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2010
The untitled ALIEN prequel
December 20, 2010
H.R. Giger Returning to Work on 'Alien' Prequel
Recently we got a solid status update about Ridley Scott's Alien prequel. Included in that update was news that the movie would be titled Paradise; that both Michael Fassbender and Michelle Yeoh would possibly be starring; and the details of a few of the main characters were even divulged.
H.R. Giger is On for the Alien Prequel
Good news for those who like their alien spaceships properly oozing, dark, and pseudo-sexual: H.R. Giger is now confirmed as a contributor to Ridley Scott's new Alien prequel. Giger is the artist who designed all of the alien looks in the original sci-fi horror flick, and so it is he who we can thank for those extraterrestrials known sometimes as xenomorphs, but more commonly called simply, significantly, aliens.
Visual FX Guru Henry South Tweets About Production Start on Ridley Scott's ALIEN Prequels
A collective "Holy shit" is appropriate for the latest news regarding Ridley Scott's upcoming Alien prequel. Visual FX designer Henry South recently tweeted the following:
Out of this world
Alien Anthology is a shimmering six-disc set that is fast becoming the must-have of the year
You may very well get goosebumps while reading director Ridley Scott's liner notes for this six-disc set that collects the first four Alien films in glistening new transfers that are simply out of this world.
Rapace Favorite For 'Alien' Prequel Lead; Others Still Being Considered
Noomi Rapace is reportedly Ridley Scott's favorite to play the lead in his 'Alien' prequels while other actresses such as Carey Mulligan and Natalie Portman are still being considered.
Will Ridley Scott's Alien prequel make a groundbreaking scene?
The 'Brokeback Alien' rumours couldn't get any more off the planet. But so what? As long as the film enters new territory
You know it's been a slow news week when pretty much the most enticing morsel out there is the bizarre leak (or possibly hoax) that Ridley Scott's forthcoming Alien prequel may centre on two male humans forced into sexual intercourse by their extra terrestrial overlords.
Alien Prequel Plot Details Leaked?
What's Playing has gotten their hands on what they claim to be the Untitled Alien Prequel script, written by Jon Spaihts with revisions from Lost's Damon Lindelof. Some intriguing details have emerged from this report, with What's Playing citing a story that is a "much deeper, more profound character study" than any other installment in the original Alien franchise.
Sigourney Weaver Talks Ghostbusters 3, Avatar 2 and the Alien Prequel
Sigourney Weaver has a varied career, starring in sci-fi franchises like Alien and Avatar and comedy franchises like Ghostbusters. All three franchises are continuing with either sequels or prequels in the works.
Fox Flips for Damon Lindelof's Alien Prequel Script, Wants Natalie Portman to Star
Vulture just got word: Lost co-creator Damon Lindelof turned in his new draft of the screenplay for Ridley Scott's Alien prequel on Saturday, and 20th Century Fox execs are very pleased with it indeed! We're told all involved parties have been made to sign nondisclosure agreements about the plot, but our spies have been able to glean several interesting nuggets about the project, which is set roughly 35 years before Scott's dystopic classic. Here's what we know ...
Ridley Scott Talks 'Alien' Prequel Details
Sir Ridley Scott was in attendance at the Hero Complex Film Festival this weekend and discussed -among other things – his two upcoming Alien prequels.
Ridley Scott Confirms ALIEN Prequel Will Be Shot in 3D and He Wants to Make 2 Prequels!
At the junket for Robin Hood, Steve asked director Ridley Scott whether the upcoming Alien prequel would be shot in 3D. Scott's answer: "Absolutely." However, he mentioned that the problem with shooting in 3D is that you can't shoot in low light. Since an Alien movie obviously can't be all sunshine and rainbows, they'll be working on the lighting issue in post.
Exclusive: Ridley Scott Reveals 'Alien' Prequel Details 'I've always avoided sequels, unless I felt there was something fresh,' director says of returning to 1979 classic.
It isn't overstating things to say that Ridley Scott is among the greatest filmmakers of all time, and "Alien" is among the greatest films of all time. So how could anyone not be eager to learn every little detail about his prequel to the 1979 classic?
Problems Filling The Director's Chair Puts 'Alien' Prequel In Doubt
In space, no one can hear you scream. Not so on the internet, it turns out.
When rumors broke that an "Alien" prequel was in the works -- to be produced by Ridley Scott and his brother Tony Scott, with newcomer Carl Rinsch attached to direct -- longtime fans of the franchise instantly grew squeamish at the news. Interestingly, "Alien" enthusiasts aren't the only ones who are skeptical.
The plot-obstacles to an Alien prequel
Collider's scoop last Friday managed to semi-calm the blast wave of fanboy wrath (some of it ours) at the notion that Ridley Scott's original Alien was to be remade. Turns out the planned film is a prequel. Whether this kills the possibility of Alien 5 or realises it (the Alien multiverse was already spaghetti junction - could the new film be considered Alien 0?), a lot of Top 10 Contenders For New Ripley lists have been ripped up half-written, and that's a good thing.
Ridley Scott Will Direct An 'Alien' Prequel
One of the more unsettling stories of the past few months was the news that Fox was planning a prequel to the classic and battered "Alien" franchise. Everyone, including the studio, was squeamish about the idea unless Ridley Scott himself came back to direct. That seemed pretty unlikely since the director never touched the franchise after its 1979 debut. Apparently movie miracles do happen, as Fox and "Alien" fans have gotten their wish.
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