A Hollywood movie adaptation of interminable Shonen Jump manga Bleach is said to be underway, causing much distress amongst fans fearing another DragonBall or Akira style “adaptation” of a manga classic.
According to the reports, Warner Brothers and Viz Media have concluded a movie contract, and Peter Segal (director of such classics as “Get Smart” and “50 First Dates” and said to be a fan of the series) is likely to be directing.
The adaptation itself would be of the manga rather than the anime, although there are no details as to how faithful to the original it will be.
The adaptation was initially mooted in 2010, but only recently has production been confirmed. Mangaka Tite Kubo has apparently yet to comment on the development.
Given the less than stellar record of Hollywood anime and manga adaptations, there is a certain amount of scepticism as to whether this latest effort will be any different – although optimists point to the possibility of seeing Kubo sulking if it fails dreadfully.
I never knew there was an Akira Manga. I just watched the movie out of curiosity after reading about it being some kind of Anime classic.
…the ending still haunts me to this day. OH THE HUMANITY!
Bleach may not be particularly great but hollywood will manage to make even Bleach worse, much much worse, I’m sure of it.
This is already giving me a headache, another one of those godawfull hollywood abominations will be made :/
when will you stop hollywood, when will you stop :/
if ichigo actor is yellow painted hair japanese, I won’t watching it, if the actor is western, I also quit watching it … I think they must use Latino for this …
Another Epic Fail for America. Another Epic Fail for Hollywood. I’m pretty damn sure Japan could make a very superior and Epic Win Bleach movie (live) if they wanted to. And I have seen lots of Japanese live movies based off of anime that are VERY good.
We Say this! BUT!! Warner Bros have always Participated in the *BETTER* Key word here is BETTER Anime->Movie Adaptations, Prime Examples:
-DEATH NOTE 1 & 2 movies
-Gantz Live Action Movie
and soon to join the list
RURONI KENSHIN MOVIE!! also by Warner Bros and it looks BEAST!!:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9eq3aRMveZQ&feature=related
There is still hope XD !?