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This is bound to be a total disappointment when it finally comes out in 2009, but Warner Brothers have made it official; They will make a live action version of Akira, and they’re going to adapt it from the original manga graphic novel, not from the anime. Actually they’re going to span the story over two films, but production starts right away. The reason I’m not as positive as I could be about this news is the appointment of a fledgeling filmmaker and a debuting screenwriter. The director will be Ruairi Robinson who’s most recent short film you can watch on YouTube or on his website. Personally, I wasn’t keen on the short film. I’m measuring it by the Chris Cunningham yardstick, so this may be a harsh review, but see for yourself. The other very worrying rumour that’s flying about, is that the film might be set in America in a so-called ‘New Manhattan’ instead of the infinitely cooler ‘Neo-Tokyo’. Say it aint so! I hope the film proves me wrong because it would be a great thing to see at the cinema in 2009.
5 Responses to “Live Action Akira!”
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January 17th, 2009 at 10:09 pm
I just hope they don’t go down the DBZ Live Action movie route, which, fair enough, looks cool (because its Live Action DBZ!) but you can tell from the trailer its going to be dire.
On the plus side, the story in the manga is incredible compared the alrady great storyline from the movie, i might have to grin and bear it just for that fact
January 18th, 2009 at 7:58 pm
I’ve lost all hope of a good outcome for this movie. It needs to be a story about Japanese bike punks in Neo-Tokyo for it to work. Why would you remove that ingredient?? They want to set it in Neo-Manhattan with Leo di Cap. in the main role. I’m boycotting it.
October 23rd, 2009 at 5:35 am
I’m scaaaaaaaaaaaaaaared!
October 28th, 2009 at 11:09 pm
Seconded. Don’t mess with anything remotely as sacred as this.
June 1st, 2010 at 9:32 pm
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