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‘Akira’: Warner Bros. Drops Rights to Live-Action Movie Adaptation!!

Akira‘s motorcycle has once again stalled out on the road to a live-action adaptation. According to The Hollywood Reporter, Warner Bros. has given up the film rights to the classic cyberpunk manga and anime feature after over 20 years of trying to put together a new spin. The rights have been returned to the original manga publisher Kodansha, and, reportedly, interested producers and creatives are … Continue reading ‘Akira’: Warner Bros. Drops Rights to Live-Action Movie Adaptation!!

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‘Akira’: Producer Reveals Long-Gestating Live-Action Adaptation to Get an Update!!

It’s been many, many years since we last heard of the Akira live-action adaptation, and fans felt like it was dead in the water again. However, during a recent interview, the movie’s producer Andrew Lazar provided an unexpected update on the movie and even teased when fans should keep their eyes peeled for the next piece of news. The comment came during a sit-down with … Continue reading ‘Akira’: Producer Reveals Long-Gestating Live-Action Adaptation to Get an Update!!

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‘Star Wars’: Taika Waititi Eyed to Direct A Movie!!

Taika Waititi is being eyed to direct a new Star Wars movie for Lucasfilm once he wraps Thor: Love and Thunder for Marvel, according to the Hollywood Reporter. It’s unclear whether this is the same project that Kevin Feige is producing, or a separate one entirely. Waititi recently directed the last episode of The Mandalorian, which was very well received by Disney+ subscribers. He also … Continue reading ‘Star Wars’: Taika Waititi Eyed to Direct A Movie!!

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‘Matrix 4’, ‘Akira’ and ‘Mortal Kombat’ Get Release Date Updates!!

The Matrix 4 is getting even closer to (un)reality. After a slew of casting announcements this past week, Warner Bros. has scheduled the yet-untitled Matrix sequel for a May 21, 2021 release. Because the Matrix has never been a franchise to shy away from mind-bending paradoxes, that places it in direct competition with John Wick: Chapter 4, which means Keanu Reeves will be battling himself … Continue reading ‘Matrix 4’, ‘Akira’ and ‘Mortal Kombat’ Get Release Date Updates!!

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‘Akira’: Taika Waititi Says He Still Plans to Direct!!

Warner Bros. continues to insist upon a live-action adaptation of Akira despite a lack of public interest and going through a roster of directors that has currently landed on Taika Waititi. It’s not that Akira is “bad” (I personally don’t care for it, but I understand its popularity), but despite the fandom for certain anime properties, we have yet to see an adaptation that really … Continue reading ‘Akira’: Taika Waititi Says He Still Plans to Direct!!

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Taika Waititi to Direct a Secret Fox Searchlight Movie Before ‘Thor 4’!!

It appears that Taika Waititi’s next movie won’t be Thor 4 after all. No, the Marvel sequel isn’t being delayed. Instead, the Thor: Ragnarok filmmaker will be squeezing in a different project altogether later this year, before he heads back into the Marvel Cinematic Universe for the next two years. Per Variety, Waititi was approached about writing and directing this unspecified project by producer Garrett … Continue reading Taika Waititi to Direct a Secret Fox Searchlight Movie Before ‘Thor 4’!!

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Features, Superhero

‘Thor 4’: Taika Waititi to Direct for Marvel Sequel as WB’s ‘Akira’ is Delayed Again!!

Taika Waititi is set to write and direct a fourth film in Marvel’s Thor franchise after a successful collaboration with stars Chris Hemsworth and Tessa Thompson on 2017’s Thor: Ragnarok, Collider has confirmed with sources. Waititi had been slated to next direct an Akira movie for Warner Bros., but according to The Hollywood Reporter, that project has been plagued by typical development problems and delayed once … Continue reading ‘Thor 4’: Taika Waititi to Direct for Marvel Sequel as WB’s ‘Akira’ is Delayed Again!!

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‘Flash Gordon’: Taika Waititi Set to “Crack” an Animated Film for Disney-Fox!!!

20th Century Fox is going back to the drawing board on a Flash Gordon reboot. Again. The studio has been trying to get a new feature film adaptation of the 1934 comic strip off the ground for years, and now Deadline reports that Thor: Ragnarok helmer Taika Waititi has been hired to take a stab at a Flash Gordon animated movie. Deadline says he’s writing … Continue reading ‘Flash Gordon’: Taika Waititi Set to “Crack” an Animated Film for Disney-Fox!!!

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‘Akira’: Taika Waititi’s Adaption Gets a 2021 Release Date!!

The live-action adaptation of Akira has been through a multitude of directors (I’ve been writing about this movie since at least 2009 when Rurari Robinson was attached to direct), and it was getting close back in 2011 with Jaume Collet-Serra (The Shallows), but then that fell apart. Then Taika Waititi boarded the adaptation in September 2017 and it looks like his version might actually be … Continue reading ‘Akira’: Taika Waititi’s Adaption Gets a 2021 Release Date!!

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‘Akira’: Filming Details Emerge as California Film Commission Grants a Massive Tax Credit!!!

The California Film Commission today announced that 18 film projects, including the big-budget Akira, have been selected for the latest round of tax credits under the state’s Film & TV Tax Credit Program 2.0. That’s great news for the filming industry in California, which is currently competing with production-friendly states like Georgia and their lucrative tax incentives, but it’s big news for fans of the … Continue reading ‘Akira’: Filming Details Emerge as California Film Commission Grants a Massive Tax Credit!!!

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Taika Waititi Shares Casting Plans for Possible ‘Akira’ Adaptation!!!

Taika Waititi is currently enjoying the marketing blitz that accompanies the release of his upcoming Marvel film, Thor: Ragnarok. But amidst all the interviews and press events, Waititi found time to talk about the rumors concerning him directing Warner Bros.’ live-action Akira adaptation. That project has been in the works for quite some time–our own news coverage on it goes back to 2009–but with the anime’s 30th anniversary arriving next … Continue reading Taika Waititi Shares Casting Plans for Possible ‘Akira’ Adaptation!!!

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Taika Waititi in Talks to Direct ‘Akira’ for Warner Bros.!!!

It looks like Warner Bros.’ long-developing adaptation of the graphic novel Akira is heating back up, this time with an extremely buzzworthy director. Deadline reports that Thor: Ragnarok director Taika Waititi is now in talks to take the helm of the Akira remake, which takes place in a rebuilt New Manhattan and revolves around the leader of a biker gang. The studio has been developing … Continue reading Taika Waititi in Talks to Direct ‘Akira’ for Warner Bros.!!!

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Warner Bros. Courting ‘Get Out’ Director Jordan Peele for ‘Akira’!!!

Warner Bros. has been trying to adapt the popular 1988 anime Akira for a while now. You can go through our archives and see that the title has passed through directors including The Hughes Brothers (From Hell), Ruairi Robinson (The Last Days on Mars), and Jaume Collet-Serra (Unknown) with the Collet-Serra version coming closest to production before the studio decided to pull the plug. The … Continue reading Warner Bros. Courting ‘Get Out’ Director Jordan Peele for ‘Akira’!!!

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Box Office, Indian

Dear Zindagi Post Weekend Becomes the 23rd Highest Grosser of 2016!!

The Gauri Shinde directed film Dear Zindagi starring Shah Rukh Khan and Alia Bhatt released last week on Friday. The film which opened on a good note seems to have been well accepted by the audience. In fact the film has managed to post good collections figures at the box office. In this box office report we take a look at the Opening Weekend collections … Continue reading Dear Zindagi Post Weekend Becomes the 23rd Highest Grosser of 2016!!

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‘Don’t Breathe’ Stays At Top As ‘Light Between Oceans’ And ‘Morgan’ Open Low At The BO!!

Labor Day weekend is sending the Summer 2016 movie season out with more of a whimper than a bang, but that isn’t to say there aren’t performances that stand out. While the weekend’s two new wide releases—The Light Between Oceans and Morgan—failed to have much of an impact on the overall weekend, Sony‘s horror/thriller Don’t Breathe became only the second horror film to top the weekend box office two … Continue reading ‘Don’t Breathe’ Stays At Top As ‘Light Between Oceans’ And ‘Morgan’ Open Low At The BO!!

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Action, Indian, Thriller

Akira (2016) Review!!

Synopsis – A gripping action thriller about a college girl Akira, who has grown up with the ideals of being self reliant. Her life spirals out of control when she becomes unwittingly involved in a crime involving four corrupt police officers. My Take – It seems actress Sonakshi Sinha has finally found herself a role in which she plays more than a damsel in distress or just … Continue reading Akira (2016) Review!!

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