Now that Akira is in a state of production limbo, its cast has the freedom to move around to other projects, and that’s just what Garrett Hedlund is doing. The Tron: Legacy actor, who would of played Kaneda in Akira, is now signing on to a surprising project, and he is getting some major…[ more ]
If you thought that Akira’s script issues (or budget concerns) would be the end of the relatively small budgeted adaptation for the manga, then you’re are sorely mistaken (as am I). The fact that Warner Bros. is (probably) slashing the budget on the movie makes me wonder if this can be the huge live-action…[ more ]
UPDATED: Variety has word that its not the budget that’s the problem its the script. A new writer has been brought in to polish Akira’s script and the budget will remain the same.
Warner Bros. live-action adaptation of Akira can’t seem to get off the ground right, even after the movie seemed to…[ more ]
Is this the official synopsis for the live-action Akira film? Acting Auditions (via Bleeding Cool) seems to think so. According to the site they have come across what appears to be the official synopsis for the adaption of the cult manga hit. Read the plot for Akira below.
Kaneda is a bar owner…[ more ]
Ken Watanabe is now being courted for the role of Colonel in Jaume Collet-Serra’s Akira, according to Twitch. This is the same role that Gary Oldman is in neogitations for. However according to the report Oldman is no longer in the running and will not appear in Akira. So this is a great choice for…[ more ]
After being on the top of the short list Garret Hedlund has been offered the role of Kaneda in Jaume Collet-Serra’s live-action Akira movie. Earlier this year, WB had announced that the live-action had been green lit after being in project limbo for years. Of course there are other cast members to consider…[ more ]
Talk about your “out of left field” news. Variety is reporting that WB has officially green-lit the live-action adaptation of the futuristic anime/manga Akira and that its director, Jaume Collet-Serra, already has an actor in mind for the lead. Collet- Serra will have to find a way for this live-action mega adaptation to…[ more ]
Finally, you can enjoy the legacy at home with the release of Tron: Legacy on Blu-ray and DVD. So get on your lightcycle and race into my review of Disney’s spectacularly cool action-adventure.
The Film
For my full review of just the film, check out my original review of Tron: Legacy here.
Want an experience that overwhelms your…[ more ]
When we last heard heard news about the new Bourne film, there was a short list of actors being considered for the male lead. Now consider that list shortened but with a few new additions to that list. While we cannot firm which names were taken off the list, Deadline can confirm that Joel Edgerton,…[ more ]
Empire has revealed five new images from the highly-anticipated film Tron Legacy, which will arrive in theaters nationwide December 17, 2010. Tron Legacy will be front and center at this year’s Comic-Con as it has its unprecedented third year in front of fans.
The movie revolves around Kevin Flynn missing while his 20-something son Sam goes…[ more ]
Walter Salles and Francis Ford Coppola’s long in development adapatation of Jack Kerouac’s classic novel On The Road has gained a little more momentum. Kirsten Dunst is the latest actress to sign on for the film.
Salles and Coppola first acquired the rights to On the Road thirty years ago, but financial problems kept the project in…[ more ]
Noah Ringer is Joining Cowboys and Aliens
The casting couch this week is pretty nice with two young actors that we start to hear more about in the coming year and beyond as they are immensely talented. Noah Ringer, the young star of Last Airbender and Garrett Hedlund, the lead in Tron Legacy have lined up…[ more ]
Early today we reported that John Krasinski was all but official for the role as Captain America/Steve Rogers, turns out that is not true as the insiders at Deadline Hollywood say he is out along many of the other named few, but that there is some considerations and favorites.
The article states that Joe Johnston and…[ more ]
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