Ahem…As a few of you figured out the Space Jockey concept art was in fact an April Fool’s from the pencil of none other than our very own amazingly talented Cellien.
And as well that we’ve also made the 10 Most Heartbreaking April Fool’s Movie News Scoops (2011). And there’s more. Other movie sites picked up the image and had a bit of a run with it: Aint It Cool News, JoBlo and FilmShaft.
ORIGINAL APRIL FOOL’S POST: This finally answers the question is Prometheus related to Alien. We’ve scooped an exclusive sneak peak at some concept art from 20th Century Fox:
Most interesting is the inclusion of the Predator shoulder-cannon in the design and the lack of legs. Click here for the full size image (currently hosted on my personal host, it’ll be in the Gallery soon) and keep an eye out for more exclusive content.
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Well f**k me sideways.
What the hell? What's with the shoulder cannon?
So glad the preds are officially canon with the alien universe ;D
:laugh:
Yeah, okay.
f**k this movie, I'm out.
I actually saw this over at IMDB so either AvPGalaxy stole it from there or some lurker took it already. People seem to be pretty happy. They're flippin out over there about the whole Predator canon thing. At least its official now.
Quote from: SiL on Apr 01, 2011, 06:24:11 AM
Yeah, okay.
f**k this movie, I'm out.
Oh boy. This is going to be fun to watch.
Pretty sweet sketch actually.
He doesn't necessarily NOT have legs, they could just be hard to distinguish due to his stance/lighting. But yeah i agree, i'm very intrigued with the direction this is going. Did NOT expect that.
Neat pic indeed.
would be nice to have something more than "We got this from Fox" to go by, though.
ok... i feel kind of stupid after seen this.... lol 4111??!
Oh man dat space joc-
is that a shoulder cannon.
Space Jockey looks very creepy.
...did it mug a Predator?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WofqmWpXJZ8# (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WofqmWpXJZ8#)
Guys, come on.
yup, space jockey and a shoulder cannon so.... now what? any news that the xenomorphs are involved?
Prometheus should be named Aliens vs. Space Jockeys vs. Humans vs. Predators. Just kidding, this is some excelent news and it boosted my hopes again. The space jockey looks good, better than I've imagined, it really shows Giger's work and talent (like that is arguable).
Now I just hope this isn't some April Fool's joke :)
guys just keep in mind the term CONCEPT art, doesn't necessarily mean it'll be apart of the final product, i mean most, if not ALL of us, have seen some of the rejected Alien Concepts right?
what about his backpack
Quote from: Byohzrd on Apr 01, 2011, 06:57:01 AM
guys just keep in mind the term CONCEPT art, doesn't necessarily mean it'll be apart of the final product, i mean most, if not ALL of us, have seen some of the rejected Alien Concepts right?
Yes, but that they're even considering this is bullshit.
Quote from: Sexy Poot on Apr 01, 2011, 06:22:16 AM
So glad the preds are officially canon with the alien universe ;D
predxeno will be happy :-X
Quote from: XenoVC on Apr 01, 2011, 06:57:59 AM
what about his backpack
That would be the Predator med pack they keep attached to the caster.
Seriously I can't believe their even thinking of doing this! We got Ridley back and he does this?
What the f**k.
Quote from: Darkoo on Apr 01, 2011, 07:04:46 AM
predxeno will be happy :-X
Jockeys ARE Predators! :o
Oh, come on SiL. Lighten up, man. You act as if the whole franchise is coming to an end.
I think it's a lovely aesthetic, and adds a whole new depth to the jockey mythos. Are they Predators? Only time will tell.
OmegaZilla was more accurate than we ever believed!
yes finally! i dont know about the shoulder cannon though :-\
Quote from: Space Sweeper on Apr 01, 2011, 07:06:21 AM
Oh, come on SiL. Lighten up, man. You act as if the whole franchise is coming to an end.
But it is! Any
true fan can see this is
a load of shit.
Quote from: SiL on Apr 01, 2011, 07:08:34 AM
Quote from: Space Sweeper on Apr 01, 2011, 07:06:21 AM
Oh, come on SiL. Lighten up, man. You act as if the whole franchise is coming to an end.
But it is! Any true fan can see this is a load of shit.
I agree, it's total Bull crap!
I can't believe they chose AvP over Alien on which franchise to continue!
I bet it lives in a pyramid.
Quote from: SiL on Apr 01, 2011, 07:08:34 AM
Quote from: Space Sweeper on Apr 01, 2011, 07:06:21 AM
Oh, come on SiL. Lighten up, man. You act as if the whole franchise is coming to an end.
But it is! Any true fan can see this is a load of shit.
I bite my thumb at thee.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JLoL-0NybZY#ws (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JLoL-0NybZY#ws)
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Its not April Fools. Its over at IMDB and the official FOX site. Its legit. Just coincidence its April 1st.
as a matter of fact, a man on twitter just confirmed it to me in a DM.
Quote from: Sexy Poot on Apr 01, 2011, 07:23:26 AM
Its not April Fools. Its over at IMDB and the official FOX site. Its legit. Just coincidence its April 1st.
Hmm...
Fox eh?
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So obviously an april fools.
It's over at IMDB too man, its legit!
Apparently Predators really inspired love from our over lords.
Y'know, Fox.
Quote from: Cap. Fitzgerald on Apr 01, 2011, 07:37:08 AM
It's over at IMDB too man, its legit!
(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.hayling.co.uk%2Fimages%2FNukeOrbit.jpg&hash=01eac70d26af44b250abde4af608a897ea363efd)
It just needs some detail changes. Make the vest more shaped on his arms, lose the backpack and the shoulder canon (there are enough bad connections between alien races), and lose those three round shapes from his hips and widen the legs to not look like a friggen mermaid or snail.
Nice piece of art.... the plasmacaster has freaked me out whether its true or not!! :D
It looks really well done. Very creepy looking. Fans have always wondered if Space Jockeys and Predators are somehow connected.
April fools
Amazing. Can't believe my eyes. Happy fools day. It's April 1st!
Quote from: Darkness on Apr 01, 2011, 08:14:22 AM
It looks really well done. Very creepy looking. Fans have always wondered if Space Jockeys and Predators are somehow connected.
I don't know how many fans were wondering, I know a lot of them were hoping the two aren't connected.
In any way.
Ever.
Plasma Caster? Really?
Quote from: Ghostface on Apr 01, 2011, 08:14:31 AM
April fools
+100
definitely - i mean scott is directing, he would by no means include the predator franchise or make any references to it... it's just not happening.
Ok we basicly know nothing about the Space Jockeys. will they have any connection with the Predators we will see later on. They said it will be an Alien movie so expect to see one. This is only a concept as in an idea. No one said yes the final version of the movie will have the Space Jockeys with sholder canons and heat vision and wrist blades. Stay calm and just be patient. Erich von Daniken said it himself "It is a time when HR Giger's monster didn't exist. "I have to create something new." Maybe this one wont be the same as the first 4 with aliens just breaking loose and killing everyone.
Good one ;D
Good joke guys. :D
100 % JOKE ;D
See, this Jockey is gonna have to speak with clicks and growls now. :D Looks creepy but I'm not sold on the idea.
Are April Fools jokes canon?
That's for predxeno to decide. Not sure if that's relevant, however. :P
Did anyone even considered the fact that maybe the Predators stole the technology from the Jockeys?
Quote from: azrael55 on Apr 01, 2011, 08:41:39 AM
Quote from: Ghostface on Apr 01, 2011, 08:14:31 AM
April fools
+100
definitely - i mean scott is directing, he would by no means include the predator franchise or make any references to it... it's just not happening.
How can you be sure of that? Scott has made some really shitty movies before you know
:D
Must admit, that got a giggle out of me. I expected some "scoop" today.
Just spoke to Herrn Giger. He confirmed but corrected, that it´s not an Predator Plasma caster but a simple hairdryer. Charlize Theron insisted on adding it to the final SJ design.
Not bad actually. I want to see this flick already.
Quote from: ICEMAN_89 on Apr 01, 2011, 09:30:19 AM
Quote from: azrael55 on Apr 01, 2011, 08:41:39 AM
Quote from: Ghostface on Apr 01, 2011, 08:14:31 AM
April fools
+100
definitely - i mean scott is directing, he would by no means include the predator franchise or make any references to it... it's just not happening.
How can you be sure of that? Scott has made some really shitty movies before you know
u seem to be pretty new to the whole ridley scott / james cameron vs avp topic... avp raped the whole alien myth, that scott and giger more or less started. why do you think scott would wanna f**k himself with prometheus? of course no one knows how prometheus will turn out to be - but scott would certainly not want to connect the alien and predator franchise in any of his movies.
hahahaha!
Bill Murray has signed on for Ghostbusters 3, too!
EDIT: HA! It's so sweet how some folks are going for this!
Quote from: Corporal Hicks on Apr 01, 2011, 07:00:21 AM
<p>This finally answers the question is Prometheus related to Alien. We've scooped an exclusive sneak peak at some concept art from 20th Century Fox:</p><p><img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-4529\" title=\"01042011_01\" src=\"http://www.avpgalaxy.net/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/01042011_01.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"400\" /></p><p>Most interesting is the inclusion of the Predator shoulder-cannon in the design and the lack of legs. <a href=\"http://saturn.afmu.com/~virtec20/avpgexclusive.png\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"lightbox[4528]\" title=\"AvPG Exclusive: Prometheus Concept Art\">Click here</a> for the full size image (currently hosted on my personal host, it'll be in the Gallery soon) and keep an eye out for more exclusive content.</p><p><a href=\"http://www.avpgalaxy.net/?p=4528\">Link To Post</a>
This is awesome!!!!
The first Prometheus concept art :)
-alienhunter14
Very nice art, but c'mon...April Fools and all...
Where's the facehugger with the cloaking device?
or The Queen with the quadruple wristblades.. or or.. the Drone Alien with the predator spear, netgun and shoulder mounted nukes!? :D
Just realised that this has to be april fools :)
A nice one though! Got me really angry and excited at the same time ;D
:o (Seeing the Space Jockey)
??? (Seeing the shoulder cannon)
:laugh: (Finally getting it)
this had better be an april fools!
Giger might never have seen Predator, maybe the shoulder canon was his idea, not realising it's already been done before :P haha
But this does seem like an April Fools...
...but I guess I hope not :)
So where exactly on the FOX site is this?
Yeah, or on IMDB...
God-damned AVPG select-members conspiricy I tell thee ;D
Guys dont forget Mr Scott mentioned the space jockey is just a suit & is controlled by its operator,so it can not have anything to do with the predators
actually that cannon looks oddly like one we have seen before...The first alien anyone? that thing attached to the space jockey chair anyone? looks quite a bit like the shoulder cannon doesn't it?
my theory is that the technology was sold to the predators from the space jockeys. just in a smaller package. even the chair that wolf sits in in AVPR looks similar.
I hate to say it but maybe they will be connected some how :(
PROMETHEUS? SPACE JOCKEY? PREDATOR PLASMA CASTER? APRIL 1ST?
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XenoVC, Sexy Poot, and Fitz, well done for playing along ;D did you get asked to play along by PM or something? i'm kind of jealous :D
I like it. I hope it's real.
Nice pic, though I wouldn't say it says that there's a 100% chance of Aliens. Is the shoulder cannon Predator related? I got the impression that this would be a Ridley Scott unique film and I didn't imagine that he would include Predator references in his own story otherwise I would have made a thread asking about that. Do you think that the fact that a space jockey has a shoulder cannon is proof that they've come into contact with Predators? Remember the space jockey skull in the trophy room in AVPR?
Oh, the wackiness.
It's actually a sweet piece of artwork. Get rid of the shoulder cannon and I'd be kinda sad that it's not legit.
This is much better. Aprilz Foolzez
(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2F4.bp.blogspot.com%2F_8GJbAAr1DY8%2FTRI-PWnvgbI%2FAAAAAAAACRw%2F8VVpWw28ESs%2Fs1600%2Fspace_jockey_ii_by_bloommer-d32jg3r.jpeg&hash=dcd253d7a1b4bdc8fd30d3e2d869239d46114e5e)
A shoulder cannon on...a space jockey?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lm_GPkOfVKI#ws (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lm_GPkOfVKI#ws)
This is so April Fools. The shoulder canon is a give away.
(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi54.tinypic.com%2Fnmyfr5.png&hash=0ae1d1e982a56cd7582fe667d8a241deaa118db4)
If this was real it would be all over the net. I guess some one thinks we're that stupid. Love the image however.
Quote from: Cap. Fitzgerald on Apr 01, 2011, 07:06:53 AM
OmegaZilla was more accurate than we ever believed!
[
Insert Twentieth Century Fox Theme here]
Hah, for an instant I believed that the image was truely official. But hey, I already had someone fooling me with supposed news about Steven Spielberg being injured on the set of a film, I looked at the picture, saw the cannon, thought again about Scott and AvP, put 2 and 2 together... April's Fool! :D
But hey, apart from the shoulder cannon, I wouldn't have minded this design for the actual film (even if I still prefer that Doug's design over every one I could see!)
Who's the artist behind that?
I think its awesome aprils fools or not
Yeah, oddly-quiet-Corporal-Hicks, who's the artist behind it?
I'm sad that this is such an obvious April Fool's joke. It's really quite cool.
Great joke guys. I was worried for a moment.
I was about to jump the tenth floor building...
If this isnt a joke then they stole my idea!!!
I mentioned this somewhere in one of these Prometheus threads.
That the Preds beat up the Jockeys for their stuff including the Aliens.
Quote from: Valaquen on Apr 01, 2011, 04:41:56 PM
Yeah, oddly-quiet-Corporal-Hicks, who's the artist behind it?
Exactly what I want to know. Joke or not it's a very proficient piece of art; one of the best takes on a Space Jockey since Doug Williams had a go, as far as I'm concerned.
Quote from: sak1na on Apr 01, 2011, 08:42:10 AM
Erich von Daniken said it himself "It is a time when HR Giger's monster didn't exist. "I have to create something new." Maybe this one wont be the same as the first 4 with aliens just breaking loose and killing everyone.
When did Erich von Daniken become a part of this? :O
I know this is a joke, but I don't see why it couldn't work in-film, so long as they don't reference anything else. It'd be just like the Alien skull in Predator 2 - those who want to can take it as proof that the two universes are one, and those who don't can easily dismiss it as a reused prop design - after all, we don't think Firefly and Starship Troopers are part of the same universe, do we guys?
Guys?
...Oh, dead God, no.
Quote from: Mr. Domino on Apr 01, 2011, 05:57:49 PM
I know this is a joke, but I don't see why it couldn't work in-film, so long as they don't reference anything else. It'd be just like the Alien skull in Predator 2 - those who want to can take it as proof that the two universes are one, and those who don't can easily dismiss it as a reused prop design - after all, we don't think Firefly and Starship Troopers are part of the same universe, do we guys?
Guys?
...Oh, dead God, no.
Malcolm Reynolds was doing his part.
Spoiler
(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2F26.media.tumblr.com%2Ftumblr_lhcopoxPrV1qh7tg7o1_400.jpg&hash=89a17c6bf217b7a95ffacf20b058b40415253674)
Don't forget Starship Troopers and Power Rangers.
Quote from: Michael Harper on Apr 01, 2011, 05:37:06 PM
When did Erich von Daniken become a part of this? :O
I suppose ever since Ridley Scott did the interview with Don Shay for the laserdisc, although there was a bit of Daniken style inspiration in the original Alien script Or did you think Erich was being interviewed, well he wasn't.
I suppose also we're going to probably watch this space jockey image turning up on one blog after another as official leaked concept work.
I wish this was a joke. We know nothing about it being a joke, it's just coincidental guys.
Quote from: Mikey on Apr 01, 2011, 06:37:54 PM
I wish this was a joke. We know nothing about it being a joke, it's just coincidental guys.
Well it's just something that someone painted this year.
If it's coincidental, it's by someone who really ought to learn to come up with something new
Quote from: Valaquen on Apr 01, 2011, 04:41:56 PM
Yeah, oddly-quiet-Corporal-Hicks, who's the artist behind it?
According to the watermark it's someone Lowry. I'm awaiting final confirmation on his details soon. :)
It looks like someone has messed around with starwars concept art for general greivous and made a few additions such as the shoulder canon and taken the space jockeys head from a few sketches that were circulating a few months back which some people thought was official space jockey art, but turned out to be some artist just showing a few sketches on his site, i'm gonna call b.s. on this one.
It seems that they're incorporating the back story of the Predators being pirates & hijacking the Space Jockey's technology/weapons hence the shoulder cannon. If so, then its safe to say the Preds also stole Zenomorph eggs from them to utilize as a worthy trophy to hunt.
I'm wondering if the Zenomorph itself is a naturally evolved creature native to the Jockey's home planet or if they genetically engineered them as biological weapons to be like a plague of locusts as their tribes wage war against each other.
I'm loving this concept art, to finally see them without their suit is just awesome!
Ha good April fools joke. Pretty nice concept minus predator shoulder cannon.
maybe the pred gun means that the space jockeys killed all the predators and took their shit 8)
LOL wow that looks really stupid. and YES the xenomorph will be in the movie...but not the way you see it as or assume.
I swear the only thing there making people mad is the cannon.As a predator fan myself I dont care if it has a cannon or not.But I can see where there coming from.ANd its not like this is the first time the jockeys supposedly had contact with the predators remember the begining to AVP-R how come no one said anything then.The predators managed to KILL one.
Quote from: Bone collector on Apr 01, 2011, 08:31:49 PM
I swear the only thing there making people mad is the cannon.As a predator fan myself I dont care if it has a cannon or not.But I can see where there coming from.ANd its not like this is the first time the jockeys supposedly had contact with the predators remember the begining to AVP-R how come no one said anything then.The predators managed to KILL one.
Both AVP and AVP-R were joke.
Considering this as being a part of the Alien universe is just... as considering Predator being a part of the King Kong universe (you know... everybody knows that King Kong's family got murdered by Super Predator ::) )
Alien is fine in its universe, predator aswell, and the avp corssover are separated from both so it's fine.
But mixing one into another as real material for the movie is just wrong.
Or maybe you would like to see Harry Potter saving the world from the Alien invasion of Independance day? No?
Quote from: SiL on Apr 01, 2011, 07:38:04 AM
Apparently Predators really inspired love from our over lords.
I thought it was clever :(
:P
Lowry?
That may be a problem on the account of being dead,good one Hicks ;)
Cool pic though,love the style,glad its a joke though :laugh:
Looks sick, I love it!!!
Surely this is a joke although i actually like it quite a bit... o well :laugh:
Quote from: OmegaZilla on Apr 01, 2011, 06:00:35 PM
Don't forget Starship Troopers and Power Rangers.
Power Rangers didn't have Alliance soldiers running around in leftover armor from when Starship Troopers was shot. Firefly did.
Quote from: Space Sweeper on Apr 01, 2011, 08:34:36 PM
Quote from: Alienseseses on Apr 01, 2011, 03:16:58 PM
I like it. I hope it's real.
Dude.
What? I think it looks cool. It can be shot in a really atmospheric way. And yes, I hope it's real. I know it probably isn't, but it should be.
Why does the disc jockey(sic) have a hair dryer on it's shoulder?????????????
Quote from: Mr. Domino on Apr 01, 2011, 09:11:33 PM
Quote from: OmegaZilla on Apr 01, 2011, 06:00:35 PM
Don't forget Starship Troopers and Power Rangers.
Power Rangers didn't have Alliance soldiers running around in leftover armor from when Starship Troopers was shot. Firefly did.
actually, yes, that is exactly what it had.
Quote from: Brother on Apr 01, 2011, 08:26:17 AM
Quote from: Darkness on Apr 01, 2011, 08:14:22 AM
It looks really well done. Very creepy looking. Fans have always wondered if Space Jockeys and Predators are somehow connected.
I don't know how many fans were wondering, I know a lot of them were hoping the two aren't connected.
In any way.
Ever.
Quote from: chupacabras acheronsis on Apr 01, 2011, 09:18:47 PM
actually, yes, that is exactly what it had.
After Googling the claim, Domino returns with a grin on his faceThat's awesome. Show's you how long its been since I watched Power Rangers. Actually, further proves my point, too.
Quote from: eyesofthedemon on Apr 01, 2011, 08:58:24 PM
Lowry?
That may be a problem on the account of being dead,good one Hicks ;)
Cool pic though,love the style,glad its a joke though :laugh:
No, seriously...The artist's name is Lowry...He's not dead. I hope he's not.
Quote from: SiL on Apr 01, 2011, 08:49:29 PM
Quote from: SiL on Apr 01, 2011, 07:38:04 AM
Apparently Predators really inspired love from our over lords.
I thought it was clever :(
:P
I just got it :P
Quote from: Corporal Hicks on Apr 01, 2011, 09:32:28 PM
No, seriously...The artist's name is Lowry...He's not dead. I hope he's not.
I hope he isn't too! :'(
Hicks, Mikey, even if you're not BSing, nobody's going to believe you until tomorrow at the earliest.
Just sayin.
But it's April 2nd already.
... oh, right. America.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7qKcJF4fOPs# (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7qKcJF4fOPs#)
Though I wish it was real since I don't mind a space jockey/predator connection...
Just something I thought I'd throw together :)
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Ahem...As a few of you figured out the Space Jockey concept art was in fact an April Fool's from the pencil of none other than our very own amazingly talented Cellien. And as well that we've also made the 10 Most Heartbreaking April Fool's Movie News Scoops (2011). And there's more. Other movie sites picked up the image and had a bit of a run with it: Aint It Cool News, JoBlo and FilmShaft.
http://www.themoviepool.com/movie-stuff/item/966-10-most-heartbreaking-april-fools-movie-news-scoops-2011.html (http://www.themoviepool.com/movie-stuff/item/966-10-most-heartbreaking-april-fools-movie-news-scoops-2011.html)
http://www.aintitcool.com/node/49109 (http://www.aintitcool.com/node/49109)
http://www.joblo.com/arrow/index.php?id=27438 (http://www.joblo.com/arrow/index.php?id=27438)
http://www.filmshaft.com/first-look-space-jockey-from-ridley-scotts-prometheus/ (http://www.filmshaft.com/first-look-space-jockey-from-ridley-scotts-prometheus/)
I still don't think it was funny. >:(
Quote from: predxeno on Apr 01, 2011, 10:08:10 PM
I still don't think it was funny. >:(
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Also, y'know, April Fools isn't always about being funny, just taking the piss.
I've been laughing for hours today. This was great! Thanks for those who fell for it! You all made my day. :]
Quote from: Corporal Hicks on Apr 01, 2011, 10:07:23 PM
Ahem...As a few of you figured out the Space Jockey concept art was in fact an April Fool's from the pencil of none other than our very own amazingly talented Cellien. And as well that we've also made the 10 Most Heartbreaking April Fool's Movie News Scoops (2011). And there's more. Other movie sites picked up the image and had a bit of a run with it: Aint It Cool News, JoBlo and FilmShaft.
Cellien! Excellent. Must investigate further.
Quote from: Mikey on Apr 01, 2011, 10:12:46 PM
I've been laughing for hours today. This was great! Thanks for those who fell for it! You all made my day. :]
Indeed. The people who take it so personally make it all the funnier. >_>
So if I made a thread claiming that Ridley Scott has officially pronounced that there will be no Aliens in Prometheus and that it will be completely unrelated to his 1979 masterpiece, people will think that's funny? :-\
I'm happy to say it's the only April Fools I've fell for. But it is awesome nonetheless :)
Quote from: Sharp Sticks on Apr 01, 2011, 10:13:01 PM
Quote from: Corporal Hicks on Apr 01, 2011, 10:07:23 PM
Ahem...As a few of you figured out the Space Jockey concept art was in fact an April Fool's from the pencil of none other than our very own amazingly talented Cellien. And as well that we've also made the 10 Most Heartbreaking April Fool's Movie News Scoops (2011). And there's more. Other movie sites picked up the image and had a bit of a run with it: Aint It Cool News, JoBlo and FilmShaft.
Cellien! Excellent. Must investigate further.
http://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/index.php?action=profile;u=948 (http://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/index.php?action=profile;u=948)
All job requests and commissions come through me first.
Quote from: predxeno on Apr 01, 2011, 10:14:59 PM
So if I made a thread claiming that Ridley Scott has officially pronounced that there will be no Aliens in Prometheus and that it will be completely unrelated to his 1979 masterpiece, people will think that's funny? :-\
No, because you're not going to produce any interesting art and nobody is going to consider that authentic without proof.
Quote from: Corporal Hicks on Apr 01, 2011, 10:15:38 PM
http://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/index.php?action=profile;u=948 (http://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/index.php?action=profile;u=948)
All job requests and commissions come through me first.
Terrific, thank you.
I knew it was fake, but I think it is funny that IMDB, and other sites picked it up and ran with it, thinking it was real. Thats the internet for ya.
Quote from: bleau on Apr 01, 2011, 10:19:01 PM
I knew it was fake, but I think it is funny that IMDB, and other sites picked it up and ran with it, thinking it was real. Thats the internet for ya.
Apparently we have very different senses of humor.
I hink that it got picked up speaks volumes about how good Cellien's work was. Props. All the props.
Quote from: predxeno on Apr 01, 2011, 10:19:56 PM
Quote from: bleau on Apr 01, 2011, 10:19:01 PM
I knew it was fake, but I think it is funny that IMDB, and other sites picked it up and ran with it, thinking it was real. Thats the internet for ya.
Apparently we have very different senses of humor.
That's quite clear.
Quote from: predxeno on Apr 01, 2011, 10:19:56 PM
Quote from: bleau on Apr 01, 2011, 10:19:01 PM
I knew it was fake, but I think it is funny that IMDB, and other sites picked it up and ran with it, thinking it was real. Thats the internet for ya.
Apparently we have very different senses of humor.
I was kind of duked by a member last year, so I was ready.
I am LOL ;D right now because your mad about it not being real. OH Predxeno, this is priceless.
I am sorry for you though. :)
Quote from: predxeno on Apr 01, 2011, 10:19:56 PM
Apparently we have very different senses of humor.
Christ, it took you this long to figure out that you and the rest of the forum don't exactly see eye to eye?
Also, I find it interesting how the lower part of the Jockey's face resembles a facehugger, with the tube, or trunk, forming the "tail". Now THAT's a detail I definitely wouldn't mind seeing make it into the film.
Oh man I cant believe this got that far :laugh:
I realized what it was immediately and decided I'd run with it.
Brilliant joke Hicks.
Credit's gotta go to Vul for the idea and Cellien for the artwork.
Woah. I thought it was a joke from someone working on the film.
Ceillien haz skillz!
Haha, thanks for the kind words guys. Had fun doing it. Not everyday you can make an excuse to work on something you really love. I usually only get to work on ... erm ...not so exciting... (<--understatement) projects for work.
I knew it was fake from the get go but awesome props for the work, dude. Certainly looked the part!!
Funny stuff folks.
Cellien u sux.
K?
Cellien, it's brilliant, I think you should design this stuff for realz.
Quote from: Cellien on Apr 01, 2011, 10:40:51 PM
Haha, thanks for the kind words guys. Had fun doing it. Not everyday you can make an excuse to work on something you really love. I usually only get to work on ... erm ...not so exciting... (<--understatement) projects for work.
Why didn't they hire you?!
lol best joke ever i expect alot of pissed off people im just imagining the members going from 14 520 to like 9002 just for people who take this so serious
I'll still stay. AvPG is, afterall, my facebook. ;) :D
Quote from: JaaayDee on Apr 01, 2011, 10:53:20 PM
Quote from: Cellien on Apr 01, 2011, 10:40:51 PM
Haha, thanks for the kind words guys. Had fun doing it. Not everyday you can make an excuse to work on something you really love. I usually only get to work on ... erm ...not so exciting... (<--understatement) projects for work.
Why didn't they hire you?!
I haven't done much in that style tbh, but I was pleased with the results.
Now that that piece of awesome artwork is a fake, I wonder when exactly we are going to get Official Artwork. Or something. Sigh. It won't be for a long time, will it? :(
You guys are ruthless. :laugh:
...crap. I didn't get to rant over the pic before the word was out. :-\ ;) That's some damn fine artwork, though. :o
really? april fools is so gay, I'm glad this isn't real, a shoulder cannon? gtfo
Haha now that the cats oooooouta the bag, this was great. Its such an awesome piece of art. Saw it last night and ran with it as well to the point the Hicks messaged me asking if it really was spotted over at IMDB like I told everyone lol. Hope this gets topped next year. ;D
Quote from: predxeno on Apr 01, 2011, 10:14:59 PM
So if I made a thread claiming that Ridley Scott has officially pronounced that there will be no Aliens in Prometheus and that it will be completely unrelated to his 1979 masterpiece, people will think that's funny? :-\
With your track record?
:laugh:
Quote from: m138jewski on Apr 02, 2011, 12:29:20 AM
really? april fools is so gay, I'm glad this isn't real, a shoulder cannon? gtfo
I actually think this kind of thing is hilarious. I check all my favorite websites this day to see whether they update as usual or play a massive, often cruel prank. It's sort of like a game, but you aren't sure if you're playing or not.
Honestly, I really like the design. Take away the plasma cannon, and its really cool looking.
Way to go Cellien, even AICN'ers love the art.
April Fool's Day is Halloween for the internet.
And that's my observation for today.
You didn't already know that?
Those of us who don't think we're too old for it dress up as trolls and have fun with it.
Tis fun.
The biggest joke would be Fox hearing about this and actually using it.
Nice prank, you fooled me.Good artwork none the less.
Quote from: Corporal Hicks on Apr 01, 2011, 10:34:19 PM
Credit's gotta go to Vul for the idea
That
Buccaneer. :D
Quote from: Corporal Hicks on Apr 01, 2011, 10:34:19 PM
and Cellien for the artwork.
Great work Cellien, fooled me for a moment! :)
Someones a little late to the party...
I know its not 'canon' but isnt pred tech speculated as stolen technology, i know i have readit in a book or graphic novel somewhere. Such a primative social society having such advanced weaponry is a big contrast.
Quote from: Hive Tyrant on Apr 01, 2011, 08:55:20 AM
Good joke guys. :D
What did I tell you?
EDIT: I almost forgot -
magnificent job, Cellien. :)
At first looking at the art piece I was a bit confused...then I thought about it. The Predator cannon is the only part that is 'out-there' from the normal design.
But, does this not fit the idea that the Predator got its tech (reversed-engineered it) from a much more intelligent race? If that is true; then that means the Predator Shouldercannon is a reverse-engineered tech as well. Interestingly this fits very well. Jockies have amazing tech; Preds learn and improve their own tech from them. Then humans reverse-engineer FTL travel from the Preds.
Jockies haven't really been in much to say 'what' is canon for them; except for the overall body look. I think the Shouldercannon is more fitting to them than the Preds imo. (Jockies just don't look like an amazing melee race. I think that one Jockey comic can be ignored)
Interestingly...I'm getting Newborn vibes from its face. Expecially the eyes.
...hello? April Fools joke?
So the whole thing is a joke?
Well...thats pretty shitty keeping it up after April 1st.
It's ... the first paragraph of the news post says it's a joke. The last three pages of this thread have been about it being a joke. How did you miss this?
Because it didn't specifically say the image below was a fake. It sounded like they had a different image up; then replaced it with the proper one after the joke.
I wasn't on here when the post was first made; so I really had no way of telling.
Shame. The picture was very fitting. I liked the Newborn like eyes.
Hey The Hyena, been some time.
I really admire the artwork. I'm a student in Arts and I am really mesmerized with the meticulous pencil work. I want to grow up and be like Cellien :)
It's actually kinda crappy. Not skill-wise but, I mean, has anyone read the empire article or even seen the original SJ art by Giger? The thing is going to have a glass helmet.
Err... I guess Jockeys are born with glass helmets?
Quote from: Teape on Apr 02, 2011, 03:08:00 PM
It's actually kinda crappy. Not skill-wise but, I mean, has anyone read the empire article or even seen the original SJ art by Giger? The thing is going to have a glass helmet.
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The Jockey looks like it has a natural Gas-Mask than a Glass Helmet imo; going by its corpse.
I really can't believe it went so far. Cellien trolled half the Internet :laugh:
I have to say I'm kind of disappointed about the joke. I liked the small, but firm item connecting the two races. Oh well, at least its a Alien prequel, sort of.
Even though it was obviously a joke, basic April Fool's ettiquette dictates that if someone calls you on your claims being a joke, yoi have to own up. You can't openly deny it and swear on the veracity on your claims - that just makes you a douche. So even after numerous people guessed it, I was disappointed to see Galaxy staffers vehemently claim otherwise. Douchey, fellas.
it could have used a bullshit story. all that silence made everyone raise an eyebrow too soon.
at its peak, it should have took an official statement from Fox to call it out.
If they admitted it right away, the joke wouldn't have lasted a minute on the boards. Cheer up, fellas.
Quote from: Bishop2 on Apr 02, 2011, 04:58:08 PM
Even though it was obviously a joke, basic April Fool's ettiquette dictates that if someone calls you on your claims being a joke, yoi have to own up. You can't openly deny it and swear on the veracity on your claims - that just makes you a douche. So even after numerous people guessed it, I was disappointed to see Galaxy staffers vehemently claim otherwise. Douchey, fellas.
Technically, it was mine and Celliens joke, and we didn't deny it. We just didn't say anything.
The idea of a joke is ok; just abit of a tasteless joke because of the subject that everyone wants to know.
"Tasteless" may not be the word you're looking for :/
Well, "Not funny" then.
It's not the end of the world guys, it was just a little fun we were having. Let's not take it TOO seriously. Live a little.
And i believed that's the real shit which i'm gonna love. But i wouldn't be surprised if FOX came up with something like that.
I think that people ought to spend a few more days talking about this concept artwork as if it wasn't a joke
I think more people should act butthurt over a BRILLIANT April Fools joke. ;D
Quote from: Corporal Hicks on Apr 01, 2011, 09:32:28 PM
Quote from: eyesofthedemon on Apr 01, 2011, 08:58:24 PM
Lowry?
That may be a problem on the account of being dead,good one Hicks ;)
Cool pic though,love the style,glad its a joke though :laugh:
No, seriously...The artist's name is Lowry...He's not dead. I hope he's not.
:laugh: I thought it was a clever sign that it was a joke,Lowry being a famous but long dead artist,read too much into it i suppose ;)
Still an awesome pic though (minus the cannon) :laugh:
I think it's f**king awesome it went as far as it did. I keep randomly cracking up thinking about it.
And Cellien, you got skills dude. Even though we knew it was fake, it was good enough to fool a lot of people. Awesome, awesome work mate :)
It was awesome, and the art is brilliant.
Quote from: eyesofthedemon on Apr 02, 2011, 10:20:47 PM
:laugh: I thought it was a clever sign that it was a joke,Lowry being a famous but long dead artist,read too much into it i suppose ;)
My last name is indeed Lowry. :)
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Thank you for the compliments! But if you want to blame someone... blame Vulhala. IT WAS HIS IDEA!! *runs*
VULHALA!!!
I can't take credit for any of it! It's like the difference between Da Vinci creating the concept of an airplane against the guy who designed the Superjumbo :laugh:
Quote from: Vulhala on Apr 02, 2011, 11:04:43 PM
I can't take credit for any of it! It's like the difference between Da Vinci creating the concept of an airplane against the guy who designed the Superjumbo :laugh:
Well it was your idea. But I did egg it on :D
Well, is there any proper concept art out yet?
Nope.
Damn.
And taking about concept art:
Spoiler
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Spoiler
;D
Quote from: Lt. Ellen Ripley on Apr 03, 2011, 03:56:42 AM
And taking about concept art:
Spoiler
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Spoiler
;D
BAHAHAHA!!! Now this I could sit through 3 hours of. xD
GET TOO DA HOAM TREEE!!! DOO IT NAOW!!!!
Psst
I has true concept art.
Spoiler
(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi848.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fab43%2FOmegaZilla95%2FHumorous%2520Images%2520and%2520GIFs%2Fspacejockeyz.jpg&hash=df651d2506edd11a7f63851910f2a89621d1a6af)
Spoiler
Yes, they aired Spaghetti for the new film.
That's the concept art that attracted Ridley to the project, right?
Don't know about you guys but i like to listen to dark neoclassic music(eg arcana) in the background while viewing alien/predator related artwork or news.
Quote from: OmegaZilla on Apr 04, 2011, 05:56:55 PM
Psst
I has true concept art.
Spoiler
(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi848.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fab43%2FOmegaZilla95%2FHumorous%2520Images%2520and%2520GIFs%2Fspacejockeyz.jpg&hash=df651d2506edd11a7f63851910f2a89621d1a6af)
Spoiler
Yes, they aired Spaghetti for the new film.
Oh God.
Why did you keep that.
U no lkies? :(
I love it though. :P
I laughed so hard when I saw the shoulder canon, seriously that was awesome guys :laugh:
I thought it was a pretty bad ass design.
Quote from: AliceApocalypse on Apr 05, 2011, 05:29:58 PM
I laughed so hard when I saw the shoulder canon, seriously that was awesome guys :laugh:
I knew predxeno talks about it a lot, but use it as a weapon...
Awsome great design but the predator cannon. Na
lol are people still talking about this damn you vul
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Quote from: Space Sweeper on Apr 01, 2011, 07:06:21 AM
Oh, come on SiL. Lighten up, man. You act as if the whole franchise is coming to an end.
I think it's a lovely aesthetic, and adds a whole new depth to the jockey mythos. Are they Predators? Only time will tell.
Cant help but Doubt that they are predators. Given the comics.... and the fact that the jockey in Alien 1 was like twice as tall as any pred if it stood up.
still pisses me of that they have so much predator influence, i was hoping for something original. I hope that if the final desing is similar to predatos they at least give a cannonic explanation of why the two species are so dam similar in gear.
UPDATE: I just read the 9th page.... dammit
But the same stuff was on page one.
lol you know alien came before predator and i highly doubt ridley thinks comics are cannon
and that fox owns both franchise i see same shit used over all the time in other movies even same stunt shots used in three or four movies there is no logic in what they do its just for money they see somthing that sells and they make a similar theme
again vul you have dragged me into this thread again with this theme curse you see you tomorrow game night im coming for you
Quote from: beb on Apr 12, 2011, 02:08:00 AM
and that fox owns both franchise i see same shit used over all the time in other movies even same stunt shots used in three or four movies there is no logic in what they do its just for money they see somthing that sells and they make a similar theme
You know that this whole topic is a joke, right?
yes i do know its a joke but the damn thing has broken off into another discussion about the bullshit about the actual differences between the movies not that damn piece of artwork that is well done i new from the beginning about the april fools joke just check comingsoon.net it would have been posted on there but it was fake anyways people are actually discussing the similarity thats why i cursed vul for doing the damn thing if you even get my responce
if you even read my earlier posts ghost rider you would know i playfully cursed this thread for even putting it in peoples head even though its not real artwork for the movie
beb, don't double post. If your posts are so close together, just edit the previous one.
thank you for the insight doom i am new to this so i forget that i can do that
Quote from: Vulhala on Apr 11, 2011, 08:31:03 AM
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:laugh: :laugh:
Holy shit, long time no see, xeno_alpha_07!
What the hell is he doing here? :laugh:
You got a problem Vul? Maybe we should cut you up.
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Vul. Dont you know by now
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I see the muppet show has arrived
Huh?
..and those balcony guys. Theyre awesome, the original trolls.
(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Famericanthings.files.wordpress.com%2F2010%2F04%2Fmuppet-show-by-theeweddingparty-files-wordpressdotcom.jpg&hash=30802fc36381690c0c0483314bc257cb7c0d0eff)
Quote from: Fujimaster on Apr 20, 2011, 12:25:39 PM
..and those balcony guys. Theyre awesome, the original trolls.
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ha ha yeah !! those guys were awesome too funny.
No mo posts from banban.
But...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a0aERAJ18_s#ws (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a0aERAJ18_s#ws)
Apologies, I had to. Had.
No. Apology. Needed. Pure Epic!
I don't want to meet him on a dark street. :D
Like the majority here, yeah I think the "jockey" was meant to be a joke, but it's still a very interesting concept. I think it actually works in some ways (a believable look) but doesn't in others.(the shouder canon). I like it myself and later created something based on it...
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Epic necrothread is epic. I missed it the first time round so props for bumping it, kid.