Having been in development for over 15 years now, it seems that the live-action Hollywood remake of Akira is finally starting to move forward towards production. With Thor: Ragnarok director Taika Waititi reportedly circling the director’s chair – and stating that he’s looking to adapt the manga, rather than the classic anime movie – it […]
Taika Waititi confirms that he still plans to direct Akira after Thor: Love and Thunder
Although he’s filled out his upcoming slate with the Michael Fassbender-headlined Next Goal Wins and Marvel sequel Thor: Love and Thunder, director Taika Waititi has confirmed that he remains committed to the long-gestating live-action Akira movie, although scheduling issues mean that fans of the classic anime still face a lengthy wait before it comes to […]
The Most Iconic Cult Classics
Check out EJ Moreno’s ten most iconic cult classics… Join our host EJ Moreno as he breaks down the ten cult classics that he believes that are most impactful. This video includes films from all over the globe and vastly different genres, showing the range of the “cult classic” label. SEE ALSO: The Most Iconic […]
Taika Waititi on board to direct Thor 4 for Marvel as Akira delayed
As reported by The Hollywood Reporter, Taika Waititi is returning to Marvel Studios and the world of Thor. Yes, the Thor: Ragnarok director will helm the fourth installment in the franchise, with Chris Hemsworth expected to return in the lead role. While this news will undoubtedly make fans of the MCU happy, there’s one studio […]
Taika Waititi’s Akira movie gets a 2021 release date
A live-action adaptation of the classic manga Akira has been in development for nearly 20 years, and finally Warner Bros. has announced release date of May 21st, 2021 for the Taika Waititi (Thor: Ragnarok) directed film, which puts it head-to-head with the recently announced John Wick: Chapter 4. Last year Waititi spoke about wanting to adapt […]
Taika Waititi confirms Akira talks, wants to adapt the manga rather than the anime movie
Taika Waititi has said that he would want to craft an adaptation of the Akira manga, rather than the anime. There has been a lot of talk over the years about a live action adaptation of the much beloved Japanese property Akira. Numerous directors have been suggested for the task but the latest to be […]
Taika Waititi offers a few words on his plans for Akira
Although he’s currently in pre-production on his next film Jojo Rabbit – where he’ll portray an imaginary Hitler – director Taika Waititi also remains in development on the long-gestating live-action Akira movie. Waititi has previously said that he’s keen to adapt the original manga rather than the iconic anime film, and the Thor: Ragnarok helmer has […]
Taika Waititi in talks to direct Akira adaptation
As we approach the release of the next Marvel Cinematic Universe film Thor: Ragnarok, we may have an idea of what director Taika Waititi’s next big blockbuster project will be, as Deadline is reporting that he has entered talks with Warner Bros. to adapt the graphic novel series Akira into a live action feature film. WB has […]
Jordan Peele is being courted to direct the live-action Akira movie
Warner Bros. is courting Jordan Peele to direct the long awaited film adaptation of the popular anime Akira. With the success brought his way through his work directing Get Out – a horror film centred on a young black man visiting his girlfriend’s creepy Caucasian family – one can imagine that Peele will be getting […]
Warner Bros. resurrects live-action Akira with Daredevil showrunner
It looks like Warner Bros.’ planned live-action Akira adaptation is back on, with The Hollywood Reporter revealing that new Daredevil co-showrunner Marco J. Ramirez (Sons of Anarchy) has signed on to write a script for the studio’s take on the anime classic. Warner Bros. has been mulling over an Akira movie since the early 2000s, […]
