[EVA][OT] EoE in Theaters/ Eva dubbing

[George Chen]

First of all, I know nothing about the whole movie distribution thing and 
how things work in the biz, but I am very surprised that people tends to be
very uncomfortable with the thought, that, there *might* be a chance we will
see EOE in US theater (note: art house theater engagement in various cities
or film festival appearance).

Consider the following factors:

a. Manga has a good track record on releasing some major titles in theater
in limited fashion.

b. Manga owns EOE's US right.

c. EOE is a major title with a cult status.

I mean, what's the problem? I am not saying that we will *definitely* see
EOE in the theater next year, but I am very sad that some EOE fans are being
so pessimistic about it.

Earlier this year, I saw EOE in UC Berkeley's Anime Club's showing on a big
projector. While it is not *exactly* a silver screen experience, there's
something to be said about EOE in a darken room...

> video/DVD sales and future theatre feature possibilities.  Given this type
> of marketing we can conclude the possibilities for EVA: 1.  They don't make
> a print and no one ever sees and english version in the US, ever.  or 2.
> They do make a print(Strictly dub, they've never made anything else and
> probably never will) and no one will ever see it unless a, they live in NYC
> or some other GARGANTUAN market, b.  they own a theatre and rent the print.

-g.