Speed Racer (d: The Wachowskis)
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I love how during the press conference Susan Sarandon says she can't wait to meet the Wachowski's. Exactly how to you cast somebody at that level without having the directors meet one of the stars?
Anyhow, all hail the return of the Wachowski brother & sister.
Anyhow, all hail the return of the Wachowski brother & sister.
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Originally Posted by starseed1981
I love how during the press conference Susan Sarandon says she can't wait to meet the Wachowski's. Exactly how to you cast somebody at that level without having the directors meet one of the stars?
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Slightly higher rez (with apologies to Josh) via AICN...
This isn't a movie I'm drooling over, but I've gotta admit it would be amazingly cool to see that driving down the street.
(That is an actual photo and not a CGI pix, isn't it? Although the gradiants and reflections are a little "perfect"...)
This isn't a movie I'm drooling over, but I've gotta admit it would be amazingly cool to see that driving down the street.
(That is an actual photo and not a CGI pix, isn't it? Although the gradiants and reflections are a little "perfect"...)
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Originally Posted by starseed1981
I love how during the press conference Susan Sarandon says she can't wait to meet the Wachowski's. Exactly how to you cast somebody at that level without having the directors meet one of the stars?
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Slightly higher rez (with apologies to Josh) via AICN...
This isn't a movie I'm drooling over, but I've gotta admit it would be amazingly cool to see that driving down the street.
(That is an actual photo and not a CGI pix, isn't it? Although the gradiants and reflections are a little "perfect"...)
This isn't a movie I'm drooling over, but I've gotta admit it would be amazingly cool to see that driving down the street.
(That is an actual photo and not a CGI pix, isn't it? Although the gradiants and reflections are a little "perfect"...)
http://www.superherohype.com/news/topnews.php?id=5801
Anyone know the specs and what type of donor car was used?
I remember a few years ago there was one that was made using a Corvette.
http://silverstone.fortunecity.com/c.../633/mach5.htm
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http://speedracerthemovie.warnerbros.com/
Its pretty cool to see the live action of this ANIME! Im a huge fan of it!
Its pretty cool to see the live action of this ANIME! Im a huge fan of it!
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Roundtree is fast friend of 'Speed'
By Borys Kit
July 2, 2007
Richard Roundtree has cruised into Warner Bros. Pictures' "Speed Racer," Larry and Andy Wachowski's live-action adaptation of the 1960s cartoon.
"Speed" centers on young race car driver Speed (Emile Hirsch) and his quest for glory in his thundering, gadget-laden Mach 5. Roundtree will play Ben Burns, a racer-turned-commentator who is an icon to the fans and a hero to Speed.
Roundtree joins a cast that includes Matthew Fox, Christina Ricci, Susan Sarandon and John Goodman. Shooting is under way in Berlin.
After wrapping "Speed," Roundtree will join Vivica A. Fox in the national tour of the play "Whatever She Wants."
Roundtree, best known for playing the iconic character Shaft, recurred on NBC's "Heroes" and next season will reprise his role on the ABC Family Channel series "Lincoln Heights." He recently completed the miniseries "Final Approach" as well as the telepic "Point of Entry" for the Hallmark Channel.
Roundtree is repped by Stone/Manners Agency and Patrick McMinn Management.
By Borys Kit
July 2, 2007
Richard Roundtree has cruised into Warner Bros. Pictures' "Speed Racer," Larry and Andy Wachowski's live-action adaptation of the 1960s cartoon.
"Speed" centers on young race car driver Speed (Emile Hirsch) and his quest for glory in his thundering, gadget-laden Mach 5. Roundtree will play Ben Burns, a racer-turned-commentator who is an icon to the fans and a hero to Speed.
Roundtree joins a cast that includes Matthew Fox, Christina Ricci, Susan Sarandon and John Goodman. Shooting is under way in Berlin.
After wrapping "Speed," Roundtree will join Vivica A. Fox in the national tour of the play "Whatever She Wants."
Roundtree, best known for playing the iconic character Shaft, recurred on NBC's "Heroes" and next season will reprise his role on the ABC Family Channel series "Lincoln Heights." He recently completed the miniseries "Final Approach" as well as the telepic "Point of Entry" for the Hallmark Channel.
Roundtree is repped by Stone/Manners Agency and Patrick McMinn Management.
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Can the casting get any better? Sobchack, Wednesday, Shaft, the boring guy from Lost, and the woman without makeup that always dies in every movie because she has cancer?
Amazing!
Amazing!
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USA Today has about 8 new pictures from the movie:
http://www.usatoday.com/life/movies/...ed-racer_N.htm
The trailer premieres tonight on Entertainment Tonight and the web.
http://www.usatoday.com/life/movies/...ed-racer_N.htm
The trailer premieres tonight on Entertainment Tonight and the web.
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I watched the trailer and can't help but wonder if the effects are finished. The race scenes, especially in the desert, look like they're straight out of Cars. The movie looks fun , but I hope the race scenes look better in the movie. The look reminds me of Fifth Element or Spy Kids.
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When I first saw the pics my reaction was "WTF?" Then I looked at them again, gave them a few to sink in, and now I like style. It looks like a fun over the top kinda movie and I'm looking forward to it now.