Live-action "Full Metal Panic!" in the works

Tokyograph News · 04-07-2009, 07:57 AM

Shoji Gatoh's light novel series "Full Metal Panic!" is reportedly being turned into a live-action film. Mandalay Pictures has acquired the theatrical rights to the action comedy series, which revolves around a young sergeant who masquerades as a high schooler in order to protect a girl. The light novels have been adapted into both anime and manga form.

Actor Zac Efron may be involved in the project. Not much else is known yet about Mandalay's plans for the movie.

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**migimaru** · 04-07-2009, 07:59 AM

Uh, I'm not really sure how this would work out... I really can't see live-action being able to capture the essence of FMP.

Though I think I would HAVE to watch it if it also covered Fumoffu XD

TsubasaDragon · 04-07-2009, 09:47 AM

anime network removed the article.

**migimaru** · 04-07-2009, 03:43 PM

As far as I can tell, ANN still has the story up, as well as a lot of other sites. It's true that it seems to be a lot of speculation at this point, but Hollywood Reporter is a pretty reliable source.

Personally, I'm kind of hoping this is one of those licenses that studios pick up and never do anything with...

TsubasaDragon · 04-07-2009, 04:13 PM

hmmmmmmm okay.

**migimaru** · 04-07-2009, 04:28 PM

Though I guess I still should've left the question mark in the headline...

KRAN · 04-07-2009, 07:33 PM

MAn thats so racist seriously...

**migimaru** · 04-08-2009, 03:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KRAN

MAn thats so racist seriously...

I assume this was directed at the Unregistered comment in the Hideki Kaji thread?

KRAN · 04-08-2009, 03:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by migimaru

I assume this was directed at the Unregistered comment in the Hideki Kaji thread?

No its just that the serie doesnt it take place in Japan, and all character are Japanese?

Why suddenly would a caucasian actor be part of it unless he is a produce or some kind...

04-07-2009, 07:57 AM	#1
Tokyograph News Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 11	Live-action "Full Metal Panic!" in the works Shoji Gatoh's light novel series "Full Metal Panic!" is reportedly being turned into a live-action film. Mandalay Pictures has acquired the theatrical rights to the action comedy series, which revolves around a young sergeant who masquerades as a high schooler in order to protect a girl. The light novels have been adapted into both anime and manga form. Actor Zac Efron may be involved in the project. Not much else is known yet about Mandalay's plans for the movie. Link to article

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04-07-2009, 07:59 AM	#2
migimaru ミギ丸 Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 736	Uh, I'm not really sure how this would work out... I really can't see live-action being able to capture the essence of FMP. Though I think I would HAVE to watch it if it also covered Fumoffu XD

04-07-2009, 09:47 AM	#3
TsubasaDragon Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 187	anime network removed the article.

04-07-2009, 03:43 PM	#4
migimaru ミギ丸 Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 736	As far as I can tell, ANN still has the story up, as well as a lot of other sites. It's true that it seems to be a lot of speculation at this point, but Hollywood Reporter is a pretty reliable source. Personally, I'm kind of hoping this is one of those licenses that studios pick up and never do anything with...

04-07-2009, 04:13 PM	#5
TsubasaDragon Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 187	hmmmmmmm okay.

04-07-2009, 04:28 PM	#6
migimaru ミギ丸 Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 736	Though I guess I still should've left the question mark in the headline...

04-07-2009, 07:33 PM	#7
KRAN Akai Ito Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: I wish i was in Japan Posts: 198	MAn thats so racist seriously...