Hollywood’s live-action Your Name film was previously announced to have director Lee Isaac Chung at the helm, but that’s no longer the case. According to a report on Deadline, scheduling conflicts have caused Chung to leave the project, which makes him the second to do …Read more »
Hollywood and anime. They go together like… well, a lot of times, it feels like they don’t. Live-action adaptations of anime are already fraught with peril. But it seems like when Hollywood in particular has a go, the peril is even more perilous. It’s not …Read more »
There’s no way of knowing just how spot-on the upcoming Netflix live-action Cowboy Bebop series will be, but at least we now know when to expect it. A fall release window was announced during this week’s Geeked Week run of announcements from the streaming service, …Read more »
Netflix made a big announcement today, putting Godzilla vs. Kong director Jordan Vogt-Roberts in the role of director and producer for its live-action Mobile Suit Gundam movie. The project has Legendary Entertainment and Sunrise teaming up on the production, following up on the studio’s original …Read more »
TOHO Studios and Netflix have inked a deal so that Netflix can use some of TOHO’s stage facilities for projects. Their first project together will be the previously announced live-action adaptation of Yu Yu Hakusho. It didn’t say when the project aims to be finished, …Read more »
In addition to this season’s anime adaptation, Ken Wakui’s Tokyo Revengers manga is inspiring a live-action film that’s on the way to theaters in Japan. The feature was originally set for an October 9, 2020 opening, but like many big screen debuts it was delayed …Read more »
Homunculus, the horror manga by Hideo Yamamoto, is set for a live-action film. Now we have some details on that film and a brand-new trailer. The film is directed by Takashi Shimizu, who’s best known for his horror films like Ju-on: The Grudge and Hell …Read more »
Think you know the story of the upcoming Rurouni Kenshin film? Think again. The story of Rurouni Kenshin: The Final will differ from the original manga, says Takeru Satoh, who stars in the film. Satoh, who plays Kenshin, revealed the news at an event this …Read more »
It looks like Netflix is betting on Yu Yu Hakusho for their next IRL remake of a beloved anime. The hype is… cautious. We all know that the world of live-action anime remakes is a little varied. But even if you’re a picky watcher, there are …Read more »
Metal Gear Solid is on its way to the movies, starring Oscar Isaac as Solid Snake! It’s safe to say we’re all abuzz waiting for more news about the flick. How are we going to keep ourselves occupied? Easy: by dipping into even more live-action …Read more »
The two upcoming live-action Rurouni Kenshin films, originally set for this year, are set to hit screens in Japan next year. Now, thanks to a fresh teaser trailer, we know exactly when. The Final slashes its way on-screen April 23, followed by The Beginning on June …Read more »
There’s a lot of talk about live-action adaptations lately, from rumors that a Demon Slayer show is in the works to casting news for the upcoming Cowboy Bebop series. But for some fans, a live-action adaptation stomps all over the memories of their favorite anime. …Read more »
Is a live-action Demon Slayer in the works? Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba is a demonic hit, with about a bazillion copies of the manga sold and people rushing to see the film in Japan. Amid the this Demon Slayer madness, “secret negotiations” are already …Read more »
The 46-minute long panel “Paul W.S. Anderson | Mortal Kombat, Resident Evil and a sneak peek at Monster Hunter,” which took place at the digital New York Comic Con Metaverse, gave us a brief scene from the upcoming Monster Hunter Hollywood adaptation. The clip in …Read more »
Osamu Tezuka’s Eisner-nominated manga Barbara, which is available in English through Digital Manga Publishing, is getting a live action adaptation. The movie opens in Japan next month, and a trailer has been released. The movie was directed by Osamu’s son, Macoto Tezka. Christopher Doyle is …Read more »
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