AKIRA, 2 film Live Action Remake

Michael Anthony Horrigan said:
I posted...Notice the term Special Effects!??
You posted...
Check the thread man... AND the credits. He is the only one credited with Editing & Visual Effects, as I said in my post that you tried to twist around.
At least try to get your facts straight.
Obviously you have something against him so I'll leave you to it.
Jealousy seems to run deep for some people. Why not be happy for him??
I just don't get it.
Cheers,
Mike
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First of all Mike, I have nothing against the guy, nor am I jealous of him, I just think someone more qualified should be heading such an important project, because I don't see in the guy the directing talent that you do!
Second of all I have nothing against you either but this last post of yours is incorrect. Let me just put a few of the credits before you.

(silent city)

Additional 3D and rendering
SCREEN SCENE

City Scape Models
ED BRUCE

Soldier Model and Particle Effects
JOHN O' CONNELL

Rotoscoping
MICHAEL MCCARTHY

Those are taken from the film credits, it is you who needs to get your facts straight. While he is the only one credited as editing and visual effects he is obviously not the only contributor. It should be painfully obvious that I didn't twist any of your words.
 
In his own words...

Ruairi Robinson said:
I wrote/directed/storyboarded and edited it myself, and also did 95% of the visual effects.
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As I said in my original post.

If you followed his comments and looked at his tutorials you would realize how much work HE personally put into Silent City.

It all really doesn't matter at this point. He obviously did something right. :D
If he's not talented enough to start working on Features... everyone else on here is doomed.

This will be my last post on the subject so you can have the last word.

I look forward to his first feature!

As for your signature.... Don't be so closed minded that you can't see the trees in the forest.

Ruairi is obviously a talented individual and seems more than ready to make the next big step.
With a competent team and cast he will do just fine.

I'll wait until it comes out before I start bashing it.
But... whatever makes you feel better.

Cheers and have at it!

Mike
 
I would have rather seen like a david fincher or Chan Wook Park or Chris Nolan do this film. Someone with more cred. but I have high hopes is Leo signed on. I just hope for the best.
 
Michael Anthony Horrigan said:
In his own words...
As I said in my original post.
If you followed his comments and looked at his tutorials you would realize how much work HE personally put into Silent City.
It all really doesn't matter at this point. He obviously did something right. :D
If he's not talented enough to start working on Features... everyone else on here is doomed.
This will be my last post on the subject so you can have the last word.
I look forward to his first feature!
As for your signature.... Don't be so closed minded that you can't see the trees in the forest.
Ruairi is obviously a talented individual and seems more than ready to make the next big step.
With a competent team and cast he will do just fine.
I'll wait until it comes out before I start bashing it.
But... whatever makes you feel better.
Cheers and have at it!
Mike
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Excuse me for my ignorance in such a trivial matter, I did say I liked the short, not that It impressed me enough to find out every piece of information I could about it. :huh:
As for the snide remark about my signature it has been there for quite some time, strange that it should cut a deep cord with you that you would mock it. It was meant to be inspirational and comedic to those with a level head not an insult to those who would tear down common sense. I think it will stay for now!
I like this last bit you put down here to further change my words
"I'll wait till it comes out before I start bashing it." and then "But... whatever makes you feel better. Cheers and have at it."
I actually haven't bashed the film yet please check all my posts if you don't believe me. this tactic has been used to try and discredit my words from the beginning of this thread.
I'm glad that my OPINION is so important that you feel you have need to gang up on me like a bunch of thugs. But it is truly unwarranted, In my original post I asked what do you guys think about the possibility of the film? I didn't ask you to put me on trial for my observations/opinions.
since you are so keen at Idioms try this on "don't make a mountain out of a molehill"
Thanks for the last word Kevin!
Let's keep this on the subject of our feelings about the film and any updates that are warranted, and keep the bashing and perceived bashing out of the mix.
Thanks.
 
Akira blew me away when I first saw it, I couldn´t believe an animated movie could be like that.
If the script is good, the crew experienced and the budget high enough, someone who pinched his ass together infront of a PC screen for a whole year to create a short, might just be the right one to pull this off...
Actually, this movie can only disapoint me anyway hehehe...
 
It's simple. Ruairi is being given a shot. He's one of us. He started here. He's a 'nobody', just like all of us.

Because of this, he represents hope, for all of us, that it CAN be done. You don't need to have a rich daddy or your mouth on a producer's ass. In Ruairi's case, it was purely all about talent. They loved his commercials, his shorts, and his pitch... and the fact that he was nominated for an oscar helped.

That's why a lot of us feel that we should just be congratulating him, rather than question his ability. To question his ability is to indirectly question all of our abilities. That's how it feels.

To tell you the truth, I would feel more uncomfortable if they chose some experienced Hollywood director. Someone inexperienced to hollywood gives something new. Being experienced, doesn't mean that you're good, it just means you know how a set works.

What if they got Brett Ratner, or Micheal Bay to direct this thing? They're experienced and they bring in people...

Ruiari may be inexperienced on big feature sets, but he's obviously very experienced in vision, and he has raw talent. That's what should count.
 
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Jon Starr said:
It's simple. Ruairi is being given a shot. He's one of us. He started here. He's a 'nobody', just like all of us.

Because of this, he represents hope, for all of us, that it CAN be done. You don't need to have a rich daddy or your mouth on a producer's ass. In Ruairi's case, it was purely all about talent. They loved his commercials, his shorts, and his pitch... and the fact that he was nominated for an oscar helped.

That's why a lot of us feel that we should just be congratulating him, rather than question his ability. To question his ability is to indirectly question all of our abilities. That's how it feels.

To tell you the truth, I would feel more uncomfortable if they chose some experienced Hollywood director. Someone inexperienced to hollywood gives something new, and being experienced, doesn't mean that you're good. It just means you know how a set works.

What if they got Brett Ratner, or Micheal Bay to direct this thing? They're experienced and they bring in people...

Ruiari may be inexperienced on big feature sets, but he's obviously very experienced in vision, and he has raw talent. That's what should count.
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Well put, Thanks for the insight instead of the insults.
 
Jon Starr said:
It's simple. Ruairi is being given a shot. He's one of us. He started here. He's a 'nobody', just like all of us.

Because of this, he represents hope, for all of us, that it CAN be done. You don't need to have a rich daddy or your mouth on a producer's ass. In Ruairi's case, it was purely all about talent. They loved his commercials, his shorts, and his pitch... and the fact that he was nominated for an oscar helped.

That's why a lot of us feel that we should just be congratulating him, rather than question his ability. To question his ability is to indirectly question all of our abilities. That's how it feels.

To tell you the truth, I would feel more uncomfortable if they chose some experienced Hollywood director. Someone inexperienced to hollywood gives something new. Being experienced, doesn't mean that you're good, it just means you know how a set works.

What if they got Brett Ratner, or Micheal Bay to direct this thing? They're experienced and they bring in people...

Ruiari may be inexperienced on big feature sets, but he's obviously very experienced in vision, and he has raw talent. That's what should count.
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Excelent post.

I really hope he succeeds. The source material is excelent for creative freedom. His imagination can be put in good use here.

But it is an ambitious project, indeed. We''re talkiing about one of the most influencial maga/animes of the past 2 decades. I hope he doesn't get overwhelmed, and can really shine with his vision of the "Akira"world. Will definetly give it a look when it is released.

Rouari Anderson, go get'em! :)
 
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Why are the actors American/Western actors yet it looks like the names of the characters are still Japanese? Is this film going to be true to the manga or are they doing a US influenced film?

They have a lot to live up to as both the Akira Manga and the anime are classics in their own right.
 
Well to tell you the truth, I've never seen it. (I should check it out) However, when you have something to live up to, it's often best to not try to live up to it, but take a new approach.

Take Heath Ledger (rest in piece) playing Joker. Nolan clearly stated that he KNEW they couldn't live up to Jack Nicholson's performance, and everyone would be comparing. So he decided to not worry about that, and just take a new approach. From the trailers at least, it seems to be paying off.

I think the same would apply to a story, just as it does for a character.

Dunno, guess we'll see.
 
Wow i've been a member a long time and had never seen Ruairi's work. He is a beast, i'm sure he'll do this movie justice. Congrats bro.
 
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