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'''The Wachowskis''' (formerly '''The Wachowski Brothers'''), are American [[film]] [[film director|director]]s, writers and [[Film producer|producer]]s, most famous for creating [[The Matrix (franchise)|''The Matrix'' series]]. They are siblings '''Lana Wachowski''' (born '''Laurence Wachowski''' on June 21, 1965; formerly nicknamed "Larry") and '''Andrew Paul "Andy" Wachowski''' (born December 29, 1967 |
'''The Wachowskis''' (formerly '''The Wachowski Brothers'''), are American [[film]] [[film director|director]]s, writers and [[Film producer|producer]]s, most famous for creating [[The Matrix (franchise)|''The Matrix'' series]]. They are siblings '''Lana Wachowski''' (born '''Laurence Wachowski''' on June 21, 1965; formerly nicknamed "Larry" and now known as "Creepy") and '''Andrew Paul "Andy" Wachowski''' (born December 29, 1967; currently known as "no, the other one"). |
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Their latest film ''[[Cloud Atlas (film)|Cloud Atlas]]'', based on the [[Cloud Atlas (novel)|novel of the same name]] by [[David Mitchell (author)|David Mitchell]], is scheduled for release in late 2012. |
Their latest film ''[[Cloud Atlas (film)|Cloud Atlas]]'', based on the [[Cloud Atlas (novel)|novel of the same name]] by [[David Mitchell (author)|David Mitchell]], is scheduled for release in late 2012. |
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Lana Wachowski | |
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| Born | Laurence Wachowski June 21, 1965 |
| Occupation(s) | Filmmakers, producer, comic book writer, screenwriter |
| Years active | 1994–present |
| Spouse | Thea Bloom (m. October 30, 1993 – December 2002; filed for divorce) |
Andy Wachowski | |
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| Born | Andrew Paul Wachowski December 29, 1967 |
| Occupation(s) | Filmmakers, producer, comic book writer, screenwriter |
| Years active | 1994–present |
| Spouse | Alisa Blasingame |
The Wachowskis (formerly The Wachowski Brothers), are American film directors, writers and producers, most famous for creating The Matrix series. They are siblings Lana Wachowski (born Laurence Wachowski on June 21, 1965; formerly nicknamed "Larry" and now known as "Creepy") and Andrew Paul "Andy" Wachowski (born December 29, 1967; currently known as "no, the other one").
Their latest film Cloud Atlas, based on the novel of the same name by David Mitchell, is scheduled for release in late 2012.
Life and career
Lana Wachowski was born Laurence Wachowski in Chicago in 1965. Andy Wachowski followed in 1967. Their mother, Lynne (née Luckinbill), was a nurse and painter whose brother is actor Laurence Luckinbill. Their father, Ron Wachowski, was a businessman of Polish descent.[1][2] They went to Kellogg Elementary School, in Chicago's Beverly area, and graduated from Whitney Young High School, known for its performing arts and science curriculum, in 1983 and '86. Former students recall them playing Dungeons & Dragons and working in the school's theater and TV program. Andy then attended Emerson College in Boston, while Lana went to Bard College in New York. Both dropped out before graduating, and they ran a carpentry business in Chicago while creating comic books.[3]
Style
The siblings admit to a love for telling multipart stories. "Because we grew up on comic books and the Tolkien trilogy, one of the things we're interested in is bringing serial fiction to cinema," Lana has said. Andy puts his desire to shake up viewers a bit more bluntly, "We think movies are fairly boring and predictable. We want to screw with audiences' expectations."[4]
Comic books
Prior to working in the film industry, the Wachowskis wrote comic books for Marvel Comics' Razorline imprint, namely Ectokid (created by horror novelist Clive Barker) in 1993 as well as writing for Epic Comics' Clive Barker's Hellraiser and Clive Barker's Nightbreed comic series.
In 2003, they created Burlyman Entertainment and have released comic books based on The Matrix as well as two original bi-monthly series:
- Shaolin Cowboy – created, written, and art by Geof Darrow (with the Wachowskis contributing an opening dialogue to each issue)
- Doc Frankenstein – created by Geof Darrow and Steve Skroce, written by the Wachowskis, with art by Skroce.
Personal life
Rumors that Lana was transitioning gender spread in the early 2000s, though neither sibling had spoken directly on the subject.[5] According to Rotten Tomatoes, Lana completed her transition after Speed Racer (2008).[6] The Hollywood Reporter and the New York Times have referred to the Wachowskis as "Andy and Lana (formerly Larry) Wachowski",[7][8] and Deadline.com has referred to the duo as "Andy and Lana Wachowski."[9] On some documents she appears as Laurenca Wachowski.[5][10][11] In July 2012, Lana made her public debut as a woman, in a video discussing the creative process behind Cloud Atlas.[12]
Andy has been married to Alisa Blasingame since 1991.[13]
Filmography
- Assassins (1995): writers (story; screenplay with Brian Helgeland)
- Bound (1996): directors, writers, executive producers
- The Matrix (1999): directors, writers, executive producers
- The Animatrix (1999, direct to video): producers, writers (segments "The Final Flight of the Osiris," "The Second Renaissance Part I," "The Second Renaissance Part II," "Kid's Story")
- The Matrix Reloaded (2003): directors, writers, executive producers
- The Matrix Revolutions (2003): directors, writers, executive producers
- V for Vendetta (2007): writers (screenplay), producers
- The Invasion (2007): writers (additional scenes, uncredited)[14]
- Speed Racer (2008): directors, writers (screenplay), producers
- Ninja Assassin (2009): producers
- Cloud Atlas (2012): directors (with Tom Tykwer), writers (screenplay with Tom Tykwer), producers
Future films
The Wachowskis are collaborating with Tom Tykwer on Cloud Atlas, an adaptation of David Mitchell's novel of the same name, for Warner Bros. Pictures. Tykwer and The Wachowskis collaborated on the screenplay and are co-directing the film, leading their own crews that are working in parallel.[15] The film is set for release in October 2012.[16]
Warner Bros. have expressed interest in Hood, a modern adaptation of the Robin Hood legend, which the Wachowskis wrote and plan to direct. They also wrote an Iraq war-set gay romance conspiracy thriller titled CN-9, however the project failed to find financing.[7] Jupiter Ascending, an original science fiction screenplay by the Wachowskis, is set to be made into a film by Warner Bros. The studio is looking for a major star to lead the cast, ahead of a planned spring 2012 start date.[17]
Games
- Enter the Matrix (2003)
- The Matrix: Path of Neo (2005)
- The Matrix Online (2005–2009) (provided the theme for the first year[18][19])
See also
References
- ^ "Andy Wachowski Biography (1967–)". Filmreference.com. Retrieved 2012-07-19.
{{cite web}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in:|publisher=(help) - ^ "Wachowski Brothers Reload". The World of English. Retrieved 2012-07-19.
{{cite web}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in:|publisher=(help) - ^ Miller, Mark (2003-11-11). "Matrix Revelations". Wired News. Retrieved 2012-07-19.
{{cite web}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in:|publisher=(help) - ^ "Larry Wachowski". Filmbug. 2005-02-25. Retrieved 2012-07-19.
{{cite web}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in:|publisher=(help) - ^ a b Wise, Damon (2008-05-03). "Cut and run". London: The Guardian. Retrieved 2012-07-19.
{{cite news}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in:|publisher=(help) - ^ Buchanan, Jason (2003-11-11). "Larry Wachowski Biography". Rottentomatoes.com. Retrieved 2012-07-28.
{{cite web}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in:|publisher=(help) - ^ a b Kit, Borys (2010-07-12). "EXCLUSIVE: Wachowskis, Warner Bros. Take Aim With 'Hood'". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 2012-07-19.
{{cite news}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in:|publisher=(help) - ^ Kulish, Nicholas; Cieply, Michael (2011-12-05). "Around the World in One Movie: Film Financing's Global Future". The New York Times. Retrieved 2012-07-19.
- ^ Fleming, Mike (2011-04-12). "Focus Features And Tom Hanks Sign On For Wachowski-Directed 'Cloud Atlas'". Deadline.com. Retrieved 2012-07-19.
{{cite web}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in:|publisher=(help) - ^ "Pictures fuel Matrix sex change rumours". News.ninemsn.com.au. 2009-04-28. Retrieved 2012-07-19.
{{cite web}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in:|publisher=(help) - ^ Miller, Mark (2003-11-11). "Matrix Revelations (archive)". Wired.com. Retrieved 2012-07-19.
In response, the judge issued a freeze order on the assets of "Laurence Wachowski, aka Laurenca Wachowski."
- ^ Doty, Meriah (2012-07-30). "'Cloud Atlas' directors reveal more than just back story". Retrieved 2012-07-30.
- ^ "Andy Wachowski Biography". Yahoo Movies. Retrieved 2012-07-19.
- ^ Sperling, Nicole; Spines, Christine (2007-08-10). "Hidden 'Invasion'". Entertainment Weekly. Retrieved 2012-07-19.
{{cite news}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in:|publisher=(help) - ^ Roxborough, Scott (2011-08-22). "Wachowskis, Tom Tykwer Set for 'Cloud Atlas' Shoot Mid-September". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 2012-07-19.
- ^ Watercutter, Angela. "6-Minute Trailer for Cloud Atlas Offers First Look at Ambitious Adaptation".
- ^ Fleming, Mike (2011-10-20). "Lana and Andy Wachowski Return To Sci-Fi Action Arena With 'Jupiter Ascending'". Deadline. Retrieved 2012-07-19.
- ^ Chadwick, Paul (2005-04-11). "The Matrix Online – PC Feature at IGN". Uk.pc.ign.com. Retrieved 2012-07-19.
{{cite web}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in:|publisher=(help) - ^ "Paul Chadwick . Net – The Matrix Online". Paulchadwick.net. Retrieved 2012-07-19.
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External links
- Lana Wachowski at IMDb
- Andy Wachowski at IMDb
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