ADV Sues GAINAX for Live Action Movie Rights

**drinian** · Posted: Sun Jul 08, 2012 9:38 pm Post subject:

Well, to be fair, Funi was able to survive the industry collapse mostly because it was a subsidiary of the Navarre Corporation, which had other profitable divisions at the time. (They've since changed hands).

But, seriously, considering how Sentai seems to be the only other thriving R1 licensor (except Crunchyroll, who they often share licenses with), why are they even pursuing this? Or is this all part of ADV's obligations to try and recover as much money for their creditors as possible?

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SEELE-01 · Posted: Sun Jul 08, 2012 10:49 pm Post subject:

To think that while they battle for "rights" most otakus watch fansubs...

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drinian wrote:

Or is this all part of ADV's obligations to try and recover as much money for their creditors as possible?

Yeah, that'll get them their money. Attorney billable hours.

I got no idea what contract specifics are involved, but ADV's claims are the kind of reactionary bullshit posturing you get from a counterclaimant looking for a small settlement so all parties walk away.

Anime localization industry seems to just be a natural monopoly/oligarchy. Wouldn't be too surprised if ADV's claims don't survive summary judgement.

gammerboy1999 · Posted: Sun Jul 15, 2012 9:19 pm Post subject: a comment

i just went on the nerv archives and found out that the live action movie is not going to happen

Inspector · Embryo Joined: 04 Jul 2012 Age: 43 Gender: Male

can you give us a link to the article? I was just there and the latest update to the site was in 2009...