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Fox has enlisted brothers Ridley and Tony Scott to helm an Alien prequel!
As long as Ridley is involved I don't see this as being too bad. The only major problem I see them having is a stable plot. Chances are they will go with the back story to the Space Jockeys and how the space ship crashed onto the planet before Nostromo made it's Ill-fated rescue attempt. Here's the problem, they don't speak English! So do they subtitle the entire film or somehow include the ever so bumbling human element?
Along with Robert Rodriguez and Predators, the next few years should be interesting for Fox. What say you?
If Ridley Scott's involved then it certainly gives the project much more credibility in my book. The fact they they're going back to tell the Space Jockey story then that's another plus in my book. After four Alien movies (and two AVP clusterfucks) it is about time to re-introduce that creature (which we really don't know anything about).
And, yes, they do need humans in this movie - nobody's gonna want to sit though a movie with nothing but weird alien-talk. I don't think it's a problem, since the Special Order 937 from the original Alien movie suggested that the Company had prior knowledge of this creature.
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If Ridley Scott's involved then it certainly gives the project much more credibility in my book. The fact they they're going back to tell the Space Jockey story then that's another plus in my book. After four Alien movies (and two AVP clusterfucks) it is about time to re-introduce that creature (which we really don't know anything about).
And, yes, they do need humans in this movie - nobody's gonna want to sit though a movie with nothing but weird alien-talk. I don't think it's a problem, since the Special Order 937 from the original Alien movie suggested that the Company had prior knowledge of this creature.
Good point! Plus, there is a ton of other material like comics and novels for them to work with.
Wait. So are the brothers co-directing? Producing and directing? Writing? Link please.
Anyway, this actually sounds pretty cool. Ridley Scott isn't one of my favorite directors but he's done some pretty decent stuff, even aside from Alien and Blade Runner. In any case, it seems the series should come full circle with him back in the captain's seat. Tony Scott hasn't done anything all that great since True Romance but then again, he's basically done the same kinda movie ever since. Maybe he'll mix it up some in Alien. Bottom line, I don't think there's a lot of fans out there who haven't been waiting for this one. Good news, indeed.
I'm actually pretty psyched for Predators as well. Both of Rodriguez's scripts sound interesting. I don't think they're using either but it does give some sense of where this could be coming from.
Also, technically AVP is a prequel but I don't think the series are really related except for the characters. They shouldn't be anyway. There was a sequel, after all.
It's about time we had another decent Alien movie (although I liked the AVPs for the sole purpose of that Alien coming through a bedroom in the second; been waiting years to see that). With Scott on board it looks like it shouldn't be another hack job, unless something goes horribly wrong.
I hope we get to see the Alien planet in this one, I always imagined the planet almost being like the inside of Giger's head, which would be seriously fucked up, in an awesome way though. Here's hoping.
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I always loved Geiger's (I think that's how you spell his name) artwork though. They were fantastic...yet severely messed up at the same time. Did anyone see the concept sketches he did for Alien 3?
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Just noticed this on Script Shadow. Sadly I also ntoiced they've stopped posting scripts. Bougger...
2Wow, this is shocking. I can't believe they're doing this. Variety is reporting...
"Twentieth Century Fox is resuscitating its "Alien" franchise. The studio has hired Jon Spaihts to write a prequel that has Ridley Scott attached to return as director.
Spaihts got the job after pitching the studio and Scott Free, which will produce the film.
The film is set up to be a prequel to the groundbreaking 1979 film that Scott directed. It will precede that film, in which the crew of a commercial towing ship returning to Earth is awakened and sent to respond to a distress signal from a nearby planetoid. The crew discovers too late that the signal generated by an empty ship was meant to warn them."
Not crazy about the fact that they'll be shooting them in 3D. In my opinion, the 3D technology is not good enough for live action yet - it seems to work much better with animation (or CGI).
Anyway, the story seem to go hand in hand with the commentary track Ridley Scott did on the Alien DVD - which should mean that the Space Jockey returns. This is good news imo.
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The 3D thing I could go either way on. It looked good in Avatar and by the time they get around to shooting these two I'm sure the technology will have taken another step forward. The story is moving in a great direction, though. Seems like they're really taking advantage of all the unanswered questions from the original.
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Okay, what do we know about this movie? Ridley Scott is directing, Damon Lindelof and John Spaiths wrote the script, it's got one kickass cast (if IMDb got their shit straight) and it'll be release in 2012. What else? It started out as a prequel to Alien but apparently that idea was scrapped and an original story was created instead. Now, Lindelof said that it defintely still was an prequel to Alien but not necessarily an Alien Movie. Same with the Space Jockey which, in some shape or form, may - or may not - appear in this film (the rumours vary depending on who's talking).
These pictures definitely looks like it's set in the Alien-universe. Whether it's an Alien movie or not...I'm fucking there.
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"Looks pretty damn good. Been waiting for some decent sci-fi since Moon.
--Julio"
Moon! fantastic hard Sci-Fi. I'm waiting for Source Code to come out on DVD. Heard good things about that.
This looks interesting. From the photos Ive seen so far it has a very alien look about it. Lets have our fingers crossed that Scott can pull it off. A lot of fanboy expectations with this one.
This means the trailer will be out for the holidays. But I certainly hope this isn't an early indicator of a potential PG-13 for the film.
Though honestly, the released material so far feels very PG-13 to me. A lot of of the images I'm seeing lately remind of "Star Trek - The Motion Picture". Seems more V-ger and Kubrickian monolithy than an Alien franchise story.
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Even hard R movies are 14A in Canada, some are even PG. We very rarly get an 18A rating, it has to be almost a porn or snuff film, the last scream was only 14A.
I have absolutely no problems with not having any aliens in it (the two AvP movies sorta destroyed the franchise). It appears instead that it will focus on the Space Jockey. I have three words for that: About. Fucking. Time.
I'm actually getting more and more excited about this movie every time I read something new about it. The whole thing looks dark and ominous. Very Giger'esque. Almost like a return to the original.
Is that an egg they're shining their lights at?
Btw. the first trailer (I imagine it will be a teaser) will online in 3 days. There's a short clip up now HERE
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This is easily my favorite out of the ones that have come out. There's a lot more action/explosions than I expected but that's merely a surprise, not a drawback. It does look quite spectacular. The Alien influence is unmistakable but I appreciate the fact that it's not actually a prequel. That only means that Ridley and co. sought out to make one but stayed true to their creative impulses and let it evolve, rather than giving in to the pressure of living up to the franchise.
I can only anticipate this more given Scott's past decade of tedious period pieces/political thrillers/Russel Crowe films. I think it definitely has the potential to be something truly special.
couldn't agree more James. while the alien fan inside me wishes that it was a full blown prequel, it would ultimately fall short of expectations for alien fans (no matter how well it turns out). TDKR and the hobbit has SO much hype to live up to, that many fans are going to feel disappointed after its release.
really happy that Scott is doing sci-fi again. he's been sort of hit or miss for me lately. not by a huge margin though. he's a good director all around, i just have a hard time getting into some of his films.
Even though it's just a teaser it looks effing awesome. For me this is the movie of 2012. Can't wait. Like James said they're definitely playing the Alien card here - the sound and title design - and if this movie works out (and if Fox play their hand right) this could be a rejuvenation of the Alien (but not really Alien) franchise.
I could have lived without the Inception trailer inspired BUZZING sound everyone seems to be using in trailers nowadays.
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i typically hate viral shit, but Guy Pearce is simply amazing.
That's what I thought, but my partner in crime was left unsatisfied. I felt the whole thing was a prologue for Weyland going into the Prometheus project. As if, he was prefacing his talk about the project with what we saw yesterday. Like a true teaser would do. But it's a "backstory teaser" instead.
I wonder if they'll be more excerpts from TED 2023 in our future.
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That was pretty effing sweet. A bit overacted perhaps but since it's Pearce I'll let him get away with it. "We are the Gods now". Good line. Very fitting for a "Weyland" character.
It's kinda scary how pumped up I am for this movie. For me it's completely black and white. It's either gonna be the best movie of all times or the biggest train wreck since...whatever. But even if it turns out to be a train wreck it'll still be the best movie ever. That's not healthy.
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The new trailer has got me so pumped up about this movie. Empire have done a shot by shot disection of the new trailer and it's FULL OF SPOILERS (though they are only conjecture) so only read this if you don't mind going into the movie pre-armed with some pretty cool preconceptions.
The new trailer has got me so pumped up about this movie. Empire have done a shot by shot disection of the new trailer and it's FULL OF SPOILERS (though they are only conjecture) so only read this if you don't mind going into the movie pre-armed with some pretty cool preconceptions.
The new trailer has got me so pumped up about this movie. Empire have done a shot by shot disection of the new trailer and it's FULL OF SPOILERS (though they are only conjecture) so only read this if you don't mind going into the movie pre-armed with some pretty cool preconceptions.
For some reason, in the theatrical trailer, they left out the shot from the teaser trailer where we see Charlize Theron's very, very tasty buns (in spandex).
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Apparently the link I sent you was for the UK trailer and the US one is slightly different. Can't comment on that but Empire magazine do this a lot with trailers, the Hobbit and Avengers trailer breakdowns are in there somewhere too!
excellent interview with Ridley and writer Damon Lindelof about Prometheus....
one of the best questions asked is... The Chestbuster part in Alien is one of the most harrowing scenes ever on film.... are there any treats like that in this movie?
Ridley Scott smiles/grimaces and goes.... Ooooh yeah.
I read in the ultimate Alien collectors book that apparently, one early concept was that the space jockey could create life by rearranging DNA of other species. Looking at the trailer, it seems this might be one of the plot points. I also read that an earlier concept for the alien reproductive cycle was that eggs are actually made by the Alien from other species organic matter. The Ripley finding Dallas and later finding Lambert deleted scenes show them seemingly changing and being chrysalised, not just coccooned as shown in Alien.
I was also a massive fan of Lost but that show had a lot of mysteries/questions that never got solved or answered by the end. I hope Prometheus doesn't go down this route and leave the viewer hanging.
The soundtrack has leaked! As well as some rather spoilerish track titles. I checked out a few tracks. Sounds pretty old school to me. Low key. I'm not familiar with Streitenfeld's other work.
For those less inclined to the charcoal areas... Check out this sample...
Just listened to the entire soundtrack. Very good. Very different from the Alien movies but there are a few homages to Jerry Goldsmith here and there.
Agreed, I skimmed the tracks. I'm a whore for Goldsmith scores. Own bunches of them. Psycho II still floors me. I wonder why they had two composers on the project. Gregson-Williams is popular and worked with Scott before of Kingdom of Heaven.
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I've gone through the leaked score a few times... I'm pretty disappointed in the soundtrack.
I didn't expect it to be a Goldsmith love letter, but this is pedestrian stuff IMO. The incessant trilling and muddy themes did not engage me at all. Save for a track here and there, I found this pretty forgettable.
I'll be curious how others rate the score.
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