Live Action?

[Reki]

It has been reported that 'DreamWorks' are to make a live action version of the fabulous Anime series 'Ghost In The Shell', but what are your thoughts on the live action versions of our Manga and Anime? Do you think they work? Would you rather they didn't? And how does it feel when a big Hollywood film company, like DreamWorks, decides to do them?

Read more about 'DreamWorks' and GITS live action here: Click To Read

[Jaynie]

Well, I haven't seen it but i hear that the Live Action version of Death note is good, so there is a chance that it will work, and with the techology and special effects of today, there's a good chance that they can make it work and make it work well.
I also hear that there is going to be a Live Action movie of Cowboy Bebop and of Dragon Ball.

[Demona]

Hmm... This is a difficult one... I generally don't think they can capture the true essence of an anime or manga, in live action form as the original format is limitless and left to the imagination of the creator and reader. In live action (especially westernised) they try to over do it and does not capture the true essence of the original anime or manga. For example - I don't know if anyone members The Fist of the North Star Live action movie (granted it is only one example) - but it is a great casing point - What is the point in creating a live action film when everything has been done excellently the first time around? And this hasn't only been done to anime and manga, but comics, video games and of course Japanese cinema in general. Honest opinion - Its time to leave anime and manga as it is and use some initiative and make up some original storylines for live action movies, instead of spending a load of money and time making a mockery of the anime/manga medium.

Oh and I'll be gutted if they westernise DBZ and Cowboy Bebop! CGI version could be good (especially if done by Square) but Live action Vegeta and Spike? Not for me - ta!

[Reki]

Yeh I've read that the Death Note films are meant to be very good. I have them, but not watched them yet as I'm wanting to finish the manga first and then watch the series as I know the films have been some what watered down...grrr So we will wait and see lol

Jaynie said:

Well, I haven't seen it but i hear that the Live Action version of Death note is good, so there is a chance that it will work, and with the techology and special effects of today, there's a good chance that they can make it work and make it work well.
I also hear that there is going to be a Live Action movie of Cowboy Bebop and of Dragon Ball.

[Reki]

I know what you mean, I'm really worried about the GITS film, nothing against DreamWorks and Spielberg, but I fear something may be lost in translation and it will become too westernised for my taste.

As for th wonderful Japanese films, why can't the west leave well alone. The originals are so good and we just mess them up. I loved 'Battle Royale' and if it was re-made in Hollywood it just wouldn't cut it at all. The film has a strange querkyness that only the Japanese can get away with, we do it and all it will be is blood and guts...Although there is plenty of that, but somehow the Japanese manage to have that anime essence even in their live action films and it doesn't feel as gory...If that makes any sense lol


Demona said:

Hmm... This is a difficult one... I generally don't think they can capture the true essence of an anime or manga, in live action form as the original format is limitless and left to the imagination of the creator and reader. In live action (especially westernised) they try to over do it and does not capture the true essence of the original anime or manga. For example - I don't know if anyone members The Fist of the North Star Live action movie (granted it is only one example) - but it is a great casing point - What is the point in creating a live action film when everything has been done excellently the first time around? And this hasn't only been done to anime and manga, but comics, video games and of course Japanese cinema in general. Honest opinion - Its time to leave anime and manga as it is and use some initiative and make up some original storylines for live action movies, instead of spending a load of money and time making a mockery of the anime/manga medium.

Oh and I'll be gutted if they westernise DBZ and Cowboy Bebop! CGI version could be good (especially if done by Square) but Live action Vegeta and Spike? Not for me - ta!

[Demona]

Ahh pants... I've just found this on you tube... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mRB2woVxcQ4&feature=related
Are they going to kill one of my favourite Animes? By the look of the trailer... I think so!
Just out of interest does anyone know when this is on general release?

[Reki]

I wouldn't worry too much Demona, it's a fans idea of what may possibly happen in the film. It has been pieced together using other films, so don't panic! lol They don't always get it right, infact most of the time they get it VERY wrong pmsl

[Reki]

Evangelion Trailer Movie Live Action

I have done a little searching for sites about this film, so hopefully you'll find something here Demona.

http://neon-genesis-evangelion.moviechronicles.com/?rd=1

http://www.designchronicle.com/memento/archives/eva_live_action_mov...

From IMBD ~ No Cast or Titled Listed Yet!

Press Release

This is another trailer that's done the same way, it might be the same one. I recognise bits from such films as "The Island", "Spiderman" and "X-Men", so it seems there isn't any REAL trailers yet. Fan Trailer

Hope those are all helpful.