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Jesus Christnekoff · 2007-09-27, 10:24

I think it looks a wee bit too much like a "real" photo, when it should be more stylized, I guess? Like, its how a real photograph would look, what with the subjects all stiff and uncomfortable looking, but... it should have a little bit more style to it, I think, for it to be promotional work.

Sonhex · 2007-10-16, 14:21

Here's the first real pic of Saya then...

Source:FilmsActu.com

I think I'll still need to see a trailer before I'm wholly convinced, but that's a little bit more encouraging at least...

-KarumA- · 2007-10-18, 13:08

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Originally Posted by Geta Boshi

Pathe is the largest independent film studio in France, producing movies, distributing them and managing their movie licenses. The movie will be produced by Bill Kong (Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon; Hero) and directed by Ronny Yu (Freddy vs. Jason). Ji-hyun Jun (My Sassy Girl, Windstruck) will star as lead Saya. The international production aims for a world wide audience.

if he's directing it we can expect good work from it, i love his movies :3 i collect them even
im very curious about the beautifull scenes he will put in it
Ji-hyun Jun is also a very good actress :3

mangafanatic · 2007-10-21, 11:58

Okay, I'm not going to lie. That first "promo" shot had me thinking, "Oh, please, no. Go back. Just, go back." But, the live action shot has a little more magic to it. More intensity, meaning less 1950's horror movie gone bad vibe.

mdauben · 2007-10-21, 19:20

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sonhex

Here's the first real pic of Saya then...

I'm not normally very interested in live action remakes of anime (or western cartoons, either), but this looks like it has the potential to be a really good action horror movie. If they can just afford good CGI for the chiropterans and a good fight choreographer, it could be a winner. <fingers crossed>

LucidLucifer · 2007-10-23, 22:33

hmmm i'm still on the fence about this one...

Prodigy-child · 2007-11-10, 17:25

ShockTilYouDrop found another picture at the American Film Market on a brochure or whatever with an actual summary. Link to the pic is below.

http://www.shocktillyoudrop.com/news...ws.php?id=3252

"On the surface, Saya is a stunning 16-year-old, but that youthful exterior hides the tormented soul of a 400-year-old "halfling." Born to a human father and a vampire mother, she has for centuries been a loner obsessed with using her samurai skills to rid the world of vampires, all the while knowing that she herself can survive only on blood like those she hunts. When she is sent onto an American military base in Tokyo by the clandestine organization she works for, Saya immediately senses that this may be her opportunity to finally destroy Onigen, the evil patriarch of all vampires. Using her superhman strength and her sword, she begins to rid the base of its evil infestation in a series of spectacular and elaborate showdowns. However, it is not until she forms her first human friendship in centuries with the young daughter of the base's general that Saya learns of her greatest power over Onigen may well be her ability for human connection..."

pascalbrunobonnet from actually found a major spoiler on the blog from one of the crew member's of the movie and posted in IMDB forums. If it is true, it confirms actress Koyuki's (Taka from the Last Samurai, Sumire from Kimi wa Petto) role in the movie considering it has been said that she is suppose to have a big showdown with Saya. WARNING. HUGE Spoiler on the story's climax

Spoiler for Blood Spoiler HUGE:

Zu Ra · 2009-03-08, 11:51

Blood : The Last Vampire

The trailer looks very promising , its very slick and may be better than the movie . Action sequences are done nicely . It seems inspired by the anime movie as opposed to a remake . The visuals so far are stunning though I quite didn't get who the lady in white Kimono was . The action sequences felt a tad familiar especially the slow motion and wire sequences almost feels like a martial art movie. Was expected as producer is the same person who made Hero and CTHD.

The vampires or the infected ones seem inspired by Blade . The vamps shown in trailer were really stylish . The only problem which may arise ENGRISH, other than that I am satisfied . Its good to see they have taken a concept and added a positive spin to it . The question lies will it deliver

Quote:

The movie will premier in :

- Japan (May 29, under the title Last Blood), and will then

- United Kingdom (June 12) and France (June 17).

Crisano · 2009-03-08, 13:57

I cannot believe I forgot that this existed! Thanks for the link, Geta Boshi.

I'm very impressed with what I am seeing so far. They picked a good person for Saya. I really felt "Saya" in her. The atmosphere of the movie matches the atmosphere I felt in the movie. Visuals are sweet too. I wonder who that woman wearing the White Kimono is?

Of course, I don't really know what the plot of the movie is, but that's somewhat acceptable since the Blood: The Last Vampire was really vague, too.

I have hopes for this movie.

Zu Ra · 2009-03-08, 20:03

It seems like an oriental version of Blade also no Haji, true to the first movie . I cant wait for the extended version trailer . I also noticed the famous scene from Blood+ included at 1.13-1.14 , the awakening of Saya and massacre of Viet Cong and American troops

Praying the one in white Kimono is not Diva .........

orion · 2009-03-08, 22:59

Diva wasn't in Blood: The Last Vampire anime version so no worries.

But...

Spoiler:

saravis · 2009-03-09, 02:39

Wow, a live-action Hollywood rendition of an anime that looks like it might be good. Wait, did I just see a pig fly by?

Zu Ra · 2009-03-09, 03:38

Quote:

Originally Posted by orion

Diva wasn't in Blood: The Last Vampire anime version so no worries.

Yeah I know ^__^ As I had said Its good to see they have taken a concept and added a positive spin to it. The trailer doesn't look true the to Blood the anime movie . So we will have to keep shooting arrows in the dark to who it is . We have to see how the original character is handled .

Also Simon and Haji were great characters they will be missed. Hopefully this is a commercial success and there is a sequel planned on the lines of Blood+ . The other good thing is blood and gore are not toned down . When Anime/Manga to Live Action transition happens. Lot of stuff is censored left out to make it mainstream i.e. universally appealing . The last Live Action Movie I watched was DMC and lot of jokes/situation were toned down . Glad its not the same thing for Blood

Mystique · 2009-03-09, 04:52

Sweeeeeeeeeet.

I went to see 20th Century boys: part 2 last week and picked up a poster of something that looked interesting (for all the huge cardboard cutouts they had) but didn't realise it was the same movie.

Front
Back
Japanese movie website

Anyways, adding that to my list of 'must see movies for the summer' - glad i got gore and action on the list too ^^

Shiroth · 2009-03-09, 07:48

A part of me kinda wishes this would be an adaptation of Blood+. They could easily take what they want to make a 90 minute movie.

Still i'm all for this. Happy to see it'll be airing in the UK in just a few months times. Shall have to rewatch the movie before then.

sa547 · 2009-03-09, 11:23

After watching the kick-ass trailer -- damn, it put Blade to shame -- I'm giving this flick a real chance.

vspirit · 2009-03-12, 09:21

Wow, I never thought I'd actually say this, but this looks really appealing. The formula looks pretty good, too. It's Hollywood, yeah, but they're putting Chinese filmmakers at the helm who, in turn, adopted their orientalism-made-for-Hollywood style (ala their credentials) for the endeavor (which means, it probably won't be Engrish as some are fearing, but properly spoken English). It looks to be a formula that may prove successful--since I think that while the Japanese come out with awesome concepts and animation, their live-action adaptations usually leave much to be desired, and the ones done fully by American Hollywood filmmakers so far don't fare much better. Maybe this looks especially good because B:TLV is inclined towards the martial arts and Chinese filmmakers are masters at action sequences involving them.

It only says there 'Coming Soon' though. I wonder when it'll be released in theaters. I'd pay money to watch this. =)

Thanks for posting the trailer!

Zu Ra · 2009-03-26, 09:17

Came across an image gallery for the movie unfortunately they aren't promotional images . Slightly spoilerfic not more than the trailer, those who are interested : D

Spoiler for Images / Spoilers:

KimmyChan · 2009-03-26, 09:27

This comes out over here in the UK at cinemas on June 12th & I can't wait!!! ^__^

Waking_Dreamer · 2009-04-17, 16:42

Well after the craptastic DBE this looks like the next anime - live action movie that will be released.

It has the producer behind Hero and Crouching Tiger Hidden Dragon so it will definitely be stylish and have artistic value. From the trailer it looks like it could be a fun ride!

2007-11-10, 17:25	Link #27
Prodigy-child Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2007	ShockTilYouDrop found another picture at the American Film Market on a brochure or whatever with an actual summary. Link to the pic is below. http://www.shocktillyoudrop.com/news...ws.php?id=3252 "On the surface, Saya is a stunning 16-year-old, but that youthful exterior hides the tormented soul of a 400-year-old "halfling." Born to a human father and a vampire mother, she has for centuries been a loner obsessed with using her samurai skills to rid the world of vampires, all the while knowing that she herself can survive only on blood like those she hunts. When she is sent onto an American military base in Tokyo by the clandestine organization she works for, Saya immediately senses that this may be her opportunity to finally destroy Onigen, the evil patriarch of all vampires. Using her superhman strength and her sword, she begins to rid the base of its evil infestation in a series of spectacular and elaborate showdowns. However, it is not until she forms her first human friendship in centuries with the young daughter of the base's general that Saya learns of her greatest power over Onigen may well be her ability for human connection..." pascalbrunobonnet from actually found a major spoiler on the blog from one of the crew member's of the movie and posted in IMDB forums. If it is true, it confirms actress Koyuki's (Taka from the Last Samurai, Sumire from Kimi wa Petto) role in the movie considering it has been said that she is suppose to have a big showdown with Saya. WARNING. HUGE Spoiler on the story's climax Spoiler for Blood Spoiler HUGE: http://carrickmooregerety.blogspot.com/ "This set, though, is the location of the last big action scene in the movie, in which the vampire protagonist (Gianna June) is forced to kill her own mother to fulfill her destiny and protect her non-vampire, American friend (Allison Miller). The scene involves lots of the amazing cable work made famous by "Crouching Tiger," but this week, poor Allison has been mostly playing the victim. I have seen her thrown by the mother vampire, dragged from the brown water, and lying semi-conscious and soaking wet in the mud." It looks like the finale takes place in China. It also seems that Saya is in for a big emotional journey; she develops such an attachment to this American girl that she's willing to kill her own mother to protect her.

2009-03-08, 20:03	Link #30
Zu Ra ✖ ǝʇ ɯıqnɾl ☆ Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Mortuary : D	It seems like an oriental version of Blade also no Haji, true to the first movie . I cant wait for the extended version trailer . I also noticed the famous scene from Blood+ included at 1.13-1.14 , the awakening of Saya and massacre of Viet Cong and American troops Praying the one in white Kimono is not Diva ......... __________________

2009-03-08, 22:59	Link #31
orion Waiting for more taiyuki! Join Date: Jan 2004	Diva wasn't in Blood: The Last Vampire anime version so no worries. But... Spoiler: It does take a lot of punch out of Saya if she isn't alone. That's what was best with Blood: TLV anime. I hope the dead weight chick gets killed fast. Revenge is a lot better to see executed. __________________

2009-03-09, 02:39	Link #32
saravis Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2006	Wow, a live-action Hollywood rendition of an anime that looks like it might be good. Wait, did I just see a pig fly by? __________________ So people understand that I do not take these discussions seriously, its all good fun.

2009-03-09, 04:52	Link #34
Mystique Honyaku no Hime Fansubber Join Date: May 2008 Location: In the eastern capital of the islands of the rising suns...	Sweeeeeeeeeet. I went to see 20th Century boys: part 2 last week and picked up a poster of something that looked interesting (for all the huge cardboard cutouts they had) but didn't realise it was the same movie. Front Back Japanese movie website Anyways, adding that to my list of 'must see movies for the summer' - glad i got gore and action on the list too ^^ __________________ Worrying is like a rocking chair. It gives you something to do, but it doesn't get you anywhere. - Van Wilder "If you ain't laughin', you ain't livin'." - Carlos Mencia

2007-09-27, 10:24	Link #21
Jesus Christnekoff Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2007	I think it looks a wee bit too much like a "real" photo, when it should be more stylized, I guess? Like, its how a real photograph would look, what with the subjects all stiff and uncomfortable looking, but... it should have a little bit more style to it, I think, for it to be promotional work.

2007-10-16, 14:21	Link #22
Sonhex Not dead. Yet. Graphic Designer Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: UK	Here's the first real pic of Saya then... Source:FilmsActu.com I think I'll still need to see a trailer before I'm wholly convinced, but that's a little bit more encouraging at least...

2007-10-21, 11:58	Link #24
mangafanatic Member Join Date: Dec 2005	Okay, I'm not going to lie. That first "promo" shot had me thinking, "Oh, please, no. Go back. Just, go back." But, the live action shot has a little more magic to it. More intensity, meaning less 1950's horror movie gone bad vibe.

2007-10-23, 22:33	Link #26
LucidLucifer LucidLucifer Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Oz	hmmm i'm still on the fence about this one...

2009-03-08, 13:57	Link #29
Crisano Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Canada	I cannot believe I forgot that this existed! Thanks for the link, Geta Boshi. I'm very impressed with what I am seeing so far. They picked a good person for Saya. I really felt "Saya" in her. The atmosphere of the movie matches the atmosphere I felt in the movie. Visuals are sweet too. I wonder who that woman wearing the White Kimono is? Of course, I don't really know what the plot of the movie is, but that's somewhat acceptable since the Blood: The Last Vampire was really vague, too. I have hopes for this movie.

2009-03-09, 07:48	Link #35
Shiroth Beautiful fighter. Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: England, UK Age: 37	A part of me kinda wishes this would be an adaptation of Blood+. They could easily take what they want to make a 90 minute movie. Still i'm all for this. Happy to see it'll be airing in the UK in just a few months times. Shall have to rewatch the movie before then. __________________ MyAnimeList Twitter

2009-03-09, 11:23	Link #36
sa547 Senior Member Author Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Philippines Age: 47	After watching the kick-ass trailer -- damn, it put Blade to shame -- I'm giving this flick a real chance. __________________

2009-03-12, 09:21	Link #37
vspirit ...huh? Join Date: Jul 2003	Wow, I never thought I'd actually say this, but this looks really appealing. The formula looks pretty good, too. It's Hollywood, yeah, but they're putting Chinese filmmakers at the helm who, in turn, adopted their orientalism-made-for-Hollywood style (ala their credentials) for the endeavor (which means, it probably won't be Engrish as some are fearing, but properly spoken English). It looks to be a formula that may prove successful--since I think that while the Japanese come out with awesome concepts and animation, their live-action adaptations usually leave much to be desired, and the ones done fully by American Hollywood filmmakers so far don't fare much better. Maybe this looks especially good because B:TLV is inclined towards the martial arts and Chinese filmmakers are masters at action sequences involving them. It only says there 'Coming Soon' though. I wonder when it'll be released in theaters. I'd pay money to watch this. =) Thanks for posting the trailer! Last edited by vspirit; 2009-03-12 at 09:34.

2009-03-26, 09:17	Link #38
Zu Ra ✖ ǝʇ ɯıqnɾl ☆ Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Mortuary : D	Came across an image gallery for the movie unfortunately they aren't promotional images . Slightly spoilerfic not more than the trailer, those who are interested : D Spoiler for Images / Spoilers: More Images : Here __________________

2009-03-26, 09:27	Link #39
KimmyChan Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2009	This comes out over here in the UK at cinemas on June 12th & I can't wait!!! ^__^

2009-04-17, 16:42	Link #40
Waking_Dreamer Dreamer King Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: lost - with no intention to be found... Age: 38	Well after the craptastic DBE this looks like the next anime - live action movie that will be released. It has the producer behind Hero and Crouching Tiger Hidden Dragon so it will definitely be stylish and have artistic value. From the trailer it looks like it could be a fun ride!