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Genre :
Musical, Thriller, Sci-FiRelease Date :
November 07, 2008 (Limited)MPAA Rating :
RDirector :
Darren Lynn BousmanStarring :
Alexa Vega, Paris Hilton, Paul Sorvino, Anthony Head, Sarah Brightman, Sarah Power, Dean Armstrong, J. LaRose, Rebecca Marshall
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'Repo! The Genetic Opera' Sequel Eyes 2009 Production
November 11, 2008 04:11:34A sequel of "Repo! The Genetic Opera" has apparently been thought of. In a recent interview with Moviehole, the rock musical's director Darren Lynn Bousman has teased that he is planning to start on the production of a second movie by 2009. Of it, he fessed up, "I want to start a sequel next year."
"But again, everything-I'll end my whole thing on a soapbox, which I love to get on," the man behind three installments of "Saw" franchise further explained. "This movie is all about support from the Internet, and support from fans. This is not a movie where you'll see billboards or bus stop ads or trailers on TV. It's a movie that exists in a grass roots kind of a fashion. It exists when fans go and see it, and they go on message boards and talk about it."
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Extended Clip From 'Repo! The Genetic Opera' Highlights 'Chase the Morning' Number
October 25, 2008 11:10:31The official MySpace page for "Repo! The Genetic Opera" has posted a new clip from the rock musical thriller. Entitled "Chase the Morning", the three-minute plus clip reveals the scene where Alexa Vega's Shilo Wallace meets Sarah Brightman's Blind Mag for the first time. In this musical number, Mag introduces herself as Shilo's godmother and shows her extraordinary ability.
In the year of 2056 where the planet has been devastated by the organ failure epidemic, one biotech company, GeneCo, comes out as a savior as it sells organ transplant. However, there is a catch behind it, if the person receiving the transplant fails to pay on schedule, he or she has to face the 'Repo' man. Amidst all of that, a girl with a rare blood disease is looking for a cure. Instead of finding what she has been looking for, she is being sucked to the world of GeneCo.
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'Repo! The Genetic Opera' Presents Behind-the-Scene Video
August 05, 2008 11:08:58The upcoming rock musical thriller "Repo! The Genetic Opera" has provided fans with a look inside the movie through teaser and trailer. It has also displayed the extended clip wherein Paris Hilton can be seen practicing her singing talent. Now, the Darren Lynn Bousman-directed film presents a behind-the-scene look into the making of "Mark It Up" scene.
Focused on the musical number "Mark it Up" on both the filming of the scene and the recording of the music as well, the video serves as the introduction of the Largo children explaining the characteristic of Luigi and Pavi Largo. It shows the on-set footages in which the actors are performing the song as well as rehearsing for the number. The video also sees composers/writers Terrance Zdunich and Darren Smith and director Bousman giving comment on the track.
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Singing Paris Hilton in 'Repo!''s Extended Clip
July 26, 2008 09:07:00The Hollywood most talked about socialite, Paris Hilton, has had her own recording album. She also has several minor and supporting roles in various feature films since 2001. With the forthcoming rock musical "Repo! The Genetic Opera", the 27-year-old is going to combine those two talents and it can be seen through the film's recently released extended clip.
Portraying Rotti Largo's daughter by the name of Amber Sweet, in the more than three minutes clip, Hilton can be seen joining the other cast ensemble when they perform one musical number explaining about Zydrate. Sharing screen with Alexa Vega who is depicting Shilo Wallace, the clip also explains that Sweet is addicted to surgery.
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Tentative Date for 'Repo! The Genetic Opera'
July 03, 2008 01:07:00Few days after Darren Lynn Bousman's rock musical thriller got its extended trailer, words are coming out that "Repo! The Genetic Opera" has received its release date. Reportedly, LionsGate Films has tentatively set this movie to be outed at the same day "Quantum of Solace" become available on the big screen on November 7, 2008.
Originally slated for April screening, the tidbit is now said to be eyeing a limited release on the new scheduled date. Nevertheless, further details concerning which cities chosen for the limited viewing have yet been shared. So far, LionsGate's press site still noted the release date as "Coming Soon!".
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A New Stunning Trailer for 'Repo! The Genetic Opera'
June 27, 2008 04:06:00Before LionsGate Films' "Repo! The Genetic Opera" gets its world premiere at the Fantasia Film Festival sometime in early July, a new trailer of the musical thriller has been premiered. Providing a background story for the viewers, the trailer gives out a much better look into the film than the teaser.
Compared to the earlier released teaser, the video footage manages to bring an original taste as well as stunning footages. The compilation of clips combines comic book styling and snippets from the film. It is also focused on the epidemic hitting the planet and Shilo Wallace, the girl who is trying to find the cure of her rare blood disease sickness.
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Wanted, Extras for Repo! The Genetic Opera
October 15, 2007 10:10:33Here's one casting call all of the aspiring performers should pay attention to. Director Darren Lynn Bousman has posted an announcement on his MySpace page saying his new flick "Repo! The Genetic Opera" is in need for approximately 200 people around Toronto, Canada to volunteer as extras in the project.
Participants should be between the ages of 25 and 75 with the wardrobe requirements being tuxedos/black suits for men and formal attire for women. Those selected will all take part as opera patrons while getting chances to appear together with the movie's cast that includes Paris Hilton, Sarah Brightman, Paul Sorvino, and Alexa Vega, among others.
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Paris Hilton Lands Opera Gig
July 30, 2007 04:07:41Still determines to work her way in acting, Paris Hilton has surprisingly reached deals to take starring part in Twisted Pictures and Lionsgate Films' full-blown musical thriller "Repo! The Genetic Opera", thereby joining Paul Sorvino and Alexa Vega in the cast.
Directed by Darren Lynn Bousman, pic is set in 2056 during which a plague nearly destroys the human race and survival is dependent upon being able to finance a pricey organ transplant. Hilton, who will also sing in the project, is billed to portray a daughter of the organ transplant magnate, played by Sorvino, who is the villain of the piece.
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Paul Sorvino Watching the "Opera"
July 26, 2007 04:07:19Snatching the next male talent for the flick, filmmakers of "Repo! The Genetic Opera" have submitted veteran actor Paul Sorvino into the movie's cast lineup, ShockTillYouDrop.com has reported.
Already cast "Saw" series star Tobin Bell in, the futuristic clone-age fantasy, set in the not-so-distant future, deals with an epidemic of organ failures that devastates the planet, which prompts the scientists to gear for a massive organ harvest. A biotech giant later hatches easy organ payment plans, but all financed organs are subject to legal default, including repossession at the hands of repo men.
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Tobin Bell Becomes an "Opera" Singer
June 29, 2007 11:06:43Maintaining his collaboration with "Saw" franchise director Darren Lynn Bousman, Tobin Bell has confirmed to MTV that he is set to work under the Kansas-born filmmaker again in musical flick "Repo! The Genetic Opera."
"Yes, I can sing," the actor confessed, saying he is looking forward to the flick. "I'm a guitar player and a singer…I did hear some of the music, and its great. I think this movie is going to be remarkable."
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"Saw" Crew Running "The Genetic Opera"
February 10, 2007 10:02:08It sure will be a helluva big reunion at Lionsgate. Variety has reported that the studio is calling back the team behind "Saw" series to once again join forces for futuristic clone-age fantasy "Repo! The Genetic Opera" which is aimed to be brought up for under $25 million.
Twisted Pictures, the production company behind "Saw" franchice, returns to serve as Lionsgate's partner with "Saw 2" and "Saw III" director Darren Lynn Bousman getting onboard to helm. Duo Mark Burg and Oren Koules are also back to produce.
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Reader's Reviews
Freakin Awesome
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posted by Nwfjsvil on Jul 14, 2009 02:44:36This was a great movie and had a very original Idea, whoever put up the 2 stars apparently hates the word
posted by NyaNya Girl on Jun 16, 2009 01:19:56i loved the ovie, it was so good i went to see ti twice in a day. it was so good, as soon as it came out in dvd i had to have it! it was so just amazing!
posted by i loved repo! :D on May 29, 2009 01:30:26Loved the movie especially Vega's character. Hope they make the sequel sooner rather than later.
posted by Woflman on May 16, 2009 09:53:24
Im givin this load of shit 2 stars because Alexa was in it. but this movie was crap. Xcuse my language but it is bull. Not to say that i hate vega, but how could such a girl act in this bull.for me, add 2 stars to a movie w/ alexa vega in it.Bottom line,the movie is bull
posted by gamekiller on Mar 23, 2009 07:15:35Awsome movie! Innovative, creative, and original. How anyone can not like it I don't know. Left me wanting more.
posted by slayerchick on Mar 10, 2009 02:41:00i was disapointed how much they cut from the movie
posted by . on Jan 24, 2009 05:28:23
