January 21st, 2000 -- Dream Pod 9 is pleased to announce that Sony Pictures Family Entertainment (SPFE) has already begun development on the 40-episode animated series, set for a January 2001 debut.

Heavy Gear: the Animated Series follows the adventures of Marcus Steven Rover, a 16-year old Badlands Gear pilot just recruited into the Shadow Dragons, a special independent dueling squad of the Southern MILICIA. His team is pitted against the Vanguards of Justice, their counterparts from the Northern Guard. Both squads meet in a series of events and battles in the arena desert town of Trash City to determine who will take home the coveted Heavy Gear Championship cup and its associated glory. Major Alexander Wallis III, the leader of the Vanguards, will let his team do anything to secure a victory against the ragtag team of Southerners. Tensions are mounting between the polar confederations, and the stakes are high -- Marcus will need every ounce of his piloting skills to survive the coming conflagration.

Heavy Gear: the Animated Series will feature bleeding-edge computer animation to bring the characters and setting to life. The 40-episode series premieres January 2001 in syndication; see your local listings for exact times and channels.

For more information on the show and the companies involved, please refer to the official press release. If you have any questions, feel free to contact us.

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