By Japanese anime is one of those things that Hollywood is going to keep trying to adapt, somehow forgetting the fact that it is niche as hell in the West. Something about it keeps on luring in filmmakers, siren-like, to crash their careers on the rocks. Like Akira. A live-action adaptation
THE BATMAN: PART II Has a Script
Finally, finally, it has arrived at DC Studios. By “it”, we mean the script to The Batman: Part II. 3 years ago, fans watched the original and many said “huh!” Just under a year ago, I rewatched it and paid attention, finding a lot to like the second time around
“F1” Strong At Box-Office As Others Crash
The Brad Pitt-led racing action thriller “F1” is headed for an opening on the high end of expectations. The film pulled in $10 million in previews on Thursday night with a further $13-14 million on opening day Friday with domestic opening weekend estimates now coming in at around $55 million
“Akira” Rights No Longer At Warner Bros.
After decades of failed struggles and millions spent while in development hell, Warner Bros. Pictures has waved the white flag of surrender when it comes to a live-action adaptation of the celebrated manga and ground-breaking 1988 anime feature “Akira”. The studio has let go of the screen rights to the
Marvel’s New “Spider-Man” Gets Its Lenser
Cinematographer Brett Pawlak has reportedly been hired to serve as director of photography on Marvel Studios and Sony Pictures’ highly anticipated “Spider-Man: Brand New Day”. He’ll collaborate once again with director Destin Daniel Cretton after the pair previously worked together on Cretton’s 2013 drama “Short Term 12,” the 2019 legal
