If Keanu Reeves plays Spike I'm boycotting this film.
Live-Action Cowboy Bebop Film
Started by True, Jul 23 2008 06:14 PM
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Posted 18 December 2008 - 08:28 AM
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Posted 18 December 2008 - 08:39 AM
Ah, I'm going to hope that Naruto never goes live. Even if the actors and effects are very well done, my impression of it will never be the same. It's hard to perfectly depict a fictional character in real life. But wow, Cowboy Bebop as well? Curious to see how it turns out 
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Posted 18 December 2008 - 11:23 AM
Somhow I knew Uzumaki is going to be the first to reply to this
Anyway, what did you expect? hollywood is runing out of comic book adptions so now they are turning their cla... I mean their eyes to manga.
The one thing that irked me about this that I know the pearsonlty wise they will never get it right, they will replace every pearsonlty with the same old idotic stryotype they use for ever summer blockbuster...
Or has Uzumaki said, they will get Revees to play Spike blah...
Anyway, what did you expect? hollywood is runing out of comic book adptions so now they are turning their cla... I mean their eyes to manga.
The one thing that irked me about this that I know the pearsonlty wise they will never get it right, they will replace every pearsonlty with the same old idotic stryotype they use for ever summer blockbuster...
Or has Uzumaki said, they will get Revees to play Spike blah...
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Posted 18 December 2008 - 11:57 AM
Why is the girl in the movie in the attached image? Are they making a live of the movie instead of the series? If so, all we need to do is think of a Cowboy Bebop movie character that didn't show all that much emotion! That'll be the character Keannu Reeves plays!
I doubt all anime are going live action. I bet it's just the movie industry losing creativity and gathering material from popular already-animated stories from the East. See also: the remake of Asian horror/other genre movies.
I doubt all anime are going live action. I bet it's just the movie industry losing creativity and gathering material from popular already-animated stories from the East. See also: the remake of Asian horror/other genre movies.
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Posted 18 December 2008 - 12:36 PM
If Naruto DOES get a live action the only cool thing from it would be Kyuubi transformation,I think.
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Posted 18 December 2008 - 05:15 PM
The idea of a Live Action Beebop doesn't really bother me. It is one of the very few anime that I could see working in Live Action. However Keanu's attachment to the project bugs me. Let's face it chances are more than likely his involvement means he will be playing Spike. He is tall and lanky like spike I will give him that, but he doesn't have the charisma of Spike. Spike can be quiet and contemplative at times which is fine for Keanu, but he is also very sarcastic and quick witted. Which are not typical things I have seen from the often wooden Keanu Reeves. I am hard pressed to think of an actor I could really see pulling off Spike. Ryan Reynolds comes to mind so long as he takes it a bit more seriously than he normally does, but he is still not someone I would be terribly excited about.
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Posted 19 December 2008 - 03:24 AM
Well let's hope it doesn't suck. I wonder why Animes are getting Live Acton films from out of the blue.
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Posted 19 December 2008 - 09:49 AM
Aw man, I even did a search to make sure this wasn't already posted.
Psh, oh well.
Anyway, I think it will depend on how bad the Dragonball movie fails (succeed? yeahright) as to if Hollywood feels like making another manga-based film. They'll continue with cowboy if only because it's already seemingly a sure thing. After that... it'll be anyones guess.
Psh, oh well.
Anyway, I think it will depend on how bad the Dragonball movie fails (succeed? yeahright) as to if Hollywood feels like making another manga-based film. They'll continue with cowboy if only because it's already seemingly a sure thing. After that... it'll be anyones guess.
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Posted 19 December 2008 - 09:54 AM
QUOTE (Paradox Jast @ Dec 19 2008, 04:49 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Aw man, I even did a search to make sure this wasn't already posted.
Psh, oh well.
Anyway, I think it will depend on how bad the Dragonball movie fails (succeed? yeahright) as to if Hollywood feels like making another manga-based film. They'll continue with cowboy if only because it's already seemingly a sure thing. After that... it'll be anyones guess.
Psh, oh well.
Anyway, I think it will depend on how bad the Dragonball movie fails (succeed? yeahright) as to if Hollywood feels like making another manga-based film. They'll continue with cowboy if only because it's already seemingly a sure thing. After that... it'll be anyones guess.
Manga is currently more popular in the US than American comic books so whether DB does well or not there's still many to adapt.
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Posted 19 December 2008 - 03:59 PM
Here, if you really wanna get pissed off, read his interview talking about the movie:
http://moviesblog.mt...boy-bebop-movie
If he was so kittening eager to do something good with this movie, he'd leave it the hell alone.
http://moviesblog.mt...boy-bebop-movie
If he was so kittening eager to do something good with this movie, he'd leave it the hell alone.
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Posted 16 January 2009 - 10:11 PM
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Keanu Reeves is going intergalactic again.
He of the comforting monotone has hitched his wagon to 20th Century Fox's big-screen adaptation of the acclaimed Japanese anime series Cowboy Bebop, which is set in 2071, 50 years after a massive lunar explosion decimated Earth's population and necessitated the colonization of the entire solar system.
Thanks to greater than usual logistical issues, an elite team of Old West-style bounty hunters, or cowboys, is needed to keep the peace.
Per the Hollywood Reporter, Reeves is attached to play Spike Siegel, a reformed criminal turned space cowboy and copilot of the Bebop, who, like a character from the actor's past, is well-versed in kung fu and other combat skills but is toting around quite a few personal demons.
No word yet on who's in line to play Spike's copilot, Jet Black, a onetime Inter-Solar System cop with a mechanical arm, but so far we're liking the whole Firefly-Battlestar Galactica-Bill & Ted vibe.
He of the comforting monotone has hitched his wagon to 20th Century Fox's big-screen adaptation of the acclaimed Japanese anime series Cowboy Bebop, which is set in 2071, 50 years after a massive lunar explosion decimated Earth's population and necessitated the colonization of the entire solar system.
Thanks to greater than usual logistical issues, an elite team of Old West-style bounty hunters, or cowboys, is needed to keep the peace.
Per the Hollywood Reporter, Reeves is attached to play Spike Siegel, a reformed criminal turned space cowboy and copilot of the Bebop, who, like a character from the actor's past, is well-versed in kung fu and other combat skills but is toting around quite a few personal demons.
No word yet on who's in line to play Spike's copilot, Jet Black, a onetime Inter-Solar System cop with a mechanical arm, but so far we're liking the whole Firefly-Battlestar Galactica-Bill & Ted vibe.
OH SNAP!
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Posted 16 January 2009 - 10:20 PM
... I'm afraid of anticipating this film...
And if Naruto does go live-action (which it will eventually, sooner or later
), the series has to end first.
And if Naruto does go live-action (which it will eventually, sooner or later
), the series has to end first.
What's Happening with the Naruto series as of now!
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Posted 16 January 2009 - 10:23 PM
Ah, didn't realize there was already one.
But it's confirmed, Keanu Reeves is now Spike Spiegel.
But it's confirmed, Keanu Reeves is now Spike Spiegel.
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Posted 17 January 2009 - 05:04 AM
QUOTE (Derock @ Jan 16 2009, 10:20 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
... I'm afraid of anticipating this film...
And if Naruto does go live-action (which it will eventually, sooner or later ), the series has to end first.
And if Naruto does go live-action (which it will eventually, sooner or later
), the series has to end first.
Viz has already said they are planning to make a live action Nauto film. We can at least be happy that VIZ media/entertainment company will be making the films instead of the huge Hollywood companies like WB, Paramount, FOX, etc who are only in it for the money. Viz knows what fans want. They are planning to work with the Japan to make the film successful. Hopefully, the films will come out somewhat tasteful. In regards to Cowboy Bebop, I really hate the idea of Keanu Reeves playing the lead role. I love the actor but why can't they just hire an unknown actor who looks similar to the anime character. I blame it on the producers.
Oh well, hopefully I'll hear more about this film at work or from other friends.
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Posted 19 January 2009 - 12:07 AM
Not only will Keanu play the big boy himself, but this movie is helmed by FOX?
*sob*
It's been what... 18 years since he went on his bogus journey? After Matrix, he's been Neo in every single movie he starred in. I've seen more lively people at the Roskilde festival, stoned out of their minds. Ay ay ay, this does not bode well.
After DBZ, I'll only let these guys live until they try getting their greasy fingers on the contract of a One Piece LA. That's when I'll pull on the Meanie-trousers |:| <- yeah that's right... return of the serious face! |X| <-Dead serious!
*sob*
It's been what... 18 years since he went on his bogus journey? After Matrix, he's been Neo in every single movie he starred in. I've seen more lively people at the Roskilde festival, stoned out of their minds. Ay ay ay, this does not bode well.
After DBZ, I'll only let these guys live until they try getting their greasy fingers on the contract of a One Piece LA. That's when I'll pull on the Meanie-trousers |:| <- yeah that's right... return of the serious face! |X| <-Dead serious!
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Posted 22 January 2009 - 01:13 AM
QUOTE (SakuNaruLover @ Jul 23 2008, 03:38 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I sense failure 
For once I'm gonna agree with you Danny.
But kitten! REEVES? I MEAN THEY LOOK THE SAME IF YOU SQUINT.....
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Posted 27 January 2009 - 01:57 AM
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Posted 27 January 2009 - 02:08 AM
QUOTE (True @ Jan 26 2009, 08:54 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Do it Fox, Do it! :Spoon:
Steven Segal is also nearly 60 years old, an ego maniac and a fatass. He'd be perfect for Spike. *Sarcasm*
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Posted 27 January 2009 - 04:47 AM
QUOTE (UzumakiEdward85 @ Jan 26 2009, 09:08 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Steven Segal is also nearly 60 years old, an ego maniac and a fatass. He'd be perfect for Spike. *Sarcasm*
I'm sure it wouldn't be as bad as this now would it?
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