An alleged early Prometheus draft by writer Jon Spaihts has surfaced online today. The draft, named Alien: Engineers, was uploaded this Tuesday to the website Scribd.com, the largest online library. The document shows the Alien Prequel that became Prometheus and contains many of the unused plot points that were revealed on the Prometheus Blu-ray release from this October. ... [Read More]
Read on to find an interview with concept and creature artist Carlos Huante, mastermind behind some of the most twisted and beautiful Prometheus designs. In this 2-page interview conducted by forum user ThisBethesdaSea, you will discover some of the secrets that went into making this film as well as discussion on plenty of unused material and ideas. You can ... [Read More]
The Moving Picture Company has released several VFX breakdown videos containing a lot of very interesting footage, some of which you can find in the recent Prometheus Blu-ray release from this week and here previously. In these videos, MPC shows how they created the planet environments and visual effects in Prometheus. You can click the read more button ... [Read More]
Ridley Scott was reportedly offered the chance to do a Director's Cut of Prometheus by 20th Century Fox but refused according to Blu-Ray producer Charles de Lauzirika. This news was initially posted on BleedingCool a couple of days ago who attended a press event but now DigitalSpy have a direct quote from him.
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There's a fairly interesting interview with Blu-Ray/DVD Producer Charles de Lauzirika on Blu-Ray.com who talks about what went on making the Prometheus Blu-Ray set and particularly the Furious Gods documentary. He mentions that they were in serious discussions to get an interview with HR Giger.
Was there anything you wish you could've included but couldn't for various reasons? I would've loved to ... [Read More]
20th Century Fox has released a new infographic viral piece today via their Facebook page. The graphic is designed to inform about the chemical A0-3959x.91 - 15. Aka the black goo in Prometheus. You can click below to see the image in full.
"In researching the aftermath of Project Prometheus, Weyland Industries managed to uncover an information manual written by ... [Read More]
The Prometheus Blu-Ray sets are officially out today in the UK and tomorrow in the US. For those that haven't got it yet, I recommend reading my Prometheus Blu-Ray Review. I still have mixed feelings about the movie but the Collector's/Special Edition is a great set to have. There's absolutely loads of extra content to keep you occupied.
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Empire Magazine has recently interviewed Prometheus writer Jon Spaihts about his involvement with film, a possible trilogy and the unused ideas that were included in his early drafts. You can read the whole thing here.
"We tried different paths in that way. We imagined that there might be eight different variations on the xenomorphs - eight different kinds of Alien ... [Read More]
20th Century Fox has released yet another clip from the documentary featured in the Prometheus Blu-ray today. Charlize Theron, Michael Fassbender and more talk about working with director Ridley Scott in this video. You can see a few moments from their screen tests here too. The full length screen tests and documentary can be found on the Collector's Edition. ... [Read More]
A new behind-the-scenes clip from the Prometheus Blu-ray has been now officially released via T3.com. This clip briefly shows how the CGI in Prometheus was done, including the Deacon, Trilobite and more. Definitely worth a view if you are interested in what goes into making a film. Click on the image to see the video.
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20th Century Fox has released a new preview clip from the Prometheus Blu-ray. This time showing Ridley Scott's attempts at scaring the actors in a similar way that he did in Alien with the chestbursting scene. This time Kate Dickie (Ford) gets the scare a la Veronica Cartwright.
Click on the image below to watch it.
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The iTunes store is now offering the Prometheus Second Screen app for download in some countries. As some of you already know, this mobile app provides fans with a behind-the-scenes look at Prometheus, including story boards, concept art and much more. The app can be downloaded for free here. You can change the region at the bottom right corner ... [Read More]
Yahoo Movies has released new footage from one the special features included on upcoming Prometheus Blu-ray. This particular video focuses around the Trilobite creature, its body mechanics & design. Watch it below.
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