Gundam SEED Destiny licensed

[NickWhiz1]

http://www.mahq.net/rants/interviews/jchu.htm

Of note:

Chris: The year 2004 saw a number of Gundam releases, including Zeta Gundam, Gundam SEED, Gundam F91 and SD Gundam Force. Can you give us any indication on what to expect on the Gundam front in 2005?

Jerry: Right now the focus is still on the Gundam SEED series on Cartoon Network and the final volume of the DVD release will be out soon. We also have on tap the release of the Gundam SEED movies [Ed- Special Editdion compilation specials] which will be released on DVD in the summertime, similar to the original series movies. There will be additional never-before-seen animation with both scenes and mecha, totaling more than 20 min. I believe we have also finally received the SEED epilogue from Sunrise and will be releasing that with the movies. And yes, production will begin soon on Gundam SEED DESTINY. That means it’s licensed.

Chris: DESTINY being licensed is big news. Do you plan to officially announce it at any upcoming conventions?

Jerry: I’m announcing it now. It has been said before and it will be said again, BEI is committed to the release of this extraordinary and long running franchise and we plan on releasing all the Gundams. Broadcast has not been set yet, but we’re shooting for possible first volume DVD release of DESTINY…soon.

Wow...that didn't take long. I wouldn't be surprised to see Destiny Vol. 1 by the end of the year.

I felt this was important enough to make a new topic instead of posting in the talkback.

[KuwabaraTheMan]

If CN was willing to pick up Legend of the Twilight to air it on stealth block, does anyone think they could do the same for Destiny?

[Funkatron]

What surprises me is that according to Bandai, Seed is getting good ratings. Wowsa.

Anywho, soon is not enough. I need my destiny fix, now. Frankly, GSD Blows GS out of the water 10x over and I need my DVD quality, dub version to keep me satisfied.

Can anyone clue me in on the movie(s)?

[GWOtaku]

Wow, that was quick. Destiny's not even halfway done and they've decided to bring it over. I suppose it makes sense to make it the next Gundam series to release, since Gundam Seed's release is almost done and keeping the two close together is probably prudent.If the SEED specials are being released in the summer, that means we could see the first volume of Destiny over here as soon as this fall.

Can anyone clue me in on the movie(s)?

Basically, after SEED ended they made I think four specials summarizing the events of the TV show. I think each one lasted 45 minutes to an hour, so we're talking three to four others of material. I know that they do feature scenes that you never saw in the show, so there is some fresh material for those who have seen the show before. I only saw the first one way back, so I don't know too much about the new content that was added.

[Duke]

And people didn't listen to me when I said work would begin on dubbing Destiny pretty soon...

[Funkatron]

I never doubted it. I'm almost guessing they started right after Seed's Dub.

[Pepperidge]

*crosses fingers for YTV broadcast in January*

Glad to hear they got Final-Phase, but I was really hoping it would be on volume 10.

[livingfruitvirus]

If CN was willing to pick up Legend of the Twilight to air it on stealth block, does anyone think they could do the same for Destiny?

Probably not since it was picked up around the time .hack//SIGN was picked up.

[KuwabaraTheMan]

Probably not since it was picked up around the time .hack//SIGN was picked up.

But they aired SIGN in a deathslot as well.

[NickWhiz1]

If it does make TV (more than likely Cartoon Network), it won't be this year. Both Toonami and <pipe dream> Adult Swim </pipe dream> look to be chock-full of premieres this year.

Hell, most of us aren't even sure if Toonami will be able to fit in 4 hours by the end of the year

I guess there's always the possibility of branding the stealth block, but I doubt it

[Fresh V]

This was a lot sooner than I had expected......

(I said that 2 times in 2 days....)

[Funkatron]

The return of the Midnight run would be nice...

[Sketch]

And people didn't listen to me when I said work would begin on dubbing Destiny pretty soon...

I sure did. Remember I've been pimping it for Toonami any time after Yu Yu Hakusho finishes for quite some time. Imagine the glory of Naruto followed by Destiny. As long as they aren't edited too much (which is hard for Naruto but even harder for Destiny) it could work out. *prays for TV-PG*

Of course CN might not want Destiny. But Bandai will surely try again and I think CN might just bite considering that Destiny has proven to be a much better series.

[Riza Hawkeye]

Well, that was quicker then I expected.

Can anyone clue me in on the movie(s)?

The 'movies' are essentially the condensed version of SEED, with even more scene thrown in. They are the Special Editions that everyone talks about. Also there are scenes like, Cagalli in the shower (with very little steam) and Kira and Flay, more or less, doing the deed. I'm not talking /h/ but if you didn't think it happened the SE makes it obvious enough.

So, we'll be getting the 5 minute 'After-Phase' special from the last DVD in Japan with the special editions...good news all around here :anime:

[Sketch]

The return of the Midnight run would be nice...

If that's the only way they can air it TV-PG then so be it. But good luck on getting CN to air something so often controversial right after CNF. Even if there was bumper programing for an hour (which would mean shortening the reruns of CNF by an hour).

[Lord Dalek]

Please give the SE's a good release Bandai, thats the version I'm planing on buying.

[Will Sturnick]

I didn't expect this to come so soon. This has to one of the shortest licensing lag times. I was expecting it to be announced in late August, like SEED. It would be incredible if Volume 1 of Destiny was released in the Summer, perhaps late July/Early August.
I knew the Movies would be coming, I'm glad they got After-Phase. I wish it was going to be on Volume 10, but at least we're getting it.

He said that the SEED movies would be release similar to the MSG ones, is it too much to hope for all 3 at once?

I wonder what this means for the older series. Will they be pushed back even further or will they get Z-esque releases?

[Beat]

You mean a big ol' boxset of movies?

Maybe CN should air that instead of the series. Put it on a general night disco firearm free and see what happens.

[Funkatron]

Release Predictions!!

Ok, so Final volume of Seed is coming in May. My guess is the Seed Movies/specials will come in June/July. And then, Seed Destiny will show up in Aug/Sept.

[Sketch]

I think the soccer moms would burn down CN's facilities if CN actually did that.