Resident Evil: Extinction

Resident Evil: Extinction is the 2007 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.

Details regarding production are top-secret ^[2] 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". The film was originally intended to be released in the United States on September 7, 2007 ^[3] but was pushed back to September 21, 2007 ^[4].

Tagline: Experimentation...Evolution...Extinction

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 Lock), 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. ^[5]
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.

Spoilers end here.

Confirmed cast

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Milla Jovovich as Alice, wielding two Khukri.

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Milla Jovovich as Alice, Oded Fehr as Carlos Olivera & Ali Larter as Claire Redfield

Actor/Actress

Role

Milla Jovovich

K-Mart Girl

Dr. Sam Isaacs/Tyrant

Mikey

Nurse Betty

Captain Alexander Slater

Jamie Patrick Millar

Evan

Rusty Joiner

Eddie

Ramón Franco

Runt

Geoff Meed

Pockmark

John Eric Bentley

Umbrella Executive

Linden Ashby

Chase

Jordan Shannon

Barry Burton

Gary Hudson

Umbrella Captain

Mike Epps

L.J.

Darren Keefe

Chris Redfield

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Minor roles

Actor/Actress	Role
Valorie Hubbard	Woman
Connor McCoy	Small Boy
Kirk B.R Woller	Scientist
Shane Woodson	Piggy
James Tumminia	Lab Technician
Debra Marshall	Lab Technician

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.^[6] However, a more recent press release indicates that this third film may in fact be the last.^[7] 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 ^[8] in May, 2006 ^[9] (after being pushed back from November 05 > March 06 > April 06 > May 06) and entered Post-production in late July 2006 ^[10].

In late June, 2006 Sony released the first 2 production stills ^[11].

Game Head Special

During an episode of Game Head on Spike TV, viewers were treated to a special sneak peek at the film ^[12]. 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 a swarm of 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.
Two new creatures, The Tyrant and Super Undead, will make their first appearance in the movie.

Teaser Trailer

On February 16, 2007 the film's teaser trailer was shown with Ghost Rider^[13]. 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 is now up on the official site. It was also in Disturbia on April 13 2007
The trailer hints that at least part of the film will take place in ruins of Las Vegas.
The teaser for this film was similar to the teaser for Resident Evil: Apocalypse in that they both started out as a seemingly normal advertisements, RE:A's being a skin care product, and RE:E's being a promo for the Las Vegas night life.
The teaser trailer opens with the song "I Know It's You" by The Crystal Method off their Legion of Boom album which features vocals by Milla Jovovich.
The woman stepping out of the pool in the 'advertisement' in the trailer is the same woman who was in the commerical for Regenerate in RE: Apocalypse^{[citation needed]}

The Resident Evil Extinction website displays a "this film is not yet rated", questioning whether it will really be rated R for Non stop violence, language, and some nudity

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: http://www.sonypictures.com/movies/residentevilextinction/international/

Release date	Country
September 21 2007	United Kingdom
September 21 2007	United States
September 21 2007	Canada
September 21 2007	Republic of Ireland
September 28 2007	Sweden
October 3 2007	France
October 4 2007	Australia
October 5 2007	Italy
October 5 2007	Brazil
October 11 2007	Portugal
October 18 2007	Netherlands
October 19 2007	Poland
October 24 2007	Belgium
October 26 2007	Spain
November 2 2007	Mexico
November 8 2007	Argentina
November 10 2007	Central America
November 23 2007	Uruguay

Game connections

According to Movies Online, the film will borrow plot elements from Code Veronica.
Mulcahy stated that several new creatures will appear. Only the Crows have been confirmed.
Paul Anderson stated a character from the earlier games will appear. During an episode of Game Head it was confirmed that Albert Wesker will be making an appearance, played by Jason O'Mara. Fans have speculated this since Sony purchased the rights from Capcom to use the character in 2005. ^[14]
The tagline for now is "Experimentation...Evolution...Extinction".
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.

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A promotional photo shows Alice returning to the mansion featured in the first film, or a replica. Extinction will have connections to the previous two movies in the series. (direct reference to Code:Veronica).

Alice returns to the mansion featured in the first film, or a replica (direct reference to Code:Veronica), probably Spencer Mansion.
Chris Redfield will be in this next installment

New characters

Paul Anderson created new characters for the film including: Nurse Betty (Ashanti), Mikey (Chris Egan]]), Evan (Jamie Patrick Millar), Kmart (Spencer Locke), Envoy (William Abadie), Runt (Ramón Franco), Pockmart (Geoff Meed), Alexander Slater (Matthew Marsden).

References

↑ Movie Web (May 11th, 2006). Ashanti Joins Cast, Film Borrows Element From Code Veronica. Movie Web. Retrieved on 2006-06-11.
↑ About (June 28th, 2006). Extinction Has Classified Information. About. Retrieved on 2006-07-15.
↑ Bloody Disgusting (July 26th, 2006). Extinction Gets A Release Date. Bloody Disgusting. Retrieved on 2006-07-26.
↑ Bloody Disgusting (September 28th, 2006). Extinction Gets Pushed Back. Bloody Disgusting. Retrieved on 2006-09-28.
↑ Yahoo (May 2006). Yahoo Talks Extinction. Yahoo. Retrieved on 2006-05-05.
↑ Steven Chupnick (July 8th, 2006). Resident Evil: Extinction ...Coming Soon. Movie Web. Retrieved on 2006-07-08.
↑ Alice's Time Running Out in 'Resident Evil' Franchise?. Bloody Disgusting. Retrieved on 2006-12-15.
↑ Coming Soon (May 1, 2006). Filming Begins In 2 Weeks. Movies Online. Retrieved on 2006-05-01.
↑ Yahoo (April 10th, 2006). Extinction On Yahoo. Yahoo. Retrieved on 2006-04-10.
↑ Film Force IGN (July 26th, 2006). Production Wraps Up. Film Force IGN. Retrieved on 2006-07-30.
↑ IGN (June 29th, 2006). 2 Production Still. IGN. Retrieved on 2006-06-29.
↑ Bloody Disgusting (July 26th, 2006). Spike TV To Present An Episode Regarding The Film!. Bloody Disgusting. Retrieved on 2006-07-26.
↑ Comingsoon.net (February 16, 2006). Grind House and Resident Evil trailers to premiere this weekend. Comingsoon.net. Retrieved on 2007-02-16.
↑ Movies Online (2005). Movies Online: Albert Wesker To Appear. Movies Online. Retrieved on 2006-05-15.

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