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name=''The Animatrix''| |
name=''The Animatrix''| |
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− | image=[[File:Animatrix_High.jpg |
+ | image=[[File:Animatrix_High.jpg]]| |
− | director=[[Yoshiaki Kawajiri]], [[Takeshi Koike]], |
+ | director=[[Yoshiaki Kawajiri]], [[Takeshi Koike]], [[Peter Chung]], [[Shinichiro Watanabe]], [[Andy Jones]], [[Mahiro Maeda]], [[Koji Morimoto]]| |
− | producer=[[Joel Silver]], |
+ | producer=[[Joel Silver]], [[Lilly Wachowski]], [[Lana Wachowski]]| |
− | writer=[[ |
+ | writer=[[Lilly Wachowski]], [[Lana Wachowski]], [[Peter Chung]], [[Shinichiro Watanabe]], [[Yoshiaki Kawajiri]], [[Koji Morimoto]]| |
− | music=[[Don Davis]] |
+ | music=[[Don Davis]] |
+ | Various Artists| |
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− | films=''[[Final Flight of the Osiris]]''<br />''[[The Second Renaissance]]''<br />''[[Kid's Story]]''<br />''[[Program (The Animatrix)|Program]]''<br />''[[World Record]]''<br />''[[Beyond]]''<br />''[[A Detective Story]]''<br />''[[Matriculated]]''| |
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+ | films=*''[[Final Flight of the Osiris]]'' |
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+ | *''[[The Second Renaissance]]'' |
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+ | *''[[Kid's Story]]'' |
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+ | *''[[Program (The Animatrix)|Program]]'' |
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+ | *''[[World Record]]'' |
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+ | *''[[Beyond]]'' |
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+ | *''[[A Detective Story]]'' |
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+ | *''[[Matriculated]]''| |
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release=June 3, 2003| |
release=June 3, 2003| |
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running=102 minutes}} |
running=102 minutes}} |
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==Production== |
==Production== |
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− | Development of ''The Animatrix'' project began when the film series' writers and directors, [[ |
+ | Development of ''The Animatrix'' project began when the film series' writers and directors, [[the Wachowskis]], were in Japan promoting the [[The Matrix|first ''Matrix'' film]]. While in the country, they visited some of the creators of the [[wikipedia:anime|anime]] films that had been a strong influence on their work, and decided to collaborate with them.<ref>"What is Animatrix?" feature on ''[[The Matrix Revisited]]'' DVD.</ref> |
''The Animatrix'' was conceived and overseen by the Wachowskis, but they only wrote four of the segments themselves and did not direct any of them; most of the project was created by notable figures from the world of Japanese animation. |
''The Animatrix'' was conceived and overseen by the Wachowskis, but they only wrote four of the segments themselves and did not direct any of them; most of the project was created by notable figures from the world of Japanese animation. |
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The characters [[Neo]] and [[Trinity]] appear in two of the sequences, voiced by their original actors ([[Keanu Reeves]] and [[Carrie-Anne Moss]]). |
The characters [[Neo]] and [[Trinity]] appear in two of the sequences, voiced by their original actors ([[Keanu Reeves]] and [[Carrie-Anne Moss]]). |
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+ | The most recurring character in the segments is [[The Instructor]] who voices in both parts of ''The Second Renaissance'' and ''World Record''. |
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==Cast== |
==Cast== |
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'''''[[Kid's Story]]''''' |
'''''[[Kid's Story]]''''' |
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* [[Carrie-Anne Moss]] - [[Trinity]] |
* [[Carrie-Anne Moss]] - [[Trinity]] |
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* [[Kevin Michael Richardson]] - Cop |
* [[Kevin Michael Richardson]] - Cop |
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* James Arnold Taylor - Additional Voices |
* James Arnold Taylor - Additional Voices |
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* Victor Williams - [[Dan Davis]] |
* Victor Williams - [[Dan Davis]] |
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+ | '''''[[Beyond]]''''' |
* Pamela Adlon - Manabu |
* Pamela Adlon - Manabu |
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* Hedy Burress - [[Yoko]] |
* Hedy Burress - [[Yoko]] |
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==Release== |
==Release== |
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− | Four of the films were originally released on the series' [http://www.intothematrix.com/ official website]; one ( |
+ | Four of the films were originally released on the series' [http://www.intothematrix.com/ official website]; one (''[[Final Flight of the Osiris]]'') was shown in cinemas with the film ''[[Dreamcatcher]]''. The others first appeared with the VHS and DVD release of all nine shorts on June 3, 2003. The DVD also includes the following special features: |
* A documentary on Japanese animation. The on-screen title is "Scrolls to Screen: A Brief History of Anime", but in the DVD menu and packaging, and on the series' [http://www.intothematrix.com/rl_cmp/dvd_release_info.html official website], it is referred to as "Scrolls to Screen: The History and Culture of Anime". |
* A documentary on Japanese animation. The on-screen title is "Scrolls to Screen: A Brief History of Anime", but in the DVD menu and packaging, and on the series' [http://www.intothematrix.com/rl_cmp/dvd_release_info.html official website], it is referred to as "Scrolls to Screen: The History and Culture of Anime". |
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* Seven featurettes with director profiles, interviews and behind-the-scenes footage of each of the films. |
* Seven featurettes with director profiles, interviews and behind-the-scenes footage of each of the films. |
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+ | * Audio commentaries on ''World Record'', ''Program'' and both parts of ''The Second Renaissance''. |
* A trailer for the video game ''[[Enter the Matrix]]''. |
* A trailer for the video game ''[[Enter the Matrix]]''. |
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To coincide with the DVD release, a print of the film premiered in June 2003 in New York City at the New York Tokyo Film Festival http://archive.newyork-tokyo.com/nytff/index_flash.html. |
To coincide with the DVD release, a print of the film premiered in June 2003 in New York City at the New York Tokyo Film Festival http://archive.newyork-tokyo.com/nytff/index_flash.html. |
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− | It was broadcast on Cartoon Network's [ |
+ | It was broadcast on Cartoon Network's [[wikipedia:Adult Swim|Adult Swim]] on April 17, 2004 and has received airplay on [[Wikipedia: Teletoon (Canada)|Teletoon]] several months after. In the UK, ''Final Flight of the Osiris'' was broadcast on [[Wikipedia:Five (channel)|Channel 5]] just before the DVD release with ''The Second Renaissance'' ''Parts 1'' and ''2'', ''Kid's Story'' and ''World Record'' broadcast after the DVD release. |
− | In May 2006, Animatrix was aired in Latin America by Cartoon Network on Toonami. |
+ | In May 2006, ''The Animatrix'' was aired in Latin America by Cartoon Network on Toonami. |
− | The Animatrix was also screened in select cinemas around the world for a short period of time, a week or two before the sequel [[The Matrix Reloaded]], as a promotional event. |
+ | ''The Animatrix'' was also screened in select cinemas around the world for a short period of time, a week or two before the sequel [[The Matrix Reloaded|''The Matrix Reloaded'']], as a promotional event. |
− | The cinema running order for The Animatrix (at least in Australia) differed to the DVD release. This is the order to the cinema release: |
+ | The cinema running order for ''The Animatrix'' (at least in Australia) differed to the DVD release. This is the order to the cinema release: |
#''The Second Renaissance Part I'' |
#''The Second Renaissance Part I'' |
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==References== |
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*[http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/encyclopedia/anime.php?id=1710 The Animatrix at the Anime News Network] |
*[http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/encyclopedia/anime.php?id=1710 The Animatrix at the Anime News Network] |
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*[http://noticiero.zoomblog.com/archivo/2007/10/21/animatrix.html Animatrix videos] |
*[http://noticiero.zoomblog.com/archivo/2007/10/21/animatrix.html Animatrix videos] |
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[[Category:DVD|Animatrix, The]] |
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Revision as of 01:47, 1 April 2021
The Animatrix is a collection of nine animated short films released in June 2003 and set in the fictional universe of The Matrix series.
Production
Development of The Animatrix project began when the film series' writers and directors, the Wachowskis, were in Japan promoting the first Matrix film. While in the country, they visited some of the creators of the anime films that had been a strong influence on their work, and decided to collaborate with them.[1]
The Animatrix was conceived and overseen by the Wachowskis, but they only wrote four of the segments themselves and did not direct any of them; most of the project was created by notable figures from the world of Japanese animation.
The English language version of The Animatrix was directed by Jack Fletcher, who has brought the voice actors who provided the voices for the English version of Final Fantasy X - Matt McKenzie, James Arnold Taylor, John DiMaggio, Tara Strong, Hedy Burress and Dwight Schultz. The English version also features the voices of several TV actors and actresses, including Victor Williams (TV's The King of Queens), Tom Kenny (Spongebob Squarepants, Mr. Show), Melinda Clarke (The O.C.), Olivia d'Abo (The Wonder Years), and Pamela Adlon (King of the Hill). One voice actor appears elsewhere in the franchise: Kevin Michael Richardson (whose credits include the Xbox game Halo 2) also provides the voice of the Deus Ex Machina in The Matrix Revolutions.
The characters Neo and Trinity appear in two of the sequences, voiced by their original actors (Keanu Reeves and Carrie-Anne Moss).
The most recurring character in the segments is The Instructor who voices in both parts of The Second Renaissance and World Record.
Cast
The list below contains the casting of The Animatrix segments:
- Pamela Adlon - Jue
- John DiMaggio - Crewman
- Bette Ford - Old Woman
- Rick Gomez - Pilot
- Tom Kenny - Operator
- Kevin Michael Richardson - Thadeus
- Tara Strong - Crew Woman
The Second Renaissance, Parts I and II
- Dane Davis - 01 Versatran Spokesman
- Debi Derryberry - Kid
- Julia Fletcher - The Instructor
- Dwight Schultz - Additional Voices
- Jill Talley - Mother
- James Arnold Taylor - Additional Voices
- Keanu Reeves - Neo
- Carrie-Anne Moss - Trinity
- John DeMita - Teacher
- Kevin Michael Richardson - Cop
- James Arnold Taylor - Additional Voices
- Clayton Watson - The Kid
- Alex Fernandez - Tom
- Julia Fletcher - The Instructor
- Matt McKenzie - Agent #1
- Kevin Michael Richardson - Agent #2
- Allison Smith - Reporter
- Tara Strong - Nurse
- John Wesley - Dan's Dad
- Victor Williams - Dan Davis
- Pamela Adlon - Manabu
- Hedy Burress - Yoko
- Jack Fletcher - Additional Voices
- Julia Fletcher - Additional Voices
- Tom Kenny - Additional Voices
- Tress MacNeille - Agent, Housewife, Kenny
- Matt McKenzie - Agent, Ash
- Dwight Schultz - Additional Voices
- Kath Soucie - Masa, Pudgy, Sara
- Tara Strong - Misha
- Jill Talley - Additional Voices
- James Arnold Taylor - Ash
- Carrie-Anne Moss - Trinity
- Matt McKenzie - Agent
- Melinda Clarke - Alexa
- Jack Fletcher - Sandro
- Rodney Saulsberry - Chyron
- Dwight Schultz - Nonaka
- James Arnold Taylor - Raul
- Olivia d'Abo - Rox
Release
Four of the films were originally released on the series' official website; one (Final Flight of the Osiris) was shown in cinemas with the film Dreamcatcher. The others first appeared with the VHS and DVD release of all nine shorts on June 3, 2003. The DVD also includes the following special features:
- A documentary on Japanese animation. The on-screen title is "Scrolls to Screen: A Brief History of Anime", but in the DVD menu and packaging, and on the series' official website, it is referred to as "Scrolls to Screen: The History and Culture of Anime".
- Seven featurettes with director profiles, interviews and behind-the-scenes footage of each of the films.
- Audio commentaries on World Record, Program and both parts of The Second Renaissance.
- A trailer for the video game Enter the Matrix.
To coincide with the DVD release, a print of the film premiered in June 2003 in New York City at the New York Tokyo Film Festival http://archive.newyork-tokyo.com/nytff/index_flash.html.
It was broadcast on Cartoon Network's Adult Swim on April 17, 2004 and has received airplay on Teletoon several months after. In the UK, Final Flight of the Osiris was broadcast on Channel 5 just before the DVD release with The Second Renaissance Parts 1 and 2, Kid's Story and World Record broadcast after the DVD release.
In May 2006, The Animatrix was aired in Latin America by Cartoon Network on Toonami.
The Animatrix was also screened in select cinemas around the world for a short period of time, a week or two before the sequel The Matrix Reloaded, as a promotional event.
The cinema running order for The Animatrix (at least in Australia) differed to the DVD release. This is the order to the cinema release:
- The Second Renaissance Part I
- The Second Renaissance Part II
- Program
- Beyond
- Kid's Story
- World Record
- Matriculated
- A Detective Story
- Final Flight of the Osiris
See also
References
- ↑ "What is Animatrix?" feature on The Matrix Revisited DVD.