The Matrix: Special Edition:Video Store Magazine has revealed why The Matrix: SE disc was cancelled...straight from Joel Silver's mouth:
As for the highly publicized Matrix special edition, the release of which Warner had timed to coincide with Reloaded’s theatrical bow, Silver said those plans were scrapped because the double-disc edition was loaded with samples from the upcoming sequel.
“We don’t really want to reveal what’s in Reloaded,” Silver said.

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The Matrix was released March 31st, 1999 and stars Keanu Reeves, Laurence Fishburne, Carrie-Anne Moss, Hugo Weaving, Gloria Foster, Joe Pantoliano, Marcus Chong, Julian Arahanga. The film is directed by Andy Wachowski, Lana Wachowski.