CRACKLE'S ORIGINAL FEATURE FILM "DEAD RISING: WATCHTOWER" RISES ON MARCH 27th
PASADENA, Calif., Jan. 13, 2015 - Crackle, Sony Pictures Television's streaming service and television network announced today that "DEAD RISING: WATCHTOWER," which is based on the popular video game franchise, will be released on Crackle in its feature form on March 27, 2015. The film will also be released on SVOD, DVD, VOD and TV. Content Media Corporation will distribute "DEAD RISING: WATCH TOWER" in both feature-length and episodic formats for all international platforms.
Principal cast for the upcoming feature-length project includes Jesse Metcalfe (Dallas), Meghan Ory (Intelligence, Once Upon a Time), Virginia Madsen (SIDEWAYS) and Dennis Haysbert (MEN, WOMEN & CHILDREN).
"DEAD RISING: WATCHTOWER" takes place during a large-scale zombie outbreak. When a mandatory government vaccine fails to stop the infection from spreading, the four leads must evade infection while also pursuing the root of the epidemic, with all signs pointing to a government conspiracy. Politics, public paranoia, and media coverage play an important role in the story's narrative.
"The Dead Rising" game franchise has sold over 7.6 MM copies worldwide. Publisher Capcom has sold over 100 MM game copies worldwide, including juggernauts "Resident Evil," "Street Fighter" and "Mega Man."
Legendary Entertainment's Television and Digital Media division will produce "DEAD RISING: WATCHTOWER." The feature is written by Tim Carter, who will also produce with Tomas Harlan under their Contradiction Films banner.
ABOUT CRACKLE
Crackle, a unit of Sony Pictures Television, programs Hollywood movies, TV shows and original series and films for the world's connected audience. Available in 21 countries, Crackle specializes in genres such as Action, Comedy, Crime, Horror and Sci-fi. Original programming on Crackle includes the psychological thriller Chosen, starring Chad Michael Murray and Rose McGowan; Cleaners, starring David Arquette and Gina Gershon; the first ever made for digital movie EXTRACTION, starring Danny Glover; Sports Jeopardy! With Dan Patrick and the two-time Emmy(R) nominated Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee, starring Jerry Seinfeld. Crackle is always freely accessible on every screen, with no subscription or authentication required. Visit Crackle's site at www.crackle.com. You can also find Crackle on Facebook at www.facebook.com/crackle or follow Crackle on Twitter @Crackle for real time updates.
ABOUT LEGENDARY ENTERTAINMENT
Legendary Entertainment is a leading media company with film (Legendary Pictures), television and digital (Legendary Television and Digital Media) and comics (Legendary Comics) divisions dedicated to owning, producing and delivering content to mainstream audiences with a targeted focus on the powerful fandom demographic. Through complete or joint ownership, Legendary has built a library of marquee media properties and has established itself as a trusted brand which consistently delivers high-quality, commercial entertainment including some of the world's most popular intellectual property. In aggregate, Legendary Pictures-associated productions have realized grosses of more than $9 billion worldwide at the box office. To learn more visit: www.legendary.com.
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