Quote:Lionsgate has signed Michael Gracey to direct an adaptation of the popular Japanese manga series "Naruto" and is in negotiations for the film rights to the franchise.

First published in 1997, Masashi Kishimoto's manga has sold more than 200 million copies in print and follows adolescent ninja Naruto Uzumaki, who dreams of becoming the village ninja.

"Naruto" has generated an anime series in Japan that premiered in 2002 and lasted 220 episodes, followed by the "Naruto: Shippuden" sequel which has been airing since 2007. Ten movies have also been produced.

Avi Arad is producing. Gracey is a former visual effects specialist who remains attached to several biopics in the works including the Elton Jonn-themed "Rocketman" with Tom Hardy, and the P.T. Barnum film "The Greatest Showman on Earth" at Fox.

ShinkuDragon Wrote:i can't wait to see someone acting like a ninja in a bright orange jumpsuit

Justin Wrote:If Dragon Ball Evolution were any indication... we're in for one hell of a pomegranatety ride.

Maybe LionsGate will pull it off decently though. ....maybe.

Arrol Wrote:It's an anime movie in the West, the hell they will.

Luxeraph Wrote:I haven't seen any live-action anime film, but are the japanese any better than the western ones? I mean a week ago I saw a trailer for SnK and it didn't look good nor bad, it just looked off.