Speed Racer - London Film Premiere
Line the red carpet at meet the stars of 'Speed Racer' at the film's London premiere
Speed Racer is the new film from the creator of the Matrix trilogy and promises to be just as exciting...
Speed Racer is a natural behind the wheel. Born to race cars, Speed is aggressive, instinctive and, most of all, fearless. His only real competition is the memory of the brother he idolized--the legendary Rex Racer--whose death in a race has left behind a legacy that Speed is driven to fulfill.
Speed is loyal to the family racing business, led by his father, Pops Racer the designer of Speed's thundering Mach 5. When Speed turns down a lucrative and tempting offer from Royalton Industries, he not only infuriates the company's maniacal owner but uncovers a terrible secret--some of the biggest races are being fixed by a handful of ruthless moguls who manipulate the top drivers to boost profits. If Speed won't drive for Royalton, Royalton will see to it that the Mach 5 never crosses another finish line.
The only way for Speed to save his family's business and the sport he loves is to beat Royalton at its own game. With the support of his family and his loyal girlfriend, Trixie, Speed teams with his one-time rival--the mysterious Racer X --to win the race that had taken his brother's life: the death-defying, cross-country rally known as The Crucible."
The film stars Emile Hirsch, Christina Ricci, Matthew Fox, Susan Sarandon and John Goodman but who will be walking the red carpet???
The UK premiere takes place in Leicester Square on Tuesday April 29th; you can't watch the film just yet, so don't be trying to get into the cinema without an invitation, but crowds tend to gather around the red carpet from 12pm.
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How to get there
The closest tube stations are at Leicester Square, Charing Cross and Covent Garden.
If travelling by bus, jump on the 14, 19, 24, 29, 38 or 176.
