Yet another update:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ues4UM6W9Ec&feature=relatedNo longer just a rumor. Not fact yet, but no longer just a rumor.
There is more solid evidence in this video, that much is certain.
Also, me being a hard-core Death Note fan (seriously... you should see my house...)
I can honestly say that I don't think the American remake will be too horribly bad. Note; I didn't say it would be good in the least bit, however, Zac Effron
is an actor, and if your big break is in a musical, you take it. That doesn't mean that is the only type of role you can act.
Also, Zac Effron said in the video above "I love Death Note", so I am pretty sure he will do his best to do the role of Kira justice.
Whatever is changed in the movie is not in any way his fault, nor would Miley Cyrus be at fault, I say we let this topic die and just hope for the best in this movie. That is all we can do anyway.
Main point, let it be, the remake will either be good, or it won't.
It doesn't mean the "Death Note" series we love is changed, it will always be the great series we know and love.
And in case you are wondering, yes, I am wearing my positive pants today.*Prepares to hear what people think about his post*
*Puts on flame-suit*