Halia Abdel-Meguid is set to write and executive produce “Death Note,” a manga adaptation being developed at Netflix. The live action series comes from the company’s overall deal with Upside Down Pictures, the production company launched by “Stranger Things” creators Matt and Ross Duffer earlier this year.
The manga of the same name was written by Tsugumi Ohba and illustrated by Takeshi Obata and published in 12 volumes between 2003 and 2006. The books follow Light Yagami, a teenage boy who finds the Death Note, a mysterious black notebook that gives him the power to kill anyone whose name and face he knows if he writes their name down. He struggles having such almighty power, and becomes the target of law enforcement around the world.
This is Netflix’s second adaptation of “Death Note.” The first was a live action film in 2017 that starred Nat Wolff as Light with other cast members including Lakeith Stanfield,...
The manga of the same name was written by Tsugumi Ohba and illustrated by Takeshi Obata and published in 12 volumes between 2003 and 2006. The books follow Light Yagami, a teenage boy who finds the Death Note, a mysterious black notebook that gives him the power to kill anyone whose name and face he knows if he writes their name down. He struggles having such almighty power, and becomes the target of law enforcement around the world.
This is Netflix’s second adaptation of “Death Note.” The first was a live action film in 2017 that starred Nat Wolff as Light with other cast members including Lakeith Stanfield,...
- 10/20/2022
- by Selome Hailu
- Variety Film + TV
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After Hellboy flopped, David Harbour contacted Ryan Reynolds about coping with a comic book bombing.
“Here’s the thing: nobody sets out to make a bad movie. But do to a confluence of unplanned events, studio demands, and poor creative choices, terrible movies just happen. David...
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After Hellboy flopped, David Harbour contacted Ryan Reynolds about coping with a comic book bombing.
“Here’s the thing: nobody sets out to make a bad movie. But do to a confluence of unplanned events, studio demands, and poor creative choices, terrible movies just happen. David...
- 7/8/2022
- by Lee Parham
- Den of Geek
Rich Ting (“Warrior”), Darren Barnet (“Never Have I Ever”) and Keiko Agena (“Better Call Saul”) have been tapped to lead the voice cast for the English-language dub of Netflix’s “The Summit of the Gods,” from César award-winning filmmaker Patrick Imbert.
Based on the acclaimed manga by Jirô Taniguchi and the novel by Baku Yumemakura, “The Summit of the Gods” poses the question, “Were George Mallory and his companion Andrew Irvine the first men to scale Everest on June 8th, 1924? Only the little Vestpocket Kodak camera they took with them might reveal the truth.”
“The Summit of the Gods” picks up in Kathmandu, 70 years after Mallory and Irvine’s journey, when a young Japanese reporter named Fukamachi Makoto (Barnet) recognizes the camera in the hands of the mysterious Habu Joji (Ting), an outcast climber believed missing for years. As the plot progresses, Fukamachi enters a world of obsessive mountaineers on...
Based on the acclaimed manga by Jirô Taniguchi and the novel by Baku Yumemakura, “The Summit of the Gods” poses the question, “Were George Mallory and his companion Andrew Irvine the first men to scale Everest on June 8th, 1924? Only the little Vestpocket Kodak camera they took with them might reveal the truth.”
“The Summit of the Gods” picks up in Kathmandu, 70 years after Mallory and Irvine’s journey, when a young Japanese reporter named Fukamachi Makoto (Barnet) recognizes the camera in the hands of the mysterious Habu Joji (Ting), an outcast climber believed missing for years. As the plot progresses, Fukamachi enters a world of obsessive mountaineers on...
- 11/23/2021
- by Angelique Jackson
- Variety Film + TV
This Star Wars: Visions article contains spoilers.
Star Wars: Visions brings the galaxy far, far away closer to its Japanese roots with nine anime shorts that introduce plenty of new characters to the saga. There’s Ronin, a lone wanderer with a mysterious past who gets stuck in the middle of a Sith invasion; Karre and Am, twins raised from birth to be powerful in the ways of the dark side; Kara, the daughter of a legendary sword smith who may be the only hope for a new generation of Jedi Knights; and the Elder, an aging master swordsman who travels the galaxy looking for worthy challengers.
But there’s one character in particular who seems to be a standout with fans, and it’s for good reason. After all, she’s the only character in Visions who’s also a humanoid rabbit with a lightsaber. We’re of course talking about Lop,...
Star Wars: Visions brings the galaxy far, far away closer to its Japanese roots with nine anime shorts that introduce plenty of new characters to the saga. There’s Ronin, a lone wanderer with a mysterious past who gets stuck in the middle of a Sith invasion; Karre and Am, twins raised from birth to be powerful in the ways of the dark side; Kara, the daughter of a legendary sword smith who may be the only hope for a new generation of Jedi Knights; and the Elder, an aging master swordsman who travels the galaxy looking for worthy challengers.
But there’s one character in particular who seems to be a standout with fans, and it’s for good reason. After all, she’s the only character in Visions who’s also a humanoid rabbit with a lightsaber. We’re of course talking about Lop,...
- 9/22/2021
- by John Saavedra
- Den of Geek
Features the voices of: Dave B. Mitchell, Jordan Rodrigues, Fred Tatasciore, Bayardo De Murguia, Patrick Seitz, Paul Nakauchi, Robin Atkin Downes, Joel McHale, Jennifer Carpenter, Ike Amadi | Written by Jeremy Adams | Directed by Ethan Spaulding
Between the live action reboot of Mortal Kombat and my growing appreciation of the animated Batman films it was pretty much a given that I would check out another of Warner’s animated offerings, Mortal Kombat Legends: Battle of the Realms.
Mortal Kombat Legends: Battle of the Realms begins with a couple fleeing through deserted streets before being confronted by a trio of nasty looking creatures. They kill the couple but Raiden (Dave B. Mitchell; Jurassic World: Camp Cretaceous) arrives in time to save their baby whom the mother names Liu Kang with her dying breath.
We’re barely a minute in and already there’s a decapitation and a pair of eyes exploding from their sockets.
Between the live action reboot of Mortal Kombat and my growing appreciation of the animated Batman films it was pretty much a given that I would check out another of Warner’s animated offerings, Mortal Kombat Legends: Battle of the Realms.
Mortal Kombat Legends: Battle of the Realms begins with a couple fleeing through deserted streets before being confronted by a trio of nasty looking creatures. They kill the couple but Raiden (Dave B. Mitchell; Jurassic World: Camp Cretaceous) arrives in time to save their baby whom the mother names Liu Kang with her dying breath.
We’re barely a minute in and already there’s a decapitation and a pair of eyes exploding from their sockets.
- 9/3/2021
- by Jim Morazzini
- Nerdly
Disney+ has released the trailer and unveiled the Japanese and English dub voice casts for Star Wars: Visions, its upcoming anthology series from Lucasfilm composed of short films centered on the Star Wars universe. The series launches September 22 on Disney+. Watch the trailer above.
Lucy Liu, Neil Patrick Harris, George Takei, Alison Brie and Joseph Gordon-Levitt are among the English voice cast for the series that tells new Star Wars stories through the singular style and tradition of Japanese anime.
“Lucasfilm is partnering with seven of the most talented anime studios in Japan to bring their signature style and unique vision of the Star Wars galaxy to this inspired new series,” said James Waugh, executive producer and VP Franchise Content & Strategy at Lucasfilm. “Their stories showcase the full spectrum of bold storytelling found across Japanese animation, each told with a freshness and voice that expands our understanding of what a Star Wars story can be,...
Lucy Liu, Neil Patrick Harris, George Takei, Alison Brie and Joseph Gordon-Levitt are among the English voice cast for the series that tells new Star Wars stories through the singular style and tradition of Japanese anime.
“Lucasfilm is partnering with seven of the most talented anime studios in Japan to bring their signature style and unique vision of the Star Wars galaxy to this inspired new series,” said James Waugh, executive producer and VP Franchise Content & Strategy at Lucasfilm. “Their stories showcase the full spectrum of bold storytelling found across Japanese animation, each told with a freshness and voice that expands our understanding of what a Star Wars story can be,...
- 8/17/2021
- by Denise Petski
- Deadline Film + TV
What happens when seven Japanese anime studios get the chance to create their own “Star Wars” movies? Fans are about to find out this fall with the release of “Star Wars: Visions” on Disney+. The anime anthology series is made up of nine anime short films that reimagine “Star Wars” through different animation styles. Disney+ has debuted the official “Star Wars: Visions” trailer (watch below), and it looks like one of the most exhilarating offerings Lucasfilm and Disney+ have ever made.
James Waugh, executive producer and Lucasfilm Vice President, Franchise Content & Strategy, said in a statement about the series: “Their stories showcase the full spectrum of bold storytelling found across Japanese animation; each told with a freshness and voice that expands our understanding of what a Star Wars story can be, and celebrates a galaxy that has been such an inspiration to so many visionary storytellers.”
The series will be...
James Waugh, executive producer and Lucasfilm Vice President, Franchise Content & Strategy, said in a statement about the series: “Their stories showcase the full spectrum of bold storytelling found across Japanese animation; each told with a freshness and voice that expands our understanding of what a Star Wars story can be, and celebrates a galaxy that has been such an inspiration to so many visionary storytellers.”
The series will be...
- 8/17/2021
- by Zack Sharf
- Indiewire
Disney+ has released trailers, in both Japanese and with English dubbing, for Star Wars: Visions, an anthology series from Lucasfilm that tells new stories in the style and tradition of Japanese anime.
The nine-part series will be released in its entirety on Wednesday, Sept. 22; the English-dubbed trailer appears above, the Japanese-language trailer is embedded down below.
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The nine-part series will be released in its entirety on Wednesday, Sept. 22; the English-dubbed trailer appears above, the Japanese-language trailer is embedded down below.
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- 8/17/2021
- by Matt Webb Mitovich
- TVLine.com
Burbank, CA – The fate of the universe once again hangs in the balance as warriors come together for one final clash in Mortal Kombat Legends: Battle of the Realms, an all-new, feature-length film produced by Warner Bros. Animation in coordination with NetherRealm Studios and Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment. The film arrives from Warner Bros. Home Entertainment on Digital, Blu-ray, and 4K Ultra HD Combo Pack on August 31, 2021.
Mortal Kombat Legends: Battle of the Realms will be available on Blu-ray (US $29.98 Srp; Canada $39.99 Srp) and 4K Ultra HD Combo Pack (USA $39.99 Srp; Canada $44.98 Srp) and Digital. The Blu-ray features a Blu-ray disc with the film in hi-definition and a digital version of the movie. The 4K Ultra HD Combo Pack features an Ultra HD Blu-ray disc in 4K with Hdr, a Blu-ray disc featuring the film in hi-definition, and a digital version of the movie. Pre-orders will be available for the...
Mortal Kombat Legends: Battle of the Realms will be available on Blu-ray (US $29.98 Srp; Canada $39.99 Srp) and 4K Ultra HD Combo Pack (USA $39.99 Srp; Canada $44.98 Srp) and Digital. The Blu-ray features a Blu-ray disc with the film in hi-definition and a digital version of the movie. The 4K Ultra HD Combo Pack features an Ultra HD Blu-ray disc in 4K with Hdr, a Blu-ray disc featuring the film in hi-definition, and a digital version of the movie. Pre-orders will be available for the...
- 6/28/2021
- by ComicMix Staff
- Comicmix.com
"We are close to achieving real power." Netflix has revealed the full official trailer for their anime series titled Yasuke, from artist / creator LeSean Thomas. After posting the first teaser, we have to follow-up with this full trailer because hell yes this looks very cool. The story is about a samurai warrior who must return to his life of violence in order to protect a mysterious girl. When a local village becomes the center of social upheaval between warring daimyo, Yasuke must take up his sword and transport the child who is the target of dark forces and bloodthirsty warlords. The story of Yasuke, the first African samurai who actually served with the legendary Oda Nobunaga. Featuring the voice of Lakeith Stanfield as "Yasuke", and he is joined by Takehiro Hira, Maya Tanida, Ming-Na Wen, Paul Nakauchi, Darren Criss, and Julie Marcus. This looks like it's going to be a...
- 4/27/2021
- by Alex Billington
- firstshowing.net
“Yasuke,” the upcoming Netflix series from creator LeSean Thomas, has released its first trailer ahead of an April 29 release. The streaming giant provided the following synopsis along with key art Monday afternoon.
The tale is set in a war-torn feudal Japan filled with mechs and magic, and the greatest ronin never known, Yasuke, struggles to maintain a peaceful existence after a past life of violence. But when a local village becomes the center of social upheaval between warring daimyo, Yasuke must take up his sword and transport a mysterious child who is the target of dark forces and bloodthirsty warlords.
All of that is found within the first trailer as the audience meets Yasuke, voiced by Academy Award nominee Lakeith Stanfield. Yasuke stands up for others despite being an outsider due to his former status as a slave. The animation looks beautiful — a mix of anime and light tones generally...
The tale is set in a war-torn feudal Japan filled with mechs and magic, and the greatest ronin never known, Yasuke, struggles to maintain a peaceful existence after a past life of violence. But when a local village becomes the center of social upheaval between warring daimyo, Yasuke must take up his sword and transport a mysterious child who is the target of dark forces and bloodthirsty warlords.
All of that is found within the first trailer as the audience meets Yasuke, voiced by Academy Award nominee Lakeith Stanfield. Yasuke stands up for others despite being an outsider due to his former status as a slave. The animation looks beautiful — a mix of anime and light tones generally...
- 4/27/2021
- by Kristen Lopez
- Indiewire
Lakeith Stanfield brings the legend of Yasuke, the real-life Black samurai in feudal Japan, to screen in the trailer for Netflix and Mapaa’s latest anime series that premieres this week.
The Oscar-nominated Judas and the Black Messiah actor takes on the titular character, a servant-turned-fierce hero in the series created by LeSean Thomas. Set in a war-torn feudal Japan filled with mechs and magic, the series follows the greatest ronin never known, Yasuke, who struggles to maintain a peaceful existence after a past life of violence. But when a local village becomes the center of social upheaval between warring daimyo, Yasuke must take up his sword and transport a mysterious child who is the target of dark forces and bloodthirsty warlords.
The trailer teases Yasuke’s closest circle, his gory past, the series’ big bad and a fresh track from Grammy-nominated music producer Flying Lotus. The voice cast also features Ming-Na Wen,...
The Oscar-nominated Judas and the Black Messiah actor takes on the titular character, a servant-turned-fierce hero in the series created by LeSean Thomas. Set in a war-torn feudal Japan filled with mechs and magic, the series follows the greatest ronin never known, Yasuke, who struggles to maintain a peaceful existence after a past life of violence. But when a local village becomes the center of social upheaval between warring daimyo, Yasuke must take up his sword and transport a mysterious child who is the target of dark forces and bloodthirsty warlords.
The trailer teases Yasuke’s closest circle, his gory past, the series’ big bad and a fresh track from Grammy-nominated music producer Flying Lotus. The voice cast also features Ming-Na Wen,...
- 4/26/2021
- by Alexandra Del Rosario
- Deadline Film + TV
Starz announced that “Power Book III: Raising Kanan” will premiere on July 18.
Set in ’90s South Jamaica, Queens and serving as a prequel to the original Power franchise, the series stars Patina Miller, Mekai Curtis, Omar Epps, London Brown, Malcolm Mays, Hailey Kilgore, Joey Bada$$, Tony Sandeman, Shanley Caswell, Lovie Simone and Quincy Brown.
Creator and showrunner Sascha Penn executive produces alongside Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson, Courtney A. Kemp, Mark Canton, Chris Selak, Danielle De Jesus, Shana Stein and Bart Wenrich.
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ABC announced that the special tribute episode of “General Hospital,” which will celebrate actor John Reilly, will air on May 21. The episode features “General Hospital” fan-favorites Kristina Wagner, John J. York, Finola Hughes, Genie Francis and Jon Lindstrom reprising their respective roles as Felicia Scorpio, Malcolm “Mac” Scorpio, Anna Devane, Laura Collins and Kevin Collins. While mourning the death of World Security...
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ABC announced that the special tribute episode of “General Hospital,” which will celebrate actor John Reilly, will air on May 21. The episode features “General Hospital” fan-favorites Kristina Wagner, John J. York, Finola Hughes, Genie Francis and Jon Lindstrom reprising their respective roles as Felicia Scorpio, Malcolm “Mac” Scorpio, Anna Devane, Laura Collins and Kevin Collins. While mourning the death of World Security...
- 4/26/2021
- by Ethan Shanfeld
- Variety Film + TV
Stars: Nat Wolff, Willem Dafoe, Lakeith Stanfield, Margaret Qualley, Shea Whigham, Jason Liles, Paul Nakauchi, Jack Ettlinger, Matthew Kevin Anderson, Chris Britton | Written by Charley Parlapanides, Vlas Parlapanides, Jeremy Slater | Directed by Adam Wingard
When Light Turner (Nat Wolff) comes in possession of the Death Note, Ryuk (Willem Dafoe) entices him to use it to kill those that deserve it. Enjoying the power that it brings, Light soon finds himself the focus of the enigmatic detective L (Lakeith Stanfield) who is obsessed with tracking him down.
One thing I did when watching this version of Death Note was to try to put the anime version to the back of my mind, as that is my favourite version. This does prove hard as it sets up a good perspective of who Light should be, who Ryuk is, and of course how awesome L is.
When we are introduced to Light, he...
When Light Turner (Nat Wolff) comes in possession of the Death Note, Ryuk (Willem Dafoe) entices him to use it to kill those that deserve it. Enjoying the power that it brings, Light soon finds himself the focus of the enigmatic detective L (Lakeith Stanfield) who is obsessed with tracking him down.
One thing I did when watching this version of Death Note was to try to put the anime version to the back of my mind, as that is my favourite version. This does prove hard as it sets up a good perspective of who Light should be, who Ryuk is, and of course how awesome L is.
When we are introduced to Light, he...
- 8/26/2017
- by Paul Metcalf
- Nerdly
There’s a notable difference between the types of projects that Amazon and Netflix have been putting out, theatrically speaking. On the one hand, Amazon has been gunning for awards and embracing a theatrical release with things like the Oscar winner Manchester by the Sea. There’s also their burgeoning relationship with an auteur like Woody Allen. It’s a whole concerted effort under their Amazon Studios wing. On the other hand, Netflix has gone for casting a wider net, while only occasionally putting their higher profile films out in theaters, like Beasts of No Nation or this year’s Okja. They only once in a while look at things with an awards type view. So far, they’ve either come up short with would be players like War Machine, or seen things like Beasts of No Nation snubbed. This week, Death Note hits as the latest major Netflix release.
- 8/22/2017
- by Joey Magidson
- Hollywoodnews.com
I've noticed that a lot of fan of Death Note don't like what they are seeing in director Adam Wingard's live-action film adaptation for Netflix. I personally think it looks like it could be great! If you are in doubt about the movie, the original creators of Death Note have seen the movie, and they have nothing but great things to say about it. They loved it! Maybe the can talk you into giving the movie a shot.
Original writer Tsugumi Ohba had this to say about it:
"Thanks to the beautiful imagery and the thrilling direction by Adam Wingard, the movie is magnificent A-level thriller masterpiece. The characters are all faithful to satisfying their desires. I've always wanted to write a Death Note like this, as well. Through Netflix, it will reach a global audience, so I hope that the people around the world who didn't know about...
Original writer Tsugumi Ohba had this to say about it:
"Thanks to the beautiful imagery and the thrilling direction by Adam Wingard, the movie is magnificent A-level thriller masterpiece. The characters are all faithful to satisfying their desires. I've always wanted to write a Death Note like this, as well. Through Netflix, it will reach a global audience, so I hope that the people around the world who didn't know about...
- 8/18/2017
- by Joey Paur
- GeekTyrant
Netflix has released a new "Death Note" movie clip featuring a pivotal scene where the detective L confronts Light. "Death Note" stars Nat Wolff as Light Turner, Margaret Qualley ("The Nice Guys") as Mia Sutton, Lakeith Stanfield ("The Purge:anarchy") as “L”, Paul Nakauchi as Watari, with Shea Whigham ("Kong: Skull Island") as James Turner, and Willem Dafoe ("Justice League", "Seven Sisters") as the voice of Ryuk the Shinigami. Based on the famous Japanese manga written by Tsugumi Oba and Takeshi Obata, "Death Note" follows a high school student who comes across a supernatural notebook, realizing it holds within it a great power; if the owner inscribes someone's name into it while picturing their face, he or she will die. Intoxicated with his new godlike abilities, the young...
- 8/18/2017
- www.ohmygore.com/
We have eight short days until Netflix releases its film adaptation of the international hit that is Death Note. Just like movies like Okja, Bright, and What Happened to Monday, Death Note is proof of the streaming service’s commitment to creating original films. Yet, of course, with any existing property, Death Note is bound to have tons of rabid fans who are ready to tear it apart at a moment’s notice.
In addition to many fans wanting this movie to be a scene-by-scene reenactment of the 12-volume manga series, we have the additional race issue. Hollywood has a bad habit of whitewashing, and given the white and black (distinctly non-Japanese, in other words) leads of this movie, many fans are already cursing this flick. But what about the original creators? We reported back around San Diego Comic-Con that producer of the film Masi Oka had revealed that they loved the film,...
In addition to many fans wanting this movie to be a scene-by-scene reenactment of the 12-volume manga series, we have the additional race issue. Hollywood has a bad habit of whitewashing, and given the white and black (distinctly non-Japanese, in other words) leads of this movie, many fans are already cursing this flick. But what about the original creators? We reported back around San Diego Comic-Con that producer of the film Masi Oka had revealed that they loved the film,...
- 8/17/2017
- by Joseph Medina
- LRMonline.com
"I always wondered if you had a line." Many fans of the Death Note franchise may find L to be just as intriguing as Light, and you can see both of the key characters together in a new clip from Netflix's Death Note movie ahead of its August 25th premiere.
"One wrong move and the game is over. See Light and L face off on Death Note, streaming on Netflix August 25th.
What if you had the power to decide who lives and who dies?
We suggest you obey the rules. Based on the famous Japanese manga written by Tsugumi Ohba and Takeshi Obata, Death Note follows a high school student who comes across a supernatural notebook, realizing it holds within it a great power; if the owner inscribes someone's name into it while picturing their face, he or she will die. Intoxicated with his new godlike abilities, the young...
"One wrong move and the game is over. See Light and L face off on Death Note, streaming on Netflix August 25th.
What if you had the power to decide who lives and who dies?
We suggest you obey the rules. Based on the famous Japanese manga written by Tsugumi Ohba and Takeshi Obata, Death Note follows a high school student who comes across a supernatural notebook, realizing it holds within it a great power; if the owner inscribes someone's name into it while picturing their face, he or she will die. Intoxicated with his new godlike abilities, the young...
- 8/17/2017
- by Derek Anderson
- DailyDead
It’s time for L to confront Light! Well, at least that’s what the latest clip from Netflix’s upcoming Death Note offers, which you can see below. Willem Dafoe and Nat Wolff star alongside Margaret Qualley, Keith Stanfield, Paul Nakauchi, and… Continue Reading →
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- 8/17/2017
- by Jonathan Barkan
- DreadCentral.com
A new clip from Death Note has given us our first good look at Ryuk as he introduces himself to Light, and...well I'll let you go in clean before I soil you with my opinion.
I'm not a fan of shadow Ryuk, so hopefully, we get a little color on the guy and a full picture as the film continues. I also wasn't too crazy about the acting in this scene, and if I'm being honest I didn't like any of what I saw at all. For me, this is a bad sign. Maybe I'm just too cynical to give the film a chance, did anyone feel differently?
Death Note follows a high school student who comes across a supernatural notebook, realizing it holds within it a great power; if the owner inscribes someone's name into it while picturing their face, he or she will die. Intoxicated with his new godlike abilities,...
I'm not a fan of shadow Ryuk, so hopefully, we get a little color on the guy and a full picture as the film continues. I also wasn't too crazy about the acting in this scene, and if I'm being honest I didn't like any of what I saw at all. For me, this is a bad sign. Maybe I'm just too cynical to give the film a chance, did anyone feel differently?
Death Note follows a high school student who comes across a supernatural notebook, realizing it holds within it a great power; if the owner inscribes someone's name into it while picturing their face, he or she will die. Intoxicated with his new godlike abilities,...
- 7/21/2017
- by Mick Joest
- GeekTyrant
Light's life will never be the same after Ryuk enters it, and you can watch the pivotal moment they meet in a new clip from Netflix's Death Note movie ahead of its August 25th premiere:
"What if you had the power to decide who lives and who dies?
We suggest you obey the rules. Based on the famous Japanese manga written by Tsugumi Ohba and Takeshi Obata, Death Note follows a high school student who comes across a supernatural notebook, realizing it holds within it a great power; if the owner inscribes someone's name into it while picturing their face, he or she will die. Intoxicated with his new godlike abilities, the young man begins to kill those he deems unworthy of life.
The Netflix original film is directed by Adam Wingard (Blair Witch, You’re Next) and stars Nat Wolff (Paper Towns), Margaret Qualley (The Leftovers), Lakeith Stanfield (Get Out...
"What if you had the power to decide who lives and who dies?
We suggest you obey the rules. Based on the famous Japanese manga written by Tsugumi Ohba and Takeshi Obata, Death Note follows a high school student who comes across a supernatural notebook, realizing it holds within it a great power; if the owner inscribes someone's name into it while picturing their face, he or she will die. Intoxicated with his new godlike abilities, the young man begins to kill those he deems unworthy of life.
The Netflix original film is directed by Adam Wingard (Blair Witch, You’re Next) and stars Nat Wolff (Paper Towns), Margaret Qualley (The Leftovers), Lakeith Stanfield (Get Out...
- 7/21/2017
- by Derek Anderson
- DailyDead
Saved the best for last...meet Mia Sutton from the Netflix original film Death Note.
Mia is the high school girlfriend of Light Turner, who embarks on a crusade alongside him to rid the world of evil with the Death Note.
Based on the famous Japanese manga written by Tsugumi Ohba and Takeshi Obata,
Death Note follows a high school student who comes across a supernatural notebook, realizing it holds within it a great power; if the owner inscribes someone's name into it while picturing their face, he or she will die. Intoxicated with his new godlike abilities, the young man begins to kill those he deems unworthy of life.
The Netflix original film is directed by Adam Wingard (Blair Witch, You're Next) and stars Nat Wolff (Paper Towns), Margaret Qualley (The Leftovers), Lakeith Stanfield (Get Out), Paul Nakauchi (Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End), Shea Whigham (American Hustle...
Mia is the high school girlfriend of Light Turner, who embarks on a crusade alongside him to rid the world of evil with the Death Note.
Based on the famous Japanese manga written by Tsugumi Ohba and Takeshi Obata,
Death Note follows a high school student who comes across a supernatural notebook, realizing it holds within it a great power; if the owner inscribes someone's name into it while picturing their face, he or she will die. Intoxicated with his new godlike abilities, the young man begins to kill those he deems unworthy of life.
The Netflix original film is directed by Adam Wingard (Blair Witch, You're Next) and stars Nat Wolff (Paper Towns), Margaret Qualley (The Leftovers), Lakeith Stanfield (Get Out), Paul Nakauchi (Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End), Shea Whigham (American Hustle...
- 7/20/2017
- by Michael Connally
- LRMonline.com
Sneak Peek more new images, plus footage from the upcoming live-action feature "Death Note', directed by Adam Wingard, adapting the manga comics/animated series by Tsugumi Ohba and Takeshi Obata, starring Nat Wolff, Margaret Qualley, Keith Stanfield, Paul Nakauchi, Shea Whigham and Willem Dafoe, debuting August 25, 2017 on Netflix:
"...a young man comes to possess a supernatural notebook, the 'Death Note', that grants him the power to destroy any person by writing down their name on the pages.
"He then decides to use the notebook to kill criminals and bring justice to the world, but an enigmatic detective attempts to track him down and end his reign of terror..."
Click the images to enlarge and Sneak Peek "Death Note"...
"...a young man comes to possess a supernatural notebook, the 'Death Note', that grants him the power to destroy any person by writing down their name on the pages.
"He then decides to use the notebook to kill criminals and bring justice to the world, but an enigmatic detective attempts to track him down and end his reign of terror..."
Click the images to enlarge and Sneak Peek "Death Note"...
- 7/19/2017
- by Michael Stevens
- SneakPeek
We've seen these character in the Death Note trailer already, but it wasn't until now that we get character posters featuring Nat Wolff as Light, Margaret Qualley as Mia Sutton, and Lakeith Stanfield as L. Take a look at the character and continue on below:
In the manga and anime, Light was a righteous kid who soon became drunk with the power to kill whomever he wanted. While the killings at first were for people who deserved it, Light soon began to become judge, jury, and executioner in his killings.
Mia is the high school girlfriend of Light Turner, who embarks on a crusade alongside him to rid the world of evil with the 'Death Note.' In the ultimate chess match between "Light" and darkness, L is the prodigy detective behind the investigation of the serial killer known as 'Kira.'
Based on the famous Japanese manga written by Tsugumi Ohba and Takeshi Obata,...
In the manga and anime, Light was a righteous kid who soon became drunk with the power to kill whomever he wanted. While the killings at first were for people who deserved it, Light soon began to become judge, jury, and executioner in his killings.
Mia is the high school girlfriend of Light Turner, who embarks on a crusade alongside him to rid the world of evil with the 'Death Note.' In the ultimate chess match between "Light" and darkness, L is the prodigy detective behind the investigation of the serial killer known as 'Kira.'
Based on the famous Japanese manga written by Tsugumi Ohba and Takeshi Obata,...
- 7/19/2017
- by Mick Joest
- GeekTyrant
Death Note is coming to Netflix on August 25th and those in the know probably aren’t looking forward to anything more.
Based on the manga (and anime) of the same name, Death Note is the story of Light, a teenager who finds a notebook that will cause the death of anyone whose name he writes in it, as long as he has seen their face. It’s a story that could easily go wrong, but if it’s put together right it has the potential to win over fans in droves.
The manga, by Tsugumi Ohba and Takeshi Obata, is a complex character study that dives into a variety of moral questions in the darkest and most dramatic way, while remaining a wild, thoroughly fun story. Light, as one might imagine, I suppose, quickly figures out the kind of power he wields, and decides to start using the notebook with almost reckless abandon,...
Based on the manga (and anime) of the same name, Death Note is the story of Light, a teenager who finds a notebook that will cause the death of anyone whose name he writes in it, as long as he has seen their face. It’s a story that could easily go wrong, but if it’s put together right it has the potential to win over fans in droves.
The manga, by Tsugumi Ohba and Takeshi Obata, is a complex character study that dives into a variety of moral questions in the darkest and most dramatic way, while remaining a wild, thoroughly fun story. Light, as one might imagine, I suppose, quickly figures out the kind of power he wields, and decides to start using the notebook with almost reckless abandon,...
- 7/17/2017
- by Marc Eastman
- AreYouScreening.com
Aside from Ryuk, the iconic Shinigami brought to life with great menace by the equally great Willem Dafoe, Netflix and writer-director Adam Wingard have overhauled Death Note to such an extent that the story, one initially conceived by Tsugumi Ohba and Takeshi Obata all the way back in 2003, has been relocated to Seattle, Washington.
Not only that, but Light Yagami, the student who first encounters the all-powerful Death Note and begins targeting Tokyo’s criminal underbelly, now goes by the name of Light Turner (Aka Kira), and will be played by Nat Wolff (The Fault in Our Stars). And therein lies the source of controversy.
Similar to Ghost in the Shell, Iron Fist, and even Matt Damon’s place in The Great Wall, thrusting a white, American actor into the midst of a Japanese story has irked longtime fans of the Death Note series, but during a recent interview with IGN,...
Not only that, but Light Yagami, the student who first encounters the all-powerful Death Note and begins targeting Tokyo’s criminal underbelly, now goes by the name of Light Turner (Aka Kira), and will be played by Nat Wolff (The Fault in Our Stars). And therein lies the source of controversy.
Similar to Ghost in the Shell, Iron Fist, and even Matt Damon’s place in The Great Wall, thrusting a white, American actor into the midst of a Japanese story has irked longtime fans of the Death Note series, but during a recent interview with IGN,...
- 7/5/2017
- by Michael Briers
- We Got This Covered
Before he takes a more substantial leap forward in terms of a scale with the 2020-bound Godzilla vs. Kong, Adam Wingard (The Guest, You’re Next) is releasing his next film, the Netflix-distributed, Japanese-manga-to-American-film adaptation Death Note, next month and now a new trailer has landed. For those unfamiliar with Tsugumi Ohba and Takeshi Obata’s source material, the film follows student Light Turner (Nat Wolff) who uncovers a mysterious notebook that — spoiler alert — kills people if their name is written in it.
“It’s one of those things where the harder I tried to stay 100 percent true to the source material, the more it just kind of fell apart…,” Wingard tells IGN. “You’re in a different country, you’re in a different kind of environment, and you’re trying to also summarize a sprawling series into a two-hour-long film. For me, it became about what do these themes mean to modern day America,...
“It’s one of those things where the harder I tried to stay 100 percent true to the source material, the more it just kind of fell apart…,” Wingard tells IGN. “You’re in a different country, you’re in a different kind of environment, and you’re trying to also summarize a sprawling series into a two-hour-long film. For me, it became about what do these themes mean to modern day America,...
- 7/2/2017
- by Jordan Raup
- The Film Stage
Author: Zehra Phelan
Coming soon to Netflix is yet another Manga adaptation with that all-American twist, Death Note in which a brand new trailer has been revealed.
Adapted from Tsugumi Ohba Takeshi phenomenal Manga story which Light Yagami, a high school student who discovers a supernatural notebook from a Shinigami named Ryuk that grants its user the ability to kill anyone whose name and face he knows. The series centres around Light’s attempts to create and rule a world “cleansed of evil” as “God” using the notebook, and the efforts of a detective known as L to stop him.
To deliver the story to the global masses, the story is flipped over to an American High school and focuses on L (Lakeith Stanfield) as he makes it his mission to warn the world against a deadly killer in Kira, The trailer goes on to give us a glimpse into...
Coming soon to Netflix is yet another Manga adaptation with that all-American twist, Death Note in which a brand new trailer has been revealed.
Adapted from Tsugumi Ohba Takeshi phenomenal Manga story which Light Yagami, a high school student who discovers a supernatural notebook from a Shinigami named Ryuk that grants its user the ability to kill anyone whose name and face he knows. The series centres around Light’s attempts to create and rule a world “cleansed of evil” as “God” using the notebook, and the efforts of a detective known as L to stop him.
To deliver the story to the global masses, the story is flipped over to an American High school and focuses on L (Lakeith Stanfield) as he makes it his mission to warn the world against a deadly killer in Kira, The trailer goes on to give us a glimpse into...
- 6/30/2017
- by Zehra Phelan
- HeyUGuys.co.uk
I’ll admit it now – I’ve never been hugely into manga; and I tend to stick to anime that is familiar (mainly the stuff released by Manga Video in the 90s). But there are certain titles that transcend my foibles… on such manga was Death Note. Recommended to me by a friend on a trip to the local comic shop, I ended up being hooked on the adventures of L, Light Yagami and Ryuk and read every manga, watched the anime and even the live-action movies…
So it’s safe to say I’m a fan of the Death Note franchise. Which is why I’m so excited to see Adam Wingard’s interpretation of the story – even moreso after seeing this new trailer!
Based on the famous Japanese manga written by Tsugumi Ohba and Takeshi Obata, Death Note follows a high school student who comes across a supernatural notebook,...
So it’s safe to say I’m a fan of the Death Note franchise. Which is why I’m so excited to see Adam Wingard’s interpretation of the story – even moreso after seeing this new trailer!
Based on the famous Japanese manga written by Tsugumi Ohba and Takeshi Obata, Death Note follows a high school student who comes across a supernatural notebook,...
- 6/30/2017
- by Phil Wheat
- Nerdly
Sneak Peek more new images, plus footage from the upcoming live-action feature "Death Note', directed by Adam Wingard, adapting the manga comics/animated series by Tsugumi Ohba and Takeshi Obata, starring Nat Wolff, Margaret Qualley, Keith Stanfield, Paul Nakauchi, Shea Whigham and Willem Dafoe, debuting August 25, 2017 on Netflix:
"...a young man comes to possess a supernatural notebook, the 'Death Note', that grants him the power to destroy any person by writing down their name on the pages.
"He then decides to use the notebook to kill criminals and bring justice to the world, but an enigmatic detective attempts to track him down and end his reign of terror..."
Click the images to enlarge and Sneak Peek "Death Note"...
"...a young man comes to possess a supernatural notebook, the 'Death Note', that grants him the power to destroy any person by writing down their name on the pages.
"He then decides to use the notebook to kill criminals and bring justice to the world, but an enigmatic detective attempts to track him down and end his reign of terror..."
Click the images to enlarge and Sneak Peek "Death Note"...
- 6/29/2017
- by Michael Stevens
- SneakPeek
We've got a new trailer for Netflix's film adaptation of the hit manga/anime series Death Note. The movie comes from director Adam Wingard (The Guest, You're Next) and if you keep an open mind it looks like a movie some fans might enjoy. I'm a big fan of Wingard's film work and I think it looks like he did a solid job with the film.
The manga was created by Tsugumi Ohba and Takeshi Obata, and the story follows student Light Turner, played by Nat Wolff in the film, who uncovers a mysterious notebook that kills people if their name is written in it. When talking about adapting the property into a live-action film, Wingard said:
“I think anime are due for the same treatment that comics got when Nolan did Batman. I think the key is straying away from overt anime style like Speed Racer and Dragon Ball...
The manga was created by Tsugumi Ohba and Takeshi Obata, and the story follows student Light Turner, played by Nat Wolff in the film, who uncovers a mysterious notebook that kills people if their name is written in it. When talking about adapting the property into a live-action film, Wingard said:
“I think anime are due for the same treatment that comics got when Nolan did Batman. I think the key is straying away from overt anime style like Speed Racer and Dragon Ball...
- 6/29/2017
- by Joey Paur
- GeekTyrant
Godly, wrathful powers are bestowed upon a student in the new trailer and featurette for Death Note (based on Tsugumi Ohba and Takeshi Obata's popular manga), hitting Netflix on August 25th.
"What if you had the power to decide who lives and who dies?
We suggest you obey the rules. Based on the famous Japanese manga written by Tsugumi Ohba and Takeshi Obata, Death Note follows a high school student who comes across a supernatural notebook, realizing it holds within it a great power; if the owner inscribes someone's name into it while picturing their face, he or she will die. Intoxicated with his new godlike abilities, the young man begins to kill those he deems unworthy of life.
The Netflix original film is directed by Adam Wingard (Blair Witch, You’re Next) and stars Nat Wolff (Paper Towns), Margaret Qualley (The Leftovers), Lakeith Stanfield (Get Out), Paul Nakauchi...
"What if you had the power to decide who lives and who dies?
We suggest you obey the rules. Based on the famous Japanese manga written by Tsugumi Ohba and Takeshi Obata, Death Note follows a high school student who comes across a supernatural notebook, realizing it holds within it a great power; if the owner inscribes someone's name into it while picturing their face, he or she will die. Intoxicated with his new godlike abilities, the young man begins to kill those he deems unworthy of life.
The Netflix original film is directed by Adam Wingard (Blair Witch, You’re Next) and stars Nat Wolff (Paper Towns), Margaret Qualley (The Leftovers), Lakeith Stanfield (Get Out), Paul Nakauchi...
- 6/29/2017
- by Derek Anderson
- DailyDead
Before Adam Wingard takes the reins on the upcoming Legendary blockbuster “Godzilla vs. Kong,” he’s got a Netflix adaptation of the popular manga series “Death Note” set for release this summer. The streaming giant has released the official trailer, featuring Nat Wolff, Lakeith Stanfield and “The Leftovers” breakout Margaret Qualley.
Read More: ‘Godzilla vs. Kong’: While Director Adam Wingard Is Hollywood’s Gain, Indie Film Loses a Talent
“Death Note” centers around a high school loner who discovers a notepad that ends up killing the names he writes down. His efforts are aided by a Shinigami death spirit known as Ryuk, voiced by Willem Dafoe. Paul Nakauchi and Shea Whigham co-star.
The movie is at the center of whitewashing backlash despite Wingard’s insistence that he simply put a “fresh take” on the story by moving its setting from Japan to Seattle, Washington. In a statement to Buzzfeed in April,...
Read More: ‘Godzilla vs. Kong’: While Director Adam Wingard Is Hollywood’s Gain, Indie Film Loses a Talent
“Death Note” centers around a high school loner who discovers a notepad that ends up killing the names he writes down. His efforts are aided by a Shinigami death spirit known as Ryuk, voiced by Willem Dafoe. Paul Nakauchi and Shea Whigham co-star.
The movie is at the center of whitewashing backlash despite Wingard’s insistence that he simply put a “fresh take” on the story by moving its setting from Japan to Seattle, Washington. In a statement to Buzzfeed in April,...
- 6/29/2017
- by Zack Sharf
- Indiewire
When Roy Lee was quizzed about those scathing whitewashing claims surrounding Death Note, the seasoned producer argued that Netflix’s R-rated adaptation is “an interpretation of the story in a different culture.”
Change is inevitable, then, and sure enough, the casting of Nat Wolff as moody teenager Light Yagami has arguably proven to be the biggest point of contention since Death Note was officially unveiled three months ago. He’ll now go by the name of Light Turner, who begins to develop a heartfelt bond with L, a world-famous detective, upon discovering the titular piece of script: “The human whose name is written in this note shall die.”
Moreover, in Tsugumi Ohba and Takeshi Obata’s original manga series, Light’s dalliance with death and the deity known as Shinigami Ryuk takes place in Japan, though we understand the Adam Wingard-directed film will relocate that story to Seattle, where...
Change is inevitable, then, and sure enough, the casting of Nat Wolff as moody teenager Light Yagami has arguably proven to be the biggest point of contention since Death Note was officially unveiled three months ago. He’ll now go by the name of Light Turner, who begins to develop a heartfelt bond with L, a world-famous detective, upon discovering the titular piece of script: “The human whose name is written in this note shall die.”
Moreover, in Tsugumi Ohba and Takeshi Obata’s original manga series, Light’s dalliance with death and the deity known as Shinigami Ryuk takes place in Japan, though we understand the Adam Wingard-directed film will relocate that story to Seattle, where...
- 6/7/2017
- by Michael Briers
- We Got This Covered
You may still have to wait a while (August 25th), but you’re going to want to keep your eye on Death Note, the Netflix film adaptation of the hugely popular manga by Tsugumi Ohba and Takeshi Obata.
Of course, as cool as Netflix originals are becoming, fans might have wished for a big-budget, theatrical release. But, if the trailer can be believed, that might not have been the way to go after all. It’s a movie that requires the freedom to be really crazy, and it looks like director Adam Wingard managed the curious, dark revelry inherent in a story about demonic hit lists. And, for the fans out there, Willem Dafoe is the voice of Ryuk. What more do you need to know?
Actually, the cast in general looks pretty fantastic, especially interesting is the inclusion of Shea Whigham, who impresses me in everything.
Take a look above,...
Of course, as cool as Netflix originals are becoming, fans might have wished for a big-budget, theatrical release. But, if the trailer can be believed, that might not have been the way to go after all. It’s a movie that requires the freedom to be really crazy, and it looks like director Adam Wingard managed the curious, dark revelry inherent in a story about demonic hit lists. And, for the fans out there, Willem Dafoe is the voice of Ryuk. What more do you need to know?
Actually, the cast in general looks pretty fantastic, especially interesting is the inclusion of Shea Whigham, who impresses me in everything.
Take a look above,...
- 5/5/2017
- by Marc Eastman
- AreYouScreening.com
Back in March, an online petition popped up over on Care2, calling for a boycott of Netflix’s newest feature film, the Adam Wingard-helmed “Death Note.” The petition was seemingly sparked by the release of the film’s first trailer, which showed off actor Nat Wolff as the film’s lead, a role that is Japanese in the original source material. As of this writing, the petition has nearly 16,500 signatures (close to its goal of 17,000).
Over at BuzzFeed, “Death Note” producer Roy Lee has a few words for the sudden and swift backlash to his latest property, most of them just kind of baffled (and more than a little ill-informed). The producer is no stranger to adapting remakes of popular Asian properties for Hollywood consumption, including “The Ring,” “The Grudge” and “The Departed,” but he says that the ire he’s experiencing with “Death Note” is totally new to him.
Over at BuzzFeed, “Death Note” producer Roy Lee has a few words for the sudden and swift backlash to his latest property, most of them just kind of baffled (and more than a little ill-informed). The producer is no stranger to adapting remakes of popular Asian properties for Hollywood consumption, including “The Ring,” “The Grudge” and “The Departed,” but he says that the ire he’s experiencing with “Death Note” is totally new to him.
- 4/28/2017
- by Kate Erbland
- Indiewire
What’s the one thing Ghost in the Shell, Doctor Strange, Iron Fist and Netflix’s forthcoming Death Note adaptation have in common? Barring the fantastical story elements and built-in fanbases, all four high-profile productions have been accused of whitewashing major characters, which has led many to call Hollywood’s representation of Asian people into question.
And so, after the casting of Danny Rand and The Major (Aka Motoko Kusanagi) fuelled heated debate online, the Internet’s eye of scrutiny has turned toward Death Note after Nat Wolff landed the role of Light Yagami in the morbid Netflix original. Because of the IP’s Japanese roots, many consider the decision to go with Wolff in lieu of an Asian actor to be in poor taste – or worse, overtly racist – but seasoned producer Roy Lee firmly believes that Netflix’s star-studded rendition of Tsugumi Ohba and Takeshi Obata’s iconic manga...
And so, after the casting of Danny Rand and The Major (Aka Motoko Kusanagi) fuelled heated debate online, the Internet’s eye of scrutiny has turned toward Death Note after Nat Wolff landed the role of Light Yagami in the morbid Netflix original. Because of the IP’s Japanese roots, many consider the decision to go with Wolff in lieu of an Asian actor to be in poor taste – or worse, overtly racist – but seasoned producer Roy Lee firmly believes that Netflix’s star-studded rendition of Tsugumi Ohba and Takeshi Obata’s iconic manga...
- 4/28/2017
- by Michael Briers
- We Got This Covered
Netflix should have seen this coming. Already in the middle of a whitewashing controversy over their latest Marvel television series “Iron Fist,” the streaming giant is under fire again for the same issue because of their upcoming film adaptation of the manga series “Death Note.” The teaser trailer premiered last week, featuring “The Fault in Our Stars” and “Palo Alto” actor Nat Wolff in the lead role, and backlash quickly erupted over the whitewashed casting, which extends to nearly every role in the film.
Read More: ‘Death Note’ First Trailer: Adam Wingard Reimagines the Manga Series in Netflix Original Film
Sarah Rose started an online petition against the movie in the wake of the trailer’s release, claiming it “shouldn’t be cast with all white actors, as it goes against the very soul of the story.” The petition has a goal of 12,000 signatures and has already eclipsed the 11,000 mark as of this writing.
Read More: ‘Death Note’ First Trailer: Adam Wingard Reimagines the Manga Series in Netflix Original Film
Sarah Rose started an online petition against the movie in the wake of the trailer’s release, claiming it “shouldn’t be cast with all white actors, as it goes against the very soul of the story.” The petition has a goal of 12,000 signatures and has already eclipsed the 11,000 mark as of this writing.
- 3/27/2017
- by Zack Sharf
- Indiewire
Death Note director Adam Wingard released a new photo from his feature film adaptation showing L and Light meeting face-to-face. The first teaser trailer for the movie was released a couple days ago, and it was met with mixed reactions.
Some people liked what they saw, while others complained about it. That's just how it goes with these kinds of film projects, though. The filmmakers will never make all of the fans happy, but they do their best.
It's not like any of us didn't know that there were going to be changes made during the development process. Hell, Marvel and DC change things up all the time from their source material to the big screen, and for the most part, fans accept it.
Regardless, what we saw was a very brief tease, and it's hard to judge what Wingard and his team have done with only a minute of footage.
Some people liked what they saw, while others complained about it. That's just how it goes with these kinds of film projects, though. The filmmakers will never make all of the fans happy, but they do their best.
It's not like any of us didn't know that there were going to be changes made during the development process. Hell, Marvel and DC change things up all the time from their source material to the big screen, and for the most part, fans accept it.
Regardless, what we saw was a very brief tease, and it's hard to judge what Wingard and his team have done with only a minute of footage.
- 3/24/2017
- by Joey Paur
- GeekTyrant
Nipping at the heels of yesterday’s morbid teaser trailer, the first official still for Netflix’s Death Note adaptation has arrived and in it, we see Light Turner (Nat Wolff) have a fateful encounter with the world-famous detective known as L.
Cloaked in a jet-black hoody and facing away from the camera, we don’t actually get to see L’s face here, but those familiar with Tsugumi Ohba and Takeshi Obata’s iconic Japanese manga will no doubt be able to identify his signature pose. Indeed, when Death Note premieres in August, Light and L will find their lives inextricably bound by the titular notebook, which holds the bone-chilling power to kill anyone whose name is scribbled down on its page.
Originally called Light Yagami in the manga, once he comes into possession of the Death Note, Nat Wolff’s unassuming student moonlights as a vigilante, picking off...
Cloaked in a jet-black hoody and facing away from the camera, we don’t actually get to see L’s face here, but those familiar with Tsugumi Ohba and Takeshi Obata’s iconic Japanese manga will no doubt be able to identify his signature pose. Indeed, when Death Note premieres in August, Light and L will find their lives inextricably bound by the titular notebook, which holds the bone-chilling power to kill anyone whose name is scribbled down on its page.
Originally called Light Yagami in the manga, once he comes into possession of the Death Note, Nat Wolff’s unassuming student moonlights as a vigilante, picking off...
- 3/23/2017
- by Michael Briers
- We Got This Covered
Author: Zehra Phelan
Are you worthy of your life? That decision is in the hands of the bearer of the Death Note so be sure to be kind to all those you encounter. Thanks to Netflix, all will be revealed in their upcoming original film, Death Note in August, but first, we have a teaser to wet your appetite.
What is the Death Note you may ask! Death Note is Netflix own live-action adaptation of a hugely popular manga series brought to life for Western audiences. With Scarlett Johansson’s Ghost in the Shell released into cinemas next week, Netflix has followed suit in adapting the series which first debuted in Japan in 2003, clearly not wanting to be left out of the trend which is taking the big screen by storm.
This isn’t the first time this story has been adapted, in Japan it has had four live-action films,...
Are you worthy of your life? That decision is in the hands of the bearer of the Death Note so be sure to be kind to all those you encounter. Thanks to Netflix, all will be revealed in their upcoming original film, Death Note in August, but first, we have a teaser to wet your appetite.
What is the Death Note you may ask! Death Note is Netflix own live-action adaptation of a hugely popular manga series brought to life for Western audiences. With Scarlett Johansson’s Ghost in the Shell released into cinemas next week, Netflix has followed suit in adapting the series which first debuted in Japan in 2003, clearly not wanting to be left out of the trend which is taking the big screen by storm.
This isn’t the first time this story has been adapted, in Japan it has had four live-action films,...
- 3/23/2017
- by Zehra Phelan
- HeyUGuys.co.uk
Sneak Peek new footage, images and synopsis from the upcoming live-action feature "Death Note', directed by Adam Wingard, adapting the manga comics/animated series by Tsugumi Ohba and Takeshi Obata, starring Nat Wolff, Margaret Qualley, Keith Stanfield, Paul Nakauchi, Shea Whigham and Willem Dafoe, airing August 25, 2017 on Netflix:
"...a young man comes to possess a supernatural notebook, the 'Death Note', that grants him the power to destroy any person by writing down their name on the pages. He then decides to use the notebook to kill criminals and bring justice to the world, but an enigmatic detective attempts to track him down and end his reign of terror..."
Click the images to enlarge and Sneak Peek "Death Note"...
"...a young man comes to possess a supernatural notebook, the 'Death Note', that grants him the power to destroy any person by writing down their name on the pages. He then decides to use the notebook to kill criminals and bring justice to the world, but an enigmatic detective attempts to track him down and end his reign of terror..."
Click the images to enlarge and Sneak Peek "Death Note"...
- 3/22/2017
- by Michael Stevens
- SneakPeek
For several years now, Death Note has been one of those anime and manga adaptations that seems to have been in constant development in Hollywood. While it’s definitely one of the newer manga series out there to get tossed around Tinsel Town, it joined the likes of Akira and Ghost in the Shell as one of the series that would inevitably head on over to the west.
Unlike a good number of anime or manga series coming out of Japan, it was one with a premise that could easily be catered to a Western audience with few changes. Just rearrange the setting, change shinigami to grim reaper, or some variation, and you got yourself a pretty solid thriller. More than even Akira and Ghost in the Shell, I felt Death Note had the potential to really take off in a big way in North America.
Some time ago, Netflix picked up the property,...
Unlike a good number of anime or manga series coming out of Japan, it was one with a premise that could easily be catered to a Western audience with few changes. Just rearrange the setting, change shinigami to grim reaper, or some variation, and you got yourself a pretty solid thriller. More than even Akira and Ghost in the Shell, I felt Death Note had the potential to really take off in a big way in North America.
Some time ago, Netflix picked up the property,...
- 3/22/2017
- by Joseph Medina
- LRMonline.com
"The human whose name is written in this note shall die." Ahead of its August 25th release on Netflix, Adam Wingard's live-action Death Note movie (based on Tsugumi Ohba and Takeshi Obata's popular manga) is teased in a new trailer featuring Nat Wolff as Light Turner and Willem Dafoe as the voice of Shinigami Ryuk, who is hidden in the shadows.
"What if you had the power to decide who lives and who dies?
We suggest you obey the rules. Based on the famous Japanese manga written by Tsugumi Ohba and Takeshi Obata, Death Note follows a high school student who comes across a supernatural notebook, realizing it holds within it a great power; if the owner inscribes someone's name into it while picturing their face, he or she will die. Intoxicated with his new godlike abilities, the young man begins to kill those he deems unworthy of life.
"What if you had the power to decide who lives and who dies?
We suggest you obey the rules. Based on the famous Japanese manga written by Tsugumi Ohba and Takeshi Obata, Death Note follows a high school student who comes across a supernatural notebook, realizing it holds within it a great power; if the owner inscribes someone's name into it while picturing their face, he or she will die. Intoxicated with his new godlike abilities, the young man begins to kill those he deems unworthy of life.
- 3/22/2017
- by Derek Anderson
- DailyDead
"Shall we begin?"
Netflix has released the first teaser trailer for their live-action adaptation of the manga/anime Death Note, and I love what I'm seeing in this first footage! The movie comes from director Adam Wingard (The Guest, You’re Next). I'm a fan of his films, and it looks like he may have actually done a great job with Death Note!
The manga was created by Tsugumi Ohba and Takeshi Obata, and the story follows student Light Turner, played by Nat Wolff in the film, who uncovers a mysterious notebook that kills people if their name is written in it. When talking about adapting the property into a live-action film, Wingard said:
“I think anime are due for the same treatment that comics got when Nolan did Batman. I think the key is straying away from overt anime style like Speed Racer and Dragon Ball and instead try...
Netflix has released the first teaser trailer for their live-action adaptation of the manga/anime Death Note, and I love what I'm seeing in this first footage! The movie comes from director Adam Wingard (The Guest, You’re Next). I'm a fan of his films, and it looks like he may have actually done a great job with Death Note!
The manga was created by Tsugumi Ohba and Takeshi Obata, and the story follows student Light Turner, played by Nat Wolff in the film, who uncovers a mysterious notebook that kills people if their name is written in it. When talking about adapting the property into a live-action film, Wingard said:
“I think anime are due for the same treatment that comics got when Nolan did Batman. I think the key is straying away from overt anime style like Speed Racer and Dragon Ball and instead try...
- 3/22/2017
- by Joey Paur
- GeekTyrant
Netflix has released the first trailer for director Adam Wingard’s “Death Note.” The live-action adaptation of the popular manga will be released in August as a Netflix original movie.
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The original story from creators Tsugumi Ohba and Takeshi Obata centers on a student named Light Turner (Nat Wolff) who finds a mysterious notebook that kills people when their name is written in it.
“I think Anime are due for the same treatment that comics got when Nolan did ‘Batman,’ Wingard said during a Reddit Ama last year. “I think the key is straying away from overt Anime style like ‘Speed Racer’ and ‘Dragon Ball’ and instead try to ground the stories in more relatable ways. With ‘Death Note’ I tried to give it a gritty, lived-in look. With that said ‘Death Note’ is...
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The original story from creators Tsugumi Ohba and Takeshi Obata centers on a student named Light Turner (Nat Wolff) who finds a mysterious notebook that kills people when their name is written in it.
“I think Anime are due for the same treatment that comics got when Nolan did ‘Batman,’ Wingard said during a Reddit Ama last year. “I think the key is straying away from overt Anime style like ‘Speed Racer’ and ‘Dragon Ball’ and instead try to ground the stories in more relatable ways. With ‘Death Note’ I tried to give it a gritty, lived-in look. With that said ‘Death Note’ is...
- 3/22/2017
- by Graham Winfrey
- Indiewire
Following last year’s surprise Blair Witch sequel, director Adam Wingard (The Guest, You’re Next) is back with a new film this year. His latest project is the Netflix-distributed, Japanese-manga-to-American-film adaptation Death Note, and the first trailer has landed today ahead of an August release. For those unfamiliar with Tsugumi Ohba and Takeshi Obata‘s source material, the film follows student Light Turner (Nat Wolff) who uncovers a mysterious notebook that — spoiler alert — kills people if their name is written in it.
“I think anime are due for the same treatment that comics got when Nolan did Batman. I think the key is straying away from overt anime style like Speed Racer and Dragon Ball and instead try to ground the stories in more relatable ways. With Death Note I tried to give it a gritty lived in look. With that said Death Note is going to be my most insane movie yet.
“I think anime are due for the same treatment that comics got when Nolan did Batman. I think the key is straying away from overt anime style like Speed Racer and Dragon Ball and instead try to ground the stories in more relatable ways. With Death Note I tried to give it a gritty lived in look. With that said Death Note is going to be my most insane movie yet.
- 3/22/2017
- by Jordan Raup
- The Film Stage
Japanese actor Masi Oka, known for his work in television hits “Heroes” and “Hawaii Five-o”, is producing the Hollywood live-action version of “Death Note.” Recently, Japan Today reveals that Oka will also star in the film.
The film is based on the extremely popular manga “Death Note” written by Tsugumi Ohba and illustrated by Takeshi Obata. “Death Note” tells the story of Light, a student who discovers a supernatural notebook that kills any person whose name is written on its pages. Soon the student-turned-vigilante is hunted down by a reclusive detective known as L.
There have already been five Japanese TV and film adaptations of the manga. The live-action feature “Death Note: Light Up the New World” was released October of this year and earned 2 billion yen.
The American version of “Death Note” is directed by horror film expert Adam Wingard (“You’re Next”). The cast is led by...
The film is based on the extremely popular manga “Death Note” written by Tsugumi Ohba and illustrated by Takeshi Obata. “Death Note” tells the story of Light, a student who discovers a supernatural notebook that kills any person whose name is written on its pages. Soon the student-turned-vigilante is hunted down by a reclusive detective known as L.
There have already been five Japanese TV and film adaptations of the manga. The live-action feature “Death Note: Light Up the New World” was released October of this year and earned 2 billion yen.
The American version of “Death Note” is directed by horror film expert Adam Wingard (“You’re Next”). The cast is led by...
- 12/4/2016
- by Ella Palileo
- AsianMoviePulse
I'm sure you all remember Masi Oka, who played Hiro in NBC's superhero series Heroes. Well, the actor recently revealed in an interview with EW that he is producing and has a role in Netflix's upcoming live-action film adaptation of Death Note.
Since Heroes ended, Oka has been keeping busy. He just ended his seven-season run on Hawaii 5-o, and he's been working on a ton of other projects behind the scenes. When asked what he's been doing outside of the shows that he has been in he said:
"I’m very fortunate to be able to do things also behind-the-scenes, creating some TV shows and also producing a lot of movies. I recently finished producing Death Note for Netflix, which I have a part in as well. I also just finished shooting Meg, which is a Jason Statham-starring shark movie for Warner Bros., so that’s a pretty big budget film as well.
Since Heroes ended, Oka has been keeping busy. He just ended his seven-season run on Hawaii 5-o, and he's been working on a ton of other projects behind the scenes. When asked what he's been doing outside of the shows that he has been in he said:
"I’m very fortunate to be able to do things also behind-the-scenes, creating some TV shows and also producing a lot of movies. I recently finished producing Death Note for Netflix, which I have a part in as well. I also just finished shooting Meg, which is a Jason Statham-starring shark movie for Warner Bros., so that’s a pretty big budget film as well.
- 12/1/2016
- by Joey Paur
- GeekTyrant
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