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Joseph Gordon Levitt Denies ‘Akira’ Involvement…For Now
It’s been quite some time since we’ve heard anything from the live-action “Akira” movie front, ever since it was initially announced earlier this year that Warner Bros. and Leonardo DiCaprio’s Appian Way production company snagged the license to bring the manga-turned-anime classic to the big ...
‘G.I. Joe’ Star Joseph Gordon-Levitt Undergoes Transformation For Cobra Commander Role
‘G.I. Joe’ Star Joseph Gordon-Levitt Undergoes Transformation For Cobra Commander Role
moviesblog.mtv.com — While most of the cast of “G.I. Joe: Rise of Cobra” has already been revealed in all their costumed glory , Joseph Gordon-Levitt’s take on the fanatical Cobra Commander is one that’s remained firmly mysterious. Now thanks to a ... (more) ‘G.I. Joe’ Star Joseph Gordon-Levitt Undergoes ...
Joseph Gordon Levitt Says No to 'Akira'
Joseph Gordon Levitt Says No to 'Akira'
cinematical.com — One of my very first posts on Cinematical was on Leonardo DiCaprio's Akira remake -- and my inbox was flooded for days with cries of protest and racism. Hopefully, all of those readers will be pleased at the news that at least one Anglo-American is ... (more) Joseph Gordon Levitt Says No to 'Akira'
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Joseph Gordon Levitt Says No to 'Akira'
Cinematical — One of my very first posts on Cinematical was on Leonardo DiCaprio's Akira remake -- and my inbox was flooded for days with cries of protest and racism. Hopefully, all of those readers will be pleased at the news that at least one Anglo-American is no longer associated with the production. Joseph Gordon-Levitt was caught by MTV at the Toronto Film Festival, where he blew off any and all suggestion that he was ever cast in the film. "That just goes to show what you can believe about what people write about movies. I love the ...

Weekend Movie News Wrap Up: September 14, 2008
Screen Rant — ... can’t be good news for Pierce Brosnan’s The Topkapi Affair. Source: Variety 3. Those of you holding your breath for a film version of Akira starring Leonardo DiCaprio and Joseph Gordon Levitt  better exhale quick. Levitt says that his rumored involvement in the film is pure fiction and as far as he is aware here isn’t even a script yet. Ruairi Robinson has his name on the director’s chair. Source: MTV via Joblo 4. I love a good casting choice, but I really ...

Warner Bros. Unrolling ‘Ninja Scroll’ For the Big Screen
MTV Movies Blog — ... , “Ninja Scroll” is going to be remade at Warner Bros., with DiCaprio’s Appian Way producing. If you remember, DiCaprio’s production shingle is also behind Warner Bros’ live-action “Akira.” Alex Tse, who is fresh off Zack Snyder’s ...

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