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First Tom Cruise OBLIVION Poster Debuts


(via IGN)

Here’s the first apocalyptic and expansive poster for Tom Cruise‘s upcoming film – OBLIVION – an original and groundbreaking cinematic event from the director of TRON: LEGACY (Joseph Kosinski) and the producer of RISE OF THE PLANET OF THE APES (Peter Chernin).

On a spectacular future Earth that has evolved beyond recognition, one man’s confrontation with the past will lead him on a journey of redemption and discovery as he battles to save mankind. Jack Harper (Cruise) is one of the last few drone repairmen stationed on Earth. Part of a massive operation to extract vital resources after decades of war with a terrifying threat known as the Scavs, Jack’s mission is nearly complete. Living in and patrolling the breathtaking skies from thousands of feet above, his soaring existence is brought crashing down when he rescues a beautiful stranger from a downed spacecraft. Her arrival triggers a chain of events that forces him to question everything he knows and puts the fate of humanity in his hands.

From Universal Pictures, OBLIVION will be released exclusively in IMAX on April 12, 2013, one week ahead of its wide release on April 19, 2013. The action-adventure marks director Joseph Kosinski’s second IMAX release following 2010′s TRON: LEGACY. Also starring Morgan Freeman, Olga Kurylenko, Andrea Riseborough, Nikolaj Coster-Waldau, and Melissa Leo, you can catch the first trailer for the film this Sunday at Apple iTunes Movie Trailers.

Tom Cruise will continue on the sci-fi path in March 2014 with ALL YOU NEED IS A KILL. He plays a man named Bill Cage who has to fight a battle against an alien race. The twist: Bill keeps on dying and then being reborn to fight the same battle, kind of like a videogame character replaying the same level until he gets it right.

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Universal Pictures’ OBLIVION To Be Released One Week Early, Exclusively In IMAX, On April 12, 2013

IMAX Corporation and Universal Pictures announced today that OBLIVION will be released exclusively in IMAX on April 12, 2013, one week ahead of its wide release on April 19, 2013. The action-adventure starring Tom Cruise marks director Joseph Kosinski’s second IMAX release following 2010’s TRON: Legacy.

Exclusively in IMAX, OBLIVION will feature a larger aspect ratio, in key sequences, compared to the traditional release. This aspect ratio, which is optimized to take advantage of the IMAX screen, will allow audiences to see more of the image and result in a full panorama of the action – further immersing them into the vast scale and scope of the film.

“IMAX has been a wonderful partner of Universal’s, and we’re excited to join them once again for the release of Oblivion,” said Nikki Rocco, President of Distribution, Universal Pictures. “Experiencing the film in IMAX will allow audiences to be captivated by the stunning, action-filled sequences that were filmed in digital 4K.”

“IMAX differentiation has elicited strong reactions from moviegoers and has positively impacted box-office results,” said Greg Foster, Chairman and President of IMAX Filmed Entertainment. “With the one-two punch of an early IMAX release window and the film’s expanded aspect ratio, we believe Oblivion is the perfect kick-off to our 2013 summer slate. We’re ecstatic about continuing our longstanding relationship with Tom Cruise, director Joseph Kosinski and the Universal team to bring this highly anticipated action-adventure to IMAX audiences around the world.”

About Oblivion
Tom Cruise stars in OBLIVION, an original and groundbreaking cinematic event from the director of TRON: Legacy and the producer of Rise of the Planet of the Apes. On a spectacular future Earth that has evolved beyond recognition, one man’s confrontation with the past will lead him on a journey of redemption and discovery as he battles to save mankind.

Jack Harper (Cruise) is one of the last few drone repairmen stationed on Earth. Part of a massive operation to extract vital resources after decades of war with a terrifying threat known as the Scavs, Jack’s mission is nearly complete.

Living in and patrolling the breathtaking skies from thousands of feet above, his soaring existence is brought crashing down when he rescues a beautiful stranger from a downed spacecraft. Her arrival triggers a chain of events that forces him to question everything he knows and puts the fate of humanity in his hands.

OBLIVION was shot in stunning digital 4K resolution on location across the United States and Iceland.

OBLIVION stars Tom Cruise, Olga Kurylenko, Andrea Riseborough, Nikolaj Coster-Waldau and Melissa Leo

Tom Cruise’s OBLIVION Official Synopsis Is Here; Directed By TRON: LEGACY’s Joseph Kosinski – In Theatres April 26, 2013

Scheduled for an April 26, 2013 theatrical release, the first official synopsis has been released by Universal Pictures for Tom Cruise’s OBLIVION – an original and groundbreaking cinematic event from the director of TRON: LEGACY and the producer of Rise of the Planet of the Apes.

On a spectacular future Earth that has evolved beyond recognition, one man’s confrontation with the past will lead him on a journey of redemption and discovery as he battles to save mankind. Jack Harper (Cruise) is one of the last few drone repairmen stationed on Earth. Part of a massive operation to extract vital resources after decades of war with a terrifying threat known as the Scavs, Jack’s mission is nearly complete. Living and patrolling the breathtaking skies from thousands of feet above, his soaring existence is brought crashing down when he rescues a beautiful stranger from a downed spacecraft. Her arrival triggers a chain of events that forces him to question everything he knows and puts the fate of humanity in his hands.

OBLIVION will be shot in stunning digital 4K resolution on location across the United States and Iceland.

Director Joseph Kosinski‘s action-adventure stars Tom Cruise, Olga Kurylenko, Andrea Riseborough, Nikolaj Coster-Waldau and Melissa Leo. The film is produced by Peter Chernin, Dylan Clark, Barry Levine, Duncan Henderson, Joseph Kosinski and executive produced by Dave Morrison and Jesse Berger.

In an exclusive, The Playlist reported on the film’s soundtrack:

French electronic act M83 have been selected to score “Oblivion,” and as fans of the band already know, their music has been widescreen-ready from minute one. Fronted by Anthony Gonzalez, M83 have built a steady fanbase and critical acclaim with their unique and powerful larger-than-life compositions that swell both the heart and ears all at once. Breaking out with Before The Dawn Heals Us, M83 have delivered six albums that have seen their sound continue to evolve, with 2011’s Hurry Up, We’re Dreaming marking their highest charting record to date.

Photo credit: David James/Universal Pictures/The Playlist