There is a moment in the second act of Lana Wachowski’s new The Matrix Resurrections that Jada (Why did they make her look so old?) Pinkett Smith’s character Niobe says to Neo/Thomas Anderson (Keanu Reeves), “We’re trying to make sense of who made this mess.” So, am I, Niobe. So am I. Let’s be clear … Continue reading “REVIEW: What a complete and utter glitch The Matrix Resurrections is”
In 1999, the Wachowski siblings blew our minds with a cyberpunk sci-fi movie series about how our day-to-day lives are a simulation intended to keep us compliant while our robot overlords used us as batteries. Keanu Reeves, Laurence Fishburne, and Carrie-Anne Moss led the cast through a trilogy of films including the original The Matrix, … Continue reading “First social media reactions are in for Matrix Resurrections”
We are only 12 days away from re-entering The Matrix, when Lana Wachowski’s The Matrix: Resurrections opens in theaters and on HBO Max. Also returning to the mind-bending universe that redefined the genre in 1999, are Keanu Reeves (Neo/Thomas Anderson) and Carrie-Anne Moss (Trinity/Tiffany). Now, Lana is out on her own as she brings The Matrix: Resurrections to life. In … Continue reading “It was a “YES” when Keanu Reeves was asked to return to The Matrix”
We are only 15 days away from re-entering The Matrix, when Lana Wachowski’s The Matrix: Resurrections opens in theaters and on HBO Max. Now, Warner Bros has released the second (and probably final) trailer as well as an international one for the film which is still fairly shrouded in secrecy. In the new trailer for The … Continue reading “Major Character is back… sort of… in international Matrix trailer”
We are only 21 days away from returning to The Matrix: Resurrections entering theaters. Now, Warner Bros has released a series of new character posters for the upcoming sci-fi film. The new film reunites original stars Keanu Reeves and Carrie-Anne Moss in the iconic roles they made famous, Neo and Trinity. Plot details for Matrix: … Continue reading “Take the red pill and get in on these Matrix character posters”
Did Neo and Trinity actually stop the machines? Or was it all a lie? That’s the question at hand in the first trailer for the new The Matrix Resurrections. The visually breathtaking trailer, which first screened at CinemaCon last month, presents us with a long-haired and bearded Neo (Keanu Reeves) resembling an older Ted from … Continue reading “The Matrix Resurrections: Watch the exciting new trailer”
Unlike Neo (played by Keanu Reeves), it is now clear that award-winning actor Laurence Fishburne (#FreeRayshawn, Man of Steel, Ant-Man and the Wasp) was not given the choice of taking the red or blue pill to appear in the multi-million dollar reboot of The Matrix. While speaking with New York Magazine, Fishburne said that he … Continue reading “Laurence Fishburne on why he’s not in Matrix 4”
There is a small independent film shooting in San Francisco right now. Perhaps you’ve heard of it? The Matrix. Recently, Keanu Reeves tweeted out footage of his stunt double performing a high wire stunt along with co-star Carrie Anne Moss’ stunt double. Now, we have more video from the San Francisco set of The Matrix 4. … Continue reading “Even more footage from ‘Matrix 4’ San Francisco set”
Last week at the Oscars, Best Supporting Actor winner, Brad Pitt, gave props to all of the stunt men and women who risk death-defying stunts on a daily basis. That point is made in spades by today’s video from the the Matrix 4 set. The film (probably a working title) is in full-on production mode … Continue reading “‘Matrix 4’ stunt video reveals Neo, Trinity in action”
The Matrix is officially back. Keanu Reeves who reprises his role a Neo has posted on his Twitter from the set. How he is dressed only adds to the mystery surrounding the upcoming Lana Wachowski sequel. Neo’s trademark trench coat, sunglasses, and clean cut look are gone and have now been replaced with a beard … Continue reading “‘Matrix 4’ begins filming in San Francisco, Chicago next”
It’s been 17 years since the last Matrix film, Matrix: Revolutions was released. As Reel 360 has reported, director Lana Wachowski is reuniting several familiar faces including Keanu Reeves and Carrie-Anne Moss for Matrix 4. There are also several new faces joining the cast and now you can include Eréndira Ibarra to that list. According … Continue reading “‘Matrix 4’ adds ‘Sense8’s’ Eréndira Ibarra to cast”
We finally have a release date for The Flash. Maybe this time with IT and IT: Chapter 2’s Andrés Muschietti at the helm, the long-delayed film about the Scarlet Speedster will actually happen. WB also set release dates for The Matrix 4, Shazam 2 and a slew of other films. According to Deadline, The Flash, … Continue reading “WB sets release dates for ‘Flash,’ ‘Matrix’ & ‘Shazam 2’”
Warner Bros‘ The Matrix revival is gearing up for production, presumably in Chicago, for early next year. Thus the final cast members are being added. Last night, Comic Book Movie News reported that Mindhunter and Frozen II star Jonathan Groff had signed on in an undisclosed role. Now Deadline reports that Toby Onwumere will reunite with Sense8 co-creator Lana Wachowski in … Continue reading “‘Matrix’ casts two more for upcoming production”
It’s time to take the red pill again. The Wrap is reporting that the fourth film in the Matrix series will return to theaters. Warner Bros’ chairman,Toby Emmerich, announced Tuesday. Stars Keanu Reeves and Carrie-Anne Moss are returning in their original roles as Neo and Trinity, with Lana Wachowski set to write and direct the … Continue reading “‘Matrix 4’ is greenlit. Will it shoot in Chicago?”
For this year’s suite of global awards competitions, The Association of Independent Commercial Producers (AICP) chose creative production studio Flavor to unify each show’s visual packaging with the goal of connecting them, while also giving each a distinct identity. In collaboration with its Cutters Studios sibling companies Cutters and Another Country, Flavor stepped up to … Continue reading “Flavor unifies visual treatment for AICP Awards”
“It was a reality check of, like, oh my God, this is fifty times worse than 2007,” Writers Guild of America West Board of Directors member Deric A. Hughes told me over the phone this week about the moment he realized how serious the threat of artificial intelligence (AI) was to our union. “Because it could destroy … Continue reading “Why AI is the most important issue in WGA Strike”
Would you believe it if I told you the biggest story of 2022 that could be found on Reel 360 News was about something that couldn’t be found? In early December, sister publication Reel Chicago legit went poof. As if Hermione, from Harry Potter, waved a wand and said, “Expecto Patronum.” Only it wasn’t a … Continue reading “2022 in Review: The biggest stories of the year”
As a part of its rapidly growing West Coast VFX team, Alkemy X has tapped Emmy-nominated VFX veteran Michael Porterfield as the company’s Head of 2D, based in Vancouver, British Columbia. With over 30 years of experience in visual effects, Porterfield will leverage his expertise in leading teams, with a keen eye toward cultivating creativity … Continue reading “ALKEMY X adds Michael Porterfield as Head of 2D”
DO NOT READ ANY FURTHER. WE ARE SERIOUS. IF YOU DON’T WANT TO KNOW WHAT HAPPENS IN NEXT YEAR’S LONG-AWAITED FLASH MOVIE, THEN STOP READING NOW. RIGHT NOW. YOU HAVE BEEN WARNED. YOU. WERE. WARNED. For the last few weeks, much of what we have read about the upcoming Warner Bros film focused on The … Continue reading “Spoiler Alert: Entire Flash movie plot leaked”
Interrogate, the Los Angeles and New York-based production company that focuses on everything from film to branded content, adds director Tom Brown to its roster. Having honed his craft working at the finest post-production houses in Soho, London, Tom Brown has already earned a reputation as a dynamic director whose forte includes comedy and action. His work … Continue reading “Interrogate brings Director Tom Brown to U.S.”
