After more than two decades in the development of limbo, Warner Bros. has officially lost the rights of live action Akira. As reported by Deadline, the rights have now returned to the Manga Kodansha publisher, putting a hard stop (for now) on Hollywood long-lasting attempts to bring the iconic anime of 1988 to live-action.
They should make some fans of the iconic franchise happy. To give a perspective, WB resisted Akira Since 2002. Over 20 years of false departures, rotating directors, launch items and profound pockets for development are over 20 years.
Big names like Stephen Norrington, Albert Hughes, Jaume Colle-SerraAND Taika Waititi Everyone circled the director’s presidency at different times. Leonardo DiCaprioThe Appian Way was strongly involved. There was also a 18.5 million dollar California tax credit related to the film.
In various points, Michael Pitt, Garrett Hedlund, Kristen Stewart, Helena Bonham CarterAND Ken Watanabe they were attacked, or at least close to it.
Akira was directed by Katsuhiro ôtomoAnd it is a historic anime based on the ôtomo manga. The film follows Tetsuo, a teenager whose exposure to a secret military experiment awakens dangerous psychic potential, transforming it into a threat of the city level.
Her best friend Kaneda is the only one who can stop him, all against the background of a neo-toyo in decomposition. The visual elements and themes of the film have influenced generations of science fiction filmmakers, but adapting it has proven to be a cursed effort.
The Hollywood track record with anime adaptations is at most rocky. 2017 by Paramount Ghost in the Shell With Scarlett Johansson It was an error of $ 110 million that gained just over $ 40 million at national level and aroused a large backlash for the trunk.
Netflix’s Cowboy Bebop The series, despite the anticipation of the fans, was canceled less than a month after the launch. Original Bebop creator Shinichirō Watanabe He said to Forbes that “he could not bear to watch” the live-action version.
According to reports, the Live Action rights of Akira cost Warner Bros. Eight figures over the years. Now that they have returned to Kodansha’s hands, the race is apparently again as a war of offers is already underway, although no specific parts have been appointed.
So, another study will eventually make an attempt or several attempts to try to create this story on the big screen.
By Joey Gour
Source: Geek Tyrant
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