Producer Steve Paul believes that fans will be very happy with the finished product. Ever since the first image of Scarlett Johansson as Major Motoko Kusanagi in the upcoming “Ghost in the Shell” ...

Hollywood's whitewashing epidemic became the center of attention once again when it was announced in April that Scarlett Johansson, a white actress, would portray Japanese cyborg policewoman in the ...

Recent casting announcements for high-profile films have intensified discussions about how Japanese anime and manga are adapted for live action. Historical examples range from acclaimed efforts like ...