The Matrix trilogy was one of the most exciting movie series I've ever enjoyed.  The fresh story, the great effects, and the general atmosphere was just something else.  V for Vendetta was alright (not really a worth successor though...), so I've wondered for some time now what the Wachowski brothers will do next, and it looks like I must have missed the announcement!  They are directing Speed Racer.  It's not a cartoon though, it's all live action and it sounds like they are pushing the envelope again.

Some new kind of camera will capture every element in the scene in focus, maybe like a very high quality pinhole camera!  It's supposed to be cartoon-like, with ultra hi-def, some dual camera setup, and compositing of layers.  I can't really imagine what the effect will be be like in full-motion, and layered with all of the other effects I'm sure they'll pack in there.  I didn't grow up as a Speed Racer fan, though I've always been aware of it.  The series sounded cool enough, so I'm sure the movie will be good.  I'm looking forward to seeing it when it's released.

 

Source: Susan Sarandon talks about the Wachowski Brothers SPEED RACER and confirms something revolutionary