The Matrix: Zak Penn’s movie is still in early stages

Writer Zak Penn, who is currently doing the press rounds because of his involvement in Ready Player One, has offered a somewhat vague update on the status of his The Matrix movie project. The exact nature of Penn’s The Matrix plan remains unclear. He previously shunned the use of the term ‘reboot’ in relation to … >

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3 of the best movies set in virtual reality

Virtual reality. Just saying the words brings up tantalising and fascinating possibilities for us. The idea that we could be a different person or live another life, has occupied our minds essentially since the invention of the computer chip. Not only is the business world virtually connected with servers like this, but virtual reality headsets … >

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Freema Agyeman returning for Season 2 of Netflix’s ‘Sense8’

Netflix has announced that Sense8 will be back for a second season. The first season of the new original sci-fi series from the creators of The Matrix launched worldwide on Netflix in June. Sense8 tells the story of eight people from around the world whose lives are suddenly and inexplicably connected in a fight for … >

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‘Sense8’ teaser: Freema Agyeman in Netflix’s new sci-fi series

Netflix has revealed the first look at Doctor Who star Freema Agyeman in Sense8, the new original sci-fi series from the creators of The Matrix. Described as “a gripping global tale of minds linked and souls hunted”, the 12-part series will be available to watch worldwide on Netflix from Friday 5 June. Watch the new … >

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‘Jupiter Ascending’ movie review

It’s become something of a clichéd line regarding the Wachowski siblings’ film output of late, in that people “admire the ambition”, but find the films to be flawed overall. Well, things usually become clichés for a reason, and while there is – yes – plenty to admire about Jupiter Ascending; it is also a bit … >

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Win ‘Jupiter Ascending’ goodies and a Jambox speaker!

To celebrate the release of Jupiter Ascending on Friday 6 February, we’ve got a Jambox speaker and some out of this world merchandise to give away to one of our Twitter followers! > Read our review of the movie. Four runners up will also receive a limited edition t-shirt, light pen and journal. For a … >

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Freema Agyeman joins new Netflix sci-fi series ‘Sense8’

Doctor Who actress Freema Agyeman has been cast in Sense8, a new sci-fi series from the creators of The Matrix. Netflix’s ten-part series from Andy and Lana Wachowski and J. Michael Straczynski is “a gripping global tale of minds linked and souls hunted”. Agyeman played companion Martha Jones in Doctor Who from 2007-2010. Other British … >

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