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NEWS: Eva Movie Remake Gets Theatrical Remake of Its Own

And what makes you say that? Considering the cash cow "Evangelion" is, I'm surprised it hasn't been licensed already.

The cow's udder has just got to be this black, withered husk by now, I think.

Chrno2 wrote:

That's the first I've heard of a movie that was just in theatres, go on DVD and then go back to the theatre. It's like 'SW' the "enhanced ED".

It's not unheard of. Both Alien and Blade Runner went on limited theatre runs when they had director's cuts/special editions released.

Top Gun wrote:

Labbes wrote: PS: There is one huge difference between Star Wars and Eva - it's impossible to get the original Star Wars on DVD. Actually, you'd be wrong there. The individual DVD releases of episodes 4-6 include a bonus disk with the original theatrical version of each film. The only reason I'm buying them is for those bonus disks; I don't give a damn about Lucas's post-menopausal rehashes.

I think you might be wrong there.
I am pretty sure those are the LASER DISC versions, as George Lucas claims that the original theatrical versions no longer exist. Maybe I misheard but yeah, I don't believe there is anyway to get the original theatrical versions anymore.

Zoe wrote:

Chrno2 wrote: That's the first I've heard of a movie that was just in theatres, go on DVD and then go back to the theatre. It's like 'SW' the "enhanced ED". It's not unheard of. Both Alien and Blade Runner went on limited theatre runs when they had director's cuts/special editions released.

Oh yeah, that's right! DUH!!! Guess I don't get out enough. Well, whatever version we get at some point won't be what they decide to put out afterwards. We'll, get release 'C' and they'll follow that up with 'C+x grade'.

Clearly doesn't sound as bad as everyone is making it seem.

Chrno2 wrote:

Zoe wrote: Chrno2 wrote: That's the first I've heard of a movie that was just in theatres, go on DVD and then go back to the theatre. It's like 'SW' the "enhanced ED". It's not unheard of. Both Alien and Blade Runner went on limited theatre runs when they had director's cuts/special editions released. Oh yeah, that's right! DUH!!! Guess I don't get out enough. Well, whatever version we get at some point won't be what they decide to put out afterwards. We'll, get release 'C' and they'll follow that up with 'C+x grade'.

No kidding. It even happens in games. Look at Kingdom Hearts. Both games got an original release, a "Final Mix" release (which I believe is what we got in R1) and then followed by a "Final Mix+" release. Ridiculous.

Like I've stated before, Eva is the Star Wars of Japan.

Also, is the version they're showing in theaters the same limited edition version coming to dvd this April 24? Or what?

Romuska wrote:

Like I've stated before, Eva is the Star Wars of Japan.

I disagree, sir! Clearly the Star Wars of Japan is...the theatrical anime adaptation of Lensman!

prime_pm wrote:

Also, is the version they're showing in theaters the same limited edition version coming to dvd this April 24? Or what?

I imagine that the whole idea is to get the same Japanese fans who plan to buy that DVD to go and see the movie again in theaters since chances are they also saw it in theaters the first time around. Of course, if it were me, I would simply NOT purchase the DVD when it came out since it wasn't "the definitive edition." Kind of like how I still never bought Kill Bill after all these years since they said up-front "well, first we'll release the regular one, and then after that's done we'll release the super deluxe edition!" I hate double-dipping+ on releases.

Everyday I am reminded more and more as to just why I hate Gainax as much as I do.

What baffles me even more is that people continue to support this. Eva wasn't even that good to begin with. Escaflowne was the superior deep and psychological mecha series of the era.