RESIDENT EVIL: RETRIBUTION And FINDING NEMO 3D Own Box Office

Finally some action at the box office! It's been awhile since a movie has taken the bull by the horns but now we have a couple of 3D movies playing in the rodeo. Both movies have a history of course so that helps too. And are going #1 and #2 for the weekend right now.

RESIDENT EVIL: RETRIBUTION  is the fifth installment of the Resident Evil franchise and it not showing much signs of slowing down at all. In fact, 3D has seemed to inject even further energy into the series starring Milla Jovovich. RE:R took in $8.4 million on Friday and is expected to bring in between $22-25 million this weekend which isn't far from it's last installment that brought in ~$26 million back a couple of years ago.

FINDING NEMO 3D is of course the re-release of the beloved Pixar tale this time being presented in 3D. NEMO brought in $5.1 million on Friday and is looking at a ~$18 - 20 million weekend. If you haven't seen the movie - by all means go see it. Especially in 3D!

So - a great weekend for 3D movie fans and seeing as though these are two movies I have been anxiously awaiting, I'm going to be busy this the next couple of days. Enjoy!

Milla Jovovich Packs Heat In Two New Pics From RESIDENT EVIL: RETRIBUTION

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Check out a couple more cool shots of Milla Jovovich in RESIDENT EVIL: RETRIBUTION! That must be one hard top to get out of with all those buckles. But she is definitely packing heat dual wielding those suckers, is she not?

Here's the movie's storyline:
The Umbrella Corporation’s deadly T-virus continues to ravage the Earth, transforming the global population into legions of the flesh eating Undead. The human race’s last and only hope, Alice (Milla Jovovich), awakens in the heart of Umbrella’s most clandestine operations facility and unveils more of her mysterious past as she delves further into the complex. Without a safe haven, Alice continues to hunt those responsible for the outbreak; a chase that takes her from Tokyo to New York, Washington, D.C. and Moscow, culminating in a mind-blowing revelation that will force her to rethink everything that she once thought to be true. Aided by new found allies and familiar friends, Alice must fight to survive long enough to escape a hostile world on the brink of oblivion. The countdown has begun.

RESIDENT EVIL: RETRIBUTION opens September 14.

Check The Latest Image From RESIDENT EVIL: RETRIBUTION - Alice Armed To The Teeth!

Here's a new shot of Alice (Milla Jovovich) in Screen Gems upcoming RESIDENT EVIL: RETRIBUTION 3D. Also starring in this 5th iteration are Sienna Guillory, Michelle Rodriguez, Colin Salmon, Shawn Roberts, Johann Urb, Boris Kodjoe, Oded Fehr, Li Bingbing and Kevin Durand.

The movie was shot in native 3D using 3ality Technica's 3D camera rigs. I'm really looking forward to seeing the results!

Here's the movie's storyline:
The Umbrella Corporation’s deadly T-virus continues to ravage the Earth, transforming the global population into legions of the flesh eating Undead. The human race’s last and only hope, Alice (Milla Jovovich), awakens in the heart of Umbrella’s most clandestine operations facility and unveils more of her mysterious past as she delves further into the complex. Without a safe haven, Alice continues to hunt those responsible for the outbreak; a chase that takes her from Tokyo to New York, Washington, D.C. and Moscow, culminating in a mind-blowing revelation that will force her to rethink everything that she once thought to be true. Aided by newfound allies and familiar friends, Alice must fight to survive long enough to escape a hostile world on the brink of oblivion. The countdown has begun.

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RESIDENT EVIL: RETRIBUTION 3D opens on September 14.

Source: BloodyDisgusting

New Poster For RESIDENT EVIL: RETRIBUTION

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Check out the new poster for RESIDENT EVIL: RETRIBUTION showing some high flying bullet casings and an intense Milla Jovovich as Alice.

We revisit the T-Virus with yet another native 3D production, this time shot on 3ality Technica's rigs. Director Paul W.S. Anderson typically delivers some very interesting camera shots, especially in 3D. Love the aerial work that he does too.

Here's the storyline for the movie: 
The Umbrella Corporation’s deadly T-virus continues to ravage the Earth, transforming the global population into legions of the flesh eating Undead. The human race’s last and only hope, ALICE (Milla Jovovich), awakens in the heart of Umbrella’s most clandestine operations facility and unveils more of her mysterious past as she delves further into the complex. Without a safe haven, Alice continues to hunt those responsible for the outbreak; a chase that takes her from Tokyo to New York, Washington, D.C. and Moscow, culminating in a mind-blowing revelation that will force her to rethink everything that she once thought to be true. Aided by newfound allies and familiar friends, Alice must fight to survive long enough to escape a hostile world on the brink of oblivion. The countdown has begun.

RESIDENT EVIL: RETRIBUTION opens on September 14. Click here for all of our coverage!

Sources: LCMG via Collider

Must Watch: Full Trailer For RESIDENT EVIL: RETRIBUTION

I see an expanded budget here! Looking good too. After the last installment in the franchise I called for more "zombies" and less super-powered creatures and it appears that my wishes are being met! I see hordes of zombies in the new full trailer for RESIDENT EVIL: RETRIBUTION and plenty of action, complete with a revisit to Alice's family memories. But were her memories true or implanted?

And of course, Michelle Rodriguez is so welcome back! She needs to stay in future movies please. :-) 

RESIDENT EVIL: RETRIBUTION is shot in native 3D on 3ality Technica rigs so expect the best in visuals!

Here's the official storyline for the movie:

The Umbrella Corporation’s deadly T-virus continues to ravage the Earth, transforming the global population into legions of the flesh eating Undead. The human race’s last and only hope, Alice (Milla Jovovich), awakens in the heart of Umbrella’s most clandestine operations facility and unveils more of her mysterious past as she delves further into the complex. Without a safe haven, Alice continues to hunt those responsible for the outbreak; a chase that takes her from Tokyo to New York, Washington, D.C. and Moscow, culminating in a mind-blowing revelation that will force her to rethink everything that she once thought to be true. Aided by new found allies and familiar friends, Alice must fight to survive long enough to escape a hostile world on the brink of oblivion. The countdown has begun.

RESIDENT EVIL: RETRIBUTION opens on September 14.

Have A Look At Milla Jovovich And Her Outfits In THE THREE MUSKETEERS

I love how Milla Jovovich keeps her Twitter followers up to date on her projects - first I was tracking RESIDENT EVIL: AFTERLIFE through her account and now it is THE THREE MUSKETEERS.

Here is a shot of her in a wardrobe test dress for the movie standing in front of a mirror. For more shots, check out her Twitter photo feed here. There are another half dozen shots or so.

As far as T3M goes, I am somewhat looking forward to it. There must be something to anticipate with the talent that is attached to it right? Let's hope so. Joining Jovovich on Paul W.S. Anderson's modern retelling of the classic is Logan Lerman, Christop Waltz, Orlando Bloom, Ray Stevenson and Mads Mikkelsen.

THE THREE MUSKETEERS ride into theaters everywhere April 15, 2011.

THE THREE (D) MUSKETEERS Take Form! Shooting This September!!

Remember that story about THE THREE MUSKETEERS coming to 3D screens with a more contemporary feel? Well I have new developments to share with you on the project...

Director Paul W.S. Anderson has been busy casting! Logan Lerman is in deep talks to play D'Artagnan, a young man who joins the King's guard after leaving his home.

Already cast are: Ray Stevenson (THE BOOK OF ELI), Luke Evans (CLASH OF THE TITANS) and Matthew Macfadyen (ROBIN HOOD) playing Porthos, Athos and Aramis respectively. Christoph Waltz (INGLOURIOUS BASTERDS) will play villain Cardinal Richelieu and Mads Mikkelsen (CASINO ROYALE) is set for Rochefort. Anderson's wife, Milla Jovovich is cast as Milady de Winter who is a former love of Athos and is described as being a 17th century Bond girl.

Apparently an offer is out to Orlando Bloom to play the Duke of Buckingham.

Anderson and Andrew Davies wrote the script. Summit is the distributor.

THE THREE MUSKETEERS is looking to begin lensing in September of this year. Not sure what to make of the project yet with that 'contemporary feel' label on it, but it must be good or they would not be able to negotiate such talent. The budget must be sky high for this with Bloom and company under consideration. More when I get it!

Must Watch - RESIDENT EVIL: AFTERLIFE Trailer!!

Jim here. First look at the trailer for RESIDENT EVIL: AFTERLIFE and it looks... GREAT! Perhaps the best one yet? Could very well be. Certainly 3D is going to add a lot to the franchise.

RE:A is slated for 3D theaters September 10, 2010.

Please take note that Director Paul W.S. Anderson is doing this strictly with native 3D. He is shooting on the James Cameron / Vince Pace FUSION cameras - no 3d conversion with RE:A.

I think the visuals look stunning and the 3D will bring us even further in. Of course if you read MarketSaw you know I am a sucker for zombie movies and RE is one of the few franchises that has delivered some good moments. I will be first in line...