Ridley Scott's Prometheus shifts to June 8, 2012 release date
We reported a few weeks ago that the project, which was originally set to become a prequel to the 1979 classic Alien, had changed its title to Prometheus and set a March 9, 2012 release date. Just a week later, we reported that Disney moved John Carter of Mars from its June 8, 2012 release to March 9, 2012, putting it in direct competition with Prometheus and leaving the June 8, 2012 slot open, until today. Fox's Prometheus is currently the only movie slated for release on June 8, 2012.
Ridley Scott will direct Prometheus from a script he is co-writing with Damon Lindelof. Jon Spaihts wrote the first draft of the script.
That initial report from two weeks ago also confirmed that Noomi Rapace is starring in Prometheus as Elizabeth Shaw. No other cast members have been announced yet, although Angelina Jolie and Charlize Theron are said to be circling the role of Vickers.
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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Ryan Moran
awesome i love alien
1 year agoby @nightwing18Flag
K-Man
@Shelly Allbright - What? Are you an idiot?
You dont trust Ridley Scott? The guy who has made some of the most influential, game changing films in history? Ok, well, I'm glad the decision making process of hiring directors isn't up to you.
1 year agoby @k-manFlag
Shelly Allbright
@mosorwvlad:I dot trust Ridley Scott at all in the directors seat.And to let him have this...I wont even waste my time or money on it.
1 year agoby @shelly-allbrightFlag
mosorwvlad
The last time Riddley Scott named a movie after the main character looked what happened "Robin Hood". Glad to see the name Prometheus and not Alien, Alien the Beginning, First Alien ever , Alien revenge etc.
1 year agoby @mosorwvladFlag
Mr_Jellyfish
Can't wait...
1 year agoby @mr-jellyfishFlag
Pjwolsker
@Supes only if it lasts for more then 4 hours ha
1 year agoby @pjwolskerFlag
slysnide
@K-Man: Totally with you on that! Two hard R's all the way!!! It would be nice to get confirmation on both counts. Given how previous news stories made the project sound so big, and how much of a caveat the studio had over Ridley's requests, then I doubt he'd go along totally with their wishes, as money I can't imagine would be much of a bribe for him anymore. :P So hopefully they game him at least one of the two, being either Hard R's or Two films. Hopefully both!!!! For rarely do the original team players reteam for a prequel of all things in such a genre. Can't wait for trailers of this, though still cautiously optomistic.
1 year agoby @slysnideFlag
Elm Street
Interesting...
1 year agoby @elmstreetFlag
K-Man
By the way, my question about Prometheus is: Will it still be two parts or not? When it was an official "Alien" prequel we were getting two films, they haven't mentioned if that is still the plan even though the story has changed a bit. Also, will it be PG-13 or R?? They never came to a conclusion about that either.
I say keep two films and have them both be Hard R!!
1 year agoby @k-manFlag
The Narrator: The Better Man
@Sly and @Moviegeek, thanks. I knew @Rudy was wrong about something.
1 year agoby @narratorFlag
K-Man
whoops, I take that back, Dredd is this year!
1 year agoby @k-manFlag
K-Man
@Supes - lol, yes he is.
1 year agoby @k-manFlag
slysnide
@Narrator: "Iron Man 3" is actually out in May 2013.
@Rudy: It's "John Carter of Mars," not Carpenter. That'd give a whole different outlook! :P
"Prometheus" being changed to a summer film isn't the type of decision to be taken lightly by the studio. They must believe they can compete with the major summer blockbusters, otherwise with the extremely heavy hitters for that summer, then it'd be a safer bet to remain in conjunction with a March 9th release date, meager competition or not. Both titles seem to be garnering the same box office in regards to track records of prequels made by the original directors and first shot adaptations of beloved books.
1 year agoby @slysnideFlag
K-Man
@Rudy - Oh and Dark Life (Robert Zemeckis's return to live action), Gravity (Alfonso Cuaron), Dredd and The Irishman.
2012 will be the BEST year we have EVER had! Period!
1 year agoby @k-manFlag
moviegeek
Yet another thing to make 2012 amazing. Iron Man 3 is set for 2013.
1 year agoby @moviegeekFlag
Dan
Lol, @Rudy is catching some serious hell :P
1 year agoby @dan1Flag
K-Man
@Rudy - You forgot The Hobbit Part 1, Superman Reboot, Excalibur (Bryan Singer), Elysium, Wolverine, Jack the Giant Killer, Oblivion (Joseph Kosinski), Xerxes: 300 prequel, 47 Ronin, 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea (David Fincher), The Adventures of Tintin Part 2 and Cloud Atlas
1 year agoby @k-manFlag
Kinetic
So, is this still about the Space Jockey?
Or is that totally not happening anymore?
1 year agoby @KineticFlag
Dan
@Pj You get a lot of broners, man. I don't know if that is healthy :P
1 year agoby @dan1Flag
The Narrator: The Better Man
@Rudy, IM3 is coming out in 2012? I didn't know they set a release date. And I doubt Bond 23 will be ready by 2012. Oh, and you forgot the Superman Reboot!
1 year agoby @narratorFlag
tattoofreak87
please throw something about the Weilend Corp. in this just for a cameo discussion atleast.
1 year agoby @tattoofreak87Flag
Pjwolsker
@Rudy all those movies you just listed gave me a broner
1 year agoby @pjwolskerFlag
Cripple
Sweet! Can't wait!
1 year agoby @crippleFlag
Daveactor7
@Rudy underworld 4? Get out.
1 year agoby @daveactor7Flag
Dan
@Rudy How did you miss the most important movie of 2012? The Hobbit, man.... epic fail on your part.
1 year agoby @dan1Flag
Rudy
Oh my god. 2012 is gonna be PACKED WITH MOVIES!!! Avengers, Prometheus, underworld 4,john carpenter of mars,wrath of the titans,madagascar 3, MIB 3,star trek 2,spider-man, ice age 4,the dark knight rises, the bourne legacy,monsters inc 2, bond 23,iron man 3, dark tower. F*CK!!!!!!!
1 year agoby @rudyFlag
Dan
Fassbender and Rapace will be epic.
1 year agoby @dan1Flag
Cartman
Fox pls dont poke ur nose with the script., Mr.Scott make this movie as brutal, gore and violent as possible!!
1 year agoby @c-a-r-t-m-a-nFlag
The Narrator: The Better Man
Glad to see it's confirmed. I told folks that Fassbender as an android would be movie gold. F*ck yes!
1 year agoby @narratorFlag
Cyn
http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/blogs/heat-vision/michael-fassbender-star-opposite-noomi-76403
1 year agoby @cyn-de-harvenFlag