Taika Waititi has waded into the world of blockbuster, Hollywood moviemaking with ease. Previously known for his quirky indie comedies from the other side of the globe, he’s going mainstream with “Thor: Ragnarok,” and the early word is that it’s very good. The next challenge on his plate is “Akira,” Warner Bros. long developing adaptation of the beloved manga/anime that has come close to going into production but never quite made it.

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Warner Bros. continues to push the boulder of a live-action “Akira” remake up a hill, even if it seems the project keeps rolling back down. The film was close to shooting in 2012, but the studio shut down production just before filming was going to start, and ever since then news about the project has come in fits and starts, but without anything gaining solid momentum. But it appears there’s now a more concerted effort being made.

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It seems that every six months or so, there are new rumors about the long-awaited live-action remake of “Akira.” Ever since Warner Bros. secured the rights in 2002, there have been rumors about writers, directors, and actors all coming and going from the project. Well, get ready, there are new rumors about the film. According to a recent episode of Meet the Movie Press, we can add two more names to the long list of people associated with the film.

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Rumor: Warner Bros Reviving 'Akira' As A Trilogy, Christopher Nolan Could Be Involved

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Warner Bros. Live Action 'Akira' Lives With New Writer, Sony Finds Scribes For Female Led '21 Jump Street' Spinoff

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The 'Akira' Remake Appears To Be On Hold Again

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'Akira' Lives With New Writer On Board Live Action Reboot

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Continue reading Remember That ‘Akira’ Remake? Well, It’s Back On With Jaume Collet-Serra Returning To Direct at The Playlist.

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'Akira' Contender Toby Kebbell Critical Of Proposed Remake, Says Tetsuo & Kaneda Would Have Been Brothers

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Paul Dano Explains His Process For 'Being Flynn,' Working With Robert De Niro & More

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Paul Dano Says Kelly Reichardt's 'Night Moves' Aiming For Summer Shoot; Says 'He Loves Me' Will Arrive Later This Year

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Continue reading WB Eyeing ‘The Dark Knight Rises’ Scribe Jonah Nolan & ‘Green Lantern’ Writer Michael Green To Rewrite ‘Akira’ at The Playlist.

Continue reading Dane DeHann & Michael Pitt Were Finalists To Play Tetsuo In ‘Akira’; ‘300: Battle Of Artemisia’ Also Under Scrutiny At WB at The Playlist.

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2011: The Year The Big Projects Died & Studios Discovered (A Little) Fiscal Responsibility

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Aaron Sorkin, Gary Oldman & Colin Firth Each Confirm They Are Thinking About Maybe Making Something

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Continue reading Paul Dano, Toby Kebbell, Michael Pitt & More Testing To Play Tetsuo In ‘Akira’ at The Playlist.

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Continue reading Kristen Stewart Offered The Role Of Kei In Developing ‘Akira’ Remake at The Playlist.

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Keira Knightley Being Pursued For 'Akira' & Gary Oldman Wanted For 'Arthur & Lancelot'

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Continue reading Garrett Hedlund Now In Talks For Kaneda In Warner Bros. ‘Akira’ Remake at The Playlist.

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