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aohige · 2017-06-11, 00:01

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Originally Posted by quigonkenny

If they couldn't make this into a movie because it would have cost too much, how in the hell do they expect to make it into a TV series?

I imagine it's going to be Firefly 2.0

I mean, that show was already very Bebop-esque.

Vallen Chaos Valiant · 2017-06-11, 00:30

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Originally Posted by aohige

I imagine it's going to be Firefly 2.0

I mean, that show was already very Bebop-esque.

Makes sense. After all, my favourite episodes are not about the central plot about Vicious but the stand alone stories, which don't work in a film. Condensing everything into two and a half hours just don't work.

Obelisk ze Tormentor · 2017-06-11, 00:37

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Originally Posted by aohige

I imagine it's going to be Firefly 2.0

I mean, that show was already very Bebop-esque.

Wasn't Firefly inspired by Outlaw Star? Yes, OS, that anime that the Americans liked to compare with Bebop coz both space adventures aired in Toonami even though they're two different things especially the tone. IIRC FF even ripped off the "mysterious girl in the suitcase" from OS.

quigonkenny · 2017-06-11, 03:35

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Originally Posted by Obelisk ze Tormentor

Wasn't Firefly inspired by Outlaw Star? Yes, OS, that anime that the Americans liked to compare with Bebop coz both space adventures aired in Toonami even though they're two different things especially the tone. IIRC FF even ripped off the "mysterious girl in the suitcase" from OS.

Firefly had elements of OS, but the story structure and the overall feel was a lot more like Bebop.

saya_leviathan · 2018-11-29, 07:15

You've probably seen this already: Netflix will produce the live action series.

https://twitter.com/NXOnNetflix/stat...44277847539712

Well, just in time for the "a Netflix adaptation" memes.

Obelisk ze Tormentor · 2018-11-29, 09:39

^ Is Keanu Reeves still interested in playing Spike?

He's once again a big star now due his John Wick movies which are practically one of the biggest action movie franchises today that's not superhero or comic property.

Shinji103 · 2018-11-29, 11:10

This is still a thing? I thought it died ages ago.

Toukairin · 2018-11-29, 15:33

It would be criminal if they don't get Keanu Reeves on board for that project. The guy is a big anime fan himself, and he's definitely familiar with Cowboy Bebop.

That being said, it would be fun to see Keanu! Spike as a laid back version of John Wick with the same martial arts and gunslinging skills.

TinyRedLeaf · 2019-04-04, 13:30

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Originally Posted by TinyRedLeaf

Besides, it's not going to work unless a Singaporean plays Faye Valentine. And I'm not saying that because I'm biased!

^ It's a damn shame that a Singaporean was not considered for the role of Faye Valentine but, oh well, it is a diverse cast befitting the eclectic nature of both the story and its iconic characters. So, for now, I'm cautiously hopeful.

Netflix's Live-Action Cowboy Bebop Series Casts John Cho, Mustafa Shakir, Daniella Pineda, Alex Hassell

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Los Angeles (April 5, 2019): Netflix has announced the cast of its 10-episode live-action series adaptation of the 1998 television anime Cowboy Bebop. The announcement describes the series as a "TV drama".

Entertainment news website Deadline also reported that Alex Garcia Lopez (The Witcher, Daredevil, The Punisher) will direct the first two episodes.

Entertainment news magazine Variety noted in November that the series has been in the works since 2017. Netflix did not announce a release date for the series.

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Obelisk ze Tormentor · 2019-04-05, 08:09

They're still confused about Ed casting. Figures.

Ed is a really difficult character to pull off in live-action because she's practically a cartoon character in plenty of her screen-time. To properly translate her, they need to find a young and petite actress who is gifted with the comedic talents that is a perfect combination of Robin Williams and Jim Carrey. Good luck trying to find such genius performer.

saya_leviathan · 2019-10-18, 19:23

Looks like they halted the production for 7-9 months because of John Cho's knee injury on set. Hope he recovers well.

John Cho Injured on Set of Netflix’s ‘Cowboy Bebop,’ Production Halted for 7-9 Months

AnimeFan188 · 2021-08-24, 00:36

Netflix's Cowboy Bebop Is Here and Ready to Jam

"We’ve had teases, we’ve had casting, we’ve even had Yoko Kanno. But now, after a long,
long wait, we’ve got our first look at the crew of the Bebop for Netflix’s live-action take on
the seminal Shinichirō Watanabe anime, ahead of its release this November. And yes, John
Cho looks incredible as Spike Spiegel."

See:

https://gizmodo.com/netflixs-cowboy-...jam-1847530526

Obelisk ze Tormentor · 2021-08-24, 02:22

My immediate gut reaction after staring at those pics:

John Cho looks uncharismatic. Can he even pull off the Spike's charming smile?
Fate Valentine, one of the most gorgeous anime girl in the industry for decades is now looking average.
Jet Black is now a literal black man just because his name is "Black"?
And of course they're still confused how to pull off Ed.

So yeah. My initial reaction is disappointment. Let's see if the show can make up for it.

Obelisk ze Tormentor · 2021-08-30, 07:57

Considering the social media response from LA Faye Valentine's actress to fans' complaints, I think this video raised some good points:

YouTube

https://youtu.be/N1TFBxYbRxk

Sorry; dynamic content not loaded. Reload?

Helius · 2021-09-25, 14:26

YouTube

https://youtu.be/Yq2N-9EmedA

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Obelisk ze Tormentor · 2021-09-25, 15:36

^ Okay, here's my initial gut reaction for the OP:

It's good.....but on the level of a fan project. Like, I still don't sense the spirit yet. You see, in the original OP, you see shots of Spike & Faye smiling so you know there's some fun & playfulness there. Here, Spike looks old, tired & no fun (Faye was kinda saved by that distant shot of her smiling). To quote the Joker: "Why so serious?"

YouTube

https://youtu.be/NbrUbpZqyag

Sorry; dynamic content not loaded. Reload?

......and Ed's not there.

Kanon · 2021-10-16, 17:09

The Japanese voice actors will reprise their roles for the Japanese dub of the live action. I don't think it's too surprising, since once you have a role in an anime, you have it for life (barring exceptions), but it's still interesting.

Obelisk ze Tormentor · 2021-10-20, 06:42

YouTube

https://youtu.be/_JDWm1f6-M0

Sorry; dynamic content not loaded. Reload?

Ok, now that is a good piece of trailer. The only problem is, the characters still missed some marks even though they might be decent & entertaining enough in a vacuum.

Obelisk ze Tormentor · 2021-10-27, 02:04

YouTube

https://youtu.be/ULCIHP5dc44

Sorry; dynamic content not loaded. Reload?

More entertaining trailer but the "I go by Spike Spiegel these days"-line is a bit concerning....

zztop · 2021-10-29, 11:39

John Cho as Spike, huh...

Having watched a rerun of Harold and Kumar Go to Whitecastle on TV recently, now I keep imagining Spike and Jet stuck in a toilet stall while 2 random ladies in the neighbouring cubicles play battleshits against each other...

2018-11-29, 09:39	Link #106
Obelisk ze Tormentor Black Steel Knight Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Indonesia	^ Is Keanu Reeves still interested in playing Spike? He's once again a big star now due his John Wick movies which are practically one of the biggest action movie franchises today that's not superhero or comic property. __________________

2018-11-29, 11:10	Link #107
Shinji103 Crazy Devout Fanboy Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: 1st Ra Cailum-class battleship Ra Cailum, port-side officer's bunks	This is still a thing? I thought it died ages ago. __________________

2019-04-05, 08:09	Link #110
Obelisk ze Tormentor Black Steel Knight Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Indonesia	They're still confused about Ed casting. Figures. Ed is a really difficult character to pull off in live-action because she's practically a cartoon character in plenty of her screen-time. To properly translate her, they need to find a young and petite actress who is gifted with the comedic talents that is a perfect combination of Robin Williams and Jim Carrey. Good luck trying to find such genius performer. __________________

2021-08-24, 02:22	Link #113
Obelisk ze Tormentor Black Steel Knight Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Indonesia	My immediate gut reaction after staring at those pics: John Cho looks uncharismatic. Can he even pull off the Spike's charming smile? Fate Valentine, one of the most gorgeous anime girl in the industry for decades is now looking average. Jet Black is now a literal black man just because his name is "Black"? And of course they're still confused how to pull off Ed. So yeah. My initial reaction is disappointment. Let's see if the show can make up for it. __________________

2021-08-30, 07:57	Link #114
Obelisk ze Tormentor Black Steel Knight Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Indonesia	Considering the social media response from LA Faye Valentine's actress to fans' complaints, I think this video raised some good points: YouTube https://youtu.be/N1TFBxYbRxk Sorry; dynamic content not loaded. Reload? __________________

2018-11-29, 07:15	Link #105
saya_leviathan Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2009	You've probably seen this already: Netflix will produce the live action series. https://twitter.com/NXOnNetflix/stat...44277847539712 Well, just in time for the "a Netflix adaptation" memes.

2018-11-29, 15:33	Link #108
Toukairin Banned Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: A city with a small mountain in the middle	It would be criminal if they don't get Keanu Reeves on board for that project. The guy is a big anime fan himself, and he's definitely familiar with Cowboy Bebop. That being said, it would be fun to see Keanu! Spike as a laid back version of John Wick with the same martial arts and gunslinging skills.

2019-10-18, 19:23	Link #111
saya_leviathan Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2009	Looks like they halted the production for 7-9 months because of John Cho's knee injury on set. Hope he recovers well. John Cho Injured on Set of Netflix’s ‘Cowboy Bebop,’ Production Halted for 7-9 Months

2021-08-24, 00:36	Link #112
AnimeFan188 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2008	Netflix's Cowboy Bebop Is Here and Ready to Jam "We’ve had teases, we’ve had casting, we’ve even had Yoko Kanno. But now, after a long, long wait, we’ve got our first look at the crew of the Bebop for Netflix’s live-action take on the seminal Shinichirō Watanabe anime, ahead of its release this November. And yes, John Cho looks incredible as Spike Spiegel." See: https://gizmodo.com/netflixs-cowboy-...jam-1847530526

2021-09-25, 14:26	Link #115
Helius Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: stuck between galaxies	YouTube https://youtu.be/Yq2N-9EmedA Sorry; dynamic content not loaded. Reload?

2021-09-25, 15:36	Link #116
Obelisk ze Tormentor Black Steel Knight Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Indonesia	^ Okay, here's my initial gut reaction for the OP: It's good.....but on the level of a fan project. Like, I still don't sense the spirit yet. You see, in the original OP, you see shots of Spike & Faye smiling so you know there's some fun & playfulness there. Here, Spike looks old, tired & no fun (Faye was kinda saved by that distant shot of her smiling). To quote the Joker: "Why so serious?" YouTube https://youtu.be/NbrUbpZqyag Sorry; dynamic content not loaded. Reload? ......and Ed's not there. __________________

2021-10-16, 17:09	Link #117
Kanon Kana Hanazawa ♥ Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: France Age: 37	The Japanese voice actors will reprise their roles for the Japanese dub of the live action. I don't think it's too surprising, since once you have a role in an anime, you have it for life (barring exceptions), but it's still interesting. __________________

2021-10-20, 06:42	Link #118
Obelisk ze Tormentor Black Steel Knight Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Indonesia	YouTube https://youtu.be/_JDWm1f6-M0 Sorry; dynamic content not loaded. Reload? Ok, now that is a good piece of trailer. The only problem is, the characters still missed some marks even though they might be decent & entertaining enough in a vacuum. __________________

2021-10-27, 02:04	Link #119
Obelisk ze Tormentor Black Steel Knight Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Indonesia	YouTube https://youtu.be/ULCIHP5dc44 Sorry; dynamic content not loaded. Reload? More entertaining trailer but the "I go by Spike Spiegel these days"-line is a bit concerning.... __________________

2021-10-29, 11:39	Link #120
zztop Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2013	John Cho as Spike, huh... Having watched a rerun of Harold and Kumar Go to Whitecastle on TV recently, now I keep imagining Spike and Jet stuck in a toilet stall while 2 random ladies in the neighbouring cubicles play battleshits against each other... <p>No iframe support, please <a href="http://youtu.be/cN2VCBTYgHI">watch on YouTube</a>.</p>