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The Matrix Revolutions: Music from the Motion Picture

The track Navras of Juno Reactor was used by rhythmic gymnasts Simona Peycheva of Bulgaria and Penelope Blackmore of Australia in their respective ribbon routines at the 2004 Athens Olympic Games.


Anchorman: Music from the Motion Picture

"The Channel 4 News Team" is Will Ferrell, Paul Rudd, Steve Carell, and David Koechner (in character as Ron Burgundy, Brian Fantana, Brick Tamland, and Champ Kind, respectively), performing a cover of "Afternoon Delight", originally performed by Starland Vocal Band.

Anthony Brandon Wong

His most well known role is that of Ghost from The Matrix Reloaded and The Matrix Revolutions, a role which was greatly expanded in the video game Enter the Matrix, in which he starred alongside Jada Pinkett Smith as the lead.

Barrelhouse Chuck

In February 2008, Wilson asked Barrelhouse Chuck to assist in recording the soundtrack for the film, Cadillac Records.

Breakfast at Tiffany's: Music from the Motion Picture

The character is played Mickey Rooney, and the song represents his kooky and hyper nature.

Cadillac Records: Music from the Motion Picture

The soundtrack features covers of classic songs from Chess Records' singers as performed by the film's stars including Golden Globe nominated actress and 16-time Grammy Award winning singer Beyoncé Knowles (as Etta James), Eamonn Walker (as Howlin' Wolf) and Jeffrey Wright (as Muddy Waters).

Cătălina Ponor

2006: Underground

DoReMi: Music from the Motion Picture

DoReMi: Music from the Motion Picture is the soundtrack to the musical comedy film DoReMi.

Forty Days and Forty Nights

"Forty Days and Forty Nights" has been recorded by various blues and other artists, including Steppenwolf from Steppenwolf 7, John Hammond, Jr., Eric Burdon from his Soul of a Man album, and Buddy Guy for the Cadillac Records soundtrack.

Gloria Foster

The Matrix Reloaded (2003)- Gloria Foster continued to act the role of the Oracle, but died during the filming and Mary Alice continued the role in The Matrix Revolutions and Enter the Matrix.

Groovy Situation

A portion of Chandler's version of the song was used in the 2004 film Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy, and appears on the film's soundtrack.

Ian Bliss

Ian Bliss is an Australian actor, best known for his role as Bane in The Matrix Reloaded and The Matrix Revolutions, for which he was chosen by the Wachowski Brothers because of his accurate impersonation of Hugo Weaving (Agent Smith), and also his partial resemblance to Weaving.

Know thyself

Lana and Andy Wachowski used one of the Latin versions (temet nosce) of this aphorism as inscription over the Oracle's door in their movies The Matrix (1999) and The Matrix Revolutions (2003).

Music and Lyrics: Music from the Motion Picture

Music and Lyrics: Music from the Motion Picture is the 2007 soundtrack from the film Music and Lyrics.

Na'vi language

Frommer also translated into Naʼvi four sets of song lyrics that had been written by Cameron in English, and he helped vocalists with their pronunciation during the recording of James Horner's Avatar score.

The Matrix: Music from the Motion Picture

# "Look to Your Orb for the Warning" by Monster Magnet – 4:42

A track similar to "The Eyes of Truth" titled "The Conquest of Truth" composed and recorded by Paul Hanson for Music Junkies was used for the DVD main menu.

The Million Dollar Hotel

The film features music by U2 and various artists and was released on the soundtrack, The Million Dollar Hotel: Music from the Motion Picture.

The Truman Show: Music from the Motion Picture

Also featured in the film are Frédéric Chopin's "Romance-Larghetto" from his first piano concerto, performed by Arthur Rubinstein, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart's "Rondo Alla Turca" from his Piano Sonata No. 11 in A Major, performed by Wilhelm Kempff, Wojciech Kilar's "Father Kolbe's Preaching" performed by the Orchestra Philharmonique National de Pologne and "20th Century Boy" performed by rockabilly band The Big Six.

V for Vendetta: Music from the Motion Picture

Beethoven's 5th Symphony, and "Long Black Train" by Richard Hawley, "Yakety Sax" by Boots Randolph and James Rich are also omitted.

The track "Remember, Remember" uses the "national anthem" part of the 1812 Overture by Tchaikovsky, and "Knives And Bullets (And Cannons Too)" incorporates the piece in its final two minutes.

We'll Be Alright

The Chipmunks and The Chipettes covered the song as an exclusive iTunes bonus track on the Deluxe Digital Edition of the Alvin and the Chipmunks: Chipwrecked: Music from the Motion Picture O.S.T. A few lyrics were changed in this version.


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