Glenn Arias, the villain from the new CG animated feature film RESIDENT EVIL: VENDETTA. Image courtesy of Sony Pictures. © CAPCOM / VENDETTA FILM PARTNERS. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.Preview of the Latest Installment in the Iconic CG Animated Franchise Source: Kadokawa Pictures, Sony Pictures, Fathom Events, MPRM Communications Official Site: biohazard-vendetta.com (Japan), residentevilvendetta.com (US) Facebook: facebook.com/residentevilvendetta Twitter: twitter.com/RE_Vendetta Instagram: instagram.com/resident_evil_vendetta Hashtag: #REVendetta SciFi Japan presents a gallery of videos and high-res RESIDENT EVIL: VENDETTA -- aka BIOHAZARD: VENDETTA (??????? ??????, Baiohazaado Vendetta) -- images, courtesy of production company/Japanese distributor Kadokawa Pictures, North American distributor Sony Pictures, and North American theatrical event distributor Fathom Events. Based on RESIDENT EVIL, one of the bestselling video game franchises of all time, VENDETTA is the action-packed third installment in the state-of-the-art CG animated franchise from executive producer Takashi Shimizu (director of JU-ON/THE GRUDGE), director Takanori Tsujimoto (BUSHIDO MAN, THE NEXT GENERATION -PATLABOR-, ULTRAMAN X), screenwriter Makoto Fukami (PSYCHO-PASS, THE TORTURE CLUB) and composer Kenji Kawai (GHOST IN THE SHELL, THE NEXT GENERATION -PATLABOR-). Featuring the return of fan favorite characters Chris Redfield (Kevin Dorman) and Leon S. Kennedy (Matthew Mercer) as well as the film debut of Rebecca Chambers (Erin Cahill), the film follows the trio as they aim to stop the spread of a deadly virus that threatens to destroy New York City. RESIDENT EVIL: VENDETTA opens in Japanese cinemas on May 27. The film comes to select movie theaters across the US and Canada for a special one-night event on June 19. It debuts on digital June 20, with the 3-Disc 4K Ultra HD/Blu-ray Combo Pack, 2-disc Blu-ray and DVD release scheduled for July 18.
Theatrical poster. Image courtesy of Sony Pictures. © CAPCOM / VENDETTA FILM PARTNERS. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.
Theatrical event poster. Image courtesy of Fathom Events. © CAPCOM / VENDETTA FILM PARTNERS. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.
Rebecca Chambers. Image courtesy of Kadokawa Pictures. © CAPCOM / VENDETTA FILM PARTNERS. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.
Chris Redfield and Leon Scott Kennedy. Image courtesy of Fathom Events. © CAPCOM / VENDETTA FILM PARTNERS. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.
Image courtesy of Kadokawa Pictures. © CAPCOM / VENDETTA FILM PARTNERS. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.
Glenn Arias. Image courtesy of Fathom Events. © CAPCOM / VENDETTA FILM PARTNERS. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.
Maria. Image courtesy of Fathom Events. © CAPCOM / VENDETTA FILM PARTNERS. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.
Image courtesy of Fathom Events. © CAPCOM / VENDETTA FILM PARTNERS. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.
Image courtesy of Sony Pictures. © CAPCOM / VENDETTA FILM PARTNERS. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.
Maria. Image courtesy of Fathom Events. © CAPCOM / VENDETTA FILM PARTNERS. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.
Diego. Image courtesy of Fathom Events. © CAPCOM / VENDETTA FILM PARTNERS. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.About Kadokawa Pictures
Kadokawa Pictures, a subsidiary of the expansive Kadokawa Corporation, produces live action pictures and animated films.
About Sony Pictures Worldwide Acquisitions
Sony Pictures Worldwide Acquisitions (SPWA) is a Sony Pictures Entertainment (SPE) company. Sony Pictures Entertainment (SPE) is a subsidiary of Sony Entertainment Inc., a subsidiary of Tokyo-based Sony Corporation. SPE`s global operations encompass motion picture production, acquisition and distribution; television production, acquisition and distribution; television networks; digital content creation and distribution; operation of studio facilities; and development of new entertainment products, services and technologies. For additional information, go to sonypictures.com. Sony Pictures Worldwide Acquisitions can be found on the World Wide Web at sonypicturesworldwideacquisitions.com.
About Fathom Events
Fathom Events is recognized as the leading domestic distributor of event cinema with participating affiliate theaters in all 100 of the top Designated Market Areas, and ranks as one of the largest overall distributors of content to movie theaters. Owned by AMC Entertainment Inc. (NYSE: AMC), Cinemark Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: CNK) and Regal Entertainment Group (NYSE: RGC) (known collectively as AC JV, LLC), Fathom Events offers a variety of one-of-a-kind entertainment events such as live, high-definition performances of the Metropolitan Opera, dance and theatre productions like the Bolshoi Ballet and National Theatre Live, sporting events like Copa America Centenario, concerts with artists like Michael Bublé, Rush and Mötley Crüe, the yearlong TCM Big Screen Classics film series and inspirational events such as To Joey With Love. Fathom Events takes audiences behind the scenes and offers unique extras including audience Q&As, backstage footage and interviews with cast and crew, creating the ultimate VIP experience. Fathom Events’ live digital broadcast network (“DBN”) is the largest cinema broadcast network in North America, bringing live and pre-recorded events to 896 locations and 1,383 screens in 181 DMAs. For more information, visit fathomevents.com.
About Capcom
Capcom is a leading worldwide developer, publisher and distributor of interactive entertainment for game consoles, PCs, handheld and wireless devices. Founded in 1983, the company has created hundreds of games, including best-selling franchises RESIDENT EVIL, STREET FIGHTER, MEGA MAN and DEVIL MAY CRY. Capcom maintains operations in the US, UK, France, Germany, Tokyo, Hong Kong and Korea, with corporate headquarters located in Osaka, Japan. More information about Capcom and its products can be found at capcom.com.
For more information on RESIDENT EVIL: VENDETTA, please see the earlier coverage here on SciFi Japan:
- BIOHAZARD: VENDETTA -- New RESIDENT EVIL CG Anime Film Opens in Japan This May
- CG Animated Film RESIDENT EVIL: VENDETTA to Hit Cinemas Worldwide
- RESIDENT EVIL: VENDETTA Debuting on Digital June 20, and 4K Ultra HD, Blu-ray and DVD July 18