In this edition, find out about some of the weirdest and worst Transformers, listen to animators react to Akira and explain animation history, and more.
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Creator Katsuhiro Otomo, who directed the influential 1988 anime classic, confirmed an Akira sequel series is in the works as well as a film 4K remaster.
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Warner Bros. has set its Akira release date for 2021. Taika Waititi, the filmmaker behind Thor: Ragnarok and The Hunt for the Wilderpeople, is directing.
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The live-action Akira really is happening, with Taika Waititi still likely attached to direct for producer Leonardo DiCaprio.
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Have you ever noticed the many Batman and Akira connections? The animated version of the Caped Crusader crosses over a lot with that anime masterpiece.
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This month's Let's Get Animated celebrates the release of the groundbreaking Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse, with the 15 most beautiful animated movies.
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In 1988, one of the most important anime films of all time hit theaters. Now, it's time to explore Akira at 30 and what its legacy means.
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Check out a whole bunch of brand new artwork from Gallery 1988's Crazy 4 Cult 11 art, paying tribute to your favorite movies from decades past.
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Taika Waititi says his live-action Akira remake would be more like the comics and less like the 1988 movie.
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Thor: Ragnarok director Taika Waititi gives potential Akira remake casting details and confirms that he would use Asian leads for the live-action film.
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After years of starts and stops, it seems like Warner Bros.' live-action adaptation of Akira might finally happen. Read the Akira Taika Waititi news here.
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(Welcome to /Response, the companion piece to our /Answers series and a space where /Film readers can chime in and offer their two cents on a particular question.) Earlier this week, the /Film team wrote about our favorite movie vehicles. We then opened the floor to our readers: what is your favorite cinematic mode of transportation? And you let…
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Here's why Jordan Peele turned down Akira – the Get Out director is far more interested in pursuing his own personal projects.
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Get Out's Jordan Peele is reportedly on the top of Warner Bros.' list of potential Akira remake directors.
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Warner Bros. has narrowed down their Akira director shortlist to two filmmakers, one of which has just released a movie this weekend.
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Hero Complex Gallery's Sci-Scapes show features an eye-popping sci-fi crossover poster that is chock full of your favorite movies and TV shows.
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A batch of new Craig Drake artwork was unveiled for the artist's third solo show, paying tribute to movies such as Ghostbsuters, Alien, The Shining & more.
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If you've ever wondered what a computer animated Akira may look like, two fans spent years on a little tribute video that recreates some excerpts in 3D.
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See some of your favorite vehicles from film and television get turned into Mad Max movie cars in a new illustration series by artist Scott Park.
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Some Akira concept art from an iteration in the works back in 2014 has Chris Evans and Joseph Gordon-Levitt imagined in the lead roles. Check it out.
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Still desperate for a live-action version of the popular Japanese manga, Warner Bros. is hoping to have Justin Lin directing Akira for them.
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The Hero Complex Gallery has released a 12 science fiction print set by artist Jordan Buckner called "Visions of a Past, Present and Future". Check it out.
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There are new rumors about the Akira live-action remake, but which are correct? At least one, involving Batman director Christopher Nolan, is pretty shady.
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Marco Ramirez has been hired to write a screenplay for a live-action adaptation of the anime Akira. Find out about the back-from-the-dead Akira adaptation.
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The Hero Complex Gallery in Los Angeles presents the amazing work in the Craig Drake Solo Show II. Star Wars, Tron, Kill Bill and Pulp Fiction are all here.
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Light, and light juxtaposed with architecture, is the focus of Illuminate, the latest pop culture art exhibit by Raid 71 Bottleneck gallery in Brooklyn NY
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Gary Whitta unproduced projects include a live-action Akira movie, Escape From New York reboot, World of Warcraft, and a rumored Starcraft project.
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