Press Release
"POSTAL" Set to Assault the Big Screen
Film Version of Video Game Opens May 23rdFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
May 21, 2008
Tucson, AZ: Before Uwe Boll’s video game-to-film conversion of Running With Scissors’“Postal” franchise even opens in theaters across North America on May 23rd, it will have already attained certifiable cult status. Originally scorned by gamers as another in a string of Boll’s critically pummeled game-based movies, something unexpected occurred during the film’s editing cycle. The film’s outrageous 9-11-based opening sequence was released and it went viral. By the time the film opens in theaters, that clip will have been viewed by well over two million sets of eyes via YouTube.
“Outrageous! Unblievable! Insane!” were the uncharacteristically subdued reactions of RWS ringleader Vince Desi (who plays himself in the film) when asked to describe his emotions on the dawn of the film’s long-awaited theatrical debut in major North American cities, including Los Angeles, New York, Austin, Denver, Tucson, Culver City, Charleston (SC), Decatur and Riverdale (GA), San Francisco, Montreal, Toronto and Vancouver.“I’m so freakin’ proud and thankful to all our fans around the world that have helped make POSTAL an international success story. We now join the ranks of Lara Croft, Doom and Mortal Kombat as a video game brand that has made the transition to a major motion picture. Long live the POSTAL franchise!”
In addition to its pre-credit sequence, earlier cuts of the entire film were previewed to totally unexpected rave reviews in cities including New York, Los Angeles, Chicago and RWS’ home town of Tucson. From TV station/game site G4 to Michael J. Hein, the Director of the New York City Horror Film Festival (who called“Postal”“the funniest film of the year… hands down!”), audiences from Tribeca to Tucson have loved the movie—even POSTAL’s notoriously cranky creators.
From full frontal by famous funnyman Dave Foley to some of the most ribald, politically-wrong satire ever committed to film, director Boll’s heavy hand works perfectly in this mega-spoof that skewers everything and everyone, including Boll himself.
For more information on the upcoming POSTAL Movie, Postal games and gear, as well as updates on the development of POSTAL III visit our new expanded site www.gopostal.com and be sure to visit PostalNation.net for in-depth coverage of the RWS scene.
Contact Vince Desi at 520 907 1010, vince@gopostal.com Running With ScissorsSM, POSTALTM, Postal BabesTM, and KrotchyTM are Trademarks and Service Marks of RWS, Inc.
Other Press Releases
-
PBR Out of the Chute Enters Download Arena
4 December, 17:04 - PC and PSP versions available for download.
-
Paradox Interactive Announces Entrance into Mobile Gaming
4 December, 17:01 - Hearts of Iron and Majesty going telephonic.
-
Islamic Rappelz, the Arabic Version
4 December, 16:58 - Details of the adaptations being made for the Arabic version.
-
IDEA Games and Centauri Production announce cooperation on forthcoming releases.
4 December, 16:43 - Buddying up on point-and-clicker AlternativA and TV-based puzzle adventure Pat&Mat.
-
Lost In Reefs: Explore the Bosom of the Sea and Discover the Secrets of an Ancient City
4 December, 16:42 - Fishy puzzler.
-
PR reinforcement at Frogster
4 December, 16:40 - PR man at Frogster.
-
BLAZE Classic Wii Controller
4 December, 15:29 - For all the old stuff you download or used to play on your GameCube.
-
Legends of Daemonica: Farepoynt's Purgatory
4 December, 15:23 - Annoy spellcheckers and production assistants with this "3D psychological thriller".
-
Blitz Games Studios welcomed 19 to its first ever Family Open Day
4 December, 15:18 - Tear wells up in eye at the thought of families being allowed to wander around Blitz's offices.
-
NEW CONCEPT GAMING'S INNOVATIVE VIDEO GAME CONTROLLER jOG ON SALE NOW
4 December, 14:50 - Controller add-on that forces you to run on the spot to make your on-screen character move. Works with any title.
















