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See THE MATRIX LIVE, in Germany, on 8 October 2011

Tuesday, January 4th, 2011

Performing music live with a movie has been becoming more and more popular over the last few years.  Star Wars in Concert is a very good show that contains footage and music from the entire Star Wars Saga, The Lord of the Rings has had similar success with each film being performed live all over the world and in an unrelated note Video Games Live is apparently going to be expanded.  It only makes sense that The Matrix would be performed with a live orchestra sometime, and it is happening this year:

Matrix Live – a unique combination of film and concert on 8 October 2011, 8 pm at the Arena Leipzig (Germany). Enjoy the cult movie on a huge screen (24 by 12 metres) with film music by one of the best German orchestras. The MDR Sinfonieorchester conducted by Frank Strobel plays live and perfectly synchronized with the scenes.

Tickets available from 29 Euro on www.arena-ticket.com.

For more information visit www.mdr.de/konzerte/7925713.html.

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Christopher Nolan inspired by The Matrix, Lord of the Rings for Inception

Tuesday, July 6th, 2010

Check out the profile on Christopher Nolan in The New York Times. He talks about Inception and has some interesting things to say about his inspirations in making that film.  Apparently he consulted The Matrix and The Lord of the Rings in building his movie’s mythology:

Mr. Nolan took encouragement from the tradition of hit fantasy movies, from “Star Wars” to the “Lord of the Rings” trilogy, that hinted at vaster realities than the films could fully detail. In particular, he said, the 1999 mind bender “The Matrix” showed how a mass audience could embrace “a massively complex philosophical concept in some sense.”

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On the Academy Awards

Tuesday, January 27th, 2004

So, a lot of Matrix fans have messaged me saying things like, “The Matrix was snubbed my the Academy” and the like. Well, yes it was. There were many great things about the sequels that the Academy missed the boat on.

The fantastic amount of detail and design that went into the production is something that should not have been overlooked. Geof Darrow and the rest of the design team’s amazingly detailed designs came to life in a way that pulled us into the world of the Matrix, not once, but twice last year.

Sure a lot of people didn’t understand the movie. We hate what we do not understand. Misunderstanding leads to racism and hatred, and discrimination in many places, and the world of film is no different. It seems that most critics slammed the Matrix sequels so hard, that anyone that liked them became an outsider. The Matrix was the butt of too many jokes to be taken seriously by the members of the Academy.

The Matrix Reloaded was an amazing feet, but a few Harry Potter like moments in the Burly Brawl seemed to tear that down, on top of people not understanding the reason for the fight. It was to assess the possibility of Neo just defeating Agent Smith again.

The same thing happened twice during the Super Burly Brawl of Revolutions. When Smith straightens his suit and when he flies around in the building, before the Silhouette fight.

However, aside from those few shots, the amount of detail that went into the work on the special effects was unprecedented! Why wasn’t it nominated then? Beats me. I’d say it was the media backlash, followed by fans agreeing with them, in the majority, without thinking for themselves. Instead, many Matrix fans became drones of the critical mass.

Sometimes the Critics are right though, as is the case with The Lord of the Rings. The level of care and detail that went into that trilogy was enough to shame all other films. The Lord of the Rings Trilogy is a masterpiece of SEVEN YEARS of hard work and dedication from thousands of cast and crew members.

The Matrix sequels were four years in the works, with just as much effort, and care, but suffered from a few problems. The nearly inaccessible dialogue of Reloaded, followed by the almost overly too accessible dialogue of Revolutions.

That, and it seemed almost as if they ran out of ideas for Morpheus. Morpheus, so profound, so deep, in the first film. You looked up to the man. He was our introduction to the Matrix, the man that opened our eyes up to the world that we would come to love. The man that we thought was left for dead, but was rescued. In the sequels, he seemed to be the man that everyone ridiculed. No one else believed him. He had nothing more to say. Sure, he gave a speech, but he was just telling Zion what we already knew. He wasn’t revealing anything to us. We needed him to say something that was profound, that reminded us of the Morpheus of the first Matrix, and gave us something to add to our love of his character. Then he spoke of providence. Ahhhh..the Morpheus that we remember. The Matrix Reloaded’s point of glory, where it picks up, and feels like The Matrix. I am speaking of the scene where the Keymaker and Morpheus talk about a plan to reach the Source. This is the stuff The Matrix was made up of.

But alas, this isn’t just about Morpheus, this isn’t about what the essence of the Matrix is, this is about the awards. Well, I’ll tell you this much: no matter the awards, it’s still a great film. Did “Shakespeare in Love” winning Best Picture make “Saving Private Ryan” any LESS of a great film? By no means. Will not getting nominated make The Matrix sequels any less than they are? How many movies do you like that have never won or been nominated for any awards? Exactly!

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The Best of All Time – Commentary

Sunday, January 5th, 2003

This is in response to the current arguments and the arguments that will inevitably come when Return of the King premieres in December. What is the best film trilogy of all time? It’s all relative. Let’s look at some trilogies and sagas and find out, beginning with the worlds largest:

Star Wars Trilogy (Original Trilogy)

- Whether you are a fan of the original versions or the Special Editions, this is the series that changed movies. Even today, the original version holds up when it comes to effects. As a trilogy, A New Hope, The Empire Strikes Back, and Return of the Jedi stood tall and proud for many years as the premiere Science Fiction film trilogy of all time. It’s got a beginning, a middle, and an end, and has some very deep themes and characters, along with some very cool battles and shocking revelations. This brings us to the next portion.

Star Wars Trilogy (Prequel Trilogy)

- Here’s the rub. The Phantom Menace and Attack of the Clones seem inferior now, but with Episode III in 2005, we’ll all know how important each part of this trilogy actually is. Many people find these to be inferior Star Wars films, and I’ll grant them that. They are poorly acted in most cases, and we don’t really know what is going on. In the case of the original trilogy, each film could be taken alone. These ones are like the first few chapters of a great novel. They set the characters into place, tell you where they came from, and foreshadow where they’re going. In this, they aren’t perfect, but they are essential to make what happens in Episode III all the more impactful. We will be witnessing the quintessential Star Wars film in 2005. Anakin falls to the Dark Side, and fights Obi-Wan Kenobi in the saber duel we’ve all been dreaming about since our youth. All the Jedi, save Yoda and Obi-Wan, are mercilessly hunted and slaughtered. Padme gives birth to the hopes and dreams of the universe, who are taken into hiding, apart from one another so that, should one be discovered, the other may be safe. Supreme Chancellor Palpatine names himself Emperor and begins his reign of terror, with the Stormtrooper armies already built to enforce his new law. We’ve been set up for a Star Wars film that, even though we may not like the characters, we will find ourselves invested in the story. This will be the crowning moment of the Prequel Trilogy and may well earn the prequels their place in the saga. The world awaits….

Back to the Future

- This is one heavy trilogy! The plot is thick with timetravelling and is fun and a joy to watch. It’s one of those trilogies though, that the third film isn’t as good as the previous two. I like the first one the best, but the other ones are fun to watch also, because of the interaction with scenes from the first film. It’s a very well done trilogy and loved by many.

The Karate Kid

- The Next Karate Kid notwithstanding, this is all about Daniel-san. The first one was the ultimate new kid makes good with mentoring and help movie. I used to watch this all the time. The Karate Kid Part II continues that feeling, and The Karate Kid Part III had an awesome form (a technique with many moves strung together) that I always wanted to learn. It was this movie trilogy that made me want to study karate, and I wound up studying Tae Kwon Do for about 4 years.

Jurassic Park

- Dinosaurs, dinosaurs, and more dinosaurs. Word on the street is that Jurassic Park 4 is in the works and that it’s not only going to be GOOD, but it’s going to breathe some life into the franchise that has felt dead since the ending of the second film. The third film found it’s charm when they used Alan Grant. The problem was with the new characters. I didn’t like any of them. The first one is still the classic, HOLY CRAP THAT’S A DINOSAUR movie.

Indiana Jones

- Another great trilogy. This one is high adventure with a hero that is known for his whip and fedora. I personally like the third one the best, when Sean Connery is involved. I can’t wait for the fourth one, that is set to premiere around the fourth of July in 2005.

Lord of the Rings

- What can I say? This could very well be the greatest fantasy film trilogy of all time. I take that back, this IS already the greatest fantasy film trilogy of all time. The third film isn’t out yet, but the first two have been marvels and wonderous to take in and at the end, you want to know what happens next. Condensing 1200 pages into three films is very difficult, and I’m thankful for how they did it, even though it’s not EXACTLY like the books, the amount of care that went into this trilogy is evident in the way that the characters get along and interact. This is a massive undertaking and I love watching it. The amount of depth to this trilogy is incredible, and holds a lot more meaning than the messages found in any other film trilogy that has ever been released or will ever be released. That includes the Matrix.

The Matrix Trilogy

- What’s that? Lord of the Rings doesn’t have more depth! Or does it? Well, it’s debatable, but I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again. The Matrix has awesome special effects and heaps of symbolism, but it has yet to find its heart. At the end, people didn’t know it was going to be a trilogy, and were satisfied. It’s greatest message isn’t “Free your mind,” but rather “Know Thyself.” At the end of the first film, Trinity knows herself as she figures out that Neo is in fact, the One. Neo knows himself, in that he is the One, and Morpheus knows himself, for he has FOUND the One. Now, he must do what it takes to free the rest of the world from the Matrix. Freeing his mind was only freedom from the computer controlled world, and not from reality, for everything created by the Matrix was based in reality. The special effects of this film are like no other, and while it spawned countless copycats, every time you could here someone say “Matrix” because that was the first place they saw it. It has a far reaching fan base, that is continuing to grow.

The Conclusion

- Does it seem that I didn’t choose one over the other? That’s right. That’s because, no matter what I say, you may still think that one trilogy is better than the other. To argue about this is futile. Note that every trilogy that I listed here are ones that I enjoy, and for different reasons. If I was to pick my favorite, at the moment it’s Lord of the Rings. In May and November next year, it’ll probably be The Matrix. In December, it’ll be Lord of the Rings again, the quality of that series isn’t going anywhere. In May of 2005, it’ll be Star Wars again. In July, Indiana Jone IV will end that series’ life as a trilogy, although some might say that Young Indy did that. When the dust clears, which will be on top? Whichever I am watching on DVD on a cold day when I’m stuck in my house due to the snow, or when I’m sick on the couch. These are all great trilogies, and that is the point. Bicker all you want. Tell me that The Matrix is better than Lord of the Rings. I’ll still enjoy Lord of the Rings, and I’ll still enjoy The Matrix.

If this doesn’t satisfy you, then I’ll tell you straight up. As of right now, the Matrix is not my number 1 trilogy. At only one third complete, I cannot possibly argue it up that high, even though I know what’s coming in Reloaded and Revolutions. When it comes down to it, as of this moment, The Original Star Wars Trilogy is my current favorite followed by Back to the Future. Next is Lord of the Rings, based on the story, and that I know what is coming, and it’s going to be amazing. Next is the Star Wars Prequels. Then The Matrix. The rest: Not that big a fan on Indiana Jones, Jurassic Park is one for three, and The Karate Kid is just for kicks. Sorry, that’s just my opinion. Ask me again in one year, and it will be different. As of right now, I’m happy as it is.

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Favorite Films of All Time – Commentary

Sunday, July 28th, 2002

This week, I am going to talk about my favorite movies, and why they are my favorites. They are hard for my to rank in order of favorite to least, because they are, when all is said and done, just movies. I’ll start with an all time favorite, and work through them. So, in no order of preference, here we go:

The Karate Kid (1984)
- Here is a movie that talks about many things and teaches you about life. It is more than just an underdog movie, and more than just a Karate movie. It’s a film that you can take to heart and learn from. It’s very well made and the morals are incredible. This is the movie that got me excited about studying Tae Kwon Do. I watched it all the time when I was young, and probably watched it as many times as I saw Ghostbusters. I have two words for this movie: Crane Technique.

Ghostbusters (1984)
- This is a movie that I still watch at least once a month. I used to watch a copy that we taped off of TV, with all of the old commercials. I probably watched it a few hundred times. When I got a DVD player about four years ago, the first DVD I picked up was Ghostbusters. I hadn’t seen it since I was very young, and was surprised by the amount of adult humor that was in it. I laughed my head off, and remembered what I used to think they meant, and think that my versions of the jokes are better. The movie is still very solid, and works even eighteen years after it’s release date.

The Shawshank Redemption (1994)
- This is a movie that I had heard a lot about. I never actually sat down to watch it until shortly after my birthday in December of 1999. I got a gift certificate, and saw it on sale. Since I had heard so many good things about it, I figured that I couldn’t go wrong with it. I bought it, and late that night, around 11pm, I put it in to see what it was like. I planned on watching about ten minutes of it and then going to bed. By then it was too late. The movie had drawn me in, and I before I knew it, the credits were rolling, and I was telling myself, “that is the best movie that I have ever seen.” It drew me in and I was shocked to see that it didn’t win best picture of the year. This is a movie about hope, and it’s a strong movie that is well worth your time. It stars Tim Robbins and Morgan Freeman, who are prisoners.

Ocean’s Eleven (2001)
- This movie came out of nowhere. I didn’t expect to like it as much as I do, and I love this movie. I got around to seeing it in January or February, and have played the DVD many times while I work on this website. It’s a fun heist caper, with many big stars, and they all look like they are having a great time filming it, and it comes across that way to those watching it. It’s also got moments of sheer bliss, where you sit back in awe of what you’ve just seen. A genuinely fun movie about stealing. Whodda thunk it?

Star Wars (1977, 1980, 1983, 1999, 2002, 2005)
- This is a saga that I started watching around eighth grade. My brother always watched it, but I became a bigger fan than we was. I love the series, and don’t mind Jar Jar Binks that much. People seem to hate him, while I could care less. I thought he was hilarious in Attack of the Clones, and I don’t know why. This series is very well done, and I look forward to watching all six together.

The Lord of the Rings (2001, 2002, 2003)
- At this moment, I have no doubt that this trilogy could be the greatest fantasy trilogy of all time. The story is based on the “Greatest Novel of the 20th Century” and follows Frodo Baggins and many other characters, who are fighting to save the world from the ultimate evil, which is held within a ring.

The Matrix (1999, 2003, 2003)
- Why else would I build this site? It’s symbolic to me of freedom from the sin of the world, to life as a Christian. Being “Set Free” to follow the Lord. That’s what I got out of it, and most of my friends feel the same way.

Beauty and the Beast (1991)
- This movie draws you in from the start. I have the soundtrack, and saw it at the IMAX. It’s one of the greatest animated films of all time.

The Lion King (1994)
- Yes it’s true, there was a time when I had this whole movie memorized line by line. And I was about 15. I am really looking forward to the IMAX release this Christmas. It’s going to be amazing.

The Princess Bride (1987)
- Fencing, Fighting, Torchure, Revenge, Giants, Monsters, Chases, Escapes, True Love, Miracles; what more could you ask for? This movie has wit, charm, and is a well made, labor of love for all involved.

Saving Private Ryan (1998)
- This is a moving, powerful movie, that I only watch when I have the strength to. The ending can move me to tears, even if I haven’t watched the whole thing. I left the theatre stunned after viewing it, and haven’t found a better war movie since.

Gladiator (2000)
- Best Picture, and I agree all the way. I was stunned at the ending, and loved this movie. It has it’s slow scenes, but I find them necessary for the ending to make the impact that it does.

Back to the Future (1985, 1989, 1990)
- This is a fun trilogy, but the first one is definitely the best one. A classic! This series made me want a hoverboard. Hello McFly!

Muppets (many)
- The Muppet movies are all inventive and fun. I love them all, and wish that they would release them ALL in widescreen. *hint hint, Disney*

An American Tail (1986)
- Another movie that I grew up on. I want a DVD so that if and when I have kids, I can share it with them. It’s a story of mice, immigrating to America, from Russia, and one of them getting seperated from his family. This, and Fievel Goes West, are fun movies, and friends of mine still watch them.

The Land Before Time (1988)
- I haven’t seen any of the seven sequels to this film. I really enjoyed the first one, and had a chance to see the second one, but I didn’t take it, and I don’t regret it. This is another one that I’d like to see a good DVD for.

Well, that’s all for this weeks Luminous Writings! Til next week, I am Specter. *vanishes*

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Wachowski’s wanted to make “Lord of the Rings”

Saturday, December 29th, 2001

Minnesotans were involved in the biggest decisions concerning “The Lord of the Rings” trilogy, and the tiniest details.

Producer Barrie Osborne (Carleton College, class of ’66), oversaw the three films’ staggering budget and logistics. Minneapolis toy sculptor Steve Kiwus crafted every millimeter of the tie-in action figures.

Although the two never have met, they share a passion for the project and a sense of pride in what they consider the best work of their careers.

Kiwus, 43, owner of Eightball Studios in south Minneapolis, created the Jesse Ventura doll, as well as dozens of action figures for Marvel Comics, the World Wrestling Federation, and the “Xena” television series.

A graduate of New York’s Parsons School of Design, he got into the toy business after a brief, unsatisfying excursion into jewelry-making. “Polishing brass, applying patina, carting it to the plater — too messy,” he said.

As an intern at now-defunct Lakeside Games (best remembered for “Barrel of Monkeys”), he crafted dragon and battering-ram accessories for a medieval game called “Crossbows and Catapults.” Within a few years he had established himself as one of the country’s premier toy sculptors, busily freelancing designs for the biggest companies in the field.

“From there it was toy history,” he joked. “Just look at the shelves.”

Although Kiwus already has completed the figures for next year’s “Spider-Man,” he thinks the “Lord of the Rings” figures are his best, thanks to the amount of money Toybiz agreed to spend on parts and tooling. Unlike most plastic figures, whose outer costume is the only layer of sculpting, Gandalf and friends wear multiple layers of individually sculpted garments.

To ensure photorealistic accuracy, “we got full-body laser scans for each actor in his underwear,” Kiwus said. “Except for Liv Tyler. Just think what those would have sold for on the Internet!”

Engineering an epic

Osborne, 57, who joined the Army Corps of Engineers after falling in love with films at Carleton, has worked as a producer, production manager or assistant director on films including “The Matrix,” “Apocalypse Now,” “The Big Chill,” “Face/Off,” “The China Syndrome” and “Dick Tracy.”

His role with “Lord of the Rings” was to make sure the film triptych came in on schedule and on budget. That meant watching every aspect of the productions, from acquiring thousands of “chain-mail” vests made from lightweight plastic, to overseeing a 2,000-person crew, to creating a satellite system through which director Peter Jackson could watch remote shoots by his battle-filming unit, scenic unit, “blue-screen” unit and four miniatures units.

It required “a level of care and attention to detail unlike anything I’d ever experienced before,” Osborne said. After an 18-month shooting schedule, however, the three “Rings” films will be completed for not much more than their original budget of $270 million. (Parts Two and Three are due in December of 2002 and 2003.)

Taking on the grueling project meant relinquishing producing duties on the highly anticipated “Matrix” sequels, incurring the ire of megamogul Joel Silver, who harangued Osborne by cell phone as the producer trudged through waist-deep snow, scouting locations for “Lord of the Rings.”

Osborne is confident he made the right choice — especially since “Matrix” directors Andy and Larry Wachowski confessed that they wanted to do a “Rings” trilogy for years but couldn’t persuade Warner Bros. to do it.

Source: Star Tribune

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Matrix to Replace Harry Potter in 2003?

Monday, December 10th, 2001

Wow, this report came as a bit of a shock. But if it goes through, it’ll be really cool. This could mean two Matrix films in the same year. It’ll be a Matrix year, capped off with “Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King” as an excellent closer. This is a great time for movies!

Here’s the story:

With “Lord of the Rings” and “Harry Potter” opening this holiday season, it has shown that it will be a difficult task for the next two holiday seasons, when movie studios will have to find slots before and in-between to release their movies. This year, “Monsters Inc” and “Ocean’s Eleven” was able to avoid both films.

Variety spoke with Dan Fellman, Warner Bros. distribution president, and he reveals that in 2003, the third “Harry Potter” may be pushed until 2004 to allow room for the third “Matrix” to open. Currently, “The Matrix Reloaded” is being eyed for a May 2003 release, with “The Matrix Revolutions” opening in December of 2003.

Cinescape.com also reported on this, stating the Month of November, and NOT December. This is important as it the month that Potter may come out in every year, possibly:

Warner Bros. is in the unique position of having to set distribution dates for guaranteed moneymakers in way that won’t hurt their own product.

As previously reported, HARRY POTTER AND THE CHAMBER OF SECRETS is scheduled to hit theater screens on November 15th, 2002. Now, though, we may see the third film, HARRY POTTER AND THE PRISONER OF AZKABAN, in November, 2004, rather than the expected 2003.

The reason for this is twofold. First, third films in a series usually don’t do as well as sequels, though someone could argue that HARRY POTTER might be immune to that. And second, Warner Bros, may be looking to place another of their anticipated big bread earners in POTTER 3′s slot.

Warner Bros. is currently pondering releasing the MATRIX sequels, THE MATRIX RELOADED and THE MATRIX REVOLUTIONS, in May and November 2003, respectively. As a result, POTTER 3 may get pushed back a year.

Adding even further to the studio’s dilemma is that their New Line division has the LORD OF THE RINGS films locked in for December releases for 2002 and 2003. Warner is looking to avoid their properties getting swamped at the theaters by their own films.

You can bet any other studio would just love to have this problem to deal with.

And ComingSoon.net reports on just who is planning this:

Variety reports that Warner Bros. & New Line are quickly taking up profitable box office spots with its two massive franchises, “Harry Potter” and “The Lord of the Rings”. The two have already had an impact on next November and December, and possibly the 2003 holidays.

New Line’s “Rings” trilogy has long been scheduled for three consecutive Christmases. Warner Bros. has claimed next Nov. 15 for its “Harry Potter” follow-up, which just started lensing. The issue for 2002 and perhaps 2003 is whether other contenders will be able to find profitable slots, as “Monsters, Inc.” and possibly this weekend’s champ, “Ocean’s Eleven” already have.

Complicating matters further, Warner Bros. may throw a third heavyweight franchise into the mix: The studio is mulling a provocative alternate route for 2003, which would offer only six months in between its upcoming “Matrix” installments. The studio’s distribution president, Dan Fellman says he hopes to launch the second and third “Matrix” pictures in May and November and push the third “Potter” into 2004.

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The Matrix on TNT!!!

Tuesday, November 20th, 2001

TNT will be airing the Network Television Premiere of THE MATRIX, December 7, 8 and 9, at 8pm ET!

A TNT Exclusive! Tune in to TNT Friday, Dec. 7, Saturday, Dec. 8, Sunday, Dec. 9 for our MATRIX weekend and catch an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at the new movie THE LORD OF THE RINGS: THE FELLOWSHIP OF THE RING, following each 8pm ET showing of THE MATRIX! Don’t miss THE LORD OF THE RINGS: THE FELLOWSHIP OF THE RING in theaters nationwide on December 19th.

PRESS RELEASE

TNT Presents The Matrix Weekend Starting Friday, Dec. 7, at 8 p.m. (ET/PT)

Network Also Features Special Presentation of Exclusive Behind-the-Scenes Footage from The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring

Turner Network Television (TNT) will air the network television premiere of The Matrix, starring Keanu Reeves and Laurence Fishburne, on Friday, Dec. 7, at 8 p.m. (ET/PT). As part of a three-play weekend, the movie also airs Saturday, Dec. 8, and Sunday, Dec. 9, at 8 p.m. (ET/PT).

At the conclusion of each airing of The Matrix, the network will feature a special presentation of TNT Film Stories: The Lord of the Rings, which will include exclusive interviews from The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring stars Elijah Wood, Viggo Mortensen and Sean Astin. The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring opens in theatres Dec. 19.

In the popular sci-fi thriller The Matrix, Reeves stars as Neo, a computer hacker who is led by Morpheus (Laurence Fishburne) into a futuristic reality that is 200 years beyond the 20th century. There, Neo discovers that life on Earth as he knew it was only a façade to satisfy humans while a malicious cyber-intelligence draws their life energy to feed the Matrix’s goal to dominate the actual world. Once recruited, Neo joins forces with rebel warriors Morpheus and Trinity (Carrie-Anne Moss) to thwart the Matrix’s plans.

Turner Network Television (TNT), currently seen in 84.8 million homes, is Turner Broadcasting System, Inc.’s 24-hour advertiser-supported service offering dramatic movie, series and championship sports entertainment. TNT’s drama-centered programming features original films; top Hollywood theatricals; original drama series joining off-net dramas such as Law & Order, ER, NYPD Blue and Charmed; and championship sports coverage of NASCAR, Wimbledon tennis, PGA golf and the NBA.

Turner Broadcasting System, Inc., an AOL Time Warner company, is a major producer of news and entertainment product around the world and the leading provider of programming for the basic cable industry.

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Another Look a Hugo Weaving’s Other Role

Tuesday, September 25th, 2001

Hey hey, last nights new Lord of the Rings trailer brought us another look at our favorite Agent’s other big film role. This look is one that I hope sticks for Matrix Reloaded and Matrix 3. I think it’d be very cool to have an Elven Agent chasing around Neo and the gang. Awe, who am I kidding. Take a look at this pic from the Council of Elrond in “The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.” Who is Agent Smith playing, you ask? None other than Elrond himself!

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The filming length

Wednesday, September 19th, 2001

According to those who auditioned for the sequels in Australia, filming will take place between September 24, 2001 and June 2002. Sounds pretty typical for such a huge production. They are basically filming a 5 hour film and cutting it in two for Matrix 2 and 3. Lord of the Rings filmed three movies over the course of 18 months in much the same way.

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