The NZA Posted March 10, 2009 Share Posted March 10, 2009 wiki, for those that havent yet heard of this project: In the early 1990s, Kodansha Ltd. was in negotiation with Sony Pictures to produce a live-action remake of the film. Talk circulated again a decade later,[13] but the project has yet to materialize. Rumors circulated that the project was cancelled in both instances when the projected budget for the film was upwards of $300 million. Recent talks have begun again as Warner Brothers has signed on to produce the movie with Stephen Norrington (writer) and Jon Peters (producer).[14] Akira will be developed into two live action films with the first scheduled for a summer 2009 release.[15] Warner Brothers and Appian Way will adapt the two movies from the manga, with each one covering three volumes. Akira will be Ruairi Robinson's directorial debut for a feature film. He was nominated for a short film Oscar in 2002 for Fifty Percent Grey. Gary Whitta is writing the script. Andrew Lazar, Leonardo DiCaprio, and Jennifer Davisson will produce the film. No announcement has been made regarding the cast. The new expected date is February 2, 2011[16] but all dates are still unofficial. so yeah, the live action no one asked for, but the idea that its gonna stick more faithfully to the manga is refreshing, despite the new setting. guess we'll see, but get in all that hate now before we're pre-paying for tickets, people! ps must...resist...urge...to merge... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maldron Posted March 10, 2009 Share Posted March 10, 2009 Rawr, what a horrible and/or joyous 25th birthday that might be. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thelogan Posted March 10, 2009 Share Posted March 10, 2009 (edited) Why haven't I heard about this?!? Akira was the first anime I owned, and I think the first manga I read as a kid (Marvel was publishing it under their sub-publication (a-la Vertigo) who's name I unforgivably forget. Damn you booze). Ranma 1/2 was read somewhere around the same time, so it may have been second. Anywhoozle, it doesn't matter. This is cool news, man! I hope it isn't horrible. I would suck a donkey dick for Kaneda's motorcycle. I mean that. Someone, please, give me the opportunity to prove it. Edited March 10, 2009 by Thelogan Prime Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thelogan Posted March 10, 2009 Share Posted March 10, 2009 (Marvel was publishing it under their sub-publication (a-la Vertigo) who's name I unforgivably forget. Damn you booze). EPIC! Phew, thank god. That was gonna bug me for weeks. I had to actually rummage through my longboxes to figure that out. Becoming a sad forgetful old man sucks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newtype Posted March 22, 2009 Share Posted March 22, 2009 Lies Nothing but lies Not going to happen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
endworld Posted April 2, 2009 Share Posted April 2, 2009 (edited) The first I heard of this it was slated for this summer, right? Jeez, I hope they don't ruin this one. Akira is such a classic. I'd lose what little hope I have left for Hollywood if it was even 100x better than DB Evolution. Pah. Logan: Internerds tells me there's three working replicas of the bike in existence. I just might lick the donkey's balls if I can take a ride, too Edited April 2, 2009 by endworld Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thelogan Posted April 6, 2009 Share Posted April 6, 2009 Logan: Internerds tells me there's three working replicas of the bike in existence. I just might lick the donkey's balls if I can take a ride, too A ride would be cool, but I'm not performing any acts of depravity for it. I want the bike. I would let a donkey ravage me in any way it saw fit to own it. I could just ride away my pain/shame later. Granted, it wouldn't be quite as fun while crying and with a prolapsed anus, but it's well worth it in the long run. Make it happen Dowe. I will make a YouPorn video for the ages and share the proceeds. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maldron Posted July 21, 2009 Share Posted July 21, 2009 So, hey, good news for all! Project's been canceled. http://www.bloody-disgusting.com/news/16472 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jables Posted July 22, 2009 Share Posted July 22, 2009 A ride would be cool, but I'm not performing any acts of depravity for it. I want the bike. I would let a donkey ravage me in any way it saw fit to own it. I could just ride away my pain/shame later. Granted, it wouldn't be quite as fun while crying and with a prolapsed anus, but it's well worth it in the long run. Make it happen Dowe. I will make a YouPorn video for the ages and share the proceeds. In retrosepct, would you even be able to sit on the bike after a Donkey's had you? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The NZA Posted July 22, 2009 Author Share Posted July 22, 2009 wait, its really over? you sure? is there any way we can make sure this happens to the live-action Cowboy Bebop film, too? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newtype Posted September 16, 2009 Share Posted September 16, 2009 FUCK A Hollywood theatrical adaptation of classic manga/anime Akira was previously thought to be safely cancelled, but now it appears Warner Brothers has reanimated the project, and it is set to shamble forth from the grave, for release in 2011, with a sequel already on the cards… The source froths enthusiastically about the impending disaster: According to my source, screenwriters Mark Fergus and Hawk Ostby, guys whose work I like, are about to turn in their version of an “Akira” movie and the reason why the project has been so quiet is they’ve been hard at work trying to get the script right. For those that aren’t familiar with their work, they wrote the amazing adaptation of “Children of Men” and they’re also credited with “Iron Man” (although a lot of that movie was written on the set). But my point still stands that I like their work and I’m happy they’re taking a crack at it. Also, while I couldn’t get a lot of info about what changes are being made from the anime to make the feature film work, I did confirm the story is still set in post-apocalyptic Manhattan in the near future. I also confirmed the famous motorcycle is definitely a part of the film, but that bit of info shouldn’t surprise anyone. From what I could gather, the movie is still a priority for the studio, and if the script meets with approval from key people, the movie could go into production in 2010 with a release date in 2011. Also, this isn’t going to be some mid-range budget movie. If the film goes into production, it’s going to be one of those BIG event movies. Of course, everything I just wrote is based on a lot of factors, but that’s where the project currently stands. Anyone hoping for an “Akira” live-action movie should cross their fingers that Mark Fergus and Hawk Ostby’s screenplay is great and everyone involved gets excited. I’ll have more on this story as I hear it. Lest you forget, this is set to be a Dragonball-esque Hollywood star vehicle (Leonardo DiCaprio was rumoured to be involved), now set in New Manhattan and looking set to dispense with every aspect of the original, save its big red bikes and gang violence. With the chances of a character called “Akira” even appearing in the feature looking slim, it seems obvious the only objective of the project is the usual ferocious cash-in of the kind of quality IP Hollywood so desperately lacks… Link Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The NZA Posted September 16, 2009 Author Share Posted September 16, 2009 at this point, im glad. i hope every one of you people out there that thinks every comic/manga/animated piece would work well as a film takes a step back before saying these things so much in the future. we lucked out with Watchmen and you all know it. the only idea worse than this is the impending Cowboy Bebop one...ugh. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spiffytee Posted September 17, 2009 Share Posted September 17, 2009 how you going to take out gang violence and the bikes!?!? i'm protesting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maldron Posted September 17, 2009 Share Posted September 17, 2009 I'm protesting the word "Sequel." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the division of joy Posted September 17, 2009 Share Posted September 17, 2009 I'm trying to think how its possible to make a live action version of this without having everyone on acid. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lycaon Posted September 17, 2009 Share Posted September 17, 2009 I'm trying to think how its possible to make a live action version of this without having everyone on acid. That'll be distributed in the theater. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the division of joy Posted September 18, 2009 Share Posted September 18, 2009 That'll be distributed in the theater. *pre orders ticket* Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bishopcruz Posted September 23, 2009 Share Posted September 23, 2009 Man you're all a buncha haters. Considering the film is supposedly pretty damn close to the Manga story outside of some setting issues, it COULD turn out ok, adaptations are not automatically shit. With a good budget it could be amazing, with the wrong crew it could be shit, much like any other translated property. If they decide to dragonball it, and change everything that made the original story what it was, then it will suck, if they stay reasonably close, then it had a good chance of being a fun watch. Neo-Tokyo could look great in live action, and some of the stuff from the last half of the manga would be incredible to see in motion. Passing judgment before ANYTHING has even been shown is a bit premature I think. So I'm glad its back on. As for bebop, again it's a wait and see. It's essentially a Hong Kong action movie in anime form for its main arc, and if they stick to that, it'll probably be decent, so long as the rumors of Keanu Reeves playing Spike end up being false. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the division of joy Posted September 23, 2009 Share Posted September 23, 2009 I'm not hating. I just find it hard for such an abstract film in some ways to be made live action is all. Hence the acid suggestion. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The NZA Posted September 23, 2009 Author Share Posted September 23, 2009 oh, bish. normally, id love to join you in the "dont hate till you sees it!" camp, but this...i dunno man. can you name me a few manga-turned-live action that went well, specifically on this scale? cause i cant, and i recall enjoying Storm Riders. also, im afraid i have some bad news for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newtype Posted September 24, 2009 Share Posted September 24, 2009 He's clearly on something if he thinks Hollywood is going to do a good job with Akira. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bishopcruz Posted September 25, 2009 Share Posted September 25, 2009 I never said they would do a good job, I said wait and see and don't assume it will be shit. Occasionally stuff surprises you end up with adaptations that should suck actually being awesome. LOTR is a non-anime example. Also, AKIRA is trippy, but outside of a few scenes it isn't all that surreal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The NZA Posted September 25, 2009 Author Share Posted September 25, 2009 Cowboy Bebop's not too surreal for its core story (non-mushroom stuff) but i just dont see it being captured well. I was at least expecting Guyver or something as decent live-action, cmon! again, itd be great to be totally wrong here. its just, were starting on the foot of changing up details like the entire Neo Tokyo thing (i guess its up to you how central the setting is, we both agreed Hellblazer had far more troubles than being in NY). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drifter Posted September 26, 2009 Share Posted September 26, 2009 But Keanu Reeves? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The NZA Posted September 26, 2009 Author Share Posted September 26, 2009 i know. i dont know who idve cast for Spike, but he's not in my top 50 for it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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