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“CLASH OF THE TITANS” COMMENCES PRODUCTION
FOR WARNER BROS. PICTURES AND LEGENDARY PICTURES
BURBANK, CA, April 24, 2009 – Principal photography will begin on April 27 on Warner Bros. Pictures
and Legendary Pictures’ epic action adventure “Clash of the Titans,” being directed by Louis Leterrier (“The
Incredible Hulk”). The film stars Sam Worthington (“Terminator Salvation,” the upcoming “Avatar”) and
Academy Award® nominees Liam Neeson (“Taken,” “Schindler’s List”) and Ralph Fiennes (the “Harry
Potter” films, “The English Patient”).
In “Clash of the Titans,” the ultimate struggle for power pits men against kings and kings against
gods. But the war between the gods themselves could destroy the world. Born of a god but raised as a
man, Perseus (Sam Worthington) is helpless to save his family from Hades (Ralph Fiennes), vengeful god of
the underworld. With nothing left to lose, Perseus volunteers to lead a dangerous mission to defeat Hades
before he can seize power from Zeus (Liam Neeson) and unleash hell on earth. Leading a daring band of
warriors, Perseus sets off on a perilous journey deep into forbidden worlds. Battling unholy demons and
fearsome beasts, he will only survive if he can accept his power as a god, defy his fate and create his own
destiny.
Leading the international cast is Australian actor Sam Worthington as Perseus, the mortal son of
Zeus, king of the gods. Worthington will next be seen in this summer’s “Terminator Salvation.” Liam
Neeson takes on the role of the mighty Zeus, and Ralph Fiennes plays the role of Hades, god of the
underworld, who feeds on human fear. Rounding out the cast is Gemma Arterton (“Quantum of Solace”) as
Io, Perseus’ mysterious spiritual guide throughout his journey; Mads Mikkelsen (“Casino Royale”) as Draco,
who takes up his sword to join Perseus’ quest; Jason Flemyng (“The Curious Case of Benjamin Button”) as
Acrisius, a one-time king-turned-hideous beast; and Alexa Davalos (“Defiance”) as Andromeda, a princess
doomed to lose her life if Perseus does not succeed.
Based on the 1981 film of the same name, written by the late Beverley Cross, “Clash of the Titans” is
directed by Louis Leterrier from a screenplay by Phil Hay & Matt Manfredi (“Aeon Flux”), story by Travis
Beacham (“Dog Days of Summer”) and Hay & Manfredi. The film is produced by Basil Iwanyk, who produced
the drama “We Are Marshall” for Warner Bros. Pictures, and Kevin De La Noy, who last served as an
executive producer on the studio’s blockbuster “The Dark Knight.” The executive producers are Academy
Award® winner Richard D. Zanuck (“Driving Miss Daisy”), who most recently collaborated with Warner Bros.
on the comedy hit “Yes Man,” and Legendary Pictures’ Thomas Tull, Jon Jashni and William Fay, who have
teamed with the studio on such hits as “The Dark Knight” and “300.”
The behind-the-scenes team creating this mythical spectacle includes director of photography Peter
Menzies, Jr. (“The Incredible Hulk”); production designer Martin Laing (“Terminator Salvation”); editor
Vincent Tabaillon (“The Incredible Hulk”); Academy Award®-winning costume designer Lindy Hemming
(“Topsy-Turvy,” “The Dark Knight”); Oscar®-nominated visual effects supervisor Nick Davis (“The Dark
Knight”); Oscar®-nominated prosthetics supervisor Conor O’Sullivan (“The Dark Knight,” “Saving Private
Ryan”); Academy Award®-winning special effects and animatronics supervisor Neil Corbould (“Gladiator”);
and Academy Award®-winning makeup and hair designer Jenny Shircore (“Elizabeth”).
“Clash of the Titans” will begin filming in studios outside London and will later shoot in various
locations in Wales and in the Spanish Canary Islands, predominantly on Tenerife, off the coast of Africa.
Further aerial work is set to take place in the diverse locales of Ethiopia and Iceland.
Warner Bros. Pictures presents, in association with Legendary Pictures, “Clash of the Titans,” to be
distributed worldwide by Warner Bros. Pictures, a Warner Bros. Entertainment Company.
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FOR WARNER BROS. PICTURES AND LEGENDARY PICTURES
BURBANK, CA, April 24, 2009 – Principal photography will begin on April 27 on Warner Bros. Pictures
and Legendary Pictures’ epic action adventure “Clash of the Titans,” being directed by Louis Leterrier (“The
Incredible Hulk”). The film stars Sam Worthington (“Terminator Salvation,” the upcoming “Avatar”) and
Academy Award® nominees Liam Neeson (“Taken,” “Schindler’s List”) and Ralph Fiennes (the “Harry
Potter” films, “The English Patient”).
In “Clash of the Titans,” the ultimate struggle for power pits men against kings and kings against
gods. But the war between the gods themselves could destroy the world. Born of a god but raised as a
man, Perseus (Sam Worthington) is helpless to save his family from Hades (Ralph Fiennes), vengeful god of
the underworld. With nothing left to lose, Perseus volunteers to lead a dangerous mission to defeat Hades
before he can seize power from Zeus (Liam Neeson) and unleash hell on earth. Leading a daring band of
warriors, Perseus sets off on a perilous journey deep into forbidden worlds. Battling unholy demons and
fearsome beasts, he will only survive if he can accept his power as a god, defy his fate and create his own
destiny.
Leading the international cast is Australian actor Sam Worthington as Perseus, the mortal son of
Zeus, king of the gods. Worthington will next be seen in this summer’s “Terminator Salvation.” Liam
Neeson takes on the role of the mighty Zeus, and Ralph Fiennes plays the role of Hades, god of the
underworld, who feeds on human fear. Rounding out the cast is Gemma Arterton (“Quantum of Solace”) as
Io, Perseus’ mysterious spiritual guide throughout his journey; Mads Mikkelsen (“Casino Royale”) as Draco,
who takes up his sword to join Perseus’ quest; Jason Flemyng (“The Curious Case of Benjamin Button”) as
Acrisius, a one-time king-turned-hideous beast; and Alexa Davalos (“Defiance”) as Andromeda, a princess
doomed to lose her life if Perseus does not succeed.
Based on the 1981 film of the same name, written by the late Beverley Cross, “Clash of the Titans” is
directed by Louis Leterrier from a screenplay by Phil Hay & Matt Manfredi (“Aeon Flux”), story by Travis
Beacham (“Dog Days of Summer”) and Hay & Manfredi. The film is produced by Basil Iwanyk, who produced
the drama “We Are Marshall” for Warner Bros. Pictures, and Kevin De La Noy, who last served as an
executive producer on the studio’s blockbuster “The Dark Knight.” The executive producers are Academy
Award® winner Richard D. Zanuck (“Driving Miss Daisy”), who most recently collaborated with Warner Bros.
on the comedy hit “Yes Man,” and Legendary Pictures’ Thomas Tull, Jon Jashni and William Fay, who have
teamed with the studio on such hits as “The Dark Knight” and “300.”
The behind-the-scenes team creating this mythical spectacle includes director of photography Peter
Menzies, Jr. (“The Incredible Hulk”); production designer Martin Laing (“Terminator Salvation”); editor
Vincent Tabaillon (“The Incredible Hulk”); Academy Award®-winning costume designer Lindy Hemming
(“Topsy-Turvy,” “The Dark Knight”); Oscar®-nominated visual effects supervisor Nick Davis (“The Dark
Knight”); Oscar®-nominated prosthetics supervisor Conor O’Sullivan (“The Dark Knight,” “Saving Private
Ryan”); Academy Award®-winning special effects and animatronics supervisor Neil Corbould (“Gladiator”);
and Academy Award®-winning makeup and hair designer Jenny Shircore (“Elizabeth”).
“Clash of the Titans” will begin filming in studios outside London and will later shoot in various
locations in Wales and in the Spanish Canary Islands, predominantly on Tenerife, off the coast of Africa.
Further aerial work is set to take place in the diverse locales of Ethiopia and Iceland.
Warner Bros. Pictures presents, in association with Legendary Pictures, “Clash of the Titans,” to be
distributed worldwide by Warner Bros. Pictures, a Warner Bros. Entertainment Company.
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