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

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...

Original Score For Anime Classic ‘Akira’ Getting Vinyl Reissue

Charles Barfield

August 25, 2016 1:23 pm

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Released in 1988, Katsuhiro Otomo’s “Akira” is a milestone of the anime genre. Widely considered to be one of the greatest animated films of all time, the movie’s soundtrack is also critically lauded. And soon,...

Rumor: ‘Fast Five’ & ‘Star Trek Beyond’ Director Justin Lin Courted To Direct ‘Akira’

Oliver Lyttelton

June 27, 2016 3:40 pm

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Like an unkillable, unstoppable, unwanted monster in a direct-to-video horror movie sequel, the potential “Akira” remake just keeps on coming. The original Katsuhiro Otomo film is now nearly thirty years old, a...

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

Oliver Lyttelton

September 14, 2015 1:09 pm

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

Warner Bros. Hires New Writer For ‘Akira,’ Wants A PG-13 Film

Kevin Jagernauth

June 23, 2010 6:27 pm

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Even though producer Andrew Lazar said last year that the live action adaptation of "Akira" was "real priority" and may "go before the third quarter of next year for a 2011 release," it appears they are making...

Hughes Brothers To Direct Long-Gestating ‘Akira’ Adaptation; Might Be Two-Part Film

Rodrigo Perez

February 10, 2010 5:31 pm

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Sigh... what happened to the Hughes Brothers. They had such a promising career and took Hollywood by storm with their arresting first feature about gang life in L.A., "Menace II Society" (which still outclasses...

Akira Remake Lands New Writers, Nicolas Cage Jumps Onto ‘Hungry Rabbit’

Oliver Lyttelton

September 8, 2009 3:29 pm

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- Warner Bros. still seem keen on pushing ahead with their unnecessary live-action "Akira" remake. Collider are reporting that Mark Fergus and Hawk Ostby have taken over scripting duties. As CHUD rightly points...

Charlize Theron Leads ‘Florence Of Arabia,’ Live Action ‘Akira’ A Priority At WB, Extended LOTR Bluray At Least A Year Away

Simon Dang

July 29, 2009 7:59 am

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Charlize Theron's Denver and Delilah Films has acquired screen rights to "Florence of Arabia," Christopher Buckley's satirical novel about a State Dept. employee, played by Theron, who fights for equal rights f...

This Week In DVD’s- Horror Fans, Vehicular Aficionados Find Heaven

Gabe Toro

February 24, 2009 7:15 pm

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Got a horror itch this week? DVD is inexplicably stepping up to the plate, providing a couple of lost classics for the true genre fan. Dario Argento's “Four Flies On Grey Velvet,” the Ennio Morricone-scored t...

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