{"id":3394,"date":"2011-04-19T10:19:49","date_gmt":"2011-04-19T14:19:49","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.geekworldordersite.com\/blog\/?p=3394"},"modified":"2011-04-19T10:19:49","modified_gmt":"2011-04-19T14:19:49","slug":"mortal-kombat-legacy-episode-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/www.geekworldordersite.com\/blog\/2011\/04\/mortal-kombat-legacy-episode-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Mortal Kombat: Legacy Episode 2"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Mortal Kombat: Legacy <\/em><\/strong>debuted last week to over 5 million YouTube hits alone! Read the Press Release from WB about last week’s 5 million + debut after you watch Episode 2!<\/p>\n

Synopsis:<\/strong><\/p>\n

Episode 2 Title: Jax, Sonya and Kano (Part 2)<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

When Jax realizes time is of the essence to save Sonya, a fellow lieutenant in the Outworld Investigation Agency, from Kano’s deadly hand, he holds nothing back in this action-packed, two-on-one battle to keep a shipment of stolen Robotic Defense Program material out of Kano’s hands. But can Jax and Sonya do it? Kano is a ruthless, evil leader of the “Black Dragon” international crime organization, and anyone who’s tried to take him down has never lived to tell about it!<\/em><\/p>\n

Credits
\nDirected by Kevin Tancharoen<\/strong>
\nWritten by Kevin Tancharoen and Todd Helbing<\/strong> & Aaron Helbing<\/strong>
\nProduced by Kevin Tancharoen, Lance Sloane<\/strong>, Tim Carter<\/strong><\/p>\n

CAST
\nMajor Jackson “Jax” Briggs……………….MICHAEL JAI WHITE<\/strong>
\nSonya Blade………………………………….JERI RYAN<\/strong>
\nKano…………………………………………….DARREN SHAHLAVI<\/strong>
\nLt. Kurtis Stryker……………………………….TAHMOH PENIKETT<\/strong><\/p>\n

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\u201cMORTAL KOMBAT: LEGACY\u201d PREMIERES WITH OVER FIVE MILLION VIEWS ON YOUTUBE<\/strong><\/p>\n

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NEXT HIGHLY ANTICIPATED EPISODE NOW AVAILABLE STARRING MICHAEL JAI WHITE, JERI RYAN AND DARREN SHAHLAVI<\/strong><\/p>\n

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BURBANK, CALIF., April 19, 2011 \u2013 Warner Bros. Digital Distribution and Machinima.com today announced the original digital media series \u201cMortal Kombat: Legacy\u201d premiered to over five million views since its debut last Tuesday making it one of the most watched films on YouTube over the past week.\u00a0 \u00a0The next highly anticipated episode is now available to view at \u00a0http:\/\/www.youtube.com\/show\/mortalkombatlegacy<\/a> .\u00a0 Directed by Kevin Tancharoen (\u201cFame\u201d), and starring Michael Jai White (\u201cThe Dark Knight\u201d) as Major Jackson \u2018Jax\u2019 Briggs, Jeri Ryan (\u201cStar Trek: Voyager\u201d) as Sonya Blade and Darren Shahlavi (\u201c300\u201d) as Kano, this series \u00a0produced by Warner Premiere takes gamers deep into the history of the warriors they know and revere.<\/p>\n

The first of nine action-packed episodes of \u201cMortal Kombat: Legacy\u201d entitled \u201cJax, Sonya and Kano Part 1\u201d debuted on April 12 exclusively on Machinima\u2019s YouTube channel, the dominant entertainment network for videogamers on YouTube (www.youtube.com\/machinima<\/a>).\u00a0 Episodes will be released weekly and feature popular characters from the franchise including Scorpion and Sub Zero, and culminate in an event featuring Cyrax and Sector to cap off the series.
\n\u201cKevin Tancharoen delivered an amazing production that millions of fans around the world are enjoying,\u201d said Thomas Gewecke, President of Warner Bros. Digital Distribution.\u00a0 \u201cWe couldn\u2019t be more pleased with the reception it\u2019s received.\u00a0 This is truly a testament to the quality of the series and the ongoing popularity of the Mortal Kombat characters and franchise.\u201d<\/p>\n

Machinima has grown rapidly to be among the top entertainment channels on YouTube, serving over 2.3 billion video views in 2010. \u00a0Its core audience of males 18-34, heavily influenced by gaming and gaming culture, represent a new aesthetic and cultural shift in mainstream entertainment consumption. \u00a0The network’s scale and ability to engage this hard to reach and influential audience segment create a compelling alternative to traditional online and offline distribution outlets.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe global numbers we\u2019re seeing on \u2018Mortal Kombat: Legacy\u2019 rival the viewership of most cable series,\u201d said Allen DeBevoise, Chairman and CEO, Machinima, Inc.\u00a0 \u201cThe combination of Machinima\u2019s strong network, Warner Bros.\u2019 content and YouTube\u2019s platform is part of the new era of video entertainment networks.\u201d<\/p>\n

“YouTube offers content owners the ability to reach the largest online video community on the planet,” said Chris\u00a0Maxcy, Director of Content\u00a0Partnerships\u00a0at YouTube. \u00a0“Machinima is among one of the most popular partners on YouTube because they understand how to engage this community. \u00a0The impressive performance of the first episode of Mortal Kombat: Legacy reaching nearly two million views in a 24 hour period demonstrates the power of both Warner Bros.’ great content and Machinima’s impressive network.”
\n\u201cMortal Kombat: Legacy\u201d <\/em>is an anthology of nine live action episodes and brings to life the motivation behind each character\u2019s participation in the Mortal Kombat tournament.\u00a0 Each episode will provide never-before-revealed insights into characters featured in the upcoming videogame as well as the game\u2019s universe.\u00a0 Kevin Tancharoen, Aaron Helbing and Todd Helbing serve as writers.<\/p>\n

The latest iteration of the award-winning videogame, <\/em>\u201c<\/strong>Mortal Kombat,”<\/strong> <\/em>marks a triumphant return to the series\u2019 mature presentation and a reinvention of its classic 2D fighting mechanic. Driven by an all new graphics engine, the fan favorite Fatality is back and presented in more gory detail than ever before. In addition, \u201cMortal Kombat\u201d introduces a number of new game-play features including tag team and a deep story mode. \u201cMortal Kombat\u201d was developed by NetherRealm Studios, led by \u201cMortal Kombat\u201d creator and creative director Ed Boon.<\/p>\n

MORTAL KOMBAT and all related characters and elements are trademarks of and \u00a9 Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc.<\/p>\n

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About Machinima.com<\/strong><\/p>\n

Machinima.com is the dominant video entertainment network for serious gamers around the world.\u00a0 The number one entertainment channel on YouTube, Machinima served over 2 billion video views in 2010 alone, reaches over 50 million gamers monthly, and delivers over 500 million videos a month, and growing.\u00a0 Machinima.com\u2019s global content network features official publisher content, gameplay videos and original content, including over 20 original weekly shows, all aimed at the coveted 18 \u2013 34 year old male demographic.\u00a0 Machinima.com is fast-becoming a global phenomenon with an ability to capture a cultural sensibility and awareness among a next generation of entertainment consumers and marketers alike. The company is backed by MK Capital and Redpoint Ventures, and is headquartered in Los Angeles, California.<\/p>\n

About<\/strong> NetherRealm Studios<\/strong><\/p>\n

NetherRealm Studios, wholly owned by Warner Bros. Home Entertainment Group, is a leader in the development of interactive entertainment as the creator of the billion dollar Mortal Kombat franchise. Mortal Kombat has spawned two theatrical films, multiple television series, and has sold over 28 million games to date. Located in Chicago, Illinois the award-winning NetherRealm team has been working and creating games together since 1992. Additional information about NetherRealm Studios can be found atwww.netherrealm.com<\/a><\/p>\n

About Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment<\/strong><\/p>\n

Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment, a division of Warner Bros. Home Entertainment Group, is a premier worldwide publisher, developer, licensor and distributor of entertainment content for the interactive space across all current and future platforms, including console, handheld and PC-based gaming for both internal and third party game titles.<\/p>\n

About Warner Bros. Digital Distribution
\n<\/strong>Warner Bros. Digital Distribution (WBDD) oversees the electronic distribution of Warner Bros. Home Entertainment Group\u2019s content through Video-On-Demand, Pay-Per-View, Electronic Sell-Through and Subscription Video-On-Demand via cable, satellite, online and mobile channels. WBDD also distributes content through third party digital retailers and licensees. \u00a0A worldwide industry leader since its inception, WBDD also manages the Studio\u2019s E-commerce sites that include WBShop.com and WarnerArchive.com. \u00a0Twitter: @WBDigitalDist<\/p>\n

About Warner Premiere <\/strong><\/p>\n

Warner Premiere, part of Warner Bros. Entertainment, specializes in the development and production of both features and digital content for home entertainment platforms. Past projects include\u00a0Another Cinderella Story<\/em>,\u00a0Scooby-Doo! The Mystery Begins<\/em> andBatman: Under the Red Hood<\/em>, as well as the digital series\u00a0Watchmen Motion Comics<\/em>. Warner Premiere is at the creative forefront in the made-for-home entertainment marketplace, producing properties that exemplify\u00a0the commitment to story, production and brand equity for which Warner Bros. is known.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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