Following on from recent news that Ridley Scott was attempting to secure Australia as the filming location for his upcoming Prometheus sequel, Alien: Paradise Lost, the Australian Minister for Foreign Affairs has confirmed that “Sir Ridley Scott’s next production for Twentieth Century Fox” will be filming in Australia:
“Two feature films, Sir Ridley Scott’s next production for Twentieth Century Fox and Marvel Studios’ Thor: Ragnarok,starring Australia’s Chris Hemsworth, will be filmed in Australia from 2016.
Today’s announcement is expected to bring more than $300 million in offshore investment to Australia’s economy, provide over 3,000 jobs and use the services of thousands of Australian businesses.
“Australia’s creative industries are well placed to take advantage of a growing global economy and I have been actively promoting Australia for the production of major international films,” Minister Bishop said.
“Our high quality facilities, leading industry experts, outstanding creative talent and diverse landscapes have given us an exceptional reputation as a world-class destination,” Minister Bishop said.
“Attracting these two blockbuster films cements Australia’s place as one of the world’s best filming locations. Australian crews and actors will also gain the skills and experience to further strengthen our capacity to produce high-quality films for Australian and international audiences,” Minister Fifield said.”
Alien: Paradise Lost will be filming Australia.
Whilst Julie Bishop didn’t name Paradise Lost specifically, it is known that Ridley Scott’s next movie for 20th Century Fox will be Alien: Paradise Lost. Thanks to the Perfect Organism Podcast for the heads up.
Specific location details.
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Indeed, as I said in the beginning of this thread, Scott was obviously after studio space. Lots of it. He had a choice between Canada and Australia since Britain was out. He seemingly preferred Australia but Canada apparently offered better incentives and that's most likely why he was lobbying the Australian foreign minister who in turn took up the matter with the prime minister.
Scott is a very busy man, he wouldn't have been wasting his time wining-and-dining foreign politicians if rebates were of no concern to the production or merely "icing".
Yeah, that's still a bit iffy.
Scott Free productions do a lot of film and television projects. Could be location scouting for any number of upcoming productions. The guy with the "Prometheus crew" jacket might have been involved with the first film but that doesn't necessarily mean he's also currently working on Paradise Lost.
Meanwhile, USA Productions (An accurate and professionally researched resource
https://twitter.com/Usa_Production/status/658054185427038208
Maybe you could ask them if it will be filmed in the bookshop this time?
Asked him how he knew - "They had "Scott Free productions" shirts on and one had a specific "Prometheus crew" embroidered coat on."
Liam Neeson as a vengeful Engineer. You heard it here first.
https://twitter.com/FairfaxUlster/status/656952741110140928
Typical politician.
Well, I'll be....
they actually do have a minister Fifield. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mitch_Fifield. Didn't imagine that he would have anything to contribute in the GIGANTIC DEAD BODY ARENA.
And I thought the Corporal was just messing with us!