GKIDS acquires NorAm rights for "Neon Genesis Evangelion"
GKIDS, the acclaimed adult and family animation producer and distributor, announced that it has acquired the North American film, home video and EST rights to the acclaimed film Neon Genesis Evangelion. Included in the historic deal are the original 26-episode television series, as well as movies Evangelion: Death (True) 2 e The end of Evangelion. All three properties will be released on Blu-ray and digital download in 2021.
This is the first time Neon Genesis Evangelion will be available on Blu-ray in North America. The deal, concluded on the eve of the legendary saga's 25th anniversary, was negotiated by GKIDS President David Jesteadt and King Records.
Created by Hideaki Anno, the Neon Genesis Evangelion the television series is considered one of the most influential animated series of all time. Since its premiere in Japan in 1995, the story of teenager Shinji Ikari has remained one of the most iconic titles in animation history and a global pop culture phenomenon.
"Neon Genesis Evangelion it was one of the first titles that transformed my idea of what animation is really capable of, ”Jesteadt said. "GKIDS was created with the intent of distributing the best animation in the world and it is an honor to help share such groundbreaking work with the North American audience in new formats."
More information will be available on www.evangelion.gkids.com, soon.
