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‘Children of Men’ Writers Scripting Live-Action ‘Akira’

‘Children of Men’ Writers Scripting Live-Action ‘Akira’

For a while we’ve thought that Akira was dead, but now his friends are resurrecting him and taking him in blob form into production starting in 2010.

By Dr. Cole Abaius on September 8, 2009 | Comments

‘Cowboy Bebop’ Will Stay True to the Show

‘Cowboy Bebop’ Will Stay True to the Show

We can all breathe a small sigh of relief that studio Sunrise and Shinichiro Watanabe are going to be solidly involved in the production of Cowboy Bebop. Is it enough to make us forget temporarily that Keanu Reeves isn’t involved?

By Dr. Cole Abaius on June 25, 2009 | Comments

Because You Asked For It: ‘Akira’ Live Action Remake is No More

Because You Asked For It: ‘Akira’ Live Action Remake is No More

For reasons unknown, the project to revive Otomo’s anime classic as a live-action feature is dead. I personally plan on mourning by watching the real Akira.

By Dr. Cole Abaius on June 15, 2009 | Comments

Bigger Than Big: Gigantor on DVD

Bigger Than Big: Gigantor on DVD

What’s not quite as Big as Big and not nearly as Tall as Tall? Gigantor on DVD. But size and height issues aside, this is a cool set.

By Robert Fure on June 3, 2009 | Comments

Fox Moves Forward with ‘Cowboy Bebop’ and Reeves

Fox Moves Forward with ‘Cowboy Bebop’ and Reeves

Celebrate! Cowboy Bebop will finally be on the big screen! Oh, wait, Fox is doing it. Brace yourselves for the awful. And they’ve decided to cast who?

By Dr. Cole Abaius on January 16, 2009 | Comments

IFC’s Hell Girl:  Review and Early Episode Guide

IFC’s Hell Girl: Review and Early Episode Guide

IFC is bringing the Japanese hit “Hell Girl” to the American small screen and we’re there with an early look at first three episodes and a hand-dandy guide for your viewing pleasure!

By Robert Fure on September 28, 2008 | Comments

Review: Speed Racer

Review: Speed Racer

Speed Racer is a movie to experience, not just a movie to watch. It’s a complete package with campy humor, thrilling action sequences, and emotional dramatics – all delivered through the unparalleled visual style of The Wachowski Brothers.

By Dr. Cole Abaius on May 5, 2008 | Comments

Speilberg, Arad to Produce 3-D ‘Ghost’

Speilberg, Arad to Produce 3-D ‘Ghost’

Masamune Shirow’s well-traveled series Ghost in the Shell has just been optioned by Dreamworks to create a 3-D live-action film. Variety reports that uber-busy Steven Speilberg snatched the project from Universal and Sony Pictures and made it a priority of his to get the film at Dreamworks.

By Josh Radde on April 15, 2008 | Comments