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DiCaprio Excited About Anime Adaptations, Won't Star In Them
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... MTV's Splash Page blog recently spoke to Leonardo DiCaprio about the progress in his production company, Appian Way's live action adaptations of Akira and Ninja Scroll. “We're waiting for the final draft of the script [for 'Akira'],” DiCaprio told MTV. “I’m a big fan of Japanese anime — that and another project called ‘Ninja Scroll’ we’re trying to get developed and made into a movie, and I know there a lot of loyal fans out there of the project and die-hard fans, so we’re going to try to do the best job we possibly can and we’re not going to make the movie until the script ...
Leonardo DiCaprio Won't Star in Either Akira or Ninja Scroll
FirstShowing.net —
... , the assumption was made that DiCaprio was interested in potentially starring in one or the other (or both). However, MTV debunks that rumor today and confirms that he's only going to produce - and make sure they stay true to their story. ...
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... Leonardo DiCaprio's production company may have acquired the live-action rights to the Japanime classics, "Akira" and "Ninja Scroll," but he won't be starring in either. [SplashPage] ...
Leonardo DiCaprio on Akira
Filmstalker —
... on live action adaptations of Akira and Ninja Scroll. We recently posted a script review of the new version of Akira. And now DiCaprio has given us a small update on where Akira is. And has also answered the question as to whether he is interested in starring in either. Leonardo DiCaprio 's Appian Way are making films of Akira and Ninja Scroll. We recently heard what some of the changes to the Akira story would be, based on a script review. And DiCaprio gave MTV Splashpage , through AICN an update on where they are. We’re waiting for the final ...
DiCaprio Says He Won't Act in 'Akira' or 'Ninja Scroll'
Get The Big Picture —
... officially denied that he's looking to star in either
one of the properties his Appian Way production shingle has picked up this year,
meaning you won't see him in
Akira or
Ninja Scroll.
But he confirms that they are getting made, which may
just cause you to hyperventilate all over again.
“We’re waiting for the final draft of the script [for
Akira],” DiCaprio told
MTV.
Gary Whitta
is writing that screenplay with talk ...
Leonardo DiCaprio Won't Be 'Akira'
Cinematical —
... having any connection to the film, and now DiCaprio has clarified his involvement. In an interview with MTV's Splash Page, he denied that he was going to be starring in Akira, nor will he be playing any part in Ninja Scroll (which ...
Lunchbreak New Movie News!!
Scene-Stealers —
... Leonardo DiCaprio’s production company has been snapping up classic anime properties for the purpose of live-action adaptations. ...
Mid-Week Movie News Wrap Up - Nov. 13, 2008
Screen Rant —
... “We’re waiting for the final draft of the script. I’m a big fan of Japanese anime - that and another project called Ninja Scroll we’re trying to get developed and made into a movie, and I know there a lot of loyal fans out there of the project and die-hard fans, so we’re going to try to do the best job we possibly can and we’re not going to make the movie until the script is in the right shape.”
Source: Splash Page
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Tobey Maguire’s ‘Robotech’ Remake Gets ‘Smallville’ Writers
MTV Movies Blog —
It looks like Leonardo DiCaprio isn’t the only anime fan with remakes on the brain. Tobey Maguire has jumped into the game with ‘Robotech,” a live action remake of the classic anime series. Warner Bros snagged the rights in 2007, with Maguire attached as a producer and possibly to star in the lead role.
According to The Hollywood Reporter, the project is moving forward, hiring “Smallville” writers Alfred Gough and Miles Millar to pen the screenplay. Surprisingly, they’re replacing Lawrence Kasdan ...
Leonardo DiCaprio Aims To ‘Beat The Reaper’ With Mob Adventure
MTV Movies Blog —
... DiCaprio has two movies in pre-production now, in addition to his development of “Akira,” so it’s not clear when the film might begin shooting. Given his dramatic, award-nominated turns of late, it will practically be a relief to see him in a dark, violent comedy like “Reaper.” ...
