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1999 Certificate 15
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In the near future, a computer hacker named Neo discovers that all life on Earth may be nothing more than an elaborate facade created by a malevolent cyber-intelligence, for the purpose of placating us while our life essence is "farmed" to fuel the Matrix's campaign of domination in the "real" world. He joins like-minded Rebel .. Read more

Starring Keanu Reeves, Laurence Fishburne, Carrie-Anne Moss, Hugo Weaving
Director The Wachowski Brothers
Genres Action/Adventure, Sci-Fi/Fantasy, Thriller

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  • The Kick

    Jackson missed out on The Matrix role

    • 03 Feb 2010

    Janet Jackson is desperate to "kick butt" in a hard-hitting action movie - after missing out on the chance to star in hit film The Matrix due to schedule conflicts. The pop superstar was lined up by filmmaking siblings Larry and Andy Wachowski to appear in the original Matrix movie in 1999 alongside Keanu Reeves. Jackson couldn't find the time in her hectic schedule to join the blockbuster - but she's still hoping to get tough on film. She tells Wonderland magazine, "There was a time when I... Read more

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    Fishburne's secret man cave

    • 04 Jul 2010

    Actor Laurence Fishburne hides away in his "man cave" near his home in California whenever he needs to escape the women in his life. The Matrix star reveals he has a secret location he can retreat to whenever necessary and only invites a select group of male pals to join him in his hideaway. He says, "I have a man cave somewhere in California - a totally undisclosed location where manly things occur. There are motorcycles, there are secret doors and passageways. Women are welcome but they must Read more

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    Weaving leads Captain America villain search

    • 14 Mar 2010

    Sherlock Holmes star Hugo Weaving is in talks to play Captain America's arch-foe in a new movie adaptation of the comic strip. The actor, who became a top villain in The Matrix movies, is the frontrunner to play Red Skull in the Joe Johnston-directed film. Captain America has yet to be cast but Chris Evans has emerged as one of the favourites to land the role, according to industry insiders. Read more

    The Wolfman

    Evans lands Captain America role

    • 21 Mar 2010

    Fantastic Four star Chris Evans has won the race to become comic book superhero Captain America on the big screen, according to industry reports. The actor was among the favourites to land the coveted role, and now The Hollywood Reporter is reporting that Evans will be the colourful character. The news is sure to upset comic book purists, who wanted a more mature actor to play the role. Alex Ross, the artist who redesigned Captain America for Marvel Comics, recently went public with his... Read more

    Pee-Wee's Playhouse - Christmas Special

    No Playhouse for busy Fishburne

    • 06 Dec 2009

    Laurence Fishburne has been ruled out of old pal Paul Reubens' upcoming Pee-Wee's Playhouse comeback - because he's too busy playing a TV forensics expert. The Matrix star landed his big break playing singing cowboy Curtis on Reubens' wacky 1980s TV show, but he won't be reprising the role onstage, when the funnyman revamps his most famous character, Pee-Wee Herman. Fishburne explains, "He's (Reubens) really sweet. I got this call from him; he was like, 'Fish, I didn't want you to hear it on... Read more

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    • The Matrix
      In the near future, a computer hacker named Neo discovers that all life on Earth may be nothing more than an elaborate facade created by a malevolent cyber-intelligence, for the purpose of placating us while our life essence is "farmed" to fuel the Matrix's campaign of domination in the "real" ...