Evangelion Live Action Movie
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The images will be made available to you soon! But before then, here is a quick run down of all the wonderful features to do with the eva movie in the latest issue of Animé insider.
The production images. Yes, all NEW images as promised.
Image 01: This is a panoramic view of NERV’s Evangelion Unit Hangar Bay, much like the image already seen, it shows Unit 1 with what looks like a partly disfigured horn. In the distance is another tank containing an unknown object that does not look like an eva unit. The image is also scattered with NERV employees going about their daily jobs.
Image 02: Another shot of Unit 0, it looks similar to the animé version although aspects of it have been modified to look more biomechanical (e.g. muscular, skelital).
Image 03: Here is our first shot of Rei Ayanami. The image shows her plugsuit; Eva is written on the chest plate and various small details have been changed from the animé version. We can also see Rei’s face and her appearance is of an Asian nature.
As for the interview with Executive producer Matthew Greenfield, here are the details we now know:
The script, which Greenfield took time out of his honeymoon to work with, is being shown around to various parties in order to bring more staff and crew into the project — even though the script is a very first draft and will most likely change drastically (depending on the director).
The story will be self-contained and if successful, will make way for sequels. Greenfield used Matrix Reloaded as an example of what he is trying to avoid creating. As for current concept art production, Weta have 12 artists going at it. This movie could take forever to produce and we may not get to see it until 2010. But let’s hope not.
Note: Animé Insider #12 now out on Newsstands.
ISSUE 12 of ANIME INSIDER ON SALE TOMORROW! On sale at local comic book stores across America tomorrow, on the newsstands December 30th.
The new issue of Animé Insider (issue #12, for those of you keeping score at home) features exclusive production images from the in-production Neon Genesis Evangelion live-action movie! Also, this issue’s casting call takes a look at who the AI staff would cast in the movie.
The cover also features Kenshin from Samurai X, accompanying an article examining the historical facts behind Kenshin’s saga. That’s good readin’.
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FOFR NOTE: Yay more pointless rumors to begin circulation thanks to the AI staff cast predictions and wishes. But on the plus side… more fantastic images! coming soon!
Animé Insider is rumored to be having a detailed interview with Matt Greenfield in an upcoming issue, #12. Matt Greenfield, husband to Tiffany Grant (english voice actor for Asuka) will be on the production team for the live action eva movie. There are also promises of some more glorious unseen production images to feast your eyes upon.
Source: Animé Tourist / Tiffany Grant
Issue 11 of Animé Insider is out now and can be bought here
Finally, we have some more news on the live action eva movie. ADV Films has just released details and information about the upcoming Evangelion Director’s Cut, the first part being slated for a Jan 13th 2004 release. The gem herein, is one of the special features to appear on the disc.An interview with Richard Taylor, co-founder of the special effects workshop, Weta — lasting approximately 25 minutes. The disc will also contain many more currently unreleased production images for the movie.
Neon Genesis Evangelion: Directors’ Cut-Resurrection ($29.98 SRP) includes episodes 21–23 in both director’s cut and original broadcast versions. In both English 2.0-languange and Japanese 2.0-language versions, with English subtitles. Includes ADV previews.
HOUSTON, November 5, 2003-ADV Films today announced a January 13, 2004 release date for Resurrection, the first of two Directors’ Cut volumes of the enormously influential animé series Neon Genesis Evangelion. The Directors’ Cut is not just a remaster, but a revised and re-edited special edition produced under the careful supervision of creators Hideaki Anno and Gainax to include amazing new footage never before available outside of Japan. The first volume contains Evangelion episodes 21–23 in both the extended Directors’ Cut versions and the original broadcast versions, allowing fans to see the creative progression of this seminal title’s final moments.
In addition to the Directors’ Cut episodes, ADV has obtained special DVD extras that are sure to fuel the excitement for this highly anticipated release. Resurrection will include an exclusive 25-minute interview with Richard Taylor, co-founder and head of Effects and Creatures at Weta Workshop, the multiple Academy Award-winning (for The Lord of the Rings trilogy) special effects studio currently working on the Neon Genesis Evangelion live-action feature. Also included are numerous never-before-seen production images from the theatrical release.
Tiffany Grant (voice actor for Asuka) has just had an interview with Comicon.
When asked about her views, thoughts and plans for the movie Tiffany says she thinks it will be “INCREDIBLE” and also mentions that her husband Matt Greenfield will be on the production team. Apparently she knows a lot about the movie however isn’t allowed to tell anyone anything. According to Tiffany, a large portion of the folks at WETA are fans of Evangelion as, “the entire show has aired in Australia at least twice on regular television”. This is good news. She also goes on to mention that if the movie is successful we can expect one or two more sequels to cover the whole 26 episode period.
Now for the not so good news. When asked about casting, she stated she had a few ideas about who could play Asuka, but also speculated that the shooting wont begin for another couple of years. Meaning we wont get to see the movie until at least 2006. But we cannot rush these things.
Interview:
THE PULSE: What do you think of the plans for a live action NGE movie? What have you heard about it?
GRANT: I think it’s going to be INCREDIBLE! Since my husband, Matt Greenfield, is one of the producers, I know WAY more about it than I am allowed to tell >=)
The folks who produced the ‘Lord of the Rings’ movies down in New Zealand, WETA, didn’t want to be out of a job when LOTR finally wraps all its post production, so they were looking for work. Since many of them were Eva fans (realize that the entire show has aired in Australia at least twice on regular television), they thought why not do a live action Eva film?
Rest assured, since ADV and Gainax are both on board for this project, it will be handled with kid gloves. And, if it’s successful, you can look for one or two more sequels since it won’t be possible to tell the whole 26 episode story in one two-hour movie. If you want to get an idea of the types of techniques that will be involved, just watch the behind-the-scenes documentaries on the LOTR DVDs. Amazing stuff!
THE PULSE: These characters are obviously very near and dear to your heart. Whom would you like to see cast in the film?
GRANT: Funny as it may sound, I haven’t thought about too many of the parts. I do have an idea about a possible Asuka, but I don’t think I am at liberty to say. However, since the film won’t begin shooting for about two years, keep your eyes out for up-and-coming thirteen-year-olds who will be fifteen when filming begins.
BY JENNIFER M. CONTINO
Full interview available here: Full Interview
More information on Tiffany here: Tiffany’s Website
Everyone is wondering what this movie will be like, who will play who, who will direct, how true will they remain to the story. Question after question. And all we can do right now is debate these questions and the possible answers. Thus here are some online discussions concerning the Live action EVA movie, Live action animé in general and other purty things.
Animeboards.com — Live action Eva is coming (30 pages+) Animeboards.com — More Info on Live action NGE Bladegash.net — Big News, Live action Eva EFML — News on Eva live-action movie Slashdot.org — ADV Announce Live Action EVA Endlessrealms.com — Neon Genesis Evangelion live action movie due
This should do for now.
Jon Lange Online
Here is the confirmation that this movie is in fact completely un-related to the animé series, as previously predicted.
The film instead covers, “the problems with the centralizing powers within the EU and versus the USA. Great powers collide, God is manipulated and people have their own agendas.. Nothing is sacred.” In a A futuristic and religious sci-fi action thriller. Thus, moving on…
Gainax “Eva Gone Hollywood” page
Gainax have put up a page on their site further confirming the movie’s existance and creation.
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