Ridely Scott quits on new Alien project (2011)

Skybird · 01-15-11, 01:33 PM

I just read it in German news. The project is cancelled. But from the years of plannign so far, another film will emerge, so far called "Prometheus".

The message weas brief and just a few lines. If you have more info, post it.

I personally did not wait for another Alien movie anyway. I want him to finally come to terms with The Forever War. He doesn't get younger.

Takeda Shingen · 01-15-11, 01:35 PM

Will Prometheus be bound? That would be pretty cool.

TLAM Strike · 01-15-11, 02:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Skybird

I want him to finally come to terms with The Forever War.

Seconded!!!!

STEED · 01-15-11, 02:12 PM

http://www.slashfilm.com/ridley-scot...-noomi-rapace/

Platapus · 01-15-11, 02:31 PM

In a way, I think the "alien" series has run its course. Perhaps he can bring his skill into another series?

kiwi_2005 · 01-15-11, 02:39 PM

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Originally Posted by STEED

http://www.slashfilm.com/ridley-scot...-noomi-rapace/

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While Alien was indeed the jumping off point for this project, out of the creative process evolved a new, grand mythology and universe in which this original story takes place. The keen fan will recognize strands of Alien’s DNA, so to speak, but the ideas tackled in this film are unique, large and provocative. I couldn’t be more pleased to have found the singular tale I’d been searching for, and finally return to this genre that’s so close to my heart.

GoldenRivet · 01-15-11, 02:44 PM

i think an Alien prequel would be great given the right story and directing... problem is with such a film it is very easy to produce a turd.

Ridely Scott walking away from it speaks volumes.

unfortunate.

STEED · 01-15-11, 02:51 PM

Just email a friend to break the bad news, his answer was.....

Hmmm, well you get the picture.

Well it would have been nice to see the back story but this is now not the case.

Jimbuna · 01-15-11, 03:32 PM

Would have liked to see another face hugger movie

papa_smurf · 01-16-11, 05:50 AM

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Originally Posted by GoldenRivet

i think an Alien prequel would be great given the right story and directing... problem is with such a film it is very easy to produce a turd.

Ridely Scott walking away from it speaks volumes.

unfortunate.

I too would of like to see a Alien prequel, but with Scott now leaving, there's no point someone else picking it up.

Catfish · 01-16-11, 06:25 AM

After running out of numbers with the sequels, it is only logical Hollywood will then produce prequels, maybe starting with Rocky -17 ?

But really apart from sequels Hollywood seems to run out of ideas. They should maybe quit concocted history loe U-571 or Pearl Harbour and make realistic historical films, like the flight of the Vimy from England to Australia, and such.
I love Science Fiction from books to films, but there are very few good SF books lately, and gaaawwwd SF is all about imagination and fiction. Why would they do the umpteenth sequel of Alien ?! They really seem to suffer from a lack of imagination and ideas

There is so much real good SF to make films from, from "The Forever War" to "Ringworld" to the "Gateway" trilogy ...

Greetings,
Catfish

Dowly · 01-31-11, 05:03 PM

http://radiopopaction.blogspot.com/2...have-link.html

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Just recently, director Ridley Scott announced that the Alien prequel he was set to direct and penned by Lost co-creator Damon Lindelof, had taken a life of its own and will now be conceived as an original project named Prometheus.

However, according to Sky Movies, Prometheus will still have a storyline that ties in directly with the Alien franchise, and this will include the popular H.R. Giger designed creatures. Giger has been previously linked to being involved in the prequel so the possibility of him being involved in this new project is strong.

Sources say that "despite that press release that seemed to indicate there were no aliens in the movie, the familiar H.R. Giger-style aliens do appear. Big ones apparently. They've built the 'space jockey' cockpit at Pinewood as seen in the original Alien film, so it definitely takes place in the same world as Alien "

Insiders also confirm that the plot centres around a space crew and the discovery of alien DNA on an archeological expedition, which will eventually lead them to an alien world.

Rumours also state that the film is said to involve "biochemical technology" and the spacecraft may be piloted by a giant CGI head.

The release date for Prometheus is June 8, 2012. Are you happy with Scott´s return to the science fiction genre?

If true, I approve.

Tho, frankly, I don't see why not just make an Alien prequel, big aliens = born from space jockeys (the chestburster hole is huge on the SJ in ALIEN), same planet, Giger aliens. I mean, all the ingredients are there, so why not?

Original Sky Movies article:
http://movies.sky.com/exclusive-prom...iens-are-in-it

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Speaking of Scott, would love to see him finally make a movie about 'Gunpowder Plot' he has been planning for 30+ years.

Growler · 01-31-11, 05:09 PM

Gods, why do you torment us so?

They should have quit after ALIENS. Alien3 looked up to dog turds, and I needn't bother going into the travesties of movies that followed.

I would have trusted Scott or Cameron to do a prequel justice - moreso Scott, but Cameron mighta done OK - it's not like he hasn't worked with Sigourney Weaver before.

Ah, well.

Dowly · 01-31-11, 05:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Growler

Alien3 looked up to dog turds

Alien turds actually

(tho, in all seriousness, I liked Alien 3

)

Growler · 01-31-11, 05:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Dowly

Alien turds actually

(tho, in all seriousness, I liked Alien 3

)

Hehe... I was... disappointed with A3. After the well-crafted story of the first and second movie, 3 seemed too... pat.

01-15-11, 01:33 PM	#1
Skybird Soaring Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: the mental asylum named Germany Posts: 42,603 Downloads: 10 Uploads: 0	Ridely Scott quits on new Alien project (2011) I just read it in German news. The project is cancelled. But from the years of plannign so far, another film will emerge, so far called "Prometheus". The message weas brief and just a few lines. If you have more info, post it. I personally did not wait for another Alien movie anyway. I want him to finally come to terms with The Forever War. He doesn't get younger. __________________ If you feel nuts, consult an expert.

01-15-11, 02:12 PM	#4
STEED Lucky Jack Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Down Town UK Posts: 27,695 Downloads: 89 Uploads: 48	http://www.slashfilm.com/ridley-scot...-noomi-rapace/ __________________ Dr Who rest in peace 1963-2017. To borrow Davros saying...I NAME YOU CHIBNALL THE DESTROYER OF DR WHO YOU KILLED IT!

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Platapus Fleet Admiral Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 19,361 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 0	In a way, I think the "alien" series has run its course. Perhaps he can bring his skill into another series? __________________ abusus non tollit usum - A right should NOT be withheld from people on the basis that some tend to abuse that right.

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GoldenRivet Subsim Aviator Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Texas Posts: 8,726 Downloads: 146 Uploads: 0	i think an Alien prequel would be great given the right story and directing... problem is with such a film it is very easy to produce a turd. Ridely Scott walking away from it speaks volumes. unfortunate. __________________

01-15-11, 02:51 PM	#8
STEED Lucky Jack Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Down Town UK Posts: 27,695 Downloads: 89 Uploads: 48	Just email a friend to break the bad news, his answer was..... Hmmm, well you get the picture. Well it would have been nice to see the back story but this is now not the case. __________________ Dr Who rest in peace 1963-2017. To borrow Davros saying...I NAME YOU CHIBNALL THE DESTROYER OF DR WHO YOU KILLED IT!

01-15-11, 01:35 PM	#2
Takeda Shingen Navy Seal Join Date: Mar 2000 Posts: 8,643 Downloads: 19 Uploads: 0	Will Prometheus be bound? That would be pretty cool.

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Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 190,473 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	Would have liked to see another face hugger movie __________________ Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools because they have to say something. Oh my God, not again!!

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Catfish Dipped Squirrel Operative Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: ..where the ocean meets the sky Posts: 17,765 Downloads: 38 Uploads: 0	After running out of numbers with the sequels, it is only logical Hollywood will then produce prequels, maybe starting with Rocky -17 ? But really apart from sequels Hollywood seems to run out of ideas. They should maybe quit concocted history loe U-571 or Pearl Harbour and make realistic historical films, like the flight of the Vimy from England to Australia, and such. I love Science Fiction from books to films, but there are very few good SF books lately, and gaaawwwd SF is all about imagination and fiction. Why would they do the umpteenth sequel of Alien ?! They really seem to suffer from a lack of imagination and ideas There is so much real good SF to make films from, from "The Forever War" to "Ringworld" to the "Gateway" trilogy ... Greetings, Catfish

01-31-11, 05:09 PM	#13
Growler A long way from the sea Join Date: May 2005 Location: Iowa Posts: 1,913 Downloads: 21 Uploads: 0	Gods, why do you torment us so? They should have quit after ALIENS. Alien3 looked up to dog turds, and I needn't bother going into the travesties of movies that followed. I would have trusted Scott or Cameron to do a prequel justice - moreso Scott, but Cameron mighta done OK - it's not like he hasn't worked with Sigourney Weaver before. Ah, well. __________________ At Fiddler’s Green, where seamen true When here they’ve done their duty The bowl of grog shall still renew And pledge to love and beauty.