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TWO MATRIX SCENES IN ASCII
Source: <Romanm.ch>
Thanks to: <Matrixfans.net>

Two scenes of the Matrix completely recreated in ASCII. It's probably as close to the Matrix as you can get... The more distance you take from your computer screen, the more impressive and detailed the scenes look. Click on the links below to visit the site.

<Matrix ASCII scene 1>
<Matrix ASCII scene 2>

For the rest of the ASCII movies on the site click <here>.


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RELOADED DVD MENU SHOTS
Source: <DVDAnswers.com>
Thanks to: <Matrixfans.net>

Title: Matrix Reloaded
Starring: Keanu Reeves
Released: 14th October 2003
SRP: $29.95

Further Details:
Warner Home Video have released menu shots from the upcoming region one release of The Matrix Reloaded starring Keanu Reaves. The disc will be available from the 14th October this year and should set you back somewhere in the region of $29.95. For more details on what the disc is set to include, please refer to the related article below. For now though here's a first look at the rather dark menus:








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MATRIX RELOADED DVD PRESS RELEASE
Source: <TheMatrix.com>

Available October 14 From Warner Home Video

RELOAD BEFORE THE REVOLUTION BEGINS!

$700 Million Worldwide Box-Office Phenomenon

Delve Deeper Into the World of The Matrix

Hours of Bonus Features on Fully Loaded DVD Release

WARNER BROS. BURBANK, July 14, 2003

– Prepare to be blown away on October 14 with the highly anticipated DVD and VHS release of the record-breaking $700 million worldwide box-office smash hit The Matrix Reloaded.

Written and directed by the Wachowski Brothers and produced by Joel Silver, The Matrix Reloaded is the second chapter in the Wachowskis’ groundbreaking action film trilogy that explores the nature of reality and the search for truth. In addition to the return of original Matrix stars Keanu Reeves, Laurence Fishburne, Carrie-Anne Moss and Hugo Weaving, The Matrix Reloaded features such new cast members as Jada Pinkett Smith and Monica Bellucci.

Premiering October 14 on DVD and VHS from Warner Home Video Inc. (WHV) and Village Roadshow Pictures, The Matrix Reloaded is timed for release three weeks prior to the theatrical opening of The Matrix Revolutions, the final film in the futuristic series. The Matrix Reloaded will be priced to own at $29.95 SRP/$22.95 MAP for DVD and $22.99 SRP/$14.95 MAP for VHS. Merchandiser orders are due September 2; single orders by September 9.

An integrated publicity and marketing plan featuring both films presents a united and strategic approach to media and advertising running from late September through the middle of November. WHV will support the release of The Matrix Reloaded with a massive worldwide media campaign, reaching nearly all households numerous times delivering a staggering 1.6 billion consumer impressions in the US alone.

“Matrix Reloaded continues the success established by the original Matrix, one of the most provocative films ever released, and sets the stage for Matrix Revolutions, completing the filmmakers vision of The Matrix,” says Mark Horak, Executive Vice President, Worldwide Marketing (WHV). “With the integrated theatrical and video marketing campaigns, 2003 really has become the ‘Year of the Matrix’.”

DVD ELEMENTS

The two-disc DVD release includes an explosion of mind-freeing bonus features:

Preload – Get a behind the scenes overview of The Matrix Reloaded with on-location footage and interviews with cast and crew

The Freeway Chase – Behind the scenes footage shows the viewer how the mind-blowing scene was captured on film.

What is The Animatrix? - A glimpse into the history and the intrigue of the Animatrix.

Enter The Matrix – Making of the best-seller video game and the groundbreaking technology used to create it. Your exclusive opportunity to step inside the world of Enter the Matrix.

The Matrix Unfolds – A review of The Matrix phenomenon and its amazing cultural impact

2003 MTV Movie Awards Matrix Reloaded parody

Get Me An Exit - Matrix-inspired advertising.

Weblinks to the official Matrix website

US MARKETING SUPPORT

The massive advertising campaign for The Matrix Reloaded includes high-profile placements on US networks including NBC, ABC, CBS, WB and FOX; cable TV spots on ESPN, Fox Sports, MTV, FX, and Comedy Central; national print ads including Sports Illustrated, Time, People, Rolling Stone, Premiere, Spin, Maxim and Stuff; and national/regional radio buys. In addition, several significant consumer promotions are being developed with partners such as PowerAde and Samsung.

Retail support includes merchandisers with full-size character cut-outs, POP kits featuring counter cards, buttons, danglers and mini-posters and high-impact pre-street standees. Merchandisers will be available for retailers in 12-, 24-, 36-, 48-, 60- and 90-unit configurations (DVD) and 20-, 24-, 32-, 48-, 66-, 75-, 92- and 132-unit counts (VHS and DVD combo-format). POP kits can be ordered by calling 1-800-891-1311.

BASICS

DVD – $29.95 SRP / $22.95 MAP
VHS – $22.99 SRP / $14.95 MAP
Street Date: October 14
Merchandiser orders due September 2
Single-unit orders due September 9
Running time: 138 mins.
Rating: R (for sci-fi violence and some sexuality)
DVD Widescreen [16:9 Transfer] Catalog # 28648
DVD Standard [4:3 Transfer] Catalog # 21851
VHS Catalog #21851
Spanish-Subtitled VHS Catalog # 6876

With operations in 78 international territories, Warner Home Video Inc. commands the largest distribution infrastructure in the global video marketplace. Warner Home Video's film library is the largest of any studio, offering top quality new and vintage titles from the repertoires of Warner Bros. Pictures, Turner Entertainment, Castle Rock Entertainment, HBO Home Video and New Line Home Entertainment.

Publicity Contacts:
Warner Home Video
Emily Zalenski, 818/977-7450
emily.zalenski@warnerbros.com

mPRm Public Relations
Chris Reichert, Alan Amman - 323/933-3399
creichert@mprm.com / aamman@mprm.com

Photo material can be downloaded at www.whvdirect.com

For more information, visit www.thematrix.com / AOL Keyword: Matrix Reloaded


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RELOADED EXPLAINED
Source: <MacNews>
Thanks to: Shiva

A german forum explained a lot of the story of Reloaded and may have some ideas of which you didn't think of... Be warned that you don't click the link if you haven't seen Reloaded, but if you have...click <here>


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ENTER THE MATRIX REVOLUTIONS
Source: <Matrixfans.net>

The following was posted on the forum of Matrixfans.net:

If you subscribe to the Official Xbox Magazine (OXM), then you should know about this, too. On page 13 there is an article about 2 Matrix games. This is what it says:

Matrix Revolutions

Word on the street is that Shiny has been creating two Matrix games and hopes to release a game to coincide with the movie Matrix: Revolutions at the end of this year. It's also rumored that the game will be very similar to Enter The Matrix in graphics, gameplay, and association with the movie. The reason it's been so quiet is because Warner didn't want anything to take away from the extreme hype of Matrix: Reloaded. No word yet though, on an Xbox conversion of The Matrix Online from Ubi Soft, although we do know the Ubi Soft has the Xbox rights to the game. So, for Live, take the green pill.


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RELOADED JOINS THE BIGGEST MOVIES EVER
Source: <Box Office Mojo>

The Matrix Reloaded joined the biggest earning movies of all time. Below is the list of July 7.

# Title (Worldwide Revenue, Year)
1 Titanic ($1,835.4, 1997)
2 Harry Potter / Sorcerer's Stone ($975.8, 2001)
3 The Phantom Menace ($925.6, 1999)
4 Jurassic Park ($920.1, 1993)
5 The Two Towers ($917.3, 2002)
6 Harry Potter / Chamber of Secrets ($869.4, 2002)
7 The Fellowship of the Ring ($862.2, 2001)
8 Spider-Man ($821.7, 2002)
9 Independence Day ($813.2, 1996)
10 Star Wars ($798.0, 1977)
11 The Lion King ($789.3, 1994)
12 E.T.: The Extra-Terrestrial ($772.0, 1982)
13 Forrest Gump ($679.7, 1994)
14 The Sixth Sense ($672.8, 1999)
15 The Matrix Reloaded ($666.1, 2003)
16 Attack of the Clones Fox ($648.3, 2002)
17 The Lost World: Jurassic Park ($615.1, 1997)
18 Men in Black ($589.4, 1997)
19 Mission: Impossible 2 ($565.4, 2000)
20 Armageddon ($554.6, 1998)
21 The Empire Strikes Back ($534.2, 1980)
22 Home Alone ($533.8, 1990)
23 Monsters, Inc. ($529.1, 2001)
24 Ghost ($517.6, 1990)
25 Terminator 2: Judgment Day ($516.8, 1991)


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