Gamer / Lionsgate and Lakeshore Entertainment present a Lakeshore Entertainment/Lionsgate production, a Neveldine/Taylor film ; produced by Tom Rosenberg, Gary Lucchesi, Skip Williamson, Richard Wright ; written by Neveldine & Taylor ; directed by Neveldine/Taylor.
Kable is the superstar and cult hero of the ultraviolent Slayers. Kable is controlled by Simon, a young gamer with rock star status who continues to defy all odds by guiding Kable to victory each week. Taken from his family, imprisoned, and forced to fight against his will, the modern-day gladiator...
| Uniform Title: | Gamer (Motion picture : 2009)
Rovi Media Collection. Movies. |
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| Language: | English French Spanish |
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English |
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English (DTS-HD 7.1) or dubbed French (Dolby 5.1) dialogue, English or Spanish subtitles; English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing. |
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Santa Monica, Calif. :
Lionsgate,
[2010]
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| Series: | Rovi Media Collection. Movies.
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| Physical Description: | 1 videodisc (95 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in. |
| Format: | Video DVD Software |
| Summary: |
Kable is the superstar and cult hero of the ultraviolent Slayers. Kable is controlled by Simon, a young gamer with rock star status who continues to defy all odds by guiding Kable to victory each week. Taken from his family, imprisoned, and forced to fight against his will, the modern-day gladiator must survive long enough to escape the game, free his family, regain his identity, and save mankind from this ruthless technology. |
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| Note: | Title from container. Originally released as a motion picture in 2009. Special features: Audio commentary with the filmmakers and cast members (writers/directors Neveldine/Taylor and actors Amber Valletta, Alison Lohman and Terry Crews); "Cheat codes:" individualized video pods dissecting scenes and elements via video and audio explanations from crew members including production designer Jerry Fleming, stunt coordinator Darrin Prescott, composers Geoff Zanelli & Robb Williamson, director of photography Ekkehard Pollack, and visual effects supervisor James McQuaide; "Inside the game:" making-of documentary; "First person shooter: the evolution of Red" featurette capturing the video technology revealed; never before seen theatrical trailer: The "Doobie-ness" cut: cut for the film by the filmmakers but ultimately deem too radical for audiences; Lionsgate Live enabled; BD-Touch compatible; Metamenu remote enabled: access disc specific special features using your iPod and iPod Touch. Videorecording. |
| Call Number: | CU1 D0118986 Blu-ray Video |
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MPAA rating: R; for frenetic sequences of strong brutal violence throughout, sexual content, nudity, and language. |
| Credits: | Director of photography, Ekkehart Pollack ; editor, Peter Amundson ; music, Robert Williamson, Geoff Zanelli. |
| System Details: | Blu-ray disc, widescreen (1.85:1); Dolby DTS-HD Master 7.1 surround, Dolby Digital 5.1 surround, 1080p High Definition. This Blu-ray disc will not play in standard DVD players. Blu-ray disc: Not compatible with standard DVD players; requires Blu-ray disc player. |
| Cast: |
Gerard Butler, Michael C. Hall, Amber Valletta, Logan Lerman, Terry Crews, Chris 'Ludacris' Bridges, Kyra Sedgwick. |