Dread Posted October 29, 2007 Report Share Posted October 29, 2007 It's true. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James D. Posted October 29, 2007 Report Share Posted October 29, 2007 Uh....... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted October 29, 2007 Report Share Posted October 29, 2007 For the love of Chrono, NO MORE REMAKES! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Holacik Posted October 30, 2007 Report Share Posted October 30, 2007 I loved the movie until the end when tetsou(sp?) started growing uncontrolably, but it's only a minor flaw. I don't know how well it will translate into live action. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James D. Posted October 31, 2007 Report Share Posted October 31, 2007 I don't know how well it will translate into live action. I can answer that one. It won't. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J Marv Posted October 31, 2007 Report Share Posted October 31, 2007 The bike chases will be pretty cool in their own way though. Probably not as cool as the anime, but then again, Akira pretty much changed the way anime was drawn. Its visuals are tough to match, let alone top. It probably won't be very good, but will have its moments. Much like the Initial D movie. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JackFetch Posted February 21, 2008 Report Share Posted February 21, 2008 Warner Bros. will turn anime artist Katsuhiro Otomo's six-volume graphic novel masterwork "Akira" into two live action feature films, the first of which is being fast tracked for release in summer 2009, reports Variety. WB, which had the "Akira" rights several years ago, only to let them lapse and then recapture them in a spirited bidding battle, is planning a twin-bill that the filmmakers have described as Blade Runner meets City of God. The studio has closed a seven-figure rights acquisition deal with Kodansha, and has set Ruairi Robinson to direct a script by Gary Whitta (Book of Eli). Andrew Lazar's Mad Chance will produce with Appian Way's Leonardo DiCaprio and Jennifer Davisson. Each feature will be comprised of three of the books in Otomo's series. The drama takes place in "New Manhattan," a metropolis that was rebuilt after being destroyed 31 years ago. Robinson, an Irish helmer who has been Oscar-nominated for his short film and commercials work, is making his feature debut. http://www.superherohype.com/news/topnews.php?id=6823 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drqshadow Posted February 21, 2008 Report Share Posted February 21, 2008 Nothing about this pleases me. Nothing. The drama takes place in "New Manhattan," a metropolis that was rebuilt after being destroyed 31 years ago. :doh: :doh: :doh: :doh: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Posted February 21, 2008 Report Share Posted February 21, 2008 Warner Bros. will turn anime artist Katsuhiro Otomo's six-volume graphic novel masterwork "Akira" into two live action feature films, the first of which is being fast tracked for release in summer 2009, reports Variety. WB, which had the "Akira" rights several years ago, only to let them lapse and then recapture them in a spirited bidding battle, is planning a twin-bill that the filmmakers have described as Blade Runner meets City of God. The studio has closed a seven-figure rights acquisition deal with Kodansha, and has set Ruairi Robinson to direct a script by Gary Whitta (Book of Eli). Andrew Lazar's Mad Chance will produce with Appian Way's Leonardo DiCaprio and Jennifer Davisson. Each feature will be comprised of three of the books in Otomo's series. The drama takes place in "New Manhattan," a metropolis that was rebuilt after being destroyed 31 years ago. Robinson, an Irish helmer who has been Oscar-nominated for his short film and commercials work, is making his feature debut. http://www.superherohype.com/news/topnews.php?id=6823 ... WHY?!? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted February 21, 2008 Report Share Posted February 21, 2008 I'm still waiting for my "no more remakes" emoticon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James D. Posted February 21, 2008 Report Share Posted February 21, 2008 I'm waiting for my "Please stop the pain" emoticon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James D. Posted February 21, 2008 Report Share Posted February 21, 2008 I'm waiting for my "Please stop the pain" emoticon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drqshadow Posted June 18, 2009 Report Share Posted June 18, 2009 Hallelujah Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stavros Posted June 18, 2009 Report Share Posted June 18, 2009 Damn! Now where will I get the righteous indignation thats feeds my needs as an emotional vampire? Is there a Unite Against Fascism rally anywhere soon? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Venneh Posted June 18, 2009 Report Share Posted June 18, 2009 GOOD. Now, hopefully, someone can pick this up and do it right. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dread Posted June 18, 2009 Author Report Share Posted June 18, 2009 GOOD. Now, hopefully, someone can pick this up and do it right. Most on here would say doing it right would be not doing it at all. I always thought that Akira was great until the motorcycle stuff ended. It was just too off the wall after that. The rest of the film is expanding body parts, violent giant teddy bears, and back and forth screaming "Kaneda"/"Tetsuo" It's a mess. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Venneh Posted June 18, 2009 Report Share Posted June 18, 2009 Admittedly, I've never seen Akira as of yet. Should fix that at some point. But so long as they're not making it Neo-Manhattan and it's not Leo DiCaprio in charge of it, I'm fine with a few alterations. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Delete Posted June 21, 2009 Report Share Posted June 21, 2009 If someone were to make this as an adaptation of the manga it would be far more interesting than a remake of the anime since the manga and anime really are vastly different. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drqshadow Posted June 21, 2009 Report Share Posted June 21, 2009 I don't know if I'd say they're "vastly" different. I mean, naturally many characters who don't get a lot of screen time in the film are much more well-rounded in print, and Akira himself actually means something in the manga, but the basic plot is pretty close. At least, as far as I remember. It's been a really long time since I sat down with it in book form. Dread, the scenes after the motorcycle bits require a lot of repeat viewings to really grasp. If it wasn't your cup of tea the first time though, I can understand if you aren't all that moved to work your way through it again. The pacing is very different and the storyline doesn't make a lot of sense unless you've really taken some time to think about it, but once you do, it's incredibly rewarding. I didn't know what to think after my first viewing in the mid '90s on VHS (with the Ninja Turtles voice talent!), but over the years since then it's become one of my all-time favorites. Still don't really get the ending though. And the soundtrack, btw, is some phenomenal shit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Molly Posted June 21, 2009 Report Share Posted June 21, 2009 It's a really good film until it LOSES IT'S FUCKING MIND. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stavros Posted June 21, 2009 Report Share Posted June 21, 2009 I always thought that Akira was great until the motorcycle stuff ended. It was just too off the wall after that. The rest of the film is expanding body parts, violent giant teddy bears, and back and forth screaming "Kaneda"/"Tetsuo" It's a mess. This. Never understood the love that film gets. Its significant because of when it was not what it was. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Molly Posted June 21, 2009 Report Share Posted June 21, 2009 One of my friends sat me down and had me watch it, just so he could see my reaction to the ending. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aaron Robinson Posted June 21, 2009 Report Share Posted June 21, 2009 I thought Akira was pretty great when I was 13. I haven't bothered to watch it since then. I doubt I ever will. I'm interested in reading the manga though. If Domu is any indication, Otomo is a fantastic storyteller. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James D. Posted June 28, 2009 Report Share Posted June 28, 2009 If nothing else, Akira is good for fast-paced music videos... :angel: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JackFetch Posted September 9, 2009 Report Share Posted September 9, 2009 We haven't heard much about the live-action Akira movie since February of 2008 (actually, back then it was reported that two films were being made), but now Collider says that Warner Bros. Pictures is still developing the movie and has hired screenwriters Mark Fergus and Hawk Ostby to pen the script. The duo co-wrote the first Iron Man movie and Children of Men. Akira is based on anime artist Katsuhiro Otomo's six-volume graphic novel masterwork. The film is said to take place in "New Manhattan," a metropolis that was rebuilt after being destroyed 31 years ago. The famous motorcycle will also definitely be a part of the film. The movie could possibly go into production in 2010. http://www.comingsoon.net/news/movienews.php?id=58917 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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