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MR-Aftershock
10/21/06, 05:02 PM
Ok, here's the message that Steve Wang sent to me, and has asked me to share with the fandom...

I am very aware that there are numerous forums that have posted early drafts of the script pages. I am not entirely happy about that and it's my fault for not taking precautions in the beginning. For some reason, it did not occur to me that there was a big cult following here in the US. (then again, I was not getting any sleep for weeks trying to prepare the show...)

Anyway, I am sure you are aware of this as well as I. There are a lot of haters on these forums and any negative press from them could greatly jeopardize the chance of this show getting picked up here in the US.

I don't know what they are expecting from the show. But you can tell them that it's definitely a kid's show (ages 7-12) and not to expect super dark stories and bloody violence. I have been a fan of Kamen rider since the 70's (that's why I was chose by the powers that be to re-imagine the US adaptation.)

You can count on the fact that the vibe of the show is definitely going to be different than MMPR. And you can expect that as a fan of the original series, I will treat the show with total respect. This is not going to be a carbon copy of Ryuki, it's loosely based on some of the concepts and storyline. Different does not mean disrespect. I was asked by Toei people if I know what IS Kamenrider? Guess they approve of my answer.

People who want to see this show succeed should support the effort and not blast it to hell. making this show appeal to an American audience and fans of the original is a hugely difficult task!

We are doing our best with our limited resources.

Steve

Kamen Rider
10/21/06, 05:07 PM
Tell Steve that we will SUPPORT you! I'm glad that we are getting another American Tokusatsu next year. This is so exciting. ^_^

Aussie Rider
10/21/06, 11:15 PM
And that we want to see the pilot. XD

MR-Aftershock
10/21/06, 11:21 PM
steve has mentioned the pilot to me...... if we ever do see it, it'll be a DVD extra.... unless someone leaks it.

Aussie Rider
10/21/06, 11:24 PM
*rubs hands together* Excellent! We'd better see the DVDs down here Mr. Wang! XD

Gashapon
10/22/06, 12:59 AM
It will be sometime before the DVD's get released....that is IF the production company decides to release DVDs :-\

MR-Aftershock
10/22/06, 01:03 AM
Well -- hmmmm ----- I get a feeling it'll be leaked....

KING HOPPER
10/22/06, 01:10 AM
Well if it's anything better then Saban's...*cough*MaskedRider*cough* I'll give it a go.

PrimoPiccolo
10/25/06, 07:08 PM
::crosses fingers for a pick-up::

Kamen Rider
11/01/06, 04:12 PM
Well -- hmmmm ----- I get a feeling it'll be leaked....

I hope not. I don't want Steve to get in trouble for that.

Ryoutarou
11/02/06, 02:21 AM
Right. It might hurt our chances of getting the series picked up, I've heard of it happening in the past with similar things.

When can we expect to find out if the series was picked up or not, and by whom? I'd also like to know what Steve''s answer to "What is Kamen Rider?" was.

MR-Aftershock
11/02/06, 11:57 AM
The pilot will be taken to a TV Trade show in January. I can't give out more details at this time.

PrimoPiccolo
11/02/06, 03:30 PM
Well, that's something. We just gotta wait a few months to find out what happens. ::keeps fingers crossed::