The Matrix Archives

Neuromancer: Apple TV to Adapt William Gibson’s Classic Sci-Fi Novel
It was a huge influence on The Matrix, of course The concept of living people whose bodies are controlled and puppet-mastered by other minds was a background detail in Neuromancer but is the central premise of Altered Carbon  Molly, the street samurai with the mirror shades for eyes and razor-steel nails, became the defining sex[...]
Enter The Matrix with Diamond Select’s New Neo The One PVC Statue 
The Matrix is a groundbreaking film created by the Wachowskis that taught new ideas about film and psychology The story revolves around a computer programmer named Neo, played by the one and only Keanu Reeves, who discovers that the world he lives in is all an illusion that was created by machines to enslave humanity[...]
New Games of Thrones and D&D Statues Arrive from Diamond Select 
If the sewers of New York are not enough, enter the digital world of The Matrix with the new Diamond Select Toys statue Trinity is ready for action with a new Deluxe Gallery Diorama that is fully detailed and captures The Matrix hacker in a nice dynamic pose Collectors will be able to find both[...]
Black Panther and Chasm Highlight Diamond’s New Marvel Comics Statues
Meanwhile, our second statue has fans plugging back into The Matrix as Morpheus continues Diamond Select Toys growing Matrix Gallery line Lunging in the air, this Morpheus stands 12" tall and shows off his skills from the program as they fight to save the future Pre-orders are already live for both, with Indiana Jones at[...]
The Matrix Actor Defends His Character's Duplicity in the First Film
The Matrix franchise has become a cinematic staple in pop culture since the initial release of the original 1999 film helmed by the Wachowskis, with plenty of game-changing action, characters, and incomprehensible scenarios to throw at audiences. Though the franchise is also known to initiate an occasional curveball, which in the first film, resulted in one[...]
New Statues for The Matrix and Avatar: The Last Airbender Hit DST
This month we are getting new PVC statues for some iconic movies and TV shows, The Matrix and Avatar: The Last Airbender In The Matrix, we have Agent Smith's who is breaking reality with a nicely detailed and dynamic statue From Avatar, we have the Earth Bender known as Toph from the Earth Nation She[...]
The Matrix Resurrection Stars Talk Fishburne & Weaving’s Absence
As one of four actors most synonymous with The Matrix franchise with Keanu Reeves, Carrie-Anne Moss, and Hugo Weaving, Laurence Fishburne was asked about the 2021 legacy sequel in Warner Bros' The Matrix Resurrections The original Morpheus actor, along with Weaving, who played the original Agent Smith, were left out while Reeves and Moss returned[...]
The Matrix: Resurrections Neo Joins Hot Toys with Exclusive Figure
The first "Toy Fair Exclusive" takes us back into the digital world of The Matrix with The Matrix: Resurrections Neo Thomas Anderson must discover what is real and false in this new story and awaken as The One once again Hot Toys captured the likeness of Keanu Reeves perfectly here with a newly developed head[...]
Good Smile Company Enters The Matrix with Neo and Mr. Smith Figures
Return to the golden era of The Matrix as the Chosen One returns with a new figure from Good Smile Company Neo is back and is getting his very own Nendoroid figure which is loaded with accessories and detail The Matrix hero will receive two swappable face plates, attachable sunglasses, slow motion bullets with a[...]
The Matrix Comic Book Preview CGC Copy At Heritage Auctions Today
The Matrix was released in theaters in 1999 and revolutionized action films and film in general Warner Bros., in hyping the film, released a comic book preview as well in 1999, and, well, it did not go over well This was supposed to be given away at screenings of the film but was recalled for[...]
The Matrix Co-Director Lily Wachowski Says Film is Trans Allegory
The Matrix Resurrections star Keanu Reeves continues to prove why the planet doesn't deserve him According to LAD Bible, he donated 70 percent of his salary from The Matrix (1999) to leukemia research He revealed to Ladies Home Journal in 2009 that he created a charity to support other charities that aid those afflicted with[...]
Matrix Resurrections
The Matrix Resurrections is a sequel we deserved, not necessarily the one we wanted Or is it? It's getting mixed reviews, disappointment from fans hoping for revelation, innovation, and surprises in how action movies are made ever since the first movie introduced Bullet Time and Chinese martial arts to Hollywood blockbusters Its gnostic theme of[...]
The Matrix Resurrection Stars Talk Fishburne & Weaving’s Absence
No matter how it's presented, the absences of The Matrix franchise stars in Laurence Fishburne as Morpheus and Hugo Weaving as Agent Smith in Warner Bros fourth installment in Resurrections was definitely felt While Weaving had a scheduling conflict, Fishburne simply wasn't asked to return Returning stars Keanu Reeves and Carrie-Anne Moss, who play Neo[...]
The Matrix: Jessica Henwick on Passing Shang-Chi, Colleen’s Future
Jessica Henwick had a difficult decision to make: take on the role of Shang-Chi's (Simu Liu) sister, Xialing, in Marvel Studios' Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings or embark on Lana Wachowski's The Matrix Resurrections She opted to take the red pill playing Bugs, captain of a crew seeking out Thomas Anderson/Neo (Keanu Reeves)[...]
Matrix Resurrections
When it came to surprise franchise revivals, one of the biggest was The Matrix with stars Keanu Reeves, Carrie-Anne Moss, and Jada Pinkett-Smith returning back into the fold with writer and director Lana Wachowski, who initially shared duties with sibling Lily Wachowski during the original trilogy With the core quartet returning for The Matrix Resurrections,[...]
The Matrix Gets Adorable with Cutie1 Plus Figures from Prime 1 Studio
The Matrix is back as the world dives into the digital world once again with the upcoming The Matrix Resurrections, which hits theaters and HBO Max tomorrow (12/22/21) Prime 1 Studio is showing some love for the legendary franchise by announcing new Cutie1 Pus figures for The Matrix Reloaded Your favorite characters are back once[...]
The Matrix Complete Score Coming To Vinyl In June
The Matrix sees a new chapter release next week, but next summer is the event we vinyl junkies will be waiting for, as the complete score from the groundbreaking 1999 film will see a release on a three-disc vinyl set from Varèse Sarabande Records There will also be a CD and SACD release, as well[...]
The Matrix Resurrections: 5 New International Character Posters
We're just days away from getting to plug back into the Matrix, and that means that soon enough, we'll be getting answers to our burning questions Questions surrounding what was thought to be the ending and incessant curiosity about how things have transpired since then One of the biggest points of ambiguity with the new[...]
The Matrix Resurrections: Warner Bros. Drops an International Poster
We're just under a month away from the release of the upcoming return to the Matrix franchise, and everything remains shrouded in secrecy, with only character names and select footage teased to confuse viewers In a time where it's extremely difficult to keep a film, or its potential plot twists intact, The Matrix Resurrections is already[...]
3 More International Posters for The Matrix Resurrections
The Matrix Resurrections is just over a month away, and the cast, crew, and creative team have had nothing but wonderful things to say about the return to influential action title We've heard that there's going to be new takes on previous characters, and though there are plenty of returning cast members to feel likes[...]
3 More International Posters for The Matrix Resurrections
There's no denying that The Matrix Resurrections is one of the most exciting returns for fans of either action or sci-fi (or both), and ahead of its December release, one of the film's new stars hints at some epic moments to come. The fourth film in the Matrix franchise is the first since the 2003 title[...]
3 More International Posters for The Matrix Resurrections
dropped a whole pile of character posters for The Matrix Resurrections It seems a little unbelievable that the movie is coming out in a month, but Warner Bros hasn't really been marketing the film until fairly recently A new pile of posters means that another trailer likely isn't far behind, but we'll have to see[...]
2 New HQ Images from The Matrix Resurrections
We're a little over a month away from the release of The Matrix Resurrections, and it looks like Warner Bros has finally decided that it's time to really start marketing it Yesterday, we got a new poster release, and today we got an international poster release It's probably a good bet to say that we're[...]
The Matrix Resurrections Poster Teases Taking the Red or Blue Pill
The Matrix Resurrections is slightly over a month away, and we're just about ready to plug back into the world co-created by writer and director Lana Wachowski. Acting as the fourth official live-action film of the franchise, the film's title bluntly introduces its premise – bringing back the iconic duo of Neo and Trinity for another[...]
2 New HQ Images from The Matrix Resurrections
There is no doubt in anyone's mind that The Matrix and its sequels changed moviemaking as we know it The ramifications of that series are still being felt today, not only in cinema but also in popular culture In the age of nostalgia, it's not surprising that we're getting another movie in the series Now[...]
2 New HQ Images from The Matrix Resurrections
When it was revealed that Neo and Trinity would return for the upcoming fourth installment of The Matrix franchise (titled The Matrix Resurrections), it became one of the most highly anticipated revivals in cinema – and director Lana Wachowski is now sharing her thought process on this particular resurrection. Copyright: © 2021 Warner Bros Entertainment Inc[...]
The Matrix Co-Director Lily Wachowski Says Film is Trans Allegory
The Matrix Resurrections will be the official title, and with that, the first trailer was shown as well The footage described showed that Neo (Keanu Reeves) and Trinity (Carrie Ann Moss) meet in a coffee shop, but apparently they do not know each other Most of it takes place in what we should think is[...]
The Matrix: Salma Hayek on How “Lazy” Cost Her Trinity in Audition
Not to say, she always landed them as she revealed to host Jada Pinkett Smith on her series Red Table Talk on Facebook Watch (via Entertainment Weekly) of her failed The Matrix (1999) audition for the role of Trinity While the part went to Carrie-Anne Moss, Hayek recalled being part of the final cut. Editorial credit:[...]
Matrix 4: Warner Bros Taps Christina Ricci Takes Red Pill, Joins Cast
Wachowski and Ricci previously worked together in 2008's Speed Racer, a live-action film adaptation based on the anime TV series of the same name. Image courtesy of Warner Bros Since The Matrix's original release in 1999, the film's box office success spawned two additional sequels released in 2003, garnering a franchise and a trilogy that grossed a[...]