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[PhineBuyM3]

http://www.joblo.com/movie-news/sca...ed-lead-in-live-action-ghost-in-the-shell-199

Based on the 1995 film of the same name (as well as the Manga comic), GHOST IN THE SHELL is the latest anime adaptation in the Hollywood pipeline, with SNOW WHITE AND THE HUNTSMAN's Rupert Sanders directing.

More in the link.

I love Ghost in the Shell and I enjoy Scarjo's recent ass kicking roles, but I'm still not completely sold.

 

[Kyne]

Uh. What about that other thread.

 

[Jarmel]

That director gives off blaring red alarms.

 

[Not]

Top 40 Asian Actresses Under 40 to Watch for in Hollywood

There's another thread too, but saying it again: 15 greenbacks says the Asian characters will be servants and underlings

 

[Windam]

That director gives off blaring red alarms.

K Stew would've been perfect for this role.

 

[Log4Girlz]

They should use that girl from Twilight

 

[Mushroomer25]

Uh. What about that other thread.

I'm guessing either Dreamworks pumped more into the budget, or Johanson expressed interest in doing more sci-fi work after the success of Lucy. I wouldn't be surprised if they dumped Robbie the second ScarJo became available.

 

[Volimar]

Reminds me of Charleze Theron in the Aeon Flux movie.

 

[royalan]

How about no...

 

[- J - D -]

Would've rather it had been Margot (or an Asian actress if we were really wishing), but if she's losing this part to instead star as Harley Quinn in that Suicide Squad movie, I'm more than okay with that.

Scarlet is alright, I guess.

 

[Ken Masters]

If she could act this wouldn't be an issue, she might be the worst actress I have ever seen, the true definition of making it on looks

 

[Krev]

Should be directed by Michael Mann.

 

[fallagin]

Said it in the other thread, but yeah like OP I'm not convinced the movie wont be garbage regardless of the actor.

 

[Femmeworth]

Don't do it, Scarlett.

 

[Nappuccino]

I'd like to watch a live action Ghost in the Shell . . . but I'm not convinced that director's the right guy to do it.

 

[Discotheque]

Should be directed by Michael Mann.

I'd be lining up for the movie right now

This wack director tho has me convinced it will be average at best

 

[ZoddGutts]

Do it Scarlett, your the chosen one to lead the new era of female kickass lead roles. Keep proving Marvel wrong.

 

[Deleted member 22576]

Scarlett Johansson: Action Hero is something I want more of

 

[Femmeworth]

I'd be lining up for the movie right now

This wack director tho has me convinced it will be average at best

Oh ye of too much faith.

 

[RustyNails]

How do these no name clown directors land such beloved and cherished franchises on their doorstep. I do not understand.

 

[DaveH]

Tired of stoic bitchy-resting-face ScarJo, she's many times more engaging when actually allowed to emote... someone else please.

 

[Jakten]

After all this time I had no idea, was Motoko Kusanagi white in the anime??

 

[ReturnOfTheRAT]

Rupert Sanders. Nope.

 

[FunkyMunkey]

PLEASE no. She's an OK actress, but this is a film that could really do with a lesser known playing the part. Just spend money and plenty of time for casting and find someone unique. SJ is over-saturated.

 

[Femmeworth]

How do these no name clown directors land such beloved and cherished franchises on their doorstep. I do not understand.

Because the good ones have the sense to avoid these projects like the plague.

 

[Not]

How do these no name clown directors land such beloved and cherished franchises on their doorstep. I do not understand.

Because suits only care about "beloved and cherished properties" as much as they can rake in the cash from them. And recast them with white people.

 

[ZoddGutts]

After all this time I had no idea, was Motoko Kusanagi white in the anime??

Well it's not she looked asian.

 

[Razgriz-Specter]

Top 40 Asian Actresses Under 40 to Watch for in Hollywood

There's another thread too, but saying it again: 15 greenbacks says the Asian characters will be servants and underlings

Considering this is an American adaptation recreating the franchise aiming at general American/western audiences,
1. Won't be set in Japan
2. Doubt it will even have a single Asian/Japanese actor in it

 

[Discotheque]

Oh ye of too much faith.

You're right, I couldnt even bother to finish the Snow White: fellowship of the dwarves movie

 

[Tagyhag]

If she could act this wouldn't be an issue, she might be the worst actress I have ever seen, the true definition of making it on looks

You didn't like her in Lost in Translation?

 

[Foxy Fox 39]

Im really annoyed their not going for an asian actress.

 

[Volimar]

Weirdly long paused double post.

 

[Zoe]

Is she the new Milla?

Can't we have more than one young sci-fi/action star?

 

[Aselith]

Top 40 Asian Actresses Under 40 to Watch for in Hollywood

There's another thread too, but saying it again: 15 greenbacks says the Asian characters will be servants and underlings

I took a quick look down that list and I didn't see anyone who is Japanese. Am I right in saying you want them to sub in a "close enough" nationality?

 

[Not]

After all this time I had no idea, was Motoko Kusanagi white in the anime??

Get ready for Monica Kusterman

 

[Mushroomer25]

How do these no name clown directors land such beloved and cherished franchises on their doorstep. I do not understand.

Because nobody in Hollywood has faith that an anime could be adapted into a successful film. And why would they? When has that ever produced a box office success?

Hypothetically, if this film does well - higher profile directors will start considering adaptations from the medium, as studios would actually consider funding them. Nobody gave a shit about comic books until Spiderman set new records.

 

[Not]

I took a quick look down that list and I didn't see anyone who is Japanese. Am I right in saying you want them to sub in a "close enough" nationality?

The fuck man. Next you'll be telling me that Christian Bale can't play Batman cause he's British. It's a start.

 

[sans_pants]

PLEASE no. She's an OK actress, but this is a film that could really do with a lesser known playing the part. Just spend money and plenty of time for casting and find someone unique. SJ is over-saturated.

You don't open a $100+ million movie with an unknown

 

[Ninjimbo]

Hmm. I didn't know a live-action Ghost in the Shell was in the works. It probably won't materialize into anything.

And if it does, ScarJo is wrong for the part. I love her to death, but she doesn't have the presence of The Major. I honestly have no idea who does.

 

[Razgriz-Specter]

Get ready for Monica Kusterman

The hell are they going to call Togusa?

 

[MacH1nation]

If the opening scene of the live action movie is copied exactly from the opening for the animated one , then I'm okay with this choice.

 

[Not]

Considering this is an American adaptation recreating the franchise aiming at general American/western audiences,
1. Won't be set in Japan
2. Doubt it will even have a single Asian/Japanese actor in it

Hey look, a hollywood executive on GAF

EDIT:

If the opening scene of the live action movie is redone exactly as the opening for the animated one is, then I'm okay with this choice.

lewd

 

[benzy]

SNOW WHITE AND THE HUNTSMAN's Rupert Sanders directing.

Why couldn't it be the Wachowskis.

 

[Shao Kahn Brewing a Stew]

PLEASE no. She's an OK actress, but this is a film that could really do with a lesser known playing the part. Just spend money and plenty of time for casting and find someone unique. SJ is over-saturated.

Lucy's numbers say otherwise. That movie made loads of money and that's what they're expecting from Ghost in the Shell.

 

[Spring-Loaded]

Because nobody in Hollywood has faith that an anime could be adapted into a successful film. And why would they? When has that ever produced a box office success?

Hypothetically, if this film does well - higher profile directors will start considering adaptations from the medium, as studios would actually consider funding them. Nobody gave a shit about comic books until Spiderman set new records.

Yeah. It won't be until Shia Lebeouf's Cowboy Bebop that we'll get an influx of live-action anime adaptations

 

[BeatResetsTheWorld]

Considering this is an American adaptation recreating the franchise aiming at general American/western audiences,
1. Won't be set in Japan
2. Doubt it will even have a single Asian/Japanese actor in it

Is this another "White people can't relate to other cultures so everything has to be whitewashed" excuse? Because I'm getting sick of it and have yet to see any actual proof aside from the ever notorious "screen testing results"

 

[LordCanti]

The hell are they going to call Togusa?

Tony. His nickname will be "The Goose"

 

[Not]

The hell are they going to call Togusa?

Tom Smith

Tony. His nickname will be "The Goose"

Way better

 

[Razgriz-Specter]

Hey look, a hollywood executive on GAF

Im saying thats how it works with Hollywood.

 

[Banana Aeon]

Oh God, Hollywood is going to miss the point of Ghost in the Shell so badly.