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Taika Waititi Talks Adapting ‘Akira,’ Appears In New ‘Thor: Ragnarok’ Clip

Kevin Jagernauth

October 11, 2017 2:59 pm

Taika Waititi has waded into the world of blockbuster, Hollywood moviemaking with ease. Previously known for his quirky indie comedies from the other side of the globe, he's going mainstream with "Thor: Ragnaro...

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Jordan Peele In The Mix To Direct Live-Action ‘Akira’

Kevin Jagernauth

March 30, 2017 8:30 am

Warner Bros. continues to push the boulder of a live-action "Akira" remake up a hill, even if it seems the project keeps rolling back down. The film was close to shooting in 2012, but the studio shut down produ...

Two Directors Added To The Short-List For Live-Action ‘Akira’

Charles Barfield

March 25, 2017 12:57 pm

It seems that every six months or so, there are new rumors about the long-awaited live-action remake of “Akira.” Ever since Warner Bros. secured the rights in 2002, there have been rumors about writers, directo...

Rumor: Warner Bros Reviving ‘Akira’ As A Trilogy, Christopher Nolan Could Be Involved

Oliver Lyttelton

September 14, 2015 1:09 pm

Rumor: Warner Bros Reviving 'Akira' As A Trilogy, Christopher Nolan Could Be Involved

Warner Bros. Live Action ‘Akira’ Lives With New Writer, Sony Finds Scribes For Female Led ’21 Jump Street’ Spinoff

Kevin Jagernauth

June 9, 2015 10:00 am

Warner Bros. Live Action 'Akira' Lives With New Writer, Sony Finds Scribes For Female Led '21 Jump Street' Spinoff

The ‘Akira’ Remake Appears To Be On Hold Again

Kevin Jagernauth

March 9, 2015 1:05 pm

The 'Akira' Remake Appears To Be On Hold Again

‘Akira’ Lives With New Writer On Board Live Action Reboot

July 22, 2014 9:39 am

'Akira' Lives With New Writer On Board Live Action Reboot

Remember That ‘Akira’ Remake? Well, It’s Back On With Jaume Collet-Serra Returning To Direct

Kevin Jagernauth

August 1, 2013 10:35 pm

Remember That 'Akira' Remake? Well, It's Back On With Jaume Collet-Serra Returning To Direct

Paul Dano Confirms He Tested For ‘Akira,’ Says Someone Like Rian Johnson Should Direct

August 20, 2012 4:24 pm

Paul Dano Confirms He Tested For ‘Akira,’ Says Someone Like Rian Johnson Should Direct

‘Akira’ Contender Toby Kebbell Critical Of Proposed Remake, Says Tetsuo & Kaneda Would Have Been Brothers

Kevin Jagernauth

March 27, 2012 9:25 am

'Akira' Contender Toby Kebbell Critical Of Proposed Remake, Says Tetsuo & Kaneda Would Have Been Brothers