Neon Genesis Evangelion Live Action Movie

[Guest CED Ordonez]

From ADVFilms.com

 

CANNES, FRANCE, 19 May 2003—In an announcement sure to make waves in the entertainment industry, ADV Films President and CEO John Ledford today publicly confirmed industry rumors that the firm has acquired the rights to produce, and has already begun development of, a live-action feature-film based on the Japanese animated television series “Neon Genesis Evangelion,” a multi-million dollar worldwide franchise and perhaps the most influential anime title in the history of the art form. The project is a collaboration between ADV Films, Gainax and Weta Workshop, Ltd.

 

The Participants

ADV Films is the leading producer-distributor of Japanese animation in North America. The Japanese anime and game studio Gainax Network Systems was one of the original production studios responsible for “Neon Genesis Evangelion,” and Weta Workshop, Ltd. is the New Zealand-based special effects studio that created the effects for Peter Jackson’s “Lord of the Rings” trilogy.

 

“The three main players here represent something of a ‘dream-team’ for a project like this one,” said Ledford. “Between the quality and significance of the Gainax title, Weta’s industry-leading skill in the creation of special visual effects, and our expertise in the marketing and promotion of anime and anime-related content, this project is truly a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.”

 

The Story

“Neon Genesis Evangelion” is the story of a reluctant young hero, called upon to pilot an immense robotic weapon in battle against alien invaders. Including both a 26-episode television series and at least two animated motion pictures, “Neon Genesis Evangelion” has long been both a fan favorite and an extraordinary critical and commercial success, with the worldwide franchise producing many millions of dollars in revenue.

 

Timetable

The “Neon Genesis Evangelion” live-action motion picture is in the earliest stages of development. Ledford confirmed, however, that the timetable is an aggressive one, and that more information on the project is forthcoming.

 

Well, color me shocked at NGE getting a live-action movie greenlight. Having the Weta Workshop on the team is going to be interesting to see how they interpret the Eva and Angel designs. I can't help but wonder how messed up this movie is going to turn out to be considering the source for the script.

[Guest razazteca]

As I was disappointed by the live action movies of IRIA, Wicked City, 8 Man. But who knows maybe this can be like Ringu and be very successful.

[Guest PORNFAQ]

Yeah, whenever I think "live action" for anime, I had VERY bad "Wicked City" flashbacks.

 

But this one sounds like it has potential.

[Guest razazteca]

I wonder if they can get the cast of that asian high school movie to play the major parts. Better something?

[EL DANDY~! 0]

Oh man...this is either gonna absolutely rule or absolutely suck the meat missile...

 

And if Ringu is any indication...and knowing how great Eva was animated...I'm betting it's gonna rule. PLEASE RULE! FOR ME!

[Guest starvenger]

Well, color me shocked at NGE getting a live-action movie greenlight. Having the Weta Workshop on the team is going to be interesting to see how they interpret the Eva and Angel designs. I can't help but wonder how messed up this movie is going to turn out to be considering the source for the script.

Well, if we're being honest here it'll probably bomb because it's a seriously fucked up story and people would have a hard time understanding it.

 

That's not to say that I don't think that they shouldn't make the movie, but I just feel that it won't do well in the US.

[Guest pochorenella]

It can't be any worse than that god-awful live action DragonBall movie. Now that's 85 minutes of my life I'm never getting back.

 

Hopefully they can make this work in live action, but the story is really messed-up and not everybody will get it (some still don't). Let's see how they do.

[Guest El Psycho Diablo]

I'd laugh, except for the fact Weta Workshop's involved.