Velocifaptor said: MajinAkuma said: As someone who is still new here, I don't know what early screening exactly means. Click to expand... It's basically a special pre-release screening of the movie, to build press hype and what not. From what we're given to understand, it's based on a lottery system, and the people who view the movie have to sign some sort of nondisclosure agreement regarding spoilers (not sure about this last part). For the general public, what this means is, there is going to be a load of spoilers on the internet, but the only way we can separate fact from fiction is if a WtWer sees the screening, or after it's released in episodic format on Crunchyroll. On a slightly unrelated note, I'm concerned that they haven't unveiled the ED theme for this part yet. It's basically a special pre-release screening of the movie, to build press hype and what not. From what we're given to understand, it's based on a lottery system, and the people who view the movie have to sign some sort of nondisclosure agreement regarding spoilers (not sure about this last part). For the general public, what this means is, there is going to be a load of spoilers on the internet, but the only way we can separate fact from fiction is if a WtWer sees the screening, or after it's released in episodic format on Crunchyroll. On a slightly unrelated note, I'm concerned that they haven't unveiled the ED theme for this part yet. Click to expand...

I realise this is an old thread, but to clarify, nobody signs non-disclosures. You apply for the lottery, win or lose. Win, buy ticket at a conbini. Lose, try for general sales. Win, buy ticket. Lose, go to scalpers. No ID checks.This is done in a regular cinema. First session goes in and as soon as they come out second session is already going in (talk session happens after movie one, then just before the second screening starts - can't keep seiyuus hanging around long). So there is absolutely no chance for non-disclosures. It'd be unnecessary paperwork and get in everyone's way (this cinema is oddly set out - elevator up nine floors to get to the lobby, then another three or four up by escalator to the premier area, so it's all very narrow with not a whole lot of room). Also, it wouldn't help for foreign language spoilers (and yes, the staff and fans are much aware of some foreigners who attend frequently), since I doubt Toei staff are going through the internet and translating anything that could be a possible spoiler and then hunting people down lol.I'd also say that you shouldn't completely trust forum members who have seen the movie. I say that despite being the one posting spoilers for the last movie and this one (kitto-toberu-sa). Obviously these are more reliable than random people on twitter or wherever, but I know people do attend these events (Digi Fes etc as well) without knowing any Japanese and then trying to assert what they thought happened. Also, not everyone who sees the movie has perfect Japanese, tiredness and excitement play a factor, distractions in the cinema, etc etc