In a recent interview with Artisan News, Disturbed singer David Draiman spoke about his upcoming project Device including working with Filter‘s Geno Lenardo and how Underworld Awakening played a role in the band. You can watch the interview below.
The band will be releasing their first single “Vilify” on radios on Feb. 19th. Their debut album is expected to drop in April. READ MORE
Underworld: Awakening headlines a busy week of horror releases. Darren Lynn Bousman’s disturbing version of Mother’s Day is being loosed upon the world and in classic late ’80s/early ’90s news of the awesome, Gremlins 2: The New Batch is finally out on Blu-ray. Not bad. Not bad at all. Also of note The Shrine (which is really good), Shock Labyrinth and Humans Vs. Zombies are coming to a retailer near you. Check out the rest of the releases below, let me know what you are picking and have a great week. READ MORE
Sony Home Entertainment has booked Underworld: Awakening, their forthcoming 3-D battle between the vampires, Lycans, and now, humans, for release on DVD, Blu-ray and VOD May 8. Specs and art have yet to be revealed, but a 4-disc box set of the entire franchise is also expected.
In theaters January 20, “Kate Beckinsale, star of the first two films, returns in her lead role as the vampire warrioress Selene, who escapes imprisonment to find herself in a world where humans have discovered the existence of both Vampire and Lycan clans, and are conducting an all-out war to eradicate both immortal species.”
Directed Mans Marlind and Bjorn Stein by, Kate Beckinsale, Stephen Rea, Michael Ealy, Theo James, India Eisley, and Charles Dance all star in this sequel Evan Dickson is calling the best of the franchise (it’s not hard to do). READ MORE
I know a TON of you guys saw Underworld: Awakening 3D this weekend. It just grossed an estimated $25 million, outpacing Rise Of The Lycans by a significant margin.
While I didn’t love the movie (I’m not a huge Underworld fan), I did think it was the best in the series. From my review.
“There’s almost a remarkable spark that accompanies this synergy of people cutting the bullsh*t and consciously embracing the humble simplicity of making a film designed only to be the very best kind of this type of movie. And that’s exactly what ‘Underworld: Awakening’ is. Sure I’m grading on a curve here, but it’s easily the best ‘Underworld’ movie. I was actually entertained throughout its appropriately brief 88 minute running time.”
But what did you guys think? Write in with your review now!
Also, given this film’s box office performance and its ‘A-’ Cinemascore (which means that audiences liked it enough that we can expect it to continue to do well next weekend, unlike Devil Inside), I’d say it’s more than likely we’ll be seeing a 5TH Underworld film – even though one has yet to be officially announced.
Hit up the comments to let us know what you’d like to see in the 5th one, or if you just want the series to die already! READ MORE
Underworld: Awakening 3D hit theaters this weekend and Don Allen checks in with his video review.
Don liked the film a hair more than I did (my review), but we both agree that Awakening makes a wise decision by shackling off the heavy handed romance and mythology heading straight into the action.
Don’t forget to write in with your review here!
In theaters this weekend, “Kate Beckinsale, star of the first two films, returns in her lead role as the vampire warrioress Selene, who escapes imprisonment to find herself in a world where humans have discovered the existence of both Vampire and Lycan clans, and are conducting an all-out war to eradicate both immortal species.”
Directed by Mans Marlind and Bjorn Stein, this sequel stars Kate Beckinsale, Stephen Rea, Michael Ealy, Theo James, India Eisley, and Charles “I want the Ajanti Dagger!” Dance.
Hit the jump for the video review! READ MORE
If you aren’t seeing Underworld: Awakening tonight and are pissed off about that, here’s a video to tide you over that features footage not seen in the trailers. The song is called Heavy Prey and is performed by Filter‘s Gene Lenardo with Flyleaf‘s Lacey Sturm on vocals. It’s definitely a good fit for the movie and the visuals match the aesthetics of the film.
Underworld: Awakening 3D hits theaters today and we have our official review!
“There’s almost a remarkable spark that accompanies this synergy of people cutting the bullsh*t and consciously embracing the humble simplicity of making a film designed only to be the very best kind of this type of movie. And that’s exactly what ‘Underworld: Awakening’ is. Sure I’m grading on a curve here, but it’s easily the best ‘Underworld’ movie. I was actually entertained throughout its appropriately brief 88 minute running time.”
Click here for the review. And don’t forget to write in with your review here.
In theaters today, “Kate Beckinsale, star of the first two films, returns in her lead role as the vampire warrioress Selene, who escapes imprisonment to find herself in a world where humans have discovered the existence of both Vampire and Lycan clans, and are conducting an all-out war to eradicate both immortal species.”
Directed by Mans Marlind and Bjorn Stein, this sequel stars Kate Beckinsale, Stephen Rea, Michael Ealy, Theo James, India Eisley, and Charles “I want the Ajanti Dagger!” Dance. READ MORE
Last week I had the chance to sit down with the stars of Underworld: Awakening 3D, Kate Beckinsale chiefly among them.
The new film adds a wrinkle to the mix by including actual humans in the ongoing battle between Vampires and Lycans. I talked to the newer members of the cast (Theo James, India Eisley and Michael Ealy) about joining the long running franchise. Meanwhile, Kate Beckinsale seemed quite happy to be back and was able to go into some detail regarding the tone of the upcoming ‘Total Recall’ remake.
I was also surprised to hear that co-directors Marlind & Stein literally alternated days on set, trading off which one of them got to call the shots depending on the day. Judging from these interviews, it would appear that process went shockingly smoothly.
In theaters January 20, “Kate Beckinsale, star of the first two films, returns in her lead role as the vampire warrioress Selene, who escapes imprisonment to find herself in a world where humans have discovered the existence of both Vampire and Lycan clans, and are conducting an all-out war to eradicate both immortal species.”
Directed by Mans Marlind and Bjorn Stein, this sequel stars Kate Beckinsale, Stephen Rea, Michael Ealy, Theo James, India Eisley, and Charles “I want the Ajanti Dagger!” Dance.
Hit the jump to check out the interviews! READ MORE
At a recent junket for Underworld: Awakening 3D (interviews posting soon) they asked me to take a break from chatting with the stars to take a ride with Selene and fend off some Lycans.
Is this a ploy on behalf of the studio to create awareness saturation for the movie? Sure. But I was there to interview Kate Beckinsale and her costars anyway – which is certainly a form of that as well. Was I paid by the studio? No. Was it fun? Yes. Have I seen Underworld: Awakening? Yes. Is it good? You’ll have to wait for my review on the 20th to find out!
For the time being, you can laugh at my horrible acting skills in the clip after the jump! This is your chance to get revenge on me for all the times I disagreed with you! READ MORE
Sony Screen Gems has supplied us with all 5 clips from Underworld: Awakening, their forthcoming 3-D battle between the vampires, Lycans, and now, humans.
In theaters January 20, “Kate Beckinsale, star of the first two films, returns in her lead role as the vampire warrioress Selene, who escapes imprisonment to find herself in a world where humans have discovered the existence of both Vampire and Lycan clans, and are conducting an all-out war to eradicate both immortal species.”
Directed Mans Marlind and Bjorn Stein by, Kate Beckinsale, Stephen Rea, Michael Ealy, Theo James, India Eisley, and Charles Dance all star in this sequel Evan Dickson is calling the best of the franchise (it’s not hard to do). READ MORE
A pair of new clips from Underworld: Awakening have been embedded below, one that depicts Selene in her skintight catsuit planting some explosives, the other pits the enchantress against the Uber Lycan! It will be interesting to see this battle in 3-D.
In theaters January 20, “Kate Beckinsale, star of the first two films, returns in her lead role as the vampire warrioress Selene, who escapes imprisonment to find herself in a world where humans have discovered the existence of both Vampire and Lycan clans, and are conducting an all-out war to eradicate both immortal species.” READ MORE
It looks as if Sony Screen Gems is hinting at the mother-daughter relationship in the latest clip from Underworld: Awakening. The footage shown below shares a conversations between Selene (Kate Beckinsale) and Eve (India Eisley), a young girl who plays the vampire/Lycan hybrid. This young girl is said to be Selene’s daughter and is primed to take over the franchise.
In theaters January 20, “Beckinsale, star of the first two films, returns in her lead role as the vampire warrioress Selene, who escapes imprisonment to find herself in a world where humans have discovered the existence of both Vampire and Lycan clans, and are conducting an all-out war to eradicate both immortal species.” READ MORE
A second TV Spot has hit the airwaves for Sony Screen Gems’ Underworld: Awakening, this time showing us a monster Lycan that looks like a CGI version of “Station” from Bill & Ted’s Bogus Journey. Non, non, non heinous! I kid, though, considering where the franchise is; it still looks kinda cool.
In theaters January 20 from directors Mans Marlind and Bjorn Stein, “Kate Beckinsale, star of the first two films, returns in her lead role as the vampire warrioress Selene, who escapes imprisonment to find herself in a world where humans have discovered the existence of both Vampire and Lycan clans, and are conducting an all-out war to eradicate both immortal species.” READ MORE
After leaking earlier this year, Sony Screen Gems has finally released the completed one-sheet for Underworld: Awakening. It once again puts Selene (played by Kate Beckinsale) front an center; it’s eye candy that never gets old. In addition, we’ve tossed up a newly released character banner that’s full of ammo.
In theaters January 20 from directors Mans Marlind and Bjorn Stein, “Kate Beckinsale, star of the first two films, returns in her lead role as the vampire warrioress Selene, who escapes imprisonment to find herself in a world where humans have discovered the existence of both Vampire and Lycan clans, and are conducting an all-out war to eradicate both immortal species.” READ MORE
Sony Screen Gems’ Underworld: Awakening is less than a month away so it’s only natural that the marketing has gone into high gear. Three trailers, video retrospectives, posters etc… the only thing the film has been light on are official images. Sony is fixing that now though with these brand new stills!
In theaters January 20, “Kate Beckinsale, star of the first two films, returns in her lead role as the vampire warrioress Selene, who escapes imprisonment to find herself in a world where humans have discovered the existence of both Vampire and Lycan clans, and are conducting an all-out war to eradicate both immortal species.”
Hit the jump to check out the pics! READ MORE
Sony Screen Gems is hoping to catch your attention this slow holiday season with more and more imagery of Kate Beckinsale in her skintight battle suit. This evening a third trailer for Underworld: Awakening was released that features more hybrid action and Selene narrowly missing flamethrowers. I’m also a pretty big fan of the first piece of footage that displays humans hunting down the infamous vamp. It’s a “new” look to the franchise. Maybe Mans Marlind and Bjorn Stein were a good hire, eh?
In theaters January 20, “Kate Beckinsale, star of the first two films, returns in her lead role as the vampire warrioress Selene, who escapes imprisonment to find herself in a world where humans have discovered the existence of both Vampire and Lycan clans, and are conducting an all-out war to eradicate both immortal species.” READ MORE
![[Video] A Look Back at the Legacy of the Underworld Franchise](/photosizer/upload/1underworld1122011.jpg "[Video] A Look Back at the Legacy of the Underworld Franchise")
If you enjoyed our Underworld retrospective posted yesterday, we’ve been supplied with a new video featurette that tells the legacy of the Underworld films leading up to the January 20 release of Underworld: Awakening.
“Kate Beckinsale, star of the first two films, returns in her lead role as the vampire warrioress Selene, who escapes imprisonment to find herself in a world where humans have discovered the existence of both Vampire and Lycan clans, and are conducting an all-out war to eradicate both immortal species.”
Beckinsale intros the following video featurette. READ MORE
I’m kind of not sure why this mystery is still being kept tight-lipped, especially considering Bloody Disgusting exclusively broke the story before Kate Beckinsale had even signed onto star. Either way, the first TV Spot for Underworld: Awakening gives us a look at India Eisley, a young girl who plays a vampire/Lycan hybrid. Originally slated to be a twin – maybe that will come into play in the next sequel? – this young girl is Selene’s (Beckinsale) daughter and is primed to take over the franchise. The new commercial shares a very good look at her, teasing a bit of that hybrid look. Cool stuff!
In theaters January 20, “Beckinsale, star of the first two films, returns in her lead role as the vampire warrioress Selene, who escapes imprisonment to find herself in a world where humans have discovered the existence of both Vampire and Lycan clans, and are conducting an all-out war to eradicate both immortal species.” READ MORE
For those of you who live or die based on MPAA ratings, here’s three films that are locked and loaded for release in 2012 — all landed an R-rating.
Paramount Insurge’s The Devil Inside, in theaters January 6, has been rated R “for disturbing violent content and grisly images, and for language including some sexual references.”
Sony Screen Gems’ Underworld Awakening, opening January 20, has been rated R “for violence and gore, and for some language.”
Lastly is Open Road Films’ The Grey, in theaters January 27, has been rated R “for violence/disturbing content including bloody images, and for pervasive language.”
Click any title above for trailers, clips, images and posters for all three films. READ MORE
![[Special Feature] Reflect Back On the Underworld Franchise & Its Sexy Heroines!](/photosizer/upload/Selene-underworld-122111.jpg "[Special Feature] Reflect Back On the Underworld Franchise & Its Sexy Heroines!")
With Screen Gems’ Underworld: Awakening 3D hitting theaters on January 20, 2012 (which is just around the corner, practice writing that new year now so your checks are legit in a few weeks) you might be looking for a refresher on some of the events of the franchise. These films, believe it or not, have been going strong for almost a decade now – and since they focus heavily on the lineage of several specific families and clans viewed though the lens of a highly political war between Vampires and Lycans – they’re not 100% stand alone.
And one thing is certainly different this time as opposed to the prior outing – Kate Beckinsale has returned to the series, reprising her role as Selene. Also changing hands are the reigns behind the camera – the film is directed by Mans Marlind and Bjorn Stein. It also stars Stephen Rea, Michael Ealy, Theo James, India Eisley and Charles Dance.
“Kate Beckinsale, star of the first two films, returns in her lead role as the vampire warrioress Selene, who escapes imprisonment to find herself in a world where humans have discovered the existence of both Vampire and Lycan clans, and are conducting an all-out war to eradicate both immortal species.”
Hit the jump for a quick, Underworld: Awakening 3D sponsored, look back at the first three films. READ MORE
As teased before the other night’s lunar eclipse, if you click on over to the official Facebook for Sony Screen Gems’ Underworld Awakening you’ll find a newly launched application “Awaken Selene”. I won’t ruin the fun, so click on over and check it out for yourself.
“In the sequel Selene (Kate Beckinsale) escapes imprisonment to find herself in a world where humans have discovered the existence of both Vampire and Lycan clans, and are conducting an all-out war to eradicate both immortal species.” Stephen Rea, Michael Ealy, Theo James, India Eisley and Charles Dance all star.
The Mans Marlind and Bjorn Stein directed sequel hits theaters January 20. It brings Selene and her hybrid daughter into the world of the hunted. READ MORE
What I don’t really like about the previous Underworld films is that they take place in an alternate universe, one that appears absolutely unrealistic.
I’d say this is the main reason I’m so intrigued by Mans Marlind and Bjorn Stein’s vision for Underworld: Awakening 3D, the fourth film in the franchise arriving in theaters January 20. Every trailer and screencap place Selene (Kate Beckinsale) in what appears to be “our world” where humans are hyper aware of the vampire and Lycan lore, and are out to ensure their extinction. We’re also introduced to Selene’s hybrid daughter.
“In the sequel Selene escapes imprisonment to find herself in a world where humans have discovered the existence of both Vampire and Lycan clans, and are conducting an all-out war to eradicate both immortal species.” Stephen Rea, Michael Ealy, Theo James, India Eisley and Charles Dance all star. READ MORE
No complaints here, just a holiday gift from the Gods. We just landed a new batch of images from Underworld: Awakening 3D, two of which give us more of Kate Beckinsale in her sexy black vampire costume.
Directed by Mans Marlind and Bjorn Stein, and also starring Stephen Rea, Michael Ealy, Theo James, India Eisley and Charles Dance, Screen Gems will release on january 20, 2012. The latest entry is said to introduce Selene’s hybrid daughter!
“Kate Beckinsale, star of the first two films, returns in her lead role as the vampire warrioress Selene, who escapes imprisonment to find herself in a world where humans have discovered the existence of both Vampire and Lycan clans, and are conducting an all-out war to eradicate both immortal species.” READ MORE
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