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kusanagi-sama
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I knew about the movie for at least two years, only that for some reason, it is now on hold.
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Jadress
 Posts: 807 Location: Seattle. It purdy and nerdy! |
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Funny that this was just posted, as I just came across this earlier today when I was checking out the Howl's trailer. I'd like to hear opinions on the art.
Personally, I think the art is good, as in, those are some kick-ass pictures, but as far as interpreting the story of Eva.. ehh.. I don't know. I think one of the coolest parts of Eva was that the robots were not spoiler[outwardly organic in appearance] and their true nature was slowly revealed. I particularly don't buy the pic of Eva 00 with it's mouth hanging open like a beast. Unit 02 looks the best, but maybe I just think that because it looks the most unchanged, and I like the plug suit designs, though they sure made up some ugly figures to go in those suits. Anyway, I kind of don't want this movie to happen in the first place, and it's not because I'm a Hollywood hating nay-sayer or anything like that, but a 2 hour movie will never be able to do justice/hold a candle to the developement of a great 24-ep TV series, and seeing as the property is a risky investment for a producer, there probably wouldn't be a trilogy or sequels planned out. |
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kusanagi-sama
Posts: 1723 Location: Wichita Falls, TX |
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Weta Workshop is also the same company who did the Lord of the Ring series, so it ought to be good (Even though I've never seen any of the LoTR movies)
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Kazuki-san
 Posts: 2251 Location: Houston, TX |
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Yeah, according to Matt Greenfield, the script their current plans encompass roughly the first third of the series. |
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Ranmah
 Posts: 294 Location: Stomp'n on Tokyo Tower |
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At least we get to see what the character will look like. Gotta love those plug suits.
I'm not that familiar with the series, but from what I saw I like it. I showed the entire VHS series at my college anime club. |
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Sir_Brass
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Well, it may not be good, but at least the costumes, props, and the cg will be pretty sweet. It's up to the director, writers, and cast to make it good. It's in the latter two that I have serious doubts about. I'll still probably go see this just to see how well Weta did with what it was given. |
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Cloe
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 Posts: 2728 Location: Los Angeles, CA |
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I don't know... I mean, we got to see spoiler[Unit 01's organic head--even its eyeball moving around] by episode two in the series. I think their true nature is revealed pretty quickly. Besides, some of the more disturbing concept art may be for later scenes in the film. I'm stoked at how pretty everything looks; the drawing of the EVA hanger is to die for!
^^; Well, the faces aren't anything to get excited about, but I actually don't have a problem with the figures. I mean, these suits are going to be designed for real people with real proportions. If they found an actress who could fit into this, I'd be more disgusted than anything else, I think. I have mixed feelings about this project. One part of me, the part that got excited after seeing those drawings, wants this film to happen as soon as possible and be awesome. Another part of me (the realistic part) fears that this will be an unsuccessful transition and ultimate failure. I guess it'll be best to wait and see what happens before jumping to any conclusions. |
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GATSU
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The character designs make me think Evangelion if it were designed by one of those hacks at IMAGE. Oh, and I guess Asuka's being played by Ann Margret(Don't ask. I'm old!), while Rei's being played by Rachel Leigh Cook.
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Mohawk52
 Posts: 8202 Location: England, UK |
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Remember these are just concept drawings, as in "it's all subject to change without notice". Nice as concepts though. I too found the models for the girls a bit distracting but one has to except that this will not be a carbon copy of the anime. As to why it's being put on hold, I suspect it's a financial delay. I wouldn't want to be the screen writer for the last third of it though.
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Soma
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These images aren't new. They've been floating around the internet since January of last year.
But yeah, I think the character sketches look god awful but the tokyo 3 and the eva's look cool. |
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Jadress
Posts: 807 Location: Seattle. It purdy and nerdy! |
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[quote="Cloe"]I don't know... I mean, we got to see spoiler[Unit 01's organic head--even its eyeball moving around] by episode two in the series. I think their true nature is revealed pretty quickly. Besides, some of the more disturbing concept art may be for later scenes in the film. I'm stoked at how pretty everything looks; the drawing of the EVA hanger is to die for!
I suppose you're right there, it's been a while since I've watched the series. I guess I am still a sucker for the original robot designs. But yes, the hanger and pretty much all of the environment concepts are awesome.
No complaints here, I know they'll draw the actresses when they have them, but the made up faces are just hideous.. doesn't have anything to do with the final project really, just commenting on the art. |
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Sakurazukamori
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The mecha-design is good (eva, tokyo, nerv...) but the chara-design is awful : rei & asuka are too old and rei's hairs aren't blue, lol. Have they seen Eva ?
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CrimsonPh33r
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Remember Peter Jackson was interested in directing, but he could not because he was stuck with King Kong? Anybody think they might be putting it on hold until thats over?
I know its a slim chance...but well, its a chance. |
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GATSU
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Soma: Well some of them are old, but there are some which are new.
Crimson: No chance of PJ being involved. We're stuck with James "I'm King of the World" Cameron as soon as he's done with GunM-assuming those AICN people are right. |
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CrimsonPh33r
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The reason that was said was because PJ was stuck with King Kong. With the film now on hold, a budget approaching that of LOTR, same studio, and the fact that PJ has said he is interested in directing... Who knows? It really really unlikely, but, miracles happen. Sometimes. If he directed the spoiler[SEELE attack on NERV HQ] it would rock I bet they mess up Rei so bad. Make her into some slipery japanese school girl and put some really bad Shinji-Rei love story. I will personnaly hunt them down if they do. |
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