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Published: Jan 10, 2012 by meza
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 In news that will likely disappoint some people, Warner Bros. has once more taken the plug on their live-action remake of the Anime movie Akira. The precise motive for this is not known, but apparently it has to do with the studio looking to reduce the $90 million budget almost by 50 %, moving it to $60 million. That wouldn't be an simple task for an effects-heavy project like Akira.
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Published: Sep 6, 2011 by meza
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 Studio Ghibli not too long ago released 2 new initiatives by its co-founders Hayao Miyazaki and Isao Takahata, reports TwitchFilm. Miyazaki is reported to be focusing on an “autobiography”. No more information have been released by the studio and it's still not clear if Miyazaki is focusing on his own autobiography or adapting someone else’s. Isao Takahata (Grave of the Fireflies) is supposedly focusing on a new movie centered on the classic Japanese folk story about a princess who had been found as a baby inside the stalk of a bamboo plant. Takahata directed his previous feature movie My Neighbors the Yamadas in 1999.
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Published: Sep 5, 2011 by meza
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 Even though live action adaptations of cartoons titles have been showing difficult beasts to wrangle onto to screens (witness Warner Bros.’ titanic fight with Akira), that isn’t stopping filmmakers from attempting. Now Snakes on a Plane director David R Ellis is the newest name connected to a take on Yasuomi Umetsu's 1998 film Kite.
Placed in a future state where the economy has collapsed and crime is rife (so it doesn’t even have to be the future, does it?), Kite concentrates on a young woman who continues the search for her cop father’s killer, cooperating with his ex-partner, but never suspecting that he might be the man behind the killing. And there’s also a corrupt security force doing big bucks by trafficking in girls…
The cartoons itself is recognized for its graphic depictions of sex and violence, though it’s unknown how much of that is going to be adopted to the new version. "I am a big fan of Yasuomi Umetsu and honoured to bring the amazing realm of Kite to the big screen," Ellis says to Variety. He’s not the first person to make the try, though: in 2006, Mexican directors Jorge and Javier Aguilera were assigned with the task and Rob Cohen was producing the film, but nothing has since come of it. Maybe Ellis - whose most recent movie, Shark Night 3D, will bite into our cinemas on September 30 - may be the man to make it work.
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Published: May 23, 2011 by meza
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Along with the ever-increasing popularity of shows like Pokemon and Sailor Moon, many Americans decided to dig deeper in the fascinating realm of anime. If you want to enjoy more of this original Japanese art form than what is presented on TV, this top 10 list will guide you in the proper direction.  10. X 3 Eyes: Perfect Collection Yakumo
just is not having a good day. Besides he meet the mysterious Pai (who
claims to be the last of an immortal race of monsters), but he gets
tangled up in her mission to turn into human. 3 X 3 Eyes: Perfect
Collection is a splicing from the first 4 volumes in this six-part
series in line with the popular manga. Even though the cartoon is
run-of-the-mill, the character design is great - the cast is really
credible and realistic they make the film really come to life.
 9. Armitage III: Poly-Matrix In
the course of the murder investigation of a well-known singer, the
robot Armitage finds out more than she bargained for. Together with her
smart partner she finds the truth regarding the creation (and latest
degeneration) of the Third Type robots, and discovers that her dream
about being a mother could soon become a reality. With the high-profile
talent of Elizabeth Berkley and Kiefer Sutherland, this "mecha"
cartoons is certainly not typical. It is a far cry from the common shoot 'em up robot films with little if any plot.
 8. Dragon Half
Join
Mink and her friends as they attempt to meet the dashing celebrity
swordsman Dick Saucer. Things get complicated, even so, once the King
puts a price on Mink's head and Saucer takes up the task of slaying
this pint-sized half-dragon. This film, lately dubbed in English, is
more fun than it has any right to be, particularly with a theme song
called "My Omelet". It is cute, it is light-hearted, and it is reached
be the funniest cartoons on the market.
 7. Ninja Scroll
This
critically commended film follows the wanderer Jubei and the female
ninja Kagero while they try to foil the evil plans of a corrupt
government on feudal Japan. But human greed is not all they discover -
the unnatural also performs an surprising role. One of most popular
cartoons ever produced, Ninja Scroll lives up to it's popularity, with
exceptional animation, interesting storyline, and a female character
who, unbelievably, wears a full compliment of clothes.
 6. Green Legend Ran
In
the faraway future, the earth has been changed into a desert wasteland
and just the new world order is able to keep the human race alive. But
not everyone is happy to live under this tyranny, and a rebel group
called the Hazard makes it their objective to change the world for the
better. Caught in between are 2 teenagers, who must journey far to find
out the truth about their past. A highly produced storyline having an
focus on ecological awareness get this film stand out, bringing you a
vivid peek at a future that may be easily our own.
 5. Urusei Yatsura 2: Beautiful Dreamer
For
the scholars of Tomobiki High School, life has taken a switch for the
weird. They keep reliving the same day, and ultimately realize that
they\'re the only ones remaining on Earth. When ancient Japanese
mythology along with a Dream Demon become involved, everything gets to a
new level of strange. You might want to look at this one more than once
before you can realize its pure strangeness. However the weirdness
which makes it at first so difficult to comprehend is what really makes
it such a excellent anime.
 4. Key the Metal Idol
Key
just wants to be human (quite a typical concept in anime) but to get
this done she will need 30,000 friends! How can a robot live in
the big city, particularly when a big underground army test is the only
thing connecting her past to her future? This 8 volume series features a
storyline that, initially, may look flat and unbelievable, however is
actually a complicated and unforgettable story that sheds some light on
what really makes us human.
 3. Fatal Fury: The Motion Picture
To
revenge his dad\'s murder, a young man must discover the 6 pieces of
the legendary Armor of Mars. But once his mission transforms him into a
power-hungry killer, it is about his twin sister to save him from
himself. For that she will require the aid of world-class fighter Terry
Bogard and his friends. Fatal Fury: The Motion Picture is just one of
those all-around great, feel-good films that offers you that warm fuzzy
feeling inside.
 2. Slayers
Lina
Inverse is not your typical sorceress, but, in spite of this, this is
not your normal cartoons. Together with an unlikely group of friends,
she'll find the reality behind the mysterious Rezo the Red Priest and
blow up several towns along the way. This series is excellent due to the
fact, it\'s not only amusing, it also deals with (in some way) to work
in a great story. And, for more Slayers fun, there is Slayers Next and
Slayers Try, together with a couple of feature-length films.
 1. Vampire Hunter D
This
is the story of "D", a half-vampire bent on slaying his own kind.
When he chooses to guard a young girl and her brother, he is up against
the most powerful opponent he has ever faced - a 10,000-year-old vampire
called Count Magnus Lee.
Published: May 19, 2011 by meza
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Anime is a word for cartoons coming from Japan. A distinct term is used therefore it would not be mistaken for Western cartoon shows. As opposed to the West, where cartoons are generally created for kids, Japanese anime can focus on all ages group; in addition, some series are meant for grownups only. Anime is a visual medium that provides a lot of freedom for artists to express themselves. Some animes could be seriously stylized, while others get more realistic approaches. They're also recognized to combine CG effects with traditional hand-drawn animation with success. Given that we have established that anime can be a medium for any type of tale - not simply programs for children - let's discuss anime films. Similar to Western producers of cartoon films, for example Toy Story or Finding Nemo, Japan features its own anime film market. Even so, while Japanese animation is getting more popular overseas, very few people are familiar with the more remarkable anime works. It's mainly commercialized and overhyped shows like Digimon or Naruto that are the most widely used. Therefore if you have got your first impression of anime by way of low-quality dubbed kid shows you noticed on TV, that isn't a good enough cause to consider that all anime is bad. You should enjoy all very reputable anime films instead - for instance "Spirited Away" from the Japanese anime genius Hayao Miyazaki. This cartoon film has received an Oscar, and it is the first (and so far, also the only) non-English cartoon work to earn an Academy award. Films by Hayao Miyazaki (for example Howl's Moving Castle, Princess Mononoke, and many others) will always be an excellent guess when searching for wonderful anime movies to look at. There are also some other classics like Grave of the Fireflies, Ghost in the Shell or Akira. Many of these films are translated and dubbed so you will have no difficulty enjoying the fantastic journey.
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