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| The "Alien" films(1979-1997) & Prometheus(2012); Discussion of the "Alien" films and PROMETHEUS(2012) | |
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| packmule | Feb 11 2006, 02:46 PM Post #1 |
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In 1979 20th Century Fox released Alien. There have been many imitations of this film to be sure, but none, IMO, come even close to matching the white-knuckle terror and suspense of this classic science fiction movie. The story: the crew of the deep space salvage tug Nostromo is awakened from their hypersleep to answer what is believed to be a distress beacon from a desolate planet. On the planet's surface they discover a derelict space ship...and something much,much worse: a malevolent life form that breeds inside a human host. ----Discuss your take on this classic sci-fi/horror film here. :) |
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| The Real McCoy | Mar 17 2012, 10:55 PM Post #181 |
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Guardian of the Galaxy
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I think it's cool that this takes place in the same universe as the Alien films. Anyway, this movie looks like it's going to kick major ass. Definitely excited for this one. |
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| TrentonFella | Mar 18 2012, 09:01 AM Post #182 |
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I concur with that statement pack!
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| packmule | Mar 18 2012, 09:34 AM Post #183 |
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Want to see the full HD trailer for Prometheus? Of course you do: Anybody want to venture a guess what's inside those cylinders that are all over the floor of that chamber?
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| packmule | Apr 30 2012, 03:18 AM Post #184 |
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Want to see the new international trailer for Prometheus with some additional footage of the film? Of course you do: http://bloody-disgusting.com/news/3137619/international-trailer-for-prometheus-is-awesome-has-tons-of-new-footage/ This movie is going to kick ass! |
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| josh TX | Apr 30 2012, 10:34 PM Post #185 |
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Overblown Repression
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Wow. I agree, and like your enthusiasm for this film, Lee. |
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| packmule | Jun 3 2012, 06:41 PM Post #186 |
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Prometheus(2012) is available for pre-order at Amazon despite the fact this film hasn't been released to theaters yet. There is a very good reason to pre-order this movie on BD or DVD. Why? Click the link to find out: http://www.dreadcentral.com/news/56125/prometheus-blu-ray-and-dvd-art-unveiled-pre-order-now-and-see-movie-free
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| packmule | Jun 9 2012, 11:31 PM Post #187 |
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Anybody seen Prometheus(2012) yet in a theater? Just curious. I've been reading online reviews of this movie, the vast majority of which are positive. Some complaints about the plot and fanboy-ish criticism because of the lack of more "Alien" film tie ins. |
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| TrentonFella | Jun 10 2012, 08:44 AM Post #188 |
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I'll be seeing some day next week (probably this coming Thursday). One of friends that has seen it said it was pretty good. When I see it, I'll post my thoughts. |
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| NWV | Jun 10 2012, 12:01 PM Post #189 |
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I've heard complaints that most of the characters in Prometheus act unbelievably stupid, maybe that contributes to some of the mediocre/bad scores it's getting. I'll probably go see it in a week or two anyway. It isn't my most anticipated movie and truth be told I wasn't looking forward to it as much as most people, but hey, it's Ridley Scott expanding the Alien universe. That's gotta count for something |
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| josh TX | Jun 10 2012, 03:00 PM Post #190 |
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Overblown Repression
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I'm somewhat torn as I want to see both this and the Chernobyl Diaries here in the next couple weeks, and I know I likely won't have time for both. I'll be purchasing Prometheus for sure though on BD, so I'll see it at some point. |
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| gvamp | Jun 11 2012, 12:23 AM Post #191 |
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I'll be seeing it most likely Thursday or not this Tuesday the next. |
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| packmule | Jun 15 2012, 12:29 AM Post #192 |
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Want to see some images of the "engineers" (aka space jockeys) in Prometheus(2012)? Of course you do: http://www.dreadcentral.com/news/56463/new-behind-scenes-prometheus-images-show-elder-engineer-and-more |
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| packmule | Jun 22 2012, 05:44 PM Post #193 |
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This test footage from the film Alien(1979) has surfaced on the web. To see it click the link: http://www.horror-movies.ca/2012/06/eerie-test-footage-from-ridley-scotts-alien/ |
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| packmule | Jul 14 2012, 04:03 PM Post #194 |
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A company called "Super7" has received the green light from Twentieth Century Fox to produce a line of toys based on the '79 "Alien" film that were originaly going to be made by Kenner. Read more: http://www.dreadcentral.com/news/57247/super7-resurrect-lost-kenner-alien-action-figures |
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| gvamp | Jul 26 2012, 12:17 AM Post #195 |
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Prometheus hits home video October 9th according to Blu-ray.com |
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| packmule | Jul 26 2012, 11:47 PM Post #196 |
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Anyone around here yearning to see another "AVP" film?
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| gvamp | Jul 27 2012, 12:13 AM Post #197 |
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I wouldn't mind another as long as it takes place in the future and on a different planet. Dark Horse comics created a few tales I wouldn't mind seeing adapted to the big screen. |
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| Grimey | Jul 28 2012, 07:42 PM Post #198 |
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As long as Paul W.S. Anderson stays away from it |
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| TrentonFella | Jul 28 2012, 09:43 PM Post #199 |
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Only if a Predator actually lives through the movie. I'm probably in the minority but I'm dying to see a Predator survive a hunt for once. |
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| packmule | Aug 2 2012, 12:28 AM Post #200 |
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The sequel to Prometheus(2012) is, according to media sources, planning to be theatrically released in either 2014 or 2015: http://www.superherohype.com/news/articles/172071-prometheus-sequel-targets-2014-or-2015-release- |
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| G2Kmaster | Oct 8 2012, 01:43 PM Post #201 |
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http://twitchfilm.com/2012/10/ridley-scott-links-prometheus-to-blade-runner.html So, who's up for joining this thread with a Blade Runner thread? |
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| packmule | Oct 9 2012, 09:02 PM Post #202 |
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I watched Prometheus(2012) earlier this evening as an HD movie rental with my cable provider. The visuals and special effects in this movie are absolutely marvelous. ![]() The acting is decent and the story line, while not strictly about the origins of the xenos as I hoped, works okay for me IF we get a sequel to this film. I did come away with more questions but this movie definitely has small(and sometimes not so small) hints of the '79 "Alien" film in it...and for me that's definitely a good thing. I came away with the impression, based on the ending of Prometheus, that a sequel will definitely look into the origins of the "Engineers"(aka the space jockeys) and of course more reveals as to the origins of the xenos.
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| gvamp | Oct 10 2012, 12:23 AM Post #203 |
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Indeed Lee; according to a trailer for the BD Ridley said that the BD will answer questions many fans have and that if indeed a sequel is made which looks like it'll be happening then it'll get into the origins of the Xenos. That being said anyone who plans on purchasing this on Blu-ray pick up the 3D set; it comes with a bonus disc that has a three hour documentary on the making of the film. Finally I got a chance to watch this tonight (3D version) and really enjoyed it. I liked the fact that it was a prequel to alien yet it wasn't. I really like the Proto-alien too. |
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| packmule | Oct 10 2012, 12:02 PM Post #204 |
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Seeing as that obviously not everyone has seen Prometheus(2012) yet I wanted to post some questions about what happened in this film to others who have seen it. Here they are and in "spoiler" tags. Anyone who hasn't seen this movie should NOT click on the below questions inside the spoiler tags. ![]() 1. Spoiler: click to toggle 2. Spoiler: click to toggle 3. Spoiler: click to toggle 3. Spoiler: click to toggle 4. Spoiler: click to toggle 5. Spoiler: click to toggle 6. Spoiler: click to toggle 7. Spoiler: click to toggle Here's a question that doesn't need spoiler brackets: did anyone else think Noomi Rapace has some great looking legs?
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| gvamp | Oct 12 2012, 01:44 PM Post #205 |
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Lee a good chunk of your questions are answered via special features; there some answered on the deleted scenes; then a lot are answered on the Extra disc exclusive to the 3D Blu-ray set. |
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| packmule | Nov 2 2012, 10:20 PM Post #206 |
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This article touches on some "could have beens" involving alternative scripts for Prometheus(2012): http://www.dreadcentral.com/news/60566/look-version-prometheus-we-almost-saw-aliens-and-chestbursters-included I'll be picking up this movie on BD tomorrow(Saturday). |
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| gvamp | Nov 3 2012, 01:06 AM Post #207 |
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Don't forget to get the 3D version which comes with the standard Blu-ray and a bonus disc with more extras. |
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| packmule | Nov 12 2012, 05:53 PM Post #208 |
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Anyone around here checked out this cool website yet? http://www.avpgalaxy.net/ |
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| josh TX | Nov 29 2012, 05:31 PM Post #209 |
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Well, I finally got around to seeing Prometheus, and I have to say it's one of the best films I've seen in a long time. It's the first film in many years that I felt the urge to watch again, right then and there. The whole thing with it being an Alien prequel was interesting, but the engineer's story in and of itself was interesting to me enough outside of the xenomorphs. I had questions at the end of the film like everyone else, but I came to answer alot of them myself and felt satisfied with my interpretations. The special features were indeed amazing. I watched all the deleted scenes, and they do shine alot more light on the story (I wondered why some of them were cut). As far as the bonus interviews with the crew, it was really in-depth and awesome to get to see all the pre-production, concept art, and hear how the script was created along with Ridley's direction that he wanted to go with this thing. A robust special features package that I would strongly recommend to anyone who considers themselves a fan. I don't want to talk too much about the plotline until I know everyone on here who wants to see it has seen it - that's part of the reason I avoided this thread for a bit...but there's definitely alot to talk about with this movie. |
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| packmule | Dec 20 2012, 11:52 AM Post #210 |
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Damon Lindelof will not be writing the script for the sequel to Prometheus(2012): http://www.superherohype.com/news/articles/174167-damon-lindelof-not-involved-with-prometheus-sequel Despite some disdain for this film by movie critics and fans alike Prometheus generated over $400 million in world wide box office receipts and director Ridley Scott has said a sequel for this movie is planned for either 2014 or 2015. |
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