There was also talk of a Ghost In the Shell movie too, I heard they were going to focus on the "action" rather than the philosophical questions about human and machines though. In my mind this would fit under things that should NOT be turned into a movie rather than vice versa. I'm sketpical of Hollywood turning any Manga which has some complexity to it into a movie.

I'ts about time James Cameron got started on the Battle Angel Alita movie, he keeps wearing that Gumn t-shirt afterall. if anyone can get it right surely Cameron can.