The 1997 movie of Robert Heinlein’s original sci-fi story Starship Troopers was far from being true to he book and one of the worst movies in the 90s.
Sadly, the film was followed up by several direct to video sequels. Now we must tell you a fifth entry is on the way now –an animated feature titled Traitor of Mars. Voice cast includes Casper Van Dien and Dina Meyer who will reprise their roles from the first film, while the original’s writer Ed Neumeier has penned the script.
In the film, Johnny Rico (Van Dien) has just been demoted and sent to a small satellite station on Mars whilst the Federation attacks the bugs’ home planet. While trying to train his new recruits on this remote quiet station, the bugs show up in a surprise attack but the Federation’s Fleet is too far away to help. It’s up to Rico and his Troopers to save the planet and uncover how the bugs made it so close to home.
The animated Starship Troopers film will also be coming to the big screen on Monday, August 21st for one night only via Fathom Events.
Each showing will also feature a special introduction by Neumeier and Van Dien, with tickets to go on sale June 19th.
