Who was Carl Macek?
Carl Frank Macek was an American screenwriter and producer, born on the 21st of September 1951 and died on the 17th of April 2010. He is best known for creating the Robotech franchise and co-founding Streamline Pictures.
Questions about Carl Macek
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What is Carl Macek known for creating?
Carl Macek is known for creating the Robotech franchise, an animated television series he produced and story-edited for Harmony Gold USA starting in 1985. Robotech is considered one of the titles most responsible for igniting anime fandom in North America and internationally.
When did Carl Macek found Streamline Pictures?
Carl Macek co-founded Streamline Pictures with Jerry Beck in 1988. The company became one of the first American companies to successfully deal in the regular production of imported Japanese animation, and it was purchased by Orion in 1996.
Where did Carl Macek die?
Carl Macek's obituary in the Los Angeles Times reported his place of death as Topanga Canyon. His former business partner Jerry Beck revealed that Macek died of a heart attack on Saturday, the 17th of April 2010.
Why is Carl Macek considered controversial among anime fans?
Carl Macek is considered controversial because his edits, rewrites, and mash-ups of imported anime, particularly The Robotech Saga, angered many fans of the original Japanese titles. Anime fans remain divided between appreciation for his work and scorn for how he changed it.
How did Carl Macek spend the final years of his career?
In his final years, Carl Macek worked as a scriptwriter on the English dub of Naruto and Bleach for Viz Media and consulted for Harmony Gold on Robotech: The Shadow Chronicles. In 2008 he also adapted Merian C. Cooper's unproduced War Eagles treatment into a novel and screenplay, published by Angelgate Press.