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Producer Lazar: Live-Action Akira is 'Priority Project'
Producer Lazar: Live-Action Akira is 'Priority Project'
"Not realistic to go before the third quarter of next year for a 2011 release"
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:: The Playlist :: — ... A live-action adaptation of manga "Akira" is reportedly a "real priority" and may "go before the third quarter of next year for a 2011 release." Produced by Leonardo DiCaprio's Appian Way production company, the adaptation is set for a two features that will cover 3 volumes of the story about a governmental genetic project and a teenager's attempt to save a fellow biker gang member. [AnimeNetwork] ...

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/Film — ... The live-action Akira remains a priority project at Warner Bros, according to producer Andrew Lazar, but if it does get the green light, it won’t be any time soon. [AnimeNewsNetwork] ...

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