Live-action Akira?

This could either be really cool or really stupid. Probably the latter. One part of me thinks it could be a good movie, but then another part of me gets annoyed that things like this can't be left alone, and that the film's going to be set in New Manhattan and the actors are gonna be all white guys.

Reel Big Fish, Streetlight Manifesto and Sonic Boom Six tonight at Corporation. Should be sweet, mainly Streetlight Manifesto (they are awesome).