Sony Pictures has acquired sci-fi "Robotech" from Warner Bros. for the franchise's first live action adaptation.

Big screen adaptations of American comic books have been all the buzz lately and are currently dominating the box office. The same can't be said with Hollywood adaptations of popular Japanese anime and manga as their titles end up not making it into development.

"Ghost In The Shell," another anime classic is getting a live-action version due out in 2017 with "Avengers" actress Scarlett Johansson playing the lead role. But despite being the only anime title to successfully lock down a Hollywood adaptation, the movie is already being criticised by fans loyal to the original anime feature.

"Robotech," an anime series that aired in the U.S. in 1985 is also getting a live-action feature under Columbia/Sony Pictures.

Columbia Pictures production Chief Michael De Luca released the following statement (via Variety) regarding the acquisition:

"'Robotech' is unique in that it has always been a marriage of spectacle with human characters that seem drawn from life," De Luca said. "That's why we are so excited to be working with Mark and Gianni as we move forward on this project. With a history that offers an epic love triangle, a renegade hero, and a world on the brink of extinction, 'Robotech' offers a wide scope and a rich and impressive universe where the story possibilities are endless."

The rights to the franchise had originally belonged to Warner Bros. but the studio never pushed with plans on developing it. Producers Gianni Nunnari and Mark Canton immediately grabbed the opportunity when the title was available again.

"When the rights to 'Robotech' became available we jumped," said Nunnari in a statement. "Mark and I knew it had what big movies in today's world must have if they want to grab everyone: insane visuals and powerful themes."

"The characters in 'Robotech' wrestle with both the destructive and redemptive powers of technology. Nothing is more relevant today than that."

"Mama" director Andy Muschietti is reported to be the top choice in helming the project.