The movie Smokin' Aces was officially released in theaters in the United States.
Smokin' Aces premiered, marking its initial public showing before the wide release.
Principal photography for the movie Smokin' Aces began, marking the start of main filming.
Casting announcements were made revealing the main actors who would star in Smokin' Aces, including Jeremy Piven, Ryan Reynolds, and others.
FBI agents receive information about Buddy 'Aces' Israel, who is set to testify against the mob.
Buddy Israel is relocated to an isolated hotel under heavy FBI protection.
Various assassins are hired and begin converging on the hotel where Buddy Israel is held.
FBI field agents monitor the hotel, preparing for any attempted attacks on Buddy Israel.
The violent hitmen Ace Rothstein and Decoto Kid arrive at the hotel, surveying the target.
Multiple assassins simultaneously launch attacks on the hotel aiming to kill Buddy Israel and collect the bounty.
FBI agents coordinate defense and try to contain the chaos at the hotel.
It is uncovered that Buddy Israel has been manipulating the situation and has not been fully cooperative with the FBI.
The attack results in significant destruction of the hotel and deaths of many hitmen and FBI agents.