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The Matrix and The International directors ready to start shooting epic sci-fi adaptation Cloud Atlas with Halle Berry, Tom Hanks and more

The epic sci-fi adaptation Cloud Atlas – which is being co-written and co-directed by The Matrix siblings Andy and Lana Wachowski, along with The International director Tom Tykwer – is set to begin lensing in September at Germany’s Studio Babelsberg, according to THR. The large scale project stars Tom Hanks, Halle Berry, Hugo Weaving, Susan ….

Cult sci-fi classics Carpenter’s Thing and Wachowski’s Matrix on big screen for one night

The Matrix was the last film that I went to see multiple times in theaters with no other reason than how badass it was. I’ve done it since, but only for social reasons, such as hanging out with friends. Someone really needs to do a documentary on that film’s affect on popular culture of the ….

Halle Berry confirms role in upcoming “Matrix-like” sci-fi film adaptation by Wachowskis

I was researching the article on The Andy and Lana Wachowski’s upcoming projects (HERE), and according to newsinfilm, while fielding questions after a screening of her latest film, Frankie & Alice, Oscar winner Halle Berry confirmed that she will play a role in Andy and Lana Wachowski’s other new film project, titled Cloud Atlas, which ….

The Matrix creators reach out to Will Smith for new secret action film project

Andy and Lana (formerly Larry) Wachowski – the wunderkinds behind the sci-fi classic The Matrix – are developing a secret project at Warner Bros. called Hood, which is described as a modern, urban take on Robin Hood, according to an exclusive THR report. The Wachowskis are writing and attached to direct the film, currently shrouded ….

More new action photos released from martial arts epic Ninja Assassin

Raizo (Rain) is one of the deadliest assassins in the world. Taken from the streets as a child, he was transformed into a trained killer by the Ozunu Clan, a secret society whose very existence is considered a myth. But haunted by the merciless execution of his friend by the Clan, Raizo breaks free from ….

Get a free Ninja Assassin hoodie if you’re attending the famous NYC Village Halloween Parade this evening?

That’s the text message I just received. But I do not know if they’re giving these out to just anyone OR, if you need the text – just a warning! If I get any additional info, I’ll update this post from my phone. The text didn’t specify. However, the mere chance to get a free ….

Will Ninja Assassin, Prince of Persia and others appear at Comic-Con ’09

Speaking of martial arts films, Ninja Assassin, the long-awaited martial-arts action film from the Wachowski brothers and director James McTeigue – who’s also attached to helm X-Men Origins: Magneto – isn’t on the official Warner Bros. Comic-Con schedule, but rumor on the web is that it could have a secret screening, and may be a ….

BIG Comic-Con news: Avatar and Tron footage in 3-D: ABC’s Lost panel with surprise guests: Warner’s brings Ninja Assassin and Jonah Hex: Peter Jackson brings District 9: Screenings for Fox’s unseen Dollhouse ep. & new V sci-fi series

The folks over at Sci-Fi Wire have posted even more grand events that will be happening at Comic-Con San Diego between July 22nd and 26th. Keep in mind that the full list of events hasn’t been published yet, so some of these events and/or times could change.

Are The Wachowski Brothers directing Plastic Man next? Or Superman?

A contributor to Ain’t It Cool News sent the website some juicy news (and rumors) on the status of some high-profile projects over at Warner Bros. Among the tidbits they sent, the poster says that: Ninja Assassin is complete, and awaiting a suitable marketing strategy and release from the studio, which will most likely to ….

The Changeling trailer launches

The first trailer for the Clint Eastwood thriller Changeling, has launched. Changeling tells the fact-based tale of Christine Collins (played by Angelina Jolie), a single mother living in 1920’s Los Angeles, whose young son goes missing one day. Months later, police find the boy and return him to his mother – with only one problem ….

The Animatrix film review

The ANIMATRIX is a series of animated short films, inspired by and linked to the MATRIX universe. They were created by some of the hottest Japanese animators working in the industry today. The following reviews are for each of the nine shorts. The Final Flight Of The Osiris The first short within the Animatrix disc ….

The Warner Brothers Fall Preview

Originally Published: September 1, 2005 Hollywood’s long, dreary summer finally is over. Now it’s on to the good stuff. And it better be good, if film studios hope to salvage what’s shaping up as the worst year for film attendance since the late 1990s. After a summer season that left audiences generally uninterested, the fall ….

The Ultimate Matrix Collection debuts on Blu-ray hi-def in October

The Ultimate Matrix Collection brings the motion pictures that fans have most requested in high definition to Blu-ray for the first time on October 14 from Warner Home Video and Village Roadshow. This seven-disc collection contains the complete Matrix Trilogy in high definition video and lossless high definition 5.1 audio (Dolby TrueHD), each with hours ….

All the details on the Wachoski Brothers’ Ninja Assassin, plus a bloody still from the film

Genre: Action Adventure Director: James McTeigue Writer: Matthew Sand and J. Michael Straczynski Producers: Joel Silver, Grant Hill, Larry Wachowski, Andy Wachowski Executive Producers: Thomas Tull, Jon Jashni, William Fay Cast: Rain, Naomie Harris, Ben Miles, Sho Kosugi, Rick Yune Raizo (Rain) is one of the deadliest assassins in the world. Taken from the streets ….