Kanedas Bike Posted July 27, 2011 Posted July 27, 2011 It hurt me to make this almost as much as it will hurt you to look at it. As much as I hate the idea of a live action (American made or otherwise) version of Akira and as much as I wanted to stay away from the current conversation about who should play who, that poster actually made me LOL. There's always a chance that Hollywood will pleasantly surprise, but I don't care to keep my hopes up. Just leave some things alone. -b. Quote
reddsun1 Posted July 27, 2011 Posted July 27, 2011 It hurt me to make this almost as much as it will hurt you to look at it. Ah ha ha ha ha ha! Brilliant! Quote
peter Posted July 27, 2011 Posted July 27, 2011 It hurt me to make this almost as much as it will hurt you to look at it. Epic man, that was hilarious. If this movie was made, I'd go see it. Does anyone here play F.E.A.R.? Some aspects of the story reminded me of Akira. Also, some recent Star Wars Force attacks also reminded me of Akira. There was one scene when a Force user makes bodies around him explode....similar scene in FEAR 3. Quote
Dynaman Posted July 28, 2011 Posted July 28, 2011 Does anyone here play F.E.A.R.? Some aspects of the story reminded me of Akira. I've played the original and it's expansions, very nice game. Some similarity to Akira, but not much. Hidden research into paranormal ability is really about it. Without the amazing colossal growing Tetsuo it is hard to make a direct comparison. Quote
Marzan Posted July 28, 2011 Posted July 28, 2011 It hurt me to make this almost as much as it will hurt you to look at it. I love Morgan Freeman as Colonel "Cheeky" Shima...ha ha Quote
azrael Posted October 17, 2011 Posted October 17, 2011 Warner Bros. To Make a Decision About Live-Action Akira Movie Next Week (ComicBookMovie.com) Quote
Keith Posted October 17, 2011 Posted October 17, 2011 Warner Bros. To Make a Decision About Live-Action Akira Movie Next Week (ComicBookMovie.com) Prediction: Warner exec "WTF were we thinking?" :::script sh!tcanned::: Quote
EXO Posted October 17, 2011 Posted October 17, 2011 That would make too much sense... try: "How much did we pay for this franchise? WTF? What the hell is an Akira anyway? I don't care if you have to get Schumaker and he wants to put nipples on the Akira! Put this money sucking property out! Let's get some concept drawings leaked... nothing wets a fanboys' panties more than concept drawings no matter how shitty they are. Someone! make an announcement about an announcement!!!" G5! G5! Quote
Lonely Soldier Boy Posted October 18, 2011 Posted October 18, 2011 Damn you, >EXO< you're too good. Quote
Einherjar Posted October 18, 2011 Posted October 18, 2011 Warner Bros. To Make a Decision About Live-Action Akira Movie Next Week (ComicBookMovie.com) But what about Robotech? Quote
Graham Posted October 18, 2011 Posted October 18, 2011 Haha.....and what about the live action Evangelion? Honestly, the only live action anime adaptation, I'd probably look forward to seeing would be Black Lagoon. But then who would play Revy? Graham Quote
Vepariga Posted October 18, 2011 Posted October 18, 2011 really the only thing i am in support of with this film,is a working live Motorcycle from Akria. thats bout it lol. Quote
Phobos Posted October 18, 2011 Posted October 18, 2011 really the only thing i am in support of with this film,is a working live Motorcycle from Akria. thats bout it lol. This. Quote
Lobizon Posted October 20, 2011 Posted October 20, 2011 Live-action tentpole gets the go-ahead http://www.variety.com/article/VR1118044771 Quote
Keith Posted October 20, 2011 Posted October 20, 2011 lol at Robotech fans who have been waiting for a film to get greenlit at least a year longer than Akira has been licensed for production. Quote
Lonely Soldier Boy Posted October 20, 2011 Posted October 20, 2011 (edited) Wow! Otomo is on the boat! Now I'm a little excited. What I really want to see is a good steet fight with those amazing bikes from the manga. I just hope the main characters are kids, otherwise I don't see the point to the whole thing. Edited October 20, 2011 by Lonely Soldier Boy Quote
Keith Posted October 20, 2011 Posted October 20, 2011 An executive producer credit doesn't mean he's on board, likely it's just an honorary credit. Quote
PetarB Posted October 20, 2011 Posted October 20, 2011 I don't know whether to laugh or cry. Taking Akira out of Tokyo seems like a crazy idea to me. But to be honest, I really liked 'Infernal Affairs' and I thought 'The Departed' was a crazy idea. But then I saw the remake and really enjoyed it. Akira seems like a different beast though. I predict the only thing they will keep is Kaneda's bike... Quote
Dynaman Posted October 20, 2011 Posted October 20, 2011 It could be great, it could be garbage, just have to wait and see. Personally, I don't see how they could pull off Tetsuo's hideos transformation at the end - even with modern computer graphics. The other thing I'm worried about is the soundtrack - the African percussion sound was unique and helped make the movie. Quote
Keith Posted October 20, 2011 Posted October 20, 2011 Not a pro It could be great, it could be garbage, just have to wait and see. Personally, I don't see how they could pull off Tetsuo's hideos transformation at the end - even with modern computer graphics. The other thing I'm worried about is the soundtrack - the African percussion sound was unique and helped make the movie. Not a problem. Quote
Kanedas Bike Posted October 20, 2011 Posted October 20, 2011 I wish this would just die already. It'd take nothing short of a miracle for any live-action adaptation of Akira to be any good. -b. Quote
Lonely Soldier Boy Posted October 20, 2011 Posted October 20, 2011 An executive producer credit doesn't mean he's on board, likely it's just an honorary credit. Pfft! I knew that! I was just being sarcastic! Geez, who do you take me for? Quote
Lonely Soldier Boy Posted October 20, 2011 Posted October 20, 2011 I predict the only thing they will keep is Kaneda's bike... Yeah, unless the studio decides to make it a "Power-Harley" instead of a "Power-Honda" to appeal to the American bike loving audience. We could end up with a blonde fella sitting on top of a huge monster bike with chromed pistons and hoses everywhere a la Transformers. I'll start saving in case the design remains intact and these guys decide to produce it: http://www.hammacher.com/Product/Default.aspx?sku=11862&refsku=11894&xsp=1 Quote
Lobizon Posted October 20, 2011 Posted October 20, 2011 (edited) I'll start saving in case the design remains intact Pretty much close! I stumble with this last year and looks bada$$, the guy who drew it seems to be a pro-artist and stuff. http://maciejkuciara.com/index.html http://maciej.cghub.com/ http://maciejkuciara.blogspot.com/ http://tiger1313.deviantart.com/ -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Edit to add: Tron: Legacy's Garrett Hedlund Is Frontrunner for Akira Lead http://www.animenews...-for-akira-lead Edited October 20, 2011 by Lobizon Quote
Archer Posted October 21, 2011 Posted October 21, 2011 The superhero trends died off to give way for ANIME!!!! Quote
taksraven Posted October 21, 2011 Posted October 21, 2011 lol at Robotech fans who have been waiting for a film to get greenlit at least a year longer than Akira has been licensed for production. Well, I think that this project will be the key for the RT:LAM. There is no way that it will be greenlit while this is in production and if the Akira films stuffs up (high probability of that), I think that people can kiss the RT:LAM goodbye for sure. Time will tell. Quote
atomicscissors Posted October 21, 2011 Posted October 21, 2011 Still the best looking build i've seen. Some of the other kits just look funny. Yet this one still isn't perfect: Kaneda sits lower in his bike -- or rather, the bike's windscreen should cover the rider. Quote
Einherjar Posted October 21, 2011 Posted October 21, 2011 I hope those involved in the film know that the original wasn't all about biker gangs. There's more to it than Kaneda's bike. And good luck trying to translate everything else into the big screen without freaking people out. Quote
anime52k8 Posted October 21, 2011 Posted October 21, 2011 I hope those involved in the film know that the original wasn't all about biker gangs. There's more to it than Kaneda's bike. And good luck trying to translate everything else into the big screen without freaking people out. If the movie doesn't freak people the hell out it isn't even worth making. Quote
Keith Posted October 21, 2011 Posted October 21, 2011 I hope those involved in the film know that the original wasn't all about biker gangs. There's more to it than Kaneda's bike. And good luck trying to translate everything else into the big screen without freaking people out. Sonf of Cyberpunk-anarchy? May be a bit too tempting for the studio to pass up...ugh Quote
Einherjar Posted October 21, 2011 Posted October 21, 2011 Sonf of Cyberpunk-anarchy? May be a bit too tempting for the studio to pass up...ugh Think Torque (Fast and Furious with motorcycles) or Biker Boyz with science fiction elements put in and the disturbing imagery taken as seriously as naked Dr. Manhattan in the Watchman was by audiences. I probably still like Kanye West's version better when it's made. Quote
Keith Posted October 21, 2011 Posted October 21, 2011 Think Torque (Fast and Furious with motorcycles) or Biker Boyz with science fiction elements put in and the disturbing imagery taken as seriously as naked Dr. Manhattan in the Watchman was by audiences. I probably still like Kanye West's version better when it's made. Can Schwartzenager play Tetsuo? His one liners would be hilarious. Quote
EXO Posted October 21, 2011 Posted October 21, 2011 I'm sure they're gonna give the bike the Bay treatment. For some reason the bike will have abs and birthin' hips. Quote
chrisk Posted October 23, 2011 Posted October 23, 2011 Akira movie confirmed; Garrett Hedlund In Talks For Kaneda http://www.aintitcool.com/node/51674 Quote
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