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| Resident Evil: Extinction | |
|---|---|
| File:Resident-evil-extinctionteaser.jpg Official teaser poster courtesy of IGN.com. | |
| Directed by | Russell Mulcahy |
| Written by | Paul W. S. Anderson |
| Produced by | Paul W. S. Anderson Jeremy Bolt Robert Kulzer Bernd Eichinger Samuel Hadida |
| Starring | Milla Jovovich Ali Larter Oded Fehr Mike Epps Iain Glen Ashanti Douglas Chris Egan Spencer Locke |
| Cinematography | David Johnson |
| Edited by | Ryan Folsey |
| Music by | Tyler Bates |
| Distributed by | Sony |
Release dates |  United Kingdom September 21, 2007 |
| Country | Germany / UK / France |
| Language | English |
Resident Evil: Extinction is a 2007 post-apocalyptic science fiction film, and sequel to the 2004 film Resident Evil: Apocalypse. Extinction is the third installment in a series of film adaptations based on the popular Capcom survival horror game series Resident Evil. The film is directed by Russell Mulcahy and produced by Paul Anderson. The film will adapt several plot elements from Resident Evil: Code Veronica [1] and will feature several new characters and creatures from the game series.
The film was originally intended to be released in the United States on September 7, 2007 [2] but was pushed back to September 21, 2007 [3].
Tagline: All Bets Are Off
Synopsis
Upon emerging from her hideout in the Nevada desert, Alice (Milla Jovovich) is quickly joined by old friends Carlos Oliveira (Oded Fehr) and L.J. (Mike Epps). They also meet up with a whole batch of other survivors, including no-nonsense tough girl Claire Redfield (Ali Larter), K-Mart girl (Spencer Locke), and a fire-powered Florence Nightingale named Nurse Betty (Ashanti). Now instilled with super-human strength, senses, and dexterity as a result of the biogenetic experimentation conducted on her by the Umbrella Corporation, Alice and the rest of the survivors set out to eliminate a virus that threatens to turn every living human undead, and ensure that the mysterious organization pays the price for their horrific crimes against humanity.
Plot Summary
Template:Spoilers Resident Evil: Extinction is set in between 3 - 5 years after the events of Apocalypse. The Umbrella Corporation has failed to control a series of T-Virus outbreaks around the world, killing nearly every human. With little of humanity left, a handful of survivors are travelling around the remnants of the world in heavily armored convoys that go to the least populated parts of the world.
Plot Details
The opening scene consists of Alice being thrown into a pit of dogs. This was confirmed by the writer himself Paul WS Anderson. Alice will fight her way out of the pit. Milla Jovovich was also interviewed while in the process of shooting this scene. The interview was on YouTube, but was soon removed.
- The complex story is said to pick up 5 years after the events of Apocalypse. [4]
- The beginning of "Extinction" picks up with Alice and cabdriver L.J. (Epps) riding a modified school bus across the wasteland once known as the city of lights, Las Vegas. Desperate for help anywhere they can get it, the duo recruit no-nonsense tough girl Claire Redfield (Ali Larter) and a fire-powered Florence Nightingale named Nurse Betty (Ashanti). Some scenes of the trailer hint at a romance between Carlos and Alice.
Cast and Characters
- Milla Jovovich as Alice: The primary protagonist who is being tracked down by the Umbrella Corporation inorder to develop a serum from her blood. Since being exposed to the T-Virus outbreak in Raccoon City, Alice has been captured,and experimented on. Since her escape/release from the second film, Alice has rugged up as a hero and now has a true purpose to stay alive "in order to extract her revenge"[5].
- Ali Larter as Claire Redfield: A red head who is seeking to find her brother Chris Redfield.
- Iain Glen as Dr. Sam Isaacs/Tyrant: The scientist that has been employed by the Umbrella Corporation. Dr. Isaccs has been involved in the creation of the Nemesis program as well as the creation of Program Alice in Apocalypse.
- Oded Fehr as Carlos Olivera: Ex-U.B.C.S. solider and survivor of the Nemesis program as well as the "cleansing" of Raccoon City.
- Jason O'Mara as Albert Wesker: Is the antagonist whom has been sent by Umbrella inorder to track down Alice and her companions. Paul Anderson stated a character from the earlier games will appear. During the Game Head special, it was confirmed that Albert Wesker would make an appearance. The character has been speculated to appear by fans since 2005, when Sony purchased the rights from Capcom to use the character[6].
- Spencer Locke as K-Mart Girl: A girl found by Alice's companions hiding out in a Kmart store prior to the outbreak and desertion of Las Vegas.
- Ashanti as Nurse Betty:
- Mike Epps as L.J.:
- Chris Egan as Mikey:
Production
Resident Evil: Extinction was officially announced by Sony Screen Gems on June 13, 2005 months after Apocalypse's release in North America. The producers also openly discussed the possibility of following this sequel with a fourth film.[7] However, a more recent press release indicates that this third film may in fact be the last.[8] This was later confirmed in the official plot synopsis as revealed by ComingSoon.
On November 7, 2005, Davis Film, Constantin Film and Screen Gems announced their distribution rights worldwide. The film's title was also later changed from Resident Evil: Afterlife to Resident Evil: Extinction with the film's director Russell Mulcahy signing on. Principal photography began in Mexicali, Baja California, Mexico [9] in May, 2006 [10] (after being pushed back from November 05 > March 06 > April 06 > May 06) and entered post-production in late July 2006 [11]. The film's budget is estimated to be $45,000,000 and the special effects are covered by Tatopoulos Studios, whom also worked on the 2006 film Silent Hill.
In late June, 2006 Sony released the first 2 production stills [12]. Details regarding production have been top-secret [13] but minor details have been revealed, "fans of the series will be pretty damn happy with a new boss monster that's going to rear its ugly head in the film".
Game Head Special
During an episode of Game Head on Spike TV, viewers were treated to a special sneak peek at the film [14]. The following details were revealed:
- The film takes place 3-5 years after Apocalypse.
- Angela Ashford will not be returning.
- Milla Jovovich's character Alice is now on her own.
- The world is overrun with the T-Virus, and infected crows will attack the convoy.
- The convoy is actually a school bus, and an ambulance with grates and bars covering the windows will also be used.
- The sinister Albert Wesker (Jason O'Mara) is having a conversation with an Umbrella Executive (John Eric Bentley) in a boardroom.
- We are also shown Dr. Isaacs's lab.
- It is unknown as to whether Alice will be good or evil.
Promotional Material
Teaser Trailer
On February 16, 2007 the film's teaser trailer was shown with Ghost Rider[15]. On February 17, 2007 Sony launched the film's website with the confirmation of the September 21 release date. It was also revealed that the film was rated R by the MPAA for Non stop violence, Language and Some Nudity. The trailer since has been placed on the official site and also has shown with Disturbia.
The trailer has been structured to be similar of the "Regenerate" teaser trailer for Resident Evil: Apocalypse. The teaser trailer is a promo for the Las Vegas nightlife and features the song "I Know It's You" by The Crystal Method which features vocals by Milla Jovovich..
Poster
In May 2007, the teaser poster was leaked onto the internet via a fansite. It was unclear whether or not the poster or real or a hoax [16]. But on May 8, 2007, IGN released the poster on their website. [17].
Release Information
The following is a list of release dates worldwide. As cited on the official Resident Evil Extinction website, where it shows World Wide Release dates.[18]
Game connections
- Mulcahy stated that several new creatures will appear. Only the Crows have been confirmed.
- Like Resident Evil 5 (the game), Extinction takes place in a dry, harsh, desert wilderness. This is a huge departure from the usual dark and drab locations of most zombie films and games. Try comparing to From Dusk Till Dawn.
- Alice returns to the mansion featured in the first film, or a replica (direct reference to Code:Veronica), probably Spencer Mansion.
References
- ^ Movie Web (May 11th, 2006). "Ashanti Joins Cast, Film Borrows Element From Code Veronica". Movie Web. Retrieved 2006-06-11.
{{cite web}}: Check date values in:|year=(help)CS1 maint: year (link) - ^ Bloody Disgusting (July 26th, 2006). "Extinction Gets A Release Date". Bloody Disgusting. Retrieved 2006-07-26.
{{cite web}}: Check date values in:|year=(help)CS1 maint: year (link) - ^ Bloody Disgusting (September 28th, 2006). "Extinction Gets Pushed Back". Bloody Disgusting. Retrieved 2006-09-28.
{{cite web}}: Check date values in:|year=(help)CS1 maint: year (link) - ^ Yahoo (May 2006). "Yahoo Talks Extinction". Yahoo. Retrieved 2006-05-05.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: year (link) - ^ Wizard Entertainment (2007). "Wizard Online: Milla Interview". Wizard Entertainment.
{{cite web}}:|access-date=requires|url=(help); Missing or empty|url=(help) - ^ Movies Online (2005). "Movies Online: Albert Wesker To Appear". Movies Online. Retrieved 2006-05-15.
- ^ Steven Chupnick (July 8th, 2006). "Resident Evil: Extinction ...Coming Soon". Movie Web. Retrieved 2006-07-08.
{{cite web}}: Check date values in:|year=(help)CS1 maint: year (link) - ^ "Alice's Time Running Out in 'Resident Evil' Franchise?". Bloody Disgusting. Retrieved 2006-12-15.
- ^ Coming Soon (May 1, 2006). "Filming Begins In 2 Weeks". Movies Online. Retrieved 2006-05-01.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: year (link) - ^ Yahoo (April 10th, 2006). "Extinction On Yahoo". Yahoo. Retrieved 2006-04-10.
{{cite web}}: Check date values in:|year=(help)CS1 maint: year (link) - ^ Film Force IGN (July 26th, 2006). "Production Wraps Up". Film Force IGN. Retrieved 2006-07-30.
{{cite web}}: Check date values in:|year=(help)CS1 maint: year (link) - ^ IGN (June 29th, 2006). "2 Production Still". IGN. Retrieved 2006-06-29.
{{cite web}}: Check date values in:|year=(help)CS1 maint: year (link) - ^ About (June 28th, 2006). "Extinction Has Classified Information". About. Retrieved 2006-07-15.
{{cite web}}: Check date values in:|year=(help)CS1 maint: year (link) - ^ Bloody Disgusting (July 26th, 2006). "Spike TV To Present An Episode Regarding The Film!". Bloody Disgusting. Retrieved 2006-07-26.
{{cite web}}: Check date values in:|year=(help)CS1 maint: year (link) - ^ Comingsoon.net (February 16, 2006). "Grind House and Resident Evil trailers to premiere this weekend". Comingsoon.net. Retrieved 2007-02-16.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: year (link) - ^ Bloody Disgusting (May 6th, 2007). "Teaser poster leaked?". Bloody Disgusting. Retrieved 2007-05-06.
{{cite web}}: Check date values in:|year=(help)CS1 maint: year (link) - ^ IGN (May 8, 2007). "Exclusive: Resident Evil: Extinction Poster". IGN. Retrieved 2007-05-08.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: year (link) - ^ Official Site (May 6th, 2007). "Extinction Release Dates". Official Site. Retrieved 2007-05-06.
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See also
- Official site of Resident Evil: Extinction
- Resident Evil: Extinction at IMDb
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- Resident Evil: Extinction at Rotten Tomatoes
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- IGN Extinction
- Trailer at Yahoo!