I’m really, really excited for Pacific Rim. And yet! You knew there was an “and yet!” coming, didn’t you? And yet, one of the few complaints I have with it is the contrived “two minds melding into one” trope. I mean, can’t we already see that moment in the movie coming where the two pilots – gasp – desynchronized have a falling out/one dies and the other has to fight by themselves? It reeks of forced conflict. You know, like that episode of EVA where Asuka and Shinji have to totally dance to the beat together. So yeah. I mean, like I said. I’m amped for this movie. I just cringe at this plot point.

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Well here is something that I never would have predicted. Zac Efron is reportedly in talks to star in a live-action rendition of motherfuckin’ Akira. Say what?

Slashfilm:

Another rumor which is making the tracking board rounds today is that Zac Efron has apparently been offered the lead role in Albert Hughes’ upcoming live-action adaptation of the popular anime/Katsuhiro Otomo‘s six-volume manga Akira. I’m not able to confirm the offer, but one source tells me Efron is in talks, while another says that it is “far from a done deal.”

Far from done? Phew. Naw, I don’t know. I never actually expected this movie to get done, so the fact that there’s any sort of talks is impressive unto itself. Efron does come off as a super effeminate, anime-esque character with them big eyes and that gorgeous body and his charming smile and…and…Wait, what was I talking about?

There’s a tasty rumor morsel for you good folks today. Thoughts?