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The live-action movie adaptation of Katsuhiro Otomo's apocalyptic classic Akira could be a toned-down PG-13. But what we're really worried about is the alleged new script details. Spoilers ahead. More »
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Kiss a live-action look at spectacularly dystopian future goodbye. The live action remake of manga classic Akira is dead. Sad: We so wanted to see The Capsules, or at least the jacket, in real life. More »
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Wondering what the big scifi eye candy of summer 2009 will be? Chances are it'll be the live action version of post-apocalyptic manga classic Akira, executive produced by creator of the original series Katsuhiro Otomo. Adapting the six-book series into two movies, the new version of this dystopian tale of a boy who becomes a mega-weapon will be the feature debut of Irish director Ruairi Robinson. Wondering what to expect from next year's next big thing? Read on after the jump. More »
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