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Reloaded_Remixed – The Matrix Reloaded Fan Edit

Sunday, January 8th, 2012

A Matrix Fan wrote to me a few days ago via Twitter, about his Matrix Reloaded fan edit.  Here’s what he wrote:

For the past year I’ve been working on a “fan edit” The Matrix Reloaded and Revolutions. I initially called the project “The Matrix Remixed”. I recently finished a cut of the Reloaded “fan edit” which I call RELOADED_REMIXED.

http://www.youtube.com/user/RaySquirrel#grid/user/058A09104057A4D7

I am not the first one to make a fan edit of Reloaded and Revolutions. Though what distinguishes mine apart from others (this is what I assume from reviews and summaries I have not seen any other fan edits) is that mine are made out of admiration for the original films. I have sent cuts of RELOADED_REMIXED on DVDs to Joel Silver and Andy Wachowski, suggesting that they could extend the life of the franchise. The same way a music artist would release an album of songs remixed by other artists, filmmakers could release cuts of their films reinterpreted by other filmmakers. It would not be the first time. Just look at films like Fritz Lang’s Metropolis, Blade Runner, Touch of Evil, Mr. Arkadin a.k.a. Confidential Report (which is a film WITHOUT a definitive final cut).

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Matrix sequels VFX producer is Directing ‘Apollo 18′

Saturday, November 6th, 2010

I just happened to read this, and thought that I’d write about it. Trevor Caewood, who worked on the visual effects of the Matrix sequels, will direct a film based on ‘Apollo 18.’  It’s always good to see folks who have worked on the Matrix films are out and about in Hollywood, and really cool when they reach the status of director.  Congrats, Trevor!

Apollo 18 was meant to be a mission in the 1970s, but NASA shut it down.  It was intended to go to the moon.  There are skeptics that believe that the mission was publicly shut down, but privately continued as planned.

The script was written by Brian Miller and Wanted director Timur Bekmambetov will produce. The movie has been production for some time and is slated for a March 4, 2011 release date.

Update: Spanish filmmaker Gonzalo Lopez-Gallego has stepped into direct the Timur Bekmambetov-produced film which The Weinstein Company won in a bidding battle during AFM. Trevor Caewood was originally attached to direct the film, which was scripted by Brian Miller.  The production is on a very tight leash, since the film has been dated for a March 4, 2011 release date. Caewood was going to use his vfx company for the visual effects, but it became clear that because his company is busy on other projects, adding Apollo 18 would make it difficult to make the date. Bekmambetov will instead take the vfx in-house through his Moscow-based facility, Bazelevs, where the Apollo 18 work will be completed in time for its March release date before the studio focuses on Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter, which Bekmambetov is directing for Fox.  (via Deadline.com)

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See The Matrix Trilogy on the Big Screen Again

Friday, October 1st, 2010

We’d like to help you accomplish seeing The Matrix Trilogy on the big screen again, or even for the first time.  To do so, we’d like to help you find times when the movies are playing on screens around the world.

Just this week I watched the original 1984 version of The Karate Kid on the big screen, and there are screenings all over of Ghostbusters.

There are theaters around the country that are playing classic movies as part of series of fan favorites.  There are also theaters that just play cult films on a regular basis.

It stands to reason that there must be screenings of The Matrix and/or its sequels happening from time to time, but we need your help.

If there are screenings of The Matrix, The Matrix Reloaded and The Matrix Revolutions in your area, let us know.  We’ll add them to our screening calendar to let all fans know when they can catch the movie with an audience!

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The Matrix Revolutions is Voted Fourth Most Confusing Movie of All Time

Tuesday, July 27th, 2010

While this list isn’t from the American Film Institute or a representation of the general public, that I know of, it is an interesting list nonetheless.  The Matrix Revolutions has been voted fourth by users of the UK movie rental website LoveFilm.  It’s a really interesting list of films, though.  I couldn’t find the poll on their website, but it looks like they picked out the films that would be included on the list and the votes gave them some order, so it’s probably not really newsworthy.  Not to mention that some of the movies on the list that I have actually seen don’t really belong, such as Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind.

Either way, here’s the list.  What do you think?  Was this one really very confusing or does The Matrix Reloaded‘s Architect scene alone more confusing than anything else in the trilogy?

The Top Ten Most Confusing Films of all Time:
1. Vanilla Sky (2001) – 16%
2. Mulholland Drive (2001) – 15%
3. Donnie Darko (2001) – 11%
4. The Matrix Revolutions (2003) – 9%
5. Memento (2000) – 8%
6. 12 Monkeys (1995) – 6%
7. Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind (2004) – 5%
8. 2001: A Space Odyssey (1968) – 3%
9. Revolver (2005) – 2%
10. A Clockwork Orange (1971) – 1%
Other – 24%

-via The Geek Files

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Would you see The Matrix Trilogy in 3-D?

Tuesday, January 12th, 2010

First on a list of movies that a Wired columnist would like to see in 3-D is The Matrix Trilogy! Ignore the last line of the article, fans – it’s an uninspired conclusion.

The Matrix Trilogy

With its visual displays of flowing data (pictured above, left), The Matrix would be a prime candidate for 3-D. It almost seems like the movie was shot with that in mind, with its bullets flying toward the camera and freeze-frame action shots that rotate at crazy angles. The Wachowski brothers’ mind-warping meditation on reality, technology and environmental devastation could seriously pop with a 3-D upgrade. Its bullet-time velocity could be significantly enhanced. Plus, the distractions that come with 3-D could go a long way to hiding the last film’s uninspired conclusion. –Keith Axline and Scott Thill.

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Matrix Anniversary Marathon!

Monday, February 23rd, 2009

AMERICAN CINEMATHEQUE Presents:

Saturday, March 28 – 5:00 PM

MATRIX ANNIVERSARY MARATHON!

**Discussion following THE MATRIX with Zach Staenberg (editor, Academy Award-winner), Kym Barrett (costume designer) and Dane A. Davis (supervising sound editor, Academy Award-winner), moderated by author Eric Lichtenfeld.

Ten years ago, with only an independent cult hit (BOUND) and a script for a Sylvester Stallone action flick (ASSASSINS) on their resume, brothers Larry and Andy Wachowski embarked on one of the most ambitious science fiction trilogies of all time. The MATRIX movies combined elements from varied genre classics and added a healthy dose of original thought to become a beloved (and heavily discussed and analyzed) series of contemporary entertainments.

THE MATRIX
1999, Warner Bros., 136 min. Dirs. Larry and Andy Wachowski.

Keanu Reeves learns that the universe is controlled by computers, not humans—he and his fellow men are mere batteries to provide bioelectrical energy—and he isn’t even living in 1999 as he believes, but hundreds of years later. When revolutionary Laurence Fishburne opens Reeves’ eyes, the reluctant hero leads a revolt (with help from Carrie-Anne Moss and others) against the powers that be. Working from influences including BLADE RUNNER, VIDEODROME and assorted Hong Kong action movies, the Wachowski brothers have created a new science fiction landmark.

THE MATRIX RELOADED
2003, Warner Bros., 138 min. Dirs. Larry and Andy Wachowski.

Neo (Keanu Reeves) continues his fight against an all-pervasive technological superpower in this action-packed sequel, a nonstop rollercoaster ride that includes one of the great chase scenes of all time. The Wachowskis ramp up the visceral thrills, but remain committed to metaphysical questions about identity and time in this riveting thriller.

THE MATRIX REVOLUTIONS
2003, Warner Bros., 129 min. Dirs. Larry and Andy Wachowski.

The MATRIX trilogy ends with Keanu Reeves, Carrie-Anne Moss, and Laurence Fishburne concluding their mission to free mankind from the tyranny of robots. With its standoff at outpost Zion, this MATRIX owes as much to westerns as to sci-fi, but continues the series’ tradition of eye-popping action sequences (Jada Pinkett Smith provides particular excitement as the pilot of a difficult aircraft).

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MATRIX action star Collin Chou visits PMX

Wednesday, November 7th, 2007

Los Angeles – Actor Collin Chou (Seraph, THE MATRIX franchise), will appear at Pacific Media Expo with an hour-long panel and autograph session one day only: Nov. 10, 2007. A martial arts expert for more than 30 years, Chou will field questions about his projects, including the much-anticipated THE FORBIDDEN KINGDOM. Slated for release in early 2008, Chou appears alongside Jackie Chan and Jet Li in their first costarring film.

“We are honored that Collin Chou, a celebrated action star who has successfully crossed over to Hollywood, is coming to PMX,” said Paula Angeles, director of marketing and community outreach. “We are also very excited to see the fusion of Asian culture and American pop culture come together in his latest film, THE FORBIDDEN KINGDOM. It’s a dream come true for fans of action films.”

Chou, a veteran of Hong Kong action cinema who spent seven years as a member of Sammo Hung’s acclaimed stunt team, will look back on his work with famed directors Hung, Yuen Woo Ping, Corey Yuen and Tsui Hark. In addition to the 15 films he appeared in before moving to the U.S., his prior and future American releases in THE MATRIX franchise (2003-2005), FEARLESS (2006, with THE FORBIDDEN KINGDOM costar Jet Li), DOA: DEAD OR ALIVE (2006), THE SIGNAL (2007) and BATTLE OF RED CLIFF (2008, directed by John Woo) will also be discussed.

In his latest film, featuring a screenplay by John Fusco (SPIRIT: STALLION OF THE CIMARRON, HIDALGO), Chou plays the villainous Jade Emperor in THE FORBIDDEN KINGDOM, a re-telling of the classic Chinese Monkey King’s Journey to the West legend. In it, a modern-day American teenager (Michael Angarano, 24) is transported to ancient China and with the aid of a kung fu master (Jackie Chan) and a silent monk (Jet Li), frees the Monkey King while eluding the Jade Emperor (Chou) and his soldiers, led by the White Haired Demoness (Li Bingbing, THE KNOT).

Chou, his wife and two sons currently reside in Los Angeles, Calif.

About Pacific Media Expo: America’s first major media trade show dedicated to Asian-Pacific popular culture and entertainment, Pacific Media Expo (PMX) is an industry event sponsored by the Pacific Media Association. Pacific Media Expo will be held Nov. 9-11 at the Hilton Los Angeles Airport. The show will feature honored guests, live performances, panel discussions, autograph sessions, Asian cinema and animation video rooms, art exhibitions and one of the country’s only exhibit halls dedicated to Asian media and pop culture.

About Pacific Media Association: Pacific Media Association, a not-for-profit company, is dedicated to promoting the Pacific Rim’s entertainment and media industries. PMA specializes in Asia’s cultural exports, such as anime and manga, music and live entertainment, live-action television and films, and diverse cultural lifestyles, while building creative communities and promoting Asian awareness within the United States. PMA is the parent company of Pacific Media Expo. The Pacific Media Association is located in Los Angeles, California, USA.

For more information about Pacific Media Expo, please visit http://www.PacificMediaExpo.com or e-mail information@PacificMediaExpo.com.

Business inquiries please write to:
Pacific Media Expo
914 Westwood Blvd, Suite 586
Los Angeles, CA 90024-2905

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Code-Matrix Interviews Stephane Ceretti, a VFX Supervisor

Friday, July 2nd, 2004

CODE-MATRIX
How was BUF compagnie contacted for the project ? Which work made them decide to work with you ?

STEPHANE CERETTI
We had been contacted to work on the first movie, but at the time we could not participate to the project. We cannot forget that the bullet time effect was a “variation” of a technique created by BUF in the mid-90′s! There are many diverse reasons that a company will be chosen over another company. I believe that they wanted to work with us for a long time and that our past work show our ability to provide them with images of a worthy of a big Hollywood production. I dont think they really wanted to add a “french touch” but rather a “BUF’s touch”.

CODE-MATRIX
Does the brothers’ original script carry any information that would help to the comprehension of the movie ?

STEPHANE CERETTI
The script was very dense, but not explanatory. It took a lot of thinking and a lot of concentration to identify the small details that help to understand its meaning.

CODE-MATRIX
You worked on the architect sequence. Did you received directives on the videos to insert into each screen ?

STEPHANE CERETTI
We talked to the brothers after they were done filming the sequence. Then we received boxes and boxes of archival videos…
A first selection took place, then we showed them the complete sequence. Then we worked on the transitions, on the choice of precise videos and screens, and on the timing of certain sequences. That was not as simple as it seems !

CODE-MATRIX
As far as you know, are there lots of deleted scenes in both movies ?

STEPHANE CERETTI
Yes, I believe so, there are always a lot of deleted scenes in movies for many reasons (time limitation, special effects difficulties, ideas that do not work…)

CODE-MATRIX
Were you contacted for interviews or short documentaries in the prospect of a box set ?

STEPHANE CERETTI
We gave them a lot of material at the end of each movie (Making of, images filmed at BUF…). So far, nothing consequent in the existing DVD’s but we are hoping to be in the box set !

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30th Annual Arts & Crafts Festival with Matrix Animator

Sunday, June 13th, 2004

Saturday, June 19, 2004, at 6:00 PM, children and adults will be able to participate in “Illustrations & Images – The Evolution of Black Cartoons and Animation.” Participants will learn how Black Super-Heroes have evolved; what is the future for African-Americans in this industry and how those working in animation received their starts. Participants will include, Lyndon Barrios, Animation Supervisor for the Matrix Revolution films, “Matrix Revolution” and “Matrix Revisited,” and also Cilia Sawadogo, Professor of Animation at Concordia’s Mel Hoppenheim School of Cinema in Canada.

Lyndon J. Barrios comes to the Special Effects arena as a 1995 graduate of the California Institute of the Arts Master’s Program in experimental animation. His three years at CalArts were spent producing three sports-themed stop-motion films utilizing his unique gum wrapper miniature sculptures as the main characters.

However, his introduction into the digital realm was born out of losing what would have been his first feature job — as a stop-motion animator on “Mars Attacks.” A quick re-evaluation of his skills landed him a character animation position at Rhythm & Hues Studios in Los Angeles, where he dove headstrong into the computer graphic medium.

From 1996 to 1999, he was a lead character animator on commercials, feature films and video game venues. He left Rhythm & Hues to accept an opportunity as an episodic director of “The P.J.’s” a stop motion television series for FOX-TV, produced at Wil Vinton Studios in Portland, Oregon. From there, he’s landed stints as a CG Animation director/supervisor on such films as “Kung Pow: Enter the Fist,” “The Karate Dog,” “Scooby Doo,” and most recently “The Matrix Reloaded” and “The Matrix Revolutions” at ESC Entertainment in San Francisco. His next feature project is the Walt Disney/Walden Media production of the C.S. Lewis classic, “The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe,” back at Rhythm & Hues. He’s also taught and continues to mentor and lecture on the many career opportunities that exist in art and animation.

For more information on the Museum and its programs, please call (773) 947-0600 or you may visit our website at http://www.dusablemuseum.org.
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Matrix 9 Disc Box Set Details; Reloaded Extended?

Friday, May 14th, 2004

pusher tells us all about the 9 Disc Set. Extended Edition of Reloaded?

Special Features:
Extended version of Reloaded – 1 hour of additional footage
All new documentaries
All new commentaries

All new HD film transfers
Amazing amounts of new content
Matrix (3 discs), Reloaded (3 discs), Revolutions (2 discs), Animatrix
Lots more!

The Matrix

The Fight for the Future Begins.

There are two realities: one that consists of the life we live every day – and one that lies behind it. One is a dream. The other is The Matrix.

Matrix Reloaded, The

Free Your Mind.

In this second chapter of the “Matrix” trilogy, Neo assumes greater command of his extraordinary powers as Zion falls under siege to the Machine Army. Only a matter of hours separates the last human enclave on Earth from 250,000 Sentinels programmed to destroy mankind. But the citizens of Zion, emboldened by Morpheus’ conviction that the One will fulfill the Oracle’s Prophecy and end the war with the Machines, rest all manner of hope and expectation on Neo, who finds himself stalled by disturbing visions as he searches for a course of action.

Matrix Revolutions, The

Everything that has a beginning has an end.

In the powerful final chapter of the Matrix trilogy, Neo (Keanu Reeves) took another step forward in the quest for truth that began with his journey into the real world at the outset of The Matrix – but that transformation has left him drained of his power, adrift in a no man’s land between the Matrix and the Machine World. While Trinity (Carrie-Anne Moss) holds vigil over Neo’s comatose body, Morpheus (Laurence Fishburne) grapples with the revelation that the One in which he has invested a life’s worth of faith is merely another system of control invented by the architects of the Matrix. During the stunning conclusion, the rebel’s long quest for freedom culminates in an explosive battle. As the Machine Army wages devastation on Zion, its citizens mount an aggressive defense – but can they stave off the relentless swarm of Sentinels long enough for Neo to harness the full extent of his powers and end the war?

Animatrix

What is The Animatrix?

It is an ultra-futuristic, mind-bending experience that features nine animated short films, created in the anime style pioneered by Japanese animation artists. These feature-quality short animated films, each between six and seventeen minutes long, tell new stories set in the revolutionary world of The Matrix, the groundbreaking virtual reality action thrillers created by writers-directors Andy and Larry Wachowski, and the highly anticipated second and third chapters in their film trilogy, The Matrix Reloaded and The Matrix Revolutions. Viewers of The Animatrix will learn new details of the genesis of The Matrix, and meet new characters whose adventures are inter-woven with the fabric of the feature films.

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