Gamer (2009 film)
| Gamer | |
|---|---|
 Film poster | |
| Directed by | Mark Neveldine Brian Taylor |
| Produced by | Tom Rosenberg Gary Lucchesi Richard Wright Skip Williamson |
| Starring | Gerard Butler |
| Cinematography | Ekkehart Pollack |
| Edited by | Fernando Villena |
| Music by | Robb Williamson Geoff Zanelli |
Production company | |
| Distributed by | Lionsgate |
Release date | September 4, 2009 |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
Gamer is an upcoming science fiction action thriller film written and directed by Mark Neveldine and Brian Taylor. The film stars Gerard Butler as an unwilling participant in an online game in which participants can control human beings as players.
Plot
Set in the near-future, mind-control technology has taken society by storm and a multiplayer on-line game called "Slayers" allows humans control other humans in mass-scale. Simon (Lerman) controls Kable (Butler), the on-line champion of the game, and with his every move tracked by millions, his ultimate challenge becomes regaining his identity and independence by defeating the game's mastermind (Hall) through launching an attack on the system that has imprisoned him.[1]
Cast
- Gerard Butler as Kable, the highest-ranked warrior in the game "Slayers"[2]
- Logan Lerman as Simon, who controls Kable[3]
- Milo Ventimiglia as Rick Rape, described as "Moonraker, silver grill, with a latex outfit making him look like a bumblebee."[4]
- Aaron Yoo [5] as Humanez Dude
- Ludacris[6] as Humanez Brother
- Alison Lohman as Trace[6]
- Kyra Sedgwick as Gina Parker Smith[2]
- Michael C. Hall as Ken Castle[2]
- John Leguizamo as Freek[6]
- Johnny Whitworth as Scotch[6]
- Zoe Bell as Sandra[6]
- Amber Valletta as Angie[6]
Production
In May 2007, Lakeshore Entertainment re-teamed with Mark Neveldine and Brian Taylor, the creators of Crank (2006), to produce a "high-concept futuristic thriller" called Game. Neveldine and Taylor wrote the script for Game and were slated to direct the film, while actor Gerard Butler was cast into the lead role.[7]
Production took place in Albuquerque, New Mexico for a 53-day shoot. Filming was initially on location and moved to ABQ Studios. The Red One camera was used to film Gamer, being only the second production following Guerrilla.[8] Downtown Albuquerque was used for cityscapes, and location sets were built on the outdoor lots near the studios.[9]
On 31 March 2009, it was announced that the movie had been renamed. Its new title being Citizen Game,[10] this was later confirmed by Lionsgate Publicity.[11] On 8 May 2009 another name change was announced, the new name being Gamer.[12][13][14]
References
- ^ "Game (2009) - Movie Info - Yahoo! Movies". Movies.yahoo.com. Retrieved 2009-04-02.
- ^ a b c (October 18, 2007). Sedgwick and Hall Play Butler's "Game" ComingSoon. Retrieved December 9, 2007.
- ^ Larry Carroll (November 19, 2007). Gerard Butler, Ludacris Show What Happens When 'Second Life' Becomes Real Life In Upcoming Flick MTV. Retrieved December 9, 2007.
- ^ Jen Yamato (April 17, 2008). Milo Ventimiglia Gets Dark in Pathology, Talks Role In Neveldine & Taylor's Game Rotten Tomatoes. Retrieved April 18, 2008.
- ^ imdb cast of Game revealed
- ^ a b c d e f Alex Billington (November 14, 2007) Ludacris Added to the Impressive Cast of Gerard Butler's Game FirstShowing. Retrieved December 9, 2007.
- ^ Elizabeth Guider (May 16, 2007). Lakeshore, Butler to play 'Game' Variety. Retrieved December 9, 2007.
- ^ Edward Douglas (November 19, 2007). On the Set of Gerard Butler's New Sci-Fi Action Flick! ComingSoon. Retrieved December 9, 2007.
- ^ Megan Kamerick (August 31, 2007). New film production fills Albuquerque Studios New Mexico Business Weekly. Retrieved December 9, 2007.
- ^ "IGN: Citizen Game Trailer, Wallpaper, Pictures, Soundtrack and More". Uk.movies.ign.com. Retrieved 2009-04-05.
- ^ "Lionsgate Publicity". Lionsgate Publicity. Retrieved 2009-04-05.
- ^ "GAMER – In Theaters September 4". Gamerthemovie.com. Retrieved 2009-05-09.
- ^ "Exclusive Poster Premiere: Gamer - UGO.com". Movieblog.ugo.com. Retrieved 2009-05-09.
- ^ "UPDATED: Another name change for GAME + new motion poster + Trailer on Xbox live". Quietearth.us. Retrieved 2009-05-09.
