Two major anime titles, Ninja Scroll and Full Metal Panic, are set for live action adaptations and are nearing pre-production.
Ninja Scroll is to be produced by Leonardo DiCaprio (and Warner Brothers) headed company Appian Ways, whilst Mandalay Pictures has acquired the rights to Full Metal Panic.
It has been reported that the jolly April 1st Evangelion poll held by Yahoo! Japan, in which users were given the chance to select which actors they felt most appropriate for a supposed Evangelion live action movie production, may not be so fanciful after all.
In a move sure to please American and European fans of the Dragonball franchise, Twentieth Century Fox has decided to release the film Dragonball Evolution straight to the public, bypassing the routine screening normally given to reviewers.
The exact same tactic already seems to have helped the film’s Japanese release…
It ain't that bad if you fast-forward all the sitcom shit near the beginning. Stupid, completely impossible to take seriously, and yet I found it somewhat entertaining. Coupla good lines, too. Then again, I got... More
DBE = Epic Fail....... More
Fans may revile the Hollywood version of Dragonball, but it is far from the first attempt to adapt the manga; you can compare Hollywood’s live action versions from Korea and Taiwan below.
Dragonball Evolution, previews of which were much maligned by fans and critics alike, have defied expectations and topped box offices all over Asia.
The controversial Dragonball Evolution movie is attracting much attention in Japan for its unusual decision to refrain from any screenings at all to film critics, in what many interpret as a sign that 20th Century Fox know the title will be savaged.
New trailers and movie stills showing extended cuts of Dragon Ball Evolution have just been released. The newly revealed scenes show much more of how the film intends to handle fight sequences and finally reveal Goku’s trademark fighting uniform.
because goku was based off the japanese folklore of son goku. of course he'd be fucking asian. This movie was a pill of shit, Im glad I didnt see it in theaters.... More
this was new like a year ago and even then everyone knew it would be utter shit. the story gets raped in the opening credits. ... More
George Miller, original director of the Mad Max series of movies, has revealed plans to make an anime sequel to the classic post-apocalyptic, petrol-scavenging movie that propelled the then unknown actor Mel Gibson to stardom.
This comes as the latest news in a recent trend of Hollywood involvement with anime, which includes the Dragonball film and the upcoming Cowboy Bebop live-action film that will star Keanu Reeves.
I'm amused how easily that picture reminded me of Fallout. I never happened to watch Mad Max, but the game was outstanding for me and it's nostalgic to see the combination of that leather jacket... More
I wish for the artist that drew the cars in the Initial D manga or someone better to draw the post apocalyptic cars in Moemax. INTERCEPTOR! XD... More
The keening of Dragonball fans fills the air with renewed anguish with the news that the soon to be blockbuster disaster movie Dragonball Evolution has already had the script to a sequel written and made ready for production; the sequel promises to be “really, really cool” and to “more in-depth into a real Dragonball series, the kind of intergalactic world of Dragonball”.
The first film is still two months off its US release.
A fan produced live action version of Kentaro Miura’s masterpiece Berserk emerges, entitled Berserk – The Black Swordsman. The short film covers just the sort of ground you would expect of the dark fantasy, and is sure to impress.
This excellent work is by LED Productions, of Italy:
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The upcoming Hollywood theatrical film version of Dragonball has seen its promotional campaign ramp up in recent months, with the expected result of sending fans of the series into lurid rages.
One helpful 2channer has collected a number of comments from a a wide range of countries and translated them into Japanese for his fellow’s convenience. They do make for an entertaining read…
Piccolo from DBE = Lord Voldemort + Nosferatus... More
Uggg.... I really came late to this site... All that money they flush making stuff like that... Even a few mil, with modern technology (CG) could make a very wonderful "Priest-Kings of Gor"...... More
Many of those reviewing TMA Clannad AV parody Clonnad are saying the film’s emphasis is more on recreating story than it is upon merely setting the performers on each other; see for yourself in the below compilation of the dramatic scenes.
The fact that the video easily runs to 45 minutes is probably good evidence of dramatic credentials in itself, though whether they are carried off well is a matter I leave to your judgement…
Togijo no Senhime: Another Story Unexpectedly Gory
Coming of Age Day Illustrations Quite Formal
Atelier Shallie Plus Trailers Unbearably Cute
Pyramid Head’s Great Knife Replicated
Mortal Kombat X DLC More Gruesome Than Ever
Top 10 Most Anticipated Anime of Winter 2016
Splatoon “Super Play Time” Absolutely Cringe-worthy
Saijaku Muhai no Bahamut “Dragons & Mechs?”
Monster Hunter X Megaman Event Profusely Blue
Love Live! Sunshine!! MV “Will Brighten Up Your Day!”
Top 10 Best Anime Girls of 2015
Hai to Gensou no Grimgar “Has Oppai!”
Picking Up Japan Express Vol. 36 Worth a Pickup
Dimension W Out Of This World
Odin Sphere: Leifthrasir PV Certainly Nostalgic
One-Punch Man Soundtrack PV Packs A Wallop
XmasTrickStar “A White Christmas Indeed…”
Wo-Class Carrier Ero-MMD In Dire Straights
Voice Translation Tool Promotional Video “Inexcusable!”
Luck & Logic Far From Lucky
Yandere Simulator Possibly Headed to Kickstarter
Top 20 Recent Anime Most In Need Of A Sequel
Hyrule Warriors Legends PV Clashes Interminably
Akagami no Shirayukihime English Dub Surfaces
Koukaku no Pandora Really Opens That Box
Gate Season 2 Darker Than Ever
Super Sweet Sonico Bikini Figure
Top 10 Naughtiest Late Night Anime
Skimpy Elf Bikini Cosplay by Saku Supremely Sexy
Gothic Lolita Hatsune Miku Cosplay Busts Out
Delectable Dizzy Cosplay by Lechat
Dark Elf Cosplay by Non Very Dark Indeed
Titillating Tamako Cosplay Perfectly Pink
Goddess of 2ch: “Full of Lust & Urges (& Also Videos)!”
Raunchy Reisen Inaba Cosplay by Tsuyato
Haruhi Bunny Girl Cosplay Rocks Out
Youmu Ero-Cosplay by Madoka Adachi Deadly Sexy
Comiket 89 Cosplay Sickeningly Sweet
Comiket 89 Cosplay A Guilty Pleasure
Comiket 89 Cosplay Ceaselessly Sexy
Comiket 89 Cosplay Scorching Hot
Comiket 89 Cosplay Bottoms Out
Comiket 89 Cosplay Constantly Charming
Comiket 89 Cosplay Continues To Impress
