Ridley Scott offers new Alien Prequel details
"The film will be really tough, really nasty," he notes. "It's the dark side of the moon. We are talking about gods and engineers. Engineers of space. And were the aliens designed as a form of biological warfare? Or biology that would go in and clean up a planet?"
We reported back in April that Ridley Scott was planning on making two 3D prequels. We also reported at the end of July that Lost co-creator Damon Lindelof was rewriting the script, which was originally written by Jon Spaihts.
It wasn't clear when this Untitled Alien Prequel would go into production, but we'll be sure to keep you posted with any new information as its made available.
Prometheus comes to theaters June 8th, 2012 and stars Noomi Rapace, Michael Fassbender, Charlize Theron, Idris Elba, Sean Harris, Kate Dickie, Logan Marshall-Green, Guy Pearce. The film is directed by Ridley Scott.
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Dan
Thats okay, I have a feeling this prequel will be sweet with its 2 parts. Then it'll be that, Alien, and Aliens for me as the complete story. For Predator, its Predator then Predators and once the sequel to Predators comes out, that'll be the great trilogy I wanted it to be.
1 year agoby @dan1Flag
The Narrator: The Better Man
I hated the fact they got killed off to, but that was actually up to the writing. The director simply executed it. Fincher didn't have a big enough name yet, to change things around. Not that it's a viable excuse, but again, he was up and coming and he jumped at the chance to do a franchise as successful as it was. I am over it, and the film, had good parts and bad parts, so it was just meh to me. A nice Saturday night watch.
1 year agoby @narratorFlag
Dan
Fincher has made leaps and bounds since Alien 3, but that doesn't take away that I hated that movie. One thing that is an instant turn off for me is when characters I like get bitched, and they commit that sin too much with that installment.
1 year agoby @dan1Flag
The Narrator: The Better Man
Alien 3's main issues were its writing, and the majority of the films acting. Fincher did pretty decent, considering it was one of his first films. He has definitely improved throughout the years, and has come out to be one of Hollywoods best filmmakers. Looking forward to The Social Network.
1 year agoby @narratorFlag
SpideR-OnE
can wait to see the movie
1 year agoby @spider-oneFlag
RojoDiablo
I've enjoyed every single Alien film so far and truly look forward to as many more as Scott can bring!!
1 year agoby @rojodiabloFlag
Messenger
I loved part 3, never understood the hate for it. I will be watching our for more news on this.
1 year agoby @messengerFlag
Narzion
K-Man me too
1 year agoby @narzionFlag
K-Man
So pumped for this! Definitely on my most anticipated list.
If anyone else was doing this movie I might be a little worried, but its Ridley Scott, the guy is a friggin genius.....and the fact that he is retuning to his sci-fi roots makes it that much more exciting! Cant wait!
1 year agoby @k-manFlag
Bawnian-Dexeus
In regards to Halo...im a PS3 person, but I'm impressed with the games story...So not seeing any news on halo or it being in development hell is bull cause i have seen the trailers for the reach game, and for the samsung galaxy, and they look las if it were the film itself, so forget getting a top director and have the xbox team do it themselvs
1 year agoby @bawnian-dexeusFlag
incmob
@Skywise.... your not the only one bud... i think after seeing it in 91, i was disapointed with it, but have gained a huge fondness for it over the years. i agree that it stood on its own merit and it was a bit sad to kill off two great characters, but it brought the whole sense of these creatures, that have basically taken everything from ripley. cheers though, glad to see another fan of the third one.
on to the topic at hand though... i am really eager to see this film upon its release. i hate solving too much mystery with characters... ala boba fett or the presumed halo film in development hell, but i think that scott has a plan and will be interested in taking that journey through his eyes.
1 year agoby @incmobFlag
skywise
I'm probably the only person on earth that actually like alien 3. Granted, it was not nearly as good as the original which is pure genius or its awesome sequel but it stoof on its own and like the first two movies offered something new and different. Part 4 was an abomination tho and that sucks that it was Jean-Pierre Jeunet American debut because that man is talented and he will be forever hated as the man who truly killed the alien franchise. well....you know what i mean.
1 year agoby @skywiseFlag
The Narrator: The Better Man
I liked both Alien and Aliens, but I too prefer the original. Hope this plays out well. Very eager to see some concept art and what-not.
1 year agoby @narratorFlag
Dan
I know, they totally ruined it after 2. Far as I'm concerned, the rest never happened. I like to think the little girl and the guy survived, not bitched the way they were in the 3rd. F*ck that.
1 year agoby @dan1Flag
moviegeek
I prefer the original but they are both fantastic films. And then there's alien 3, resurrection, vs predator, and requiem. Awful movies..
1 year agoby @moviegeekFlag
Dan
The second Aliens was even better. Back when Cameron was in true form.
1 year agoby @dan1Flag
moviegeek
The first Alien is incredible.
1 year agoby @moviegeekFlag
Emmytt
will this be good i hope
1 year agoby @emmyttFlag
The Dark Knight
awesome
1 year agoby @thedarkknight23Flag
joekerr2e
So, God built them by design as biological warfare??? Against who? Everything? Can he not just flood worlds anymore?
1 year agoby @joekerr2eFlag
Dan
Yeah, I want to see some brutal death by aliens.
1 year agoby @dan1Flag
I AM FRATSON
awesome
1 year agoby @iamfratsonFlag
DoubleR0522
sounds great can't wait !!!!
1 year agoby @doubler0522Flag
The Movie Ghost
Sounds sweet, can't wait.
1 year agoby @thejoker-16Flag
clinton
@sylar the Space Jockeys, and the alien better be "indestructable" like in the first, Cameron made them into wimps
1 year agoby @clintonFlag
Buriblazing
do it
1 year agoby @buriblazingFlag
Bawnian-Dexeus
I want more than this, even though its awesome news, but I want more :D
1 year agoby @bawnian-dexeusFlag
sylar
GOD SOUNDS LIKE PREDATORS WHO ELSE CAN DESIGN ALIENS THE KLINGONS?
1 year agoby @sylarFlag
Diaigma
Nice premise.
1 year agoby @diaigmaFlag
Mmm_mmm
Sounds like another Bug Hunt.
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