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This Iconic 44-Year-Old Cyberpunk Manga Still Hasn't Had A Live-Action Adaptation, Despite Many Attempts
One "high tech, low life" manga has an incredible legacy, but the 44-year-old cyberpunk story shockingly still hasn't had a live-action adaptation.
Akira’s Live-Action Movie Returns With New Concept Art Fans Have to See ASAP
Despite the development hell that Akira's live-action remake has gone through, new concept art has surfaced for the film and it looks stunning.
5 Anime That Survived Production Hell (and 3 That Haven’t Escaped Yet)
Some wild projects have been announced, with many beginning production over the last decade, but even the hottest anime can't escape development hell.
I Only Want Akira In Live-Action If It's Nothing Like The 1988 Anime
A live-action Akira movie has spent decades in development hell and I really hope it forgets trying to adapt the anime and covers the manga instead.
The 2 Big Reasons Akira's Live-Action Movie Hasn't Happened After 20+ Years Of Trying
A live-action adaptation of Akira hasn't been made despite Warner Bros. trying for 23 years, and there are 2 big reasons why it always falls through.
1 of Hollywood’s Most Divisive Live-Action Anime Movies Just Fell Apart, But All Hope Isn’t Lost
After more than two decades in production, the Akira live-action movie has been abandoned by Warner, leaving the rights up for grabs.
Akira Creator Katsuhiro Otomo Isn't Saying No to a Comeback, And Their New Manga Would Be Epic
Otomo hints at a comeback while Naoki Urasawa throws in his support, fueling speculation of a historic creative partnership.
Taika Waititi's Best Akira Promise Is That It'll Be Nothing Like The 1988 Anime Movie
If Taika Waititi's live-action Akira film ever actually happens, the fact it'll be nothing like the original anime movie makes it way more exciting.
It's Official: Akira Is Getting a Collectible 4K Remaster And It's on Sale Right Now
One of anime's most iconic movies, Akira, is getting a 4K remaster and limited edition steelbook that is on sale now!
Taika Waititi's Live-Action Akira Plan Proves It Needs To Be A TV Show, Not A Movie
There are many reasons why the Akira live-action adaptation may have to be a TV show, rather than a movie, if Taika Waititi's plan transpires.
"Death Is Just A New Opportunity": Taika Waititi Addresses What's Going On With His Star Wars Movie, Akira Adaptation, & Flash Gordon Reboot
Taika Waititi shares a expansive, but ambiguous update on his long-gestating big-name projects, including Star Wars, Akira, and Flash Gordon.
Taika Waititi's Upcoming Sci-Fi Is His Best Akira Replacement After 2 Decades Of Development Hell
Taika Waititi’s upcoming dystopian sci-fi movie can offer a glimpse of what his Akira film, which has been on hold for years now, would look like.
This $169 Million Box Office Bomb From 7 Years Ago Shows Why Akira’s Live-Action Movie Should Never Happen
Akira may have a cult following, but a live-action reboot of the beloved manga would be a risk, especially after this live-action flop from 2017.
Kaneda's Iconic Bike From Akira is Now on Sale, & The Price is Steep
The futuristic bike from the legendary sci-fi movie has jumped the screen into reality, allowing fans with cash to spare to relive Neo-Tokyo.
“Insulting The Concept Art”: Live-Action Akira Bikes Caused Fight With BMW, Ex-Director Recalls
Albert Hughes, ex-director of the live-action Akira movie, recalls how the bikes caused a fight with BMW and reveals his interaction with a designer.
“Dirty Little Secret”: Live-Action Akira Movie’s Production Troubles Detailed By One-Time Director
Albert Hughes, who was at one point attached to direct the live-action Akira remake, explains some of the behind-the-scenes troubles of the project.
Akira Creator Returns to Manga With First New Series in a Decade
Katsushiro Otomo teased on social media that he is beginning work on a new manga, which will be the first new creation in over a decade.
10 Reasons Akira's Live-Action Movie Is So Hard To Make
The live-action Akira movie has been in the works for over two decades. Here is why a live-action Akira remake is so difficult to make.
Taika Waititi's Akira Movie Reportedly Gets Surprising Development Update
After years of being seemingly stuck in development, a new report shares a surprising update on Taika Waititi’s live-action Akira movie.
Why Jordan Peele Didn't Direct the Akira Live-Action Remake
Acclaimed writer and director Jordan Peele explains why he did not want to direct the live-action remake of the iconic anime movie Akira.