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ADV FILMS ANNOUNCES LIVE-ACTION THEATRICAL VERSION OF JAPANESE ANIMATED
TITLE "NEON GENESIS EVANGELION;" VISUAL EFFECTS BY "LORD OF THE RINGS"
STUDIO WETA WORKSHOP LTD.
THE MOST INFLUENTIAL JAPANESE ANIMATED SERIES IN MODERN TIMES TO COME TO
LIFE AS A FEATURE FILM
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.
About Weta Workshop, Ltd
Founded in 1987 by Richard Taylor, Tania Rodger, Peter Jackson and Jamie
Selkirk, Weta is a physical and digital effects company providing creatures,
special make-up effects, prosthetics, miniatures, armor, weaponry and
digital effects for the film and television industry. Over the past sixteen
years the company has provided effects for Jackson's "Meet the Feebles",
"Braindead" (aka "Dead Alive"), "Heavenly Creatures," "The Frighteners," and
"The Lord of the Rings" movie trilogy, as well as for advertisements and
television shows including the popular "Hercules" and "Xena" series. At the
height of production on "The Lord of the Rings," Weta Workshop employed 150
physical effects technicians and 350 digital effects technicians at Weta
Digital. Weta's work on "The Lord of the Rings" has garnered worldwide
praise including two Academy Awards in 2002 (for Best Visual Effects and
Best Makeup), and one in 2003 (for Best Visual Effects). The British Academy
has also honored Weta's work by awarding two BAFTAs in 2002 (for Best Visual
Effects and Best Makeup) and two more in 2003 (for Best Visual Effects and
Best Costume).
About Gainax
Gainax was founded in 1984. It began as a corps of amateur filmmakers,
centered around current company president Hiroyuki Yamaga and anime director
Hideaki Anno. Their first work, "Wings of Honneamise," continues to garner
praise worldwide. Gainax's highly original style of filmmaking spans the
generations, appealing to fans both young and old. 1995's "Neon Genesis
Evangelion" whipped up an anime fever of extraordinary proportions,
receiving attention not only from anime fans, but also from many other
corners of society. Hideaki Anno, who directed "Neon Genesis Evangelion,"
commands respect from even the likes of "Spirited Away" director Hayao
Miyazaki.
About ADV Films:
In 1992, ADV Films began to forge the international market for Japanese
animation ("anime") by combining unique titles, outstanding production
values and efficient large-scale distribution. Today, ADV Films is the #1
producer-distributor of Japanese animation to the North American market,
with the firm's holdings including such premier titles as "NOIR," "Sailor
Moon," "Samurai X," "Hello Kitty's Paradise," "RahXephon," "Spriggan,"
"Robotech," "Full Metal Panic" and "Neon Genesis Evangelion." In addition,
ADV Films' product line has expanded to include other forms of genre
programming, including live-action science fiction programs "Gene
Roddenberry's Andromeda," "Mutant X" and The Jim Henson Company's
 "Farscape," and classic science fiction such as the updated "Gamera"
trilogy. ADV Films' parent company, A.D. Vision, Inc., also publishes
Newtype USA, the premier anime and manga monthly in the English-speaking
world, and operates The Anime NetworkT, broadcasting anime and anime-related
programming via digital cable, 24 hours a day. Headquartered in Houston,
Texas, USA, with additional offices in the EU and Japan, and distribution on
four continents, ADV is fast becoming an international entertainment
powerhouse.
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