Co-stars Susan Sarandon and John Goodman pose together on the red carpet during the European premiere of the movie "Speed Racer" in Berlin, on Monday, April 28, 2008. The action movie, which also stars Emile Hirsch, is being premiered in European cities before it opens in the U.S. on May 9.
Actor Emile Hirsch poses on the red carpet during the European premiere of the movie "Speed Racer" in Berlin, on Monday, April 28, 2008. Andy and Larry Wachowski, the reclusive directors who brought you the "Matrix" movies, are giving this cartoon a live-action makeover.
Susan Sarandon poses on the red carpet during the European premiere of the movie "Speed Racer" in Berlin, on Monday, April 28, 2008. The movie will close the Tribeca Film Festival this weekend.
Actress Christina Ricci at the European premiere of her new movie "Speed Racer" in Berlin, on Monday, April 28, 2008. She plays the love interest Trixie in the movie.
Susan Sarandon, left, talks to German actor Ralph Herforth during the European premiere of the movie "Speed Racer" in Berlin, on Monday, April 28, 2008.
Susan Sarandon, left, and John Goodman pose on the red carpet during the European premiere of the movie "Speed Racer" in Berlin, on Monday, April 28, 2008. They play Speed's parents, Mom and Pops Racer.
London
Susan Sarandon arrives under cover of an umbrella for the British premiere of "Speed Racer" at The Empire Leicester Square in London, Tuesday April 29, 2008.
Actress Christina Ricci smiles for photographers at the British premiere of "Speed Racer" at The Empire Leicester Square in London, Tuesday, April 29, 2008.
John Goodman poses at the British premiere of "Speed Racer" at The Empire Leicester Square in London, Tuesday April 29, 2008.
Christina Ricci poses at the British premiere of "Speed Racer" at The Empire Leicester Square in London, Tuesday April 29, 2008.
Susan Sarandon poses at the British premiere of "Speed Racer" at The Empire Leicester Square in London, Tuesday April 29, 2008.
Hong Kong
The movie also stars the Korean pop singer-actor Rain, seen here making an appearance to promote "Speed Racer," his first Hollywood film, Wednesday, April 23, 2008, in Hong Kong.
Emile Hirsch in a scene from "Speed Racer." Hirsch plays the title character who is determined to win a cross-country car racing rally that took the life of his older brother.
A scene from the movie "Speed Racer," which is based on a cartoon, itself drawn from a Japanese anime series.