Sky Blue: What Akira was to a Future Gen-X Riders

[myap]

I dunno about you, but the first time I saw Akira all I could think of was how cool it would be to have his bike.

http://orgs.unt.edu/sec6/gfx/bike2.jpg

Perhaps Sky Blue (http://www.skybluethemovie.com) will have the same effect on future riders?

http://www.skybluethemovie.com/images/06.jpg

Either way, can't wait till this one hits the big screen--saw a preview of it tonight before watching "The House of Flying Daggers" (which I give :thumbup :thumbup).

--edit--

Website says that there is a "Limited Engagement" showing at the Shattuck Theater in Berkeley on January 21. Anybody down to go?

View the trailer here. (http://xfersf02.ign.com/^20833752/movies/ffmovies.ign.com/docroot/filmforce/video/article/573/573967/SkyBlue_121604_trailer-200-0001_qthigh.mov?position=front)

[hoax]

Akira was what got me into motorcycles.

[neokai]

as much as i hate the shattuck cinemas, i'm down.

[Medic!]

especially his futuristic hair helmet

[espitbullpup]

Robotech had some bikes in it which got me thinking around 1984.

[Hooli]

Can't forget lightcycles... ;)

http://www.bayarearidersforum.com/forums/images/threads/000/103/765/1504255-screenshot1094.jpg

[03suprchikn]

Akira is badass, I actually threw that in yesterday.

[mtomR6]

I actually own the Korean version of this movie, which in its original title was called "Wonderful Days" Its been out for sometime now, probably the better part of 2 years. Its really cool, but there isnt as much bike emphasis as there is in Akira. If you are lucky you should still be able to find a dvd copy of it in chinatown, if not there try ebay. I dont quite understand why they changed the title to Sky Blue though, Wonderful Days fit the theme of the movie so much better.

[lizard]

Do you remember Tron?

http://www.ubiquityrecords.com/HVW8/Tron-01.jpg

[yameersixer]

Does anybody remember the old captain america they used to play on tv, when he'd bust out of the back of his van on his "sportbiked out" dirt bike? That was part of it for me, and street hawk, the tv show, then tron, then akira and robotech.

[Hellraizer547]

That looks sick! I'm gonna bit torrent that now since I cannot afford anything, including gas since I just bought an R6. I have the limited edition of Akira, I think i'm gonna put that in tonight. Thanks for the heads up.

Sergio

[Hooli]

Originally posted by lizard
Do you remember Tron?


Sixth post dummy. :mad

[lizard]

I thought that looked familiar.

[myap]

If you watch the trailer, the engine note sounds like an I4--you think they would have come up with something different in the future :rolleyes :nerd :laughing

[deaconblues]

I have the feeling that even when we go to hydrogen fuel-cell or electric bikes... folks are gonna figure out how to get an exhaust/rev note out of them.

[Wannaduck]

Even if you need to have speakers for it...hmm...what do I feel like today; I4 or Vtwin??

Originally posted by deaconblues
I have the feeling that even when we go to hydrogen fuel-cell or electric bikes... folks are gonna figure out how to get an exhaust/rev note out of them.

[quasi888]

Originally posted by espitbullpup
Robotech had some bikes in it which got me thinking around 1984.

Ew! The dreaded R-word.

Mospeada!


:nerd

[Boba]

I was already interested in bikes but this movie help seal the deal...

http://www.bayarearidersforum.com/forums/images/threads/000/103/765/1506792-onanysunday.jpg

[Triple Seven]

anyone watch Bubblegum Crisis? had some bikes....

[TylerW]

Originally posted by myap
If you watch the trailer, the engine note sounds like an I4--you think they would have come up with something different in the future :rolleyes :nerd :laughing

In Akira for the bike sounds they used an old HD. Go figure. :laughing

[ridersblock]

Originally posted by myap
Shattuck Theater in Berkeley on January 21. Anybody down to go?


I am! What time?

[myap]

I tried calling the Shattuck Theater yesterday for a times they were going to be screening it and they didn' listed on the automated voice message. I'll swing by today to see whats up and post the info this afternoon. :thumbup

[Ezekiel]

Originally posted by Wannaduck
Even if you need to have speakers for it...hmm...what do I feel like today; I4 or Vtwin??

I think you could just leave it on the Vtwin, no need to be able to switch to anything else! I don't miss riding a Vtwin, but I miss the sound!!

[calamari_750]

Movie looks like it could be cool. One more pic of the bikes below. Probably have to go see it during its limited engagement. The new Appleseed was pretty kick-ass when I saw it last week, so hopefully this will continue the trend.
http://www.skybluethemovie.com/images/screenings_new.jpg

[Jedi]

The Robotech Cyclone

http://www.robotechresearch.com/picture_archive/Mospeada/Mecha/VR_052_Battler_Cyclone/small/VR_052_Battler_Cyclone_13_small.jpg

http://www.robotechresearch.com/picture_archive/Mospeada/Mecha/VR_052_Battler_Cyclone/small/VR_052_Battler_Cyclone_2_small.jpg

http://www.robotechresearch.com/picture_archive/Mospeada/Mecha/VR_052_Battler_Cyclone/small/VR_052_Battler_Cyclone_9_small.jpg

[myap]

Here is the screening info fr. the SF Weekly:

Landmark's Act One/Two
2128 Center St. (at Shattuck)
Berkelely

Friday, January 21st at 7:15 PM

Sat-Sun: 2:30, 5, 7:15

[ridersblock]

How about we do a group ride in Berkeley (http://www.pashnit.com/roads/cal/GrizzlyPeak.htm) before the showing?

Originally posted by Triple Seven
anyone watch Bubblegum Crisis? had some bikes....

http://www.bayarearidersforum.com/forums/images/threads/000/103/765/1522767-bubblegum-crisis.jpg

[myap]

I'm down. What do you say ridersblock, we ride and then catch the Sat. 5 pm show?

[ridersblock]

Posted as a Group Ride (http://www.bayarearidersforum.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=104917) :teeth

[Critter]

Mmmmmmm PROTOCULTURE.

http://www.geocities.com/Area51/Hollow/7940/bartly2t.jpg

[bushido]

How about the battlestar galatica bike.Someone post it cant seem to find it.

It was an actual one and had those pop out wing fins (similar to the Orange country cycle stealth bike).