I just posted this up on my site, and I'm still skeptical. CineWorld has a very specific release date for Prometheus 2 on their Paradise movie page. According to them, it's set to hit theaters on Nov. 27th, 2015.
I explain it all here: http://www.prometheus2-movie.com/news/1452 (http://www.prometheus2-movie.com/news/1452)
Now I have reached out to CineWorld for confirmation or more info on this so we can rule it out as legit or not, but if this turns out to be true, it could be BIG news!
UPDATE (01/17/2014): I have just received an email back from CineWorld after inquiring about their Prometheus 2 / Paradise release date of November 27th, 2015 which they posted on the site. I asked if this was a placeholder date or if it was in fact the legitimate release date for the Prometheus sequel and this is what they said:
"The release dates that are posted online are correct at the time that they are published, however, they are subject to changes, of course."
So, as far as we know, Prometheus 2 is set for a November 27th, 2015 release date!
I dunno about "Now, some can argue that this plot synopsis is pure speculation". The plot synopsis, based on what we know from the last film and that Fassbender and Nooms are signed to a sequel - it sounds pretty well right.
November 2015 sounds do-able, so accepting that it's not in the least bit substantiated, I wouldn't be surprised if this turned out to be accurate.
Sounds fair enough, they don't have much to gain from it really, being so far away.
Quote from: SM on Jan 16, 2014, 02:24:17 AM
I dunno about "Now, some can argue that this plot synopsis is pure speculation". The plot synopsis, based on what we know from the last film and that Fassbender and Nooms are signed to a sequel - it sounds pretty well right.
November 2015 sounds do-able, so accepting that it's not in the least bit substantiated, I wouldn't be surprised if this turned out to be accurate.
Meaning I'm not sure if they actually know the plot, since what they posted is what we've already known since Prometheus. I'm hoping the release date is legit though. I'll hopefully get an email response tomorrow at some point.
QuoteMeaning I'm not sure if they actually know the plot, since what they posted is what we've already known since Prometheus.
Yeah, it sounds just like they're extrapolting rather than having any real news in that regard.
And to go a bit off topic - I stumbled across a link to this on your forums (https://www.change.org/en-GB/petitions/20th-century-fox-keep-ridley-scott-away-from-the-prometheus-2-paradise-script). Seems to only have the signature of the guy who created it.
WHY?? Don't people know that "Ridley must be stopped, or the future of science fiction will be put in danger."!!!!11!!!
I have a feeling this is something that might be featured at a panel in SDCC 14. If any of this is legit of course.
*Fingers are firmly crossed.
A speculated release date is nothing more than that - speculated.
I'll get more excited when they go into actual pre-production with a final script, crew and cast attached to the project.
Seen this so I inquired with a friend who works at my local Cineworld, he did some looking into it for me and confirmed (for my local cinema ONLY, can't say for the rest of UK) this is a placeholder for Prometheus 2, that it is subject to change at any time and the synopsis they posted is based on information (and of course speculation) that is known so far by anyone. I've also provided a link which some people outside UK may not be able to see, just to confirm that Cineworld is indeed expecting Prometheus 2 to happen.
Local Cineworld P2 Link: http://www.cineworld.co.uk/whatson/7073 (http://www.cineworld.co.uk/whatson/7073)
It's not whether the film will happen or not I'm questioning - it's the idea of extracting details about when the film will open/be finished/shoot/go into production etc, just based on a projected opening date from the studio. As an example... my local cinema states that The Amazing Spiderman 4 will open... in 2018.
PS: Fox won't release Prometheus 2 in late November/early December 2015, if Disney releases Star Wars VII in mid December 2015... ;)
UPDATE! Looks like the release date IS accurate for the time being! i just received an email back from CineWorld and they claimed the release date is correct, but is subject to change.
Looks like we'll be seeing Prometheus 2 next year!
Ehmm so considering they have the storyline, and they have the script?
Now they gonna search for locations? If Ridley is involved, if another producer will do it nehhh no location searching.
They want Fassbender and Rapace again? are they available or do they have other work? or will they use cheaper actors?
how long will it take to film? how long will the editing take and the new costumes and cgi etc etc? will there be new actors? casting?
If they started just now they will have at the most 22 months till cinema release.
Im not very familiar with movie making but im getting a feeling its gonna be a Starship Troopers 2 Hero of the Federation,
not saying it was a bad movie but it was Starship Troopers 2 :D
22 months is more than enough time.
I think we'll see it in either 2017-2018, there is no rumours of fox scouting for directors or locations. No solid information has come from Rapace or Fassbender, because they're agents would usually keep them informed, but I would love to see a 2015 release date. I don't think they will call it just paradise maybe Prometheus:Paradise. Also in the meantime the script may go through numerous changes too, so there are many factors to consider.
Quote from: Infected on Jan 21, 2014, 12:11:33 PM
Now they gonna search for locations? If Ridley is involved, if another producer will do it nehhh no location searching.
If another producer is involved the won't do location scouting ???
Quote from: Nightmare Asylum on Jan 21, 2014, 04:42:18 PM
Quote from: Infected on Jan 21, 2014, 12:11:33 PM
Now they gonna search for locations? If Ridley is involved, if another producer will do it nehhh no location searching.
If another producer is involved the won't do location scouting ???
Yeah it didnt come out as good as i thought.
I meant that Ridley uses nice decors and good enviroments, while most producers film inside the studio with green screens and other crap.
And maybe they can get the job done in 20 months, but everybody knows that if you want a good movie, one that breaths soul and passion you need more time to write a good gripping story.
So yes its possible it will be released in 2015 by the end, but is that a good sign? no it isnt, it just feels wrong.
It all reminds me off other cheap sequels that where all of a sudden just there out of nowhere.
Of course it's a good sign.New film is always a good sign. 20 months is more then enough to finish high quality film, hell half of this time is enough. It all depends on quality of the script.
Quote from: Infected on Jan 21, 2014, 08:29:50 PM
And maybe they can get the job done in 20 months, but everybody knows that if you want a good movie, one that breaths soul and passion you need more time to write a good gripping story.
Six months for a script. Which, according to earlier reports, is already being written.
Already finished as of the end of last October.
Then 22 months is more than enough. Most movies are made in about 12 months from getting the green light.
This would be great news. I was pretty cynical about Prometheus; thought it was a washy production with no tangible future, but if Scott is truly charging this hard into the next one then more power to him. I'm excited for it - for better or worse.
Ok we will see, i think around may we will know more about the cast and storyline if everything is true about this.
And it could be if done well be better then the first, like the Hobbit 2 was way better then the first kiddy one.
I remain optimistic.
Quote from: Infected on Jan 22, 2014, 12:16:28 PM
And it could be if done well be better then the first, like the Hobbit 2 was way better then the first kiddy one.
the hobbit is a children's book
Ridley is still shooting Exodus... we'll only find anything for sure after that film is done.
Yeah, I don't think this cineworld listing adds up to much beyond guesswork on the cinema chain's part.
Quote from: Blacklabel on Jan 22, 2014, 03:58:33 PM
Ridley is still shooting Exodus... we'll only find anything for sure after that film is done.
EXODUS is finished shooting and is knee-deep in post. Scott has said outright that his next film is a 'sci-fi' but he was vague about whether that will be PROMETHEUS.
Jack Paglen finished the script - also reported by Scott - and his first script-to-screen TRANSCENDENCE, also a Sci-Fi/Thriller which landed him the PARADISE gig..., that film comes out in April.
If you ask me, that puts things right on track. FOX will no doubt be looking to see how TRANSCENDENCE - with it's Artificial Intelligence themes, will fair with viewers, and that info should line up with Scott's completing EXODUS...
Here's hoping TRANSCENDENCE is good.
Another thing to consider is Michael Fassbender's Oscar Nomination, as we can't be sure that his contractual obligation to PARADISE will be nullified by his potential paycheck increase and further demand on his schedule. Its been reported that Fassbender's schedule has been problematic... Yes?
Personally, I wouldn't be surprised if Scott produces, instead of directing, but I'm cool if he directs as well. He seemed legitimately excited to do so.
Whats the deal with cineworld?
It just appears to be a website for purchasing (potentially bootleg) movie tickets.
It's a UK cinema chain.
I don't think we'll see a follow up. Yes $400M box office world wide is by no means shabby, but it got that on the back of massive hype and advertising which, if you factor that into the existing budget,distributors take, you're talking break even, a touch in the black, nothing more. Think Tron:Legacy. And the public won't be sucked by a film again that has all it's major beats in an over-exposed trailer. Even RS was pissed off Fox marketing did that. Oh, and by the way Fox, don't put a cue from the score/sound effect from Alien all over the place and then fall short on the concrete Alien(1979) connections. I'm not a naive movie goer(/and an Alien geek) by any standing and while, on the 2nd viewing, it went up in my estimation, but the Lindelof trips and traps got right up my nose. PLEASE, PLEASE don't get me wrong, I'm NOT a Lindelof hater..RS was in charge, it's his show and he should take the flak.We all know if he didn't want on screen...it weren't on screen guys.Essentially it puffed its chest out and couldn't match it's bragging.I can't wait to see what Dark House do with the title, but i think the themes and ideals will be better served there.Thoughts?
I'm not sure what the point is of Dark Horse developing the story when that story will almost certainly be nullified by the sequel.
Who cares as long as you can make money until then :laugh:
And of course most people that watch the movies don't read the comics and don't bother if it's "canon" or not.
Quote from: Gash on Feb 22, 2014, 11:26:53 AM
I'm not sure what the point is of Dark Horse developing the story when that story will almost certainly be nullified by the sequel.
That same logic can be applied to the Aliens series. Should Dark Horse have not expanded that mythology? I don't care one way or another if it gets wiped from 'canon' at a later time. I just want the stories to be good.
Quote from: Clemens2781 on Feb 22, 2014, 04:05:16 AM
I don't think we'll see a follow up. Yes $400M box office world wide is by no means shabby, but it got that on the back of massive hype and advertising which, if you factor that into the existing budget,distributors take, you're talking break even, a touch in the black, nothing more. Think Tron:Legacy. And the public won't be sucked by a film again that has all it's major beats in an over-exposed trailer. Even RS was pissed off Fox marketing did that. Oh, and by the way Fox, don't put a cue from the score/sound effect from Alien all over the place and then fall short on the concrete Alien(1979) connections. I'm not a naive movie goer(/and an Alien geek) by any standing and while, on the 2nd viewing, it went up in my estimation, but the Lindelof trips and traps got right up my nose. PLEASE, PLEASE don't get me wrong, I'm NOT a Lindelof hater..RS was in charge, it's his show and he should take the flak.We all know if he didn't want on screen...it weren't on screen guys.Essentially it puffed its chest out and couldn't match it's bragging.I can't wait to see what Dark House do with the title, but i think the themes and ideals will be better served there.Thoughts?
Prometheus didn't break even. Budget of 200-250 million including marketing (film was made for 150m if I can remember). Then add home sales. Prometheus was a financial success. Fox has green lit the film so it's already happening.
Quote from: hfeldhaus on Feb 23, 2014, 05:08:08 PM
Quote from: Clemens2781 on Feb 22, 2014, 04:05:16 AM
I don't think we'll see a follow up. Yes $400M box office world wide is by no means shabby, but it got that on the back of massive hype and advertising which, if you factor that into the existing budget,distributors take, you're talking break even, a touch in the black, nothing more. Think Tron:Legacy. And the public won't be sucked by a film again that has all it's major beats in an over-exposed trailer. Even RS was pissed off Fox marketing did that. Oh, and by the way Fox, don't put a cue from the score/sound effect from Alien all over the place and then fall short on the concrete Alien(1979) connections. I'm not a naive movie goer(/and an Alien geek) by any standing and while, on the 2nd viewing, it went up in my estimation, but the Lindelof trips and traps got right up my nose. PLEASE, PLEASE don't get me wrong, I'm NOT a Lindelof hater..RS was in charge, it's his show and he should take the flak.We all know if he didn't want on screen...it weren't on screen guys.Essentially it puffed its chest out and couldn't match it's bragging.I can't wait to see what Dark House do with the title, but i think the themes and ideals will be better served there.Thoughts?
Prometheus didn't break even. Budget of 200-250 million including marketing (film was made for 150m if I can remember). Then add home sales. Prometheus was a financial success. Fox has green lit the film so it's already happening.
I just want to take the opp to remind everyone that if we DON'T get a PROMETHEUS 2, we will almost certainly get an ALIEN Reboot. The question isn't whether there WILL be a sequel but rather, what that Alien-sequel will be. One need only look at the history of the franchise to be convinced a sequel is for certain. PROMETHEUS followed AVP-R. AVP-R!.... The franchise is worth more than the success of the previous film, and this last one was more successful than the last 3, and we still got 4 more after those. The only thing in the air really is what that sequel will be. Will it be a Prometheus sequel that is more ALIEN related? Will it move further away from Alien, as Scott wanted? Will that be the case and we will see Fox make sequels to both Prometheus AND Alien? Maybe an adaptation of Alien Isolation? That seems like a possibility because its a logical way to continue the Alien series. So really, PROMETHEUS was brilliant because it successfully turned a franchise of 3 into a franchise of 4. Think about it. There's now the ALIEN franchise, The AVP Franchise, The Predator Franchise and now PROMETHEUS. They can turn those over onto themselves for years to come. Maybe decades.
As for the comics, Im not gonna go find the quote now, but in that last interview with the Dark Horse Developer, he stated something to the effect that all the stories they were developing didn't really continue on from the films, but were informed by all of them. I could have misconstrued something, and if I did, I apologize and hope someone else can elaborate.
I'd rather have a movie version of Alien : Isolation than Prometheus 2...I think it's a great way of sustaining Ripley's legacy, whose story was always more interesting than anything else in the series.
Quote from: Game_Over_Man on Feb 24, 2014, 10:11:24 PM
I'd rather have a movie version of Alien : Isolation than Prometheus 2...I think it's a great way of sustaining Ripley's legacy, whose story was always more interesting than anything else in the series.
I don't feel the same, Isolation is fine because it's one game but otherwise you're disrespecting Alien3.
Ripley should've died with Alien3.
Let the franchise move on.
She did die in Alien3.
And subsequently brought back to life albeit as a clone...she's still alive in the story, and I want her to wipe out company with an army of Xeno's...
Ripley 8 is different character. She thinks differently, she acts differently.
Quote from: Game_Over_Man on Feb 25, 2014, 05:49:56 PM
And subsequently brought back to life albeit as a clone...she's still alive in the story, and I want her to wipe out company with an army of Xeno's...
What Master said Ripley 8 is a different person and Ripley's legacy as well as herself should've died with Alien3.
Ripley and Hicks and Newt should have kept missing in space or just came back to Earth with the Sulaco,
the movies continued from alien 3 with the focus on Ripley while the movie is called Alien(s) they just shifted the lead role to Ripley instead of the deadly and mysterious xenomorph,
wich was the worst idea and have lead to the crap movies after Aliens.
Do you think the built in audience will fall for it twice?
Thats an uphill one.
Quote from: RobThom on Mar 13, 2014, 08:17:32 PM
Do you think the built in audience will fall for it twice?
Thats an uphill one.
What?
Why don't we go with FOX rather than Cineworld?
http://www.comingsoon.net/news/movienews.php?id=116301 (http://www.comingsoon.net/news/movienews.php?id=116301)
Not confirmed as Prometheus 2, but more than likely. March 4th 2016.
Rewatched PROMETHEUS the other day (one of the fan-edits), and I must say that it had potential. Feel like they should've saved the Deacon for PROMETHEUS 2. The way it is now it feels kind of campy. In fact there is a lot of campy stuff in PROMETHEUS.
Anywho, looking forward to PROMETHEUS 2. 2016 feels like far away.
There's a shit ton of other projects Ridley Scott could be making for that 2016 release spot.
He mentioned "another sci fi" in an interview with Empire recently and I'm pretty sure he wasn't referring to Prometheus 2 or The Forever War.
Hence the 'not confirmed as Prometheus 2' bit.
Quote from: TheBATMAN on Mar 22, 2014, 12:29:04 AM
Hence the 'not confirmed as Prometheus 2' bit.
You did say "but more than likely" though.
It's not necessarily likely that it'll be Prometheus 2.
A mystery film with a dated release in a prime slot with Ridley Scott at the helm and Fox producing. Sounds like it's probably going to be Prometheus to me especially since last we heard the script was ready to go. Fox have never been keen on letting the Alien franchise lie for too long.
That said, I do wonder if Fox are taking a punt on a The Forever Wars given Scott's comments on a The Counsellor directors commentary. Sounds like he's keen to get going. Not sure if Fox will be though, especially with Prometheus 2 waiting on the sidelines.
PG-13 The Forever War. Yeeeeeesssssssssss! ;)
Anyway I just read that Scott had planned on casting for WOOL early this year (which Fox owns the rights for).
So I imagine the movie that is coming out in 2016 is WOOL.
The only source on Wool's casting progress is An anonymous Daily Mirror source. Don't know if I'd give it too much weight.
Also it's being directed by J Blakeson according to previous reports. Scott is producing.
It could be WOOL though.
Sure. There's a long list of what it could be considering Scott's slate.
I still think there's plenty more chance of it being a Prometheus sequel or The Forever War considering just how Scott and Fox have talked about them recently.
Out of all the could be options I would like it to be Prometheus 2 myself.
There's other directors I'd like to see do The Forever War. I think Ridley Scott is too much of a production line director at this point, for understandable reasons of course. His last bunch of films have really just been adequate and slightly above average at best, but far from excellent.