U.S. Remake for DEATH NOTE

Posted: Fri Jul 11, 2008 7:52 pm Post subject: Post Rating: 0

Is this a rumor ?? Unsure

In the Japanese version, Light is not as handsome as I thought (and didn't act as well as I hoped) Sad

Japan didn't do a good job on special effects.

Posted: Fri Jul 11, 2008 8:24 pm Post subject: Post Rating: 0

Posted: Wed Jul 23, 2008 4:22 pm Post subject: Post Rating: 0

One million strong for MatsuKen as L in "Death Note" Hollywood remake!

http://www.petitiononline.com/L1985/petition.html

Please lend me your signature !

cheers

Posted: Tue Jul 29, 2008 1:54 am Post subject: Post Rating: 0

I really don't see what all the rage is about. Who the f*ck cares if Zach Efron is cast as Light? All anyone has seen him in is High School Musical, you have no idea what else he can do. Disney has a monopoly on these kids' careers, if he can break out, more power to him. So why doesn't everyone reserve judgment until the movie is actually made and out in theaters? Poor boy doesn't know what crazed fans he's up against. My prayers are with him.

Besides, who ever knew "Harry Potter" would get up on stage and show his naked bits to all of London? There were loads of Harry Potter fans who said it was the worst thing Daniel R. could have done. ...Apparently not. Now everyone is touting him as the next messiah in film and theater.

As for the point that America always copies and never comes up with anything on it's own, well the film and TV industry in America isn't the only one to do so. China, Singapore, Taiwan, Korea, and others always do remakes of Japanese dramas/manga, and Japan does the same. "Maou" anyone?

Perhaps this will get others interested in Japanese culture, manga, anime, drama or what have you. Perhaps they will go to theaters and see this movie, and want to know more. What's wrong with that?

Damn, this is all a bunch of Death Note fanboys and girls who have gotten seriously possessive about this manga/anime. Maybe this movie will bomb, and then you can all shout like little kids and say "I told you so". Then the rest of the world will go on with life and totally forget about anything called "Death Note". Such is life.

My personal opinion, the Japanese Death Note movie sucked royally, so why not let someone have another go at it.

Posted: Tue Jul 29, 2008 2:29 am Post subject: Post Rating: 0

i live in america and the only "successful" remake was "The Ring." The market for horror or thriller type movies here is small. People who may think that the effects will be vastly better, don't jump out of your seats yet. Given the fact that most horror or thriller type movies have budgets of under $15 million, I doubt a huge portion of that will go to the effects alone. While the effects may be slightly better than the Japanese version don't expect Lord of the Rings type effects.

Let's say a horror/thriller movie has a budget of $15 million and grosses $20 million, then the studios are happy. These horror/thriller movies don't have the expectations of a Batman, Superman, Spiderman, Pirates of the Carribean, Shrek type movies so I believe with lower expectations, the quality of the movie suffers.

But then again who knows. Tons of graphic novel and comic book movies are being made and watched now. I love the Death Note anime and movies. If this movie gets a decent buget (something around or more than $50 million) and a director who appreciates the original story, it could be watchable.

Posted: Wed Jul 30, 2008 3:48 am Post subject: Post Rating: 0

I wonder who is going to play L and Light. Blink

Posted: Fri Aug 01, 2008 1:20 pm Post subject: Post Rating: 0

Posted: Wed Aug 06, 2008 10:23 am Post subject: Post Rating: 0

Posted: Mon Aug 18, 2008 3:36 pm Post subject: Post Rating: 0

As always, a US remake will always be bad. We've seen it all with their j-horror remakes. Well... that's my opinion.

Posted: Mon Aug 18, 2008 3:47 pm Post subject: Post Rating: 0

People should stop hating on Hollywood because EVERYONE does remakes. How about Hana Yori Dango being remade as a Korean drama? I don't see anyone bashing on that but rather the opposite. If Hollywood/America were planning on that people would start bashing. Some of you guys don't know half the things that goes on in the Asian countries and think they are always so original. And again I'm all in for this remake. Smile

Posted: Tue Aug 19, 2008 12:02 am Post subject: Post Rating: 0

Imagine how profitable it must be to be able to sell the rights for something the studio feels was already done the right way to be remade at the us company's expense, moreso if the rights would be sold on a value of assumed profit. For a decently performing j-horror flick it would be assumed the addition of Jessica Alba or Buffy would make it the next Ring, right? Meanwhile the japanese studios are laughing all the way to the bank and funding more productions that can be made right the first time then sold out to the US after the license has run it's course. Until Hollywood catches on and encourages the public to appreciate quality domestic writing I encourage Japan to take as much money as possible in exchange.

Posted: Tue Aug 19, 2008 12:51 am Post subject: Post Rating: 0

I think the reason some people are wary of an American remake is because American movie studios tend to turn Asian horror movies that are more psychological thriller than violent/sexual rampage into teenage sex and violence.

I'm reminded of A Tale of Two Sisters, a Korean film that was remade by America; what was once a scary thriller became some teen horror flick that started with a bonfire and one of the girls thinking about having sex with some guy.

Honestly, I think American studios have real issues when it comes to remakes - they keep remaking movies, turning them into mere shells of their former selves.

As for Death Note being remade. . . I think it will have to be written and casted well. I'd hate for L to become some weirdo, Light to become an outcast who listens to emo songs, and Misa to become some blond airhead; let the characters keep some of their depth.

Posted: Tue Aug 26, 2008 11:08 pm Post subject: Post Rating: 0

They will probaly make this and give little credit to the Japanese Movie, they will also change the movie A LOT. It might just look a bit nicer then the Japanese because they have the budget. Its most likley gonna suck, i'll still probaly check it out so I can compare.

Posted: Tue Aug 26, 2008 11:13 pm Post subject: Post Rating: 0

arereree

mata remake kah???
hunnn well let wait and see

Posted: Mon Sep 01, 2008 12:07 am Post subject: Post Rating: 0

Hmmm... I betcha it's gonna just go straight to DVD... Laugh

take "My Sassy Girl" as a current prime example of this... Perhaps one day the American movie industry will take chances on putting out original movies. I guess if they did that all of the "adored / idolized" American movie stars wouldn't audition for fear of failure Suprise

... so we are stuck in a "circle-jerk" of remakes from where ever it comes from Blink

Oh well