Started by Darkoo, Feb 21, 2011, 08:55:11 AM
QuoteThe mysterious 'space jockey' skeleton that appeared in the opening scenes of Alien is being designed as an eight-foot animatronic for the sci-fi thriller Prometheus.An insider revealed to Sky Movies that the character is being designed under the guidance of original Alien designer HR Giger. And it's not the only weird alien being designed by Ridley Scott, who is pressing ahead with his plans to depict a giant head piloting a ship, although that particular effect is likely to be CGI.Alien 30Ridley Scott on set of AlienThe movie was originally a prequel to director Ridley Scott's Alien, but has since developed into a project in its own right after Lost creator Damon Lindelof developed the script.But while Scott and Lindelof attempt to distance their project from the Alien franchise, it seems the "Space Jockey" will appear, alive and kicking, in the movie.There has been a huge amount of speculation over the past months as to what will and won't appear in the movie, but an insider told Sky Movies, "I've had further confirmation that the Space Jockey creature is definitely in Prometheus and has been built as an eight foot animatronic."I've also had it confirmed that HR Giger is working on the project but only in an advisory capacity. By the way, people are going to be in for a shock when they sit down to watch Prometheus and there's an enormous semi-human head piloting a spaceship."It's not just the pre-production that's taking shape, as the casting department continue to find the right acting talent for the project. Noomi Rapace (The Girl With The Dragon Tattoo) and Michael Fassbender (Inglourious Basterds) look set to join Oscar-winner Charlize Theron on the set, while Scoot McNairy, who recently found internation success with his part in the low-budget thriller Monsters, is also said to be up for a role.
Quote from: Highland on Feb 21, 2011, 09:43:22 AMLooked bigger than 8 foot in the chair though.
Quote from: OmegaZilla on Feb 21, 2011, 11:05:15 AMQuote from: Highland on Feb 21, 2011, 09:43:22 AMLooked bigger than 8 foot in the chair though. Because they used kids in panoramic shots.
Quote from: OmegaZilla on Feb 21, 2011, 11:05:15 AMQuote from: Highland on Feb 21, 2011, 09:43:22 AMLooked bigger than 8 foot in the chair though. Because they used kids in panoramic shots.GREAT news! I am officially hyped... again.
