Why were some live-action movies also called cartoons?

It depends on personal preferences. Some people love the magic and imagination of Disney cartoons, while others prefer the realism of live-action movies.

The " American anime " in this sentence referred to the difference between Japanese anime and American anime. Japanese animes were often made into live-action movies or TV series, while American animes were relatively rare. However, it should be noted that the "anime" in this sentence does not necessarily refer to Japanese anime. It may refer to anime works from other countries or regions. Therefore, if you want to know more about anime, you need to provide more context or a clear definition.

One good live action Christmas story movie is 'The Polar Express'. It takes viewers on a magical train ride to the North Pole. Another is 'A Christmas Carol' which has been adapted into live - action versions multiple times, retelling the classic Dickens tale of Ebenezer Scrooge's transformation during Christmas. And of course, 'A Christmas Story' which is full of childhood Christmas dreams and family antics.

It depends. Some manga adaptations work well as live-action movies, but others can fall flat due to difficulties in recreating the unique art style and fantastical elements.

Transformers live-action movie prequel novels could refer to the following possible types: 1 Transformers: Pre-Order: This is a novel written by JJ Smith, the author of the Transformers prequel novel, which tells the story of the origins of the Transformers and the story of the Transformers before the First World War. Transformers: The Sunken Planet: This is a novel by JJ Smith about the Transformers who went to the planet of Cybertron to find a new home after the First World War. 3 Transformers: Rise: This is a novel by JJ Smith about the Transformers building a new order in their new home. These novels were all written by different authors, and their styles and content were also different. If you want to read a novel about the prequel to the Transformers live-action movie, I suggest you choose one that suits you according to your interests and preferences.

One good case could be 'Death Note.' It managed to capture the essence of the manga and had a decent impact on the audience.

Sure. But it depends on many factors. A good adaptation needs a competent director, a talented cast, and a script that retains the essence of the manga while making it suitable for the big screen. Examples like 'Death Note' have shown it's possible.

Yes, they can. Some manga adaptations have been very successful, like 'Rurouni Kenshin'.

Sure it can! There have been some cases where manga adaptations have been huge hits at the box office.