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Sony has made public their plans to bring the 2010 film “Takers” to Blu-ray Disc on January 18th, 2011. The film stars Matt Dillon, Paul Walker, Jay Hernandez , Chris Brown, Hayden Christensen, and Zoe Saldana. The tech specs for the release include full 1080p Hi-Def video in the 2.40:1 aspect ratio and DTS-HD 5.1 Master Audio sound. The title is already available for PRE-ORDER over at Amazon with a $23.99 price tag. The bonus materials set to be included on the release are listed below.

-PS3 Wallpaper Theme
-BD Exclusive: movieIQ and BD-Live connect you to real-time information on the cast, music, trivia and more while watching the movie!
-Filmmaker and Cast Commentary
-Executing the Heist: The Making of Takers
-Take Action!
-“Yeah Ya Know (Takers)” By T.I. – Promotional Music Video
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One of the first things you notice about A.J., your character in the film, is that he’s covered in tattoos. Are any of those real? “No. I’ve always had a bit of an affinity for tattoos, but I don’t think I could make a decision today and know that I would still want to see it in 50 years. I had a lot of fun with A.J.’s, though. A friend of mine has a big grim reaper on his back. I always thought it was such a cool tattoo, so I had it copied.”

I heard that you often clip your hair yourself. So the style in our shoot… “Is a Hayden. I usually cut my own hair when I’m not working. I’m very adept with the dog trimmers.”

You use the same clippers on your dogs? “Not the exact ones, but the same model. It’s easier, and takes a lot less time.” Very resourceful. You and your well-groomed dogs spend time on your huge farm north of Toronto. Since you’ve already got clippers, what’s going to be your next purchase for it? “Absolutely 100 per cent it will be a nice baby grand piano for my place.”

You’re the one we hear at the keyboard in Takers, right? “Yes, I grew up playing jazz and blues. I started with classical when I was four, which I was never really interested in.”

Does what you wear in the country differ from your city attire? “It doesn’t…I don’t mind getting things dirty. I had a pair of brown Gucci boots that I wore for the longest time. They weren’t supposed to be farm boots, but they ended up there.”

How would you define ‘Canadian style’? “It’s tough for me to speak on behalf of my countrymen, but I would say it’s very comfortable. I personally wear a lot of flannel [shirts] and jeans, and I feel very Canadian when I have them on.” —Megan Deem

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A recent No. 1 box-office  hit in the U.S., “Takers” also stars Matt Dillon, Paul Walker, Idris Elba, Jay Hernandez, Michael Ealy, Tip “T.I.” Harris and Chris Brown.

In the film, a group of high-living young criminals bankroll their extravagant lifestyle with a series of painstakingly planned bank robberies while a dedicated police officer makes it his personal mission to stop them. After years of meticulously planned heists, the crew is convinced by one of their own to risk it all for one last big score, but pulling off the job of a lifetime with a dogged detective and a vicious rival gang on their tail is a tall order, even for these seasoned pros.

Hayden Christensen as AJ, an Ivy League golden boy with a taste for classic jazz and blues and a pivotal member of the heist crew. “Hayden brought in so many good ideas,” says director John Luessenhop. “He was always very thoughtful about what he was working on and how he wanted to do things. And in fact, he was usually right. He’s got great judgment and really brought the character to life. Right now, I can’t imagine anyone but Hayden as AJ.”

Christensen is probably most famous for his role as Anakin Skywalker in the “Star Wars” series, which garnered him some unwanted attention while shooting. “People in L.A. try to be very cool about seeing actors and watching films shot,” says co-star Paul Walker. “But, you know, the kid in all of us can’t help but get a little excited sometimes. ‘Oh, Anakin’s over there!’ It happened a couple of times and we never let him live it down.”

Hayden recently starred in Doug Liman’s sci-fi action film “Jumper,” opposite Samuel L. Jackson and Rachel Bilson. Christensen played David Rice, a man with the power to teleport himself around the globe who finds himself relentlessly pursued by a secret organization sworn to kill all “jumpers.” The film grossed more than $220 million worldwide. Christensen was next seen in “New York, I Love You” opposite Orlando Bloom, Julie Christie, Robin Wright, Kevin Bacon, Ethan Hawke, Natalie Portman, Rachel Bilson and Shia LaBeouf. The film is an anthology that joins several love stories set in one of the most beloved cities in the world, New York.

Christensen first gained critical acclaim for his role as a troubled teenager in Irwin Winkler’s 2001 drama “Life as a House,” costarring Kevin Kline. For his performance, Christensen was nominated for a Golden Globe and Screen Actors Guild Award. Christensen also received the award for Best Breakthrough Performance from the National Board of Review.

Other film credits include George Hickenlooper’s “Factory Girl,” Sofia Coppola’s “The Virgin Suicides,” Sarah Kernochan’s “All I Wanna Do” and John Carpenter’s “In the Mouth of Madness.” Additionally, he starred in Billy Ray’s “Shattered Glass,” which was the first feature film produced by Christensen’s production company, Forest Park Pictures.

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From Entertainment Weekly – Leading that enfeebled pack was, surprisingly, the heist thriller Takers, which dropped just 44 percent from its three-day take last weekend for second place and $48.1 million total.

Idris Elba and Hayden Christensen talk about Taking their place in the Game

From Hollywoodreporter:
‘Takers’ overtakes ‘Exorcism’ for weekend win.

Sony’s crime thriller “Takers” has overtaken Lionsgate’s horror pic “The Last Exorcism” for box office bragging rights from the past weekend.

Final official data released Monday show “Takers” took in $20.5 million, compared with $20.4 million conjured by “Exorcism.” That gave the competing wide openers the Nos. 1 and 2 positions, respectively, among all films playing in domestic cinemas during the weekend.

The rankings were reversed from Sunday, when initial studio estimates showed “Exorcism” with $21.3 million and “Takers” posted a preliminary $21 million.

From Entertainment Weekly: This one may not be decided until tomorrow as the top two films are only separated by a meager $300,000. It’s interesting that for a weekend that wasn’t generating much attention from Hollywood, both new releases have now grossed over $20 million, creating a real horse race.

After sitting on the shelf for almost a year, the ensemble crime-drama Takers (Sony/Screen Gems), starring Paul Walker, Idris Elba, rapper T.I., Chris Brown, Zoe Saldana, Hayden Christensen and Matt Dillon, exploded out of the gate with its own $21 million in 2,206 theaters, an impressive per-theater average of $9500 per site.

If you haven’t seen it yet, be sure to see it, support Hayden and let’s make Takers #1! :)

According to early estimates, The Last Exorcism is on pace to edge heist flick Takers for the weekend box office’s top spot.

Backed by horror king Eli Roth but featuring mostly unknowns, The Last Exorcism is projected to end with $23 million. Takers, with an ensemble cast that includes Matt Dillon and Hayden Christensen, is tracking to $20 million. Read More ?

From Vibe.Com – That’s until he uses the fight ‘force’ and opens a can of whup ass in one of the film’s most exciting fight scenes. “It was mostly me,” Christensen says of the sequence that required very little stunt help, “I had to make sure I was in decent shape so I didn’t get beat up too badly.”

Having had lots of movie fighting experience from the latter two Star Wars prequels, 29-year old actor says he was accustomed to the physical grind highs and lows shooting those scenes require. “It was a well-choreographed sequence and it was very safe. But we spent a day roughing each other up and I got to give it to him,” he laughs of the other actor in the scene.

And Christensen says once he got a hold of the Takers script, being apart of the summer action thriller was a no-brainer, because the film’s subject matter took him back to his earliest childhood dreams.

“To get the chance to make a proper action movie with big explosions?” the Canadian-born actor says. “Running around, playing cops and robbers and shooting a gun? It was totally to indulge the kid in me.”

Finally Hayden Christiansen Christensen and Idris Elba talk the Colonel’s Original Recipe, practical effects vs. CGI, and upcoming projects Jumper 2 and Thor!

HQ promotional stills from Takers. I’ve also replaced a few with the higher quality.

TAKERS Las Vegas Premiere at Lagasse’s Stadium at The Palazzo
Get an inside exclusive details and pictures at VegasNews.Com. Including Hayden Christensen himself and cast members. Read All? Be sure to check out the photos!

VIDEO PLAY LIST: Takers Premier After-Party with T.I. and Hayden Christensen
The “Takers” Official Premier After-Party took place at The Palazzo at Lagasse’s Stadium on August 27th and many leads from the movie walked the carpet. Fans were screaming for T.I. who talked to us about why he decided to take on “Takers” as well as who he wants to collaborate with musically.

Hayden Christensen even made a quick appearance on the red carpet and we asked him what he loves most about his character and he said “tattoos.”
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Also, screencaps have been added.

Guests will enjoy complimentary hors d’œuvres and cocktails provided by Remy Martin and Ciroc Vodka while a DJ takes over the turntables and guests mingle with the stars of the film. TAKERS hits theatres August 27.

Expected to attend: Actors from the film, Hayden Christensen, Tip “T.I.” Harris, Michael Ealy, Idris Elba, Jay Hernandez; Producer, Will Packer

WHEN: Tuesday, August 17, 2010

WHERE: Lagasse’s Stadium at The Palazzo Las Vegas
3325 Las Vegas Boulevard South
Las Vegas, NV 89109

RSVP: Please RSVP no later than August 16 to Amy.Carlson@palazzolasvegas.com to cover red carpet – space is limited.

RED CARPET: – Media check-in at 10:00 p.m. located at the main entrance of Lagasse’s Stadium
– Talent arrivals at 10:30 p.m.
– Red carpet located outside of Lagasse’s Stadium on the sidewalk near the corner of Sands Avenue and Las Vegas Boulevard.

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