Underworld Series Goes for the Prequel

Ever since George Lucas went for a Star Wars prequel trilogy, others have followed suit. Now, there are lots of prequel movies and Underworld: Rise of the Lycans is no exception. It just tells the story of how the vampires and werewolves of the previous movies came to be enemies.

Of course, this prequel also tells the story of an unlikely couple on opposite sides of the fence and they make the war a bit more interesting. This movie stars Rhona Mitra (former Lara Croft image model) as a warrior vampire who falls in love with Lycan leader, Lucian.

As before, the viewer is treated to dark, somber, blue-hued scenes played in decaying settings (which kind of makes you wonder sometimes what's taking place in a scene). Who could ask for anything less?

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British Gymnast Alison Carrol as New Lara Croft Image Model

For most of us, Angelina Jolie comes to mind when we hear "Lara Croft." But that's just for the movies. For the video game, image models are hired who literally play the sexy adventurer in promotions. Actress Rhona Mitra was the first model endorser back in 1997 (left). That was nine years ago. Now, it's British gymnast, Alison Carrol who dons the boots and big double guns.

Carrol (top) has 12 years of gymnastics training and can literally do the jumping and twirling stunts of the character she portrays. Aside from that, she also underwent a crash course in weapons and academic archaeology training. When you have to be realistic, the guys at video game company Eidos leaves no stone unturned.

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