Prometheus 2 News
Recently it was announced that Neill Blomkamp’s Alien sequel was tabled in favor of the second chapter of Ridley Scott’s Prometheus series. Scheduled to start shooting in 2016, the film will see the return of lead actors Noomi Rapace and Michael Fassbender.
- The Playlist: Ridley Scott Says 'Alien: Paradise Lost' Will Now Be Called ‘Alien: Covenant’
- We Got This Covered: Prometheus Sequel To Be Retitled Alien: Covenant
- The Playlist: AFI Film Fest: Ridley Scott Talks ‘The Martian, His Influences, ‘Alien’ & More
- Screen Crush: Ridley Scott May Have Changed the 'Prometheus 2' Title Again
- JoBlo: Ridley Scott may have changed the name of his Prometheus sequel yet again
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- Bleeding Cool: Did Ridley Scott Rename His Alien Prequel Again?
- Cinema Blend: Prometheus 2 Gets A Name Change, Again
- Dark Horizons: "Prometheus 2" Gets Another Name Change
Ridley Scott certainly enjoys talking about his upcoming sequel to PROMETHEUS, and the director's latest soundbite on the subject includes yet another title change for the film. Per The Playlist, Scott sat down at the AFI Film Festival to discuss his career and naturally, the discussion soon turned to his involvement in the ALIEN franchise. The PROMETHEUS sequel has most recently been...
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- Screen Crush: Ridley Scott May Have Changed the 'Prometheus 2' Title Again
- The Playlist: AFI Film Fest: Ridley Scott Talks ‘The Martian, His Influences, ‘Alien’ & More
- The Playlist: Ridley Scott Says 'Alien: Paradise Lost' Will Now Be Called ‘Alien: Covenant’
- Cinema Blend: Prometheus 2 Gets A Name Change, Again
- Dark Horizons: "Prometheus 2" Gets Another Name Change
- We Got This Covered: Prometheus Sequel To Be Retitled Alien: Covenant
- MovieWeb: Did 'Prometheus 2' Get Retitled 'Alien: Covenant'?
In space, no one can hear your pre-production developments being set back. Sci-fi filmmaker Neill Blomkamp tweeted as much last night when he announced that his upcoming fifth entry under the Alien franchise banner had been put on hold in favor of a sequel to Alien prequel Prometheus, courtesy of the original Alien director Ridley Scott.
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- MovieWeb: Blomkamp's 'Alien 5' Put on Indefinite Hold for 'Prometheus 2'
- FirstShowing.net: Blomkamp's 'Alien 5' Movie is On Hold While 'Prometheus 2' Fires Up
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- Variety: Stan Lee Unveils ‘Arch Alien’ Movie Franchise Plan
- Deadline: XLrator Grabs U.S. Rights To ‘Crossing Point’; Stan Lee’s Pow! Co-Producing Action Thriller ‘Arch Alien’
- The Playlist: Watch: 2-Hour Re-Edited ‘Ripley’ Combines ‘Alien 3’ And ‘Alien: Resurrection’
Earlier tonight, Alien 5 director Neill Blomkamp revealed via Twitter that his planned renovation is on hold pending the release of Ridley Scott‘s Alien prequel, Alien: Paradise Lost.
alien is kinda holding/ pending prometheus 2. So I shall be working on other things… as much as I love the xeno- and Lt ripley
— Иeill BlomkΛmp (@NeillBlomkamp) October 30, 2015
Scott had previously suggested the two films would be developed in tandem, but perhaps something has changed.
Since first sharing concept art of Sigourney Weaver‘s Lt.
- Horror-Movies.ca: Neill Blomkamp Says His Alien Film Has Been Put On Hold
- We Got This Covered: Neill Blomkamp Announces Alien 5 Is “On Hold” Pending Ridley Scott’s Prometheus Sequel
- SlashFilm: Neill Blomkamp’s ‘Alien’ Sequel On Hold Indefinitely
- ScreenRant: Neill Blomkamp Confirms Alien 5 Put On Hold For Prometheus 2
- AintItCool: Neill Blomkamp says his Aliens follow-up is on hold.
- JoBlo: Neill Blomkamp's Alien project has been put on hold
- Entertainment Weekly: Neill Blomkamp's 'Alien' movie is on hold
- Screen Crush: Neill Blomkamp's 'Alien' Sequel on Hold to Make Way For 'Prometheus 2'
- Deadline: Neill Blomkamp-Directed ‘Alien’ Film “Holding” In Favor Of ‘Prometheus 2’
- Chud: Scott vs. Blomkamp: There Can Be Only One ‘Alien’ Sequel
- Dread Central: Alien 5 On Hold; Awaiting Prometheus 2
- Dark Horizons: Blomkamp's "Alien" Sequel On Indefinite Hold
- MovieWeb: Blomkamp's 'Alien 5' Put on Indefinite Hold for 'Prometheus 2'
- Cinema Blend: Alien 5 Just Hit A Major Snag, Get The Details
Despite seemingly digging itself into a position of poor critical and fan reception with Alien 3 and Alien Resurrection in the mid-90s, followed by a pair of not-great Aliens vs. Predator films, the Alien brand is back bigger than ever.
- Dread Central: Ridley Scott Explains Prometheus Sequel Title Alien: Paradise Lost
- Dark Horizons: Scott Explains "Alien: Paradise Lost" Title
- We Got This Covered: Ridley Scott Teases Alien: Paradise Lost And Confirms Plan For Alien 5
- Coming Soon: Ridley Scott Says Alien: Paradise Lost Will Connect to Ripley, Original Alien Design
- Shock Till You Drop: Ridley Scott Says Alien: Paradise Lost Will Connect to Ripley, Original Alien Design
- Empire Magazine: Ridley Scott Talks Alien: Paradise Lost
- The Playlist: Ridley Scott Teases 'Alien: Paradise Lost' Will Have "Connections" With Ripley, Says Neill Blomkamp's Film Still Happening
- Comic Book Movie: Ridley Scott Reveals Major ALIEN: PARADISE LOST Details On 'Ripley', 'Xenomorphs', And More
- JoBlo: Now Ridley Scott claims there are Ripley connections in Alien: Paradise Lost
- Entertainment Weekly: 'Alien: Paradise Lost' will have a Ripley connection, Ridley Scott says
- Latino Review: Ridley Scott Gives More Details About 'Alien: Paradise Lost'
- Cinema Blend: 4 Huge Facts We Just Learned About Ridley Scott's Alien: Paradise Lost
- MovieWeb: Why Is 'Prometheus 2' Now Titled 'Alien: Paradise Lost'?
- IGN Movies: Alien: Paradise Lost Will Have Connections to Alien's Ripley
- AintItCool: Blomkamp's ALIEN is on, and Sir Ridley's producing!
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- MovieWeb: 'Prometheus 2' Will Connect to Ripley and 'Alien' Xenomorphs
Director Ridley Scott surprised fans yesterday by announcing the Prometheus 2 title as Alien: Paradise Lost. HeyUGuys caught up with Scott on the red carpet of the European premiere of his new film, The Martian, and asked for a clarification on the title.
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“Because we’re heading back to why and how and when the beast was invented,” said Scott.
- Coming Soon: Ridley Scott on Why Prometheus 2 is Now Alien: Paradise Lost
- Shock Till You Drop: Ridley Scott on Why Prometheus 2 is Now Alien: Paradise Lost
- Moviefone: Ridley Scott Reveals 'Prometheus 2' Title: 'Alien: Paradise Lost'
- We Got This Covered: Ridley Scott Explains Alien: Paradise Lost Title And Its Ties To The 1979 Classic
- Digital Spy: Ridley Scott's revealed that Prometheus 2 will actually be called Alien: Paradise Lost
- Vulture: Ridley Scott Says Prometheus 2 Will Be an Alien Movie With a Title You May Recall From High School
- Filmonic: Prometheus 2 is Called Alien: Paradise Lost
- Total Film: Start calling Prometheus 2 by its new name - Alien: Paradise Lost
- Comic Book Movie: Ridley Scott Explains Why PROMETHEUS 2 Has Become An ALIEN Movie
- MovieWeb: Why Is 'Prometheus 2' Now Titled 'Alien: Paradise Lost'?
- Empire Magazine: Ridley Scott Reveals Prometheus 2's Real Title
- IGN Movies: 100 Movies Coming to Oculus, Including Alien, X-Men: DOFP
- The Playlist: Ridley Scott Reveals The Confusing Title For 'Prometheus 2'
- Comic Book Movie: Ridley Scott Reveals The Surprising ALIEN Themed Title Of PROMETHEUS 2
- The Wrap: Ridley Scott Reveals ‘Prometheus’ Sequel Title (Video)
- We Got This Covered: Ridley Scott Reveals That The Prometheus Sequel Will Be Titled Alien: Paradise Lost
- Coming Soon: Prometheus 2 Officially Titled Alien: Paradise Lost, Says Ridley Scott
- Shock Till You Drop: Prometheus 2 Officially Titled Alien: Paradise Lost, Says Ridley Scott
- Empire Magazine: Ridley Scott Planning More Prometheus Sequels
- JoBlo: Ridley Scott will tie his Prometheus story back into Alien eventually
- Latino Review: Next 'Prometheus' Film is Actually an 'Alien' Film, Director Ridley Scott Reveals
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- Screen Crush: Ridley Scott Reveals 'Prometheus 2' Will Be Titled 'Alien: Paradise Lost'
- Dark Horizons: "Prometheus" Sequel Gets "Alien" Title
While talking to Empire about his new film, The Martian, director Ridley Scott mentioned after shooting was complete, he was on a time-crunch because “I was starting to was starting to look for locations for my next movie, which is Prometheus 2.”
That sure looks like confirmation that he’s actually making the sequel to his 2012 quasi-Alien prequel, but I’m doubtful.
Scott keeps a large variety of projects in development at any given time, offering attention to each until money, schedules, and ideas coalesce.
- Digital Spy: Ridley Scott is moving full speed ahead on Prometheus 2 as his next project
- Badass Digest: Ridley Scott Says PROMETHEUS 2 Is His Next Film
- MovieWeb: Ridley Scott Confirms 'Prometheus 2' Is His Next Movie
- JoBlo: Ridley Scott confirms that Prometheus 2 will be his next movie
- Screen Crush: 'Prometheus 2' Is Officially Ridley Scott's Next Film
- Cinema Blend: Prometheus 2 Will Happen Much Sooner Than We Thought
Engineers before XenomorphsInternet doommongers have been tutting and ostentatiously looking at their watches lately, wondering why we've heard nothing of Neill Blomkamp's developing Alien sequel for a few months. Some have decided that the project is already quietly disappearing, but Michael Biehn and a source in Fox's orbit have now both come out to insist it's still very much a priority. The delay is simply about it being handled with care, is the official line.
- Screen Crush: Ridley Scott Is Holding Up Neill Blomkamp's 'Alien 5' Because He Wants to Make 'Prometheus 2' First
- SlashFilm: Ridley Scott’s ‘Prometheus 2′ May Be Delaying Neill Blomkamp’s ‘Alien 5′
- Digital Spy: Sigourney Weaver's Alien comeback is apparently being delayed by Prometheus 2
- Total Film: Prometheus 2 rumored to come before Alien 5
- MovieWeb: 'Prometheus 2' Is Stalling 'Alien 5' Because of Ridley Scott
- ScreenRant: Will ‘Alien 5′ Be Delayed By ‘Prometheus 2’?
The sequel to Prometheus is reportedly gearing up to begin production at the start of next year.
During its interview with Alien and Prometheus director Ridley Scott, Total Film magazine let it drop that Prometheus 2 begins filming in January 2016. “I’ve got back into the sci-fi thing, I kind of adore it," Scott told the mag (via Scified).
Scott is producing both Prometheus 2 and Alien 5, the latter of which will be directed by District 9's Neill Blomkamp.
- MovieWeb: 'Prometheus 2' Starts Shooting in January 2016
- Digital Spy: Prometheus 2 is happening and shooting will start in January 2016
- JoBlo: Ridley Scott to begin production on Prometheus 2 in January 2016
- Screen Crush: 'Prometheus 2' Is Still Happening, Ridley Scott to Begin Filming in January
- Horror-Movies.ca: Prometheus 2 Begins Production with Ridley Scott
- SlashFilm: Ridley Scott May Be Shooting ‘Prometheus 2′ in Early 2016
