Akira Live Action

[Corwin]

I was looking for something else entirely and happened to stumble across this article, did anyone else know they were making an Akira live action adapatation? and to boot, DiCaprio is going to be in it.....seems like they want to make it a two part film as well, just thought it was odd and wanted to see what everyone else's reaction on this was, here's the link the article I read, although I assume there is a lot more info out there http://www.scifi.com/scifiwire/index.php?category=3&id=48910&type=0

[silkshadow]

i think thats cool i loved akira when it first came out still have the dvd

[psychosk8r]

honestly ive never heard of it

[Corwin]

you've never heard of Akira? I'm in shock, that is one of the gateway anime's that get most ppl into this life, seriously, you need to march yourself over to the movie section, sit back, and enjoy, and quickly

[psychosk8r]

cant too many pages up already lol sorry

[silkshadow]

wasnt it the very first japaneese anime released to the united states

[Ariya]

Akira! Oh how I love that movie. I'm not so sure how good this one will be, though. I'm not a big fan of anime turning into live action movies. However, I though Deathnote was really good. I guess I'll just have to wait and see.

[Jack]

The idea seems so bizarre yet, oddly enough, I'll admit that I'm rather excited to see the end product. Nice find, Corwin. Makes me wonder if Leo's a fan of anime at all.

-Jack

[nejih94]

it mite be fun,i no they just finished speed racer*LOL*

[Corwin]

Honestly Jack I've wondered exactly how many of these actors and actresses are into games and comic books and anime like they claim to be, is it just an act? I mean think of the stigma attached to adults playing video games and reading comics much less watching anime over the last few years, yes that stigma has lessened, but everytime they interview one of these ppl about a role they are going to play they suddenly act like they've been playing this game for years or reading that comic book since it's inception to current, yet in previous interviews asking their hobbies and interests, no mention whatsoever is made of these things...makes you wonder

[leerock89]

a live adaptation wont work i think. Akira was a master piece and to make it real is gonna to take some of that shine off it. i mean using american actors most of who have never the the seen movie until the script came to their doorstep is not a good idea. but thats my opinion.

and on a side note wernt they gonna make a dbz one awhile ago? i heard the rumors but i dont know if it happened or not. if i remember correctly jakie chan was gonna be goku(HAHAHAHAHAHAHAH)

[Corwin]

actually there is a Dragonball live action movie already, has been around for years, I will offer this piece of advice concerning it, don't look for it, don't ever go looking for it, don't watch it if someone asks if you want to, it sucked so hard it made me cry, more so b/c my brother actually chose to pay money to get it on dvd

[leerock89]

actually there is a Dragonball live action movie already, has been around for years, I will offer this piece of advice concerning it, don't look for it, don't ever go looking for it, don't watch it if someone asks if you want to, it sucked so hard it made me cry, more so b/c my brother actually chose to pay money to get it on dvd

OOOO!! Ouch!! i shall remember not to ever inquire about it again

[Thoza]

well to be honest...... i never knew about Akira......
hmmmm is it good anime ?????

[Corwin]

yes it's a great anime, sometimes it's a little hard to follow, but it's very good, I believe we have it in our anime movies section, at least we better, you should stop on over and watch it, the same still goes for you psychosk8r

[nejih94]

i love it,but who cares about my oppinion

[leerock89]

ssoooo depressing neji!! we dont think that way man!! well at least i dont...cant speak for everyone

[Crubion]

from what i read in the artical... i dont like the idea at all. changing the script that much from Tokyo to "New Manhattan" is a terrible idea. they are basicly turning a great story and turning it into $h*%!!

[supersaiyu]

I watched Evagalian, but not Akira.

[psychosk8r]

ok Corwin. get off my back about it ill watch it al right ive just been trying to catch up on things so the staff isnt so confused but if you prefer to be confused for another day then ill watch it before i finish my work here.

and nejih yes i know im an AF work-a-holic leave me alone about it

[silkshadow]

it is a really good anime i dont know about a live action ill have to see some preveiws first.
and on a side note psychosk8r we really like the job your doing and to nejih you could learn from her you know working hard is better than hardly working

[psychosk8r]

yea i spend about 5 hours a day making sure that you have as much info as you can get on the new list so you dont have to work as hard but thanks its nice to be appreciated

[Corwin]

yeah Psycho, and we appreciate it, but personally I think we can live w/o you busting your butt for 3 hrs so you can watch some anime

[psychosk8r]

i told you Corwin...ill get to it but this movie better live up to the hype

[Persha]

I loved Akira and personally I can't wait to see what they can do with the live action version. I think with all things they can do with movies that it should be very interesting to watch. And OMG psycho I can't believe you haven't seen Akira!!! lol j/k ..but u do need to watch it. ::D:

[psychosk8r]

ok for some odd reason i cant find this in the movie section...does that mean im off the hook? lol

EDIT
i figured it wouldnt but i had to ask.

[Corwin]

no it doesn't, it should be there, I'll double check where it is and post the link for you here

**Ok no more excuses psychosk8r, I went out, found Akira, in eng dub(no complaining ppl, first version I found plus as a bonus it was ripped from dvd so less chance of crappy video issues) so here is the link http://www.animefuel.com/akira/ (http://www.animefuel.com/forum/../akira/)