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Whoo! EA taps wrestling legend Ric Flair for all-star Red Alert 3: Uprising cast photo

Are you ready to take a ride on Space Mountain? Whoo! Yes, legendary wrestler Ric Flair will be among the cast for the live action scenes in the upcoming Command & Conquer Red Alert 3 expansion pack, Uprising

Flair will be joined by Jamie Chung, Malcolm McDowell, Jodi Lyn O'Keefe, and Holly Vance for the upcoming expansion which is set to ship this March. Gemma Atkison and Ivana Milicevic will both me making a return as well, for those looking for boobs that are not Ric Flair's. 

The $19.99 expansion pack contains four new mini-campaigns, and new "Commander's Challenge" mode, which features 50 challenge scenarios players will have to clear to unlock new in-game units. Footage of the new live-action sequences will premiere on this week's episode of GameTrailers TV, which airs on Spike in the middle of the night when you're either drunk at a bar or asleep.

 EA Announces All-Star Celebrity Cast for Command & Conquer Red Alert 3: Uprising

Eclectic Ensemble Cast Stars in Newest Addition to the Red Alert Universe

LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Electronic Arts Inc. (NASDAQ:ERTS) today announced the members of the live action movie cast for Command & Conquer™ Red Alert™ 3: Uprising, the upcoming campaign expansion to last fall’s award-winning Command & Conquer™ Red Alert™ 3. Picking up in the aftermath of the events in the original, Command & Conquer Red Alert 3: Uprising features an eclectic cast starring in the all new, live-action movie sequences the Command & Conquer franchise is known for. From sci- fi legends to rising starlets and masters of the squared-circle, the cast of Command & Conquer Red Alert 3: Uprising includes (in alphabetical order): Jamie Chung, (Dragonball Evolution), Ric Flair (16-time world heavyweight wrestling champion), Malcolm McDowell (Heroes, Clockwork Orange, Wing Commander), Jodi Lyn O’Keefe (Prison Break), Holly Valance (Neighbours) along with returning fan-favorites Gemma Atkinson and Ivana Milicevic.

“Quality live-action movies and storytelling have always been a unique component to the Command & Conquer DNA and we wanted to make sure we did things right with Uprising,” said Amer Ajami, Senior Producer at EA Los Angeles. “We are really pleased we were able to assemble another large and talented ensemble for Uprising, and we think our fans are going to be pleased by everyone’s performances not only in the cutscenes, but also in Commander’s Challenge, where you’ll actually be battling some of our stars.”

“When I found out that EA wanted me to be part of Command & Conquer, all I could say was ‘Woooooooooooo!’” said 16-time world heavyweight champion, Ric Flair, who stars as Commander Hill, a commander players will have to take on in the new Commander’s Challenge mode. “I had a great time on set and while I may have retired from the ring, I think my fans are going to love seeing the ‘Nature Boy’ style and profile his way to victory. I know my kids are going to have a great time trying to take it to me on the battlefield.”

Malcolm McDowell, who plays Rupert Thornley, the president of the European Union, and had previously starred in the live-action movies for the Wing Commander franchise, added, “It’s great to be working with good actors and the more good actors you can get to do games, the better. In the past people might have thought you could get away with anything in games and that isn’t a good attitude. Kids are spending a lot of money and time on these games and they deserve first rate performers and I’m glad to say that this is what Uprising is.”

Command & Conquer Red Alert 3: Uprising will take players deeper into the Red Alert™ universe with four new mini-campaigns set in the aftermath of the events of Red Alert 3. The game also features the new Commander’s Challenge mode, a series of 50 challenging, over-the-top scenarios where players will need to battle through a gauntlet of commanders and obstacles in order to unlock the game’s powerful new units.

Command & Conquer Red Alert 3: Uprising will be available for digital download this March for $19.99 and has not yet been rated by the ESRB or PEGI. For more information about the game, please visit www.commandandconquer.com, home of Command & Conquer TV, EA’s dedicated online Command & Conquer network that goes beyond the game and brings players all the latest news, tips and strategies straight from the developers. This Friday, fans can go to the website to catch the first episode of BattleCastTM PrimeTime, the channel’s flagship program, which will have all the latest Command & Conquer news including an interview with Ric Flair.

And for a behind-the-scenes look at the making of Command & Conquer Red Alert 3: Uprising’s live-action movies and the debut of the game’s first trailer, tune in this weekend to “GameTrailers TV with Geoff Keighley” on SpikeTV (check local listings) and GameTrailers.com.

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MrSadistic's Avatar - Comment posted on 01/27/2009 12:09
MrSadistic
I can't tell if this is the most awkward thing I've heard of or the best acting choice I've ever heard.
TheRemedy's Avatar - Comment posted on 01/27/2009 12:12
TheRemedy
If he doesn't put a commie in a figure four at some point I will be severely disappointed.
MrSadistic's Avatar - Comment posted on 01/27/2009 12:17
MrSadistic
Also, I think Malcolm McDowell has officially been in every video game and movie, in some shape or form, known to man.
IroN1c's Avatar - Comment posted on 01/27/2009 12:17
IroN1c
That really is an odd choice...seems like CnC goin' down the crapper once again.
And also...I think there MIGHT be a mistake. Either that or I just don't understand that sentence. Anyways, I don't want to be a dick, so I'll just play some more Rock_Band.
covah's Avatar - Comment posted on 01/27/2009 12:17
covah
WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!
JTHomeslice's Avatar - Comment posted on 01/27/2009 12:17
JTHomeslice
This is the best news ever.
SephirothX's Avatar - Comment posted on 01/27/2009 12:28
SephirothX
WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO

Best. News. Ever.
ElToine's Avatar - Comment posted on 01/27/2009 12:29
ElToine
BEST THING EVER!! WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!
AgentMOO's Avatar - Comment posted on 01/27/2009 12:31
AgentMOO
Holy shit. The photo galleries that are coming out of the C&C games are epic - first Jenny McCarthy, now this?
Char Aznable's Avatar - Comment posted on 01/27/2009 12:34
Char Aznable
Off-topic, but whatever. No forums. The Wrestler was a great fucking movie. Sad as shit, though.
Char Aznable's Avatar - Comment posted on 01/27/2009 12:36
Char Aznable
Oh, and WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!
Qraze's Avatar - Comment posted on 01/27/2009 12:46
Qraze
i loved the movie "the wrestler" mickey's best movie and his greatest acting.

the nature boy!
XL1ska's Avatar - Comment posted on 01/27/2009 12:57
XL1ska
Ric Flair is basically what would happen if God had an orgy with all the other Gods and they all got pregnant, combined the fetuses, and made one master God baby.

WOOOOOOOOOOOO
galagabug 's Avatar - Comment posted on 01/27/2009 12:59
galagabug
ric flair makes everything better.
rpbowlinggod's Avatar - Comment posted on 01/27/2009 13:00
rpbowlinggod
oh man, oh man, oh man, "wrestling acting" fits in sooooo well with Red Alert. Why not sooner.

WWWOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!
mix's Avatar - Comment posted on 01/27/2009 13:18
mix
Im on the fence about this game, samn that Secur Rom thing. Oh well, still playing C&C 3 Tiberm wars of whatever.
stevephoenix's Avatar - Comment posted on 01/27/2009 13:24
stevephoenix
awesome


and also because you have to by law whenever Flair is involved in anything:

WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!
Knives's Avatar - Comment posted on 01/27/2009 13:54
Knives
@Char
I know!! It was all :(

But it did have WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO parts
Aurain's Avatar - Comment posted on 01/27/2009 14:19
Aurain
Dear God

I'll believe in you if you make one of the new units Ric Flairs character, and his only attack is an obnoxiously loud body chop and a super loud WOOOOOOOO!

Get to work!
007's Avatar - Comment posted on 01/27/2009 14:56
007
Flair looks like he's gagging on a dick in that picture.
ArrestedDeveloper's Avatar - Comment posted on 01/27/2009 15:12
ArrestedDeveloper
Woooo, more Gemma!
Pangloss's Avatar - Comment posted on 01/27/2009 15:47
Pangloss
Oh man, now they just need a cameo from R. Lee Ermey.

WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!

Also, to be the man, you have to beat the man.
Endstiem's Avatar - Comment posted on 01/27/2009 18:45
Endstiem
WOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!
Dubya-T-F's Avatar - Comment posted on 01/27/2009 18:58
Dubya-T-F
If you want to be the man, you got to beat the man.
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