After careful research, I can tell you these few things: firstly, it has been confirmed that the budget for this film is roughly $1 million, so it's safe to say this
will be a blockbuster. Secondly, Hideako Anno, the director the of the original twenty-six episode Evangelion series and two movies, will
not be directing this film. Peter Jackson is also not available for the film. There is a circulating rumor that three 'A List' directors are inline for the movie, but again, this is a rumor, nothing is certain. Thirdly, the special effects will be done by the people behind
The Lord of the Rings, so that's a good sign. Fourthly, the film will chronicle the events in the first few episodes. Production images show that the Angel 'Ramiel' will be included in the film, and that can only be a good thing, as in the animation alone the special effects were gorgeous. The original names from the anime
will be used, so don't get all hectic. And no cast has been assembled yet. That's all I've heard.
Click on the link below to view production images:
http://neon-genesis-evangelion.moviechronicles.com/images/