Giftheck 916 Posted March 15, 2017 Share Posted March 15, 2017 Original thread title: The Matrix reboot (rumour) Get it? get it? I'll shut up now. http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/heat-vision/matrix-reboot-works-at-warner-bros-986292 Quote More Matrix? Bet on it. It’s still not clear what shape the project will take, but sources tell The Hollywood Reporter that Warner Bros. is in the early stages of developing a relaunch of The Matrix, the iconic 1999 sci-fi movie that is considered one of the most original films in cinematic history, with Zak Penn in talks to write a treatment. Sources say there is potential interest in Michael B. Jordan to star, but much must be done before the project is ready to go. At this point, the Wachowski siblings, who wrote and directed the original and its two sequels, are not involved and the nature of their potential engagement with a new version has not been determined. Certainly, Warners would want the two filmmakers to give at minimum a blessing to the nascent project. The studio had no comment. Joel Silver, who produced the original trilogy, is said to have approached Warners about the idea of mining The Matrix for a potential new film. However, Silver sold his interest in all his movies to the studio in 2012 for about $30 million, according to sources. Warners is said to be leery of including him in any meaningful role, as he not only has a reputation for budget-control issues, but apparently has a strained relationship with the Wachowskis. The siblings hold much more meaning for fans than the producer. Silver's reps did not immediately respond to a request for comment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
More Matrix? Bet on it. It’s still not clear what shape the project will take, but sources tell The Hollywood Reporter that Warner Bros. is in the early stages of developing a relaunch of The Matrix, the iconic 1999 sci-fi movie that is considered one of the most original films in cinematic history, with Zak Penn in talks to write a treatment. Sources say there is potential interest in Michael B. Jordan to star, but much must be done before the project is ready to go. At this point, the Wachowski siblings, who wrote and directed the original and its two sequels, are not involved and the nature of their potential engagement with a new version has not been determined. Certainly, Warners would want the two filmmakers to give at minimum a blessing to the nascent project. The studio had no comment. Joel Silver, who produced the original trilogy, is said to have approached Warners about the idea of mining The Matrix for a potential new film. However, Silver sold his interest in all his movies to the studio in 2012 for about $30 million, according to sources. Warners is said to be leery of including him in any meaningful role, as he not only has a reputation for budget-control issues, but apparently has a strained relationship with the Wachowskis. The siblings hold much more meaning for fans than the producer. Silver's reps did not immediately respond to a request for comment.
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,265 Posted March 15, 2017 Share Posted March 15, 2017 Every single film.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BloodBoal 7,538 Posted March 15, 2017 Share Posted March 15, 2017 Just now, Stefancos said: Every single film.... That catchphrase is for movies turned into TV series! If you don't know how to properly use it, don't use it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,265 Posted March 15, 2017 Share Posted March 15, 2017 It applies to films now too! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A24 4,333 Posted March 15, 2017 Share Posted March 15, 2017 The original one is dated according to the new public? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,265 Posted March 15, 2017 Share Posted March 15, 2017 Of course! They used phone booths! Modern audiences have no idea what those are. And the cellphones they used were massive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A24 4,333 Posted March 15, 2017 Share Posted March 15, 2017 Can't the siblings CGI the old cellphones into iPhone lookalikes so that the new public is able to understand what's going on? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BloodBoal 7,538 Posted March 15, 2017 Share Posted March 15, 2017 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,265 Posted March 15, 2017 Share Posted March 15, 2017 The Matrix is even the wrong title. It should be called The Cloud! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A24 4,333 Posted March 15, 2017 Share Posted March 15, 2017 I guess the part of Neo will be played by either Chris Pine or Ryan Gosling, right? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Giftheck 916 Posted March 15, 2017 Author Share Posted March 15, 2017 7 minutes ago, Alexcremers said: I guess the part of Neo will be played by either Chris Pine or Ryan Gosling, right? The article implies they're looking at Michael B. Jordan for the lead. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,265 Posted March 15, 2017 Share Posted March 15, 2017 Surely he will play Morpheus, right? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A24 4,333 Posted March 15, 2017 Share Posted March 15, 2017 Denis Villeneuve: "Yes, I will do it!" Nick1Ø66 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,265 Posted March 15, 2017 Share Posted March 15, 2017 But will Deakins? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KK 3,307 Posted March 15, 2017 Share Posted March 15, 2017 18 minutes ago, BloodBoal said: Chris Pratt! With Jennifer Lawrence as Trinity. No Fassbender? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BloodBoal 7,538 Posted March 15, 2017 Share Posted March 15, 2017 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A24 4,333 Posted March 15, 2017 Share Posted March 15, 2017 Fassbender could play Mr. Smith. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BloodBoal 7,538 Posted March 15, 2017 Share Posted March 15, 2017 Oh, yes, even better! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Naïve Old Fart 9,528 Posted March 15, 2017 Share Posted March 15, 2017 1 hour ago, Stefancos said: The Matrix is even the wrong title. It should be called The Cloud! "Wake up, Neo, The Cloud has you". "What is The Cloud?". Tom Hardy for Neo, Tom Hiddleston for Agent Smith, and Morgan Freeman for The Architect. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,265 Posted March 15, 2017 Share Posted March 15, 2017 Brilliant! Brian Tyler Bates scoring! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Giftheck 916 Posted March 15, 2017 Author Share Posted March 15, 2017 It's WB. They'll probably get Hans Zimmer to do it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay 37,364 Posted March 15, 2017 Share Posted March 15, 2017 There will be nothing revolutionary about this film, like The Matrix was, which was a huge reason why it was so successful. This will be hollow. DarthDementous and Nick1Ø66 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nightscape94 965 Posted March 15, 2017 Share Posted March 15, 2017 The series didn't exactly end strong. Shouldn't be rebooted from scratch but rather some type of continuation. I don't mind them taking another crack at it. Give someone else a chance at telling a story in this world, maybe they'll fair better than the Wachowskis did with their own material toward the end. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BloodBoal 7,538 Posted March 15, 2017 Share Posted March 15, 2017 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nightscape94 965 Posted March 15, 2017 Share Posted March 15, 2017 The Doof Warrior would feel right at home in one of their underground clubs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay 37,364 Posted March 15, 2017 Share Posted March 15, 2017 Who would be good in the Joe Pantoliano role? Michael Sheen? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,265 Posted March 15, 2017 Share Posted March 15, 2017 Wait, are you taking this seriously, Jason? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BloodBoal 7,538 Posted March 15, 2017 Share Posted March 15, 2017 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,265 Posted March 15, 2017 Share Posted March 15, 2017 You're god damn right! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay 37,364 Posted March 15, 2017 Share Posted March 15, 2017 Yes! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BloodBoal 7,538 Posted March 15, 2017 Share Posted March 15, 2017 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Giftheck 916 Posted March 15, 2017 Author Share Posted March 15, 2017 9 minutes ago, BloodBoal said: Thinking about this rumor, I just remembered that video: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A24 4,333 Posted March 15, 2017 Share Posted March 15, 2017 A reboot would very maybe equal the 'quality' of the inferior Matrix sequels, but it will never be as good as the original first movie. Some movies you don't remake ... Alien, A Space Odyssey, The Matrix, .... DarthDementous 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,265 Posted March 15, 2017 Share Posted March 15, 2017 Tell that to Hollywood! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BloodBoal 7,538 Posted March 16, 2017 Share Posted March 16, 2017 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bilbo 3,709 Posted March 16, 2017 Share Posted March 16, 2017 20 hours ago, Stefancos said: Brilliant! Brian Tyler Bates scoring! That's my joke! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quintus 5,399 Posted March 16, 2017 Share Posted March 16, 2017 22 hours ago, Stefancos said: Of course! They used phone booths! Modern audiences have no idea what those are. And the cellphones they used were massive. Ah, The Matrix's equivalents of the archaic computer screens seen in Alien; technology of the time once again the achilles heel of any application for true cinematic 'timelessness'. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nightscape94 965 Posted March 16, 2017 Share Posted March 16, 2017 Or the use of clipboards in 2001: A Space Odyssey. That film will never become a true classic because of these glaring flaws. DarthDementous 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,265 Posted March 16, 2017 Share Posted March 16, 2017 Kubrick and Arthur C. were too narrow minded! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quintus 5,399 Posted March 16, 2017 Share Posted March 16, 2017 17 minutes ago, nightscape94 said: Or the use of clipboards in 2001: A Space Odyssey. That film will never become a true classic because of these glaring flaws. Or Paul Reiser's hair. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay 37,364 Posted March 16, 2017 Share Posted March 16, 2017 Hair styles come and go, but computer technology only improves! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Naïve Old Fart 9,528 Posted March 16, 2017 Share Posted March 16, 2017 I think its called "future retro". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nightscape94 965 Posted March 16, 2017 Share Posted March 16, 2017 Things always come back in style. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,265 Posted March 16, 2017 Share Posted March 16, 2017 Future hipsters! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Naïve Old Fart 9,528 Posted March 16, 2017 Share Posted March 16, 2017 If being a future hipster means smoking roll-ups, living in Notting Hill, and listening to Mumford And Sons, then I'll pass. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,265 Posted March 16, 2017 Share Posted March 16, 2017 My mum has smoked roll ups for over 45 years! She's not a hipster. Its just cheaper Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quintus 5,399 Posted March 16, 2017 Share Posted March 16, 2017 Mumford & Sons were great at first. Then they changed their style/formula and it all went a bit shit. They found a lucrative niche and they binned it! Naïve Old Fart 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay 37,364 Posted March 16, 2017 Share Posted March 16, 2017 Totally and completely 100% agreed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bilbo 3,709 Posted March 16, 2017 Share Posted March 16, 2017 Great Ian probably stretching it a bit though. The first album only has 2 or 3 good songs. They're shtick is unlistenable these days anyway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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