io9 has posted a clip from the upcoming big screen CG adaptation of Science Ninja Team Gatchaman — the original animated Japanese “team of powerful teenage do-gooders” show that set the stage for such awesome acts of spandex as Power Rangers.

At least it’s kind of a clip. It’s mostly just a shot of a futuristic city street and about 2 seconds of the Phoenix taking off. I guess that sort of qualifies as a teaser trailer. Anyway, it’s better than nothing and it’s good to see that they’re taking their art direction cues from Speed Racer. This proves my theory that the common through-line with modern adaptations of futuristic early 70’s anime are smooth, neon colored lighting patterns. Gatchaman’s due out in 2009.