Amazon Auto Canceling Eva 3.33 preorders.

[BrikHaus]

In some ways, you can see how this incident proves Anno has deep respect for the English speaking fanbase of Evangelion and wants to ensure we get to experience the most accurate translation of the movie.

I don't really think it shows that. Japanese companies often have quirky licensing/translation requirements for the English language release. Many times they don't even make sense. For example, Anno/Gainax had insisted that ADV use "Third Children" instead of "Third Child" (with no reasonable explanation why) and ADV put their foot down because it grammatically made no sense. Another example, in Hellsing, Funimation is allowed to say "Alucard" in the English dub, but the licensor requires them to write "Arucrard" in print versions. I don't think the changes will give us the most accurate translation of the movie, but rather the version Anno/Khara demand whether for better or worse.

[Warren Peace]

Idea for a Funi two-pack if this goes on long enough:

EVANGELION 3.33 + 3.0+1.0: TWO REBUILD MOVIES FOR THE PRICE OF ONE(plus one)!

[Ray]

I'm fairly sure they will change the name to make it easier for the American audience.

Unless Anno stomps his foot down like he did for the dub of 3.0.

[TheFriskyIan]

I'm fairly sure they will change the name to make it easier for the American audience.

Unless Anno stomps his foot down like he did for the dub of 3.0.

"NO! I WANT MY MOVIE TITLE TO MAKE NO SENSE! I WANT MY AUDIENCE TO ARGUE ABOUT THIS FOR ANOTHER 20 YEARS!"

[FreakyFilmFan4ever]

I'm fairly sure they will change the name to make it easier for the American audience.

Why would he do that? The last time he did that he literally forced us to learn and speak Greek.

[Gob Hobblin]

"...and when we finish that, we're doing advanced Aramaic next!"

"No! No more!"

"It puts the language in its brain, else it feels the pain!"

[Nuclear Lunchbox]

Why would he do that? The last time he did that he literally forced us to learn and speak Greek.

Is there really much to change in the new movies, though? The whole "You can (not)" scheme has been the same regardless of where the film has come out.

[Lavinius]

Why would he do that? The last time he did that he literally forced us to learn and speak Greek.

Oh, about this: the pseudodetransliteration Νέον Γένεσις Εὐαγγέλιον which is probably the standard given (if anyone actually tries to pseudodetransliterate it) makes no sense. Νέον and Εὐαγγέλιον agree, but Γένεσις is a different gender and doesn't have any connection to the rest. One might be able construct an argument that it means "Birth is New Evangelion" but from what I know of Greek grammar that would be pretty queer and probably ungrammatical (it might need the article?). However, of course Greek has two letters that transliterate to o. Νέων Γένεσις Εὐαγγελίων is pretty clear, meaning "Birth of New Evangelia", which lines up pretty well with the usual translation of "Birth of a New Evangelion" save for the fact that Evangelion is in the plural.

[Nuclear Lunchbox]

Speaking of which, I think Gonzo's Last Exile used a ton of Greek-- actual Greek, with the characters and everything. I'd be interested to find a translation of it all, so hopefully google will oblige me with the results.

[GoatJesus]

I'm pretty sure we're not going to see 3.0 for another year. If what is said is true (about the dub being redone), then that process might take a while. Plus recalling the older copies they already had produced. It's an odd situation to say the least. I preordered it a while back and now I just feel like Funimation owes me. Free poster or something.

[Gendo'sPapa]

Put my vote down for Tuesday February 10th, 2015 OR Tuesday February 17th, 2015 as when they'll finally release the damn thing. One whole year after the intial announcement.

[Sicarius VI]

Put my vote down for Tuesday February 10th, 2015 OR Tuesday February 17th, 2015 as when they'll finally release the damn thing. One whole year after the intial announcement.

That is when I was expecting it too come out too. We atleast know that it isn't Funimation driven at all. There must be some reason Anno and Khara have decided to make it a hell for Funi to release. With the upcoming Retrospective I wounder if we will hear anything, likely not.

I do believe what Funi said in the podcast I posted earlier in this thread, maybe by the time Vol 14 of the Manga rolls out we will hear something.

Also unless my Amazon just bugged out or something, 3.33 appears to be back on pre-order... WAT?

[cat42]

Sent Yesterday by Amazon.

Hello,

We've good news! We now have delivery date(s) for your item(s) listed below. We’ll send a confirmation when your items ship. If you would like to view the status of your entire order or make any changes to it, please visit Your Orders
on Amazon.com.
Delivery Estimate Details
Order Evangelion 3.33: You Can (Not) Redo [Blu-ray]
Placed on Sunday, June 15, 2014
Your new estimated delivery date is: Tuesday, December 30, 2014

[Sicarius VI]

Sent Yesterday by Amazon.

Hello,

We've good news! We now have delivery date(s) for your item(s) listed below. We’ll send a confirmation when your items ship. If you would like to view the status of your entire order or make any changes to it, please visit Your Orders
on Amazon.com.
Delivery Estimate Details
Order Evangelion 3.33: You Can (Not) Redo [Blu-ray]
Placed on Sunday, June 15, 2014
Your new estimated delivery date is: Tuesday, December 30, 2014

I got this too, hmm it looks like now all we do is wait. :)

[TheFriskyIan]

December 30th? That's one day shy of being a placeholder.

[KnightmareX13]

probably is, rightstuf hasn't listed a release date yet

[MrSniper1401]

That date by amazon is probably just a place holder. Though it would be awesome if Funimation gave us a Christmas surprise. Otherwise I'm expecting Feb. 2015, a full year later.

[Sgt. Griff]

Oh, about this: the pseudodetransliteration Νέον Γένεσις Εὐαγγέλιον which is probably the standard given (if anyone actually tries to pseudodetransliterate it) makes no sense. Νέον and Εὐαγγέλιον agree, but Γένεσις is a different gender and doesn't have any connection to the rest. One might be able construct an argument that it means "Birth is New Evangelion" but from what I know of Greek grammar that would be pretty queer and probably ungrammatical (it might need the article?). However, of course Greek has two letters that transliterate to o. Νέων Γένεσις Εὐαγγελίων is pretty clear, meaning "Birth of New Evangelia", which lines up pretty well with the usual translation of "Birth of a New Evangelion" save for the fact that Evangelion is in the plural.

I have the same issue with the Madoka Magica subtitle.

Puella Magi doesn't agree at all. At all. Wrong Gender, wrong number.

[EvangelionGodMode]

I'm pretty sure we're not going to see 3.0 for another year. If what is said is true (about the dub being redone), then that process might take a while. Plus recalling the older copies they already had produced. It's an odd situation to say the least. I preordered it a while back and now I just feel like Funimation owes me. Free poster or something.

Anno owes us a new masturbation scene in 3.0+1.0 with jiggly tits and cgi cumshot.

[Electric Sachiel]

Oh I don't believe this was on here, but about a month ago Funimation did a live-stream that shed light on the reason why it is taking so long for 3.33 to release in English. Basically it is all Khara driven, and the way they describe it, I don't think Funi is the problem.

This was released Sep. 18, 2014.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fi-IypWVGO0&feature=youtu.be&t=28m26s

The 3.33 answer is at the start of their Q&A, which is a little before the middle.

Personally I don't blame Khara for being a bit more anal about Funimation's dubbing efforts. Honest to god Funimation has been doing some atrocious dubs as of late for most of its releases. Meanwhile other companies like Sentai Filmworks and Viz Media seem to be getting their A-game on churning out some awesome dubs. The worst offenders in my opinion are Funimation's recent dubbing efforts with Railgun and Steins Gate. Terrible performances and mis-cast actors/actress for the characters in each anime.