Problem with Carl Erik Rinsch

[Kimarhi]

Latest rumor is this is just another way for Fox to establish dominance over the project.  Supposedly Scott family and Rinsch are tight for obvious reasons, and by booting him, it infuriates the scotts and forces them off the project.

They know by the new media response and the fan response that the audience will be there.  Thus they are free to bring in their own people to do a series of film their own way.  I dont trust Fox decision making at all, and I doubt they have positive intentions.

See Alien 3.

[SiL]

Except they said they won't do the movie without Ridley directing. Forcing him off the project would mean the project wouldn't be done.

[locusta]

Well, what shall I say. If Fox just skips this project, at least we don´t have to fear and suffer another lousy installment of our beloved franchise...

[TITANOSAUR]

to tell the truth. I'm actualy relieved. and not because I just used the bathroom a second ago.

Fox is realizing its errors in having these newbie directors make these films. and are now gonna get Ridley to direct. I trust him then Carl Erick Rinsch anytime. and Ridley to my knoledge seems to respect the series and will give us fans somethin we can actualy for once, like to come out for this franchise.

I'm all for Ridley to direct this film. if he does it, I'll sleep a little easier.

[Übermensch]

Like Kimarhi said, this is just about Fox trying to establish dominance.  I doubt Ridley is going to do it, he's next project is Forever War and a bunch of other movies.  Who would you rather choosing a director - Ridley or Fox? 

[SM]

If Fox choose Riddles, then I'd rather Fox.

[Pvt. Hicks]

Like Kimarhi said, this is just about Fox trying to establish dominance.  I doubt Ridley is going to do it, he's next project is Forever War and a bunch of other movies.  Who would you rather choosing a director - Ridley or Fox? 

Oh my God. He's producing a lot of movies, but he's only directing a couple.

And who would I rather have choose to direct? I'd rather choose the company that wants Ridley Scott to do the prequel, rather than the guy giving his son-in-law a chance to make it big.

[Übermensch]

It all depends on whether or not Ridley wants to do it. 

[Pvt. Hicks]

Ohhhhhh-k that's fine, but just calm down. Phh...Fox trying to establish dominance...

[Johnny Handsome]

Phh...Fox trying to establish dominance...

Exec 1: "Ridley did some fine choices with the director don't you think?"
Exec 2: "Yeah, you're right, everything looks great so far."
Exec 1: "But... but, what have we done so far? We didn't do anything by now! It will make the studio look weak!"
Exec 2: "Shit man, you're right... Cancel the director!!"

[Spaghetti]

Not only does it sound like Fox have taken their heads out of their asses, but it also maybe means Ridley just saw his dying franchise as an easy way to give the guy shafting his daughter a chance at making it big.

And who would I rather have choose to direct? I'd rather choose the company that wants Ridley Scott to do the prequel, rather than the guy giving his son-in-law a chance to make it big.

Dammit. Now I'll never get this viewpoint out of my head. And it only makes me mad.

[Übermensch]

The prequel could've been a done deal - Rinsch directing and Scott producing.  That's the best scenario we could hope for.  So what if the guy is banging his daughter?  It's not like "Oh hey, you're doing my daughter, I'd like you to do a sequel to my classic movie."

Now I don't think it will happen, or Fox will instead try and do a quick cash-in like they did with AVPR, and choose an ultra shitty director.  Maybe they'll get the Strause Bros back. 

[Kimarhi]

Except they said they won't do the movie without Ridley directing. Forcing him off the project would mean the project wouldn't be done.

Your going to believe the studio that tells your there is no Alien 3 workprint in the manual that comes with the quad?  After people have commentated on its existance for years?

It could be a bullshit rumor.

Or it could be social posturing by Fox to make themselves look innocent when Scott leaves.  What they said and what they do isn't always the same thing.

[Pvt. Hicks]

Ridley ain't leaving.

[Kimarhi]

Hopefully.  Personally I'm fine with either Rinsch (he has Ridley's blessing) or Scott.