Today I read this which made many anime fans were groaning in collective pain at news: live action Akira is still on the planning, 2 top script writers (Mark Fergus and Hawk Ostby)is trying to adapt Akira for Hollywood screen. Who are these 2? Well these are the guys who did the script for Children of Men, arguably one of the best sci fi movie lately.
I for one, welcome this live action adaptation, since I have a hunch that it will be good. I definitely pay a ticket to see this movie.
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