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Larry and Andy Wachowski to direct "Speed Racer"

By: Karl Schneider
Date: Wednesday, November 01, 2006
Source: Hollywood Reporter

According to the Hollywood Reporter, Larry and Andy Wachowski (Matrix Trilogy) have signed on to direct the upcoming live-action version of Speed Racer for Warner Bros..

The film will follow the adventures of the young race car driver Speed in his quest for glory in his thundering gadget-laden vehicle, Mach 5. The movie will feature other characters from the show, including Speed's family and his mysterious archrival, Racer X.

The Wachowski brothers are writing as well as directing the film, which will be produced by Joel Silver.

"They are approaching these racing scenes in a way you've never seen before," said Silver

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Comments/Responses

browbeat • Nov 01, 2006, 02:53am •

So does this mean the Wachowski brothers are bringing this down to a family friendly film? Will this be an animated feature (seeing as the Wachowskis do seem to love comic books)?

And it'll be nice to see an "approach we've never seen before." We'll see if they can pull if off since their vehicle chase in Matrix 2 felt outdone by the one I saw in Terminator 3 (with the crane plowing Arnold through buildings).

(PS - I'm still struggling with this new layout. And what is this "bang" feature?)

DarkJedi • Nov 01, 2006, 03:04am •

It's a way of drawing attention to a particular article that you run across and like....or decide to comment on. Just bang the article, video, image, etc if you like it and the people will see it pop up on the right.

It's a "flag" system basically, Brow.

hfc7036 • Nov 01, 2006, 05:24am •

This is the perfect duo to make this film. It's also about dang time somebody gets brave enough to turn this into a LIVE ACTION event. now if this does good, please tell me they can get to Battle of the Planets, which i think they recently changed to G-Force.

thelastonelives • Nov 01, 2006, 07:21am •

I leave for a few days...

SpideyBD • Nov 01, 2006, 07:55am •

Hopefully it will end up being a good thing.

@Browbeat
I think this bang thing is a rip off of "Digg" Actually this is a Myspace'ish digg'esque like site now. I like the look but there is way to much crap everywhere. Give us the "days Stories on the right ONLY like before. Too dang busy now.

ponyboy76 • Nov 01, 2006, 07:57am •

Come on Brow, that chase scene in Matrix 2 was way better than the one in T3.
Anyway, I really thought the cartoon was cool and am looking forward to a Wachowski Bros approach to it.
Am I the only one, who doesn't really like the new design of the site? I mean its not actually the design I dislike, its the functionality. It just doesn't feel very user friendly. The navigation isn't that great and the comment box is way too small over here.

majorbludd • Nov 01, 2006, 08:18am •

its bizzaro cinescape.....so this is finally ago huh...didnt they mention before Vince Vaughn wanted to be Racer X?...i liked the old cartoon so hopefully it will translate good.....I m with you Pony...I like the look but it doesnt feel to user friendly...

karlschneider • Nov 01, 2006, 09:30am •

It is a live-action film.

20105 • Nov 01, 2006, 09:34am •

I hope so. Who would play Speed?

fft5305 • Nov 01, 2006, 09:34am •

a) I'll believe it when I see it. This movie has been in development hell so long, I'll be surprised if it's ever made.
b) Not sure if I'm happy or not about the Wachowskis. Matrix = unbelievable, Sequels = crap. V for Vendetta = almost completely restored my faith (except for the crap that came before it). We'll see what they do next.

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