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    Well, I myself am late to the party, so I used the last two days to watch the first three films (1.11 and 2.22 are actually rewatches from five or so years ago). Here's my analysis of the series so far: Evangelion 1.11: You Are (Not) Alone Essentially a rework of the first six episodes of the original series, the artwork and camera angles are faithfully redone digitally while retaining the original look of the characters. Backgrounds and most of the Angels have been enhanced in 3D animation without going overboard (except maybe Ramiel). The scene of Shinji running away is more dramatic, as we get to see the full extent of Old Tokyo's destruction from the Second Impact. Other than that, it's exactly like watching the series over again, only with much better eye candy. Evangelion 2.22: You Can (Not) Advance This is where the Rebuild series starts to differ from the original series. While it is mainly based on episodes 8, 12, 15, 17-19, the film greatly reduces the presence of majority of the secondary characters by introducing Mari Illustrious Makinami, whose adventurous nature contrasts the characteristics of the other Children. Consequently, Asuka - who was originally a primary focus in this part of the series, takes a backseat halfway when she (instead of Toji in episodes 17-18) is selected to pilot EVA-03 and meets roughly the same fate. The bizarre plot twist toward the end of the film brings forth what would have been the end of the entire Rebuild storyline... until the after credits. Evangelion 3.33: You Can (Not) Redo And now for the story that even most hardcore Evangelion fans were not prepared for. Due to the sheer complexity of this post-apocalyptic story, one viewing simply is not enough. In the 14 years between 2.22 and this film, a lot has obviously changed, yet it's only vaguely explained. In the midst of the neverending conflict between mankind and the Angels, there is now a feud between the remnants of NERV and a breakaway group led by Misato. Furthermore, the interaction between Shinji and Kaworu is significantly more... personal with them playing piano together. Of course, majority of the film focuses on Shinji's unending struggle to cope with the changes he unknowingly brought forth as the "Near-Third Impact". As you can tell, 3.33 is a much darker story than anything in the entire Evangelion franchise. Who knows what will happen in the fourth installment when it eventually comes out?
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    Transformers 5 Spoilers: Plot Inspired by Transformers Toys and Visual Artists Transformers Movies Could Expand to as Many as 12 Sequels, Spinoffs, Etc.
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    And here's Abu Dhabi and their newest police car.
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    The first documented crash of the new Camaro happened last month - during an official GM press drive, of all places. This dubious honor goes to a Jalopnik journalist, who was immediately kicked out out of the event. Sources say this was in retaliation to Jalopnik publishing an internal GM memo a week prior. Someone Crashed the New 2016 Camaro During Press Drive, GM Vengefully Kicks Him Out
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    Why not make this instead?
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    Ah, that clears things up. So HG can do whatever they want to do with Southern Cross; they just don't want to do anything with it at the moment.
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    All I can say is that if fans don't like it, they don't like it. I'm not as attached to the original anime or manga as most fans are, and I found the live-action series more fun to watch.
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    I thought I read somewhere that Big West gave up their rights to Southern Cross.
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    Why Sailor Moon Crystal Isn't a Total Disaster
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    Time to fire up the old LD player.
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    Jeremy Jahns' Spoiler Talk Chris Stuckmann's Spoiler Talk Schmoes Know's Spoiler Talk Every Easter Egg Rotten Tomatoes Rating: 70% - "Jurassic World can't match the original for sheer inventiveness and impact, but it works in its own right as an entertaining -- and visually dazzling -- popcorn thriller." And here's an excellent cover of the original JP theme.
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    Has anyone here picked up this kit? It looks nice and is very comparable to Bandai's kits, but the 8,800 yen (or even HLJ's 7,040 yen) price tag is a turn-off. Kotobukiya 1/400 Evangelion Unit 13
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    Japanese RWBY Cast Listed
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    Just wondering, given that GAINAX did the TV series and their theatrical compilations while Khara did the Rebuild films, who really owns the rights to the Evangelion franchise?
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    The Rock Hears Your Big Trouble in Little China Complaints, Has the Perfect Response
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    It's not a case of whether or not he likes it; it's more about how much Paramount/Skydance paid him to read those cue cards (or replicate his likeness on a body double, whichever theory is correct).
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    Maybe it's not really James Cameron, but a Terminator made to look and act like him.
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    If Popular Vehicles Were Transformers...
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    Someone throw this guy a box of Kleenex, pronto! Uwe Boll to Everyone: "Fʉck You All!"Uwe Boll Rants About Marvel Fans & Takes Shots at Robert Downey, Jr. Uwe Boll: Money for Nothing - The Awful Truth Behind the Worst Director in the World
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    I'll have to admit that the new Mustang's design grows on you. But this Roush looks just too sweet.
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