Cowboy Bebop Movie comes to the States 263
birdman666 writes "According to the movie site the movie of the popular anime Cowboy Bebop has finally been set to release in the states in a handful of cities including LA, NY, SF, Seattle and others on April 4. It features all the same voice actors as the Cartoon Network series and is big news for all those Bebop fans out there. As a note the Japanese title of the film was 'Cowboy Bebop: Knockin On Heaven's Door', but has been changed simply to 'Cowboy Bebop: The Movie' for the states." We had a note about the American premiere last summer, but now it's finally open for general admission.
Heh (Score:5, Funny)
Re:'Anime' Is The Emperor's New Clothes Of The... (Score:4, Informative)
Its just a fucking good show. Its fun, action-packed, funny, stylish, and entertaining. This headline could be easily "Nifty-sci-fi movie coming".
Yes, many anime fans are obsessed wierdos who think that Nurse Angel is high culture. Before it was imported, I know many guys who watched Cart Captor Sakura on much-coveted import tapes.
Those people suck. There is a lot of good anime. THere are a lot of people who will watch anything, as long as it is anime. Don't listen to them - listen to normal, reputable folks (like Taco) on their opinion.
And see Bebop. 'tis good.
BTW, anybody else thinking they should've left the title? Bebop was meant to be aimed at Americans. The massive amount of American music references reflected that. I mean, referring to one of Billy Joel's classics would've been a fine thing for american audiences, but they had to call it "The Movie"?
Anime... (Score:2)
Think of it as entertainment...it has styles. People like different styles, and this happens to be one that people here seem to like.
However, I don't see why the Bebop movie's generating so much hype. The plot borrows so heavily from Stephenson's The Diamond Age that I knew what was going to happen 15-20 minutes into the movie. I'd rate this movie as being weaker than the good episodes of the series, and since it takes place before the end of the series, it doesn't resolve any of the questions at the end of the series.
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Title Changes (Score:4, Interesting)
Why do the yanks always seem to want to change the titles of foreign movies?
Mad Max is soooo much better than road weanie and what was the deal with the "Sorceror's Stone"?
Although I had heard it said that the Americans don't understand/acknowledge philosophy so that is why the change was necessary
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But yeah, if "Knocking on Heaven's Gate" had been something different it might have been left alone.
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Of course this is second hand info. Don't know if it's really true.
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Sorry if I can't say who does, as while I can think of the song I can't think of the artist.
(Hell the original title was which comes across as just "Heaven's Door" but the "Knockin' on Heaven's Door" was an official subtitle).
Re:Title Changes (Score:1, Informative)
Are you just being an ass now and having the
I wrote "tengoku no tobira" using mozilla in the previous post. It should have come out as standard HTML entities, but lo-and-behold, they're GONE?
The following should be a line of kanji: that reads "otanjoubi ha rainen"
If that's gone, then taco needs to fix
Re:Title Changes (Score:5, Informative)
I believe that they went with Cowboy Bebop: The Movie rather than Cowboy Bebop: Knockin' on Heaven's Door so as to avoid any legal issues with Bob Dylan due to his famous song Knockin' on Heaven's Door.
As to the Sorceror's Stone, that was done because the American publisher felt that it sounded more "Magic-like" than Philosopher's Stone.
Re:Title Changes (Score:5, Informative)
Uh, we didn't have a say in it. Why don't you talk to the Japanese Movie Studio that's prepping it for release?
I mean seriously, did you think we took a vote on it or something? Maybe an American Idol style voting system? It's somebody's perception of us 'yanks', not our preference.
Re:Title Changes (Score:2)
Marketing says: "Philosopher's Stone means nothing to target audience, call it "SORCERERS Stone", that makes it magic."
or
""Leon: The Professional" is too much for target audience to read, call it "The Professional". Oh and cut out all that inuendo, we'll get sued."
For these and other opinions some guy is paid 6 figures.
Re:Title Changes Hey youngster @ Weiner.com (Score:5, Insightful)
Mad Max was called Mad MAx here. I even saw in the US as Mad Max. The second movie was called Mad Max 2, the Road Warrior. And Road Warrior sounds a Helluva lot better than Mad Max 2.
And Gibson was born in New York, pop shipped the whole family back to Aussie Land cause that was where mom was from and to avoid his sons possible conscription into the service into Vietnam.
And we do acknowledge philossopy. But alchemy? Hmmm.
Movie name changes are made all over the world. They do it so that wherever they are showing the flick can get a general idea of what the original title is about. Somethings cannot be transalates.
Knocking on Heavens door is one of the most famous songs in the US, and in English, so I would venture they did it to avoid confusion. And it is actually quite a beautiful tune.
So you know what? Cool your jets, wherever your are from. People are people. Including this yank with one grampaw from Madrid and the other Cajun French(which is better than regular Frog any ol' day") we is all just people.
Puto
Re:Title Changes Hey youngster @ Weiner.com (Score:2)
What do you mean by this?
Re:Title Changes Hey youngster @ Weiner.com (Score:2)
Like the states doesn't admit that Alchemy existed? (As in the practice, not that it actually worked.
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El Rabino y el Pistolero!!!
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I only slightly know what I'm talking about here but.... the "Philosopher's Stone" is indeed something from alchemical lore. On the surface the Stone was the element the alchemists were looking for that would turn metals into gold. Underlying this is the basic philosophy that there is one 'thing' to discover which would unlock the secret to 'everything'. I'm not sure if alchemists were searching for that One True Thing, but modern-day occultists have used it to express some mystical self-discovering journey or something.
This would definitely rile any fundamentalists that understood, even just a little bit, what this might imply. Anything that might hint that humanity doesn't need their old god and is used as the basis for a movie targeted at children would see protests, boycotts, etc. It's not surprising that movie execs opted to change it. That's assuming they changed it for that reason - could just be that Sorcerer sounds much cooler than Philosopher.
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The only thing better than anime (Score:3, Funny)
butterflys (Score:3, Funny)
Mods are dumb (Score:1)
It's like me saying, "I like these old school games. Back in the day this was all people needed."
Weak moderation, very weak. Would you rather he spoil the movie??
OI! MOD PARENT UP! (Score:1)
-Trav
Observation (Score:5, Funny)
Who invited all the geeks?
An honest question (Score:1, Interesting)
What is it that people see in anime? I am actually curious. I have watched several different things, and I have thouroughly enjoyed many, but I have never understood the obsession.
So, what are the qualities that anime fans think raise it up as a great thing?
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The strength of anime is that it allows the creative force complete control over the visual environment, without concern for if its possible to do in terms of special effects or in terms of real life freedom. Thus, the storyteller gets the ultimate freedom to express his or her ideas. That is what makes Anime unique in contrast to other mediums.
But, its important to remember that it is still a medium, just like other mediums. As such it has its limitations.
Re:An honest question (Score:2)
I go and watch hollywood films once a week at the cinema, and love the action etc. But sometimes you need to watch something with a bit more bite.
For that there is anime.
Of course, you get the occasional good holywood film, and the 'bad' anime. (good and bad defined in as above)
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Actually, that's not completely true. If you watch the credits of any good anime, it's pretty easy to see that it actually takes a much bigger crew to do a cartoon well than to shoot with film. You don't even save much on cast, because you still need to hire voice actors.
What makes anime a (slightly) more "free" medium is that it is quite a bit cheaper, which allows producers to take bigger chances on rolling with a creative person's vision. The idea that a single Manga artist ever really has complete control of their vision during the production of something like Cowboy Bebop is a bit of a myth, though. Compromises were made, even if you were never told about them in a DVD commentary track the way you are with a lot of Hollywood films these days.
Re:An honest question (Score:5, Insightful)
The same thing you see in every other media.
Anime is just a medium, like TV or commercials or infomercials or live action movies or print or comic.
Each medium has their own history and culture, so it would stand to reason that anime too has its own subculture. It is this subculture that most fans are attracted to, the expectations built up from watching previous anime is carried over when watching new anime.
Same as any other genre: American music, Marvel comics, Car commercials.
And of course, anime itself can be divided into smaller genres, just like American Music, Marvel Comics, or Car commercials.
An honest question that deserves an honest reply (Score:1, Insightful)
I think one reason anime has such dedicated fans are two-fold.
1. Animation can show things real life cannot either due to technological, financial or time constraints. For example, Cowboy Bebop. If you've seen the series, imagine trying to translate that into a show or movie. You know how much money that would cost? I'd guess upwards of $20 million an episode on average (CG ain't cheap, especially when every second has some).
2. The culture in anime is unique. It's the same reason Star Wars has a cult following. Because anime is it's own little isolated universe. There are things otaku (anime fans to the nth degree) can say/do that another otaku will understand, but a casual observer would say "What the Hell is that?"
I personally think those are huge factors in the fandom of anime, the unique culture it presents and the fact anything they can think up can be done.
Re:An honest question that deserves an honest repl (Score:3, Insightful)
1. Animation can show things real life cannot either due to technological, financial or time constraints. For example, Cowboy Bebop. If you've seen the series, imagine trying to translate that into a show or movie. You know how much money that would cost? I'd guess upwards of $20 million an episode on average (CG ain't cheap, especially when every second has some).
As was just proven this year with Firefly, a live-action TV show that reminded some people more than a little bit of Cowboy Bebop. At $2 Million an episode, it was simply too expensive to stay on the air with as limited of a following as it had. It was cancelled just as it was getting really good.
In addition to the cost savings and subculture appeal, there's one more reason for anime being loved so much by some people in the US. Only the most appealing stuff ever gets exported. Then, once they went through the trouble of translating and exporting it, they carefully market it to the right audience (Cartoon Network's "Adult Swim" vs. after-school syndication).
Re:An honest question (Score:5, Interesting)
Oh, it's not all anime. A great deal of it sucks ass (ex: DBZ, Hamtaro, Pokemon, etc.) -- and if you think that's true in the US, you should see all the loads of total crap that's released in Japan and never makes it here because the sheer stench of it tips off the customs officials.
What makes good anime? Consistent, three-dimensional -- as in deep, not as in their look -- characters with back stories and patterns that viewers can relate and get attached to. A consistent art style. (Seizure robots do not apply.) Compelling writing, with humor where appropriate -- whether that's slapstick humor or the more darker variety. Believable lines, and convincing voice actors. In other words, the exact same things that make good film.
Cowboy Bebop is considered one of the heights of anime, for all of the above. Other good examples of anime (IMO) would be Trigun, Rah'Xephon, Shinseiki (Neon Genesis) Evangelion, and the recent Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex. If you're the type that likes relationship dramas, Love Hina is pretty well known and liked. There's shows that run the line between relationships and action, like Martian Successor Nadesico. There's also the full-length movie variety of anime, of which the most famous are Akira and Ghost in the Shell.
*shrug* There's good and bad anime, just like there's good and bad films and good and bad TV -- favorites will vary with a person's taste, but there are consistent things you can critique on.
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*grinning at the giant battling robots comments* I dunno, Rah'Xephon and NGE are the only mecha shows I've liked. Full Metal Panic, GunParade March, the whole Robotech series, etc. just never hooked me. I guess it's the mysticism bent that both those shows have, while the others are more of an extension on modern technology.
I'm looking forward to Behind the Clouds right now -- a typical separated-loves story in an alternate future where Japan was conquered and divided after WW2.
Kiddy Grade (Gainax) has been pretty interesting too.
Re:An honest question (Score:3, Funny)
i've come to conclusion that because there is just so freaking much anime there's also good anime, just like hollywood does make some good movies..
beginning titles on cowboy bepop-knocking on heavens door are extremely stylistic and good looking in my opinion too(coupled with excellent music)..
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DeeK
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For non-fans - His and Her's is basically the best chick-flick ever. Its the usual stupid romantic duelling storyline, except its actually funny (instead of Cameron Diaz traipsing around being a ditz).
Get it for your girlfriends.
Re:An honest question (Score:2)
http://www.animetempy.com/
The series in the spotlight section are usually worth your time. I also like the reviews, 4-5 stars is usually a guaranteed win.
where?
http://abma.x-maru.org/guide/
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Re:DBZ Too Deep for you (Score:2)
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"Beauty is in the eye of the beholder"
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to compensate for that by putting more work into making
more interesting characters and story. Also, as the world
is truly yours to shape in whatever form you wish in
animation, it's often completely "out of this world".. that
has its appeal, considering such entertainment is supposed
to be escapist fantasies.
Other factors.. the japanese culture is cool.. it's familiar in some ways because of the influence from the west, but yet it's also very distinguished like an unique mixture of old and new. Some like the language too.
Oh, one more thing.. for many it also holds "art potential", whether we're talking simple or advanced animation design.. or as I like to say.. I could take professional grade camera equipment and film a scene just the way michael mann or whatever did.. but i cannot even draw a minute's worth of simple cartoons that DON'T look like complete sh**.
Re:An honest question (Score:2)
In this case, it's that Cowboy Bebop is a damn good show. It's earned its rep without relying too heavily on being anime.
As for the attraction to it, I honestly can't say for sure. I do know that it's very imaginative visually and very dramatic, unlike American cartoons which are usually too cutesy.
To be fair, though, there's lots of anime that sucks. On the flip side, though, at least there's the visual interest to it. Ghost in a Shell was BORING but it had some damn cool things to look at.
I guess you could say it's thee sci-fi version of Britney Spheres.
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Maybe it's a matter of taste. I thought X was appropriately named because it was anime "porn". There was a ton of action but it didn't really make much sense.
Just so I don't get modded down for going too far off topic, Cowboy Bebop rules!
Re:An honest question (Score:2)
Why bother animating an entire scene poorly all around, when you can have aspects in a scene the eye is naturally drawn to animated well?
Putting out a cartoon takes a lot of time, and rather than spending your resources equally across the entire length of your show, why not concentrate them where they can be put to the best use? Animation has come a long way, but lip synching is still terrible, so why not spend less time on the close up, and spend more on the wide shot action scene? This is what anime does well, which US cartoons do not.
If you want to see what I mean, check out Cowboy bebob episode 1 [animecentral.net], and witness one of the greatest hand to hand fighting moments in any cartoon
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Japan in general seems to have a greater tolerance for creativity and continuity in sci-fi than most of the English speaking public. It's nice being able to watch a series I like with no fears that it'll be canceled for a zaney reality show because too many of the viewers missed having the big red reset button pushed after each episode. I also like animated sci-fi in general more than live action, if the latter is going to resort to nose putty aliens. For some reason an animated alien dosn't jar my suspension of disbelief as much as a cheap forehead alien of the night.
That said, I also should say that I don't like the idea of generalising to such a high degree. I own quite a few anime series, but I don't consider myself an "anime fan" any more than I consider myself a "American TV fan". Both catagories are so broad as to make any statement like that pretty much meaningless. I'm a fan of science fiction stories which have interesting characters and a progressive storyline, and I really don't much care what video medium or country delivers them to me.
Re:An honest question (Score:2, Interesting)
I think its just a reliable source for tons of science fiction. Wherever science fiction goes geeks are sure to follow.
I don't think its a big coincedence that the most popular titles are pretty much sci-fi or use a sci-fi setting.
Re:An honest question (Score:2)
Are you new? I see this question every freaking time
From here on in, let it be known that this question has been answered, numerous times. Look up an anime favorites list on google or just check the commentary in any
Re:An honest question (Score:2)
American cartoons tend to be taken less seriously than anime, which means that you don't get as impressive results most of the time.
So anime isn't automatically great, but it's a lot more practical for a lot of good stories.
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However, Cowboy Beebop is one fine series. I recommend it because it is a good movie, the fact that it is anime is really secondary.
I suggest you find someone with a copy, and watch the first DVD. I think you'll enjoy it, most people I've shown it to have.
to sum up:
Cowboy beebop is:
1)sexy
2)well written
3)well drawn
4)cool looking ships
5)funny
6)subtle
7)characters with depth
8)thought provoking
9)wity
10)action packed
Re:An honest question (Score:2)
I'm not a big anime fan. I was hooked into this show while flipping channels and heard some of the music. I bought the 'Perfect Sessions' 3 DVD set and only really know the english voices. I also bought the most of the soundtracks (even after downloading the MP3s for free).
Glad this is coming to Chicago. I'll be at the Music Box that night.
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btw if you translate the japanese title directly i think it's "heaven's door" - I thought the "knocking no heaven's door" would be a good english interpretation (yes I watched the japanese one)... probably have to do with copyrighted song titles? though AFAIK you can't copyright song titles at all.
ack. that is just whack.
btw, no nudity as far as I remembered (though there was points where Faye was pretty close), so I don't think much will be cut. Violence was not extreme either as well, IIRC;
btw, anybody (who saw it in japanese) knows who sang the opening song? it was in english, but I can't figure it out.
Re:ouch (Score:5, Informative)
The crew behind the US release of this movie is the same as the one behind Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon (well, it's changed a bit) and they left that whole.
Also the song:
"Ask DNA"
Words by: Tim Jensen
Sung by: Raju Ramayya
Music by: Yoko Kanno
Performed by: Raju Ramayya and Seatbelts
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I want 'em in my theater! (Score:2)
If you can't wait until April 4th... (Score:1, Informative)
I know I did! I'm a filthy little pirate who's seen it thrice, and will see it once again at the theater, and again when it's finally on DVD.
Re:If you can't wait until April 4th... (Score:2, Funny)
Cowboy Bebob? (Score:3, Funny)
Hell, we should make a cartoon that makes fun of tradional Japanese heroes! Call it something like Samurai... Samurai Jack!
Oh wait! Crap!
Computer Aided Translation (Score:5, Funny)
"We had a note about the American premiere last summer, but now it's finally open for general admission"
Using the Taco->English translation on babelfish, it comes out as:
"HAHA BASTARDS, CANT TELL ME ITS A REPOST NOW"
voices (Score:1)
The Movie (Score:5, Funny)
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I've already watched Cowboy Bebop:KoHD (Score:2)
In terms of quality, the animation is beautiful. The storyline, I believe, is the movie between EP 24 and 25 of the Cowboy Bebop series. This explains some weird 'sayings' in the alang=ja,slang=en of the American dvd.
ARE YOU LIVING IN
THE REAL WORLD?
Re:I've already watched Cowboy Bebop:KoHD (Score:1)
And what do you mean This explains some weird 'sayings' in the alang=ja,slang=en of the American dvd.
Re:I've already watched Cowboy Bebop:KoHD (Score:2)
Alang = Audio Language. Audio to Japanese
Slang = Subtitle language. Subtitling to English
Re:I've already watched Cowboy Bebop:KoHD (Score:2)
I just created a stupid 'lil app for common switches for mplayer. Makes running a movie (on amy medium) simple for me.
---And what were you referring to about an american dvd? The coming one (that'll be released N months from now)?
NO. I already have a rip of the CB: movie.
I was reffering to slight points that 'just dont add up' in the american DVD episodes if you dont watch the movie. If you watch the episodes (in american voices), all seems normal. Watch them in japanese/eng subtitle, and there's "holes" (for lack of a better name).
Weird coincidence (Score:1)
Can't wait for Spike-san to 'hit it' on the big screen.
As long as they start off the flick with 'Tank', I'll be happy.
sigs? we don't need no steenking sigs here
WHAT? No TANK? (Score:2, Informative)
"Ask DNA"
Words by: Tim Jensen
Sung by: Raju Ramayya
Music by: Yoko Kanno
Performed by: Raju Ramayya and Seatbelts
Like I said... Sorry =)
-Trav
Timeline?? (Score:2)
So this movie is supposed to take place somewhere between the middle and the end of the series or what?
Re:Timeline?? (Score:5, Informative)
Read through more posts, the answer has already been mentioned a few times.
Stupid Question (Score:2)
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I find that hearing the tones in the speech helps bring clearer meaning to what is going on - you can often understand exactly what is happening in some of the scenes through simply hearing the words and the tone, even before you have read the subtitle. But that's just me: I know my flattie refuses to watch anything subtitled - he claims that needing to read while watching detracts from the action. I personally disagree with that, but hey, that's his opinion =)
L8r!
-Trav
Re:Stupid Question (Score:2, Insightful)
Hehehe Irvine a 'major city' (Score:2)
oh well, I'll just count my blessings. April 4rth will be a very entertaining day!
Attack of the Killer Double Titles! (Score:3, Interesting)
bebop? (Score:3, Informative)
I've seen it, and the nicest thing I can say about it that it's not Cowboy Bebop. Ed is messed up, grapically and character-wise. The computer animation is pretty poorly integrated. Jet's barely in the movie and spends most of it moping around like a schmuck. Faye's top is cut open for no particular reason. Spike's at least about right, but Ein is painfully obvious.
The villain is some kind of nihilistic joke who can't even keep continuity -- he survives, without disfigurement, exploding a grenade in his hand that blackens and twists a nearby metal seat, but takes one bullet in the climax and dies.
Speaking of which, the entire story around the contrived love interest is incredibly hammy, and if anyone didn't see that twist at the end coming you'd best get your eyes checked. Ugh.
I didn't expect the world from this movie, but it didn't come close to matching up with the worst episode.
Not in many theaters (Score:2)
Anyone know if there are full length DVD releases available for this movie or other Cowboy Bebop titles?
My state sucks (Score:2, Funny)
Will this be English dubbed? (Score:3, Insightful)
Great Movie (Score:2, Informative)
I am a bit biased about the movie since I dig the series so much, but it is really an impressive feat of animation. IMO the best I have seen in any anime, Ghost in the Shell and Princess Mononoke included. The story is pretty good, but somewhat akin to the X-Files movie - which seems just like an extended episode with nifty effects thrown in. Don't let that fool you though - I think I this thing can stand on its own, and I can't wait to hear it with the English-language voice actors who are fabulous in the series.
If you get a chance to see some of the episodes before the movie you should do so. You'll appreciate more of the in-jokes and understand some of the oddities (like Ed :) ). Chronologically, I think the movie happens somewhere during the middle of the series so it won't give away the end if you haven't watched it all. If you have, don't worry, it will just enhance your appreciation of it.
Here's to hoping it comes to Cleveland.
On the itle change (Score:2)
The name was changed because it conflicted with Bob Dylan's song name. That's all. Rather than coming up with some other original title, Mr. Watanabe decided to use "The Movie."
Re:Bah Humbug - Seen it. (Score:1)
If your disc did, it wasn't Japanese! Or legit!
Re:Bah Humbug - Seen it. (Score:1)
But seriously, I just saw the fan-subbed DiVX =)
-Trav
Well... I can count to 10 in Japanese... =)
Re:Hmmm. (Score:2)
Ahh, what better present than pirated movies. It's the gift that keeps on giving (or should that be taking)...
Re:Great news if you live in 5% of America... (Score:3, Insightful)
I've lived in the Minneapolis area almost my entire life, and while I love it here, if there's one thing I can't stand it's the huge inferiority complex that some Twin City people seem to have about wanting to be considered an important city. Yes, we have an orchestra that's almost as good as Philly's. Yes, the U of M is has a great medical program. Sure, we have four major league sports teams (for now). Yea, we have the tallest tower between Chicago and California. Blah blah blah. We are not all that important. Half the kids in NYC schools probably can't find us on a map. Foreign visitors think we are a suburb of Los Angelis or something. Get over it already.
There's nothing wrong with simply being from a nice city with only a few million people in it. Are you listening, Denver?
As to anybody else whining about the very limited release of the Cowboy Bebop movie. Hey, small movies always start with a limited release. If you live in any city big enough to have an "arthouse" movie theater or two, it will probably come to you within a couple months. Chill.
Re:Great news if you live in 5% of America... (Score:2, Interesting)
On the other hand, Sony did manage to get theaters in SF, SJ and Berkeley, all of which are less than 50 miles apart. In short, Sony have no idea what in the hell they're doing with this release distribution.
Re:I just love anonymous cowards (Score:2)
Re:Great news if you live in 5% of America... (Score:2)
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Re:Great news if you live in 5% of America... (Score:2, Funny)
Atlanta is the biggest city in a small, jerkwater state, yes. That does not make it a Major City. I don't care if they hosted the Olympics. So did Lake Placid.
Re:how many cowboy bebop posts in the last 6 month (Score:2, Informative)
Caution: Possible Spoilers
Spike used to work for the syndicate before he became a bounty hunter. Cowboy Bebop: The Movie is tied into the 26 episode series that you would need to watch before dissing such an awesome movie. The characters all have mysterious pasts; Spike is an ex-syndicconstantly refers life as "Watching a dream," ate member, Jet worked for the ISSP (a secret police), Faye lost her memory during carbon freeze and owes a huge debt to the doctors, and Ed is, well.. Ed (by the way, Ed is a she). and then there's Ein, their pet data dog.
A lot of imagery from the series in repeated in the movie too: Spike has 'died' (or close to it) at leaste twice before in the series (i'm not sure where exactly the movie fits in the time line). Spike's philosophy on life, is that he's watching a dream and feels a need to test himself -- to see if he's really alive. He also displays a brilliant array of martial arts , including Aikido.
The only problem I have, is that I'm so used to hearing the Japanese voices that the English ones don't quite fit. And the line in the trailer "I'm just your average bounty hunter"... it's supposed to be "Cowboy". Hence the name; "Cowboy Bebop" ('Bebop', by the way is the name of their ship)
Personally, I can't wait to see it on the big screen, and I'd recommend that you check it out too: you might be surprised.
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That's exactly why I was addicted to it. Granted, my first Bebop viewings were the Cartoon Network dubs (sorry, anime purists -- I don't mind the dubs that much); but I wasn't being spoonfed every last detail and plot point. I actually had to use my own brain!
All the more general plot points came together as I watched the series vigilantly. Not many people lived on Earth anymore due to constant meteor showers and impacts from Moon debris thanks to a major jumpgate accident. Spike belonged to the Syndicate--a mafia-style organized crime family at war with another gang. Jet was duped by his then partner in the ISSP in a Syndicate ambush, thus losing his arm. It's already been posted, but Faye was unfrozen, accrued a multi-billion wulan debt, and holds a personal desire to find our her past.
This list could go on and on depicting what I learned about the Cowboy Bebop universe without -- like I said before -- somebody spoonfeeding me with all the details. I really jived with leaving the unanswered questions unanswered, even past the next episode. The series to me basically was a process, a non-linear thought-provoking character sketch that unraveled like an artichoke, and I think I'm still not to the heart of the matter.
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Tribute, not ripoff. They straight up admit that hes based on lupin.