"The corner has been turned, where the impossible becomes possible," writes film editor
Zach Staenberg in his introduction to the high-octane science fiction sensation that
captured four Oscars less than a year ago. Illustrating the arduous production process,
this hefty tribute showcases everything from Steve and Andy Wachowski's original stick
figure sketches to the conceptual designs and dynamic, scene-by-scene storyboards (drawn
and commented on by Geof Darrow, Steve Skroce and Tani Kunitake) that convinced Warner
Bros. to green-light the project. Although some stunts, like Trinity's dive into a window
from the top of a moving El train, were aborted because of safety and budgetary concerns,
the movie closely mirrors the seamless narrative of the storyboards. In addition to the
visuals, this comprehensive volume includes a final draft of the shooting script as well
as scene notes and deleted script excerpts provided by Phil Oosterhouse, assistant to the
Wachowski brothers. One cut that fans will find of particular interest occurs in the first
scene. What was initially a segment addressing the consequences of leaving the Matrix and
everyone in it is replaced by Trinity's thrilling introduction and narrow escape. The final
pages will whet the appetites of Matrix enthusiasts further with an offering of several
full-color promotional film shots and an enthusiastic afterword by renowned SF author
William Gibson. As the first and only movie companion licensed by the Wachowski brothers,
this pictorial feast is a must-have for SF fans and Matrix loyalists this gift-giving
season.

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