Lawrence Kasdan, who worked on Raiders of the Lost Ark and Return of the Jedi, has been hired to write the film.
Source.
In other Robotech-related news, more RPG books are expected to come out this summer,
as noted on Robotech.com.
A teaser/placeholder site for Shadow Rising has been put up. Absolutely no info or anything, but it DOES look cool. Look
here.
News from San Diego Comic Con, the sequel to Shadow Chronicles will be titled "Shadow Rising" and is currently scheduled for a 2009 release.
Also, Shadow Chronicles will be getting a two-disc Collector's Edition in November. This will have several deleted scenes (though, judging by what Steve Yun showed those of us at Otakon, they'll mainly be alternate, more fanservicey versions of existing scenes) and a commentary by scriptwriter Ford Riley, creative director Tommy Yune, and soundtrack creator Scott Glasgow. For hardcores, probably worth it (I know, despite my ethical objections, I'll be getting a copy), but if you didn't like the movie or aren't completely nuts like some of us, the regular edition should suit your needs fine.