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[Blader]

Buried in this Empire feature about The Martian:

They faced another challenge when the film’s release date was brought forward. But according to Damon, the typically fast-working Scott didn’t worry. “Ridley was done with the movie about two weeks after we shot!” he smiles. “I was already on to my next movie!” adds Scott. “I was starting to look for locations for my next movie, which is Prometheus 2.”

There were also earlier rumors that he'd start production in January and that he was asking Fox to hold off on Neil Blomkamp's Alien sequel until Prometheus 2 was released.

 

[R8TEDM3]

There were also earlier rumors that he'd start production in January and that he was asking Fox to hold off on Neil Blomkamp's Alien sequel until Prometheus 2 was released.

I would rather see Neil Blomkamp's Alien sequel, than Prometheus II!

 

[shinobi602]

I thought the first one was pretty decent so I'm down with this.

 

[Professor Renegade]

Why hold off on Blomkamp's Alien? Didn't Scott say that Prometheus 2 would break away from Alien?

 

[Messypandas]

Tepid optimism.

 

[Fury451]

why though?

 

[DECK'ARD]

Why hold off on Blomkamp's Alien? Didn't Scott say that Prometheus 2 would break away from Alien?

Blomkamp's Alien is being produced through Scott's company.

 

[Bishop89]

please no more stupid characters.

Lets blow some shit up on the engineers planet!

 

[Admiral Woofington]

God dammit Ridley diddley why even buy the movie rights to Wool if you aren't going to make the movie

 

[kabel]

I still don't get the first movie.


There is that fucking huge spaceship but only like 15 people?

 

[IISANDERII]

Where can the story go from here?

 

[Freedom = $1.05]

I would rather see Neil Blomkamp's Alien sequel, than Prometheus II!

Im not sure i want either given the recent output by both directors

 

[MikeDip]

This is gonna mess up with all the changes I had to make in my head to make the first movie make sense though

 

[Dennis]

Excellent.

Prometheus was an enjoyable movie to watch even though

A) It made no sense.
B) Wasn't the masterpiece we were all hoping for.

 

[Zombie James]

Waiting to see who writes the script. The first one was a clusterfuck of a disaster, a complete wasted opportunity.

 

[jelly]

I would rather see Neil Blomkamp's Alien sequel, than Prometheus II!

I dunno, they could both be awful. I'm interested in seeing them but don't have high hopes. Prometheus just because it's Scott doing sci fi again and curious how he pulls something good out of that train wreck. Alien sequel setting after the second one is cool but Blomkamp isn't doing well, I love his visuals looking real but there isn't greatness beyond that yet.

 

[Dennis]

Lindelof or bust.
















Correction: Lindelof is a bust.

 

[Benclank01]

Well, this sequel might be better than the first one because of Damon fucking Lindelof.

And by the way, he's not returning to write the sequel.

 

[Professor Renegade]

Blomkamp's Alien is being produced through Scott's company.

Ah, makes sense in that case I guess.

I still don't get the first movie.


There is that fucking huge spaceship but only like 15 people?

The one in Alien was even bigger.

 

[Dany]

Is that Damon...damon lindelof???

 

[Zophar]

Excellent.

Prometheus was an enjoyable movie to watch even though

A) It made no sense.
B) Wasn't the masterpiece we were all hoping for.

Disagree on both points. Great film, one of the better sci-fi films in recent memory.

 

[creationtheory]

Maybe I'll enjoy this one since I have such low expectations.

 

[Messypandas]

Is that Damon...damon lindelof???

I guessing since its about the Martian its Matt Damon.

 

[Instro]

Waiting to see who writes the script. The first one was a clusterfuck of a disaster, a complete wasted opportunity.

The script is already done.

 

[Cheebo]

It's crazy how active of a director he is. He is 77 years old.

 

[kurahador]

Hope Lindelof finishes the story this time.

 

[bodyofanamerican]

There's a solid film somewhere inside of Prometheus, they were ALMOST there. I actually liked Lindelof's weird, ambiguous, unanswered questions bullshit, I just wish someone could have reigned him in just a little bit and gotten a little more clarity out of the story.

 

[Instro]

Hope Lindelof finishes the story this time.

He's not involved.

 

[OctoMan]

Yessssss haterz btfo

 

[jelly]

Well, this sequel might be better than the first one because of Damon fucking Lindelof.

And by the way, he's not returning to write the sequel.

Not really, apparently Scott is quite idiotic with story ideas. Lindelof might be bad but Scott asked for it.

 

[Messypandas]

A direct sequel would be crazy; a lone female and a robotic severed head on a planet of aliens. I want that movie, but I don't think they're going to make that movie.

 

[efyu_lemonardo]

“Ridley was done with the movie about two weeks after we shot!”

can't say it doesn't show...

 

[kurahador]

He's not involved.

Bless you. Best news I've heard this week.

 

[itsbenoclock]

Thought the first was a great film in terms of production values, but overall had a garbage-tier story. I'm curious as to why people liked it at all...

 

[DECK'ARD]

Thought the first was a great film in terms of production values, but overall had a garbage-tier story. I'm curious as to why people liked it at all...

It looked pretty, but failed on just about every level.

 

[Sheppard]

I would rather see Aliens II.

Ugh Ridley.

 

[TheJollyCorner]

Yes!
Can't wait!

 

[Melon Husk]

I hope Damon is involved. Matt Damon that is.

 

[Raptor]

Good news, first one was beautifull and I love the themes it brought, and I love sci fi so bring it baby!

 

[Infernostew]

I know the internet hates the first film but I kept my expectations in check and had a great time with it. Really looking forward to the sequel.

 

[gogogow]

I know a lot of people hate Prometheus. There are some annoying characters in the movie and some questionable scenes, but all in all, I really enjoyed it. Can't wait for the sequel.

 

[Erevador]

Prometheus was great. The internet backlash against it was ridiculous. People were expecting James Cameron, they got Ridley Scott.

It's a great companion piece to Alien and Blade Runner.

 

[RustyNails]

He doesn't want to admit Prometheus is tied to Alien but also doesn't want a new Alien movie to come out. Fuck off Ridley.

 

[coleco]

Meh. The first one had nothing.

 

[Zombie James]

I would rather see Aliens II.

Ugh Ridley.

That's coming.

 

[LiK]

hopefully the sequel has less dumbass douchebag characters.

 

[sixteen-bit]

No Cameron's Prometheuses?

 

[aerts1js]

I would rather see Neil Blomkamp's Alien sequel, than Prometheus II!

Really? Prometheus has a new writer and I'd take a Scott film any day over Blomkamp's work. I do wish Scott would take his time a bit more though; I wonder if it has anything to do with his age.

 

[Window]

Despite it's problems I enjoyed Prometheus. Look forward to the sequel. Hope David/Fassbender makes a return.

 

[DECK'ARD]

Prometheus was great. The internet backlash against it was ridiculous. People were expecting James Cameron, they got Ridley Scott.

It's a great companion piece to Alien and Blade Runner.

Prometheus is more at home on the History Channel than in the company of them.