April 2, 2006
Gene Generation in Theaters This Summer
Cyberpunkreview contributor, “Case” has been in discussions with the director for the Gene Generation, a movie coming to theaters this summer. Case passes along a description of the film written by the director himself:
“In the dark decadent world of our future, Mankind has found themselves close to the extinction with the last city on Earth. Forced to implement a controversial Natural Selection process, the government built a wall surrounding the last city named Olympia. By a careful selection process using our genes and DNA, the Kalafkan Government chose only the best and most promising to survive the destruction of Olympia, before building a new city where it once was. This process led to a crime known as DNA Hacking, where people steal genes and DNA in hopes of entering Demeter. The government started hiring assassins, to take out and kill these hackers who have polluted the system. In exchange, the Assassins are granted entry to Demeter. Michelle (Bai Ling) is one of those Assassins. Forced to render her services to the government by any means necessary, Michelle can only hope that death wouldn’t take her soul down like Olympia would. The Gene Generation is a science fiction movie about romance, revenge and redemption”
The description certainly sounds pretty close to cyberpunk in themes, and considering that Case is posting this, I’m guessing the film qualifies. In any event, Bai Ling in Black Leathers kicking ass is enough for me to show significant interest! I have no idea the budget involved, but hopefully Case can enlighten us. The Gene Generation stars Bai Ling (one of my favorites! :)), Parry Shen, Alec Newman, and Faye Dunaway, and is directed by Pearry Reginald Teo.
Mr. Teo, best of luck in finalizing your film!
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28 Comments on Gene Generation in Theaters This Summer »
April 4, 2006
Pearry Reginald Teo @ 7:22 pm:
This movie is a humble movie from my beginnings into the cyberpunk culture. While in no way a hollywood scale production, with the budget only a fraction of it, we pulled in a lot of favors from the crew of Bladerunner, Fight Club and The Crow to retain the consistent look that I was looking for in my interpretation of what a cyberpunk movie should look like. This movie is made to cater to a subculture that has consistently intrigued and fascinated me, hopefully many that will continue to support my thirst for the darkness of our subconscious. We even have a myspace page if anyone will support and join the evolution. Commercialism is dead…
Pearry Reginald Teo @ 7:23 pm:
http://www.myspace.com/genegeneration
http://www.genegeneration.com
April 5, 2006
SFAM @ 12:44 am:
April 6, 2006
Pearry Reginald Teo @ 2:13 am:
No problem. You can hit me up on myspace anytime to ask me any questions and I’ll try to answer them in between renders of the film. And yes, Gene Generation is the same budget as One Point O. Hopefully, gene generation will find its way into this culture eventually.
April 7, 2006
Neuromancer @ 3:12 pm:
This movie (and the sites) is looking so good you definitely got me excited about it. I love the idea of DNA hacking. This feels a lot like the first time i read Neuromancer. The same gritty setting in a high-tec world.
I believe that cyberpunk-people are a special kind of breed. Almost always politically aware but always willing to contribute and participate on our favourite subject. Where else would an (independant) filmmaker respond on comments about his/her movie.
My compliments and you just added your first Dutch fan to the already vast fanbase.
SFAM @ 5:35 pm:
I agree - it’s most cool hearing from the film maker
April 14, 2006
Pearry Reginald Teo @ 8:13 pm:
I’m giving out free t-shirts on myspace. Case is getting one for sure. If you wanna reserve it (go to the blog) and put down you guys are readers from cyberpunkreview.com and I’ll put you guys in first priority
http://www.myspace.com/genegeneration
April 15, 2006
Case @ 12:15 pm:
Pearry’s the man…that’s all I’ve got to say.
SFAM @ 5:37 pm:
Pearry’s request has prompted me to join myspace (http://www.myspace.com/cyberpunkreview). I’m still working out how to customize it, but at least I should be able to comment on Pearry’s blog now (apparently I have to wait a few days though).
April 20, 2006
Pearry Reginald Teo @ 9:11 pm:
http://www.strikefile.com/myspace/reborn_3_2.htm
you can customize it here
SFAM @ 11:23 pm:
Thanks Pearry
October 27, 2006
gridbug @ 8:27 pm:
Definately looking forward to this!
Also, it looks like there isn’t any current activity on the Gene Generation MySpace page… been waiting to be added for a couple weeks now?
Bai Ling in leather. Don’t get no better than that. :p
November 8, 2006
Katsumi @ 7:50 pm:
I’m still having issues on determining when this movie is (was?) due for release… and where, actually. I really want to see it - I love The Crow, and this movie stars Robert David Hall which is even cooler. ^_^
Anyone have information for me?
February 1, 2007
howling @ 2:44 am:
hey when does this movie come out its 2007 come on?email me if u find out or just go to my myspace look for me by my email spartan_superior@yahoo.com
SFAM @ 3:46 am:
Hi Howling, I was check checking the Gene Generation site out yesterday for this exact question. No worries, as soon as I hear the date, I will be publicising it.
March 1, 2007
wiredcoma @ 12:19 am:
VFX 80% done!
“Well, thanks a lot for everything. VFX is 80% done, we are closing to the finish. Thanks for hanging out guys, I’m doing the best I can to make sure it looks the best it possibly can. Hopefully I meet up to you all’s expectations.”
From The Gene Generation Myspace Blog.
I swear I remember reading something about march… but I don’t see it now. o.O
SFAM @ 4:40 am:
I think they’re targeting something later, like September, but hopefully we get some info about this soon. I can’t wait to see Gene Generation.
March 2, 2007
Case @ 8:44 pm:
I haven’t heard a peep about the release date, unfortunately, and I’m actually IN the movie…well…as a mug shot, at least. But I’ll definitely let you know if I hear anything…
March 3, 2007
SFAM @ 2:45 am:
Hi Case, hopefully you don’t get edited out
Just kidding! Hopefully you’ll post a screencap of the scene with you in the movie when you get it!
March 5, 2007
Case @ 8:39 pm:
Will do…IF I don’t hit the cutting room floor, that is. Heh… I’m told it’s a fairly crucial scene, though, where Bai Ling’s character is flipping through some mug shots at a police station and you see my face briefly in there. Even I am edited out, though…no biggie.
SFAM @ 10:52 pm:
Alright, now I’m jealous. Tell me you didn’t get to meet Bai Ling?
March 9, 2007
Case @ 5:33 pm:
No reason for jealousy…I didn’t meet her. Pearry literally said, “Wanna be in the movie? Send me a mug shot of you”…and that’s pretty much it. I didn’t get within a million feet of the set, so…
March 11, 2007
SFAM @ 5:47 am:
Wew!
June 10, 2007
cristian @ 9:49 pm:
how can download this film, really y want to see. if someone can help me y really…
August 15, 2007
LoRez @ 1:37 pm:
hey cristian..
download this film?
who R U?
the only reason films like this can get made is that they have a niche market that will FANatically support the film. Go see it in the theatre then buy a copy when it comes out. the reason more films like this dont get made is people like you!!!!.
THIEF
September 3, 2007
BriBri @ 5:23 am:
When is this actually coming out? I’ve been very hard-pressed to find any specific date…
any news? Something… I think the lone cricket chirping may know more than me. (not surprising)
March 3, 2008
Neur@l @ 8:08 am:
Damn this movie is taking forever to get in theaters. Fucking been waiting since 2006 when I first heard about it. But according to their MySpace, it’s already finished and they’re done with editing. They already had the official screening. So I’d assume it’s just a matter of time before it’s in a theater near you.
June 8, 2008
Steamboy @ 12:37 am:
So isn’t this out yesterday? It looks great. I’m really into cyberpunk aswell as steampunk, biopunk and dieselpunk and this looks like one hell of a great cyber/bio punk movie XD
I can’t wait for the dvd