Plot Outline: The Terminator franchise launched in 1984 with Arnold Schwarzenegger as the title character and spanned three subsequent films, which have earned more than $1 billion at the worldwide box office.
Who's Involved:
J.K. Simmons, Arnold Schwarzenegger, David Ellison, Emilia Clarke, Jai Courtney, Jason Clarke, Patrick Lussier, Matt Smith, Alan Taylor, Dayo Okeniyi, Megan Ellison, Laeta Kalogridis, Michael Gladis, Sandrine Holt, Byung-hun Lee, Robert W. Cort, Paul Schwake
Release Date:
Wednesday, July 1, 2015 In Theaters (Nationwide)
Age Rating: Parents Strongly Cautioned MPA
for intense sequences of sci-fi violence and gunplay throughout, partial nudity and brief strong language
for intense sequences of sci-fi violence and gunplay throughout, partial nudity and brief strong language
Runtime: 2 hrs, 5 m
Language: English
Terminator: Genisys Plot: What's it about?
When John Connor (Jason Clarke), leader of the human resistance, sends Sgt. Kyle Reese (Jai Courtney) back to 1984 to protect Sarah Connor (Emilia Clarke) and safeguard the future, an unexpected turn of events creates a fractured timeline. Now, Sgt. Reese finds himself in a new and unfamiliar version of the past, where he is faced with unlikely allies, including the Guardian (Arnold Schwarzenegger), dangerous new enemies, and an unexpected new mission: To reset the future…
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Terminator: Genisys Cast List & Characters
Arnold Schwarzenegger ... role: The Terminator
Jason Clarke ... role: John Connor
Emilia Clarke ... role: Sarah Connor
Jai Courtney ... role: Kyle Reese
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Terminator: Genisys Crew and Production Team
A look at the Terminator: Genisys behind-the-scenes crew and production team. The film's director Alan Taylor previously directed The Many Saints of Newark , Thor: The Dark World and The Horseman. The film's writer Laeta Kalogridis penned Ghost in the Shell, Shutter Island and Alexander.
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Terminator: Genisys Production and Filming
Key Facts
- Matt Smith will play a new character with a strong connection to John Connor.
- The project aims to be a continuation of the James Cameron classics.
Terminator: Genisys Filming Timeline
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— Terminator: Genisys entered Completed status.
Awaiting release by the distributor; a release date may or may not be available.
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— The film entered Post-Production status.
Filming completed; footage being edited; music being composed and recorded; sound and visual effects being added.
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— The film entered Production status.
Principal photography is officially underway in New Orleans.Finalizing production budget, filming the movie begins.
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— The film entered Pre-Production status.
Key cast and crew being hired; budget and production schedule finalized; shooting script approved.
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— The film entered Development status.
CAA is shopping the movie to several studiosStory selection and rights acquired; idea being crafted into usable script; financing and casting attachments sought; aiming for 'greenlight'.
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— The film entered Concept status.
No reported activity; development status unknown or rumored; release likely years away, if ever.
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— The film entered Development status.
Terminator: Genisys Release Date: When was the film released?
Terminator: Genisys was released nationwide on . Two other films are opening on the same date, including Magic Mike XXL and Faith of Our Fathers.
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Top Collaborators
Frequent cast and crew across the franchise.
- Arnold Schwarzenegger Actor5 appearances
- Linda Hamilton Actor4 appearances
- James Cameron Director, Producer, Screenwriter3 appearances
- David Ellison Producer2 appearances
- John Brancato Screenwriter2 appearances
- Megan Ellison Executive Producer, Producer2 appearances
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