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[[Image:Reddawn teaser20poster.jpg|thumb|right|300px|''Red Dawn'' (2012)]] | [[Image:Reddawn teaser20poster.jpg|thumb|right|300px|''Red Dawn'' (2012)]] | ||
''Red Dawn'' is | '''''Red Dawn''''' is the 2012 remake of the 1984 [[Red Dawn|Charlie Sheen/Patrick Swayze film of the same name]]. The remake stars [[Chris Hemsworth]] (as Jed Eckert) and [[Jeffrey Dean Morgan]] (as Lt Col. Andrew Tanner) and involves an invasion of the continental United States by a powerful, Communist-backed enemy force. Originally, the invaders were depicted as originating from China, but has since been changed to North Korea; this is mainly due to concern that a negative depiction of the PLA may result in the Chinese government banning any future MGM films, such as the upcoming [[Skyfall|23rd ''James Bond'' film]] (Similar concerns and changes also happened during the development of the videogame ''[[Homefront]]'', which itself is also a story about a powerful Communist force invading the United States). | ||
'''The following weapons will appear in the remake of the film ''Red Dawn'':''' | '''The following weapons will appear in the remake of the film ''Red Dawn'':''' | ||
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=Handguns= | =Handguns= | ||
==Browning Hi-Power== | ==Browning Hi-Power== | ||
In a publicity shot, Matt Eckert ([[Josh Peck]]) holds a [[Browning Hi-Power]]. | In a publicity shot, Matt Eckert ([[Josh Peck]]) holds a [[Browning Hi-Power]]. | ||
[[Image:BrowningHiPowerPistol9mm.jpg|thumb|none|350px|Classic Commercial Browning Hi-Power (Belgian Mfg) - 9x19mm]] | [[Image:BrowningHiPowerPistol9mm.jpg|thumb|none|350px|Classic Commercial Browning Hi-Power (Belgian Mfg) - 9x19mm]] | ||
[[File:Chris Hemsworth Red Dawn.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Josh Peck, Josh Hutcherson and Chris Hemsworth in a publicity still.]] | [[File:Chris Hemsworth Red Dawn.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Josh Peck, Josh Hutcherson and Chris Hemsworth in a publicity still.]] | ||
==Makarov PM== | ==Makarov PM== | ||
A [[Makarov PM]] is carried by Captain Lo ([[Will Yun Lee]]). | A [[Makarov PM]] is carried by Captain Lo ([[Will Yun Lee]]). | ||
[[Image:MakarovIJ70.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Commercial imported Makarov by Baikal, called the '''IJ-70''' - 9x18mm Makarov. It features an adjustable rear sight, not seen on the military Makarov pistol. Also the finish is inferior to the original Makarov PM.]] | [[Image:MakarovIJ70.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Commercial imported Makarov by Baikal, called the '''IJ-70''' - 9x18mm Makarov. It features an adjustable rear sight, not seen on the military Makarov pistol. Also the finish is inferior to the original Makarov PM.]] | ||
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=Rifles= | =Rifles= | ||
==AKM (Modified to resemble AK-103)== | ==AKM (Modified to resemble AK-103)== | ||
The standard assault rifle of the Korean Peoples Army (KPA) in the film appears to be the [[AK-47#AKM|AKM]], visually modified with the addition of plastic furniture and [[AK-74]]-style muzzle brakes to resemble the [[AK-47#AK-103|AK-103]]. Russian soldiers are also equipped with similar AKMs, but with additional full-length railed handguards. | The standard assault rifle of the Korean Peoples Army (KPA) in the film appears to be the [[AK-47#AKM|AKM]], visually modified with the addition of plastic furniture and [[AK-74]]-style muzzle brakes to resemble the [[AK-47#AK-103|AK-103]]. Russian soldiers are also equipped with similar AKMs, but with additional full-length railed handguards. | ||
[[Image:AKMRifle.jpg|thumb|none|400px|AKM - 7.62x39mm]] | [[Image:AKMRifle.jpg|thumb|none|400px|AKM - 7.62x39mm]] | ||
[[Image:AK103.jpg|thumb|none|400px|AK-103 Modern Russian AK rifle 7.62x39mm]] | [[Image:AK103.jpg|thumb|none|400px|AK-103 Modern Russian AK rifle 7.62x39mm]] | ||
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==AKMSU== | ==AKMSU== | ||
The [[AKMSU]] carbine is used by KPA soldiers, modified with what appears to be a KCI quad rail system. Jed Eckert ([[Chris Hemsworth]]) also is shown using an AKMSU carbine in publicity stills. | The [[AKMSU]] carbine is used by KPA soldiers, modified with what appears to be a KCI quad rail system. Jed Eckert ([[Chris Hemsworth]]) also is shown using an AKMSU carbine in publicity stills. | ||
[[File:AKPDW01.jpg|thumb|none|400px|AKMSU with RIS handguard - 7.62x39mm]] | [[File:AKPDW01.jpg|thumb|none|400px|AKMSU with RIS handguard - 7.62x39mm]] | ||
Revision as of 08:52, 11 August 2012
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Red Dawn is the 2012 remake of the 1984 Charlie Sheen/Patrick Swayze film of the same name. The remake stars Chris Hemsworth (as Jed Eckert) and Jeffrey Dean Morgan (as Lt Col. Andrew Tanner) and involves an invasion of the continental United States by a powerful, Communist-backed enemy force. Originally, the invaders were depicted as originating from China, but has since been changed to North Korea; this is mainly due to concern that a negative depiction of the PLA may result in the Chinese government banning any future MGM films, such as the upcoming 23rd James Bond film (Similar concerns and changes also happened during the development of the videogame Homefront, which itself is also a story about a powerful Communist force invading the United States).
The following weapons will appear in the remake of the film Red Dawn:
Handguns
Browning Hi-Power
In a publicity shot, Matt Eckert (Josh Peck) holds a Browning Hi-Power.
Makarov PM
A Makarov PM is carried by Captain Lo (Will Yun Lee).
Intratec TEC-9
Matt Eckert (Josh Peck) and Jed Eckert (Chris Hemsworth) are shown using the Intratec TEC-9 during an ambush.
Rifles
AKM (Modified to resemble AK-103)
The standard assault rifle of the Korean Peoples Army (KPA) in the film appears to be the AKM, visually modified with the addition of plastic furniture and AK-74-style muzzle brakes to resemble the AK-103. Russian soldiers are also equipped with similar AKMs, but with additional full-length railed handguards.
AKMSU
The AKMSU carbine is used by KPA soldiers, modified with what appears to be a KCI quad rail system. Jed Eckert (Chris Hemsworth) also is shown using an AKMSU carbine in publicity stills.
Remington 700
A Remington 700 is used by both Matt Eckert (Josh Peck) and Jed Eckert (Chris Hemsworth).
Machine Guns
Norinco Type 67
What appears to be a Norinco Type 67 machine gun is mounted on a KPA armored personnel carrier.
Browning M2HB
The Browning M2HB heavy machine gun is seen mounted on KPA Humvees and tanks.
GE M134 Minigun
The GE M134 Minigun is seen mounted on a car. These are original M134's upgraded by Garwood Industries.
Other
RPG-7
An RPG-7 is seen used.
