WB's Akira Live-Action Movie Recruits Infinity War's Art Director

Padraig Cotter Jun 16, 2018

Taika Waititi's Live-Action Akira is Still in Early Development

Padraig Cotter Apr 9, 2018

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

Sandy Schaefer Jan 1, 2018

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

Padraig Cotter Oct 31, 2017

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

Emily Donn Sep 19, 2017

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

Craig Elvy Sep 1, 2017

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

Sean K. Cureton May 31, 2017

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'

Sean K. Cureton May 16, 2017

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

Rose Moore Mar 29, 2017

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

Matthew Erao Mar 24, 2017

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

David Reddish Nov 21, 2016

Learn if your favorite movie WON'T be hitting theaters near you anytime soon...

Akira Original Soundtrack to Receive Vinyl Reissue

Andrew Jones Aug 27, 2016

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

Daniel Ricwulf Jul 3, 2016

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

Sandy Schaefer Jun 25, 2016

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

Margaret Maurer Dec 14, 2015

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

Andrew Dyce Oct 25, 2015

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

Chris Agar Oct 6, 2015

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.?

Jeremy Owens Sep 14, 2015

High-profile director Christopher Nolan is rumored to be potentially taking on Japanese Manga Akira as his next project.

'Akira' Script To Be Rewritten By New 'Daredevil' Showrunner

Jeff Carter Jun 8, 2015

'Daredevil' season 2 showrunner Marco J. Ramirez will pen a new draft of the live-action adaptation of the anime film 'Akira.'

'Akira' May Be Director Jaume Collet-Serra's Next Film

Andy Crump Feb 10, 2014

'Non-Stop' director Jaume Collet-Serra is still interested in Warner Brothers' live-action version of 'Akira' and hopes it will be his next film.