Ridley Scott Pushes For Prometheus 2

Fans of the latest addition to the Alien mythos will be happy to learn that the director is in talks to get a sequel to Prometheus on its feet.

Luckily, Scott’s first priority seems to be doing this iteration some justice. “Ridley is incredibly excited about the movie, but we have to get it right. We can’t rush it,” says Emma Watts, the president of production at Fox.

With the possibility that writer Damon Lindof may be leaving the crew, it will be fascinating to see which direction the sequel takes in regards to what Lindof has already assembled. It’s entirely possible that a new writer will be just what Prometheus 2 needs to please the many fans that felt burned by the original’s very existence. Returning to the cast are stars Michael Fassbender and Naomi Rapace, who have each signed on to reprise their respective roles.

Prometheus 2 is tentatively slated for either a 2014 or 2015 release.

Is Ridley Scott’s Brave New World Stuck in Development Hell?

In light of Prometheus’s release, Collider sat down the acclaimed director Ridley Scott to discuss the film, as well as other potential projects that Scott has lined up for himself. Among the list of future projects, which included an adaptation of the board game Monopoly, was Aldous Huxley’s seminal dystopian classic, Brave New World. We’ve known that Scott has been attached to this film for quite some time, but developments on it have been slow going. Scott said:

“I don’t know what to do with Brave New World. It’s tough. I think Brave New World in a funny kind of way was good in nineteen thirty-eight, because it had a very interesting revolutionary idea. Don’t forget it came shortly before or after George Orwell, roughly the same time. When you re-analyze it, maybe it should stay as a book. I don’t know. We tried to get it…”

Brave New World was written over ten years before 1984, but Scott’s point is still incredibly valid. Does the novel even warrant an adaptation? There have been quite a few failed attempts in recent memory, worst of which was the pseudo-homage Demolition Man, though the 1998 TV movie comes in at a close second.

What do you think? Should Scott sally-forth and bring this speculative masterpiece to the big screen, or is it a pipe dream that will only end in seashell toilets?

Faster than I can write about them, here’s four new Prometheus clips to whet your appetite, which you can watch here in HD (and/or 3D, if you are so inclined):

• Don’t Touch Anything
• Can’t Let It Leave
• We Made You Because We Could
• Before The Adventure

With the films rapidly approaching release date, fans seem to be divided on the topic of teasers. Many scramble for any information about the film that they can get their hands on, while others choose to abstain from any potential spoilers, shunning the clips in favor of simply waiting for the June 8th release.

What do you think? Can there still be any mystery in a film that seems overly saturated with teasers, clips, and trailers? Do you find yourself fed up with these “sneak peeks”, or are you hungry for more?

Nick Hoyle

Femme-Fronted Blade Runner Sequel in the Works

There’s been some rumblings on the net over the past few months regarding a supposed follow-up to 1982’s Blade Runner. We’ve known since last August that Ridley Scott was tapped to join the project, but a recent press release reveals that the original screenwriter, Hampton Francher, is in talks to reunite with the director to write and develop the sequel.

The press release states that the film will take place only a few years after the original. And no, Harrison Ford will not be returning to reprise his role as Rick Deckard.

In a recent interview with The Daily Beast, Ridley Scott had this to say:

“Funny enough, I started my first meetings on the Blade Runner sequel last week. We have a very good take on it. And we’ll definitely be featuring a female protagonist.”

Scott will be moving toward filming sometime in 2013, after he wraps on his current project, an adaptation of The Counselor by the legendary Cormac McCarthy.

What’s your take on this, friends? Is this just the film from Ridley Scott you’ve been dying to see, or is the tireless cycle of perpetual sequels finally starting to wear you down?

Spoilers and Aliens Abound in Prometheus TV Spot

The latest promotional trailer for Prometheus is a tense, thrilling glimpse into the film’s universe, and a dark detour into Ridley Scott’s vision of the story. For those abstaining from potential spoilers, however, this teaser is one to avoid, as we are given full-on looks at most of the aliens in the film. Curious fans should expect a flood of new footage as we draw closer to it’s June 8th release date, and can watch the trailer here. Stay tuned.

Latest Prometheus Trailer Lands: Surprise, It’s Awesome

I’m really enjoying the consistent stream of teasers and trailers that Prometheus has been releasing lately. It’s quickly becoming my favorite film-I-haven’t-seen-yet and, if you don’t wholeheartedly agree, this latest trailer might just change your mind.

Now, when I heard the trailer contained “potential spoilers”, I admit I was wary. I attempted to personally boycott the video, an act that lasted all of ten minutes, but when I finally gave in, I was both surprised and impressed. Purists be warned, however: aliens are revealed, and we do get a bit of a peak behind the scenes at Weyland Industries. If you can look past that, expect to enjoy a lovely little glimpse into Ridley Scott’s dark future.

Prometheus hits U.S. theaters on June 8th. I know, I know. It feels like forever.

Blade Runner Sketchbook is a collection of production and concept art from the film, including work by Syd Mead, Mentor Huebner, Charles Knode, Michael Kaplan, and Ridley Scott. First published in 1982, this book can now be found here in all its digital glory.