SPEED RACER (2008)

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	May 9th, 2008
	Andy Wachowski, Larry Wachowski
	Andy Wachowski, Larry Wachowski
	Emile Hirsch, Christina Ricci, John Goodman, Susan Sarandon, Matthew Fox, Hiroyuki Sanada, Richard Roundtree, Rain, Benno Fuermann, Kirk Gurry, Paulie Litt, Roger Allam
	Warner Bros. Pictures
	Action
	speedracerthemovie.com
	PG for for sequences of action, some violence, language and brief smoking
	135 minutes
	$43,567,000 (US total)

Based on the classic 1960s series created by anime pioneer Tatsuo Yoshida that later was retooled for North American audiences, the big-screen film will follow the adventures of the young race car driver Speed in his quest for glory in his thundering gadget-laden vehicle, Mach 5. The movie will feature other characters from the show, including Speed's family and his mysterious archrival, Racer X.

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"Speed Racer is a fast-paced ride with a high-speed hero."

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HEADLINE NEWS

First 7 Minutes of Speed Racer Online!
May 8th, 2008: You can take a look at how the film starts before it hits the theaters.

Speed Racer Gets His Own Music Video
April 28th, 2008: This new music clip offers up a different spin on the Speed Racer mythos.

Time Warner Unveils New Speed Racer Promotional Campaign
April 28th, 2008: Watch Speed Racer race against the Road Runner!

CONTEST: Win Huge in Our Speed Racer Giveaway!
April 25th, 2008: We're giving away tons of merchandise from the film.

Huge Speed Racer Photo Gallery!
April 22nd, 2008: View a slew of new images from this upcoming Wachowski Brohters film

New 5-Minute Speed Racer Clip Online
April 14th, 2008: Take a look at this extended clip from the new movie.

Full International Speed Racer Trailer!
April 13th, 2008: Get a closer look at the upcoming Wachowski brothers film.

SUPERHEROFLIX: Keanu Reeves Reveals That He Had to Give Up Roles in Watchmen and Speed Racer
April 1st, 2008: The actor reveals that he could have been either Dr. Manhattan or Racer X.

New Speed Racer Production Stills Released
April 1st, 2008: Warner Bros. gives us a lot of new looks at the characters.

New Speed Racer Photos Online
March 27th, 2008: Here's your latest look into the new Wachowski Brothers film.

SUPERHEROFLIX: Emile Hirsch Promises That Speed Racer Is Like 'Nothing Seen Before'
March 26th, 2008: The actor says that the Wachowski brothers have created another visual masterpiece.

Four New Speed Racer Posters!
March 19th, 2008: Take a look at the one-sheet and three character posters from the upcoming film.

New Full-Length Speed Racer Trailer!
March 13th, 2008: Warner Bros. released the domestic trailer for the Wachowski Brother's film.

International Speed Racer Trailers Zoom Onto the Net!
March 9th, 2008: Two new trailers offer up some exciting never before seen footage of the Mach 5 in action.

SUPERHEROFLIX: The Dark Knight and Speed Racer Mobile Games Coming Soon
February 28th, 2008: Glu Mobile prepares the made-for-mobile games for Nokia's N-Gage.

SUPERHEROFLIX: Trailer for the Speed Racer Video Game Now Online
February 21st, 2008: The game races into stores this May.

SUPERHEROFLIX: Speed Racer Comic Book Creator Unveiled
February 18th, 2008: Fans can create their own personalized Speed Racer comic.

Speed Racer Star Emile Hirsch Honored as Male Star of Tomorrow at ShoWest 2008
February 12th, 2008: The young actor will be honored at a gala to close the exhibition.

SUPERHEROFLIX: Glu Mobile to Release Mobile Phone Game for Speed Racer
February 11th, 2008: This marks the first game in their partnership with Warner Bros.

SUPERHEROFLIX: First Look at the Speed Racer Battle Morph Mach 5
February 4th, 2008: The set will include the title character as well as his amazing race car.

SUPERHEROFLIX: LEGO Drives Off with the Rights to Speed Racer
January 30th, 2008: The toy company to produce a toy line around the upcoming tentpole release.

SUPERHEROFLIX: Speed Racer to Get High-Profile Tie-Ins
January 28th, 2008: See images from the film on the cover of Cheerios and in Happy Meals!

Get a Look at Speed Racer's Rival!
January 13th, 2008: Another Speed Racer car has popped-up on-line!

SUPERHEROFLIX: Speed Racer's Mach 5 to Be Displayed at North American International Auto Show
January 9th, 2008: January 19-21 in Detroit, MI.

SUPERHEROFLIX: Speed Racer and G.I. Joe Score Composers
December 26th, 2007: Michael Giacchino and Alan Silvestri to provide music for the films.

SUPERHEROFLIX: High-Resolution Speed Racer Teaser Poster
December 17th, 2007: Check out the one-sheet in full detail!

Speed Racer Movie Poster
December 12th, 2007: Your first look at the one-sheet for next summer's upcoming blockbuster.

Watch the New Speed Racer Trailer
December 6th, 2007: He's a demon on wheels!

The First Images from Speed Racer
December 6th, 2007: Racer X, Spritle, Chim Chim, Tixi, Pops and the rest of the family.

Speed Racer Shot Mostly on Green Screen
November 19th, 2007: Emile Hirsh breaks news of the upcoming Wachowski adaptation.

Susan Sarandon Talks Speed Racer
August 26th, 2007: The actress tells about new camera technology that the Wachowski Brothers are using.

Speed Racer - The Videogame in Development for 2008
August 8th, 2007: Players will be able to take on the role of the characters from the upcoming film.

Mattel to Manufacture Speed Racer and The Dark Knight Toys
June 18th, 2007: Warner Bros. partners with the world's leading toy manufacture in anticipation of the two 2008 movies.

Watch 12 Video Interviews from the Speed Racer Press Conference!
June 8th, 2007: Joel Silver, Christina Ricci, Matthew Fox, Susan Sarandon, John Goodman, Richard Roundtree and more!

Speed Racer Expanded Movie Synopsis Revealed
June 4th, 2007: The big screen live-action version of the 1960s Japanese anime television cartoon series.

Speed Racer News Conference Video with the Cast
June 1st, 2007: Susan Sarandon, Emile Hirsch, Christina Ricci, Matthew Fox and a sneak peek at the Mach 5.

First Look at the Mach 5 Car from Speed Racer
May 31st, 2007: The infamous race car from the big screen adaptation of the 1960s television cartoon series.

SUPERHEROFLIX: Emile Hirsch Talks About Being Cast in Speed Racer
March 26th, 2007: Playing the lead role in the Wachowski brothers' upcoming film.

Joel Silver on Course with Speed Racer, Logan's Run, and Wonder Woman
March 23rd, 2007: The mega-producer updates his next three films.

Warner Bros. Revs Up Speed Racer on May 9, 2008
March 11th, 2007: Competing with Iron Man and Prince Caspian in the same month.

Joel Silver On the Speed Racer Movie
December 11th, 2006: The film would stick fairly closely to the cartoon series.

HOME VIDEO NEWS

Speed Racer Drives Up to DVD and Blu-Ray on September 16th
July 14th, 2008: We have some early details on what will be available on the new Wachowski Brothers disc.

INTERVIEWS

The Cast of Speed Racer Whips Us Around the Track!
May 7th, 2008: We chat with Emile Hersh, Christina Ricci, and Matthew Fox about this highly anticipated adaptation of the popular cartoon series.

EXCLUSIVE: Christina Ricci Chimes in on Speed Racer
December 16th, 2007: The actress talks about Trixie and the Wachowski Brothers!

PRODUCTION NEWS

	Speed Racer to Get Simultaneous IMAX and Theatrical Release March 4th, 2008: The film about the boy race-car driver makes a "powerful IMAX experience."
	SUPERHEROFLIX: Speed Racer's Racer X Speaks! January 4th, 2008: Lost actor Matthew Fox was dying to play the part.
	Behind the Scenes Featurette of Racer X in Speed Racer December 4th, 2007: Matthew Fox plays the masked driver of the "Shooting Star" racecar.
	SUPERHEROFLIX: Emile Hirsch Talks More Speed Racer October 28th, 2007: The actor discusses what it was like working with the Wachoski brothers and a chimp.
	Nayo Wallace Joins Speed Racer July 11th, 2007: Actress to appear alongside Emile Hirsh and John Goodman.
	PETA Upset with Monkey Treatment on Speed Racer Set July 2nd, 2007: Has asked the production company to stop using a live animal while filming.
	Richard Roundtree Joins the Cast of Speed Racer July 2nd, 2007: Playing Ben Burns in the live-action adaptation of the 1960s cartoon.
	Scott Porter Jumps Aboard Speed Racer June 3rd, 2007: The actor will play a young Racer X.
	Matthew Fox Joins Speed Racer April 19th, 2007: Playing Speed's enemy Racer X in the live-action adaptation.
	Christina Ricci Boards Speed Racer April 13th, 2007: Playing Trixie in the live-action adaptation flick
	Susan Sarandan and John Goodman to Play Parents of Speed Racer April 1st, 2007: Joining Emile Hirsch in the live-action version of the anime cartoon.
	Emile Hirsch in Talks to Star in Speed Racer March 21st, 2007: The big screen version of the 1960s Japanese anime television cartoon.
	Speed Racer Starts Shooting in May February 14th, 2007: The Wachowski brothers choose Studio Babelsberg in Germany.