Paul W. S. Anderson

Born:4. března 1965

Place of Birth:Newcastle-upon-Tyne, England, UK

Known For:Directing

Biography

Paul William Scott Anderson, widely recognized as Paul W. S. Anderson, is a prominent figure in the realm of filmmaking, particularly known for his contributions to the science fiction genre and adaptations of popular video games. Born on March 4, 1965, in England, Anderson's passion for storytelling and visual aesthetics has propelled him to the forefront of the industry.

Throughout his career, Anderson has established himself as a visionary director with a distinct style that captivates audiences worldwide. His unique approach to filmmaking, characterized by stunning visuals and immersive storytelling, has set him apart as a trailblazer in the realm of science fiction cinema.

Anderson's ability to seamlessly blend elements of fantasy, action, and technology has garnered him a dedicated following of fans who eagerly anticipate his next project. His keen eye for detail and penchant for creating intricate worlds have solidified his reputation as a master storyteller in the realm of speculative fiction.

In addition to his work in science fiction, Anderson has also made a name for himself as a skilled director of video game adaptations, bringing beloved characters and narratives to life on the big screen. His ability to capture the essence of these iconic games while adding his own creative flair has earned him praise from both critics and audiences alike.

Beyond his directorial prowess, Anderson is also known for his collaborative spirit and his ability to inspire and motivate those around him. His dedication to his craft and his passion for storytelling shine through in every frame of his films, creating a cinematic experience that is both visually stunning and emotionally resonant.

With a career spanning decades, Anderson continues to push the boundaries of filmmaking, exploring new worlds and pushing the limits of visual storytelling. His commitment to innovation and his unwavering dedication to his craft have cemented his status as one of the most influential directors working in the industry today.

As he continues to captivate audiences with his visionary storytelling and groundbreaking visuals, Paul W. S. Anderson remains a driving force in the world of science fiction cinema, inspiring generations of filmmakers to push the boundaries of creativity and imagination.

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George A. Romero's Resident Evil

Self (archive footage)

2025

A documentary that brings to light the vision that director George A. Romero had for an adaptation of Resident Evil, using newly filmed interviews with those who were there, and unravels the secrets behind why it was never produced.

Produkce

In the Lost Lands

Producer

2025

A queen sends the powerful and feared sorceress Gray Alys to the ghostly wilderness of the Lost Lands in search of a magical power, where she and her guide, the drifter Boyce, must outwit and outfight both man and demon.

Resident Evil: Welcome to Raccoon City

Executive Producer

2021

Once the booming home of pharmaceutical giant Umbrella Corporation, Raccoon City is now a dying Midwestern town. The company’s exodus left the city a wasteland…with great evil brewing below the surface. When that evil is unleashed, the townspeople are forever…changed…and a small group of survivors must work together to uncover the truth behind Umbrella and make it through the night.

Death Race

Producer

2008

Terminal Island, New York: 2020. Overcrowding in the US penal system has reached a breaking point. Prisons have been turned over to a monolithic Weyland Corporation, which sees jails full of thugs as an opportunity for televised sport. Adrenalized inmates, a global audience hungry for violence and a spectacular, enclosed arena come together to form the 'Death Race', the biggest, most brutal event.

AVP: Alien vs. Predator

Writer

2004

When scientists discover something near Antarctica that appears to be a buried Pyramid, they send a research team out to investigate. Little do they know that they are about to step into a hunting ground where Aliens are grown as sport for the Predator race.

Event Horizon

Director

1997

In 2047, a group of astronauts are sent to investigate and salvage the starship Event Horizon which disappeared mysteriously seven years before on its maiden voyage. However, it soon becomes evident that something sinister resides in its corridors.

Death Race: Beyond Anarchy

Characters

2018

Black Ops specialist Connor Gibson infiltrates a maximum security prison to take down legendary driver Frankenstein in a violent and brutal car race.

Mortal Kombat

Director

1995

For nine generations an evil sorcerer has been victorious in hand-to-hand battle against his mortal enemies. If he wins a tenth Mortal Kombat tournament, desolation and evil will reign over the multiverse forever. To save Earth, three warriors must overcome seemingly insurmountable odds, their own inner demons, and superhuman foes in this action/adventure movie based on one of the most popular video games of all time.

Monster Hunter

Producer

2020

A portal transports Cpt. Artemis and an elite unit of soldiers to a strange world where powerful monsters rule with deadly ferocity. Faced with relentless danger, the team encounters a mysterious hunter who may be their only hope to find a way home.

Resident Evil

Writer

2002

When a virus leaks from a top-secret facility, turning all resident researchers into ravenous zombies and their lab animals into mutated hounds from hell, the government sends in an elite military task force to contain the outbreak.

Pompeii

Producer

2014

In 79 A.D., Milo, a slave turned gladiator, finds himself in a race against time to save his true love Cassia, the beautiful daughter of a wealthy merchant who has been unwillingly betrothed to a corrupt Roman Senator. As Mount Vesuvius erupts in a torrent of blazing lava, Milo must fight his way out of the arena in order to save his beloved as the once magnificent Pompeii crumbles around him.

Death Race 2

Characters

2010

In the world's most dangerous prison, a new game is born: Death Race. The rules of this adrenaline-fueled blood sport are simple, drive or die. When repentant convict Carl Lucas discovers there's a price on his head, his only hope is to survive a twisted race against an army of hardened criminals and tricked-out cars.

Resident Evil: Apocalypse

Writer

2004

As the city is locked down under quarantine, Alice finds out that the people that died from the previous incident at the Umbrella Corporation have turned into zombies. She then joins a small band of elite soldiers, who are enlisted to rescue the missing daughter of the creator of the mutating T-virus. Once lack of luck and resources happen, they begin to wage an exhilarating battle to survive and escape before the Umbrella Corporation erases its experiment from the face of the earth.

The Three Musketeers

Director

2011

The hot-headed young D'Artagnan along with three former legendary but now down on their luck Musketeers must unite and defeat a beautiful double agent and her villainous employer from seizing the French throne and engulfing Europe in war.

Pandorum

Producer

2009

Two crew members wake up on an abandoned spacecraft with no idea who they are, how long they've been asleep, or what their mission is. The two soon discover they're actually not alone – and the reality of their situation is more horrifying than they could have imagined.

Soldier

Director

1998

Sergeant Todd is a veteran soldier for an elite group of the armed forces. After being defeated by a new breed of genetically engineered soldiers, he is dumped on a waste planet and left for dead. He soon interacts with a group of crash survivors who lead out a peaceful existence. The peace is broken as the new soldiers land on the planet to eliminate the colony, which Sergeant Todd must defend.

DOA: Dead or Alive

Producer

2006

Four beautiful rivals at an invitation-only martial-arts tournament join forces against a sinister threat. Princess Kasumi is an aristocratic warrior trained by martial-arts masters. Tina Armstrong is a wrestling superstar. Helena Douglas is an athlete with a tragic past. Christie Allen earns her keep as a thief and an assassin-for-hire.

Resident Evil: Extinction

Writer

2007

Years after the Racoon City catastrophe, survivors travel across the Nevada desert, hoping to make it to Alaska. Alice joins the caravan and their fight against hordes of zombies and the evil Umbrella Corp.

Resident Evil: The Final Chapter

Writer

2016

Picking up immediately after the events in Resident Evil: Retribution, Alice is the only survivor of what was meant to be humanity's final stand against the undead. Now, she must return to where the nightmare began - The Hive in Raccoon City, where the Umbrella Corporation is gathering its forces for a final strike against the only remaining survivors of the apocalypse.

Resident Evil: Retribution

Writer

2012

The Umbrella Corporation’s deadly T-virus continues to ravage the Earth, transforming the global population into legions of the flesh eating Undead. The human race’s last and only hope, Alice, awakens in the heart of Umbrella’s most clandestine operations facility and unveils more of her mysterious past as she delves further into the complex. Without a safe haven, Alice continues to hunt those responsible for the outbreak; a chase that takes her from Tokyo to New York, Washington, D.C. and Moscow, culminating in a mind-blowing revelation that will force her to rethink everything that she once thought to be true. Aided by new found allies and familiar friends, Alice must fight to survive long enough to escape a hostile world on the brink of oblivion. The countdown has begun.

Resident Evil: Afterlife

Writer

2010

In a world ravaged by a virus infection, turning its victims into the Undead, Alice continues on her journey to find survivors and lead them to safety. Her deadly battle with the Umbrella Corporation reaches new heights, but Alice gets some unexpected help from an old friend. A new lead that promises a safe haven from the Undead takes them to Los Angeles, but when they arrive the city is overrun by thousands of Undead - and Alice and her comrades are about to step into a deadly trap.