Rise Of The Matrix

Rise Of The Matrix is the 2004 promotional music film for the 5th SmashTV Awards (2004). The film is a visual realization of Absolution, the 3rd studio album of Muse. The film was directed by Alan Parker, written by Muse frontman Matt Bellamy, and stars cartoon characters from various networks (Cartoon Network, Nickelodeon, etc), as well as live action actors including Jim Carrey, Haley Joel Osment, and Queen Latifah.

The film had a limited theatrical release at Regal Cinemas on February 6 2004, before airing on TV the following week.

Plot
The film is an original story that parodies Terminator 3: Rise Of The Machines and The Matrix Reloaded / Revolutions.

Cast
Live-Action Actors: Cartoon Characters:
 * Matt Bellamy as THX-45, a robotic bounty hunter sent from the future to protect Max Ryan from the Black Eye. Throughout the film, he performs the songs from the album.
 * Haley Joel Osment as Max Ryan, a young middle school student who's life is changed forever when The Black Eye goes hunting for him.
 * Jim Carrey as President Dice, the leader of the Black Eye and the main antagonist.
 * Queen Latifah as Mother Gosel, an orphan caretaker and friend of THX-45 who cares for Max Ryan due to The Black Eye killing his parents.
 * Hilary Duff as Haley Yang, an orphan under the care of Mother Gosel who befriends Max Ryan.
 * Kirsten Dunst as Mother Shuri, an orphan caretaker who's had a history with the Black Eye.
 * Jennifer Garner as VIVA-2.0, a robotic bounty hunter who works for The Black Eye.
 * Anne Hathaway as Mae Justine, the leader of a resistance movement and love interest of THX-45.
 * Ben McKenzie as DX-62, a robotic bounty hunter who works for The Black Eye.
 * Joe Rogan as ULTRA-5000, a powerful robotic bounty hunter chief and the second-in-command of The Black Eye.
 * David Spade as Hendrix, a technician who sends THX-45 to the future to protect Max Ryan from The Black Eye.
 * Chris Wolstenholme as Hendrix's bodyguard #1
 * Dominic Howard as Hendrix's bodyguard #2
 * Main:
 * Blossom
 * Bubbles
 * Buttercup
 * Mojo Jojo
 * Professor Utonium
 * Numbuh 1
 * Numbuh 2
 * Numbuh 3
 * Numbuh 4
 * Numbuh 5
 * Delightful Children From Down The Lane
 * Father
 * Billy
 * Mandy
 * Grim
 * Nergal
 * Robin
 * Starfire
 * Beast Boy
 * Raven
 * Cyborg
 * Gizmo
 * Jinx
 * Mammoth
 * Slade
 * Jenny Wakeman
 * Nora Wakeman
 * Supporting / Cameo:
 * TBA