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March 20, 2015
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Movie "PIXELS" to be Released in Japan in September
MINI Defends Earth from Pac-Man
Set to be one of this summer's most anticipated movies, "PIXELS" is a comedy film scheduled for release in the U.S. starting in May. The latest MINI takes center stage, wreaking havoc on screen alongside characters from popular video games of the 80s and 90s.
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The Secret Weapon: A Cooper S
On March 18, BMW revealed that a specially tuned vehicle had been prepared to counter an alien invasion that suddenly began targeting Earth.new "MINI"was made available.
The operation is spearheaded by director Chris Columbus, known for blockbuster hits such as "Home Alone" and "Harry Potter."
The team includes Sam (Adam Sandler), a childhood friend of the U.S. President and a legendary gamer from the 80s, along with a motley crew of gaming enthusiasts from across the nation. They prepare to fight back against aliens who have mistaken 80s video games for a declaration of war by humanity.
To combat Pac-Man, who is devouring the city streets, the secret weapon prepared is the "MINI Ghost," modeled after its arch-nemesis, the "Pac-Man Ghost." The base vehicle is a 3-door Cooper S, equipped with a 2.0-liter, four-cylinder twin-power turbo engine delivering 192 ps and 280 Nm of torque. The heroes pursue Pac-Man in four MINIs, colored pink, orange, red, and blue.
Tetris, Space Invaders, and Donkey Kong. How will they confront the rampaging aliens as they weaponize game characters and systematically destroy cities? Scheduled for release in the U.S. starting in May and in Japan from September, this is a summer movie to watch.
Incidentally, the movie "PIXELS" is based on a short film released in 2010 by Patrick JEAN. Whether you dedicated your youth to video games in the 80s or not, you're sure to be captivated by the nostalgic characters rendered in pixel art.