The Resistance (series)
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The Resistance started off as a low budget web series “The Resistance” in the form of 4 short online teasers featured on Youtube
. Before filming the actual web show, the series was picked up by Sam Raimi
’s Ghost House Pictures and Starz Media, after executives at Starz and Ghost House viewed "The Resistance" teasers online.
The Resistance is set in a world where brilliant chemist Syrus Primoris (Adrian Zaw
) has taken control in the wake of a devastating plague virus that has killed 99% of the population. Only Primoris’ suppressant, called Noxe, keeps the survivors from succumbing to the plague. One group opposes his regime and fights to find another cure.
The web show aired on October 4, 2010, on the SyFy
channel as a one hour television pilot along with being released in its original 8 episodic form on iTunes
, Xbox Live
, and the Playstation Network, and Dailymotion
. "The Resistance" is directed and created by Adrian Picardi
, executive produced by Ben Ketai
, Scott Bayless, Scott Rogers, with producers Aaron Lam, Eric Ro
, and Associate Producer Don Le
.
The series is produced by Starz Media, Ghost House Pictures, and Northern Five Entertainment. The pilot will be the first time a series created originally for the web will premiere on television.
A prince of Insurgo, Arclite was to have a traditional life of sincere religious study and intense military training. Instead, Arclite has spent the majority of his life in drunken exile, wandering the wastelands of Aurordeca in an endless search for the forgiveness he will never allow himself to find. Still, he is never truly alone. He has the voices in his head to keep him company, and to ask the same haunting question: “What have you done?”
Lana (Katrina Law
)
Leader of the Aurordecan Resistance Movement (ARM), Lana has resigned herself to life as a “terrorist.” Hit the enemy; steal what you need to survive, and never spend more than a few days in the same place. Lana and her team live their lives on the razor’s edge of survival, and fight every day for the possibility of a future, for all of us. She’s smart, incredibly tough and fueled by the betrayal that has made her the person she is today. If Lana is to achieve her ultimate goal, she may have to let herself go to a place she swore never to visit again.
Syrus Primoris
Like a phoenix from the ashes, Syrus has risen from the devastation of plague and given the people of Aurordeca the gift of a suppressant, and a chance to live. But a suppressant is not a cure. And, like most gifts, it comes at a high cost. Now the Leader of Aurordeca, Syrus rules with a cold brutality demanding total loyalty from his people and his employees. And the distinction between the two is blurred almost to the point of nonexistence. He has abolished all religion, giving his subjects, but a single thing to worship in its place: Himself. But Syrus hides a secret. And, like most of us, he’ll do whatever it takes to keep it hidden.
Vince
Lana’s second in command, Vince has fought with ARM for many years. He’s proven his worth as a fighter and as a loyal confidant. But, he’s still, at his core, just a man. And men have needs, even here on Aurordeca. So when Arclite suddenly appears in the ARM camp, and diverts Lana’s attention, Vince isn’t real happy about it.
Circe & Eve
Circe is an assassin. And she is great at it. She found Eve wandering the streets as a child, just another plague orphan doomed to die alone. But Circe saw something in this little girl and took her under her wing. Circe cared for Eve and taught her so many things. They are both extremely deadly, fluent in multiple weapons including their own powerful sexuality. They are artists of pain. They serve Syrus as both concubines and killers.
Vero
Originally from Insurgo, Vero is Syrus’ right-hand man. A soldier by trade, he has a body built to inflict damage and a mind for strategy and tactics. If Syrus is the face of Primoris, Vero is its fist. He is Chief of Security and Commander the soldiers of Primoris. As history has borne out, real power falls to those who control the guns. Ruthless and self-serving, Vero is the ultimate survivor and practiced at conforming his position to the prevailing wind. He also has his weaknesses.
Cian & Bran
When these two brothers decide to camp for the night in the snowy wasteland of Crovin on their way back from a very important mission, they unwittingly spark a flame that will end up consuming the lives of countless citizens and change Aurordeca forever. The brothers have never known a world without the plague. Like all boys they are quick to joke, but now on the verge of manhood, Cian and Bran are desperate to impress each other, and Vince.
YouTube
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. Before filming the actual web show, the series was picked up by Sam Raimi
Sam Raimi
Samuel Marshall "Sam" Raimi is an American film director, producer, actor and writer. He is best known for directing cult horror films like the Evil Dead series, Darkman and Drag Me to Hell, as well as the blockbuster Spider-Man films and the producer of the successful TV series Hercules: The...
’s Ghost House Pictures and Starz Media, after executives at Starz and Ghost House viewed "The Resistance" teasers online.
The Resistance is set in a world where brilliant chemist Syrus Primoris (Adrian Zaw
Adrian Zaw
Adrian Zaw is a Burmese American-born American actor best known for his role of Syrus Primoris on the SyFy channel television series , which is set to debut on the American television network, the SyFy channel, on October 4, 2010.-Career:...
) has taken control in the wake of a devastating plague virus that has killed 99% of the population. Only Primoris’ suppressant, called Noxe, keeps the survivors from succumbing to the plague. One group opposes his regime and fights to find another cure.
The web show aired on October 4, 2010, on the SyFy
Syfy
Syfy , formerly known as the Sci-Fi Channel and SCI FI, is an American cable television channel featuring science fiction, supernatural, fantasy, reality, paranormal, wrestling, and horror programming. Launched on September 24, 1992, it is part of the entertainment conglomerate NBCUniversal, a...
channel as a one hour television pilot along with being released in its original 8 episodic form on iTunes
ITunes
iTunes is a media player computer program, used for playing, downloading, and organizing digital music and video files on desktop computers. It can also manage contents on iPod, iPhone, iPod Touch and iPad....
, Xbox Live
Xbox Live
Xbox Live is an online multiplayer gaming and digital media delivery service created and operated by Microsoft Corporation. It is currently the only online gaming service on consoles that charges users a fee to play multiplayer gaming. It was first made available to the Xbox system in 2002...
, and the Playstation Network, and Dailymotion
Dailymotion
Dailymotion is a video sharing service website, headquartered in the 18th arrondissement, Paris, France. According to Comscore, Dailymotion is the second largest video site in the world after YouTube....
. "The Resistance" is directed and created by Adrian Picardi
Adrian Picardi
Adrian Picardi is a bi-racial "Italian-Korean" American filmmaker based in Los Angeles, California. For all his works thus far, he has been credited as director, writer, cinematographer, and editor. He got his start in the industry by independently creating original projects that utilized...
, executive produced by Ben Ketai
Ben Ketai
Ben Ketai is an American film director, writer, and producer. He directed and wrote the following Ghost House Pictures productions: the upcoming feature film 30 Days of Night: Dark Days and the webseries 30 Days of Night: Dust to Dust....
, Scott Bayless, Scott Rogers, with producers Aaron Lam, Eric Ro
Eric Ro
Eric Ro is a "Korean" American film producer based in Los Angeles, California. He shoots and produces many of his projects in Los Angeles, California...
, and Associate Producer Don Le
Don Le
Don Pham Le is an American filmmaker, who started out dabbling in acting. He was featured as one of Hilary Swank's main students in the 2007 Paramount Pictures film, Freedom Writers....
.
The series is produced by Starz Media, Ghost House Pictures, and Northern Five Entertainment. The pilot will be the first time a series created originally for the web will premiere on television.
Characters
ArcliteA prince of Insurgo, Arclite was to have a traditional life of sincere religious study and intense military training. Instead, Arclite has spent the majority of his life in drunken exile, wandering the wastelands of Aurordeca in an endless search for the forgiveness he will never allow himself to find. Still, he is never truly alone. He has the voices in his head to keep him company, and to ask the same haunting question: “What have you done?”
Lana (Katrina Law
Katrina Law
Katrina Law is an American actress of German, Italian and Taiwanese descent originally from New Jersey, USA. She represented New Jersey in the Miss Teen USA Pageant. Katrina is also the lead singer and bass player in her band "Soundboard Fiction"...
)
Leader of the Aurordecan Resistance Movement (ARM), Lana has resigned herself to life as a “terrorist.” Hit the enemy; steal what you need to survive, and never spend more than a few days in the same place. Lana and her team live their lives on the razor’s edge of survival, and fight every day for the possibility of a future, for all of us. She’s smart, incredibly tough and fueled by the betrayal that has made her the person she is today. If Lana is to achieve her ultimate goal, she may have to let herself go to a place she swore never to visit again.
Syrus Primoris
Like a phoenix from the ashes, Syrus has risen from the devastation of plague and given the people of Aurordeca the gift of a suppressant, and a chance to live. But a suppressant is not a cure. And, like most gifts, it comes at a high cost. Now the Leader of Aurordeca, Syrus rules with a cold brutality demanding total loyalty from his people and his employees. And the distinction between the two is blurred almost to the point of nonexistence. He has abolished all religion, giving his subjects, but a single thing to worship in its place: Himself. But Syrus hides a secret. And, like most of us, he’ll do whatever it takes to keep it hidden.
Vince
Lana’s second in command, Vince has fought with ARM for many years. He’s proven his worth as a fighter and as a loyal confidant. But, he’s still, at his core, just a man. And men have needs, even here on Aurordeca. So when Arclite suddenly appears in the ARM camp, and diverts Lana’s attention, Vince isn’t real happy about it.
Circe & Eve
Circe is an assassin. And she is great at it. She found Eve wandering the streets as a child, just another plague orphan doomed to die alone. But Circe saw something in this little girl and took her under her wing. Circe cared for Eve and taught her so many things. They are both extremely deadly, fluent in multiple weapons including their own powerful sexuality. They are artists of pain. They serve Syrus as both concubines and killers.
Vero
Originally from Insurgo, Vero is Syrus’ right-hand man. A soldier by trade, he has a body built to inflict damage and a mind for strategy and tactics. If Syrus is the face of Primoris, Vero is its fist. He is Chief of Security and Commander the soldiers of Primoris. As history has borne out, real power falls to those who control the guns. Ruthless and self-serving, Vero is the ultimate survivor and practiced at conforming his position to the prevailing wind. He also has his weaknesses.
Cian & Bran
When these two brothers decide to camp for the night in the snowy wasteland of Crovin on their way back from a very important mission, they unwittingly spark a flame that will end up consuming the lives of countless citizens and change Aurordeca forever. The brothers have never known a world without the plague. Like all boys they are quick to joke, but now on the verge of manhood, Cian and Bran are desperate to impress each other, and Vince.