
Teaming up with Warner Bros., DiCaprio is producing a live-action version of Akira, one of the most beloved Anime films. The original Akira, which was based on a manga series of the same name, dealt with teenage biker gangs in “New Tokyo,” set in the year 2019.
There is far more to say about this masterwork, but what’s important is that the live action Akira has an all-new storyline, based in “New Manhattan” – and it may be separated into two parts, or two stand-alone movies, as IGN reports. Color me intrigued… (more…)

Yeah, yeah, we know – it’s 2008. So why talk about the movies of 2009 so soon?
With the advent of viral marketing and extremely early teaser trailers being leaked eons before a movie is scheduled for release, you can never be too early to start talking about films. Hell, you’re lucky this list isn’t about the most anticipated movies of 2010, which could’ve been done just as easy – and it still would’ve been way behind the internet’s buzz schedule.
Some of these movies will be sure fire hits, while others are doomed to flop. Either way, we offer you the chance to share your opinion in the comment section.
Vote at the bottom for what you feel will be the best of 2009. (more…)