[Nico]

this time it's not a stupid joke
oh, and those who don't like eva or animes, just don't post, thank you.
anyway:
ADV ( anime editor in the USA ) has anounced at Cannes that they bought the eva license and will make a live movie out of it.
the said the project is already started, and is a common endeavour between them, GAINAX ( the guys behind the anime series ) and WETA ( the people responsible of the special effects in... well, last exemple is the Lord of the Rings ).
John Ledford ( head of ADV ) said there would be more news soon.
I dunno. the fact that Gainax works on it is a good thing, and WETA have proved already how good they are ( lotR, the frighteners, etc ). wonder who's the director, the cast, etc, tho.

[Turnsky]

the results should be interesting to see:nod:

[Gloriano]

EVA IS ALIVE GOD THANKS I WAITING

i am big fan of EVA series:)

[Unknown Target]

I love anime, but, srry, I think this is going to stink.

[J.F.K.]

I don't know, it just sounds kinda strange to me. If it comes out in Australia I'll definitely watch it, but... EVA pilots in real life? I'm frightened. Who are they gonna cast for Asuka? Tiara?

[Turnsky]

lordy, an eva with an axe.... now that's scary:shaking:

[Nico]

Originally posted by Unknown Target
I love anime, but, srry, I think this is going to stink.

well, I'm not very optimistic either.
it's gonna look great, that's for sure ( WETA ), but... dunno.

[Turnsky]

well, all mechs look cool when done in CG...

[Admiral LSD]

It'll suck. Remember people that we're talking about the company that casts Spike Spencer in every angsty teen role that comes there way...

[Gortef]

This will be a really interesting thing to see. I have my doubts too but I have my hopes high

[Styxx]

It'll be fun to watch even if only for the special effects. Let's hope they keep the size of the EVAs consistent on the movies, though.

[Flaser]

I hope they'll keep the main characters Jappanese - otherwise it would be another americanized pieco of...whaterver.
Imagine the American Shinji going into Misato's house and say - sorry for intrusion?????
If they keep Tokyo-3, Jap surroundings - including that wonderful scenery, the angst - I mean the ANGST, the devious (and yes admit it - ugly looking) - organic Evas they already get 3 out of 5 on my rating.
Keep the phlosophy, the slow "melting" scenes with the infamous but very powerful mute sceens and I give 4 - personal taste.

Yeah by the way I'm a big EVA *and fanfic - chek Eva-R* fan.
It was a pain to get it in Hungary. I only have it on CD. It was aired on VOX that's how I first saw it...Jesus I don't speak German - or read it! - , understund little Jappanese, but it still got me hooked.

[Kamikaze]

I saw this on slashdot this morning, was very disturbed. How are they going to make a legitimate evangelion movie with two hours and a finished anime series? There's little space for a movie to get in.

[Nico]

well, that'll be w/o a doubt a stand alone story. no cntinuity with the series.
other than that, I doubt the gainax will let the americans do weird stuff with the story. they're very ( and I mean VERY ) conservative about their licenses.

[Nico]

bump, just for that link:
http://www.aintitcool.com/display.cgi?id=15399

doesn't show much alright

[Turnsky]

now with live action characters... i dunno..
now if square(final fantasy, final flight of the osiris) got in on the act... the prospects may be slightly better...

[Tiara]

Eva with Final Fantasy (TSW) graphics? Now that'd be awesome

[Turnsky]

precisely, even anime fanatics would be willing to let them get away with that (i think)

[J.F.K.]

Ahhh, soothing to my eyes.

Really hope they come through with this, and don't let the project die.

[Nico]

Originally posted by Turnsky
now with live action characters... i dunno..
now if square(final fantasy, final flight of the osiris) got in on the act... the prospects may be slightly better...

well, with Gainax and WETA on it, I'm not complaining.