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Over her decades-long career in Hollywood, Jennifer Tilly has worked with a who’s who of famous actors and directors, including Woody Allen, The Wachowskis, Jim Carrey, and Eddie Murphy. But nothing compares to teaming up with the stars of The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills, she says.

Jennifer Tilly joins ‘The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills’

In May, Bravo revealed that Tilly would be joining The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills Season 14 as a “Friend of.” For Tilly, who is a longtime fan of Rhobh and has briefly appeared on the show in the past, it’s the role of a lifetime.

“I’ve always been a Housewives superfan. Only the Real Housewives of Beverly Hills, though,” she said in a recent interview with Vulture.

“But I never thought I’d be on The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills,” she went on to say. “To me, it’s like working with Martin Scorsese.

When Keanu Reeves’ cult classic The Matrix began its production journey, it was clear that the mysterious filmmakers Lana and Lilly Wachowski were pushing the boundaries of filmmaking. Working in collaboration with Warner Bros., the Wachowskis’ ambitious project faced a number of challenges with casting, location, and even schedule.

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But among all, the one thing that turned Warner Bros. increasingly impatient was lagged production. Initially expected to complete shooting in 90 days, Keanu Reeves’ The Matrix began falling significantly behind. To navigate this critical juncture, the Wachowskis devised a clever strategy that not only reassured the studio, but also secured the film’s future.

Keanu Reeves’ The Matrix Got Warner Bros. Frustrated Over Schedule

While the ambitious sci-fi epic The Matrix propelled Keanu Reeves to global stardom, the film’s production was marked by significant challenges and hurdles that almost shelved the movie. Filled...

The amount of lead female roles in the 100 top-grossing films plunged to 30% in 2023, according to the latest findings by Dr. Stacy L. Smith and the Annenberg Inclusion Initiative.

The study’s authors said the level fell 14% against 2022 levels. It noted that little progress has been made in terms of speaking characters for girls or women, where levels reached 32% compared to 30% in 2007 when the study began.

Since then the authors have covered 1,700 of the biggest box office earners and evaluated 75,328 speaking characters to explore representation by gender, race/ethnicity, LGBTQ+ identity, and characters with disabilities.

According to Monday’s report, titled...

Keanu Reeves is pausing — if not quite pausing time in bullet-time style — to reflect on the legacy of “The Matrix.”

The iconic sci-fi film celebrates its 25th anniversary, and Reeves appeared on “The Late Show with Stephen Colbert” in part to revisit how much “The Matrix” means to audiences.

“‘The Matrix’ changed my life, and then over these years, it’s changed so many other people’s lives in really positive and great ways,” Reeves said. “As an artist, you hope for that when you get to do a film or tell a story.”

He explained, “So when you say these years, the amount of people that I have met who have said to me and been touched by ‘The Matrix’ in such a positive way…It’s the best.”

The 1999 film was written and directed by Lilly and Lana Wachowski. The “Matrix” franchise, including “The Matrix,” “The Matrix Reloaded,...

As Twisters blows into cinemas worldwide, this week’s film quiz includes some questions about weather on film…

In summer 2024, UK weather has been as unpredictable as ever, which is a fine hook for a Twisters-adjacent quiz about movie weather. As well as seeing if you know your Little Miss Sunshine from your Rain Man, this week’s batch of 30 questions covers subjects such as movie-star parents, awards-worthy performances, and film-to-tv spin-offs. Thinking cap and quizzing trousers are a must, but dress for all weather as usual!

Once you’ve completed all three rounds, you’ll find a link to a separate post with the correct answers at the bottom of this post. As always, this is all just for fun, but please let us know how you did in the comments (scores out of 30 this week!) and give us any other lovely feedback. Come rain or shine, we...

The capacity for sci-fi to pack imaginative exuberance, political richness, and sheer pulpy excitement into a dazzling cinematic adventure has been yielding masterpieces since the early days of the film medium, and it has allowed directors from Stanley Kubrick to Andrei Tarkovsky to Lizzie Borden to Denis Villeneuve to create some of their finest, most enduring work. At the same time, big-budget sci-fi can be a tough sell -- the greater the worlds and setpieces and ideas being put forth, the higher the risk of financial underperformance.

Unsurprisingly, film history is peppered with sci-fi movies that flopped upon release, only for them to be reappraised and re-emerge as cult favorites years later. That was true of Fritz Lang's "Metropolis," the grandfather of all go-for-broke sci-fi monuments, and it has been true of countless ambitious and unique cinematic visions in the century since. No matter how hard the movies below may have flopped,...

What’s the secret to Bound‘s steamy, same-sex love scenes? Tequila and truffles, it turns out.

Gina Gershon and Jennifer Tilly joined The Hollywood Reporter’s It Happened in Hollywood podcast for an episode about the making of the 1996 noir — the pulpy, lesbian thriller that served as a debut for Lilly and Lana Wachowski, three years before The Matrix made the director siblings household names.

Its frank depictions of gay sex were considered risky at the time. “Gina knew right away that she wanted to do it,” says Tilly, who plays Violet, girlfriend to a mobster (Joey Pantoliano) who falls for Gershon’s Corky, an ex-con. “But I was trepidatious. The script was one of the best scripts you ever read. But then you think two first-time directors, Dino De Laurentiis as the producer — we could easily get into a Roger Corman sort of arena. I was a little bit nervous.

Keanu Reeves owes a lot to The Matrix, a film series that is one of the few Hollywood classics that are still referenced in world media. While the latest addition to the film franchise was not very well received, Reeves has made his intentions clear about coming back for a fifth film, and there is just one condition the Youngblood-alum has when it comes to his return to the franchise.

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Keanu Reeves is integral to The Matrix franchise, and while a fifth film has been announced, with Drew Goddard, who wrote the screenplay for The Martian, who is set to direct, no cast for the film has been announced yet. Reeves, however, has made it clear that if the film franchise wishes him to return for a third film, there is one person who needs to be part of the creative process for the franchise.

The Matrix franchise has left an indelible mark on pop culture ever since the groundbreaking film’s release in 1999. The mind-bending, way-ahead-of-its-time concept of a simulated reality, combined with stunning visuals and thrilling action sequences, captivated audiences worldwide.

Naturally, the success of the movies led to the creation of several video games aiming to immerse players in the Matrix universe.

In this article, we’ll rank all the Matrix games released so far—from the least impressive to the most outstanding. Let’s take a look at how each game attempted to capture the spirit of The Matrix, evaluate their storylines and gameplay mechanics, and judge their overall influence on the gaming industry!

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The Matrix Online, an ambitious Mmorpg developed by Monolith Productions, sought to continue the story of the Matrix universe after the events of The Matrix Revolutions.

Exclusive: Circle of Confusion is no longer, Deadline can exclusively reveal, as the renowned management and production company has rebranded and will now be known as Circle Management and Production.

Founded by Lawrence Mattis over three decades ago, Circle Management and Production represents some of the world’s most highly respected and awarded artists in film, television, theater, and literature. Notable clients include Alan Ball, Joe Robert Cole, Emma Corrin, Willem Dafoe, Brian Duffield, Sterlin Harjo, Robert Kirkman, Derek Kolstad, Hannah Marks, Frances McDormand, Idina Menzel, Taylor Jenkins Reid, Sarah Polley, Chloë Sevigny, Lilly Wachowski, Lana Wachowski and Alfre Woodard, to name just a few.

Recently, Circle M+P exec produced Prime Video’s Daisy Jones & The Six, based on client Jenkins Reid’s bestselling novel, alongside Hello Sunshine. The breakout series debuted at No. 1 on Prime Video’s Top 10 list in the U.S. last spring and went...

Hugo Weaving’s iconic way of speaking has become synonymous with villainous roles, but the actor is no stranger to playing positive characters, with one notable example being Elron Half-elven. Appearing in all three The Lord of the Rings entries, Weaving played the character to perfection and was lauded by fans and critics for bringing the character’s archaic style of speech to life.

But despite garnering critical acclaim for his portrayal of the noble ruler, Weaving had no interest in stepping into Elrond’s shoes ever again, as he isn’t particularly a fan of the character.

Hugo Weaving Didn’t Find Elrond Satisfying to Play

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Following his commanding presence as the noble Elven ruler and his intense love for his daughter, Elrond won over fans. But while most love the eloquently spoken character, the man...

Quentin Tarantino is undoubtedly one of the finest filmmakers of our time. But as much as he is a passionate filmmaker, he is also a passionate cinephile: having absorbed the best that contemporary cinema has to offer since childhood, Tarantino bases his work on the most recognizable tropes and directorial styles, creating a refined pop culture mishmash. And as a huge film buff, Tarantino shared a list of the 20 films he 'admires the most' in a conversation with Sky Movies in 2009.

20 Must-Watch Movies According to Tarantino

Before we get to the list itself, it's important to note that it's not in order of importance, but in alphabetical order. Except for the number one, because for Tarantino it is 'favorite movie that has come out in the last 17 years.' Besides, as he pointed out, this is one of the few movies he would personally dream of directing.

But without further ado,...

The unprecedented era of science fiction and high-octane action that defined the turn of the 20th century with the Wachowski siblingsʼ film franchise The Matrix set in motion a predestined narrative for the leading star Keanu Reeves. What the Wachowskis did for Reevesʼ career in 1999 slowly led to his intro into kung-fu in the John Wick franchise which in turn helped the Wachowskisʼ return in the fourth Matrix sequel, bringing the director and actorʼs Hollywood stories full circle.

The Matrix Resurrections (2021) [Credit: Warner Bros.]However, the actorʼs effusive beginnings in the sci-fi genre that made Reeves a global star would mean very little if his skills picked up over the years refused to prove useful when the directors needed it most. As such, the martial arts and gun-fu training that defined every muscle memory of The Matrix lead kicked into high gear when he was called onto the sets of The Matrix Resurrections.

Dodge this. Or, not. Because The Matrix is officially heading back to cinemas later this summer to mark its 25th anniversary, which is an event not to be missed – the chance to see the Wachowskis’ definitive sci-fi masterpiece large, loud, and levelled up in 4K. Even a quarter of a century later, The Matrix remains a mind-blowing piece of work – if you’ve been waiting to see the lobby fight, the ‘Morpheus is fighting Neo!’ training sequence, or that very first Trinity bullet-time kick on the big screen again, now’s your chance. The film is returning to UK cinemas on 7 June – check out the exclusive poster here:

For anyone who’s been living under a rock for the last two and a half decades, Lana and Lilly Wachowski’s film follows Keanu Reeves’ hacker Neo, who is told by Laurence Fishburne’s Morpheus and Carrie-Anne Moss’ Trinity that he’s actually living in – gasp!

The best things come in threes, especially stories. In Western nations, we like a three-act structure in which we set a status quo, watch our heroes fall, and then see them return to greatness. Some of these stories cannot be held within a single movie. For those epics, those monumental narratives, the movie trilogy was born. Trilogies represent some of the best that cinema has to offer, movies that changed the culture and the art form. The trilogy might vary in quality from film to film, but together these three films tell a story that cannot be ignored.

Before we get too far, let’s lay out our criteria. The trilogies chosen here are those intended to be a trilogy, either from the outset or by the end of the third film. Thus we’re including things such as the Toy Story and Indiana Jones trilogies, even though those continued on with further entries.

The influence of Keanu Reeves’ legacy film The Matrix is insurmountable in its degree – be it of relevance or pop culture identity. The film eschewed the generic tropes of action movies and added a blend of martial arts with high-scope science fiction to make something inherently unique. The product then created by the merger of Lilly and Lana Wachowski’s imagination continues to subvert audience expectations to date and essentially prove its worth in modern society.

The Matrix [Credit: Warner Bros.]However, the very reasons that made The Matrix such a beloved addition to the public consciousness are the same reasons that laid waste to the recent culture in film and television. While The Matrix integrates a trans identity in the film’s very core, the rest of Hollywood trips over its own two feet trying to force diversity and inclusivity in its plot and narrative.

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The Matrix Resurrections Can Be Streamed Online For Free On This Ott Platform (Photo Credit – IMDb)

Keanu Reeves is an established Hollywood actor who has been a part of some blockbuster franchises, and his most famous series is The Matrix series. The franchise has four movies, and recent reports revealed that The Matrix 5 is in development. Not only that, the 2021 movie The Matrix Resurrections has been made available accessible on specific streaming platforms.

The Matrix Resurrections Cast –

The 2021 movie featured Carrie Ann-Moss, Jessica Henwick, Priyanka Chopra, Eréndira Ibarra, Jada Pinkett Smith, and others in significant roles supporting Keanu’s Neo in the sci-fi movie. Yahya Abdul-Mateen II as Morpheus / Agent Smith. It was previously played by Laurence Fishburne. Christina Ricci, Neil Patrick Harris and Telma Hopkins were also there in it. Unfortunately, the film did not do so well at the box office and failed to impress the critics. The...

The Matrix played a key role in reshaping the sci-fi landscape in Hollywood. It was one of the most influential sci-fi projects and established Keanu Reeves as one of the biggest action stars. The fans are in shock as Warner Bros. has announced a fifth installment in the franchise. Following the failure of The Matrix Resurrections, nobody expected them to take a risk with The Matrix 5.

Several reasons led to the downfall of The Matrix Resurrections, with one of the primary reasons being the absence of Hugo Weaving. Although Jonathan Groff played the role of Smith, it was nothing compared to Weaving’s charismatic aura as the Og antagonist. While the fans have started brainstorming the possibilities of the events for the fifth film, Weaving’s return is undoubtedly crucial.

Why do we need Hugo Weaving back for The Matrix 5?

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¡Los fans de Matrix están de enhorabuena! Todos los detalles de la próxima quinta entrega de ‘Matrix’.

De acuerdo con Variety, una quinta entrega de “Matrix” se encuentra en desarrollo. Será la primera entrega sin Lana ni Lily Wachowski como directoras. En su lugar, el guionista de “The Martian” y “The Cabin in the Woods”, Drew Goddard, se encargará de la dirección y del guion. Por su parte, Lana Wachowski, quien dirigió la última entrega de la saga, permanecerá como productora ejecutiva.

Goddard ha expresado su emoción por el proyecto: «No es una hipérbole decir que las películas de Matrix cambiaron el cine y mi vida. El exquisito arte de Lana y Lilly me inspira a diario, y estoy más que agradecido por la oportunidad de contar historias en su mundo».

«Drew llegó a Warner Bros. con una nueva idea que todos creemos que sería una manera increíble de continuar el mundo de Matrix,...

Warner Bros. has announced that the studio will be developing a new film in The Matrix franchise with filmmaker Drew Goddard. Though not many details have been revealed, the studio put out a statement saying that Goddard came to them with an idea that was original while also respecting the canon created by the Wachowskis in their films.

While a new Matrix film is interesting, fans still seem to be getting over the disappointment of The Matrix Resurrections. The fourth film in the franchise came eighteen years after the trilogy ended and opened to extremely divisive reviews from critics and audiences alike. If Warner Bros. decides to work on another film in the franchise, here are three mistakes that the fourth film made that the studio needs to avoid in The Matrix 5.

Keep Higher Stakes Unlike The Matrix Resurrections Keanu Reeves and Carrie-Anne Moss in The Matrix Resurrections

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Warner Bros. Confirmed That Matrix 5 is Currently In The Works At The Studio. (Photo Credit – IMDb)

The world of Neo is returning for a fifth Matrix movie! Yep, you heard it right! Warner bros. It has been confirmed that a fifth Matrix movie is in the works, but there is a significant change. For fans of the Matrix movies, the names Lily and Lana Wachowski hold are a big deal. But the studio confirmed that the pioneers won’t be returning to direct the new iteration of Matrix. Stepping into the legendary shoes is director Drew Goddard, writer of The Martian. Here’s everything we know about Matrix 5.

The Matrix movies have played a significant role in redefining the sci-fi genre in the cinema landscape. The film developed a cult following in the years after its release, inspiring many other movies to pay homage to its iconic visuals and storylines.

The action franchise that made Keanu Reeves the highest-paid actor for a project is reportedly developing a fifth film. The Matrix franchise released three films in the late ’90s and early 2000s helmed by directors Lily and Lana Wachowski. A fourth film, The Matrix: Resurrections, was released in 2021, with only Lana Wachowski having directorial duties. As the franchise returns for a fifth planned film, neither of the Wachowski’s are returning to direct the film.

Keanu Reeves’ The Matrix franchise will continue with a fifth film being planned at WB

Fans are not sure about the fifth film, especially after the studio decided to appoint a new director. Drew Goddard, who created Daredevil for Netflix, will take over from the Wachowski’s. However, fans highly doubt that the lack of Wachowskis’ creative minds would help a fifth film.

Keanu Reeves’ The Matrix 5 May Be A Bad Idea According To Some...

The most unexpected movie news of the day hit the internet today: Drew Goddard is attached to co-write and direct a fifth "The Matrix" film for Warner Bros. Discovery. It's unexpected largely because Lana Wachowski -- one of the key creative voices of this franchise, a director of the original trilogy, and the solo director of 2021's "The Matrix Resurrections" -- is stepping into an executive producer role this time around, since Goddard reportedly came to the studio with an idea for a new entry in this franchise that excited the folks in charge. On the surface, he may seem like a somewhat odd choice to usher "The Matrix" into the future, but several projects in Goddard's filmography lead us to believe he could be a great choice to take the reins.

His feature directorial debut, 2012's "The Cabin in the Woods," seems like it's going to be one thing...

Cabin In The Woods director Drew Goddard will write and direct a new instalment of The Matrix series. Here are the details.

Writer-director Drew Goddard, perhaps best known for his work on Buffy The Vampire Slayer and Ridley Scott’s The Martian, will write and direct a new instalment of The Matrix franchise for Warner Bros.

It has not yet been confirmed whether Keanu Reeves, Carrie Anne-Moss, Laurence Fishburne, Hugo Weaving or Jada Pinkett Smith are coming back for the fifth film in the franchise. Lana Wachowski is executive producing.

In a statement to Deadline, Goddard said, “It is not hyperbole to say The Matrix films changed both cinema and my life. Lana and Lilly’s exquisite artistry inspires me on a daily basis, and I am beyond grateful for the chance to tell stories in their world”.

Jesse Ehrman, Warner Bros Motion Pictures President of Production said, “Drew came to Warner Bros.

A case can be made that Drew Goddard is one of the more underappreciated genre voices to break through in the last 20 years. The filmmaker has had an impressive track record, from writing and directing a bonafide cult classic like Cabin in the Woods to also penning one of the best sci-fi movies of this century, 2015’s The Martian, which was adapted from the Andy Weir novel of the same name and earned Goddard an Oscar nomination. He also wrote the original Cloverfield and helmed the extremely overlooked Bad Times at the El Royale. In nerd circles, his name should be revered.

Even with that esteem though, we cannot ignore that a vast shadow of trepidation descended Wednesday afternoon when the news hit: Goddard has been tapped to write and direct what will be a fifth and currently untitled Matrix film—a first for a series which up until now...

Even though Warner Bros. and Village Roadshow once vowed to push forward with more “Matrix” projects with or without the involvement of The Wachowskis, we honestly thought the studios were done with “The Matrix” franchise following the only mildly-received “The Matrix Resurrections.” However, a surprising report from Deadline has announced that filmmaker Drew Goddard (“Cabin In The Woods”) is attached to write and direct a fifth “Matrix” film, which will continue the action-packed cyberpunk story.

Continue reading ‘Matrix 5’ In The Works With Writer/Director Drew Goddard & Lana Wachowski Producing at The Playlist.

A quarter of a century after the first Matrix movie, the franchise will be reloaded and refreshed with a script and direction by Drew Goddard, according to The Hollywood Reporter.

Goddard’s enlistment represents a departure for the series, which was directed and written by the Wachowskis for the first three episodes and Lana Wachowski for 2021’s The Matrix Resurrections. Lana will serve as an executive producer for the new film.

“It is not hyperbole to say The Matrix films changed both cinema and my life,” Goddard said in a statement.

Ready to see how much farther down the rabbit hole goes? A new chapter of The Matrix franchise is about to start, as the first film not directed by one the Wachowski siblings is now in the works. Currently known as The Matrix 5, the new movie has The Cabin In The Woods' Drew Goddard on board to write and direct this outing.

Lana Wachowski, who directed 2021's The Matrix Resurrections, is on board to executive produce this effort for Warner Bros.

Naturally, plot details are being withheld for now, nor do we know who from the films — including the likes of Keanu Reeves and Carrie-Anne Moss – might be returning, if any. All Warners president of production Jesse Ehrman would tease is that the story will advance the established world without straying too far from what made the series a success.

"Drew came to Warner Bros. with a new idea that...

The Matrix universe is expanding with a new movie helmed by Drew Goddard.

The writer and director, best known for his work on titles like The Martian, The Cabin in the Woods, and Netflix’s Daredevil series, will both direct the film and pen its screenplay. Goddard has plenty of experience with sci-fi, having gotten his start penning episodes of Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Angel, and Lost.

Currently untitled, the project will be the first Matrix film to not directly involve creators Lana and Lilly Wachowski, though the former will serve as executive producer. Plot details are currently being kept under wraps, but it sounds like Goddard has a strong vision to extend the franchise.

“Drew came to Warner Bros. with a new idea that we all believe would be an incredible way to continue the Matrix world, by both honoring what Lana and Lilly began over 25 years ago and...

Whoa! A new Matrix movie is in the works, with The Cabin in the Woods filmmaker Drew Goddard sorting red and blue pills for another chapter in the legendary action science-fiction franchise Lana and Lilly Wachowski created. Obviously, Warner Bros. is the studio with Lana Wachowski as an executive producer. Goddard is dialing in as the project’s director and writer. However, it remains uncertain if Keanu Reeves, Carrie Anne-Moss, Laurence Fishburne, Hugo Weaving, and Jada Pinkett Smith will return for the next series installment.

“Drew came to Warner Bros. with a new idea that we all believe would be an incredible way to continue the Matrix world, by both honoring what Lana and Lilly began over 25-years ago and offering a unique perspective based on his own love of the series and characters,” said Jesse Ehrman, Warner Bros. Motion Pictures President of Production. “The entire team at Warner Bros. Discovery...

Warner Bros. is heading back into The Matrix, but this time without Lana or Lilly Wachowski at the helm. THR reports today that The Cabin in the Woods filmmaker Drew Goddard will write and direct the new feature.

Plot details remain under wraps at this time, but THR reports that Goddard presented a new take that will extend the franchise. Lana Wachowski will remain on board as executive producer.

“Drew came to Warner Bros. with a new idea that we all believe would be an incredible way to continue the Matrix world, by both honoring what Lana and Lilly began over 25-years ago and offering a unique perspective based on his own love of the series and characters,” said Warner Bros. Motion Pictures president of production Jesse Ehrman in a statement. “The entire team at Warner Bros. Discovery is thrilled for Drew to be making this new Matrix film, adding...

Get ready to return to "The Matrix," this time with a brand new filmmaker at the helm. Warner Bros. has indeed decided to revisit one of the most beloved action/sci-fi franchises of all time, with Drew Goddard ("The Cabin in the Woods") set to write and direct the forthcoming sequel installment. This will mark the first time since the original movie hit theaters in 1999 that neither Lana nor Lilly Wachowski will not be involved in a directing capacity.

According to Variety, Lana Wachowski is on board as an executive producer for the new film, which does not currently have a title. Plot details are being kept under wraps at this time. There's also no word yet on casting, so it's unclear if Keanu Reeves or Carrie Anne-Moss, for example, will return. Goddard had this to say about it: 

"It is not hyperbole to say 'The Matrix' films...

The Martian Adapted Screenplay nominee and The Cabin in the Woods filmmaker Drew Goddard has been set to write and direct a new Matrix movie at Warner Bros. with the franchise’s original co-scribe and co-director Lana Wachowski executive producing.

It’s still early days in regards to whether core castmembers Keanu Reeves, Carrie Anne-Moss, Laurence Fishburne, Hugo Weaving, and Jada Pinkett Smith are coming back.

Goddard will produce with partner Sarah Esberg via their Goddard Textiles banner.

Jesse Ehrman, Warner Bros. Motion Pictures President of Production said “Drew came to Warner Bros. with a new idea that we all believe would be an incredible way to continue the Matrix world, by both honoring what Lana and Lilly began over 25-years ago and offering a unique perspective based on his own love of the series and characters. The entire team at Warner Bros. Discovery...

Warner Bros. is heading back into The Matrix, and this time Drew Goddard is leading the charge.

Goddard, the fan-favorite writer-director whose credits include The Martian, The Cabin in the Woods and World War Z, has been tapped to write and direct a new Matrix feature for the studio, Warners announced Wednesday.

This will be the first The Matrix film not to directly involve creators Lana and Lilly Wachowski, though Lana Wachowski will act as an executive producer on the new installment.

Plot details are being kept hidden on the Nebuchadnezzar, though the studio said Goddard approached the company with a new take to extend the franchise.

“Drew came to Warner Bros. with a new idea that we all believe would be an incredible way to continue the Matrix world, by both honoring what Lana and Lilly began over 25 years ago and offering a unique perspective based on his own...

Warner Bros. is going back to the Matrix.

The studio announced that a fifth “Matrix” movie is in development. It’ll be the first installment without Lana or Lily Wachowski as directors. Instead, “The Martian” screenwriter Drew Goddard will handle filmmaking duties. He will also write the script and produce with his partner at Goddard Textiles, Sarah Esberg. Lana Wachowski, who helmed the most recent “Matrix” installment, 2021’s “Resurrections,” is attached as an executive producer.

It’s not clear who from the “Matrix” universe — Keanu Reeves and Carrie-Anne Moss have anchored all of the prior movies as Neo and Trinity, while Yahya Abdul-Mateen II, Jonathan Groff, Neil Patrick Harris and Priyanka Chopra Jonas joined in the most recent iteration — will return.

Plot details haven’t been revealed, but Warner Bros. Motion Pictures president of production Jesse Ehrman teases that the story will advance the fantasy world without straying too far...

Neo is getting a new look courtesy of a new entry in “The Matrix” franchise.

Warner Bros. announced that the studio is in the works on a new “Matrix” installment courtesy of Oscar-nominated filmmaker Drew Goddard, who wrote the screenplay for “The Martian” and co-wrote and directed “The Cabin in the Woods.” Goddard will write and direct a new “Matrix” movie for the studio, as well as produce with partner Sarah Esberg via their Goddard Textiles banner.

“The Matrix” film series writer/director and co-creator Lana Wachowski is executive producing. No casting or plot details were unveiled.

“Drew came to Warner Bros. with a new idea that we all believe would be an incredible way to continue the ‘Matrix’ world, by both honoring what Lana and Lilly began over 25-years ago and offering a unique perspective based on his own love of the series and characters,” Jesse Ehrman, Warner Bros.

Warner Bros is reviving its Matrix franchise and has hired Drew Goddard to write, direct, and produce a new film.

Goddard will produce with partner Sarah Esberg through their Goddard Textiles, while The Matrix franchise writer-director Lana Wachowski will serve as executive producer.

The Matrix launched in 1999 and along with three subsequent instalments – The Matrix Reloaded, The Matrix Revolutions, and The Matrix Resurrections most recently in 2021 – grossed $1.8bn worldwide.

Goddard earned an Oscar screenplay nomination for The Martian.

His feature credits include Cloverfield and World War Z (as screenwriter) and The Cabin In The Woods and Bad Times At The El Royale (as screenwriter/director.

Warner Bros is reviving its Matrix franchise and has hired Drew Goddard to write, direct, and produce a new film.

Goddard will produce with partner Sarah Esberg through their Goddard Textiles, while The Matrix franchise writer-director Lana Wachowski will serve as executive producer.

The Matrix launched in 1999 and along with three subsequent instalments – The Matrix Reloaded, The Matrix Revolutions, and The Matrix Resurrections most recently in 2021 – grossed $1.8bn worldwide.

Goddard earned an Oscar screenplay nomination for The Martian.

His feature credits include Cloverfield and World War Z (as screenwriter) and The Cabin In The Woods and Bad Times At The El Royale (as screenwriter/director.

Thanks to The Wachowskis and Joel Silver, Keanu Reeves’ The Matrix saw the light of day after several roadblocks the movie endured. The sci-fi masterpiece went on to be a huge hit opening doors for more installments to the franchise.

Keanu Reeves as Neo in The Matrix franchise

The directors Lana and Lilly Wachowski went through several tests at Warner Brothers to convince the studio that they were capable of helming the $70 million project. They even took a different approach to presenting the screenplay. But then another set of challenges were lurking above the project, the constant rejections from the favored stars for the primary roles.

One Actor Turned Down The Matrix Saying The Movie Will Be Flop

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The Matrix was released on 31 March 1999, and the movie has retained its fan following. But making it was far too complex. Newcomers Lana Wachowski and...

The Matrix franchise has to be one of the greatest sci-fi movie series ever made that has pushed the genre to a new height. But it was never easy to make it. There were a lot of changes in the cast of several characters, including Neo and Trinity. But interestingly, the Wachowskis presented the script in a very different way.

Keanu Reeves as Neo in The Matrix films

Directed by the Wachowski siblings; Lilly Wachowski and Lana Wachowski, The Matrix franchise started on a weird note, at least not what Warner Brothers expected. The duo reportedly presented the script in a format that was beyond the wildest imagination of the studio. No wonder they picked it up after several rejections from so many different studios.

The Unusual Presentation Of The Matrix Script By The Wachowskis Lilly Wachowski and Lana Wachowski. Credit: Creative Commons

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The Marvel Cinematic Universe used to be at the apex of the world of Cinema at one time, especially thanks to the massive hit of the Avengers films. Since 2008’s Iron Man, fans were immediately drawn into the world created by several talented people, as it was evident they were planning something incredible. Interestingly enough, The Matrix was also inspired by a rare 1993 Marvel comic.

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The Marvel Cinematic Universe has undergone numerous changes and developments over the years, getting mixed responses from fans and critics alike. After all, fans still fondly remember the heydays of Marvel, especially when The Avengers came out in 2012. That film pretty much changed the course of superhero movies forever.

The Matrix Drew Inspiration From A Rare 1993 Marvel Comic Ectokid’s Dex Mungo

According to People, Lily and Lana Wachowski were born in the mid-’60s and raised in Chicago. During their high school years,...

Keanu Reeves has earned widespread acclaim not only for his exceptional acting abilities but also for his reputation as one of the most genuinely kind and humble individuals in Hollywood. Beyond his cinematic achievements, Reeves has become a symbol of humility and just being plain nice. He was also part of a grueling training process for The Matrix.

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The iconic actor is celebrated for his outstanding performances in iconic films like John Wick, Speed, The Matrix, and many others. Keanu Reeves’ impressive filmography has solidified his status as one of the most highly regarded and respected names in the business for good reason.

The Matrix Cast Had To Endure A Lot of Grueling Training Another scene from The Matrix

The release of The Matrix in March 1999 was impeccably timed, coinciding with an era marked by the burgeoning potential of the internet, juxtaposed with the looming uncertainty of Y...

1999 was famously a great year for film, and it’s hard to pick what masterpiece from that year stands out as the greatest. Is it Paul Thomas Anderson’s “Magnolia”? Stanley Kubrick’s “Eyes Wide Shut”? Spike Jonze’s “Being John Malkovich”? One could reasonably come up with hundreds of answers (even the teen films that year were pretty great), but it’s hard to deny the most influential film of the year came from Lana and Lilly Wachowski.

On March 24, 1999, the Wachowskis invited America into “The Matrix:” a speculative science fiction world where the reality as we know it is all a lie. In the martial arts sci-fi saga, computer programmer and hacker Neo discovers that the peaceful world he lives in — a world that heavily resembles 1999 North America — is a simulation created by self-aware machines that went to war with their makers and won, trapping all of...

The Matrix franchise directed by Lilly Wachowski, and Lana Wachowski, at least the first trilogy, has altered the notion of the very foundation of sci-fi action movies in Hollywood. The franchise is complex and rich in narrative which attracted Keanu Reeves who played the protagonist.

Keanu Reeves as Neo in The Matrix franchise

Reeves’ association with the franchise is fascinating, it was primarily because of his faith in the layered structure of the narratives that vowed to revolutionize the essence of science fiction tales on screens with astounding visuals. So, for Reeves, The Matrix will always be on top of any action movie.

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International independent production company and financier Gold Rush Pictures has signed a deal with Germany’s X Filme Creative Pool to participate in financing and co-produce the next three projects written and directed and/or produced by Tom Tykwer, including features and TV series.

The partnership follows Gold Rush Pictures recent investment in Tykwer’s German contemporary drama “The Light,” the filmmaker’s return to the big screen after seven years and four seasons as writer and director of the hit series “Babylon Berlin.” It is the writer-director’s first feature film since his 2016 adaptation of “A Hologram for the King,” starring Tom Hanks.

Currently in production, “The Light” (“Das Licht”) centres on a troubled family who take on a mysterious woman as a housekeeper. When she successfully shakes up the lives of the family, she then confronts them with the dark fate of her own. The film stars Lars Eidinger,...

Regarding the most polarizing cinematic visions in the past decade or so, it’s hard not to think of Cloud Atlas – the ambitious, centuries-spanning Sci-Fi epic directed by Tom Tykver and the Wachowski sisters. Also recorded as one of the most expensive independent films ever produced, the bold spiritual journey at the heart of Cloud Atlas divided audiences down the middle, leaving many to scratch their heads and ponder what the fate of the characters meant in the end. After all, the star-studded ensemble cast played multiple roles in the film across various timelines, with the story spanning from 1849 to 2321 in ways that intrinsically crossover and connect to a cerebral puzzle piece for viewers to solve. As such, a movie like Cloud Atlas warrants repeat viewings like no other.

Although recent reappraisals of the film have been more favorable in retrospect, a lot went into the making of Cloud Atlas...

The Wachowskis' 1999 cyber-thriller "The Matrix" took the world by surprise. Although cyber-thrillers and V.R.-inflected sci-fi films were de rigueur throughout the '90s, the Wachowskis' unique blend of black-trench coat cool, overloaded action, and trippy pop existentialism shook the zeitgeist in unprecedented ways. The premise was powerful: in the distant future, humanity will be enslaved by intelligent machines and bodily stuffed into goopy cocoons. The electrical impulses in human brains are used by the Machines as a power supply, and every human being has a needle plugged into their skulls. In order to keep those impulses pulsing, the Machines have created an elaborate virtual reality for its living batteries, an electric realm called the Matrix. The Matrix is what you or I might call "the real world." 

The notion that our perceived lives are merely an illusion is quite ancient, and even the sci-fi spin on that philosophy...

Hollywood has already been toying with generative AI video tools for film and TV production, but with varying results and an existential threat to workers in visual effects and other postproduction work especially.

So the promise and peril of Sora, Sam Altman’s newly-unveiled text-to-video technology from OpenAI that claims to create highly detailed visual scenes from simple text prompts dominated a discussion on AI and worldbuilding in film and TV at the Berlin Film Festival on Saturday.

Dave Clark, a Los Angeles director and early-adopter of AI tools represented by Secret Level, argued, rather than feel threatened, creators need to embrace AI technologies for content never yet imagined or realized. “This is game changing with what we’re dealing with. You shouldn’t fear your job. You should fear the person who uses these tools,” Clark argued.

The Sora system can seemingly produce videos of complex scenes with multiple characters,...

Lilly Wachowski is bound to direct “Trash Mountain,” a queer comedy-drama starring rising comedian and actor Caleb Hearon. The film follows a young gay man living in Chicago who returns to his hometown in Missouri following the death of his hoarder father.

Along with starring in the feature, Hearon also co-wrote the script with Ruby Caster. Colin Trevorrow, who directed Hearon in “Jurassic World Dominion,” is producing the feature with his banner Metronome Film Co., alongside Eddie Vaisman and Julia Lebedev for Sight Unseen.

“Trash Mountain” will mark the first solo directorial feature effort for Wachowski, who is best known for writing and helming the original “Matrix” trilogy with her sister, Lana Wachowski. The duo’s other projects include the lesbian crime thriller “Bound” and the colorful manga adaptation “Speed Racer.”

In recent years, Lilly has worked in television, as a co-creator of Netflix’s “Sense 8” and as a showrunner,...

Adam Sandler is continuing his Safdie collaborations with another Netflix project.

While the “SNL” alum and Happy Madison mega-producer is set to star in the Safdie Brothers’ upcoming untitled sports memorabilia Netflix movie, Josh Safdie will direct Sandler in a stand-up comedy special for the streamer. The as-yet untitled special will be Sandler’s second for Netflix after his 2018 Emmy-nominated “100% Fresh.”

Sandler’s Netflix deal, which has been extended twice, produced films like “Leo,” “You Are So Not Invited To My Bat Mitzvah,” “Hustle,” and two “Murder Mystery” movies. Sandler also stars in “Spaceman” alongside Carey Mulligan and Paul Dano; the feature will be released on Netflix March 1.

The Safdie Brothers have marked a creative split as of late, with Benny Safdie co-writing the Sandler-fronted sports movie but stepping away as co-director. Josh Safdie will solo direct.

Benny Safdie, who will make his own solo feature directorial debut with A24’s “The Smashing Machine,...