EJ Moreno on the most iconic cult classics… What does it take for a film to be considered a “cult classic?” Many define it as a movie that is popular among a particular group, but for me, that isn’t always the case. Some cult classics can become larger than life presences in the industry, taking […]
8 of the Most Underrated Cyberpunk Anime
Red Stewart reveals 8 underrated cyberpunk anime from the 80s/90s, courtesy of Marvelous Videos…. If there is one thing Cyberpunk 2077 has proven, it’s that its namesake genre isn’t going anywhere anytime soon. Cyberpunk may have bloomed in the 80s with Neuromancer and Blade Runner, but its roots date back to authors like Philip K. Dick, […]
Akira movie update, Universal’s Dark Universe in potential legal problems and more – Daily News Roundup
AKIRA The long-gestating Akira movie has seemingly been in development forever by this point. Several director names have been rumoured and attached, but no cast has ever been announced or even a whiff of a production start date. Original director Katsuhiro Otomo has no issues with his vision being remade into a live-action format, but in […]
Akira creator says that he has one “major condition” for the live-action remake
Akira creator, and director Katsuhiro Otomo has absolutely no problems with a remake of his groundbreaking 1988 anime, he tells Forbes. However, Otomo does reveal that he has one condition that absolutely needs to be met for the remake to go forward: “While I haven’t seen the new live-action Ghost in the Shell, when it comes to Akira I have […]
Rumour: Warner Bros. wants Justin Lin to direct live-action Akira
Despite numerous setbacks over the past decade, it seems that Warner Bros. is still very keen on its live-action manga adaptation Akira, with a rumour from Jeff Sneider on Meet the Movie Press suggesting that the studio is looking to Justin Lin (Fast & Furious 6, Star Trek Beyond) as the man to finally bring […]
Akira to receive remastered 4K and IMAX theatrical release
Manga Entertainment has announced that it is bringing the iconic anime feature Akira back to UK cinemas with a remastered 4K release, as well as select IMAX screens for the very first time for a limited run. Check out the new poster artwork and trailer for the release here… The definitive anime masterpiece! Neo-Tokyo, 2019. […]
Taika Waititi says his upcoming Star Wars film follows his distinct style
Since the moment the project was announced, fans have been curious about what Taika Waititi will do in the world of Star Wars. Many wondered if he could bring new life to the long-running saga, and it seems like he is planning on just that. In a recent interview with Wired, the filmmaker offered the […]
Taika Waititi is now “not sure” if he will still direct Akira
Taika Waititi, the director of Jojo Rabbit and the upcoming Thor: Love and Thunder, says that he is now “not sure” if he will end up directing the Akira adaptation. Director Taika Waititi is one of the most in-demand directors in Hollywood right now, partly thanks to his work on Thor: Ragnarok and Jojo Rabbit. Waititi […]
Warner Bros. rumoured to be planning Akira trilogy with Christopher Nolan
Warner Bros. is reportedly planning to make a trilogy of movies based on anime classic Akira, with Christopher Nolan in talks to be involved. SEE ALSO: George Takei petitions against all-white casting choices for Akira adaptation SEE ALSO: Watch the Honest Trailer for Christopher Nolan’s Interstellar Den of Geek reports that Warner are planning three […]
The Matrix 4 will open on the same day as John Wick: Chapter 4
Well, as it stands at the moment, May 21st 2021 is going to be a big day for Keanu Reeves fans, as not only will it see the arrival of John Wick: Chapter 4, but it’s also just been set as the release date for The Matrix 4. Warner Bros. had previously set Taika Waititi’s […]
