DreamWorks has hired writer Laeta Kalogridis ("Birds of Prey") to adapt the Japanese manga franchise, "Ghost in the Shell," into 3D live-action.
Marvel comics legend, Ari Arad and Steven Paul of Seaside Entertainment originally brought the project to DreamWorks, and are now set to produce the futuristic detective thriller. Ghost in the Shell's story follows the exploits of a female cyborg who works for the Japanese National Public Safety Commission, a unit that specializes in fighting technology-related crime.
Originally created by Masamune Shirow, "Ghost in the Shell" was first published in 1989. To date, it now has two more manga editions, three anime film adaptations and two anime TV series. DreamWorks already has some experience with the franchise as the second anime film, "Ghost in the Shell 2: Innocence," was released in the U.S. by DreamWorks in 2004.
Jamie Moss was the original writer but it eventually shifted to Kalogridis who has also written and produced Martin Scorsese's upcoming thriller "Shutter Island," which stars Leonardo DiCaprio.
LEEE777 - Well I loved the animated movie, so this will be so sweet as a live action feature! Cannot wait I tell you! ; )
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