Diane O'Bannon: Prometheus IS Alien-related.

[Valaquen]

I asked Diane O'Bannon on FB about this a week ago, and she said that no-one had gotten in touch with her about it, but they should have, as FOX have an obligation to the original creators if it is Alien related.

Well, today we were discussing the naming of ALIENS, when she let in that:
I've been officially informed that PROMETHIUS is indeed taking off on the original ALIEN story.

So there ya go 

[Sharp Sticks]

You're the man, Val.

And now, I dance.

[Valaquen]

I wonder if Ridley will continue to say it's not Alien when his entire cast and anyone who works on the set calls it Alien via interviews and tweets

[Sharp Sticks]

Can't say I wouldn't appreciate it if someone worked the cigar out of his craw and got him to talk about this thing. It's an Alien movie, though -  'officially informed' pretty much seals the deal.

[Valaquen]

I can understand that he wants to stay clear of people thinking about the previous two decades of mixed response to Alien films. It'll all come out though And we still don't know what we'll see, exactly.

[Wobblyboddle77]

The proof is in the pudding

[Keyes]

Valaquen, once again, you are the man

[Sharp Sticks]

And we still don't know what we'll see, exactly.

That's what I'm excited for. I want to go into this movie with very little idea of what to expect, the way I first saw Alien and Aliens. Let it fall on it's face or blow my mind, but I want to see something new.

[Valaquen]

And we still don't know what we'll see, exactly.

That's what I'm excited for. I want to go into this movie with very little idea of what to expect, the way I first saw Alien and Aliens. Let it fall on it's face or blow my mind, but I want to see something new.

Exactly how I feel. Giger is behind designs, so we should be in for a treat.

[Gazz]

Awesome scoop, man. Thank You!!

[BonesawT101]

didn't ridley already state that Prometheus would use the original ALIEN as a jumping off point?
Just as Diane has said?

[Wobblyboddle77]

yes and "jumping off point" can be interpreted into many different contexts, so a question followed by another question.

[Valaquen]

didn't ridley already state that Prometheus would use the original ALIEN as a jumping off point?
Just as Diane has said?

He meant that Alien was a springboard for the allegedly non-ALIEN related Prometheus. Different thang. He was being a sneak.

EXCLUSIVE: Update On Ridley Scott's Ultra Secretive PROMETHEUS!!
Hey guys! Got an exclusive update from one of my inside sources and in this case it is in turn from a source of his own, so take all of this with a grain of salt. But know this, my source here is one of my top taps of information so I am always excited to hear from him! Man I hope this is all true...

**WARNING POTENTIAL SPOILERS BELOW!!!
Do not read further unless you want to risk a pristine viewing experience of Ridley Scott's PROMETHEUS.

This is directly taken (mid email) from my source (emphasis is mine):

Be aware, there is a campaign of disinformation that is going to be used about this upcoming movie, I do not know that if inadvertently I am being used, however, the manner in which the conversation came about, I seriously doubt it.

Ridley Scott's sci-fi movie, currently going by the name Prometheus, is going to be a very large and intense story, with a scope that is epic, the final act is where the movie switches gears and shifts into Aliens territory. Pinewood houses an exact replica of the H R Giger Space Jockey command post. You may notice in the original Alien that the Space Jockey had a puncture on its considerably large chest, where the xenomorph broke out through the flesh of the creature and broke through the biomechanical armor it wears. You may also notice how big the Space Jockey is in relation to its human counter parts in the film. So imagine how big the baby must be, which is yet to grow. Then imagine quite a few of these. If you can do that, you got a pretty good grasp on the final act. And do not be expecting the traditional look either, these are very different creatures that will keep the general architecture of the xenomorph, but will have a considerably different look, and do very perverse things.

However, before all of this I hear that the story is not only reminiscent of 2001, but is also trying to push the boundaries of what a modern tent pole science fiction movie could be. This is all I can share, but trust me, you seriously need to start being excited about this project, because not only is this I am assured, not nostalgia for nostalgia reasons, but a whole new spin on that old chestnut.(Editor's note: I am definitely excited about this project! As many of you can attest I'm sure :-)

The story is a very closely guarded secret in Hollywood, and while it is not a direct prequel "officially" it has more than just passing ties towards the Alien saga's canon. You will have all the things that worked in the Alien canon, and very new and fresh and some controversial ideas presented, sexuality is dealt with quite directly. There may even be a robot or two. And the ship, which I am told is the current titles name, Prometheus. Highly original, both in concept and design I hear.

Man I can't wait to hear and see more about this project! We all know what Ridley Scott is capable of, and this is his beloved ALIEN universe!! It is beginning to sound like we are about to get everything we have ever wanted in a prequel.

So what do you think of the inside info? Do you think it's true or "true rumor"? :-) Most of it holds water with me so time will tell. I assume that the prequels revisit the ALIEN star system Zeta 2 Reticuli.

Personally I think we may be shocked at what is in this movie. Seriously shocked. I think there may be elements of sexuality never before explored in a major tentpole sci-fi before. My opinion of course, but look out. I am sooooo hoping for a 'hard R'.

http://marketsaw.blogspot.com/2011/04/exclusive-update-on-ridley-scotts-ultra.html

[Space Sweeper]

Well this pretty much makes my Hitler video obsolete. 

[ThisBethesdaSea]

Anyone else shit themselves while reading that last post? Im so excited!