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Gamer [videorecording] / 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.

Rosenberg, Tom. (Added Author). Lucchesi, Gary. (Added Author). Williamson, Skip. (Added Author). Wright, Richard, 1960- (Added Author). Neveldine, Mark. (Added Author). Taylor, Brian. (Added Author). Butler, Gerard, 1969- (Added Author). Hall, Michael C., 1971- (Added Author). Valletta, Amber, 1974- (Added Author). Lerman, Logan, 1992- (Added Author). Crews, Terry, 1968- (Added Author). Ludacris (Rapper) (Added Author). Sedgwick, Kyra. (Added Author). Williamson, Robert. (Added Author). Zanelli, Geoff, 1974- (Added Author). Lionsgate (Firm) (Added Author). Lakeshore Entertainment (Firm) (Added Author). Wright, Richard, 1960- (Added Author). Gerard Butler, Michael C. Hall, Amber Valletta, Logan Lerman, Terry Crews, Chris 'Ludacris' Bridges, Kyra Sedgwick. (Cast).

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.

Record details

  • Physical Description: 1 videodisc (95 minutes) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
  • Publisher: Santa Monica, California : Lionsgate, 2010, 2009.

Content descriptions

General 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); "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.
Creation/Production Credits Note:
Director of photography, Ekkehart Pollack ; editor, Peter Amundson ; music, Robert Williamson, Geoff Zanelli.
Participant or Performer Note:
Gerard Butler, Michael C. Hall, Amber Valletta, Logan Lerman, Terry Crews, Chris 'Ludacris' Bridges, Kyra Sedgwick.
Target Audience Note:
MPAA rating: R; for frenetic sequences of strong brutal violence throughout, sexual content, nudity, and language.
System Details Note:
DVD, widescreen; Dolby Digital 5.1 surround.
Language Note:
English dialogue, English or Spanish subtitles; closed-captioned.
Subject: Video gamers > Drama.
Video games industry > Drama.
Contests > Drama.
Gladiators > Drama.
Technology and civilization > Drama.
Juegos con video > Teatro.
Competencias > Teatro.
Tecnología y civilización > Teatro.
Feature films.
Genre: Science fiction films.
Action and adventure films.
Thrillers (Motion pictures)
Video recordings for the hearing impaired.
Feature films.
Science fiction films.
Action and adventure films.
Thrillers (Motion pictures)

Available copies

  • 16 of 16 copies available at NC Cardinal.
  • 1 of 1 copy available at Harnett County Library. (Show)

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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.