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CONAN and the Wachowski Brothers?
by News Editor (Mon 03-20-2006)

The Arnold Fans website is reporting "it now seems that Andy and Larry Wachowski --the Wachowski Brothers as they are known-- are being courted by the WB to direct KING CONAN: CROWN OF IRON a.k.a. CONAN THE CONQUEROR. They were once going to produce and w...

SPEED RACER to be made by Wachowski Brothers?
by Karl Schneider (Sat 06-03-2006)

Larry and Andy Wachowski, the creators of the Matrix trilogy, may sign on to write and direct SPEED RACER for Warner Bros.None of the parties would go on record, so as of now it simply stands as a rumor. It was reported years back that Vince Vaughn was i...

Wachowski Brothers become 'Vendetta' Brothers (Fri 03-10-2006)

Film-makers and writers Andy and Larry Wachowski have made their first step back to the big screen since ending their epic Matrix trilogy with V for Vendetta - a futuristic glimpse of the UK as a totalitarian state.


Wachowski 'Superman' rumors are false (Mon 11-03-2003)

Superman-V.com has received word from the Wachowski Brothers' agents that the rumours of the boys penning a Superman script are false and it's 'not happening'

Wachowski-produced 'V' taps Teuton coin
by Rob M. Worley (Fri 02-11-2005)

Wachowski brothers sci-fier 'V for Vendetta' has been awarded e635,000 ($818,000) in production support by German film funding body Medienboard Berlin Brandenburg. The siblings have penned the script from Alan Moore's graphic novel of the same name and...

The Wachowski Brothers Are Shown The Money
by News Editor (Fri 02-11-2005)

Wachowski brothers sci-fi project "V for Vendetta" for Warner Bros. has been awarded $818,000 in production support by German film funding body Medienboard Berlin Brandenburg.The script by the Wachowski brothers is baseed on Alan Moore's graphic novel. Jo...

Retro interview reveals Wachowski Bros ambitions for 'Plastic Man'
by Rob M. Worley (Tue 11-04-2003)

In October of 1996, Movie Poop Shoot correspondant Josh Horowitz interviewed the now-media-shy Wachowski Bros. Larry Wachowski said of their 'Plastic Man' script, "We had read the comic book. We sort of thought it might be a funny idea. It's probably the...


Larry and Andy Wachowski to direct "Speed Racer"
by Karl Schneider (Wed 11-01-2006)

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 fo...

Wachowski Brothers Bringing 'Superman' to Life? (Fri 10-31-2003)

According to Dark Horizons: "The Wachowskis [('The Matrix')]are rumoured to be linked to the ['Superman'] project and might be penning a new draft."

'Speed Racer' to cross Tribeca Film Festival finish line (Thu 04-03-2008)

From a press release 2008 Tribeca Film Festival to close with a special presentation screening of Wachowski Brothers' 'Speed Racer'. The film, which stars Emile Hirsch, Christina Ricci, Susan Sarandon and Matthew Fox will screen closing night, May 3, 200...

'Speed Racer' gets simultaneous IMAX release (Wed 03-05-2008)

...ed by The Wachowski Brothers. The film will be digitally re-mastered into the unparalleled image and sound quality of The IMAX Experience(R) with IMAX DMR(R) (Digital Re-mastering) technology. Warner Bros. Pictures will be the exclusive distributor of ...


Matrix Reloaded, The
by Coming Attractions (Mon 04-07-2003)

... and Andy Wachowski (Directors, Screenwriters); Joel Silver (Producer).Premise:Neo, Trinity and Morpheus continue to battle a war against the A.I.s and free more minds from the Matrix. As they are joined by new comrades, there are those who cast doubt ...

Comicscape - March 29, 2006
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 03-29-2006)

... that the Wachowskis and James McTigue intended the image to show that they could come out from behind the façade, embrace individuality, and the like, but I felt like the image of a mob dressed as V really overwhelmed the conclusion and overshadowed a...

Animatrix
by Chris Beveridge (Sun 05-25-2003)

What They SayThe Final Flight of the Osiris Written by Andy and Larry Wachowski; Directed by Andy Jones Animation and production design by Square USA, Inc. The crew of the hovercraft Osiris must get a message back to Zion, a message of vital importance....

"Speed Racer" heads to production in Babelsberg
by Karl Schneider (Wed 02-14-2007)

According to the Hollywood Reporter, the Wachowski brothers are taking there latest film, Speed Racer, to Studio Babelsberg in Germany for production and filming.  V for Vendetta was also produced there.Warner Bros. production is currently in prepara...


Reloading The Musical Matrix Part One
by Randall D. Larson (Thu 05-15-2003)

...es of the Wachowski brothers, but concocted a dazzling musical mosaic of styles, tonalities, and textures that accomplished in one score what modern film music had been slowly working its way toward in the preceding couple of decades, since the advent ...

What Is The Animatrix?
by Rob M. Worley (Fri 02-07-2003)

...ed by the Wachowski Brothers, the creators of The Matrix trilogy. Inspired by the visionary action and innovative storytelling that power the trilogy, this spectacularly visual short film series delves deeper into the mind-bending world of The Matri...

Speed Racer's Mach 5 roar's into auto show in Detroit (Tue 01-08-2008)

... and Andy Wachowski, the creators of the groundbreaking 'The Matrix' trilogy, and producer Joel Silver comes the live-action, high-octane film 'Speed Racer,' which follows the adventures of the young race car driver Speed in his quest for glory in his ...

NINJA ASSASSIN Begins Production for McTeigue
by Jarrod Sarafin (Fri 05-30-2008)

The team behind V for Vendetta are back in action and one has to wonder if the Wachowski brothers will have better luck as producers this time around than they did as directors for Speed Racer, the lowest cash producing film of May. Warner Bros. has sent ...


Sony Pictures Imageworks joins 'Watchmen' (Tue 07-01-2008)

... From the Wachowski brothers and producer Joel Silver, creators of the groundbreaking THE MATRIX trilogy, comes the live-action, high-octane film SPEED RACER, which follows the adventures of the young racecar driver Speed (Emile Hirsch) in his quest fo...

Matrix Revolutions, The
by Coming Attractions (Tue 09-30-2003)

...It: Larry Wachowski, Andy Wachowski (Directors, Screenwriters); Joel Silver (Producer); Geof Darrow (Conceptual Artist).Premise: Neo faces the consequences of a choice made in The Matrix Reloaded while the intellient machines mass for the final battle ...

A Series of Fortunate Releases
by Randall D. Larson (Thu 12-09-2004)

...ed by the Wachowski Brothers in creating the film. It’s a cool section, but the directors’ provide no input into the selection or use of any of the music. The Brothers keep pretty much silent throughout the set. There are also some music videos. It’s a...

Purefoy Joins Portman For "Vendetta"
by News Editor (Fri 02-18-2005)

James Purefoy has signed on to star opposite Natalie Portman in Warner Bros.' "V for Vendetta." Purefoy will play "V" a freedom fighter who uses terrorist tactics to fight the oppressive society.Joel Silver and the Wachowski brothers will produce. Wachows...


Weaving For VENDETTA
by News Editor (Mon 05-09-2005)

...y & Larry Wachowski will produce.

COMIC-CON: Wachowskis plug Burlyman books
by Patrick Sauriol (Sat 07-24-2004)

At a Friday late morning panel at the San Diego Comic Convention held to promote the debut of Burlyman Comics, the owners of the company made a surprise appearance...none other than the directors of THE MATRIX trilogy of films, the Wachowski brothers.On h...

Comicscape April 13, 2005
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 04-13-2005)

... like the Wachowski Brothers). At the same time, there are a couple of minor criticisms I expect some people to have, and I'm going to address (translation: destroy) those here, as well. My apologies to those that have already seen the film, but I've g...

MATRIX REVOLUTIONS video to arrive in April
by Patrick Sauriol (Mon 01-12-2004)

The specs and release date for the DVD release of THE MATRIX REVOLUTIONS have finally been released by Warner Home Video. The third and concluding chapter in the Wachowski brothers science fiction series will hit store shelves on April 6 as a two-disc set...


Hulking, Tubular, and Matrixed
by Randall D. Larson (Thu 06-26-2003)

...me of the Wachowski franchise. The game was released for all major videogame platforms (PS2, Xbox, GameCube, PC) on May 15th, RELOADED's opening day. Not just a game based on a movie, ENTER THE MATRIX was intended by the Wachowskis to be an integral pa...

CHARLIE'S ANGELS: FULL THROTTLE
by MICHAEL TUNISON (Fri 06-27-2003)

...McG is no Wachowski brother when it comes to creatively staging the MATRIX-y action material, but his slick, in-your-face style certainly hits the videogame tone he's seems to be going for. It's the lifelessness of much of the material between action s...

Comicscape - June 1, 2005
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 06-01-2005)

...cer Larry Wachowski contacted Alan Moore about involving him in the film. Moore told him he wasn't interested. Regardless, co-producer Joel Silver announced Moore's approval of and involvement with the film during a recent press conference. Moore gave ...

THE MATRIX REVOLUTIONS
by Tony Whitt (Wed 04-07-2004)

...and Larry Wachowski even drew a Razzie Award nomination. Ever since its release, people have been asking, "What went wrong with MATRIX REVOLUTIONS?" It's an odd question, as the third act of this trilogy is a natural and spectacular ending to a story...


Wachowskis to write Burlyman comic book
by Patrick Sauriol (Mon 06-28-2004)

The comics portal at UGO has published an interview with Spencer Lamm, editor of Burlyman Entertainment's forthcoming line of comic books. If the Burlyman name rings a bell, that's probably because it was the codename used by the Wachowski brothers for th...

Mania On This Day: Matrix Events, Tekken Slips & Righteous Kills!
by Jarrod Sarafin (Sat 05-17-2008)

...after the Wachowski brothers awed audiences with their 1999 smash-hit, The Matrix, a film which grossed 460.3 mil worldwide on a budget of just 63 mil.     Warner Bros. and the Wachowskis, however, planned a special event for the sequel for...

DOC FRANKENSTEIN #6
by Kurt Amacker (Thu 12-06-2007)

... that the Wachowski Brothers, Steve Skroce, and Geoff Darrow criticize so harshly. As such, it comes off like a 13-year-old mall punk ranting about the evils of the Catholic Church based on past misdeeds and misunderstood or exaggerated doctrine.&...

Two New TV Spots for RACER
by Jarrod Sarafin (Tue 04-08-2008)

Two new TV spots for the upcoming adaptation of the classic anime Speed Racer have popped up online courtesy of Warner Bros. The film stars Emile Hirsch, Christina Ricci, John Goodman, Susan Sarandon and Matthew Fox. Andy and Larry Wachowski directed it, ...


New 3 Minute Clip of SPEED RACER
by Jarrod Sarafin (Sat 05-03-2008)

...llam. The Wachowski Bros. adapted the screenplay and directed.Plot Summary: Born to race cars, Speed Racer (Emile Hirsch) is aggressive, instinctive and, most of all, fearless. His only real competition is the memory of the brother he idolized—th...

MATRIX secrets spilled? Possible SPOILERS inside!
by Patrick Sauriol (Mon 06-09-2003)

The May/June issue of Creative Screenwriting contains a fascinating article for fans of THE MATRIX films. In Jeff Goldsmith's six-page examination, the writer looks back at the first and second drafts of THE MATRIX as written by the Wachowski brothers and...

SPEED RACER is 100% Green Screen
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Fri 11-23-2007)

While Emile Hirsch was talking to Empire Online, he passed along that the new SPEED RACER will be shot entirely in green screen technology. The adaptation, shot by the Wachowski bros., will star Emile Hirsch, Christina Ricci, Matthew Fox, Susan ...

First Look at Mach 5 from USA Today
by News Editor (Thu 05-31-2007)

...and Larry Wachowski are directing. Joel Silver is producing. The film is due out in May 2008. Click here to read their article. *Update: Reuters has posted video footage from a conference unveiling of the car.  It features producer Joel Silver ...


DOC FRANKENSTEIN #4
by Kurt Amacker (Fri 01-06-2006)

DOC FRANKENSTEIN is far and away the most anti-fundamentalist/evangelical Christian comic I've ever read. Whereas many comic writers content themselves with the odd snide remark or representatively repugnant character, the Larry and Andy Wachowski make th...

V FOR VENDETTA
by Rachel Reitsleff (Fri 03-17-2006)

You really have to hand it to the makers of V FOR VENDETTA for having surprising guts. The list of producers includes Joel Silver and THE MATRIX's Andy and Larry Wachowski, who also adapted the screenplay with fidelity from Alan Moore and David Lloyd's gr...

The Obligatory Year In Review Column
by Kurt Amacker (Thu 12-28-2006)

...about the Wachowski Brothers’ take on the Bush administration.  Hugo Weaving did a fine job as V, but the film largely misunderstood the intentions of the comic.  Still, you should see it at least once.  There are solid argument...

Emile Hirsch joins "Speed Racer"
by Karl Schneider (Wed 03-21-2007)

According to the Hollywood Reporter, Emile Hirsch is in talks to star in the upcoming live action version of the anime cartoon Speed Racer.The film, to be directed by the Wachowski brothers, follows the adventures of young race-car driver Speed (Hirsch) i...


BAD PLANET #1
by Kurt Amacker (Thu 12-15-2005)

... only the Wachowski Brothers' Burlyman titles have created that sense of a film on paper. BAD PLANET just looks amazing. Thus far, Raw Entertainment has a winner on its hands. Niles and Jane play to each other's strengths and write with a unique, compe...

SINBAD Sails Again
by Frank Kurtz (Fri 12-14-2001)

...where the Wachowski brothers were when they were known for the movie BOUND and made THE MATRIX."Columbia is hoping to launch a new franchise that will combine the kind of high-tech monster action as Universal's THE MUMMY series with action along the li...

CROUCHING TIGER, HIDDEN DRAGON: Michelle Yeoh, Part 1
by Craig Reid (Thu 12-21-2000)

...nt of the Wachowski Brothers—I think they are very talented. But, if it doesn`t fit into the schedule of what we have going here, then it will be very hard.HOW WOULD YOU DESCRIBE YOUR CHARACTER YU SHU LIEN AND HOW DID YOU ASSOCIATE WITH HER?Aaahhh. I...

Witless Wonders? The Case for Special Effects
by Josh Larsen (Fri 12-17-1999)

... and Andy Wachowski, earned kudos for cobbling together ideas borrowed from Christianity, Kafka and Descartes, but none of these allusions are what give the film’s special effects their lasting power. At the heart of THE MATRIX is a story about not let...


ECTO-KID Going to Film
by Frank Kurtz (Mon 08-13-2001)

... by Larry Wachowski (THE MATRIX) told the story of Dex Mungo, love child of a psychic woman and thev ghost of a murdered man. This unlikely union results in Dex having the ability to see the living with one eye, and the world of the dead with the other...

Ready For THE MATRIX REVISITED?
by Frank Kurtz (Mon 08-27-2001)

...and Larry Wachowski, have put out the word to unspecified anime directors to create episodes inspired by the original film. MATRIX ANIME, which is the name the project is currently going by, is being planned for late 2002 or early 2003 video release, j...

J. Michael Straczynski Penning FORBIDDEN PLANET
by Jarrod Sarafin (Fri 10-31-2008)

...r and the Wachowski Brothers. The original movie was directed by Fred Wilcox and starred Walter Pidgeon, Anne Francis and Leslie Nielsen.   Plot Concept: "Planet" told the tale of an expedition sent from Earth to check on a colony o...

The Old C2F Heroes Are Dead!
by Jason Lethert (Thu 06-09-2005)

...kson, The Wachowski Bros., and Joss Whedon. The Titanic Ego The poster boy for the Hollywood director-gone-missing phenomenon was none other than James Cameron, the former genre-god filmmaker who was worshipped by his legion of fans. Any comic f...


Emile Hirsch on Speed Racer (Sun 10-28-2007)

Actor Emile Hirsch stars in the Wachowski brothers' upcoming 'Speed Racer' movie. MTV news chatted with the actor about that, along with his current film 'Into the Wild'. MTV: You couldn't go from more of one extreme to another with your next film, "Sp...

Lots of green for 'Speed Racer' (Thu 11-22-2007)

Empire Online spoke with 'Speed Racer' himself, actor Emile Hirsch, who revealed that the Wachowski Brothers new film will have more in common with 'Sin City' and '300' than was previously expected. When asked if the movie was a mix of traditional film m...

Lionsgate drives Speed Racer feature to DVD (Sun 02-10-2008)

... from the Wachowski brothers (The Matrix). Lionsgate VP Michael Rathauser said the studio will target boys 6-11 with TV, print and online ads expected to net 200 million impressions. In addition, NickToons is expected to create 2.5 million impres...

Video: two new 'Speed Racer' TV ads (Mon 03-31-2008)

Here he comes! Here comes 'Speed Racer' he's a demon on wheels! And there are two new TV spots for the May 9th release of the Wachowski brother's anime-fueled vision! TV Spot #1 TV Spot #2


Silver talks MATRIX RELOADED
by Eric Moro (Mon 10-22-2001)

...ctors the Wachowski brothers."It's the boys they want to outdo themselves," says Silver. "That's what [the challenges] are. They feel that there are so many movies now that have literally Xeroxed whole parts of their picture digital effects, ideas, p...

Box Office Report: CASPIAN Scores Victory for Disney
by Jarrod Sarafin (Sun 05-18-2008)

.... and the Wachowski brothers are in a bit of a financial jam here. In two weekends of release, the anime adaptation has managed only 24.3 mil domestically but the bill for this (not including advertising) is at 120 million. Clearly, we seem to already ...

RELOADED to premiere at Cannes
by Patrick Sauriol (Thu 04-03-2003)

...reclusive Wachowski brothers, will be there.Got a scoop? Know something that you need to tell us about? Send it to us!

MATRIX RELOADED & REVOLUTIONS to be released on IMAX
by Patrick Sauriol (Wed 04-23-2003)

...ances the Wachowski Brothers' vision for telling the trilogy's story in multiple formats."Both films will be digitally remastered to fit the IMAX screens and audio projection environment, just as APOLLO 13 was when it was released in the IMAX format la...


THE MATRIX RELOADED
by Abbie Bernstein (Thu 05-15-2003)

...and Larry Wachowski, who together wrote and directed the original MATRIX, return as scripters/helmers here. They honor the first movie's visual legacy and expand the scope of their story, but the former is handled with greater expertise than the latter...

RELOADED notches another record
by Patrick Sauriol (Fri 05-23-2003)

... and Andy Wachowski and our exceptional cast and crew, was to deliver an extraordinary film to the fans who have waited three years for the next chapter in the epic story of THE MATRIX. Their commitment has been unprecedented, and the film's success is...

More MATRIX mixing
by Mike Whybark (Mon 02-10-2003)

VARIETY dons the shades and takes a peek at the story behind the Wachowski brothers' ambitious mixed-media plans for THE MATRIX franchise this year, highlighting the creators' involvement in and willingness to integrate production for the video game ENTER...

ENTER THE MATRIX production background
by Mike Whybark (Fri 02-07-2003)

THE HOLLYWOOD REPORTER covers the release and production details of MATRIX video game ENTER THE MATRIX, produced by Infogrames.The story notes that the franchise's creators, the Wachowski brothers, budgeted an amazing six-months of motion capture into the...


Reeves teases MATRIX RELOADED
by Christopher Allan Smith and Michael Tunison (Mon 08-05-2002)

In a quick interview with CINESCAPE's own Mike Tunison, Keanu Reeves teased next May's MATRIX RELOADED, and sketched out a bit what the plot of the sequel is. As Reeves marveled about the film, "the ambition of what [director/creators] Larry and Andrew Wa...

ANIMATRIX preview released
by Christopher Allan Smith (Thu 08-29-2002)

This week brings two big pieces of MATRIX news. One, principle photography has finally ended on the double shoot, which put THE MATRIX RELOADED and THE MATIX REVOLUTIONS before the Wachowski Brother’s cameras at the same time. RELOADED comes out next May,...

THE MATRIX AND PHILOSOPHY
by Chris Wyatt (Sun 11-10-2002)

...ical. The Wachowski brothers, college dropout comic-book artists intrigued by the 'Big Questions', readily acknowledge that they have woven many philosophical themes and allusions into the fabric of the film. THE MATRIX AND PHILOSOPHY does not in every...

Unearthed: MAN FROM U.N.C.L.E. Original Soundtracks
by Randall D. Larson (Wed 01-15-2003)

... with the Wachowski brothers this year on the long-awaited score for the next two MATRIX sequels: THE MATRIX RELOADED and THE MATRIX REVOLUTIONS. Davis is also set to score nine animated prequel shorts (available on the Internet beginning on January 19...


The ANIMATRIX has your DVD player
by Patrick Sauriol (Tue 06-03-2003)

... are: the Wachowski brothers reveal the origins of the Matrix in the two-parter "The Second Renaissance"; Keanu Reeves frees The Kid in the film "Kid's Story"; Carrie-Anne Moss reprises her role as Trinity in "A Detective Story"; and Square Pictures pr...

Kazuto Nakazawa's ASIENCE: HAIRY TALE Gold Winner at the 22nd London International Advertising Awards (Tue 11-13-2007)

...o and the Wachowski brothers. The studio's latest works include "Blood+," "Guardian of the Sacred Spirit" and "Ghost Hound." Official Website: http://www.production-ig.com

Review: Doctor Strange (Sun 07-29-2007)

...on of the Wachowski Brothers' The Matrix—with all it's magical sword swinging glory. Yes, I said it—Doctor Strange swings a sword made of air particles."

Video: Speed Racer Live-Action Trailer Now Online (Fri 12-07-2007)

The Wachowski brothers new film adapting the classic 1960s anime has released its first trailer. Check it out here, or click through for a variety of Quicktime formats.


'Plastic Man' rumors deflated (Fri 08-08-2008)

Remember all that 'Plastic Man' talk that bubbled up a few weeks back? Supposedly Joel Silver had appeared on German talk radio and dished all kinds of buzzworthy stuff about the film, including the notion that the Wachowski Brothers were committed to mak...

Stephen Chow puts the hustle on Rogen in 'Green Hornet' (Mon 09-22-2008)

...e not the Wachowski Brothers." Neal H. Moritz is producing the film through his Original Film banner. Columbia Pictures has staked out a June 25th 2010 release date. What do you think? Is Stephen Chow the right choice for Kato? Does this mean t...

'V for Vendetta' - from A to Z (Mon 03-13-2006)

'V for Vendetta,' the latest movie from the Wachowski brothers, isn't as dense as the "Matrix" movies, but there's still plenty to chew on. Adapted from a graphic novel that was serialized in the 1980s, the movie follows a terrorist (or freedom fighter - ...

'V for Vendetta' captures "the message" says Lloyd. (Mon 02-20-2006)

David Lloyd, who created the V for Vendetta comic book with Alan Moore, said he feels the Wachowski Brothers' screenplay adaptation for the upcoming movie was a good representation of the original. "I never had a purist concept of Vendetta as just a ...


King Conan's Crown on the Move?
by Damon A. Schmidt (Thu 11-28-2002)

...e. The Wachowski brothers had also been involved as creative consultants. However, anonymous source told FilmForce that all came to a halt this month when Conan Properties, Inc., who control the film rights, decided not to let Warner renew ...

'World of Quest ' purchased by Warner Bros (Wed 04-21-2004)

...s and the Wachowski Bros., creators of The Matrix.

Plastic Man - Unproduced Script Review (Mon 07-05-2004)

Justin Clark returns with another script review, this time with The Wachowski Brothers' 1995 draft of Plastic Man... "It's unknown exactly why this project has taken so long to get off the ground, but what is certain is that if you thought The Matrix was ...

Exclusive V For Vendetta Set Photos (Tue 04-19-2005)

Here's an exclusive look at three photos from the 'V For Vendetta' set. The Warner Bros. adaptation of Alan Moore's graphic novel, directed by James McTeigue and written by the Wachowski brothers, will hit theaters on November 4th.


Daredevil Interview: Joey Pants Holds DD's Secret
by Rob M. Worley (Wed 02-05-2003)

...le to the Wachowski Brothers, his directors on The Matrix. "They had in their mind's eye exactly  and they shared their thoughts with you. I find that to be usually very encouraging when you're making a movie with a director." While he's not a com...

Review: 'Speed Racer' spins a bit too long
by Rob M. Worley (Thu 05-08-2008)

It's hard to believe it was almost 10 years ago  that the Wachowski Brothers tipped Hollywood on its ear with 'The Matrix'. That movie successfully converted storytelling techniques pioneered in anime to live-action. The result: one of the most visua...

Scott Porter Cast in Speed Racer (Mon 06-04-2007)

...and Larry Wachowski wrote and will direct the pic.

Racer X gets his girl (Thu 07-12-2007)

Variety reports: Nayo Wallace ('In Case of Emergency') has signed on to Warner Bros.' 'Speed Racer' as Minx, the girlfriend of Racer X (Matthew Fox). The Wachowski brothers' pic is lensing in Ger-many with a cast that includes Emile Hirsch, Christina Ricc...


Silver on He-Man and Speed Racer (Fri 07-20-2007)

...on of the Wachowski brothers (the Matrix films), with Emile Hirsch (Lords of Dogtown) in the title role. According to Silver, the production so far looks "fantastic." "It's a phenomenal thing," Silver said. "It's just incredible. ... My son is 5 yea...

LEGO Secures Speed Racer Rights (Thu 01-31-2008)

... and Andy Wachowski, the creators of the groundbreaking The Matrix trilogy, and producer Joel Silver. A live-action, high-octane family adventure based on the classic series created by anime pioneer Tatsuo Yoshida, the big-screen 'Speed Racer' will fol...

Wachowskis wanted for 'Conan'? (Mon 03-20-2006)

Unnamed sources speculate that Andy and Larry Wachowski are being courted for the long-awaited 'King Conan' movie...

Joel Silver rememembers November for 'V For Vendetta' (Mon 03-13-2006)

"The November issue was just an unfortunate situation," says producer Joel Silver about the delayed release of 'V for Vendetta.' "The Wachowski Brothers had a romantic notion of opening this picture on November 5th, which was a great idea, but we didn'...


The Wachowskis Leave Conan (Tue 01-20-2004)

IGN FilmForce has learned from trusted sources that Larry and Andy Wachowski have ankled King Conan: Crown of Iron, the third movie featuring Robert E. Howard's barbarian hero.

Portman carries out 'Vendetta' (Wed 01-05-2005)

Confirming the news broken by fledgling site DC-On-Film.com: Hot off a Golden Globe nom for her work in "Closer," Natalie Portman is in final negotiations to topline the Wachowski brothers' "V Is for Vendetta," for Warner Bros. and producer Joel Silver. ...

"V for Vendetta" filming wraps (Mon 06-13-2005)

As of late last Thursday night (GMT), principal photography has wrapped on V for Vendetta, the Warner Bros. film based on the graphic novel by Alan Moore and David Lloyd. Directed by John McTeigue and adapted by the Wachowski Brothers, the film's final s...

Lloyd Praises V for Vendetta Film (Fri 03-03-2006)

David Lloyd, who with Alan Moore wrote the graphic novel V for Vendetta, admitted to SCI FI Wire that he was concerned about how the upcoming film version might turn out after receiving the script from co-writers and co-producers Larry and Andy Wachowski....


Stephen Chow Directing and Leading Rogen's GREEN HORNET
by Jarrod Sarafin (Fri 09-19-2008)

...e not the Wachowski Brothers."Ori Marmur will serve as the Executive Producer of the film.Chow previously told us of his interest in the project. "When I saw the program, I thought it was a great role and thought it was outstanding, because I...

New Featurette for McTeigue's NINJA ASSASSIN
by Jarrod Sarafin (Mon 08-04-2008)

With Speed Racer bombing its way out of theaters earlier this summer, the Wachowski brothers are heading back as producers and working alongside their V for Vendetta director James McTeigue in the upcoming kung fu action film Ninja Assassin. A new behind-...

Kirin Lemon Black: Monster Blacks Fights Back (Thu 11-09-2006)

...o and the Wachowski brothers. From December 2005, Production I.G is publicly listed on JASDAQ. Production I.G Official English website: http://www.production-ig.com The Holland Animation Film Festival (HAFF) is an internationally recognized animatio...

Mamoru Oshii's "Tachigui: The Amazing Lives of the Fast Food Grifters" (Wed 01-24-2007)

...o and the Wachowski brothers. Official Website: http://www.production-ig.com


Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex - Solid State Society Awarded with Jury Prize at 21st Digital Content Grand Prix (Thu 02-08-2007)

...o and the Wachowski brothers. This year, the studio celebrates its 20th anniversary. Official Website: http://www.production-ig.com

Melvin Poupaud Joins Speed Racer (Tue 06-19-2007)

ComingSoon gets the latest 'Speed Racer' scoop direct from French actor Melvil Poupaud, who is doing the press rounds on Zoe Cassavetes' upcoming indie film 'Broken English' "I'm supposed to do a few days on the Wachowski brothers movie 'Speed Racer,'"...

Mamoru Oshii'sTachigui: The Amazing Lives of the Fast Food Grifters at the 35th Festival du Nouveau Cinema de Montreal (Fri 10-13-2006)

...o and the Wachowski brothers. From December 2005, Production I.G is publicly listed on JASDAQ. (http://www.production-ig.com)

Mamoru Oshii's Tachigui Hits Venice (Fri 07-28-2006)

...o and the Wachowski brothers. From December 2005, Production I.G is publicly listed on JASDAQ. (http://www.production-ig.com)


Box Office: INDY Cuts into CITY Victory
by Jarrod Sarafin (Sun 06-01-2008)

...acer. The Wachowski-led production has never been higher than 3rd place since opening and this weekend, it finds itself dropping 3 slots to 8th place and managing only $2.1 at the box office, despite being shown in 2,070 theaters across the nation. In ...

Comicscape: Wanted vs. Wanted
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 07-02-2008)

... that the Wachowski Brothers dropped. The Russian filmmaker has already cemented his place as a progenitor of hyper-kinetic, high concept action films that alternate between over-the-top action and headier musings. In Wanted, cars roll over e...

Interview with Mahiro Maeda
by Paul Jacques (Mon 02-16-2004)

...ou by the Wachowski brothers, and how much creative freedom were you allowed? MM: No, I just jumped on it! All I got was the plot and framework for the story, otherwise I could do what I wanted. It was so open that I was worried I would make a mistake...

Bandai & Manga Join to Release Stand Alone Complex (Wed 02-11-2004)

...e for the Wachowski Brothers in creating The Matrix trilogy and is featured prominently on the Animatrix DVD extras along with being the first Japanese animated film to reach #1 in the U.S. Billboard Video Chart - (August 1996.) "Ghost in the Shell:...


'Speed Racer: The Next Generation' comes to DVD
by Rob M. Worley (Mon 04-14-2008)

...ed by the Wachowski Brothers, attempts a photo-finish as it hits theatres nationwide.  The Speed Racer The Next Generation: The Beginning DVD features the complete animated movie premiere as well as an interactive racing game and the featurette, &...

Review: 'V For Vendetta'
by Chris Brown (Thu 03-16-2006)

... And the Wachowski Brothers as well as director James McTeigue have used Alan Moore and David Lloyd's lie to construct a grand and entertaining lie themselves. In all of its political messages, V for Vendetta has its own fun little plot that certainly...

Oliver Cast in 'Speed Racer' (Mon 07-09-2007)

Variety reports that Christian Oliver ('The Good German') has been added to the cast of Warner Bros.' 'Speed Racer,' helmed by the Wachowski brothers. Oliver has previously been seen in 'Subject 2' and 'Ready or Not,' both of which he starred in and p...

Matthew Fox on beaing a "bad ass" in 'Speed Race' (Sat 01-05-2008)

'Lost' star Matthew Fox recently talked to Entertainment Weekly about playing the masked older brother to 'Speed Racer' in the upcoming Wachowski Bros. movie. "Racer X is all about mystery. And it's all about not just disguise of suit, but it's disg...


Ricci says 'Speed Racer' is a movie with a message (Sun 02-10-2008)

Actress Christina Ricci chatted up IESB.net about her role as Trixie in the upcoming 'Speed Racer' movie. "[Directors] Larry and Andy [Wachowski] wanted to make a film that was very much about the underdog and about staying true to who you are and w...

Box Office Tracking: Speed Racer may struggle to $35M opening (Wed 04-30-2008)

/Film is claiming that Warner Bros and the Wachowski Brothers may need to call for a tow truck. 'Speed Racer', the big budget adaptation of the popular late 60’s anime cartoon classic, remains in the “slow lane” according to the most rec...

Speed Racer Details Released (Tue 06-05-2007)

Warner Brothers released a more detailed description of its upcoming live-action Speed Racer movie, from writer/directors Larry and Andy Wachowski and based on the animated TV series. This is how Warner describes the film: "Speed Racer (Emile Hirsch) ...

Comic flicks lead Saturn Nods (Tue 02-20-2007)

...rns), The Wachowski Brothers (V for Vendetta) Best Music: John Ottman (Superman Returns), John Powell (X-Men: The Last Stand) Best Costume: Judianna Makovsky (X-Men: The Last Stand), Sammy Sheldon (V For Vendetta) Best Special Effects: John Br...


Weaving Takes Over Purefoy's Vendetta (Sun 05-08-2005)

Hugo Weaving has joined the Wachowski Brothers' and Joel SilverJoel Silver's production of action-thriller "V for Vendetta," starring opposite Natalie PortmanNatalie Portman. He'll play the title vigilante character known as V. Weaving replaces James Pur...

Alan Moore slams 'V for Vendetta' movie
by Rob M. Worley (Tue 05-24-2005)

Rich Johnston is back, guns-a-blazin': Alan Moore, co-creator of the "V For Vendetta" comic, has publicly disassociated himself from the upcoming Warner Brothers movie project based on the comic book and written and produced by the Wachowski Brothers. ...

'Vendetta' director talks actor switch (Fri 03-10-2006)

James Purefoy was originally set to play terrorist V (in fact several sceens were shot by director James McTeigue), but the actor couldn't come to terms with the mask. The Wachowski Brothers and Joel Silver then turned to actor Hugo Weaving (who they work...

Interview with James McTeigue (Mon 03-13-2006)

"I guess the smart thing we did when The Boys (the Wachowski Bros) did their draft of the script was to be careful and to be true to the intent and the ideas and the integrity of Alan Moore's work. You can't do a straight page by page rendition of the gra...


Box Office: Paramount Finds Memorial Day Treasure with INDY
by Jarrod Sarafin (Sun 05-25-2008)

... does the Wachowski brothers. The film, which hasn’t landed higher than 3rd place since opening lands in 5th place this weekend with it only tallying up another 4.0 mil on its 3,112 prints. This means it averaged only $1,285 per showing. The anim...

I.G and Kazuto Nakazawa animate Kao's New CM "Asience: Hairy Tales" (Tue 03-20-2007)

...o and the Wachowski brothers.

Wachowskis Shoot Some 'V'
by Rob M. Worley (Thu 04-28-2005)

The Wachowski brothers, who are producing and co-wrote the upcoming film adaptation of Alan Moore's SF graphic novel 'V for Vendetta', will also direct some second-unit photography for the movie, producer Joel Silver told SCI FI Wire. It's the first film ...

Arnold Talks About King Conan
by Rob M. Worley (Tue 01-29-2002)

... Wachowski, the minds behind The Matrix, are on board as creative partners. The actor reports that work is proceeding on the barbarian sequel. "I just had a cigar with John Milius the other day," said Schwarzenegger. "He's ...


Speed Racer Press Conference (Sat 06-02-2007)

After much hype and talk, the car from the Wachowski brothers' new film Speed Racer has been shown to the public in Potsdam, at a news conference with star attendance. But the latest film from the Wachowski brothers, best known for the 'Matrix' movies,...

MATRIX 2 & 3
by Frederick C. Szebin (Wed 01-26-2000)

... and Andy Wachowski for their back-to-back MATRIX sequels, set for a reported 250-day shoot to begin next winter. No news yet on who else from the original production will return for this arduous double production, which is being produced by the king o...

Warner To Crown King Conan Again?
by Damon A. Schmidt (Mon 12-16-2002)

IGN FilmForce recently broke the news that writer/director John Milius, star Arnold Schwarzenegger, producers Larry and Andy Wachowski and studio Warner Brothers may no longer be involved with King Conan: Crown of Iron. Their previous report indicated ...

SPEED RACER
by Scott Mantz (Fri 05-09-2008)

... and Andy Wachowski, the writing-directing brothers behind the groundbreaking Matrix trilogy.   But kids who have no recollection of the original TV show probably won't care, since they'll be totally consumed by the eye-popping special effects, ...


Comicscape - March 22, 2006
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 03-22-2006)

...hough the Wachowski scaled back most of the subplots and added a couple of their own. Evey no longer leaves V for a gangster, but her boss at the television station. There's something of a sexless love story between Evey and V in the film. V's charm su...

Official Comic Con Schedule
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Mon 07-09-2007)

... and Andy Wachowski, the creators of the groundbreaking The Matrix trilogy, and producer Joel Silver comes the live-action, high-octane family adventure Speed Racer. Based on the classic series created by anime pioneer Tatsuo Yoshida, the live-action S...

First Look at RACER X
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Wed 12-05-2007)

Entertainment Tonight went behind-the-scenes of SPEED RACER, providing a first look at Racer X (Matthew Fox). The upcoming adaptation of the popular 60's anime is directed by the Wachowski Bros. and stars Emile Hirsch, Christina Ricci, Matthew Fox, Susan ...

New Official Trailer for SPEED RACER
by Jarrod Sarafin (Thu 03-13-2008)

Warner Bros. has officially released the new full length trailer for their adaptation of Speed Racer courtesy of Yahoo Movies. The upcoming Wachowski-led adaptation of the classic 60's anime will star Emile Hirsch, Christina Ricci, John Goodman, Susan Sar...


THE MATRIX (1999)
by Steve Biodrowski (Fri 06-08-2001)

...MAN). The Wachowski Brothers have actually written and directed a densely plotted, intriguing tale that reuses familiar material without ever surrendering to hackneyed clichés.In a nutshell, Neo (Reeves) discovers that his life in 1999 is an illusion; ...

JURASSIC PARK III on Compact Disc
by Jeff Bond (Thu 07-05-2001)

...re to the Wachowski Bros.’ THE MATRIX.Williams actually acted as a consultant for the JURASSIC PARK III score and provided Davis with the manuscripts from the first two films for his research. Davis’ texturally dense sci-fi approach to THE MATRIX would...

DREAMCATCHER
by Abbie Bernstein (Fri 03-21-2003)

... and Andy Wachowski, and directed by Andy Jones. "Osiris," one of nine pieces that comprises the upcoming ANIMATRIX omnibus, is faithful to THE MATRIX in action and content, notable for both its fluid action and its uncommonly lifelike and expressive c...

4 million copies of ENTER THE MATRIX ship
by Patrick Sauriol (Tue 05-06-2003)

...ed by the Wachowski brothers, the same team behind THE MATRIX RELOADED. ENTER THE MATRIX expands the movie story and lets gamers control two new characters making their debut in the film, Niobi (Jada Pinkett-Smith) and Ghost (Anthony Wong). The game ...


MATRIX RELOADED phone now on sale
by Patrick Sauriol (Wed 05-14-2003)

...s for the Wachowskis and MATRIX cast members.Samsung is selling the phone exclusivly through its website and adds that it's likely each online order will be shipped within 24 hours of purchase. And if you have to own the first n270 (#00001), you still...

Moviegoers witness special MATRIX RELOADED event
by Patrick Sauriol (Sat 05-17-2003)

...o see the Wachowski brothers' movie.And it's happening again today.At the Edwards Irvine Spectrum 21 and IMAX theaters, located at 65 Fortune Dr. in Irvine, CA, stuntmen from Thrillseekers Unlimited will be performing motorcycle stunts, scaling down th...

MATRIX matrices
by Mike Whybark (Fri 02-21-2003)

THE NEW YORK TIMES takes a look at the unorthodox production conditions which led to the ENTER THE MATRIX video game as well as films THE MATRIX: RELOADED and THE MATRIX: RESURRECTION.Writer-directors Larry and Andy Wachowski viewed the game as an integra...

Neo talks sweet, sweet MATRIX sequels
by Christopher Allan Smith (Tue 05-28-2002)

...and Larry Wachowski] have put up some great obstacles to test those powers, and the story kind of goes outside of the Matrix and starts to concern itself with the machines in Zion... So it's almost [that] what he can do in the Matrix is not enough. And...


Jet Li gets KISSed
by Craig D. Reid (Fri 07-06-2001)

...TRIX, the Wachowski brothers know how to shoot Chinese martial arts," says Li. "They don't need me, and there is no reason to get us all in that film [he is referring to himself, Michelle Yeoh and Cheng Pei Pei, the villain Jade Fox from CROUCHING TIGE...

Silver: MATRIX Sequels
by Frank Kurtz (Wed 10-31-2001)

...and Larry Wachowski.He says, "[The Wachowski brothers] are actually uncomfortable with the success of THE MATRIX. When they created that movie, they felt they had simply made a film that was groundbreaking. "They had no idea it would become such a phen...

More on MATRIX prequels, ANIMATRIX
by Christopher Allan Smith (Thu 01-31-2002)

...and Larry Wachowski will write half of the 10 shorts, with Japanese anime masters including Yoshiaki Jawajiri (VAMPIRE HUNTER D: BLOODLUST) and Mahiro Maeda (BLUE SUBMARINE NO. 6) whose short will be animated by the same house that did FINAL FANTASY: T...

Neo to die in MATRIX 3?
by Christopher Allan Smith (Tue 05-07-2002)

..., and the Wachowski brothers showing little hint of selling out (i.e. not killing our heroes because it would provide a 'Hollywood ending') could this mean our fair hero is living on borrowed time?


VENDETTA Trailer
by News Editor (Fri 12-16-2005)

...t by Andy Wachowski and Larry Wachowski, which was based on the graphic novel by Dave Gibbons and Alan Moore.Click here to watch.Thanks to Steve for the heads up.

Seed of Donaggio Sprouts Clever Score
by Randall D. Larson (Thu 06-30-2005)

...ers Larry Wachowski and Andy Wachowski. The film, currently in post-production project, stars Natalie Portman, Hugo Weaving, and Stephen Rea. The film is set for release on November 4, 2005. Based on Alan Moore's graphic novel, the story is set in an a...

Comicscape - March 31, 2004
by Tony Whitt (Wed 03-31-2004)

...H, by the Wachowski Brothers; MAI THE SENSITIVE GIRL, by Quentin Tarantino; AKIRA, by Rolland Emmerich; SAVAGE DRAGON, by Paul Verhoeven; ALPHA FLIGHT, by John MacTiernan; GEN 13, by Mac G; STRANGERS IN PARADISE, by Sofia Coppola or Kevin Smith; SANDMA...

DOC FRANKENSTEIN
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 02-16-2005)

From a "technical standpoint" (term applied somewhat liberally), DOC FRANKENSTEIN is a beautiful comic book. The Wachowski Brothers (if you don't know who they are, you don't deserve to have it explained to you) are perfecting the form of "movies on pape...


Colliding Reactions
by Randall D. Larson (Interview transcription by Kelsey J. Larson) (Thu 01-05-2006)

... from the Wachowski's asking if I'd come over and have a conversation so I went out in November (2002). They showed me the freeway chase and they'd already temped in about four Juno Reactor tunes, and they said they wanted it to sound like one piece of...

Zac Efron in talks for "Speed Racer"
by Karl Schneider (Thu 03-15-2007)

According to JustJared, Zac Efron (High School Musical) recently auditioned and received a call back for the upcoming Wachowski Brothers film, Speed Racer.He auditioned for the lead role as Speed.The film, written and directed by Larry and Andy Wachowski,...

THE ANIMATRIX
by Mike Whybark (Thu 06-05-2003)

...and Larry Wachowski. On the whole, the shorts will appeal most strongly to hardcore MATRIX fans, but there are works of genuine merit as animated short films in the mix. Five of the films have been previously available theatrically or online.The first ...

ENTER THE MATRIX
by Troy Roberts (Fri 05-16-2003)

...ed by the Wachowski brothers," says Dave Perry, president of Shiny Entertainment and the lead designer on ENTER THE MATRIX. "And in that universe, you learn that the humans living in what they consider the real world are not in the real world at all. T...


Viewer Voting: If Fans Ran the Oscars...
by Steve Biodrowski (Mon 03-27-2000)

...ry & Andy Wachowski), Actor (Keanu Reaves), Actress (Carrie Anne Moss), Screenplay (Larry and Andy Wachowski, and Visual Effects. The film took on average one-third of the vote in each category (the figures varied from 25% to 38%). The film scored its ...

THE MATRIX REVISITED Part One
by Eric Moro (Tue 12-04-2001)

...ving, the Wachowski brothers, producer Joel Silver and fight choreographer Master Yuen Wo Ping), background on the origins of THE MATRIX, how the Academy Award-winning special effects were developed and the actors’ grueling training regimens.In additio...

Schwarzenegger's KING CONAN in rewrite stage
by Eric Moro (Mon 01-28-2002)

Aside from TERMINATOR, Arnold Schwarzenegger has long been attached to a KING CONAN feature a third installment of the franchise now in the hands of the Wachowski brothers (of MATRIX fame). Apparently, there has recently been movement on this project as ...

THE MATRIX ONLINE unveiled
by Patrick Sauriol (Wed 05-14-2003)

Warner Bros. Studios and Ubi Soft Entertainment have announced a 2004 release for THE MATRIX ONLINE, a massively multiplayer online game that puts players inside the world of the Matrix. The virtual world is being developed by the Wachowski brothers, the...


First SPEED RACER Trailer
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Fri 12-07-2007)

...iver. The Wachowski Bros. handled the direction of the film, based on a screenplay they co-wrote together. Plot Summary: Hurtling down the track, careening around, over and through the competition, Speed Racer (Emile Hirsch) is a natural behind the w...

Dan Glass and Cinesite on Board for V for Vendetta (Tue 03-08-2005)

Dan Glass ('Batman Begins') will serve as visual effects supervisor and London-based Cinesite will provide CGI and model work for 'V For Vendetta'. Locations will also be shot in London. Silver produces with Andy Wachowski and Larry Wachowski. Full press ...

Reloading The Musical Matrix Part Two
by Randall D. Larson (Thu 05-22-2003)

... that the Wachowski Brothers wanted to release the music as a whole [soundtrack and score] to keep the musical integrity of the project, and that Maverick Records had the foresight to release a two-disc set," Davis says. "As brilliant as they are in he...

LXG on CD
by Randall D. Larson (Thu 08-07-2003)

...and Larry Wachowski, states, "Music is very important to the Wachowski brothers. They are as precise and passionate about the music as they are the visuals, the performances and the writing. They really feel that music is a stylistic contribution." For...


THE MATRIX RELOADED
by BRIAN THOMAS (Tue 10-14-2003)

It takes my old computer about five minutes to restart, so it's no surprise that it took the Wachowski brothers a few years to reload THE MATRIX. They've spent their time well, producing a sequel that feels more like a continuation of the original film th...

Composer Dario Marianelli has a VENDETTA
by Randall Larson (Wed 06-29-2005)

...ers Larry Wachowski and Andy Wachowski. The film, currently in post-production project, stars Natalie Portman, Hugo Weaving, and Stephen Rea. The film is set for release on November 4, 2005. Based on Alan Moore's graphic novel, the story is set in an a...

Speed Racer
by Development Heck (Tue 06-14-2005)

Release Date: May 9, 2008 Studio: Warner Bros. Pictures Director: Andy Wachowski, Larry Wachowski Screenwriter: Andy Wachowski, Larry Wachowski Cast: Emile Hirsch, Christina Ricci, John Goodman, Susan Sarandon, Matthew Fox, Hiroyuki Sanada, Rich...

THE MATRIX on Disc
by John Thonen (Tue 03-21-2000)

...lings The Wachowski Brother isn`t likely to go down in the annals of film history as a masterpiece. It has the intellectual content of a comic book, the emotional depth of a kung fu film and the visual restraint of an expensive bit of Japanimation. O...


For Vendetta Berlin Premiere Video Clips (Wed 02-15-2006)

Receiving its world premiere at the Berlinale, Wachowski brothers' film 'V for Vendetta' is out to provoke. The good guy in the Wachowski brothers' latest cinematic adventure is a terrorist at war with the British government...

Wachowskis Go With Original 'Speed Racer' Theme (Tue 08-28-2007)

From MTV Movie Blogs: The more we learn about what the Wachowski Brothers' are doing with their version of the Sixties anime series, the more it sounds like Speed really could become a demon on wheels. "I just finished with the Wachowskis...I just ...

Emile Hirsch is having fun on the set of 'Speed Racer'
by Rob M. Worley (Tue 09-18-2007)

Actor Emile Hirsch told IGN that he's having a good time playing 'Speed Racer' in the Wachowski brothers' big-screen blockbuster. "It's hard because there was real character work that he had to be doing, but it was against this green screen which is ju...

'Speed Racer' trailer coming before Christmas
by Rob M. Worley (Mon 10-29-2007)

From SCI FI Wire: Producer Joel Silver told reporters to expect a trailer for the Wachowski brothers' upcoming film adaptation of the anime classic Speed Racer sometime around Christmas. Speaking at a news conference to promote Fred Claus, Silver said ...


One million MATRIX games now sold
by Patrick Sauriol (Fri 05-23-2003)

After just one week of release, Atari's console video game ENTER THE MATRIX has sold one million units at retail stores. The game went on sal May 15, the same date that THE MATRIX RELOADED opened in theaters.The game, written and directed by the Wachowsk...

ENTER THE MATRIX
by James Stevenson (Mon 06-02-2003)

THE MATRIX has become a phenomenon ever since the 1999 sci-fi hit blew our minds. Now with the release of two sequels this year also comes ENTER THE MATRIX. This game, developed by Shiny, published by Atari, and written and directed by the Wachowski broth...

Four New TV Spots for SPEED
by Jarrod Sarafin (Fri 04-18-2008)

... and Andy Wachowski led the project, based on a screenplay they wrote. Plot Summary: Born to race cars, Speed Racer (Emile Hirsch) is aggressive, instinctive and, most of all, fearless. His only real competition is the memory of the brother he idolized...

McTeigue Has a REVELATION
by Associate News Editor (Fri 05-09-2008)

... The Wachowski Brothers are producing.  They also produced with McTeigue directing on V FOR VENDETTA. James McTeigue was formerly an assistant director on the three MATRIX films and STAR WARS: EPISODE II - ATTACK OF THE CLONES.


Mumbling Kitsune: Go Speed Racer
by Nadia Oxford (Sun 05-11-2008)

...ut of the Wachowski Brothers' big shiny Speed Racer film, will a new generation fall in love with the adventures of Speed, Pop, Spritle and the feisty monkey Chim-Chim (all signs point to “yes” on Chim-Chim, as kids and monkeys are natural ...

Mania on this Day: Hellboy Revealed, Yeoh Misses & Mach 5 Shines!
by Jarrod Sarafin (Sat 05-31-2008)

...mplete CG Wachowski film. Maniacs were interested and the car design in the link above piqued those interests around the nation but not enough to stop the film from bombing this month, exactly a year later. If only the producers had a time machine of t...

Two New Featurettes for SPEED
by Jarrod Sarafin (Tue 04-15-2008)

...tree. The Wachowski brothers penned the screenplay and directed.Plot Summary: Born to race cars, Speed Racer (Emile Hirsch) is aggressive, instinctive and, most of all, fearless. His only real competition is the memory of the brother he idolized—...

Rival Race Car for SPEED RACER
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Sat 01-12-2008)

... and Andy Wachowski penned the screenplay and directed the adaptation of the 60's anime. The film stars Emile Hirsch, Christina Ricci, John Goodman, Susan Sarandon, Matthew Fox, Hiroyuki Sanada, Richard Roundtree, Ji Hoon Jung, Benno Furmann, Kick Gurr...


Wachowskis' New Technology for SPEED RACER
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Tue 08-28-2007)

Since it's a slow news morning and I've gotten 9 emails about this story(apparently, a few people would definitely like to talk about it), I'll update you on the latest development of the Wachowski Brothers' SPEED RACER. This is more in the style of "...

What the LOGAN'S RUN Remake Could Have Been
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Sat 10-06-2007)

...s for the Wachowski brothers. Now, here we are, readers. A new director(Joseph Kosinski) has been attached and a new screenwriter (Tim J. Sexton) has been brought aboard to perform yet more rewrites or a different take on the 76 cult classic....

SPEED RACER Pics and Trailer News
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Thu 12-06-2007)

...m and the Wachowski Brothers adding their own style alongside the elements of anime from the 60's show. "The effects are beyond belief. We called it 'car fu,' because it was like kung fu with the cars," Silver says. "We couldn't have ma...

The 10 Most Awesome Movies Hollywood Ever Killed
by David Wong (Fri 01-04-2008)

... and Andy Wachowski wrote a Plastic Man script back in 1995. The star, according to internet rumor, was going to be Paul "Pee Wee Herman" Reubens. #2. Schwarzenegger and Verhoeven's Crusade While 300 was tearing up the box office, somewhere A...


Most WANTED
by Scott Mantz (Fri 06-27-2008)

What Wanted lacks in terms of originality, it more than makes up for with style and excitement. Based on the comic book series created by Mark Millar and J.G. Jones, the ultraviolent action thriller seamlessly channels the likes of John Woo and the Wachow...

Production I.G. Featured at the 11th Holland Animation Film Festival (Wed 10-18-2006)

...o and the Wachowski brothers. From December 2005, Production I.G is publicly listed on JASDAQ. Production I.G Official English website: http://www.production-ig.com The Holland Animation Film Festival (HAFF) is an internationally recognized animation...

Joel Silver on 'V for Vendetta' and 'Wonder Woman' (Mon 11-03-2003)

CHUD went head to head with Joel Silver, producer of the 'Matrix' trilogy. During the extensive interview, Silver talked briefly about two of the many comic adaptations in his stable. "[The Wachowski Brothers] wrote a script for me for 'V for Vendetta,...

Purefoy Has A 'Vendetta' (Fri 02-18-2005)

James Purefoy has signed on to star opposite Natalie Portman in "V for Vendetta," an adaptation of a 1980s Alan Moore comic book that Joel Silver and the Wachowski brothers are producing for Warner Bros. Pictures. More...


"V For Vendetta" Filmmakers Speak
by Jim Harvey (Thu 03-31-2005)

Production is underway on "V For Vendetta," an action-thriller produced by the Matrix team of The Wachowski Brothers and Joel Silver, and based on the groundbreaking 1988 graphic novel of the same name from Alan Moore and David Lloyd.

First Pic of a Bald Portman for 'Vendetta'
by Jim Harvey (Tue 05-10-2005)

Check out this scan of the first picture of a bald Natalie Portman which first appeared in Time magazine. She shaved off her hair for a prison scene in the Wachowski brothers' V For Vendetta, in which she stars opposite Hugo Weaving.

Circle of Confusion To Develop Oni Properties
by Rob M. Worley (Mon 08-12-2002)

...nt as the Wachowski Bros., the Reign of Fire writers Gregg Chabot and Kevin Peterka, and comic-book creator Brian Michael Bendis.

REAL DRIVE the New Project from Production I.G and Shirow Masamune (Mon 11-05-2007)

...o and the Wachowski brothers. In 2007, I.G celebrates the 20th anniversary from its foundation. ABOUT NIPPON TELEVIS