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[Mr. Sam]

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[strafer]

Nice Official Topic.

 

[diaspora]

Why not 3D? The 3D trailer seemed excellent.

 

[Beelzeboss]

yeah why not in 3D?

 

[4th Chamber]

Reverse psychology guys. This is going to be great.

 

[Messofanego]

Wait, "don't view in 3D"? I've heard from many sources that the 3D is pretty great.

Anyway, let the GIFs rain!

 

[Subitai]

yeah why not in 3D?

Might result in stroke?

Spoiler

I'd like to know too

 

[Mr. Sam]

Why not 3D? The 3D trailer seemed excellent.

yeah why not in 3D?

Because I never risk post-converted 3D - I'm yet to find a post-converted film which comes close to native. Obviously you can watch it in 3D if you really want. Maybe this is a first.

Also, Sent was working on a much more info-heavy OT than me, so here's his stuff for those that prefer those kinds of OTs:

I wouldn't normally but I've already made everything for the OT. Sorry, man.

That's ok. Feel free to use any of this then.

“This is not a super-brooding, super-dark, cynical summer movie. I wanted very much to do a movie that is aiming for a young audience. Adults can be, God willing, entertained by the big, beautiful, sophisticated visuals and the action and all that, but my real hope is that this movie allows for a new generation of kaiju and robot kids that fall in love with giant monsters.”

- Guillermo del Toro

GENERAL INFORMATION

Websites:
http://www.pacificrimmovie.com (Main)
http://www.panpacificdefense.com (Extras)

Worldwide Release Dates:
http://www.pacificrimmovie.com/releasedates/

Rating: PG-13
Runtime: 131 minutes
Genre: Action & Sci-Fi

PLOT SYNOPSIS

When legions of monstrous creatures, known as Kaiju, started rising from the sea, a war began that would take millions of lives and consume humanity's resources for years on end.

To combat the giant Kaiju, a special type of weapon was devised: massive robots, called Jaegers, which are controlled simultaneously by two pilots whose minds are locked in a neural bridge.

But even the Jaegers are proving nearly defenseless in the face of the relentless Kaiju. On the verge of defeat after 12 years of fighting, the forces defending mankind have no choice but to turn to two unlikely heroes--a washed up former pilot and an untested trainee -- who are teamed to drive a legendary but seemingly obsolete Jaeger from the past.

FILMMAKERS AND CAST

THE JAEGERS

SOUNDTRACK



25 Tracks
Featuring TOM MORELLO (Rage Against the Machine and Audioslave)

Listen to the Main Theme here

iTunes
Amazon
Spotify

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Should I see this in 3D?

Yes, the 3D is very good!

Why not just use missiles and nukes?

Conventional weapons such as bullets, missiles, tanked proved too weak. It took too long (6 days) to take down the first Kaiju, and we had to resort to nuking it in the middle of San Francisco. Goodbye SF.

After three to four of these attacks we built the first Jaeger to confront the Kaiju as a defensive line. To cut them off and kill them.

Why two pilots? Why the dumb cockpit? Why not just remote control the robots? Neural what?

Video on the Drift: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dQX0Sn1aTVE

Still not buying it? Read this: http://pastebin.com/EZYqH8VU

Why not just nuke the portal?

Spoiler

Spoiler

They tried that and nothing can go back through the portal. So the nuke just bounced off.

You can use a boat as a bat? Structurally you can't do that. And what about those helicopters?!

Click here for an explaination.

Isn't this just Evangelion/Transformers rip-off?

This movie is del Toro's love letter to the Kaiju and giant robot GENRE. Evangelion and Transformers also fall into this genre. Del Toro took inspiration from all previous works. As a kid he watched Tetsujin 28, Gigantor, Ultraman, Godzilla, etc.

In his featurette on the robot designs he said he made sure to take no direct impressions or copies from any other work.

Evangelion isn't the first and only robot anime/show. Big O, Eureka 7, Gasaraki, Gundam, Macross, Tengen Toppa Guren Lagann, Patlabor, Mazinger, VOTOMs, RahXephon, Escaflowne, etc.

Bottom line is that - No, it's not a rip-off. It's a brand new entry into the genre.

How do I pronounce Jaeger and Kaiju?

Yay-gur and Kai-joo respectively.

This movie is going to bomb.

That isn't a question.

PREQUEL COMIC

If you want to learn more about the back-story of Pacific Rim I highly suggest reading this comic.

"Pacific Rim: Tales from Year Zero"

This prequel comic written by the screenwriter Travis Beacham (screenwriter). It follows the reporter Naomi Sokolov as she does research for an article titled "Why We Fight."

She talks to various characters about their history in the war. We learn about the first attack on K-DAY, how deadly Kaiju blood is, and the conception/development of the Jaeger program. Characters in the comic include Stacker Pentecost, Tendo Choi, and Dr. Jasper Schoenfeld (who first had the idea for giant robots).

TRAILERS :: CLIPS :: VIDEOS

Trailers
Trailer 1
Wondercon Trailer
Trailer 2
Qualcomm Trailer
At the Edge TV Spot
Trailer 3

Featurettes
Drift Space (Why Two Pilots)
Insane Robot Sets
Robot Concepts
Under Attack

Spoiler

Behind the Scenes Footage

Clips
Can We Talk About This For One Second?!
It's About Compatibility
Charlie Wants a Kaiju Brain!
Fight Scene: ELBOW ROCKET!

Interviews with the Cast
Charlie Hunnam
Charlie Day
Heather Doerksen
Idris Elba
Guillermo Del Toro
Robert Maillet
Ron Perlman
Rob Kazinsky
Rinko Kikuchi
Max Martini

IMAX POSTER
See the movie at the first IMAX showing at THESE THEATERS and get this wicked poster.

T-SHIRTS, TOYS, AND OTHER MERCH

You can make custom shirts, hoodies, jackets, mugs, thongs, and 100 other things here: http://retail-test.mfv.com/2dDemo/2dstatic.php

NECA Figures
http://necaonline.com/39226/product...cific-rim-action-figures-series-1-assortment/
Sideshow Figures
http://www.sideshowtoy.com/experience/pacific-rim-figures/
HeroClix
Jaegers: http://youtu.be/W1RByHT7ycA
Kaiju: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MbTQHgQNOjA

GIFS

 

[~Devil Trigger~]

why not 3D?!

Cuz fuck it that's why...

 

[Archpath1]

no 3d? seen gaf posts of screeners who said its was above average

either way can't wait,and excited for OT to take off

 

[Spike Spiegel]

More than any other film this year, THIS is the one I wanted to see. Most anticipated by far.

 

[Evolution_1ne]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e0NFNDJ1AKA#at=14

quick someone gif the new one at 0:17

 

[Anton Sugar]

IMAX theatre is only showing in 3D, so that is how I shall see it. HYPE.

 

[Mr. Sam]

And before anybody points it out, 3N16MA gave me the OT duties. Respect the |OT| |OT|. Death to Scullibundo.

 

[Battle Born]

I'm very excited to see Idris Elba in Guillermo's new film. It should be an amazing experience.

 

[WyndhamPrice]

Most anticipated summer film. Bring it on!

 

[Dragoon En Regalia]

Got two decent IMAXes near me, so I'll go get dat poster Day 1.

This is going to be so rad. I wish the Drafthouse in Richardson was open for this.

 

[Cpt.Underpants]

Why is Ozzy robot have overpowered stats?

 

[Ignis Fatuus]

FILM. OF. THE. YEAR.

 

[Lionel Mandrake]

Oh my God, I am so fucking happy.

 

[Mariolee]

So excited to cancel the apocalypse.

 

[Mr. Sam]

Why is Ozzy robot have overpowered stats?

If I remember correctly, it's because it's the most recently manufactured. Also, so it can get Worf effected and we'll know that Shit Just Got Real.

 

[Spike Spiegel]

Why is Ozzy robot have overpowered stats?

Newest generation, plus closest to the rift as I recall.

 

[Cpt.Underpants]

If I remember correctly, it's because it's the most recently manufactured. Also, so it can get Worf effected and we'll know that Shit Just Got Real.

Newest generation, plus closest to the rift as I recall.

Ok

Can't wait for next week to watch this

 

[Messofanego]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e0NFNDJ1AKA#at=14

quick someone gif the new one at 0:17

Looks sweet

 

[LuchaShaq]

Elba is the only reason I might see this thing.

 

[Sent]

The 3D was pretty good. Didn't detract from the movie but it wasn't at Avatar levels. This was RealD 3D btw. Don't know if IMAX 3D is technically different or not.

 

[3N16MA]

Yes! Mr. Sam you did a great job with the OT.

 

[diaspora]

FWIW, after seeing the trailer in 3D, I can say that it seems as though it's going to look un-fucking-believable. Unless of course they did 3D differently in the trailer than the full movie. Anyone here see 3D screenings have impressions?

 

[killertofu]

Idk about you guys but if Kaiju existed I wouldn't be living near the coasts...

 

[XiaNaphryz]

Because I never risk post-converted 3D - I'm yet to find a post-converted film which comes close to native. Obviously you can watch it in 3D if you really want. Maybe this is a first.

It should be noted the VFX were rendered in native 3D whereever possible.

Also, surprised this wasn't in the OP:

 

[Messofanego]

Idk about you guys but if Kaiju existed I wouldn't be living near the coasts...

Forget storm adrenaline junkies...

KAIJU CHASERS

 

[TheVisualizer]

great job on the OP Mr. Sam

 

[3N16MA]

FWIW, after seeing the trailer in 3D, I can say that it seems as though it's going to look un-fucking-believable. Unless of course they did 3D differently in the trailer than the full movie. Anyone here see 3D screenings have impressions?

I watched the trailer in IMAX 3D on a full size IMAX screen (of course it did not fill the screen). It was pretty amazing.

 

[Divius]

This movie has so much potential, I hope it can live up to it. Really want to go see this but will hold of until the reviews start pouring it.

 

[inm8num2]

Wild card of the summer. Some think it will flop, others think it will be a smash hit.

I look at the competition and what stands out is that there really isn't much in the blockbuster sense. This will be great summer escapism for people.

I'm guessing $65m opening and $175m overall

 

[Soul Beat]

Hype! Let's do this! Together!

Also, I'm fairly surprised that my city will get the first viewing poster. It shall be mine!

 

[Nibel]

Please everybody

Watch this in the cinema when it comes out - let's make this succeed

 

[jett]

I'll be watching this in 3D, sorry duder.

 

[Plywood]

Also, surprised this wasn't in the OP:

Holy shit, it's real.

 

[GoddyofAus]

It should be noted the VFX were rendered in native 3D whereever possible.

Also, surprised this wasn't in the OP:

"Hey Michael Bay, I hate to interrupt you and ima let you finish, but Pacific Rim is the greatest robot movie of all tym!"

 

[Charles Foster Kane]

Ready to see how they cancel the apocalypse.

 

[WyndhamPrice]

It should be noted the VFX were rendered in native 3D whereever possible.

Also, surprised this wasn't in the OP:

Yeezy reminding all of us that behind the pompous attitude and leather jeans he's still a giant fucking nerd like the rest of us (just look at what Kim got him for Father's Day), I love it.

 

[artist]

This is like the best OT I've seen in a long time, worst being the Skyfall one.

 

[DBT85]

Neural handshake complete. My body is ready.

 

[Soriku]

It should be noted the VFX were rendered in native 3D whereever possible.

Also, surprised this wasn't in the OP:

Hmm how much mecha anime this dude watch?

 

[WyndhamPrice]

Hmm how much mecha anime this dude watch?

He's a big anime nerd. If you go back and look at his Stronger video he's recreating the hallway scene from Akira. He wanted to use footage from the film but couldn't get the rights at the time.

 

[GasProblem]

First time I went to IMAX 3D was for Men of Steel, and saw a trailer for this. It was shitballs amazing.

Can't wait!

 

[Mr. Sam]

Biggest 180 since the Xbox One.

Edit: I still stand by my stance, but this ain't the hill I'm gonna die on.

 

[Darth Pinche]

Fantastic OP!!!! Finally!!!

This is the longest week in my life, I can't wait for this!!!!!!