Resident Evil: Extinction production history

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Resident Evil: Extinction was announced on June 13, 2005 after Apocalypse had a positive response at the box office in 2004. Screen Gems later released information that production was officially greenlit and discussed ideas of creating another sequel titled Resident Evil 4. In late November 2005, Davis Films, Constatine Films and Screen Gems announced they will be the films distributor worldwide. Principal photography began in Mexicali, Baja California, Mexico on May 15, 2006 (after being pushed back from November 05 > March 06 > April 06 > May, 2006). Despite the rumors that Paul Anderson was planning of returning to direct the third installment, he passed the job to Russell Mulcahy and remained as the film's producer and screenplay writer. The film's budget is estimated to be $45,000,000 and the special effects will by covered by Tatopoulos Studios. In a recent interview with the magazine Fangoria, Mulcahy stated "he got the job due in part to the great enthusiasm, producers Anderson and Jeremy Bolt hold for Mulcahy’s Highlander. “Sure, they knew my genre work,” the director notes. ”But it was his A&E film The Lost Battalion and Swimming Upstream that clinched it. They were already confident I could handle the horror/fantasy. It was the two latter films that showed them I was also good with actors, drama and suspense. The whole point about the Resident Evil universe is, you must care about the characters’ fates, if they live or die."

Production was shifted to Mexico City on June 26, 2006. Filming will continue until late July before entering post-production. On June 29, 2006 the first two official production stills were released by IGN. On June 30, 2006 in an interview with IGN, Paul Anderson stated that "My concept behind the trilogy of movies I always imagined making was: the first movie would be a prequel to the very first game. It would tell the back story of the videogame world. The second movie would be set kind of intertwined with what was happening in Raccoon City. And then the third movie would be like a post script to the world of the videogame,". Plot details were also revealed (See Plot Summary) which are set in a half-buried Las Vegas. We built all these casinos which are sort of buried in the sand. "We built… parts of Paris [the casino]. So we built a chunk of the Eiffel Tower, but half-buried in sand. It's really spectacular." On June 8, 2006 a set report was released by Movie Web stated that Jeremy Bolt has given a little background into this film and what they're looking forward to the fourth film. Apparently, he and Paul W.S. Anderson are already working on that - taking to Alaska or Japan. They're bringing a few characters from this film over to that one - Albert Wesker, Chris Redfield, and Alice will all return.

Contents 1 Timeline 1.1 October 06 1.2 September 06 1.3 August 06 1.4 Game Head Special 1.5 July 06 1.6 May 06 - June 06 1.7 February 06 - April 06 1.8 September 04 - January 06 2 References

[edit] Timeline

[edit] October 06

• October 25, 2006 Comingsoon.net says that we will see the trailer in Ghost Rider's premiere on February 16.
• October 12, 2006 2 new videos (The videos were originally posted on YouTube but were removed at the request of Columbia Tristar.)

• October 2, 2006 Imdb has updated its page to confirm that it is actually Jason O'Mara that is playing the part of Albert Wesker, not Peter o' Meara.

[edit] September 06

• September 6, 2006 Jill will be in Extinction and Angela will die in an attack hours early to the first scene.

A source has yet to be provided

[edit] August 06

• August 29, 2006 Images were posted of Ashanti's role in Extinction. Click here to view.
• August 5, 2006 IMDB updates its page with Extinction entering post-production.

[edit] Game Head Special

On July 30, 2006 During a television special from Game Head on Spike TV. Viewers were treated to a special sneak peek at the film. The following details were revealed:

• The film takes place 3-5 years after Apocalypse.
• Angela Ashford will not be returning.
• Milla'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 Hummer, 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 board room.
• We are also shown Dr. Isaacs lab.
• Here is a behind the scenes photo of Albert Wesker found at Rehorror.com: http://img101.imageshack.us/img101/8971/weskerka0.png
• A very poor but identifiable image of Albert Wesker can be found here: [1]

[edit] July 06

• July 30, 2006 ResidentEvilMovies.net has posted up an interview with a current cast member of Resident Evil: Extinction Click Interview
• July 29, 2006 Sienna Guillory is rumored to be off the project as Jill Valentine.
• July 28, 2006 Sarah Michelle Gellar has now been removed from the cast list on IMDB.
• July 26, 2006 Extinction gets a release date, September 7, 2007.
• July 25, 2006 Spike TV announced that its show Game Head will broadcast from film's set in Mexico City and California on July 29, 2006 at midnight. The show will feature the first look at the Mexico City sets, an exclusive scene from the film, and interviews with Milla, Paul and Russell. ^[1].
• July 23, 2006 IMDB changed Debra Marshall to Sarah Michelle Gellar for the role of Cindy Lennox. Cast members Linden Ashby, Kirk B.R. Woller, and Valorie Hubbard were also added.
• July 20, 2006 YouTube posted 2 new videos. Click here for video 1, video 2.
• July 19, 2006 YouTube posted 3 new videos from the set. Click here for video 1, video 2, video 3.
• July 10, 2006 Debra Marshall was added back into the cast on IMDB.
• July 9, 2006 IMDB added Shane Woodson into the cast.
• July 8, 2006 A set report published by Movie Web states there will be a fourth film and Albert Wesker, Chris Redfield, and Alice will all be returning. ^[2]
• July 4, 2006 A script review dated May 2006, was posted on Joblo, whilst already discredited by fans, the review sounds similar to the plot of Code: Veronica. Alice's Telekinetic powers (hinted at in the end of Apocalypse) play a much larger and more violent role. The review, whether hoax or real can be found here. The review also claims that the last few pages leads Claire into a possible fourth movie. A video was posted on YouTube showing make up tests for zombie extra's. The video can be found here

[edit] May 06 - June 06

• June 30, 2006 Movies Online reports that Nemesis will be returning to show some bazooka powered chaos. ^[3] IGN FilmForce also interviewed Paul Anderson who revealed important plot details and set pieces. ^[4] IGN also reports John Eric Bentley will play a Umbrella Executive attempting to hunt down Alice. ^[5]
• June 29, 2006 The first two official production stills were released by IGN. ^[6] A report was also released by JoBlo.com which hints that a very important character from some of the earlier games will be making an appearance and "all fans of the series will be pretty damn happy with a new boss monster that's gonna rear its ugly head". Also revealed is that according to the special effects team the movie is going to be very bloody and there are shots involving over 100 people in zombie make up and that Alice's outfit was designed by Milla Jovovich and her fashion company Jovovich-Hawk. ^[7] A second set picture was published in a Mexican newspaper La Cronica De Hoy. The image can be found here. The image features Milla having a conversation with Spencer Locke. [2]
• June 28, 2006 A set picture was leaked apparently showing Milla's stunt double with several of the film's producers. The picture can be found here. IMDB message boards were swamped with posters claiming the image is Milla's stunt double. [3]
• June 26, 2006 Filming was shifted to Mexico City.
• June 25, 2006 According to Ashanti's website: "Ashanti will play the character of Betty, a paramedic who is a true angel of Mercy. Betty is a former member of the Chicago Airborne Ambulance and she is in charge of caring for members in the caravan who have been wounded in combat." ^[8]
• June 24, 2006 According to IMDB, Gary Hudson has joined the cast as an Umbrella Captain, also the actor Peter O'Meara is in negotiation to play Albert Wesker and Sienna Guillory has been added back to the IMDB cast list, Debra Marshall has been removed.
• June 11, 2006 IMDB adds cast members: John Eric Bentley & Rick Cramer. Also Geoff Meed's character name has been changed to Pockmart.
• June 5, 2006 IMDB adds cast members: Ramón Franco, Connor McCoy, Geoff Meed, James Tumminia, and Peter O'Meara.
• May 28, 2006 IMDB adds William Abadie into the cast. William will play a character named Envoy.
• May 27, 2006 Director Russell Mulcahy stated in an interview with Fangoria, that “It’s definitely the best of the three scripts,” and ”Paul W.S. Anderson has done a great job making sure the action scenes are totally different from the first two films. The Raccoon City survivors are attacked by things you’ve never seen before, aside from the usual bloodthirsty zombies.” He then stated I’m very excited by Extinction; it’s going to be very creepy and frightening. He also mentioned "My intention is to make the day time scarier than the night. We’ve just done some makeup tests on the Super-Undeads—the biologically improved zombie stalkers—and they look sensational" ^[9].
• May 19, 2006 Spencer Locke has joined the cast of Extinction. She is playing a girl found living in the ruins of a Kmart who hopes to find a safe haven in Alaska^[10].
• May 18, 2006 Bloody-Disgusting.com added former WWE superstar Debra Marshall to the cast but still has yet to provide a source for the news ^[11]. Also Special effects will by covered by 'Tatopoulos Studios', whom also worked on the 2006 film Silent Hill.
• May 15, 2006 Filming has officially begun.
• May 14, 2006 IMDB adds Jamie Patrick Millar into the cast. He will play a character named Evan.
• May 13, 2006 IMDB updates their Extinction page with information that filming has begun.
• May 10, 2006 Bloody Disgusting reports that Ashanti will star as a character named Nurse Betty, Ali Larter has also been added to portray Claire Redfield and Chris Egan will play a character named Mikey. ^[12]
• May 9, 2006 According to Ashanti's website ^[13] and an article on Bloody Disgusting ^[14] she will star in Extinction. Also according to Comingsoon. Net Extinction will be the "Trilogy Finale" meaning the fourth film now may be cancelled ^[15].
• May 1, 2006 Movies Online reports the film is going to be shot in Mexico, more specifically in "Laguna Salada". ^[16].

[edit] February 06 - April 06

• April 16, 2006 Variety confirmed Oded Fehr will return with Mike Epps, Iain Glen and Sienna Guillory ^[17].
• April 15, 2006 Debra Marshall is listed on IMDB as "in talks" to appear in Resident Evil: Extinction. IMDB, the user submitted internet data base, is fairly accurate most of the time but it has been known to have incorrect cast listings some times (example).
• April 10, 2006 Filming is set for May 26, 2006 in Mexico. Samuel Hadida (the film's new producer) said the story for the third film is very complex, but it will pick up after the events of the second film ^[18].
• March 9, 2006 - On Bloody Disgusting.com, former WWE Diva Debra Marshall, has been added to the cast despite any articles or news update confirming her addition. ^[19].
• March 8, 2006 - Oded Fehr and Iain Glen have been added to the cast to reprise their respective roles for the second sequel according to Production Weekly. Filming was officially announced to begin in mid-May 2006 in Mexicali, Mexico.
• March 1, 2006 - During an interview on the late night talk show Last Call, Milla Jovovich revealed that the filming would begin in May 2006.
• February 9, 2006 - Comingsoon.net reported the film's title was changed to Resident Evil: Extinction. Russell Mulcahy is directing and Milla will reprise her role.

[edit] September 04 - January 06

• November 7, 2005 - Constantin and Davis films will produce Afterlife, while Screen Gems will have the distribution rights in North America, Europe, Australia and Asia.
• September 21, 2005 - According to Empire, Sienna Guillory has signed on for Afterlife and willingly wants to do it.
• September 9, 2005 - Mike Epps signed onto Afterlife. In an interview with Blackfilm.com he confirmed his character will return.
• June 13, 2005 - Afterlife was set to pre-production on IMDB with Jovovich signing on. Confirmation of two more Resident Evil sequels were also released.
• December 28, 2004 - Apocalypse DVD's went on sale, details were released that Paul Anderson signed on to write the screenplay.
• September 15, 2004 - Studio executives greenlit the project after success with Apocalypse at the box office.

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