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VIDEO: Watch Trailer for Crackle's Original Feature Film DEAD RISING

By: Jan. 22, 2015
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"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. Get a FIRST LOOK in the all-new trailer below!

Principal cast for the upcoming feature-length project includes Jesse Metcalfe (Dallas), Meghan Ory (Intelligence, Once Upon a Time),Virginia Madsen (SIDEWAYS), Dennis Haysbert (MEN, WOMEN & CHILDREN), and Rob Riggle (LET'S BE COPS, 21 JUMP STREET).

"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, Drama, 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; and the Emmy® 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.



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