The Matrix Reloaded...
(April 9,2003)The Matrix Reloaded Sequel to screen at Cannes Film Festival in May 2003.
*The eagerly-anticipated sequel to "The Matrix," "The Matrix Reloaded," will premiere at France's Cannes Film Festival in May.
The second film in the futuristic science fiction trilogy, "Reloaded" will screen on Thursday, May 15, the second day of the festival.
The Cannes Film Festival runs May 14 through May 25. The film opens in the United States on the same day (May 15).
On hand for the premiere will be its directors, the Wachowski brothers Andy and Larry. It is not yet known which, if any, of the film's stars will attend the event.
"Reloaded" stars returning players Keanu Reeves, Laurence Fishburne, Hugo Weaving and Carrie-Anne Moss, as well as newcomers Jada Pinkett Smith, Italian-born actress Monica Bellucci, French actor Lambert Wilson and also features Nona Gaye and boxer Roy Jones, Jr.
The film will be released internationally following the festival. The third film in the trilogy, "The Matrix Revolutions," is slated to open later in the year on Friday, Nov. 7.
*The eagerly-anticipated sequel to "The Matrix," "The Matrix Reloaded," will premiere at France's Cannes Film Festival in May. The second film in the futuristic science fiction trilogy, "Reloaded" will screen on Thursday, May 15, the second day of the festival.
The Cannes Film Festival runs May 14 through May 25. The film opens in the United States on the same day (May 15).
On hand for the premiere will be its directors, the Wachowski brothers Andy and Larry. It is not yet known which, if any, of the film's stars will attend the event.
"Reloaded" stars returning players Keanu Reeves, Laurence Fishburne, Hugo Weaving and Carrie-Anne Moss, as well as newcomers Jada Pinkett Smith, Italian-born actress Monica Bellucci, French actor Lambert Wilson and also features Nona Gaye and boxer Roy Jones, Jr.
The film will be released internationally following the festival. The third film in the trilogy, "The Matrix Revolutions," is slated to open later in the year on Friday, Nov. 7.
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The Matrix Revisted...
(April 12,2002)Gaye will play the character Zee, which was originally to be played by Aaliyah. No stranger to the big screen, you may have caught Gaye in "Ali" as Belinda, one of the boxer's wives.
The second installment of the trilogy, "The Matrix Reloaded," is expected in theaters in May 2003.
The second installment of the trilogy, "The Matrix Reloaded," is expected in theaters in May 2003.
The Matrix Revisited....
(Mar. 11, 2002) *Entertainment Tonight went on the set of "The Matrix" sequel "The Matrix Reloaded" recently and can't stop buzzing about the high-action sci-fi flick.
The film brings back the original's stars Keanu Reeves and Lawrence Fishburne, and also brings on board a handful of new kick-butt characters including one played by Jada Pinkett-Smith.
Pinkett-Smith says that the new films (they are working on Part 3 also) are tops, and it's not just because she's joined the cast.
"These sequels are going to blast the original off the screen, and that's exactly what the fans want."
"The Matrix Reloaded" will be in theaters in May.
The film brings back the original's stars Keanu Reeves and Lawrence Fishburne, and also brings on board a handful of new kick-butt characters including one played by Jada Pinkett-Smith.
Pinkett-Smith says that the new films (they are working on Part 3 also) are tops, and it's not just because she's joined the cast.
"These sequels are going to blast the original off the screen, and that's exactly what the fans want."
"The Matrix Reloaded" will be in theaters in May.
``The Matrix Revisited,'' New Cutting-Edge Companion to ``The
Matrix,'' Premieres Nov. 20 from Warner Home Video
Includes Exclusive Behind-the-Scenes Look at ``The Matrix'' Sequels
and ``The Matrix'' Anime Project
--Oct. 10, 2001-- ``The Matrix Revisited'' -- a unique 2 1/2 hour companion to the four-time Academy AwardŽ-winning ``The Matrix,'' with new behind-the-scenes footage from the original film and an exclusive look into the sequels -- will
be introduced on DVD and VHS Nov. 20 by Warner Home Video.
This just-completed project, a first-of-its-kind look at the development of a ground-breaking sci-fi trilogy, illuminates the phenomenal success of ``The Matrix'' with never-before-seen footage from the original film, new interviews with stars and filmmakers (Keanu Reeves, Lawrence Fishburne, Carrie-Anne Moss, Hugo Weaving, the Wachowski brothers, producer Joel Silver and fight choreographer Master Yuen Wo Ping), background on the origins of ``The Matrix,'' how Academy AwardŽ-winning special effects were developed, and the
actors' grueling training regimens.
In addition, viewers will get a sneak peek of behind-the-scenes footage from ``The Matrix's'' upcoming sequels and a preview of ``The Matrix'' anime project including a first look at sketches, storyboards, interviews and footage with the animators.
The DVD has more than three hours of hidden features including 188 minutes of music and seven minutes of concealed bonus video material.
The hidden features are known as Easter Eggs and accessible only to viewers who are able to discover them.
``The Matrix Revisited'' will be available on DVD for $19.98 SRP and on VHS for $14.95 SRP. Street date is Nov. 20. Also available will be a 2-pack containing ``The Matrix Revisited'' and ``The Matrix'' for $39.98 SRP on DVD and $29.97 SRP on VHS.
``The Matrix'' revolutionized science-fiction action films and boggled the minds of moviegoers, becoming one of the most successful sci-fi films of all time, with a domestic box-office gross of nearly $171.5 million. The DVD was the first ever to reach sales of three million units.
Voted ``DVD of the Year'' by the Video Software Dealers Association at the first annual DVD Festival 2000 Awards, it has sold 8 million units to date on DVD and VHS combined, and its fiercely dedicated fan base has spread feverish anticipation of ``The Matrix'' sequels across the Internet.
--Oct. 10, 2001-- ``The Matrix Revisited'' -- a unique 2 1/2 hour companion to the four-time Academy AwardŽ-winning ``The Matrix,'' with new behind-the-scenes footage from the original film and an exclusive look into the sequels -- will be introduced on DVD and VHS Nov. 20 by Warner Home Video.
This just-completed project, a first-of-its-kind look at the development of a ground-breaking sci-fi trilogy, illuminates the phenomenal success of ``The Matrix'' with never-before-seen footage from the original film, new interviews with stars and filmmakers (Keanu Reeves, Lawrence Fishburne, Carrie-Anne Moss, Hugo Weaving, the Wachowski brothers, producer Joel Silver and fight choreographer Master Yuen Wo Ping), background on the origins of ``The Matrix,'' how Academy AwardŽ-winning special effects were developed, and the actors' grueling training regimens.
In addition, viewers will get a sneak peek of behind-the-scenes footage from ``The Matrix's'' upcoming sequels and a preview of ``The Matrix'' anime project including a first look at sketches, storyboards, interviews and footage with the animators.
The DVD has more than three hours of hidden features including 188 minutes of music and seven minutes of concealed bonus video material.
The hidden features are known as Easter Eggs and accessible only to viewers who are able to discover them.
``The Matrix Revisited'' will be available on DVD for $19.98 SRP and on VHS for $14.95 SRP. Street date is Nov. 20. Also available will be a 2-pack containing ``The Matrix Revisited'' and ``The Matrix'' for $39.98 SRP on DVD and $29.97 SRP on VHS.
``The Matrix'' revolutionized science-fiction action films and boggled the minds of moviegoers, becoming one of the most successful sci-fi films of all time, with a domestic box-office gross of nearly $171.5 million. The DVD was the first ever to reach sales of three million units.
Voted ``DVD of the Year'' by the Video Software Dealers Association at the first annual DVD Festival 2000 Awards, it has sold 8 million units to date on DVD and VHS combined, and its fiercely dedicated fan base has spread feverish anticipation of ``The Matrix'' sequels across the Internet.
"The Matrix Revisited"
$19.98 SRP DVD; $14.95 SRP VHS
STREET DATE: Nov. 20
"The Matrix" 2-Pack
$39.98 SRP DVD; $29.97 SRP VHS
STREET DATE: Nov. 20
$19.98 SRP DVD; $14.95 SRP VHS
STREET DATE: Nov. 20
"The Matrix" 2-Pack
$39.98 SRP DVD; $29.97 SRP VHS
STREET DATE: Nov. 20
Gloria Foster's Untimely Death...Another Matrix Star Departs.
(Oct. 7, 2001) *Actress Gloria Foster, who most recently was featured in "The Matrix' died of complications from diabetes Saturday at her New York home. She was 64.
In "The Matrix" Foster appeared as Oracle -- a sweet, mystical Obi Wan Kenobi-type who guided Neo (Keanu Reeves) and Morpheus (Laurence Fishburne) in the Warner Brothers hit film.
Foster was set to reprise her role in both sequels -- "Matrix Reloaded" and the untitled third installment.
ComingAttractions.com reported that Foster filmed most of her scenes for "Matrix Reloaded," but nothing for the third film.
Foster's character is said to be "integral" to the series and her death creates another huge problem (like Aaliyah's untimely death) for the films, which were being shot back-to-back in Australia.
Gloria Foster was also married to actor Clarence Williams lll, but after their divorce, she never remarried.
In "The Matrix" Foster appeared as Oracle -- a sweet, mystical Obi Wan Kenobi-type who guided Neo (Keanu Reeves) and Morpheus (Laurence Fishburne) in the Warner Brothers hit film.
Foster was set to reprise her role in both sequels -- "Matrix Reloaded" and the untitled third installment.
ComingAttractions.com reported that Foster filmed most of her scenes for "Matrix Reloaded," but nothing for the third film.
Foster's character is said to be "integral" to the series and her death creates another huge problem (like Aaliyah's untimely death) for the films, which were being shot back-to-back in Australia.
Gloria Foster was also married to actor Clarence Williams lll, but after their divorce, she never remarried.
"RELEASE DATE CAUGHT IN MATRIX
(Sequel date is almost two years away)
(Sequel date is almost two years away)
(Aug. 13, 2001) *What is the matrix and when will the friggin' sequel come out? The follow-up to the blockbuster "The Matrix," has been postponed.
Fans will have to wait all the way until May 2003 to find out what happens next in the sci-fi thriller.
That sets the sequel's release to four years after the original.
"The Matrix Reloaded," was expected in theaters late 2002.
That was long enough, but Warner Brothers said they never confirmed a release date, and admitted that filming hadn't even started.
Fortunately, both the second and third installment are going to be filmed at the same time, which means there probably won't be such a huge gap of time between the two.
Keanu Reeves, Carrie-Anne Moss, Laurence Fishburne, and Hugo Weaving will return.
The sequels will also co-star Jada Pinkett Smith and Aaliyah.
(Aug. 13, 2001) *What is the matrix and when will the friggin' sequel come out?
The follow-up to the blockbuster "The Matrix," has been postponed.
Fans will have to wait all the way until May 2003 to find out what happens next in the sci-fi thriller.
That sets the sequel's release to four years after the original.
"The Matrix Reloaded," was expected in theaters late 2002.
That was long enough, but Warner Brothers said they never confirmed a release date, and admitted that filming hadn't even started.
Fortunately, both the second and third installment are going to be filmed at the same time, which means there probably won't be such a huge gap of time between the two.
Keanu Reeves, Carrie-Anne Moss, Laurence Fishburne, and Hugo Weaving will return.
The sequels will also co-star Jada Pinkett Smith and Aaliyah.
"MATRIX RELOADED SHUFFLED TO 2003
Producer Joel Silver told the Sci-Fi Channel's Sci-Fi Wire that The Matrix Reloaded will now be released in the summer of 2003. "There's so much dealing with it, it's unbelievable, and they just need time to finish both movies, because we're shooting them as one big movie," Silver told the site.
Moving the second Matrix film to '03 would ease potential pressure to compete at the box office.
Next summer will see the debuts of Spider-Man Star Wars Episode II, Men in Black 2 and possibly X-Men 2 and Star Trek X -- not to mention any others that might want the attention of your eyeballs.
How does the delay of one year affect the release of the third Matrix film (rumored to be titled The Matrix Revolutions)?
"You'll see," was all that Silver would say.
"There's so much dealing with it, it's unbelievable, and they just need time to finish both movies, because we're shooting them as one big movie," Silver told the site.
Moving the second Matrix film to '03 would ease potential pressure to compete at the box office.
Next summer will see the debuts of Spider-Man Star Wars Episode II, Men in Black 2 and possibly X-Men 2 and Star Trek X -- not to mention any others that might want the attention of your eyeballs.
How does the delay of one year affect the release of the third Matrix film (rumored to be titled The Matrix Revolutions)?
"You'll see," was all that Silver would say.