Leo DiCaprio to Produce live action Ninja Scroll movie

[Your Imaginary Pal]

Leo DiCaprio has the Rights to Produce a live action Ninja Scroll movie (http://www.variety.com/article/VR1117994681.html?categoryid=13&cs=1)

he's already got his hands on Akira from what I understand. The article isn't full of information, but I'd like to know what you folks think about this.

[Legato]

If thare is a god I hope he would have Leo not make any character completly american.

I can see Americanizing Akira happening but Ninja Scroll should remain true to the original.

[Damiean Dark]

I lvoe NS one of the greatest manga fantasies ever it looks a little dated now in parts but its still great. Im not sure about a live action movie to be honest if they stayed 100 faithful with a full asian cast it could be great but i ave this awful feeling they will "americanise" it somehow.

[Superbeast]

This is a terrible, terrible idea. You'd think the piles of crap that were the Guyver movies and Fist Of The North Star would be enough evidence to discourage anyone trying to turn anime into live action. Even with technology as it is in terms of CGI today the whole shadow assassin battle would be a nightmare to try make real.

[Alex]

I don't have any deep love for ninja scroll, it was probably the first bit of anime in film a lot of us saw, so i remeber it for that, but i can't say i have fond memories of it.

I'm actually in favor of someone doing akira live action, loved the manga, thought the movie was shit (Storytelling wise mind you, if my memory is right the animation was quite good) so i'd like to see it get another shot.

[Black Atom]

...You'd be hard-pressed to improve on Ninja Scroll in any format. Not specifically looking forward to this, in other words.

[Guy1]

This is a terrible, terrible idea. You'd think the piles of crap that were the Guyver movies and Fist Of The North Star would be enough evidence to discourage anyone trying to turn anime into live action. Even with technology as it is in terms of CGI today the whole shadow assassin battle would be a nightmare to try make real.

While the first one was crap, I thought the second Guyver movie was pretty good.

[Tuan]

...You'd be hard-pressed to improve on Ninja Scroll in any format. Not specifically looking forward to this, in other words.

Here here.

[Legato]

While the first one was crap, I thought the second Guyver movie was pretty good.

Same here, it was more serious and less comical than the first one. Speaking of the first movie the box cover had The Guvyer on one half and Mark Hamil on the other. Yet talk about false advertising when you would discover Luke Skywalker isn't The Guyver.

[Damiean Dark]

I think i would prefer it made in asia Azumi was a pretty good movie based on the comics the only silly thing the producers did was use that girl as the star she is a teen icon in japan and it shows her fighting is the weak point of the movie but other then that its pretty good

[Shellhead]

...You'd be hard-pressed to improve on Ninja Scroll in any format. Not specifically looking forward to this, in other words.

I dunno, it might be nice to see the characters walk like real people a little bit, instead of constantly super-leaping like grasshoppers on steroids.

[jesse_custer]

Why? Ninja Scroll is supposed to be mythical.

Ninja Scroll is one of the greatest anime films out there, so a live-action parallel would be some idiot remaking Psycho ...

[Your Imaginary Pal]

I like grasshoppers, they have a hard time taking pebbles out out people's hands.

But I could see a whole lot of Crouching Tiger flying going on. And the CGI could give us Genma and his monsters pretty effectively. But nothing they do will match how good the anime is.

I really don't think this is a story that needs retelling, but since they are doing it, I assume with an American cast I have to wonder who they would get for the major roles. I think they said DiNero is attached, I would guess he'd play Genma.
That would be, interesting to see.

I can't really think of who they would use for Jubei...someone in his early to mid
30s lean but believably tough. For some reason Milo Ventimiglia from heroes entered my head. Maybe Adriane Grennier, not that I see either of them as tough guys.

But if this is set in America, I'm guessing it'll be either Cowboys, Spies or Gangsters. Spies would probably be the best way to go, high tech weapons vs. ninja jutsu magic should translate the best. If it's an America cast as Ninja in feudal Japan I expect epic failure. But It's not even really in development yet so, no real worries so far.

[Kaos]

I don't like the idea. Much like I don't like the Akira idea.

[Legato]

To make things worse I hear Ghost In The Shell is getting the Americanization treatment. Dont know about you guys but I would rather stick with the anime stuff.

Now if Hollywood really wants to americanize an anime then Hellsing seems pretty simple to make without screwing up. Im surprised Hollywood hasn't touched Hellsing already since they still have a fetish for vampire movies

[arp2008]

*sigh* If there was anything I could do to ultimately stop this I would.

[Legato]

*sigh* If there was anything I could do to ultimately stop this I would.

If any of us had that kind of power the live action Dragonball wouldn't be made.

[arp2008]

If any of us had that kind of power the live action Dragonball wouldn't be made. I hear you! That's one of the main reason I want this to end before it becomes something reviled and hated which, given Hollywoods record and priority to make money over good, faithful adaptations, is almost a unavoidable.

[Legato]

I hear you! That's one of the main reason I want this to end before it becomes something reviled and hated which, given Hollywoods record and priority to make money over good, faithful adaptations, is almost a unavoidable.

On the bright side though if it sucks it would make people appreciate the anime version though.

It seems like when Japan makes a Japanese version of our american stuff like Witchblade or Highlander it is somewhat decent. But when America would Americanize anime it mostly turns into a steaming pile of crap.

In a way I am greatfull nobody touched Hellsing. Hollywood would just turn Alucard into some Ann Rice knock off vampire if that was the case.

[arp2008]

On the bright side though if it sucks it would make people appreciate the anime version though.I see it destroying everything that made the anime great. Taking the same characters, story, ect. but, turning it into a intolerable live action movie.

It seems like when Japan makes a Japanese version of our american stuff like Witchblade or Highlander it is somewhat decent. But when America would Americanize anime it mostly turns into a steaming pile of crap.Yep. The Witchblade anime isn't bad and Highlander: Vengence is grandoise. With accomplishments like these I'm salivating at the forthcoming Marvel anime in 2011.

In a way I am greatfull nobody touched Hellsing. Hollywood would just turn Alucard into some Ann Rice knock off vampire if that was the case. It may already be in the pipeline for upcoming movies for all we (or I) know.

[Legato]

I see it destroying everything that made the anime great. Taking the same characters, story, ect. but, turning it into a intolerable live action movie.

You might have a point. Thare are kids who haven't remembered Ninja Scroll and how great the anime was in it's day like we do.

Hollywood will reduce Ninja Scroll into a cheap kid friendly action fest and the ones who watched it will probably talk about how awesome that movie is. Which would be sad because if the movie is a success then the kids will remember that Ninja Scroll but not the anime that would make the live action adaption pale in comparison.

Yep. The Witchblade anime isn't bad and Highlander: Vengence is grandoise. With accomplishments like these I'm salivating at the forthcoming Marvel anime in 2011.

Hopefully will be better than their last attempt at making a Japanese Version of Marvel. Still it is nice to see Japan copying off of us but making sure their version dont suck, unlike us.


It may already be in the pipeline for upcoming movies for all we (or I) know.

With vampire movies still popular amoung Hollywood film makers I wouldn't put it past them. Especially since Hollywood cant get enough of Dracula.

[arp2008]

You might have a point. Thare are kids who haven't remembered Ninja Scroll and how great the anime was in it's day like we do.Exactly. Those poor, poor kids. On a positive note, IF - and thats a big "IF" - this movie turns out to be watchable, they may seek out the original version and see how horrible the live action adaptation is in comparison and share our aversion for Hollywood ruining treasured works of art. :biggrin:

Hollywood will reduce Ninja Scroll into a cheap kid friendly action fest and the ones who watched it will probably talk about how awesome that movie is. Which would be sad because if the movie is a success then the kids will remember that Ninja Scroll but not the anime that would make the live action adaption pale in comparison. I know. I've noticed many movies this year(The Dark Knight, Max Payne, even Punisher: Warzone at one point ) toning down the adult themes to earn a PG-13 rating in order to draw in a larger audience. With and with so much toned down this movie will possibly lose much of what made the anime so enthralling.

Hopefully will be better than their last attempt at making a Japanese Version of Marvel. Still it is nice to see Japan copying off of us but making sure their version dont suck, unlike us. What and when was the last attempt? Was it animated?

With vampire movies still popular amoung Hollywood film makers I wouldn't put it past them. Especially since Hollywood cant get enough of Dracula. Heh. Its only a matter of time then.

[Kaos]

and don't they know kids will flock to a higher rated movie more than they will one thats rated for them. THAT's what fake IDS are for. booze and big movies.

[carabas]

Now if Hollywood really wants to americanize an anime then Hellsing seems pretty simple to make without screwing up. Im surprised Hollywood hasn't touched Hellsing already since they still have a fetish for vampire moviesI reckon it's the nazis, the protagonist who is more monstrous than the nazis, and the horrible Hugh Jackman film from a few years ago.