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Jonathan Nolan Being Eyed To Re-Write ‘Akira’

Warner Bros. is considering ‘The Dark Knight’ co-writer Jonathan Nolan (among others) to rework the script for its troubled Americanized ‘Akira’ movie.

by Sandy Schaefer | Jan 9, 201231 Comments
Warner Bros. Halts Production on ‘Akira’

Warner Bros. has apparently halted their production on ‘Akira’, the controversial American adaptation of the popular Japanese manga and anime feature film. Read on to find out why.

by Kofi Outlaw | Jan 5, 201239 Comments
Possible ‘Akira’ Plot Summary Released

A rumored plot synopsis for director Jaume Collet-Serra’s ‘Akira’ has surfaced online. Read on to find out how it differs from that of the original manga/anime.

by Sandy Schaefer | Nov 30, 201123 Comments
Gary Oldman Passes On ‘Akira’; Ken Watanabe Now Being Sought

Now that Gary Oldman has passed on playing ‘The Colonel’ in ‘Akira’, the role has been offered to Oscar-nominee Ken Watanabe.

by Sandy Schaefer | Nov 23, 201120 Comments
‘Akira’ Casting Shortlist Reveals New Tetsuo Candidates

Several young actors are testing for the role of the super-powered Tetsuo in Warner Bros.’ live-action ‘Akira’ project. Read on to find out who the current contenders are.

by Sandy Schaefer | Nov 21, 201130 Comments
Kristen Stewart Offered ‘Akira’ Role

‘Twilight’ starlet Kristen Stewart has reportedly been offered a supporting part in Warner Bros.’ live-action adaptation of the cult anime/manga ‘Akira’.

by Sandy Schaefer | Nov 15, 201137 Comments
‘Akira’ and ‘Die Hard 5′ Casting Shortlist Roundup [Updated]

A couple of young stars are being eyed for Warner Bros.’ ‘Akira’ project. Meanwhile, Fox is reportedly close to selecting an up-and-coming actor to play John McClane’s son in the fifth ‘Die Hard’ movie.

by Sandy Schaefer | Nov 5, 201144 Comments
Gary Oldman Being Eyed For ‘Arthur & Lancelot’; Still Wanted For ‘Akira’

Warner Bros. reportedly wants Gary Oldman to play both Merlin in ‘Arthur & Lancelot’ and ‘The Colonel’ in ‘Akira’. But which one is he a better fit for?

by Sandy Schaefer | Nov 4, 20119 Comments
Garrett Hedlund In Talks to Play ‘Akira’ Lead

‘Tron: Legacy’ star Garrett Hedlund is close to landing the lead role in Warner Bros.’ movie adaptation of the famous Japanese manga/anime, ‘Akira’.

by Kofi Outlaw | Nov 3, 201134 Comments
Gary Oldman & Helena Bonham Carter Offered ‘Akira’ Roles

Reports are in that Gary Oldman and Helena Bonham Carter have been approached to co-star in Warner Bros.’ live-action ‘Akira’ project. Read on for additional details.

by Sandy Schaefer | Oct 24, 201133 Comments
‘Akira’ Remake Officially Greenlit; Garrett Hedlund May Star

A live-action Americanized remake of the cult classic Japanese comic book/animated movie ‘Akira’ has been greenlit by Warner Bros. – and could feature Garrett Hedlund (TRON: Legacy) in the lead.

by Sandy Schaefer | Oct 20, 201140 Comments
‘Akira’ Live-Action Remake Production Update

Warner Bros. will reportedly soon decide whether or not to move forward with a live-action Americanized remake of ‘Akira’.

by Sandy Schaefer | Oct 17, 201112 Comments
‘Unknown’ Director Jaume Collet-Serra to Direct ‘Akira’ Remake

Jaume Collet-Serra (‘Unknown’) has signed on to direct the live-action ‘Akira’ remake. Is he the right man for the job?

by Rob Frappier | Jul 15, 201126 Comments
Director Albert Hughes Exits ‘Akira’

Director Albert Hughes has exited the American live-action adaptation of the ‘Akira’ anime and manga series – only one week after Keanu Reeves passed on the role of Kaneda.

by Ben Kendrick | May 26, 201131 Comments
Keanu Reeves Passes On ‘Akira’; Project Still Moving Forward

Keanu Reeves has officially passed on the role of Kaneda in the live-action ‘Akira’ movie. Warner Bros., however, says that the expensive adaptation is still moving forward.

by Sandy Schaefer | May 17, 201122 Comments
Keanu Reeves In Talks For ‘Akira’ [Updated]

Word is that Warner Bros. is in talks with Keanu Reeves to play the lead role of biker gang leader Kaneda in the Hughes Brothers’ live-action adaptation of ‘Akira’.

by Kofi Outlaw | May 6, 201160 Comments
‘Akira’ Movie Eyeing Shortlist of Actors for Leading Roles

Eight high-profile actors have been sent the script for Warner Bros.’ live-action ‘Akira’ movie and are in contention for the lead roles of Kaneda and Tetsuo. Read on to learn who may land the roles.

by Sandy Schaefer | Mar 22, 201171 Comments
‘Harry Potter’ Screenwriter To Rework ‘Akira’ Script

Steve Kloves (the Harry Potter franchise) has been hired to tweak the script for the Hughes Brothers’ live-action adaptation of ‘Akira’.

by Sandy Schaefer | Feb 18, 201130 Comments
James Franco May Star In ‘Akira’

James Franco is reportedly in talks to play the lead in Warner Bros.’ Americanized, live-action, adaptation of the cult Japanese comic book, ‘Akira.’

by Sandy Schaefer | Feb 13, 201147 Comments
‘Akira’ Movie Script Details & Review

We review the ‘Akira’ movie script. Read on for details about the Hollywood version of one of the most famous anime films of all time.

by Uncapie | Nov 11, 2010106 Comments
Morgan Freeman May Join ‘Akira’ Cast

Oscar-winner Morgan Freeman may take on the role of The Colonel in The Hughes Brothers’ live-action, Americanized adaptation of the cult Japanese anime, ‘Akira’.

by Sandy Schaefer | Nov 8, 201016 Comments
Zac Efron Offered Lead Role In ‘Akira’

Zac Efron has been reportedly been offered the lead in the Hughes Brothers’ live-action adaptation of ‘Akira’, based on the popular Japanese anime.

by Sandy Schaefer | Nov 5, 2010116 Comments
‘Akira’ To Be PG-13; No Sequel for The Hughes Brothers

Director Albert Hughes says Warner Bros. wants a PG-13 Akira movie and that he probably won’t direct a sequel.

by Kofi Outlaw | Jun 23, 201043 Comments
The Hughes Brothers to Helm Akira Movie(s)?

The Hughes Brothers (The Book of Eli) are in talks to direct the live-action Akira movie for Warner Bros.

by Kofi Outlaw | Feb 10, 20107 Comments
Iron Man Screenwriters Working on Akira Movie

Collider has exclusively broken the news that the rumored-dead Akira movie is in fact alive and well over at Warner Bros.
The website’s inside source claims …

by Kofi Outlaw | Sep 8, 200928 Comments
Live-Action ‘Akira’ Movie Is Dead

About a year ago the official news broke (it had been rumored for ages before then) that a live-action American adaptation of the classic anime …

by Ross Miller | Jun 15, 200926 Comments
Mid-Week Movie News Wrap Up – Nov. 13, 2008

It’s that time of the week again – Mid Week Movie News Wrap Up.
This week
It looks like Brett Ratner may have some issues when it …

by Niall Browne | Nov 13, 20084 Comments
Weekend Movie News Wrap Up: September 14, 2008

Here we are again with another Weekend Movie News Wrap Up where we look at the weekend box office and furnish you with any film …

by Niall Browne | Sep 14, 20085 Comments