The project has once again been set to "pause" at WB, with increasing budgetary concerns cited as the reason. Word is that the movie is not dead yet, but can Akira survive yet another set back?
We were led to believe that after Gary Oldman passed, Bonham Carter was still a lock for the role of Lady Miyako. Not so. While speaking to MTV the actress reveals that she doesn't know what project she will be doing next...
It seems WB have decided not to wait for Gary Oldman to make up his mind and instead offered the villainous (kinda) role of Colonel Shikishima to the brilliant Batman Begins and Inception actor..
The British actor addresses the recent rumors that he will star in the upcoming adaptation of Akira and what it has been like to step in front of IMAX cameras in Christopher Nolan's The Dark Knight Rises.
Word is that WB want to have this part cast by Thanksgiving and a whole bevy of young actors are expected to test over the next couple of days. Click to find out the 8 names courtesy of THR..
Oh yes... It seems that after she was offered the female lead in live-action adaptation of Akira, Kristen Stewart is now in "advanced talks" for the role. Hit the jump for more details...
Twitch Film is reporting that the Snow White and the Huntsman star has been offered the role of Kei, in Warner Bros.' live-action adaptation of Akira.
After reports of the TRON: Legacy star being Warner Bros' top choice to star in the upcoming live action version of Akira, it appears that the actor has indeed been offered the role of Kaneda...
KANEDAAAAAAA! It seems that Neo Tokyo will be exploding on the big screen whether we like it or not as Warner Bros give the go ahead to Akira. Click for the details that we have..
After a lot of problems, it seems that Warner Bros. will finally make a decision regarding a live-action adaptation of Katsuhiro Otomo's Akira sometime next week. Click for more details...
Well, the live action movie that WAS in production under Albert Hughes. But some of the designs may be kept, and Chris Weston reckons Akira fans would not be happy if they were!..
To coincide with the Blu-ray release of this classic Anime(here anyway) I thought I would go back and take a look at Katsuhiro Ôtomo's Akira...
Deadline report that the Book Of Eli director has departed WB's upcoming adaptation of the Manga classic...
It looks like WB will have to keep looking for a lead for their adaptation of the Manga classic. Reeves has passed on the role of Kaneda according to JoBlo..
As WB scramble to cast Albert Hugh's live action Akira flick with 2 leads, the latest name to emerge for gang leader Kaneda is love him or loathe him Keanu Reeves. Click for the details..
In two separate video interviews, each actor discusses the status and involvement they have with both movie adaptations! Check them out here...
The celebrated Anime is finally getting a Blu-ray release in the UK and Ireland. Get reacquainted with this classic while we await the live action remake and pray to Tetsuo that it's not rubbish!..
Racebending.com has started a Petition Protesting All-white Shortlist for ‘Akira’. Check it out after the jump
James Franco is in talks to star as the lead role Kaneda in the live action feature-film Akira.
The High School Musical Star will not be joining the cast of Akira!
Coming off the news that Zac Effron may play the lead, we now have word that Morgan Freeman is circling the role of Colonel Shikishima(that name will no doubt change!) in Albert Hughes live action version of the classic manga..
Is Zac Effron going to star in the live-action adaptation of the manga and anime classic Akira?
Director Albert Hughes(of the Hughes Bros) confirms that he and his bro will be helming the picture and revealed some more details during an interview on a BDK Reviews podcast. I doubt anyone is going to like what he had to say...
A very short, but revealing update on the live action Akira movie from an interview with Jonah Hex Producer Andrew Lazar over at Collider...
Apparently the pair behind The Book Of Eli and From Hell are in negotiations to bring the Manga/Anime to life on the big screen...