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How Do We Make A Good Live Action Anime?

April 9, 2017 Céire Ní Dalaigh

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This has been a question that has been circling the interweb the past while, brought to the foreground partly because of the recent buzz surrounding the live action Ghost in the Shell. This has been a question voiced even before this film was even announced, more so back when Dragonball Evolution was released and even […]

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Check Out These Awesome IMAX Posters For Ghost In The Shell

February 28, 2017 Declan Doody

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Right listen! Despite the controversy and dialogue generated about issues of race and culture within modern cinema, I’m still excited for this! Ghost In The Shell was one of the first anime features I ever watched as a kid! It helped develop my love for the animation style and the hundreds of shows and movies […]

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Ghost in the Shell Whitewashing Controversy – Scarlett Johansson Speaks

February 11, 2017 Matt Conroy

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Whitewashing is a serious issue currently at the forefront of the Hollywood zeitgeist. Film makers, casting directors and actors alike have been heavily criticised for the racially insensitive depictions of non-Caucasian source material. Scarlett Johansson is the latest actor to be at the centre of this particular controversy. It follows her casting as protagonist Motoko […]

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Let’s Talk Live Action – Otaku Digest

November 20, 2016 Céire Ní Dalaigh

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This has been a major week for anime on a worldwide basis since we have had the release of two major trailers for two long-awaited live action adaptations. For anyone who might not be aware of these, this week the trailer for the live action adaptations of both Ghost in the Shell and Fullmetal Alchemist […]

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First Trailer For Ghost In The Shell Released

November 15, 2016 Brian Dooley

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Paramount Pictures have released the first trailer for Ghost in the Shell. The live action film adaptation stars Scarlett Johansson and is based on the hugely popular cyberpunk manga of the same name, by Masamune Shirow. Some fantastic cinematography and action set pieces are showcased in the trailer and it also shows off a cyberpunk, futuristic city. It follows […]

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‘This Is Just The Beginning’ Ghost In The Shell Movie Teaser

September 22, 2016 Declan Doody

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March  31st we’ll see just how well the entire Ghost In The Shell movie holds up. Until then this 55 second trailer containing 5 short teasers will have to suffice. It gives us a three clips featuring Scarlet Johansson as Major Motoko Kusanagi and also a look at Takeshi Kitano as her superior, Aramaki. The teaser also offers a look […]

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Kaori Momoi Cast In Ghost in the Shell | Spoilers

July 8, 2016 Ian Lynam

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  Scarlett Johansson’s will be Major Motoko Kusanagi in an upcoming film adaptation of The Ghost in the Shell. This decision, to put it mildly, stirred up an amount of controversy and debate among fans. It’s difficult to compress all the arguments into this brief news piece, so I’ll summarize. Perspectives and Arguments One side maintains that casting an American actress […]

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Ghost In The Shell Remake To Be Released By Paramount

January 27, 2016 Ian Lynam

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The live action remake of Ghost in the Shell, the cyberpunk masterpiece of the ’90s, has generated press for some time now. Featuring Scarlett Johansson in the lead role of Major Mokoto Kusanagi, Pilou Asbæk as Batou and possibly Sam Riley as the enigmatic Laughing Man. Fans can look forward to a rating above PG for this adaptation as the […]

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Batou Cast In Dreamworks’ Live-Action Ghost In The Shell

November 11, 2015 Anthony McGlynn

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Danish actor Pilau Asbæk has been cast as Batou in the live-action Ghost In The Shell film coming from Dreamworks and Paramount. Batou is one of the main characters of Ghost in the Shell, being both a powerful fighter and a high ranking officer in Section 9, the intelligence department section the story’s protagonist, Matoko, […]

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Scarlett Johansson Confirms Live-Action Ghost In The Shell Begins Filming In Early 2016

April 23, 2015 Céire Ní Dalaigh

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There has been a massive amount of backlash to Scarlett Johansson being cast in the main role of Motoko Kusanagi but, despite the controversy, there’s still an air of excitement around the live-action adaptation of Masamune Shirow‘s fan-favorite Ghost In the Shell. Scarlett Johansson revealed some information about the film during a press event for the […]

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