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The Matrix Reloaded  

Keanu Reeves, Carrie Anne Moss, Laurence Fishburne, Hugo Weaving, Jada Pinkett Smith, Rupert Reid, Christine Anu, Nona Gaye.
Written by Andy and Larry Wachowski
Produced by Joel Silver
Directed by Andy and Larry Wachowski

Status: In production
Released by Warner Brothers
ETA: Summer 2003
Trailer:
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Official Website
| HackThe Matrix.com

Sequel to the 1999 blockbuster that impressed critics and movie goers alike. There are no confirmed plot details to be found anywhere at the moment and only indeed the only news that is confirmed is the casting. Keanu Reeves will return along with Laurence Fishburne, Carrie-Anne Moss and Hugo Weaving. Newcomers include Aaliyah (Romeo Must Die, hit single Try Again and the upcoming Queen Of The Damned) and Will Smith's missus Jada Pinkett-Smith (Scream 2). Reports that both Reeves and Carrie Anne Moss have injured themselves during intense training have come through too. Filming is scheduled to begin at the end of March this year.

Got or found a scoop on The Matrix 2 (or 3)? Email me now!


Latest updates


29th May 2002: The Matrix Reloaded Update:
"You [may] have seen some really good freeway chase sequences in your day," declares [second unit director] David Ellis, "but you haven't seen one where guys are leaping from car to car and fighting as they leap and doing all the Matrix stuff in the middle of the car chase as well!"

The report above, from Sci Fi Wire, includes an interview with The Matrix sequels second unit director David Ellis. And he even went on to say...

"And Trinity [Carrie-Anne Moss] does some pretty amazing motorcycle riding. It's going to be cool. ... Before they left [for Australia], we saw some, like, 60 seconds of stuff, some really quick things, but it's going to be cool. And those guys [writers/directors Larry and Andy Wachowski] are so talented and so hands-on and [involved with] every single little minute detail that happens in the film." Check out the full article.


27th May 2002: The Matrix Reloaded Update:
There has been more Matrix filming, this time spotted in a tunnel. This from Dark Horizons,

Trinity, Morpheus and a Chinese Guy where all present. The scene we witnessed was of an old man (dressed in dark brown clothes and with a beard - looked homeless) being chased by a group of people including Trinity, Morpheus and the Chinese Guy (cannot remember his name but he had round dark glasses on). Trinity has a lot of hair gel and is wearing a long leather coat. We were only able to stay and watch for about 10 mins before we were kicked out by security (they told us that the supervisor did not want us their, and by state rail people to either get in a train or leave).

Go here for more.



20th May 2002: The Matrix Reloaded Update:
The teasers for both The Matrix Reloaded and The Matrix Revolutions have been posted on the official website in Quicktime format. Click on the links below to download the trailer.

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6th May 2002 - The Matrix Reloaded Update:
Time.com have posted new images from The Matrix Reloaded, along with a rather detailed report. Click here to see pics of Neo, Morpheus and the city of Zion.

There are a few spoilers in this report, so beware if you don't want to know.....

Details about the further adventures of Neo have been closely guarded, but we found some clues on the set in Sydney, where the cast and crew have been working since September and are expected to wrap this summer. On a remote corner of a sound stage stand dozens of latex, life-size replicas of the dastardly Agent Smith (Hugo Weaving), all in single file. Why so many Smiths? Since the original film, Smith has learned to replicate himself (he's a computer virus), which means Neo will have to fight several Smiths at once.

Across the stage, in front of the cameras and under the lights, we find Reeves in his familiar uniform (long black coat, dark shades) at the bottom of a crater being drenched by a rainstorm manufactured by overhead sprinklers. Later, drying off in his trailer, Reeves won't elaborate on that particular shot (it takes place in a climactic battle scene in part three), but he does give the following overview of the trilogy: "The first one is about birth," says Reeves. "The second one is life; the third is death." Thanks, Keanu. Full report.

14/4/02
Moviehole report that Rupert Reid, from TV's "Blue Heelers", has joined the cast of The Matrix Reloaded.

"It's believed his role is of great importance to the movies, but is being kept under wraps. Reid is believed to have been signed for both films, but Reloaded having already shot the majority of it's scenes - will probably only feature him minutely".

Redi's contract apparently states that he isn't allowed to talk about his character or involvement ib the two sequels.


10/4/02
Some news on The Matrix Revisited has finally arrived after a dry couple of months. Firstly, the official website is now up and running promising some really cool stuff over the next couple of months or so. There are some cool effects images, mainly that super explosion they did in Sydney back in February and various blue screen stuff, along with interviews and virtual tours. Check it out at WhatistheMatrix.com.

Cast news. The part of Zee, originally to be played by the late Aaliyah, has gone to fellow singer Nona Gaye. She will appear in both The Matrix Reloaded and The Matrix Revolutions. You can check out a pic of Nona here.

Lastly for today, it appears that we may see an early trailer for The Matrix Reloaded before Attack Of The Clones. The trailer will not be attached to the print of AOTC, so whether or not you see it with the movie will differ from cinema to cinema. Other films that are expected to be shown before Epsiode II include The Sin Eater, Men In Black 2, Like Mike and Minority Report. Star Wars, Episode II - Attack Of The Clones in released on May 16th.


27/2/02
I don't know if the following has been picked up before, but I was surfing over at Film.com and came across this site that has posted three pages from an early draft of 'The Matrix 2'. I can't guarantee the if these are authentic or not, but they make pretty cool reading. Click here to visit PointlessWasteOfTime.com.



26/2/02
The official website now has various images, Quicktime 360 degree maps to follow as well as production notes and all of the latest news over at HackTheMatrix.com. Now you're gonna need a password to get in, so here's what you have to do. Go to the site and click on the keyboard. Then type in 'reload' in the box that appears and you'll be granted access. Enjoy.


2/1/01
The official website for The Matrix Reloaded is now up although there's not a lot up there at the moment.


17/12/01
Dark Horizons reports that the Irish Press are hinting that Irish singer Samantha Mumba will take over the part that Aaliyah was to play in bothe sequels.


11/12/01
An update. The Matrix Reloaded will hit cinemas in the summer (probably May) of 2003 with The Matrix 3 (Revolutions) just six months later in November. Warner Brothers therefore have moved the third Harry Potter movie to the summer of 2004 so that the films arn't competing with each other. The Matrix Reloaded will be released at around about the same time as Terminator 3: The RIse Of The machines, of which, Warners have just aquired the domestic distribution rights.

To update things since our last posting, R and B star Aaliyah was tragically killed in an airplane crash at the end of August. Her role in The Matrix sequels is thought to have been recast. Joel SIlver was quoted in saying this at the time;

"We are all deeply saddened by this tragedy, Aaliyah's acting career was just blossoming. She had remarkable talent and charisma and great potential. The Wachowskis and I, as well as the production executives at Warner Bros. Pictures, were looking forward to working with her in the two Matrix films as well as many other future projects. Her passing is a tremendous loss. Our hearts go out to her loved ones."


In other sad news, actress Gloria Foster who played The Oracle in the first movie, passed away at the beginning of October. She was 64. The actress is thought to have completed most of her work on Reloaded but had yet to start The Matrix Revolutions. Again her part is to be recast.

Shooting re-starts in early 2002.


12
/8/01
Bad news for 'Matrix' fans everywhere!!!! Joel SIlver has been speaking on SciFi.com and states that The Matrix Reloaded may not hit our screens until the summer of 2003.


"It's just it's an enormous project," he said.

"It's a staggering project. There's so much dealing with it, it's unbelievable,
and they just need time to finish both movies, because we're shooting them as
one big movie. It's not back to back. It's one movie, so they'll finish shooting
it, and then they'll take the time to finish the movies." (originally appeared at SciFi.com)


31/7/01
It seems Beverley Hills 90210 star Luke Perry is set to appear in the Matrix sequels as too is breakdancing star Reinen. Their roles aren't known as of yet, but we'll keep you posted.

26/7/01
That Aaliyah has been talking about The Matrix Reloaded again. this time with The Herald Sun. This time she gives a little more away, "My character gets introduced in part two but has quite a lot to do in part 3."

24/7/01
The Matrix sequels are not commented on that much in this interview with Aaliyah with Time Magazine, but she does touch on the subject and is worth a read.

26/6/01
Coming Attractions have posted a set of pics taken aroung the San Francisco Posey tunnela few days back. They include shots of the Metropolitan Police Cars which strangely all have the same number plate, 42 009. Check out the pics at CA.


11/5/01
Entertainment Weekly have revealed the full title of The Matrix 2, it will be 'The Matrix Reloaded'. Hmm.


9/5/01
Aint It Cool posted a pic of Jada Pinkett Smith's stunt double in the movie. She's pictured skipping past a trailer on her way to the set and you can check it out by clicking here.


Update: 1/5/01
Hot Italian babe Monica Belluci is to star in The Matrix sequels. Her part is however, still unannounced. Good old Aint It Cool dug up some sexy stills of the actress plus a small movie file. Go there.


Update: 8/4/01 - It has been reported that shooting on the Australian leg of The Matrix 2 has been posponed due to the death of Keanu Reeves' former girlfriend Jennifer Syme.
Source: TheMatrixOnline.com



Update: 7/4/01


Images (c) Levendis
Dark Horizons had some stills sent to them from the Oakland set of the movie. Check out the 'grey suited people' on the left and a promo poster for 'Burlyman' used in the car chase sequences.
Source: Dark Horizons, Levendis.


Aint It Cool news scored possibly one of this year's biggest scoops, exclusive set pics from The Matrix 2. Follow this link to see pictures of the Wachowski's, Trinity, Morpheus, some banged up motors, dreadlocked computer 'virii'
and....well just take a look.

Source: AICN


Update: 18/3/01
: Dark Horizons had the following submitted to them back last week."I live in San Francisco, Ca, so I thought I would head over to the Alameda Point Navy Base. This is where they are setting up to shoot the new Matrix. Well I can say it's one long set, as we all know they are going to shoot some highway scene. Well it's well over a mile in length. At one end is a overpass (west end) and the other has a opening into the set. Looks like alot of work was going on moving what looked to be railroad ties and some metal work. At one point a motorcycle came and entered the set from the east end, it looked like a test of sorts." Joel Silver himself also had something to say as he was interviewed attending the premiere of Exit Wounds, "The scripts are so spectacular and the boys [Andy and Larry Wachowski] are very specific, they don't let anyone else see them because they don't to ruin the surprises. There are a lot of surprises in this movie coming up. They're being careful about who reads them and what they let out. [Regarding] all the activity, I don't know where [the Internet is] getting it from, because there are very few scripts around. The movies are going to be absolutely unbelievable - visual effects you cannot believe, incredible characters, great story."



Update: 9/3/01
: Both Harold Perrineau (The Edge) and Daniel Bernhardt (Mortal Kombat Annihilation) have been cast in the two Matrix sequels.



Update: 7/3/01
: Hugo Weaving held an interview with the New York Post about his involvement with The Matrix sequels. Apprarently, each cast member that has been given a script that has been printed on paper that cannot be photocopied. The script has each cast memvers named plastered across it, so they can be easily traced. Some actors still have not seen the script although there are just three weeks to go until shooting is underway. "Even actors who've signed on haven't got their scripts yet," Weaving says. "They know they're playing such-and-such a role, but they don't know anything about it!" When asked if he could let any secrets out about the films he replied "look, the plot develops in a really fantastic, really interesting way. But I honestly can't tell you anything more than that." Source: ComingSoon.net



Update 5/3/2001
Carrie Anne Moss, while doing the publicity rounds for the upcoming stateside release of Memento said that she is off to San Francisco in a weeks time. She said that she has had six months of intense training for the two sequels that will be shot together. Production is due to continue at Fox's studios in Australia afterwards and that should last just over a year. Interview was with IF Magazine. Sourced from Dark Horizons

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