Eclectic Ensemble Cast Stars in Newest Addition to the Red Alert
Universe
LOS ANGELES, Jan 27, 2009 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Electronic Arts Inc. (NASDAQ:ERTS) today announced the members of the
live action movie cast for Command & Conquer(TM) Red Alert(TM) 3:
Uprising, the upcoming campaign expansion to last fall's
award-winning Command & Conquer(TM) Red Alert(TM) 3. Picking
up in the aftermath of the events in the original, Command & Conquer
Red Alert 3:Uprising features an eclectic cast starring in
the all new, live-action movie sequences the Command & Conquer franchise
is known for. From sci- fi legends to rising starlets and masters of the
squared-circle, the cast of Command & Conquer Red Alert 3: Uprising
includes (in alphabetical order): Jamie Chung, (Dragonball Evolution),
Ric Flair (16-time world heavyweight wrestling champion), Malcolm
McDowell (Heroes, Clockwork Orange, Wing Commander),
Jodi Lyn O'Keefe (Prison Break), Holly Valance (Neighbours)
along with returning fan-favorites Gemma Atkinson and Ivana Milicevic.
"Quality live-action movies and storytelling have always been a unique
component to the Command & Conquer DNA and we wanted to make
sure we did things right with Uprising," said Amer Ajami, Senior
Producer at EA Los Angeles. "We are really pleased we were able to
assemble another large and talented ensemble for Uprising, and we
think our fans are going to be pleased by everyone's performances not
only in the cutscenes, but also in Commander's Challenge, where you'll
actually be battling some of our stars."
"When I found out that EA wanted me to be part of Command & Conquer,
all I could say was 'Woooooooooooo!'" said 16-time world heavyweight
champion, Ric Flair, who stars as Commander Hill, a commander players
will have to take on in the new Commander's Challenge mode. "I had a
great time on set and while I may have retired from the ring, I think my
fans are going to love seeing the 'Nature Boy' style and profile his way
to victory. I know my kids are going to have a great time trying to take
it to me on the battlefield."
Malcolm McDowell, who plays Rupert Thornley, the president of the
European Union, and had previously starred in the live-action movies for
the Wing Commander franchise, added, "It's great to be working
with good actors and the more good actors you can get to do games, the
better. In the past people might have thought you could get away with
anything in games and that isn't a good attitude. Kids are spending a
lot of money and time on these games and they deserve first rate
performers and I'm glad to say that this is what Uprising is."
Command & Conquer Red Alert 3: Uprising will take players
deeper into the Red Alert(TM) universe with four new mini-campaigns
set in the aftermath of the events of Red Alert 3. The game also
features the new Commander's Challenge mode, a series of 50 challenging,
over-the-top scenarios where players will need to battle through a
gauntlet of commanders and obstacles in order to unlock the game's
powerful new units.
Command & Conquer Red Alert 3: Uprising will be available for
digital download this March for $19.99 and has not yet been rated by the
ESRB or PEGI. For more information about the game, please visit www.commandandconquer.com,
home of Command & Conquer TV, EA's dedicated online Command &
Conquer network that goes beyond the game and brings players all the
latest news, tips and strategies straight from the developers. This
Friday, fans can go to the website to catch the first episode of BattleCastTM
PrimeTime, the channel's flagship program, which will have all the
latest Command & Conquer news including an interview with Ric Flair.
And for a behind-the-scenes look at the making of Command & Conquer
Red Alert 3: Uprising's live-action movies and the debut of the
game's first trailer, tune in this weekend to "GameTrailers TV with
Geoff Keighley" on SpikeTV (check local listings) and GameTrailers.com.
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 won numerous awards,
including the "Strategy/Simulation Game of the Year" award from the
Academy of Interactive Arts and Sciences. Additionally, Command &
Conquer(TM)Red Alert(TM)2 and Command & Conquer(TM)
Generals were the number one best-selling* PC RTS titles in 2000 and
2003 respectively. Collectively, the series has sold over 26 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.com.
* 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: EATM, EA SPORTSTM, 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
and Command & Conquer 3 Tiberium Wars are trademarks or registered
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SOURCE: Electronic Arts Inc.
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