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Actors injured on Resident Evil 5 set [11th October 2011 13:18:39]

What's going on with zombie films? First the set of World War Z is raided by Hungarian SWAT to confiscate live-firing weapons, now 11 actors have been injured on the set of Resident Evil: Retribution.

Milla Jovovich wasn't among those taken to hospital after they fell from a two-storey platform at a Toronto film studio.

In fact, all 11 actors were dressed as zombies and true to form it takes a lot of damage to stop them - only relatively minor injuries were recorded by the paramedics and several actors went back to work the same day.

Davis Films confirmed that the accident happened when a platform separated from the set, creating a gap that the actors fell through. "It is with regret that we confirm this unfortunate accident," the company said in a written statement. "The thoughts of everyone involved in the production are with those who have been injured and we hope that all have a quick and complete recovery. The filmmakers are continuing to work closely with the authorities in responding to this accident." Resident Evil is currently shooting in Canada and filming is expected to last until 23 December 2011. Source: www.totalfilm.com

Milla Jovovich reveals Resident Evil 5 plot and casting [20th September 2011 23:08:12]

Vin Diesel's been busy on Facebook, Milla Jovovich has been busy on Twitter. The Resident Evil 5 actress has been updating her fans - and therefore the world - about what to expect from the fifth videogame movie.

Resident Evil: Retribution is currently shooting in Canada and if Jovovich is to be believed writer/director Paul W. S. Anderson is making good on his promise to incorporate fan-feedback into the project.

So, what do we know? * The plot sees the Umbrella Corporation kidnap K-Mart (Spencer Locke), Chris Redfield (Wentworth Miller) and Claire (Ali Larter).* Sorry Supernatural fans ? Jensen Ackles won't be playing former Raccoon City cop Leon Scott Kennedy, although the character will appear in the film. * The Las Plagas parasite will feature. * Albert Wesker (Shawn Roberts) returns from Resident Evil: Afterlife. * S. T. A. R. S. weapons specialist Barry Burton and agent Ada Wong both appear, with no word on casting yet. * Colin Salmon plays James 'One' Shade, having last played the role in the 2002 Resident Evil movie. * Jill Valentine (Sienna Guillory) will become one of the main antagonists.

Word is the change of sides by Valentine sets up an epic fight between Alice and Jill, while the movie will also include a highly-complex chase sequence. Source: www.totalfilm.com

Resident Evil 5 to shoot in Toronto [17th August 2011 09:22:09]

Those with even a passing understanding of the Resident Evil games and films know it's pretty hard to put a determined zombie down.

So it should come as no surprise (especially as the last film ended on a cliffhanger) that the film franchise's fifth outing is gearing up to shoot at Cinespace's Kipling Studio in Toronto.

Writer/director Paul W. S. Anderson will be at the helm once more for Resident Evil: Retribution, with Milla Jovovich back to kick more undead butt.

Shooting will take place from October to December to meet a US release date pencilled in for 14 September 2012.

Critics may have been disappointed with 2010's Resident Evil: Afterlife - "Isn't it time we put Milla out of her misery?" read TF's review - but having banked $296m worldwide there's no sign of an end yet. Source: www.totalfilm.com