The Matrix Archives

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[...]
The Matrix 4 Star Carrie-Anne Moss on Battling Ageism in Hollywood
Carrie-Anne Moss came a long way, achieving superstardom in 1999's The Matrix and now returning to the franchise after 18 years in the untitled fourth installment, reprising her role as Trinity The 53-year old actress shared her story about what she had to deal with in Hollywood with fellow actress, now author and filmmaker Justine[...]
Yahya Abdul-Mateen II Photo by DFree / Shutterstock.com
Yahya Abdul-Mateen II is one of the most up-and-coming superstars in Hollywood and is part of the newest to join The Matrix franchise While promoting his appearance in the Netflix film The Trial of the Chicago 7, the actor spoke to Collider about what little he can offer in the untitled fourth film "My reaction[...]
Keanu Reeves arrives for the John Wick: Chapter 3 - Parabellum' L.A. Special Screening on May 15, 2019 in Hollywood, CA. Editorial credit: DFree / Shutterstock.com
When it comes to one of the most anticipated films of 2022, The Matrix 4 is going to try to deliver in some unexpected ways Among them, star Keanu Reeves teased a couple of items of where the upcoming Warner Brothers film will go in an interview with BBC's The One Show (via Indiewire) while[...]
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Hugo Weaving was fortunate enough to be part of three of the biggest franchises in cinema history with The Matrix, Lord of the Rings, and the Marvel Cinematic Universe The actor was Agent Smith in The Matrix trilogy, but won't appear in the upcoming fourth film from Lana Wachowski Weaving starred as Elrond appearing in[...]
Bill & Ted Star Keanu Reeves Won’t Bait “Neo vs John Wick” on Colbert
Since his iconic turns in The Matrix (1999) and John Wick (2014), Reeves ironically can't bring anyone to focus on the film he's currently promoting as his status as a mega action star Appearing via video conference along with his Bill & Ted co-star Alex Winter to promote their latest in Face the Music on[...]
The Matrix Co-Director Lily Wachowski Says Film is Trans Allegory
As far as the recent major revelation from director Lilly Wachowski about The Matrix franchise on its status as trans allegory went over the head of star Keanu Reeves, who played Neo/Thomas Anderson "I never spoke to Lilly about that," the actor admitted to Yahoo while promoting Bill & Ted Face the Music out August[...]
Laurence Fishburne at the Keanu Reeves Hand and Foot Print Ceremony at the TCL Chinese Theater IMAX on May 14, 2019 in Los Angeles, CA. Editorial credit: Kathy Hutchins / Shutterstock.com
We can cross another member of the original cast of The Matrix (1999) from returning to the untitled fourth film in Laurence Fishburne The actor, who played the venerable Morpheus in the trilogy, told New York Magazine (H/T The Wrap) of his status "I have not been invited," he said "Maybe that will make me[...]
The Matrix Co-Director Lily Wachowski Says Film is Trans Allegory
Lily described The Matrix on top of her existing filmography as "being out and trans forces people to look back on my work and apply a trans narrative to it." The director revealed many in the trans community now see the film as an allegory for their own experience. Keanu Reeves as Neo/Thomas Anderson in The[...]
The Matrix Cinematographer Explains Why the Sequels Were So Hard to Shoot
This is essentially what ended up happening with The Matrix sequels, according to cinematographer Bill Pope Pope was recently on Roger Deakins podcast Team Deakins (via Indiewire) and spoke about how things changed between the two movies. "Everything that was good about the first experience was not good about the last two," Pope said[...]
Will you return when theaters reopen?
So we asked some of the staff at Bleeding Cool what movies they would like to see on the big screen, and we got some great answers. Kailyn Booth – Editor-in-Chief: The movie I would love to see on the big screen would be The Matrix It played a huge part in introducing me to science fiction[...]
Netflix adds in June include tons of films and tv shows.
The Matrix trilogy is leaving, heading to HBO Max Ghost Rider hits the dusty trail, while The Ring, Cloverfield, Chasing Amy, Center Stage, and the Tremors film series all say goodbye as well TV shows leaving include Cheers, The Andy Griffith Show, Jeopardy, and all seven seasons of Mad Men You can see the entire[...]
DEC 11: Daft Punk arrives to the 'Tron: Legacy' World Premiere on December 11, 2010 in Hollywood, CA. Editorial credit: DFree / Shutterstock.com
People like me who were introduced to the electronic scene have The Matrix and Daft Punk to thank for it While that may make some people mad, that mainstream success they had back in the early 2000s and its impact on the scene cannot be overstated The Tron soundtrack is one of my favorites of[...]
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The Wachowski's follow up their hit with The Matrix (1999) immortalized the duo into cinema history Pantoliano played Cypher, a member of the human resistance ship the Nebuchadnezzar, who betrayed his crewmates Though his character died in the film, he appeared Cinema Blend's Reelblend podcast about petitioning Lana for a role in the fourth Matrix[...]
Here are five franchises we would love to see an animated feature of.
Credit: 20th Century Fox. John Wick Anime In the same vein as The Matrix, a bunch of shorts looking at the assassin's guild would be excellent Yes, I know there is a live-action series coming, but so what Get a bunch of different animation houses together and make a sweet anthology of stories in a bunch of[...]
James Gunn at the Los Angeles premiere of 'Ant-Man And The Wasp' held at the El Capitan Theatre in Hollywood, USA on June 25, 2018. Editorial credit: Tinseltown / Shutterstock.com
Editorial credit: Tinseltown / Shutterstock.com James Gunn's 54 Action Films to Watch Right Now Kung Fu Hustle (2004) The Matrix (1999) The Bourne Ultimatum (2007) Die Hard (1988) Edge of Tomorrow (2014) JSA: Joint Security Area (2000) Elite Squad: The Enemy Within (2010) Lady Vengeance (2005) Mission: Impossible – Fallout (2018) Bullitt (1968) North by Northwest (1959) The Yellow Sea (2010) The Raid: Redemption (2012) Hero (2002) Night Watch (2004) Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon (2000) Taken (2008) The Heroic Trio (1993) The French Connection (1971) Robocop (1987) The Killer (1989) The Legend of Drunken Master (1994) The Legend (Fong Sai Yuk) (1993) Mad[...]
'Matrix' Soundtrack
One side features the iconic green code so associated with the Matrix film series, while the flip side features Neo in a familiar action pose seen over the years The vinyl is available now for order from Varèse Sarabande Records Check out the packaging, pictures disc, and all of the other info, including the tracklisting[...]
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On the TV side, the big release will be the forth season of The Last Kingdom, as well as all six seasons of Community, Money Heist season 4, and more. Check out the full list below. April 1 David Batra: Elefanten I Rummet *Netflix Comedy Special How to Fix a Drug Scandal *Netflix Documentary The Iliza Schlesinger Sketch Show *Netflix Comedy Special Nailed It!:[...]
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She made appearances on Fox's 9-1-1, CBS' NCIS: New Orleans, AMC's Into the Badlands, and Spartacus: Blood and Sand. "The Matrix" Franchise Plot Summary The Matrix franchise focuses on a battle between humanity and machines The AI behind the machines harvests humans in an energy farm As unwilling participants, the humans are kept in a persistent dream[...]
“Matrix 4”: “Sense8” Actor Brian J. Smith Reunites with Lana Wachowski for Sequel
The Matrix franchise grossed a combined $1.63 billion worldwide at the box office. https://youtu.be/zE7PKRjrid4Video can't be loaded because JavaScript is disabled: Blue Pill or Red Pill – The Matrix (2/9) Movie CLIP (1999) HD (https://youtu.be/zE7PKRjrid4) "The Matrix" Synopsis The world of the Matrix involves humanity's ongoing struggle against machines[...]
hugo weaving
Hugo Weaving participated in some of the biggest film franchises with the Marvel Cinematic Universe, Tolkien, and The Matrix The 59-year old actor completed Peter Jackson's Tolkien-related projects in The Lord of the Rings trilogy and final The Hobbit film Weaving spoke to Time Out on what happened in his talks with Marvel and Warner Bros[...]
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Here's a look at what's on tap for this week (and you can catch up on "Video Store Fridays" first five weeks' selections here and here and here and here and here): y'all ready for Video Store Friday?! – 12 Monkeys– High School Musical– Let the Right One In– A Goofy Movie– The Matrix — stranger writers (@strangerwriters) November 22, 2019 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=15s4Y9ffW_oVideo[...]
"The Matrix 4" to Cast "Iron Fist" Star Jessica Henwick
Iron Fist star Jessica Henwick will be one of the new faces of The Matrix 4 along with Neil Patrick Harris and Yahya Abdul-Mateen II The three join returning franchise stars Keanu Reeves, Carrie-Anne Moss, and (likely) Jada Pinkett Smith, reprising their roles as Neo, Trinity, and Niobe, respectively. Editorial credit: lev radin / Shutterstock.com Nothing is[...]
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about returning for The Matrix 4 She played Niobe The Matrix: Reloaded (2003) and The Matrix: Revolutions (2003), the second and third films, respectively If she signs, she joins Keanu Reeves and Carrie-Anne Moss from the original trilogy, who reprise their roles as Neo and Trinity, respectively. Warner Bros. Already signed are Neil Patrick Harris and Yahya Abdul-Mateen[...]
Yahya Abdul-Mateen II Photo by DFree / Shutterstock.com
Director Lana Wachowski, who will also write and produce, met with actors for a secret role in recent weeks, according to Variety with Abdul-Mateen emerging as the frontrunner. Yahya Abdul-Mateen IIPhoto by DFree / Shutterstock.com Success of "The Matrix" films Warner Bros announced The Matrix sequel in August reuniting Wachowski, Reeves and Moss Lana and her sister Lilly[...]
'John Wick' Director Chad Stahelski Says Wachowskis Working on New 'The Matrix'
Get ready to take another giant red pill as The Matrix will be returning for its fourth film with franchise stars Keanu Reeves and Carrie-Anne Moss set to return and Lana Wachowski set to direct Holy cash grab, Batman! Despite the events of the second and third films, Reeves and Moss will reprise their signature[...]
'John Wick' Director Chad Stahelski Says Wachowskis Working on New 'The Matrix'
Are you ready to take another red pill? The Matrix, one of the last iconic films of the 20th century, will be returning to theaters in a limited one-week engagement for its 20th anniversary courtesy of Dolby Laboratories, Warner Bros., and AMC Theaters Fans will be able to experience the Wachowski's 1999 science fiction[...]