So glad to see this name change. This is good News. We all know that 'Prometheus' was part of the 'ALIEN' series - denying it was always pointless. This action cements it into place inarguably and titles mean a lot. The amount of freight they carry behind them determines all kinds of expectations.
Besides, 'Prometheus 2'..? Really..? How corny was it going to get? Not withstanding Shaw and David's continuing exploration of the themes established in the first movie, how is Weyland Industries responding to the events set out in the first movie? ...by sending out the ship, Prometheus 2, to investigate? Covered in so much corn, I tell you and completely lacking in any merit in terms of story narrative.
As far as Blomkamp's movie goes. The title is not even known so it's still subject to every possible change you can care to nominate as far as I am concerned. I suspect once we know the title, we'll know exactly what the film will be about.
For all we know, Blomkamp's movie will be one of the speculated 'Prometheus' sequels.
Either way, 2 fresh entries in the series is a great thing. I'm hoping Scott's control over these will now put the licence back on its feet to become a decent quality series once again.
Soooo looking forward to this.
-Windebieste.