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The trailer for ‘The Three Musketeers’ has just premiered over at Apple and a few things are abundantly clear right off the bat: this is unapologetically a Paul W.S. Anderson movie. That’s not entirely a knock, either. Sure, the man has his fair share (OK, legion) of detractors, but even if you don’t like the ‘Resident Evil’ series, ‘Death Race,’ or any number of his other films, in this day and age where movie sets are becoming increasingly virtual, it’s hard not to admire Anderson’s love for practical set pieces and exuberant production design.

So, yes, as if there were ever any doubt, you can rest assured that ‘The Three Musketeers’ is going to feature elaborate, in-camera movie magic. It’s also, as was the case with his last ‘Resident Evil’ film, going to feature what looks like a ludicrous amount of slow motion. That’s fine, though, because at least Anderson shoots for slow-mo and doesn’t just play with the speed in post production.

But enough about the high quality of the production, let’s just get onto the trailer. We’ve got an embed below (thanks to the Playlist), but if you want to peep the goods in HD, head over to Apple. And please be sure to let us know what you think below. Does it A) look like a fun time and B) do you think the chemistry of the Musketeers works (Matthew MacFadyen, Luke Evans and Ray Stevenson)?

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Hot on the heels of Resident Evil: Afterlife‘s successful opening weekend comes word that a fifth film will happen. While hosting the Mercedes-Benz Tea Party at the new Lincoln Center restaurant, Lincoln, the franchise’s star, Milla Jovovich told Vulture, “So we’re definitely going to make another one.”

Apparently her husband and the series writer-director, Paul W.S. Anderson, not only has some Resident Evil 5 ideas brewing, but he’s also looking to get the fans’ input, too. Jovovich explained, “We’ve been talking to a lot of fans on Twitter and stuff, so it’s probably going to be one of the first movies where we really talk to fans to see what they want, and what characters they want to see. It’s going to be a more interactive process.” While diehard Resident Evil fans are likely drooling over the opportunity to contribute, I’m sure Jovovich is just as excited herself considering she’s quite active on Twitter. (She’s actually one of my favorite celebrities to follow.)

While it’s quite clear the quality of work, particularly the plots, have gone downhill since the first Resident Evil film, there’s no denying that that deficiency has zero effect on the movies’ box office hauls. Back in 2002, the first film earned $17.7 million opening weekend and from there, things only improved. 2004′s Apocalypse began its run with a $23 million opening, then in 2007 Extinction started strong with $23.7 million and now we’ve got Afterlife, which earned the franchise its biggest opening ever with a $27.7 million haul. Of course the high 3D ticket prices gave Afterlife a nice boost over its predecessors, but the fourth installment is certainly a success and considering the film came to a close leaving the door wide open for another, news of a fifth in the works is no surprise.

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