The Moviekillers

LOS ANGELES (Hollywood Reporter) The anime classic "Akira" is getting the live-action big screen treatment courtesy of Leonardo DiCaprio and a first-time feature filmmaker.
The action will move to "New Manhattan," a city rebuilt by Japanese money.

Why?!

Must I measure out my remaining time on this planet watching Hollywood make pale imitations of classic movies? Sure, it could be great, but the precedents aren't exactly reassuring are they?