Spielberg back at Cannes for 'Indy' rollout May 14, 2008
In its 61st year, the world's most-prestigious film festival sometimes catches heat for including too many glossy Hollywood productions, such as past opening-night film "The Da Vinci Code" or action spectacles such as "Matrix Reloaded" and "X-Men: The Last Stand.". While this year's festival, which opens Wednesday, also includes the cute and cuddly animated comedy "Kung Fu Panda," featuring the voices of Jack Black, Angelina Jolie and Dustin Hoffman, the rest of the schedule is mostly serious... (MSNBC -- News)
Spielberg joins Cannes regulars Eastwood, Allen, Soderbergh for 61st Riviera glamor fest May 13, 2008
In its 61st year, the world's most-prestigious film festival sometimes catches heat for including too many glossy Hollywood productions, such as past opening-night film "The Da Vinci Code" or such action spectacles as "Matrix Reloaded" and "X-Men: The Last Stand.". Today in Culture. (International Herald Tribune -- Sports)
'Speed Racer' rich in color, poor in spirit May 10, 2008
(CNN) -- "Speed Racer," the Wachowski Brothers' first film as writer-directors since "The Matrix Reloaded" five years ago, is a dizzying pop-art confection. Emile Hirsch stars as Speed Racer in the film of the same name. (CNN -- Showbiz)
"Speed Racer" May 9, 2008
Yes, "The Matrix Reloaded" delivers phantasmagoric visuals. But it also introduces a new level of grown-up human passion into this saga of technology and salvation. (Salon)
More than media merchandising May 6, 2008
The plot of the game is identical to The Matrix Reloaded, but the stories are different. While the film follows Neo and Trinity on their mission to get Neo to the Source to confront the Architect, the game is about the supporting missions undertaken by Ghost and Niobe. (Globe and Mail)
'Speed Racer' May 2, 2008
Despite tough reviews for 2003's Matrix Reloaded and Matrix Revolutions, the films made more than $1. 6 billion worldwide and redefined the standard of Hollywood special effects. (USA Today)
Keanu's most excellent interview adventure Apr 15, 2008
It spawned two less-well-received sequels, The Matrix Reloaded (2001) and The Matrix Revolutions (2003). Street Kings (2008) In his latest film, a James Ellroy adaptation, the actor plays a bitter detective. (Sydney Morning Herald)
I'm non-sticking with you! Apr 12, 2008
It makes no difference to us that The Matrix Reloaded was a disappointment, and The Matrix Revolutions a turgid dud, just as it makes no difference to us that his last film of any consequence was A Scanner Darkly, a cartoon. A long, long time ago, those of us who love Keanu Reeves decided that no matter how many dismal movies like Johnny Mnemonic he made, and no matter how inept his acting in A Walk In The Clouds, and no matter how inappropriate his casting in Much Ado About Nothing and Bram... (Guardian Unlimited -- Arts)
Suicide Victim on Mel's Property in Movie Biz Mar 23, 2008
TMZ has learned the man who committed suicide on Mel Gibson's property was a construction foreman on a number of movie sets, including "The Matrix Reloaded," and "Dr. Dolittle 2," "Star Trek: Nemesis," and "Karate Kid II.". We're told the victim is Michael John Van Dyke. (TMZ.com)
Worker found hanged on Mel Gibson's property Mar 21, 2008
The victim was identified as Michael John Van Dyke, 48, of Bonsall, California, who TMZ.com reported had worked as a construction foreman on a number of movie sets, including The Matrix Reloaded and Doctor Dolittle. . (MSNBC -- News)
Potter strategy sure to boost box office Mar 15, 2008
a unit of Time Warner Inc., also greenlighted the 2003 release of The Matrix Reloaded and The Matrix Revolutions after the sequels were shot at the same time. The Matrix franchise has hauled in $1. (USA Today -- Life)
West challenges audience to find out who they really are Feb 22, 2008
Since graduating from Harvard in 1973, he has been seen at many debates, both philosophical and political, and is also well known for his performances in The Matrix Reloaded and The Matrix Revolutions ... Johnny wrote on Feb 22, 2008 3:49 AM:" Not is Cornel West "known for his performances in The Matrix Reloaded and The Matrix Revolutions. (Ellensburg Daily Record, WA)
The Inuit cultural matrix reloaded Feb 15, 2008
Calgary academics make a 3-D virtual-reality replica of a traditional hut, offering elders a new way to pass on their fading heritage. From Friday's Globe and Mail. (Globe and Mail -- Entertainment)
Mina & Jonathan succumb to Pippa Lee Feb 8, 2008
Maggie Gyllenhaal, Alan Arkin and Monica Bellucci (who Reeves worked with on "The Matrix Reloaded") have also agreed to appear. The pic is adapted by Rebecca Miller - the daughter of playwright Arthur Miller and wife of Daniel Day-Lewis. (Moviehole)
Sue Kroll Named President, Worldwide Marketing, Warner Bros. Pictures Jan 16, 2008
Other international box office successes under Krolls tenure include Batman Begins, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, Constantine, Oceans Twelve, The Polar Express, Troy, The Last Samurai, The Matrix Reloaded, The Matrix Revolutions and Clint Eastwoods dual films about the Pacific WarFlags of Our Fathers and Letters From Iwo Jima. . (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Jada Pinkett Smith to be Honored During the First Annual ESSENCE Black Women in Hollywood Luncheon Dec 19, 2007
Her work as an actress can be seen in a number of feature films, including The Matrix Reloaded, Matrix Revolutions, Collateral, Reign Over Me, Ali, The Nutty Professor, Set It Off , Menace II Society and the upcoming film The Women. Her big break came when she landed a role on the long-running NBC-TV series A Different World. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Police nab alleged gang leader in drugs-and-weapons sweep Dec 9, 2007
50-calibre pistol that has been brandished in films such as Charlie's Angels and The Matrix Reloaded. Detective Sergeant Doug Quan of the gun and gang task force estimated the street value of the rare weapon at $3,000 to $4,000. (Globe and Mail)
Read on... Nov 30, 2007
Three films that mean a lot to me: The Matrix, The Matrix Reloaded, and The Matrix Revolutions, all directed by Andy and Larry Wachowski. Who do you think is the best actor in Hollywood at the moment. (Variety)
20 Benchmarks in CGI Part #4 Nov 21, 2007
Fun Fact: The 2003 sequel The Matrix Reloaded taught moviegoers that a kung fu fight is a socially acceptable form of introducing oneself. Watch the film: every time a character meets another character, they have a kung fu battle (Thanks to Chris F. for pointing that out to me). (Suite101.com)
Peachtree TV coming Monday Oct 1, 2007
During October, Peachtree TV will feature relatively recent films such as "Matrix Reloaded" and "Rush Hour 2.". Part of Turner Broadcasting's rationale for taking the station local is to provide a venue for some Braves games, which still do well in Atlanta but have had sharp ratings drops outside the Southeast, hurting TBS. Another is the hope that a station geared to Atlanta tastes will generate more local income. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Television movies for the week of August 26 Aug 26, 2007
TV Movies: August 26-September 1. G = General audiences PG = Parental Guidance PG-13 = Not recommended for preteens R = Restricted audience. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
The Invasion Aug 18, 2007
SECTIONS MOVIES CHANNELS ; GET GAMES. Unofficially, it seems more than a little bit like Nicole Kidman's answer to Tom Cruise's War of the Worlds, itself a treatise on contemporary politics disguised as an old-fashioned monster movie. (IGN FilmForce)
Media Alert: Spider-Man(R)3: Triple Threat Jul 25, 2007
Spencer Cook, Animation Supervisor, Spider-Man 3 Cook's other credits include animation supervisor on The Matrix Reloaded and The Matrix Revolutions, character animator on the Academy Award winning film Spider-Man 2, and lead character animator on the Academy Award nominated films Spider-Man and Hollow Man. NOTE: Please join Scott, Peter, Ken and Spencer in the Imageworks Booth (#4419) on Thursday from 2:00-4:00pm for a special book sale and signing session of The Spider-Man Chronicles: The... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
E3 2007: Sony Press Conference LiveBlog : Updates from the show as the... Jul 13, 2007
We expect dance scene from Matrix Reloaded to be reinacted any moment now. 11:29: One minute to go. (IGN PS2)
'Potter' breaking box office records Jul 13, 2007
Previous record holder was "The Matrix Reloaded," whose opening day take was $42. 5 million. (Variety)
Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix Casts Box Office Spell - Breaks Into MovieTickets.Com All-Time Pre-Release Sales List Jul 12, 2007
Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix Casts Box Office Spell - Breaks Into MovieTickets. Com All-Time Pre-Release Sales List: Financial News - Yahoo. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Smithee weighs in Jul 9, 2007
I remember the summer season four years ago when critics and moviegoers wailed about how computer imagery often didn t look real enough the obviously superimposed airborne car flying over Martin Lawrence s head in Bad Boys II, the overly digitized burly brawl in The Matrix Reloaded. Let me say this: the giant robotic scorpion attack in Transformers is one of the best FX sequences ever. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
11 rounds with Junior Jul 5, 2007
PNJ: What was more fun, being on Spike TV's "Pros vs. Joes" or in the movie "The Matrix Reloaded?". Roy: "The Matrix" actually was more fun because "The Matrix" is a movie that will be around for ever. (Pensacola News Journal)
'Caribbean' still king overseas Jun 4, 2007
"At World's End" became only the second film to gross more than $100 million internationally in its second frame, along with "The Matrix Reloaded," which took in $113 million four years ago from soph seshes in 16 markets and openings in another 80. "World's End" is also the eighth Mouse House title to top the $600 million worldwide mark. (Variety)
Stay In Your Seat! 'Pirates,' 'X-Men,' 'Harry' Keep Going, Even After Credits Roll Jun 1, 2007
The movie: "The Matrix Reloaded" (2003) Just one more thing: The trailer for "The Matrix Revolutions". Worth the wait. (VHI.com -- Music News)
Might 'Pirates' fans be at wits' end? May 24, 2007
The second film, The Matrix Reloaded, broke box-office records and earned $738 million worldwide. Kickback from fans unhappy with Reloaded wasn't felt until The Matrix Revolutions premiered several months later. (USA Today)
MovieTickets.com Reports Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End Is Tracking to Steal Box Office Gold May 24, 2007
The current list includes: #1 Star Wars: Revenge of the Sith(TM) #2 Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King #3 Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire (includes IMAX) #4 The Passion of The Christ #5 Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest #6 Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers #7 Star Wars: Episode II -Attack of the Clones #8 Matrix Reloaded #9 Spider-Man(TM) 3 (includes IMAX) #10 Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets. Proving to be the number one online movie ticketing solution,... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Knightley wants bigger breasts May 22, 2007
The 'Pirates of the Caribbean' actress isn't happy with her modest bust and wishes she had an ample cleavage like 'The Matrix Reloaded' actress Monica Bellucci. She told television show 'GMTV,' "I would love to have (breasts)! I would love to have Monica Bellucci's figure. But I'm never going to get it. I'm naturally who I am.". (AZCentral -- Entertainment)
Animal Logic's Hollywood break May 17, 2007
Already the wheels are in motion for three yet-to-be announced projects, which will add to Animal Logics growing list of credits with Warner Bros Pictures including providing visual effects for Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire, The Matrix and The Matrix Reloaded. Warner Bros Pictures president of production, Jeff Robinov, said the contract was the next step in further developing the colourful world of animation. (Daily Telegraph)
Read More... May 10, 2007
What the funk were the Wachowski Brothers going for in that Matrix Reloaded rave scene. Nothing less than the pagan gospel church of Bjrk in full-spectacle throw-down mode. (Disinformation)
"Spider-Man 3" breaks box office records worldwide May 8, 2007
In South Korea, "Spider-Man 3" even did three times the business of the previous record holder -- the Korean film "The Host" -- and out-grossed the previous best Hollywood film -- "The Matrix Reloaded" -- with more than four times the take. Other films in the U.S. and Canadian theaters were totally overshadowed at the box office, with last week's leader "Disturbia" dropping to second place with 5. (People's Daily Online)
Spider-Man(TM) 3 Makes Motion Picture History With Record-Breaking $382 Million Worldwide May 8, 2007
In Korea, Spider-Man 3 did three times the business of the previous record holder (Korean film The Host) and bested the previous-best Hollywood film (The Matrix Reloaded) by more than four times. In Japan, Spider-Man 3 broke the old record opening weekend by 44%; in Brazil, by 48%, in Mexico by 37%; and in Italy, the film beat the previous record holder The DaVinci Code by 24. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Interview/Junkie XL: A Man For All Seasons Apr 29, 2007
We worked together on Matrix Revolutions and Matrix Reloaded for a couple of things. I wanted to do something completely different; explore new territories with skills I've developed over the years. (VHI.com -- Virginmega.com Music News)
NetApp touts Happy Feet animation user Mar 31, 2007
Happy Feet, uses over 300 TB of NetApp storage. Happy Feet, uses over 300 TB of NetApp storage. (Search Storage)
Mirro, Mirror Mar 28, 2007
He has had starring roles in the The Matrix Revolutions, The Matrix Reloaded, True Crime, Star Trek: Insurrection, License to Kill and Cool Hand Luke, to name a few. Zerbe had requested that the show be done in a "black box" setting, as he felt the poetry needed an intimate atmosphere to be appreciated. (Up & Coming Magazine, NC)
The Most Requested, Quintessential HD DVD Title is Now Here! The Ultimate Matrix Collection & The Complete Matrix Trilogy Arrive May 22 Mar 23, 2007
The Matrix, the legendary, groundbreaking sci-fi film, and its visually dazzling second and third installments, The Matrix Reloaded and The Matrix Revolutions, were produced with future technology execution in mind. The Matrix, the first DVD to sell one million copies and to date a $1 billion worldwide franchise, will be part of two new definitive high definition collections to be released by Warner Home Video and Village Roadshow Pictures on May 22. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
'300' Therapy Mar 21, 2007
(The most successful R-rated opening was for The Matrix Reloaded, which brought in $91. 7 million on opening weekend. (Human Events Online)
Thompson on Hollywood Mar 20, 2007
8 million, followed by The Matrix Reloaded at $281 million. 300 has already passed the $100-million mark and won't fall too much this weekend (it could do more than $40 million), so it's a cinch to head toward stratospheric numbers. (Variety)
How Computers Make Movie Miracles Cheap Mar 19, 2007
But when the "Matrix" guys upped the stakes for the so-called Bully Brawl in the sequel, "The Matrix Reloaded," we lost all connection with gravity. And without the texture of reality, there is no real threat. (CBS News)
'300' holds its own Mar 19, 2007
300 reached the $100 million mark in seven days, the third-fastest R-rated film to reach blockbuster status behind The Matrix Reloaded, which did it in three days, and The Passion of the Christ, which hit $100 million in five days. Wild Hogs, the John Travolta road-trip comedy, fell just 32% in its third weekend to take second place and $18. (USA Today)
300 is More than a Bloody Tale of Good versus Evil Mar 17, 2007
After bringing in more than $70 million in its opening weekend, comic book adaptation 300 made history as the highest grossing film debut for the month of March and the third highest opening for an R-rated movie (after The Passion of the Christ and The Matrix Reloaded) ... After bringing in more than $70 million in its opening weekend, comic book adaptation 300 made history as the highest grossing film debut for the month of March and the third highest opening for an R-rated movie (after The... (Townhall.com)
Sydney film designer resists Hollywood Mar 15, 2007
Thursday Mar 15 18:32 AEDT. Tuesday Mar 13 19:53 AEDT. (Ninemsn)
She's a natural Mar 15, 2007
The role may be a departure from her usual tough-as-nails characters (Alias, The Matrix Reloaded, The Matrix Revolutions), but in real life, she's the ultimate loyal companion. The Cuban-American actress is happily hitched to Laurence Fishburne, and the two are expecting a baby this summer. (AZCentral -- Entertainment)
'Ocean's Thirteen' to bow at Cannes Mar 15, 2007
"Thirteen" reps WB's third out-of-competition presence in Cannes in recent years, following "Troy" in 2004 and "The Matrix Reloaded" in 2003. The only official acknowledgement so far is fest prexy Gilles Jacob's mention of the May 20 screening of "Chacun son cinema," a feature consisting of three-minute shorts by 35 world-ranking directors to mark the fest's 60th anniversary. (Variety)
Warner Bros.' `300' Breaks Record With $70 Million (Update2) Mar 12, 2007
The performance of ``300,'' which was the third- highest debut of an R-rated film behind ``Matrix Reloaded'' and ``Passion of the Christ,'' was surprising, said Brandon Gray, president of Box Office Mojo LLC.. It was expected to open in the $40 million range, which is an upper limit for this kind of picture when you consider historical antecedents like `Troy,' that opened at $46. (Bloomberg)
'300' takes no prisoners Mar 12, 2007
Playing in more than 3,100 theaters, pic was the third biggest R-rated opener ever -- behind "The Matrix Reloaded" and "The Passion of the Christ" -- and the biggest R-rated opener in March ... Pic was another original concept that managed to build a major fanbase though not part of a franchise, a la "Matrix Reloaded"; nor did it attract auds outside the typical moviegoing demo like "The Passion.". (Variety)
300 becomes year's first blockbuster Mar 12, 2007
But 300 wound up with the third-best debut ever for an R-rated movie, behind The Matrix Reloaded at $91. 8-million and The Passion of the Christ at $83. (Globe and Mail)
'300' Dominates Weekend Box Office Mar 12, 2007
But "300" has wound up with the third-best debut ever for an R-rated movie, behind "The Matrix Reloaded" and "The Passion of the Christ.". If the estimate holds, the Warner Brothers epic "300" could break the record for the best March debut ever, topping last year's "Ice Age: The Meltdown.". (Click2Houston, TX)
more » Mar 2, 2007
The Matrix Reloaded had a cool motorcycle scene with Trinity ripping down the highway. Submitted by: neo 1:21 AM EST, Mar 2, 2007. (CTNow.com)
20 Things You Didn't Know About... Skin Feb 7, 2007
16 I see very, very white people: Albinos are often cast as movie villains, as seen in The Da Vinci Code, Die Another Day, The Matrix Reloaded, and inexplicably the 2001 flick Josie and the Pussycats. Robert Lima of Penn State suggests that people associate pale-skinned albinos with vampires and other mythical creatures of the night. (Discover Magazine)
Opinion: Super Bowl ads say I do Feb 4, 2007
Four years ago, movie studios bought up more than 20 million of time to hype blockbusters like he Hulk, he Matrix Reloaded and erminator 3: Rise of the Machines. That was a record for film spending. (Carlisle Sentinel, PA)
D?j? viewing at the movies Jan 19, 2007
com: Dj viewing at the movies. Enter the city, then press Submit. (Globe and Mail)
Ozwald outfits the world Jan 17, 2007
If you are familiar with the Matrix Reloaded movie, it would delight you to know that Ozwald made clothes for the male cast. So if you liked Keanu Reeves outfits, this Ghanaian designer had everything to do with it. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Rise of the superstar DJ: In praise of Fatboy Slim Jan 4, 2007
He has worked on film soundtracks including Matrix Reloaded and recently created music for the best-selling Fifa series of video games. Oakenfold also wrote the theme tune for Channel 4's Big Brother. (Independent)
