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"Clash of the Titans" Hollywood entertainment has done it once again! The ultimate struggle for power pits men against kings and kings against gods. But the war between the gods themselves could destroy the world.

Born of a god but raised as a man, Perseus (Sam Worthington) is helpless to save his family from Hades (Ralph Fiennes), vengeful god of the underworld. With nothing left to lose, Perseus volunteers to lead a dangerous mission to defeat Hades before he can seize power from Zeus (Liam Neeson) and unleash hell on earth. Perseus sets off on a perilous journey deep into forbidden worlds, leading a daring band of warriors, including Draco (Mads Mikkelsen), an experienced soldier who encourages the defiant Perseus to make use of his god-given abilities. Battling unholy demons and fearsome beasts, they will only survive if Perseus can accept his power as a god, defy his fate and create his own destiny.

Propelling audiences into a mythological world of epic action and adventure, “Clash of the Titans” is presented in 3D, and hit the theatres on Friday April 2, 2010.

Photo at Left of Sam Worthington as Perseus

“Clash of the Titans” is directed by Louis Leterrier. Leading the international cast is Australian actor Sam Worthington (“Avatar”) as Perseus, the mortal son of Zeus, king of the gods. Academy Award® nominee Liam Neeson (“Schindler’s List”) takes on the role of the mighty Zeus, and Academy Award® nominee Ralph Fiennes (“The English Patient”) plays the role of Hades, god of the underworld, who feeds on human fear. Rounding out the cast is Gemma Arterton as Io, Perseus’ mysterious spiritual guide throughout his journey; Mads Mikkelsen as Draco, who takes up his sword to join Perseus’ quest; Jason Flemyng as Acrisius, a one-time king turned hideous beast; Danny Huston as Poseidon, god of the seas; and Alexa Davalos as Andromeda, a princess doomed to lose her life if Perseus does not
succeed.

Louis Leterrier directs “Clash of the Titans” from a screenplay by Travis Beacham and Phil Hay & Matt Manfredi, based on the motion picture “Clash of the Titans,” directed by Desmond Davis and written by Beverley Cross. The film is produced by Basil Iwanyk and Kevin De La Noy. The executive producers are Academy Award® winner Richard D. Zanuck (“Driving Miss Daisy”) and Legendary Pictures’ Thomas Tull, Jon Jashni and William Fay.

Photo Left: Alexa Davalos as Andromeda with Mads Mikkelsen as Draco.

“Clash of the Titans” is a mammoth spectacle that grabs audiences from the first scene and takes them on a wild, 3D ride through an ancient Greece only imaginable in the 21st century. “It’s a big, fun adventure, a big escapist movie, and I love escapist movies,” director Louis Leterrier says.

With Leterrier at the helm, the stars of the film were eager to step into the mythical world. “I am always a fan of a director who is willing to take risks,” says Sam Worthington, who plays the film’s central character, Perseus. “Louis’ vision for the film was big, bold and heroic. He wanted it to be a thrilling kind of popcorn ride, and I thought, ‘Well, that’s a good director to go into battle with. I want to be a part of that.’”

Joining Sam Worthington in this film are the very beautiful and talented actresses: Alexa Davalos (who portrays to role of Andromeda) and Gemma Arterton (who portrays the mystical guide Io).

“Andromeda is definitely headstrong and rebellious,” says Alexa Davalos. “But there’s a vulnerability that goes along with those qualities. She’s fighting the history and the royalty of her family and forging her own way; she’s truly connected to the people in a way her parents aren’t.” Despite Andromeda’s willingness to sacrifice her life, Perseus is not willing to let her die without a fight, which becomes the impetus for his heroic mission.

Photo Left Gemma Arterton as Io.

Accompanying Perseus on his quest is Io, (played by Gemma Arterton). Her character’s destiny is tied to his. In the film, she is something of a guardian angel and mystical guide who is neither mortal nor god and shadows Perseus on his travels. Like many in the cast and crew, Arterton was a fan of the original film. “I watched it about 50 times as a kid, so when I learned I had a role in the new version, I was over the moon,” she relates.

Warner Bros. Pictures presents "Clash of the Titans", in association with Legendary Pictures, a Thunder Road Film/Zanuck Company Production, a Louis Leterrier Film. The film is presented in RealD 3D where available, and is distributed worldwide by Warner Bros. Pictures, a Warner Bros. Entertainment Company.

Photos: Courtesy Warner Bros.