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- Top 5 Ways to Make the Live-Action Akira Movie Not SuckMany long-time fans of the animated film Akira are skeptical about the live-action adaptation. While fans have many reasons to be concerned about the quality of the film, here's a top 5 list of things that might save the film.
- Casting Underway for Leo DiCaprio Produced "Akira" Starring Kristen StewartLeonardo DiCaprio's production company Appian Way, in association with Legendary Pictures and Mad Chance, is set to begin principal photography on the feature film "Akira" this coming spring in Vancouver, BC.

- 'Uncharted,' 'Akira' Adaptations Lose DirectorsThe film adaptations of the video game "Uncharted" and the anime classic "Akira" have seen their respective directors walk away.
- Will Keanu Reeves Star in 'Akira'Reeves may win the part of Kaneda in a film version of 'Akira.'
"Akira" Live Action Anime Adaption Looks a Bit Too WhiteShortlist cast for live action anime "Akira" includes Robert Pattinson and Justin Timberlake leaves people playing "Where's the Asian?"
AkiraKaneda: This has GOT to be a trap. Kei: Then go back. Kaneda: No. I just have to find how MUCH of it is a trap.
Akira Chicago Presents "Le Voyeur"Akira Chicago and the Young Professional Chapter of the Lyric Opera House will be bringing you a spectacular display February 10 in the main hall of the Chicago Lyric Opera House.- Is Japanese Anime Classic Akira Finally Getting Its US Adaptation?The hughes Brothers are allegedly tapped to direct the Hollywood adaptation of the Japanese anime classic "Akira."
Classic 80s Movie Review: AkiraAs Neo-Tokyo is swept by the thought of a new nuclear war, this Anime classic delves into the possible of a scenario that could threaten the lives of so many innocent people.
Child Care & the Hip Spica CastIf your child is 2 to 3 years old and in a hip spica cast, be prepared for a lot of extra work. This is what we learned from taking care of our son, who wore one for seven and a half weeks.
Keeping the Hip Spica Cast CleanIf your child is wearing a hip spica cast, it can be a challenge to keep it clean and dry. Here are some tips based on our experience with our son.
Hip Spica Cast: What to ExpectIf you think you're busy as a parent, wait until one of your children breaks a leg and ends up in a hip spica cast. This is how it changed our lives.- Analysis and Comparison of Akira and GodzillaAkira and Godzilla, two landmark and world-famous Japanese movies separated by a generation. How do these movies deal with nuclear anxieties in Japan?
Deconstruction of Old-school Anime Classic, Akira (1986)The big picture: What was going on between the bad head trips, the pills, the military...? What are Tetsuo and Akira? Here's an explanation of the major themes.
Cultural Importance of the Japanese Animation Movie, AkiraWhat is it about the 1988 anime movie that still holds cultural significance today?
Top 5 Manga Must-ReadsAre you looking to get into manga, but aren't sure where to start? Well here's a list of five memorable, enjoyable and essential manga that are available in the USA. There's something for everyone, just pick a title and enjoy!- An Analysis of Katsuhiro Otomo's AkiraA best-seller in it's original, printed form, and a pillar of Anime, Akira's storyline is one that captures the imagination. So grab your bike helmet and get ready for a ride that's sure to get you interested in the series (if you don't own it already!)
- Shiki, "Fourth Death" --ReviewNatsuno continues to be haunted by Megumi, and Seishin encounters a strange young girl--Sunako, the daughter of the Kirishiki family.
- Nobody Knows Movie ReviewReview of the Japanese movie Nobody Knows, based on a true story of a single mother who abandons her four young chldren to fend for themselves in a Tokyo apartment. Gruelingly slow paced, but at times emotionally powerful.
Teaching Triplets to ReadIt was always my ambition to get my triplet sons reading by the age of 3. At 1 1/2 they could recognize letters, and at 2 1/2 they could read a few words. But getting them to sit and read whole sentences was a real challenge.