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  1. azrael
    We'll keep the spoiler policy up until tomorrow (October 29) 9AM PST/12PM EST. Many people were waiting for a subbed version to appear. Now that one has, this should hopefully give people enough time to download it and watch it. After this time, if you don't want to be spoiled, do not be reading or posting in this thread.
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    As I said here: http://www.macrosswo...ndpost&p=907504 Don't hold your breath... Heck, that's why a majority of (strange) people coming from RT.com or whatever RT fansite seem to come to this thread 1st as opposed to posting somewhere else in the forum.
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    Yeah, if people would read the 1st post of this thread, you would have seen it. In fact, it was posted back in April of this year: http://www.macrossworld.com/mwf/index.php?showtopic=33067&view=findpost&p=906104 It's a standard procedure and I explained it here: http://www.macrossworld.com/mwf/index.php?showtopic=33067&view=findpost&p=906135 But you know...people don't read the 1st post of this thread (Heck, I posted the list RT stuff of what WB licensed from HG). You know, the HG crew and lunatic fringe come here just to read this thread. They probably saw our comments and called up the lawyers' office.
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    Yeah...Wasn't Shadow Chronicles suppose to "reboot" as well? They made money off of it but why they didn't capitalize on that. If you're gonna reboot, why not just start from the beginning instead of these "soft" reboots. No. They're not selling the persona/theme. It's a free download made by a fan (from a Spanish-speaking country) that was posted on Mozilla's website. http://www.getpersonas.com/en-US/persona/437955 Like many things on Mozilla's website, they're free. Does it infringe on the trademark? Yeah. Was there any monetary harm? No. As JB0 said, might as well delete all that Macross wallpaper we have.
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    So what is an "acceptable conclusion" to these people then? We have to kill them off? Isn't Scott Bernard flying off into space a acceptable conclusion? Heck, Alto flying down at both Sheryl and Ranka without much resolution there seems perfectly fine to me (harem ending baby!). You have other infamous 1980s properties being rebooted. Why not RT? Is nostalgia running that deep to prevent that question? When the idea of bringing in new fans without the baggage of the original series comes up, I see nothing. And my curiosity wants to be satisfied. Which brings back the question... Who is their target audience now? The US probably isn't bringing much new life. Heck the current US base is probably in the 30-40 year-old range. Is it the Spanish-speaking countries? China? The funny thing is, IIRC, Tatsunoko was listed as one of the parties that the trademark would have infringed upon in that application rejection. It's like someone birdshot the trademark applications and filed it in Japan or Asia when that's probably the one area to avoid. Real smart work there.... Talk about great legal representation...So customizing browser skins and passing it along for free is illegal? Better call Stephanie Meyer's or J.K. Rowlings' legal team...
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    Here's some food for discussion. With all of these convention questions I hear, I'm surprised no one has brought up the word "reboot" in the panel discussions. I keep hearing stuff about upcoming merchandise, "I want more Macross...", status of Shadow <insert title here>?", status of LAM, "Me wants more Macross...", self and fan-praising the franchise runners and more. But I don't hear anything about "reboot". Is there some sort of taboo with the mentioning of the word? I've said in the past that the fanbase is running on nostalgia but really, does nostalgia truly run that deep that it couldn't be mentioned in these panel discussions? Is nostalgia keeping the thought of bringing in a new generation of fans? Gundam and Macross reboots their franchises every so often (Gundam more than...well, anything). Hell, Gundam rebooted/retold the original with the Gundam: The Origin manga and upcoming anime. Macross did the same with Macross: The First. HG is obviously capable of making new works (i.e. RT: Love Live Alive). So to me, nothing is stopping HG from making a new title, or a reboot. But this doesn't seem to be mentioned at any time or very often. When something "new" is mentioned, it's a toy. New animation? Nothing but butchering cramming in Love Live Alive or Shadow <insert name here> into the RT folds. Never any mention of a reboot. Are RT fans that nostalgic that they think they'll lose Rick Hunter if they reboot? We've brought up the topic of rebooting Macross on this forum but I haven't heard too much about this from RT sites. This is something I'm curious about. Of all the yapping I read about the RT sites, Godzilla vs. SDF-1 seems to get more press than "reboot". Thoughts?
  7. azrael
    Part 1: August 2003 - April 2009 Part 2: April 2009-August 2009 Part 3: August 2009-October 2009 Part 4: October 2009 - January 2010 Part 5: January 2010 - May 2010 Part 6: May 2010 - May 2011 Part 7: May 2011-October 2011 And then this: Majority of the references, as I understand it, of Macross relate to SDFM. I need to find the Japan Copyright and Trademark databases just to see what's listed in there. Warner Brothers' licenses of Harmony Gold properties: Harmony Gold's trademark request for "Macross" in Japan and Asia - Denied Issued: 1-24-2004 http://shohyo.shinke...?number=1088731 http://shohyo.shinke...?number=1088733 Additional Resources: What is Intellectual Property? Did You Say "Intellectual Property"? It's a Seductive Mirage
  8. azrael
    If they made The Killing Joke an animated short with The Dark Knight Returns when it comes out, you'd make a lot of fanboys (and me) very happy. Speaking of Year One...I skimmed through it and it was fairly faithful to the comic.
  9. azrael
    Try now. If any other members are having problems with the skin, please PM a mod and we can fix it for you.
  10. azrael
    They haven't announced any runtime yet. I think they entered post-production back in September and as far as I know, haven't gotten to any re-shoots yet.
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    Which brings me back to my point. If they would just reboot their damned franchise, they won't need to rely on 30-year old cartoons. But what do I know, I'm just one of their "critics".
  12. azrael
    I think we're talking about 2 different suits in 2 different mediums here. taksraven is talking about the current comics armor: So I take it you don't know about "those" pictures....
  13. azrael
    Does the anime community, as a whole, even care about RT?
  14. azrael
    You folks have seen the on-set photos and videos, right? http://www.superherohype.com/news/articles/168528-new-photo-scarlett-johansson-on-the-avengers-set Or even the display at NYCC a couple of weekends ago: http://www.superherohype.com/gallery/comic-con/new-york-comic-con And you immediately remind me of a quote from David Fincher regarding why Scarlett Johansson was rejected for the part in The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo.
  15. azrael
    Simply put (and for you kids who are just joining this show), don't fret the details. Walk away with the overall picture. Within the TV series and movie, you walk away knowing the big picture. How they did it is left to interpretation (you can watch the TV series or the movie), but in the end, this was all That's all you are expected to take away from this. Anymore and you're gonna go bald from pulling your hair out. And I'm gonna agree with Graham on this. This film did nothing to change my opinion about the YF-29. That opinion is "Meh." Just another Valk.
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    If you mean crazy RT lunatic, no argument there.
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    Nothing. Doesn't even look like anything they didn't originally draw.
  18. azrael
    Since many people have yet to receive their copies or are waiting to see a decent (i.e., in 1080p) raw, the spoiler policy will remain at least through the weekend. We will let you know when the policy is lifted. And before anyone asks, SUBS WILL BE OUT WHEN THEY'RE OUT. No sooner. No later.
  19. azrael
    I'm only going to say this once since people don't bother to do any research. THE BLU-RAY/DVD DOES NOT HAVE ANY SUBS IN ANY LANGUAGE. STOP ASKING IF THEY DO. IF YOU WANT SUBS, YOU WILL HAVE TO WAIT LIKE EVERYONE ELSE FOR SOMEONE TO SUB IT.
  20. azrael
    Is HG calling LLA, "unused footage" or is that from the Fandom Post article's writer? Cuz if it's HG calling it that, then they really deserve nothing but ridicule for this "side-project".
  21. azrael
    Fixed. You shouldn't have the old MW skin as an option so I don't know how that happened for you.
  22. azrael
    Didn't we just re-image this franchise?
  23. azrael
    Re-GZ is still in Londo Bell's MS complement...
  24. azrael
    I would say we should play a drinking game on that review but then I would get the blame for putting so many members in the hospital for alcohol poisoning.
  25. azrael
    Keith, In the editing box in the quick-reply or regular posting area, you'll see light switch icon. Toggle this to disable the CKEditor and see if that resolves your issue.
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