Live-Action The Next Generation Patlabor Full Trailer Streamed

Here is the latest 70-sec trailer the upcoming live-action  The Next Generation Patlabor film and series went live recently for episode 0 entitled: "Eikō no Tokusha Nika" (The Glorious Special Vehicle Division 2), a prologue that will premiere this March 2nd on Star Channel, a movie channel on Broadcast Satellite system.

The short movie will run for 15 minutes and will feature Shigeo Shiba recounting the events that transpired in Section 2 Division 2. Shigeru Chiba (Dr.Ulshade/Zyuden Sentai Kyoryuger) will be reprising his anime role as maintenance squad chief Shigeo Shiba.

The Next Generation Patlabor project will be helmed by Mamoru Oshii and will have a seven-part series (including episode 0) engagement with 12 full episodes starting this April 5th 2014 to January 1st 2015.
 

In addition, The Next Generation Patlabor will have a full length feature film that is set to premier in 2015.  Mamoru Oshii is part of HEADGEAR who used to serve as the writer-director and one of the original creators of the Mobile Police Patlabor anime series.Graphics and audio studio, Omnibus Japan that is  tied with TOHOKUSHINSHA, is co-producing the new project. Omnibus Japan's known works include doing graphics for Ghost in the Shell and the Evangelion movies.

Source: Comic Natalie via ANN