Film/Screenwriting (Spring 2007)

Manga & Anime Explosion: What, Why, How and Wow! (Section 1) FILMSTD 811.3  (1.5 CEU)

Manga and anime have gone mainstream. Ten years ago only a limited number of people outside of Japan even knew what anime and manga are. Today, they are the fasted growing segment of the US fiction market filling bookstores and influencing every area of the commercial arts. Even Hollywood has jumped on the bandwagon and is now making live-action movies from manga since 20th Century Fox has in production "Battle Angel Alita" being directed by James Cameron as his follow up to "Titanic." Whether you're a screenwriter just entering this lucrative, exciting businesses, or a fan with a general interest, this survey course will tell you what you need to know Early enrollment advised. Refund deadline one week prior to start date. Required and optional book must be purchase at other retail or online source. Books are NOT available at the UCI Bookstore.

Northrop Davis, M.F.A., is a professional screenwriter and producer. A graduate of CalArts and Duke University, he presented "Battle Angel Alita" to 20th Century Fox, which acquired it for James Cameron. He's currently executive producing a remake of the Japanese hit TV how "Train Man" and "Berserk" manga (also screenwriter).