Speed Racer
 

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/2...658103100.html

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

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

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

"go Speed Racer goooo!"

i'm game.

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

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

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.

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

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

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!