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Speed Racer
Release Date:
May 9, 2008
March 5, 2008
Wachowskis bumps Racer to Imax
The May 9th release of the Wachowski brothers' adaptation of Speed Racer has increased from the big screen to the giant screen. The Wachowskis and Warner Bros. struck a deal to premiere the film on Imax screens, as well as in conventional theaters simultaneously. The brothers previously released both the Matrix trilogy and V for Vendetta on Imax.
Source: The Hollywood Reporter
March 21, 2007
Hirsch to Ride Speed Racer
Emile Hirsch (Lords of Dogtown) is in final talks to star in Speed Racer for the Wachowski brothers and Warner Bros. Pictures. The film is based on the 1960s Japanese animated series about Speed (Hirsch) and his racecar and his battles with rival Racer X.
Source: Variety
November 1, 2006
Wachowskis to Kick Start Speed Racer
After years of trying to get going and numerous false starts, the live-action Speed Racer project is closer to moving forward. The Wachowski brothers, Larry and Andy, will co-write and direct the movie, with Joel Silver producing. It will be the first directing effort by the pair since The Matrix series ended in 2003 (which was also produced by Silver). Other behind-the-scenes talent will also reunite, including Oscar-winning visual effects supervisor John Gaeta. The film will be based on the classic 1960s animated series featuring the adventures of race car driver Speed and his gadget-laden car, Mach 5. Other characters that will appear in the movie include various members of Speed's family and archrival Racer X.
Source: The Hollywood Reporter
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