Speed Racer

[emperor26]

Anyone into this 60's classic about a young man trying be the best racer in the circuit?

Kinda have fond memories about it, and even today, it's still a good anime.

Just so you know, Warner Bros. is planning to make a Speed Racer movie aiming for a release in theaters in 2008, directed by the Wachowski brothers of Matrix fame.

Here's the link just in case:

http://movies.yahoo.com/mv/news/va/20070414/117658103100.html

[AerostarMonk]

With Christina Ricci on board, I'm definitely there.

[frankie_fan]

OMG! I've definately got to see this next year!!!
I didn't even hear that Susan and John Goodman were signed on for this film!

[frankie_fan]

UPDATE!!

Two new stars have recently joined the Speed Racer cast:

Matthew Fox (TV's Lost) is in final negotiations to star as Racer X

Australian actor Kick Gurry (who starred in Garage Days directed by Alex Proyas of I, Robot fame) is in negotiations to star as Sparky

[Partymember]

"go Speed Racer goooo!"

i'm game.

[frankie_fan]

Mach 5 Car Revealed!

Producer Joel Silver and the cast were in Potsdam, Germany for a Speed Racer press conference, in which the Mach 5 car was revealed! Here's the video:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NCU6PhpD-CI

[emperor26]

Producer Joel Silver and the cast were in Potsdam, Germany for a Speed Racer press conference, in which the Mach 5 car was revealed! Here's the video:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NCU6PhpD-CI

This movie seems to be very promising. I like it.

[frankie_fan]

Okay, I didn't hear about this, but Paul Litowsky (TV's Hope & Faith) is cast as Spritle. Chim Chim will be a real chimp.

[frankie_fan]

As of now, Speed Racer has finally begun filming! Wish them luck, folks!

I cannot wait to see how this turns out (or, more importantly, see the trailers for it)!

[frankie_fan]

In the meantime, the official website is up and running! Here's the link:

http://www.speedracerthemovie.com

It includes a transcript and audio podcast of the entire press conference, video highlights from the conference and more!

[emperor26]

Thanks for the information, frankie _fan. They're great, and I hope the movie does justice for the anime itself.

[frankie_fan]

'You heard it here, first!'

I'm just glad to help. I'm looking forward to this movie more than ever now.

[lucyrocks73]

My brother is obsessed, and I think we have every episode on DVD... Let's see if the movie is any good.

-Marty

[frankie_fan]

Nothing news-worthy, but here's the car as it will appear in the film:


Looks nice, doesn't it?

[lucyrocks73]

Ah... this is a good start. Hopefully, this *wonderful* Mach 5 is just the beginning of what's to come... I honestly can't wait.

-Marty