Great new interview. Like the tidbit about the cut Weyland dream sequence. Presumably this was the scene to be shot in Spain that was cut for budgetary reasons -
http://www.slashgear.com/ridley-scott-talks-prometheus-with-slashgear-candid-uncut-02231334/ (http://www.slashgear.com/ridley-scott-talks-prometheus-with-slashgear-candid-uncut-02231334/)
Sounds like the Weyland sequence was the aborted Spain shoot. Wish they'd used it, because everyone knew it was bloody Weyland in there. And Ridley ... recut your film, please.
Quote from: Valaquen on Jun 03, 2012, 04:22:16 PM
Sounds like the Weyland sequence was the aborted Spain shoot. Wish they'd used it, because everyone knew it was bloody Weyland in there. And Ridley ... recut your film, please.
If they intended to have Guy Pearce in a dream sequence, why didn't they just shoot a cheaper alternative? Weyland sitting in a 2001 style Bedroom would have suited me. No need for hot chicks on Jet skis, no matter how cool that sounds.
I don't think we are getting an extended cut. Nothing more than a deleted/alternate/extended scene selection. Fan edit away to your heart's content!
Nice interview.. i'm digging the stuff about the black goo! :laugh:
It's definitely a swiss-knife bio-weapon.
Great interview with some interesting points to it.
Nice read,thanks for posting it
I so want a sequel now!
Quote from: eyesofthedemon on Jun 03, 2012, 05:29:58 PM
Nice read,thanks for posting it
I so want a sequel now!
I want a sequel minus Lindelof. And possibly Scott too, unfortunately. :( Its sad to say, but I've become less and less impressed with his output over the years.
I would however, love to see Chris Nolan take a crack at the next installment!
Quote from: Promethean Fire on Jun 03, 2012, 05:41:01 PM
I would however, love to see Chris Nolan take a crack at the next installment!
No! Just... No!
Prometheus: part 2
Starring Michael Caine, Christian Bale, Joseph Jordon Levitt, Cillian Murphy and Leonardo DiCaprio.
Just no.
Sorry to sound negative but f*ck Nolan. Keep his dirty hands off this one decent film. While prometheus is clearly cut down too short Nolan has the magical ability to make every film not only be too long but FEEL to long. I watched the 4 hour 40minute of das boot without getting bored, the dark knight made me fall asleep.
Quote from: Divpax on Jun 03, 2012, 06:02:20 PM
Quote from: Promethean Fire on Jun 03, 2012, 05:41:01 PM
I would however, love to see Chris Nolan take a crack at the next installment!
No! Just... No!
Prometheus: part 2
Starring Michael Caine, Christian Bale, Joseph Jordon Levitt, Cillian Murphy and Leonardo DiCaprio.
Just no.
Sorry to sound negative but f*ck Nolan. Keep his dirty hands off this one decent film. While prometheus is clearly cut down too short Nolan has the magical ability to make every film not only be too long but FEEL to long. I watched the 4 hour 40minute of das boot without getting bored, the dark knight made me fall asleep.
I'm not talking about "The Dark Knight" Nolan, I'm talklng about the "Memento" Nolan, "The Prestige" Nolan. Presumably, he still has the ability to deliver tight and effective pictures like those. Okay, so The Prestige may be a little shaky, but Memento is wound tighter than a gnat's ass.
Quote from: Promethean Fire on Jun 03, 2012, 05:41:01 PM
Quote from: eyesofthedemon on Jun 03, 2012, 05:29:58 PM
Nice read,thanks for posting it
I so want a sequel now!
I want a sequel minus Lindelof. And possibly Scott too, unfortunately. :( Its sad to say, but I've become less and less impressed with his output over the years.
I would however, love to see Chris Nolan take a crack at the next installment!
Is that the extent of your imagination? All the directors in all the world and you'd pick Nolan...
Quote from: Darth Vile on Jun 03, 2012, 06:15:38 PM
Quote from: Promethean Fire on Jun 03, 2012, 05:41:01 PM
Quote from: eyesofthedemon on Jun 03, 2012, 05:29:58 PM
Nice read,thanks for posting it
I so want a sequel now!
I want a sequel minus Lindelof. And possibly Scott too, unfortunately. :( Its sad to say, but I've become less and less impressed with his output over the years.
I would however, love to see Chris Nolan take a crack at the next installment!
Is that the extent of your imagination? All the directors in all the world and you'd pick Nolan...
No, I just have a preference for his work. If I had absolute creative control, then I'd hire Chris Cunningham. But he would scare the absolute shit out of any studio.
IMO there's still going to be an extended cut at some point. Of course they're not going to say "oh yeah there's a shitload of stuff I want to add" when the movie hasn't been released in the US yet! The last thing they want is the general public thinking that the movie is deserving of an extended cut which will make some pass on paying the 10+ bucks to see it in the theater.
I don't think it will take 25 years to release an extended cut, but remember for years Ridley had no desire to make any changes to Alien but finally came out with his directors cut of alien that added some new elements to the mythos. I'd be willing to wager that at some point, maybe not the initial release, but eventually there will be a cut with additional scenes added.
I really hope for an extended cut. It needs it just as much as Blade Runner or Kingdom of Heaven did. Usually I'm not into films spiraling towards 3 hours but this film can hold interest through intrigue and could easily hold you for another 30 minutes. But I think somewhere along the way someone forget that a certain amount of exposition would have just made sense of some of the character assumptions. I'm sure there is missing character stuff and I'd be very surprised if there wasn't more than just a frown of dissatisfaction from David when Shaw appears post op, there must be some fallout from her attacking Ford etc.
Also, if there are 17 crew members I reckon I can only account for 11 deaths, so either that's a fairly random number or some major battle with Fifileld was seriously cut down - given Janek's cut line "Kill everything" perhaps Fifield was spreading the infection wildly amongst his attackers making it neccesary to sterilise the landing bay. ?
It could certainly do with a bit more gore (which is something else I never thought I'd say).
I like the film, a lot, but there's no doubting that flaws could be ironed out if the appropriate extra footage exists.
I just read as much as I could stand of that interview. These guys really think they made a good film?
How could they be happy with it? I just don't understand.
Scott comes across a pretty belligerent in that interview. Is he blasted again? ;D
I really, really hope we get a decent extended cut. Because, based on a lot of what I've read and heard, there are definitely issues with edits and cuts.
Quote from: Vickers on Jun 04, 2012, 07:28:09 AM
I really, really hope we get a decent extended cut. Because, based on a lot of what I've read and heard, there are definitely issues with edits and cuts.
I think a lot of people get confused when talking about an 'edit' and think the inclusion of more material can make something better. It usually doesn't. If anything,
Prometheus is a bit flabby around the middle and could do with losing a few minutes to make the pace tighter. I'd always welcome a little more gore in an
Alien movie, and I think you can definitely tell that
Prometheus has been edited with a 15 certificate in mind. However, a tad more blood & guts/swearing won't fundamentally change a movie for the better.
Yeah everyone don't get it but you do i think we got your point... ::)
They really think they made an awesome movie, not just good but awesome that equals BLADE RUNNER or ALIEN...
I'm so happy that my fiends from the biz (people who actually worked with Scott or for Fox on the franchise) think the movie is really poorly written and is just some glorified AVP...
The backlash already begun on Lindelof twitter can't wait when it will be relased in the US and my friends will be pouring bile...
Quote from: NGR01 on Jun 04, 2012, 11:59:02 AM
Yeah everyone don't get it but you do i think we got your point... ::)
They really think they made an awesome movie, not just good but awesome that equals BLADE RUNNER or ALIEN...
I'm so happy that my fiends from the biz (people who actually worked with Scott or for Fox on the franchise) think the movie is really poorly written and is just some glorified AVP...
So, you're finally admitting where you got the intel..
LOL
never got any intel from fox.
this from a Friend that has ties with Fox and Scott but i never asked himanything about PROMETHEUS since he was not on that project. He juste wrote a very long review on facebook about the movie and this is what i refer to.
I ve told before where the intel i had came from but you never listened...
I think we're getting a tad vitriolic. I work in the industry myself but I've not seen the knives out for the film from anyone a la John Carter or Battleship. At least not in the States. And I really don't see any kind of Internet revolution happening on twitter or anywhere else.
Whatever division in opinion among hardcore fandom, it's going to make its bank, probably do quite well domestically and most likely get a sequel greenlit.
Quote from: Divpax on Jun 03, 2012, 06:02:20 PM
Quote from: Promethean Fire on Jun 03, 2012, 05:41:01 PM
I would however, love to see Chris Nolan take a crack at the next installment!
[...] I watched the 4 hour 40minute of das boot without getting bored [...]
Good man.
Speaking of not wanting Lindelof to return, you people might be in luck seeing as how he's looking to get back into TV again. He's said he's kind of spaced out with the movies he's been involved in.
Quote from: SpeedyMaxx on Jun 04, 2012, 01:32:28 PM
I think we're getting a tad vitriolic. I work in the industry myself but I've not seen the knives out for the film from anyone a la John Carter or Battleship. At least not in the States. And I really don't see any kind of Internet revolution happening on twitter or anywhere else.
Whatever division in opinion among hardcore fandom, it's going to make its bank, probably do quite well domestically and most likely get a sequel greenlit.
I'm not talkign about an general move but the people i know.
And i don't know EVERYBODY lol
And it was my point the movie has not come out yet in the US i'm expecting more of this from my fiends when it will.
On Lindeloff twitter you already have a few reactions but yeah most of the people wont go and piss on Damon porch.
I have no doubt the movie can be a success but i have no care for such things.
The fact that movie bombs or rule at the box office means shit to me.
I just judge the movie itself.
Quote from: NGR01 on Jun 04, 2012, 11:59:02 AM
Yeah everyone don't get it but you do i think we got your point... ::)
Not at all... but clearly there are some folk who are willing to go to great lengths writing reviews etc. Like it really matters, like it makes a difference.