Second "Rebuild of Evangelion" Film Streets June 15th Source: Madman Entertainment Official Movie Site: evangelion.co.jp (Japan), funimation.com/evangelion (US), madman.com.au/nge (Aus) Special Thanks to Ben Pollock and Philippa Lamb The impressive 21st Century makeover of one of the most revered and influential anime series of all time continues apace with the Australian DVD and Blu-ray release of the feature-length EVANGELION: 2.22 YOU CAN (NOT) ADVANCE (????????????: ?, Evangelion Shin Gekijoban: Ha, 2009) from Madman Entertainment.

The second of four planned movies based on the original anime series NEON GENESIS EVANGELION (???????????, Shin Seiki Evangelion, 1995), this latest instalment introduces new pilots, new Evas and new Angels as the ongoing story involves to new heights of intensity. Written by NEON GENESIS EVANGELION creator Hideaki Anno and directed by regular EVANGELION collaborator Kazuya Tsurumaki, EVANGELION: 2.22 YOU CAN (NOT) ADVANCE presents a thrilling and visually spectacular new experience for anime aficionados and fans of all-out giant robot destruction. In this explosive new story, brutal action and primal emotion clash as a group of young pilots maneuver their towering, cyborg Eva Units into combat against a deadly and disturbing enemy. In the battle to prevent the apocalyptic Third Impact, Shinji Ikari and Rei Ayanami were forced to carry humanity`s hopes on their shoulders. Now, as the onslaught of the bizarre, monstrous Angels escalates, they find their burden shared by two new Eva pilots, the fiery Asuka Langley Shikinami and the mysterious Mari Illustrious Makinami. In this thrilling new experience for fans of giant robot destruction, the young pilots fight desperately to save mankind and struggle to save themselves. EVANGELION: 2.22 YOU CAN (NOT) ADVANCE was screened nationally in Australia as part of the REEL ANIME THEATRICAL SHOWCASE, becoming the Showcase`s #1 movie for 2010. The film now comes to premium quality DVD and Blu-ray presenting the superb visuals in high definition.

Release Date: June 15, 2011 SRP: DVD- $29.95, Blu-ray- $39.95 Year Of Production: 2009 Genre: Action / Adventure, Mecha, Science Fiction, Anime Aspect Ratio: 16:9 Widescreen Full Height Anamorphic Audio tracks: Dolby 5.1, Dolby 2.0 Languages: Japanese, English Subtitles: English Runtime: 112 minutes Format: DVD (Region 4, PAL), Blu-ray (Region B) Catalogue: MMA4358 Special Features Audio Commentary Rebuild of EVANGELION 2.02 "I Would Give You Anything" - Making of feature Storyboard Deleted scenes Teaser trailer Train Channel spot Promotion reel and TV spots 16 Page Art Booklet

DVD and Blu-ray covers for the Australian release of EVANGELION: 2.22. Photos courtesy of Madman Entertainment. © 2009 Khara

For more information on "Rebuild of Evangelion" please see the earlier coverage here on SciFi Japan:

• Japanese Movies at American Film Market 2008
• Japan Film Festival- Los Angeles: April 10-26
• English Dub of EVANGELION: 1.0 YOU ARE (NOT) ALONE to Premiere at Anime Expo
• EVANGELION: 1.0 YOU ARE (NOT) ALONE Press Notes
• EVANGELION 2.0 Korean Release
• FUNimation Acquires EVANGELION: 2.0 YOU CAN (NOT) ADVANCE from NTV
• EVANGELION: 2.0 Gets North American Theatrical Release
• EVANGELION: 2.0 American Theatrical Release Update
• EVANGELION: 2.0 Canadian Theatrical Screenings Announced
• VIZ Cinema Kicks Off 2011 with Screenings of EVANGELION Feature Films
• EVANGELION: 2.0 US Theatrical Release Expands in March
• EVANGELION 2.22 on Region 1 DVD and Blu-ray
• Win EVANGELION 2.22 on DVD or Blu-ray!
• EVANGELION 2.22 Blu-ray and DVD Winners Announced!
• EVANGELION: 2.22 on UK DVD and Blu-ray in June