During a press conference at Games Convention in Leipzig, Germany,
Electronic Arts Inc. (NASDAQ: ERTS) today announced the all-star ensemble
cast featured in this holiday’s highly
anticipated real-time strategy video game Command & ConquerTM
Red AlertTM 3. Starring in
the Command & ConquerTM
franchise’s trademark live-action movie
sequences, the diverse group includes a host of award-winning actors,
action stars, science fiction legends, up-and-coming starlets from
around the globe and even mixed martial artists.
The cast of Command & Conquer Red Alert 3 follows (in
alphabetical order by last name): Gemma Atkinson (the UK’s
Hollyoaks), Tim Curry (Rocky Horror Picture Show, The Hunt for
Red October), Andrew Divoff (LOST), Kelly Hu (X2, The
Scorpion King), Jenny McCarthy (Scream 3, former Playboy
Playmate of the Year), Ivana Milicevic (Casino Royale), Jonathan
Pryce (Pirates of the Caribbean), J.K. Simmons (Spider-Man,
Juno), Autumn Reeser (The OC), Peter Stormare (Prison
Break, Armageddon), George Takei (Star Trek, Heroes),
and two of the most recognizable names in competitive mixed martial arts
Randy “The Natural”
Couture (former UFC Heavyweight champion) and Gina “Conviction”
Carano (Undefeated Elite XC fighter, American Gladiators).
“This is by far the most exciting cast we have
in over 13 years of shooting live-action movies for Command & Conquer,”
said Chris Corry, executive producer at EALA. “The
caliber of the performances we received, both individually and
collectively, have really raised the storytelling bar for the franchise.
We are really excited that we will be delivering such a high quality
production that is on par with movies and television shows.”
“I wasn’t sure
what to expect when I came in to work on a video game,”
said Jenny McCarthy from the set of Command & Conquer Red Alert 3,
while playing Tanya, Allied commando and the most beloved heroine in the
history of the Command & Conquer universe. “What
I realized is Red Alert 3 is not just a video game, it’s
absolutely an interactive movie. This is where the people at home get to
move the story forward, and where seeing the plot thicken is a reward
for a job well done. And that’s really cool.”
“I think video games are one of the new
frontiers for actors and using live action is just another way to
connect more easily to the gamer rather than CG or animation techniques,”
said J.K. Simmons from the set of the game, who is playing the
anti-Communist U.S. President Howard T. Ackerman. “To
be in a groundbreaking game like Red Alert 3 where we are using
full on shooting of live actors and to be with Jonathan Pryce, Tim Curry
and Peter Stormare, it was a great opportunity for a character actor
like me to have some fun.”
Fans searching for an opportunity to see even more of the talent in Command
& Conquer Red Alert 3 can now order the Command & Conquer Red
Alert 3 Premier Edition– a limited
edition copy of the game that includes a bonus DVD with over an hour of
exclusive content, including interviews with the talent and a behind the
scenes look at the shooting of the game’s
cinematic sequences. The Premier Edition is also packed full of
additional Command & Conquer Red Alert goodness, including
exclusive multiplayer maps, strategy tips from the development team, the
official soundtrack and an exclusive beta key to a future Command &
Conquer game.
Those who secure the Premier Edition or regular version of Red
Alert 3 now via pre-order will also receive a special bonus package1,
including:
Command & Conquer Red Alert 2–
One of the most beloved RTS games of all time!
From Fighter to Assassin– A
featurette on EliteXC superstar, Gina Carano.
Premier Edition Sneak Peek–
Exclusive previews of Raising of the Iron Curtain, From Pens
to Pixels, Command School, and BattleCast Primetime
Red Alert Retrospective– A
look back at Command & ConquerTMRed AlertTM, Command &
Conquer Red Alert 2 and Command & ConquerTM:
Yuri’s RevengeTM
Exclusive multiplayer/skirmish map for Command & Conquer Red Alert 3
when the game ships
Exclusive Command & Conquer Red Alert 3 desktop wallpapers
Command & Conquer Red Alert 3 is set to ship this fall for
the PC and Xbox 360. Gamers who want to get a head start on the return
to Command & Conquer Red Alert can do so by purchasing Command
& Conquer 3: Kane’s Wrath, which
includes automatic entry into the Command & Conquer Red Alert 3
beta2 happening right now. More information is
available at http://www.ea.com/redalert/beta.jsp.
Command & Conquer Red Alert 3 has not yet been rated by the
ESRB or PEGI. For more information about the game, please visit www.redalert3.com
and tune into Command & Conquer TV at www.commandandconquer.com
in the coming weeks to catch the special one year anniversary episode of
the online channel’s flagship program “BattleCast
PrimeTime,” filmed live from the German Games
Convention 2008.
1 Certain retailers may have additional,
exclusive pre-sale incentives.
2Command & Conquer Red Alert 3 beta
access is granted with purchase of Command & Conquer Kane’s
Wrath PC version only. The Red Alert 3 beta is also PC only.
About Command & Conquer
The groundbreaking Command & Conquer franchise was one of the
first to introduce players to the modern RTS genre, has spawned over a
dozen PC titles, and ranks in the top 5 best-selling PC franchises of
all-time according to the NPD Group. Command & Conquer 3 Tiberium WarsTM
was the number #1 selling PC RTS of 2007 and recently won the “Strategy/Simulation
Game of the Year” award from the Academy of
Interactive Arts and Sciences.”Additionally, Command
& ConquerRed Alert2 and Command & ConquerTM
Generals were the number one best-selling3
PC RTS titles in 2000 and 2003 respectively. Collectively, the series
has sold over 25 million units worldwide to date. The franchise boasts
one of the largest and most active fan communities in the world. For
more information on Command & Conquer series, please visit www.CommandAndConquer.EA.com.
3 According to NPD Group
About Electronic Arts
Electronic Arts Inc. (EA), headquartered in Redwood City, California, is
the world's leading interactive entertainment software company. Founded
in 1982, the Company develops, publishes, and distributes interactive
software worldwide for video game systems, personal computers, cellular
handsets and the Internet. Electronic Arts markets its products under
four brand names: EA SPORTSTM, EATM,
EA SPORTS Freestyle TM and POGOTM.
In fiscal 2008, EA posted GAAP net revenue of $3.67 billion and had 27
titles that sold more than one million copies. EA's homepage and online
game site is www.ea.com. More
information about EA's products and full text of press releases can be
found on the Internet at http://info.ea.com.
EA, EA SPORTS, EA SPORTS Freestyle, POGO, Command & Conquer, Red Alert,
Yuri’s Revenge and Command & Conquer 3
Tiberium Wars are trademarks or registered trademarks of Electronic Arts
Inc. in the U.S and/or other countries. All Rights Reserved. Xbox and
Xbox 360 are trademarks of the Microsoft group of companies. All other
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