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Sci-fi Movies Set In 2019 (& What They Got Right)
From Blade Runner to Akira, we take a look at the sci-fi movies set in the year 2019, what they got right, and what they got very wrong.
WB's Akira Live-Action Movie Recruits Infinity War's Art Director
Warner Bros. recruits Avengers: Infinity War art director David Scott and special effects supervisor Joel Whist for their live-action Akira movie.
Taika Waititi's Live-Action Akira is Still in Early Development
Thor: Ragnarok director Taika Waititi is still working on a live-action version of Akira, which will adapt the original manga instead of the anime.
Akira Live-Action Movie Recruits The Predator Production Designer
Warner Bros.' Akira live-action movie recruits producer designer Martin Whist (The Predator), with Taika Waititi rumored to direct.
Akira: Taika Waititi Wants to Adapt the Comics, Not the Anime
Exclusive: Thor: Ragnarok director Taika Waititi discusses how he would adapt Akira for the big screen, saying he's had talks about directing it.
Thor: Ragnarok Director in Talks for Akira Live-Action Film
Thor: Ragnarok director Taika Waititi is reportedly in talks to helm the live-action film adaption of Akira, based on a manga series.
Why Akira Could Break The Anime Adaptation Curse
Death Note may have left fans of the manga and anime underwhelmed, but the upcoming Akira movie could break the curse of live-action anime adaptations.
Akira Creator Has Approval Over Key Detail Of Live-Action Remake
Akira creator and original anime director Katsuhiro Otomo reveals that he has approval over a key detail in the live-action remake.
Jordan Peele Explains Passing on Akira: 'I Want to do Original Stuff'
Actor/filmmaker Jordan Peele explains why he passed on directing a live-action movie adaptation of the cult-classic anime/manga Akira.
Akira: Get Out’s Jordan Peele Being Courted to Direct
Warner Bros. reportedly eyes Get Out director Jordan Peele to helm the upcoming live-action Akira movie in development.
Akira: Lights Out & Life Helmers Eyed to Direct
The live-action Akira movie adaptation is still alive at Warner Bros. Pictures, with new directors (such as Daniel Espinosa) now in the mix.
15 Movies Currently Stuck In Development Hell
Learn if your favorite movie WON'T be hitting theaters near you anytime soon...
Akira Original Soundtrack to Receive Vinyl Reissue
Katsuhiro Otomo's landmark 1988 sci-fi anime Akira is getting its seminal soundtrack reissued on vinyl, and there's enough for everybody.
Akira: Abandoned Concept Art With Chris Evans & Joseph Gordon-Levitt
Concept art emerges from an abandoned live-action Akira movie remake starring Chris Evans as Kaneda and Joseph Gordon-Levitt as Tetsuo.
Akira: Justin Lin Possibly Being Courted to Direct
Warner Bros. Pictures reportedly wants Justin Lin (Fast & Furious) to direct the long-in-development live-action Akira movie.
10 Great Movies Inspired By Star Wars
Star Wars has influenced many directors and film-makers since it was released, inspiring compelling characters and stories across genres!
Anime Films That Were Ripped Off By Hollywood Movies
The average movie fan may not watch Japanese anime - but will be surprised to see how many Hollywood hits adapted (or stole) from the genre.
George Miller Passed On Akira; 'Interested' In Man of Steel 2
Mad Max: Fury Road director George Miller reveals he turned down Warner Bros.' Akira film, and says he is interested in making Man of Steel 2.
Christopher Nolan Akira Trilogy in the Works at Warner Bros.?
High-profile director Christopher Nolan is rumored to be potentially taking on Japanese Manga Akira as his next project.