Ace Attorney

[6souls]

Takashi Miike has already started work on his next film an adaptation of Capcom's Ace Attorney games for the Nintendo DS. His last film 13 Assassins, is currently playing VOD and in limited theaters. His first 3D film, Hara-Kiri: Death of a Samurai, premiered at Cannes to mixed reviews. Here is what Miike had to say in a statement to The Huffington Post:

It is a very light comedy that I am filming now, a court drama, based on a video game, the Nintendo game DS.

Miike has yet to name the game, but the only games that take place in a courtroom are the Ace Attorney games. The games are soon to arrive in the US with the translated edition Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney.

http://geektyrant.com/news/2011/5/23...daptation.html
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/karin-..._b_865188.html

[Odesseiron]

Just please no. Phoenix Wright is one of my favorite series. But if anyone can do it, the JP's can.

[Salodin]

I...don't know. I think the general plot of the games might transition well to the big screen, something like a comedic Law and Order movie. Kinda just depends if they add the mystical aspects to it (which might not transition well into a movie), or keep it rooted in reality like the miles edgeworth games.

[NotGreyheim]

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[Silenka]

As long as Edgeworth is as hot in the film as the games I'll watch the shit out of it.

[Corrderio]

Capcom won't localize Ace Attorney Investigations 2 but allow this shit to happen?

Capcom is dead to me.

[bungiefan]

I remember seeing an all-female musical of Gyakuten Saiban on YouTube years ago. This could be more amusing...

[Qalbert]

http://www.capcom.co.jp/ir/english/n...l/e110527.html

Capcom Co., Ltd. (Capcom) is pleased to announce that the popular game, "Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney", will be made into a live-action feature film.

In the "Ace Attorney" game series, players take on the role of a defense attorney who fights for the lives of his clients. The first game in the series was released in October 2001, and since then, this popular courtroom battle series has gone on to ship over 4.1 million units worldwide (as of March 31, 2011). This critically acclaimed franchise has also inspired cell phone games, comic books, character-based merchandise, as well as orchestra concerts involving the Tokyo Philharmonic Orchestra and even a stage musical by the Takarazuka Revue.

In the movie, the main protagonist, Phoenix Wright, will be played by Mr. Hiroki Narimiya, while rival prosecutor, Miles Edgeworth, will be played by Mr. Takumi Saito. Pheonix's assistant and spirit medium Maya Fey will be played by Ms. Mirei Kiritani. Mr. Takashi Miike of "Crows Zero" and "Thirteen Assassins" fame will be lending his directorial talents to the film. Production management will be handled by Nippon Television Network Corporation and distribution will be handled by Toho Co., Ltd. The movie is scheduled to be released in early Spring 2012 at all Toho Cinemas nation-wide.

Capcom continues to provide entertainment in the form of movies based on our most popular franchises, such as last November's smash hit "Resident Evil: Afterlife", which broke box-office records for the series. Currently, a full-length CG movie, "Resident Evil: Damnation", is in full production. In addition, the animated "Sengoku BASARA" feature film, "Sengoku BASARA - The Last Party", is scheduled to open on June 4, 2011.

As always, we at Capcom will continue to pursue our "Single content multiple usage" strategy by making advancements on new hardware to maximize sales while leveraging our brands to bring maximum satisfaction to as many of our users as possible.
http://www.capcom.co.jp/ir/english/n...es/110527a.jpg
"Phoenix Wright" played by Mr. Hiroki Narimiya

[Julian]

What.

[Salodin]

The actor playing edgeworth I can actually see as a real life version of him. Phoenix not so much.

[Cream Soda]

Capcom won't localize Ace Attorney Investigations 2 but allow this shit to happen?

Capcom is dead to me.

On that note, has anyone patched it yet?

[Xerlic]

On that note, has anyone patched it yet?

Is anyone working on a translation patch? AA games are quite text heavy.

[Salodin]

Search isn't working, so I don't know if there is a thread on this already. Movie is almost out in japan, can't wait to see it subbed.

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The last news gamers heard about the upcoming Phoenix Wright (or Gyakuten Saiban) live-action movie was confirmation of the director (Takeshi Miike), its release window, and the list of actors on the project. Just recently, Capcom announced a firm release date for the movie: February 11 in Japan.

In addition to showing the first official screenshot of actor Hiroki Nariyama (from Yakuza 4) as the title defense attorney, the official teaser site also said that the trailer will be shown on the preview reels for all major films in Japan starting November 5. The movie's theme song will be sung by Japanese group Porno Graffiti.

The Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney video games are a series of adventure titles where players control the aforementioned defense attorney as he defends his clients via cross-examinations.

[Bregor]

http://www.1up.com/media/03/9/2/4/lg/398.jpg

lol

[Insanecyclone]

November 5th is when said trailer will release.

[MoogleAura]

I wonder if they're going with the Von Karma storyline from the 1st game with this film or is a completely new story?

Larry Butz looks sooooo bad in that clip. >_<

[Correction]

I see nothing indicating a new story in the film. The good news is that the von Karma story is probably the best in the AA series. Mia and Maya both spotted yay.

[Salodin]

I wonder if they're going with the Von Karma storyline from the 1st game with this film or is a completely new story?

Larry Butz looks sooooo bad in that clip. >_<

If something smells, its usually the butz

[Dmitry]

Idk if I like that AR kinda display they had going on in the courtroom.

[Salodin]

I'm assuming that's how they "present" evidence, by throwing it during an objection lol. The movie looks like it's gonna rock imo.