No End for Resident Evil: Retribution!

09.13.2012 – The Resident Evil (Biohazard in Japan) games inspired a cult following which started its success from the original PlayStation videogame console. Now on its sixth game the movie version is not far behind but unrelated to the above mentioned.



The movie has its own story that began in 2002 which stars Milla Jovovich as Alice an original character that was made for the film. There are some of the characters from the videogame did appear in the movie-verse as an ally or an enemy that Alice encountered.

All things RE in 2012 with Resident Evil 6 and Re5ident Evil: Retribution!

It seems Capcom is having a big 2012 with all things Resident Evil (also known as Bio Hazard in Japan). Not only do we get a trailer for the next movie starring Milla Jovovich as Alice, but also one for a NEW GAME slated for release at the end of this year, and it stars none other than the main male leads of the series, Chris Redfield and Leon S. Kennedy! Thanks goes to Kotaku and Comic Book Movie for the news!

*Originally posted by Timzster in The Crusader's Realm

Coverage: Dead Zone's Zombiethon 2011!

It's November 11, 2011 (or 11-11-11 as it were), and now that I've had some time in my hands, I've finally gotten around to completing the almost 2 week old Zombiethon video compilation that I promised to deliver. In case you missed out what that was all about, here's the 101 again on what transpired!

On October 30, 2011, right in the heart of Makati City Philippines, local zombie fan group Dead Zone organized the second annual "Zombiethon" zombie walk, which was open to all undead lovers and ghoulish fans out there! Being one of those itching to go, I suited up as   the main protagonist of AMC's The Walking Dead himself, Sheriff's Deputy Rick Grimes, and proceeded to meet with the rest of the zombie trope in the meeting point located at the heart of Makati City.

While we certainly lacking in number, there were enough zombies to cause panic, terror, and havoc as we treaded in the streets. Joining me along for the fun were guys dressed as Raccoon City survivors Leon S. Kennedy and Hunk from the Resident Evil series. We even had a visit from "Hulk Hogan" himself! The zombies themselves had "interesting" faces in their numbers, including a Silent Hill-like nurse ghoul, kid zombies, and even a zombie that looked like Jesus!

Despite the minimum attendance, everything went great, and I even got to choreograph some scenes for  good photo op shots! I'd like to thank the guys at Dead Zone again for organizing Zombiethon 2011, and I'm looking forward to the next event soon! For more info on the group, visit the official Dead Zone Facebook Page!

Now, here's the video in all its undead and Gonk-like manner! Enjoy!




Dead Zone Zombiethon 2011!

Song is "The Gonk" from the original Dawn of The Dead (1978).

*Originally posted and featured by Timzster.

Paul W.S. Anderson confirms Resident Evil: Retribution

Love or hate it, the Resident Evil (aka Bio Hazard in Japan) movie franchise earned big bucks with its last entry, "Resident: Evil Afterlife". As a longtime fan of the series, the films by Paul W.S. Anderson have absolutely nothing to do with the games, save for porting characters, monsters, and the Umbrella Corporation elements and using them for his own interpretation of the concept. As I noted in my review of the last film, my initial disappointment in the franchise soon turned to respect for the continuity he has built up for the series. Now, the director is set to return with a fifth installment, which his wife and the main star of the movies, Milla Jovovich, called "Resident Evil: Retribution", and it's been confirmed by Anderson himself that is definitely the film's title.

As posted in Bloody Disgusting and Cinema Blend, Paul W.S. Anderson is slated to direct and work on RE: Retribution for a September 14, 2012 release. It will see Jovovich back in the role of Alice, as she works her way from Toronto to Tokyo to battle and put an end to the Umbrella Corporation once and for all. Also expected to return is actress Sienna Guillory, who played the live action version of the well known Resident Evil/ Bio Hazard heroine Jill Valentine. Guillory was last seen in a cameo appearance in Afterlife as Jill with a mind controlling device in her chest, mimicking her position and fate in the events of the video game Resident Evil 5. For additional details and info on the story, visit the source post at Bloody Disgusting and Cinema Blend!

UPDATE: It seems that they're bringing out the rest of the other "RE Character veterans" into this, as Bloody Disgusting also mentioned in their article that Retribution is looking to cast actors for the roles of "Barry Burton" and "Leon Scott Kennedy", two VERY WELL KNOWN figures in the RE Game mythos (especially the latter, who is the main hero in Resident Evil 2 and Resident Evil 4). Also, the role of Jill MAY be recast, but we won't know til future updates arrive.

Resident Evil: Retribution opens in conventional and 3D theaters on September 14, 2012!

*Originally posted by Timzster in The Crusader's Realm

The Walking Dead S2 Teaser Trailer and Resident Evil 15th Anniversary Box Set!

You can never keep zombies down. No matter how hard you try to keep them down and pump them full of lead, they always seem to come back and grow by the numbers. Fans like myself can attest to the enormous influence these undead creatures have on the entertainment and popculture industry, and there's a couple of good news to be had for those who follow certain franchises that have these ghouls as "characters".

The Walking Dead Season 2 Teaser Trailer

It's still a couple of months wait until the next season, but via Enewsi, AMC has released a short but sweet teaser trailer above for "The Walking Dead" Season 2, featuring officer Rick Grimes (played by Andrew Lincoln) blasting away a couple of zombies with his signature weapon, the Colt Python! Check out the You Tube video above, or visit the source post at Enewsi for more details on the next season which premieres this October!

Come late August, Capcom's signature Survival Horror series Resident Evil (aka Bio Hazard in Japan) turns 15 years old. To celebrate, they are releasing fans like myself will be definitely hunger for... A collector's edition box set that features rereleases of Resident Evil Director's Cut, Resident Evil 2, Resident Evil 3: Nemesis/ Last Escape, and this September's Resident Evil: Survival Selection (an HD rerelease of Resident Evil: Code Veronica and Resident Evil 4 for the PS3), coupled together with soundtracks for RE: CV and RE:4, as well as stickers and pins for S.T.A.R.S and Umbrella to commemorate Resident EVil's 15th anniversary! You can see the entire set in the above pic, so you have an idea how enormous this package is and how diehard RE fanatics are savoring it. For more info, check out the source posts at Kotaku and Capcom Japan's online store! This limited edition release will be available starting September 8!

Zombie fandom is making an impact this fall! If you're a fan of either one of these, look forward to these treats come September and October!

*Originally posted by Timzster in The Crusader's Realm

Tekken: Blood Vengeance announced!

Straight from Dubai and as promised via his Twitter updates, Tekken producer Katsuhiro Harada has revealed his newest Tekken-related project: Tekken: Blood Vengeance - A true full-length CG movie! That's right Iron Fist fans, the Tekken series is getting the proper film treatment it deserves, and it's animated by the same guys who gave us Resident Evil/ Bio Hazard: Degeneration. No official synopsis have been released about the story of the movie, but all you need to see is this kick ass trailer to know what the deal about this movie is, which involves Xiaoyu, Jin, Kazuya, Alissa, and crew, and looks like it takes place during the timeline of Tekken 6!

Tekken: Blood Veangeance Trailer

Tekken: Blood Vengeance is expected to be released this Summer 2011!

*Originally posted by Timzster in The Crusader's Realm

Captivate 2011: Crossover Battles and New Sequels heat things up!

Taking place last week at Miami, Capcom just recently lifted their embargo on news pertaining to their major showcase event, Captivate 2011, which revealed and teased some of the new games and updates the company had to offer this year and the next. Capcom-Unity and gaming news sites like Kotaku had the scoops on the program, and a lot of noteworthy titles came up in the list.

Screen Gems buys rights to "Devil May Cry"

If you know the history of the Resident Evil/ Bio Hazard franchise, then you'd be wise to know that any of the big screen movies you've seen with Milla Jovovich starring in them are unlike anything that follows the video game series' canon, instead opting to use elements here and there from the game and establish a timeline of its own. With that said and being a fan of the games, I have respect for the direction the movies went through, but it still didn't accomplish the job of translating a video game concept into the big screen. With so many sequels already made and still more on the way, one has to wonder what else will be milked into a Hollywood movie? Well, Screen Gems, a subsidiary company of Sony Pictures Entertainment responsible for distributing said Resident Evil films, has gone out and made their move, as they have secured the rights to another Capcom property that was originally intended to be a Resident Evil sequel, but spun out into a franchise of its own: Devil May Cry.

Those familiar with DMC should know that it deals with the story of Dante: an arrogant, wise-cracking demon slayer who happens to be the son of the legendary Sparda, a demon who rebelled against his own kind and possesses extraordinary powers. Created by Hideki Kamiya, Dante and the DMC series were meant to represent "cool and stylish" to the video game genre, and boy did the series take off with some serious ass kicking gameplay that was both highly addicting and simply amazing to watch and pull off at the same time. Because of its popularity, the Devil May Cry series has already gotten 4 games, an anime series, toys, and several other merchandise under its belt, and even a remake is on its way (which in itself looks controversial due to Dante's major makeover). Now that movie rights have been secured by Screen Gems, with Kane & Lynch movie adaptation writer Kyle Ward handling the screenplay, one has to wonder how Hollywood will handle this property. Only time will tell for sure. For more info on the story, visit the source post at Slash Film.

*Originally posted by Timzster in The Crusader's Realm

Check out the first trailer of Resident Evil Damnation!

G4TV and Attack of the Show have previewed the upcoming December Blu-Ray release of last Semptember's Resident Evil: Afterlife, and packaged together with that will be the first look at Capcom's next animated RE/ Bio Hazard flick - Resident Evil Damnation! It's already been mentioned that recurring series protagonist Leon S. Kennedy will return, but just what and who will he be facing? Check the trailer and find out!

G4TV Resident Evil: Damnation Preview Trailer

Like what you see so far? I do! However, Resident Evil: Damnation doesn't come out until 2012, so a long wait is still ahead of us!

*Originally posted by Timzster in The Crusader's Realm