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 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 ing on Akira: 'I Want to do Original Stuff'
Actor/filmmaker Jordan Peele explains why he ed 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 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.
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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 ed 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.
'Akira' May Be Director Jaume Collet-Serra's Next Film
'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.
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.
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 ed on the role of Kaneda.
Keanu Reeves es On 'Akira'; Project Still Moving Forward
Keanu Reeves has officially ed on the role of Kaneda in the live-action 'Akira' movie. Warner Bros., however, says that the expensive adaptation is still moving forward.