crocodile 8,012 Posted April 25, 2016 Share Posted April 25, 2016 I just liked the first half of District 9. You know, as long as it was followings its satire/allegory concept. As soon as it degenerated into yet another mindless action flick, I lost interest. Karol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thor 7,501 Posted April 25, 2016 Share Posted April 25, 2016 1 hour ago, crocodile said: I just liked the first half of District 9. You know, as long as it was followings its satire/allegory concept. As soon as it degenerated into yet another mindless action flick, I lost interest. Karol I liked the second half too; that's where the antagonist turns into a sympathetic protagonist -- one of the best examples of a successful transition of this kind that I've seen in recent years. Blomkamp showed lots of promise with this film, but then he faltered a bit with ELYSIUM (which is OK, but on the mediocre side) and then fell flat competely with CHAPPIE. So the evolution is not promising. But I'll give him the benefit of the doubt for now. He only has three feature films to his credit. I've not seen any of his earlier shorts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crumbs 14,313 Posted April 25, 2016 Share Posted April 25, 2016 He's kind of going the M. Night Shyamalan route. Let's just hope he doesn't end up going full The Happening. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A24 4,331 Posted April 25, 2016 Share Posted April 25, 2016 1 hour ago, crocodile said: I just liked the first half of District 9. You know, as long as it was followings its satire/allegory concept. As soon as it degenerated into yet another mindless action flick, I lost interest. Karol Well said! I agree! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quintus 5,399 Posted April 25, 2016 Share Posted April 25, 2016 2 hours ago, crocodile said: I just liked the first half of District 9. You know, as long as it was followings its satire/allegory concept. As soon as it degenerated into yet another mindless action flick, I lost interest. Karol It's been many years, but I seem to recall that the latter half's action was quite novel and very well done, I liked it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,265 Posted April 25, 2016 Share Posted April 25, 2016 I have no faith in this what so ever. At best it might be Terminator Genisys quality, which would still be severely underwelming. It's really not a good idea to try and make a sequel to a Cameron film. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay 37,355 Posted April 26, 2016 Author Share Posted April 26, 2016 Sorry Thor, adult Newt is definitely part of this film! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thor 7,501 Posted April 26, 2016 Share Posted April 26, 2016 That's OK. I've long since come to terms with the continuity glitch in this project, so at this point they can just as well go all out. I doubt they're getting Carrie Henn, though. She has never played in anything else. I believe she's been working as a teacher since the early 2000s. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,265 Posted April 26, 2016 Share Posted April 26, 2016 They should cast Mae Whitman! crumbs and Jay 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unlucky Bastard 7,782 Posted April 26, 2016 Share Posted April 26, 2016 Maika Monroe is the go-to recast blonde! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay 37,355 Posted April 26, 2016 Author Share Posted April 26, 2016 5 minutes ago, Stefancos said: They should cast Mae Whitman! Yes! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unlucky Bastard 7,782 Posted April 26, 2016 Share Posted April 26, 2016 It won't make any difference. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nightscape94 965 Posted April 26, 2016 Share Posted April 26, 2016 I have no issue with Newt's resurrection. As far as I'm concerned, Alien 3 dumped continuity by basically dumping Aliens. She probably has the most interesting possibilities in terms of character and mental state. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay 37,355 Posted April 26, 2016 Author Share Posted April 26, 2016 I have absolutely zero problems with making a direct sequel to Alien/Aliens that ignores Alien3 and Resurrection completely. crumbs 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,265 Posted April 26, 2016 Share Posted April 26, 2016 Fox doesn't understand continuity anyway, just look at their X-Men universe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quintus 5,399 Posted April 26, 2016 Share Posted April 26, 2016 http://www.denofgeek.com/movies/alien/40208/alien-5-neill-blomkamp-releases-newt-concept-art Still not seeing any solid evidence that this is moving into production any time in the foreseeable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unlucky Bastard 7,782 Posted April 26, 2016 Share Posted April 26, 2016 Better be before Sigourney is committed to a geriatric home. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay 37,355 Posted April 26, 2016 Author Share Posted April 26, 2016 10 minutes ago, Quintus said: http://www.denofgeek.com/movies/alien/40208/alien-5-neill-blomkamp-releases-newt-concept-art Dude! I *just* posted that 9 posts before you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,265 Posted April 26, 2016 Share Posted April 26, 2016 Nothing in that article proves that they will actually make it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quintus 5,399 Posted April 26, 2016 Share Posted April 26, 2016 Jay, I posted a news article whereas you embedded just a single sample of the art. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thor 7,501 Posted April 26, 2016 Share Posted April 26, 2016 1 hour ago, Stefancos said: They should cast Mae Whitman! That's a good call. I had to google her, but she looks kinda like a 20's-something Newt. I can understand why you guys have no issues with the continuity glitch, but as someone who obsess over this thing -- especially in the ALIEN-related universe -- it got my knickers in a twist, and continues to do so (even if I've come to terms with it). But yeah -- I wouldn't be gutted if they scrapped this project, and instead opted for a sequel where ALIEN: RESSURECTION left off (lots of possibilities!). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,265 Posted April 26, 2016 Share Posted April 26, 2016 10 minutes ago, Thor said: But yeah -- I wouldn't be gutted if they scrapped this project, and instead opted for a sequel where ALIEN: RESSURECTION left off (lots of possibilities!). They should just reboot the universe! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay 37,355 Posted April 26, 2016 Author Share Posted April 26, 2016 39 minutes ago, Quintus said: Jay, I posted a news article whereas you embedded just a single sample of the art. Yes... the same news I posted on Friday (And the art I posted is the only new art that's out now; The other art in that article is from a year ago and is on page 1 of this thread!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quintus 5,399 Posted April 26, 2016 Share Posted April 26, 2016 Sorry, I've not been following the board much recently. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay 37,355 Posted April 26, 2016 Author Share Posted April 26, 2016 No worries! I still hope this movie gets made; It sounds more interesting to me than whatever Ridley Scott is doing with the Prometheus characters Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,265 Posted April 26, 2016 Share Posted April 26, 2016 9 minutes ago, Quintus said: Sorry, I've not been following the board much recently. You've been saying that for 2 years now! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quintus 5,399 Posted April 26, 2016 Share Posted April 26, 2016 Or longer. I miss loads of what goes on here, assuming loads does indeed go on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,265 Posted April 26, 2016 Share Posted April 26, 2016 It's all going on in the Hobbit threads! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay 37,355 Posted April 26, 2016 Author Share Posted April 26, 2016 Do you think Blomkamp's Alien 5 is a good idea, Quint? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thor 7,501 Posted April 26, 2016 Share Posted April 26, 2016 1 hour ago, Stefancos said: They should just reboot the universe! Please no. That's an even worse idea than the Blomkamp project. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,265 Posted April 26, 2016 Share Posted April 26, 2016 They can use Prometheus two to start over! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unlucky Bastard 7,782 Posted May 1, 2016 Share Posted May 1, 2016 I think this project needs major retooling. Anyone else see how old Sigourney looks now? Soon she'll look like that picture of Amanda in Aliens. https://grapevine.is/news/2016/04/30/ripley-meets-ripley/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thor 7,501 Posted May 1, 2016 Share Posted May 1, 2016 3 hours ago, Drax said: I think this project needs major retooling. Anyone else see how old Sigourney looks now? Soon she'll look like that picture of Amanda in Aliens. https://grapevine.is/news/2016/04/30/ripley-meets-ripley/ To be fair, that's without makeup. Still, I'm curious to see how Blomkamp is justifying a time gap of approximately 17 years between ALIEN and ALIENS (Newt was about 10 in ALIENS, and is supposed to be 27 now), when Weaver and Biehn are CLEARLY 30 years older. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay 37,355 Posted July 7, 2016 Author Share Posted July 7, 2016 Sigourney Weaver re-confirms Alien 5 ignores Alien 3 and 4 Article is full of other info, such as there is a reunion happening at Comic-Con to celebrate its 30th Anniversary (it opened July 18, 1986) To commemorate the release of the 1986 action/sci-fi classic, EW can reveal that San Diego’s Comic-Con will host an Aliens reunion on Saturday, July 23. Both Cameron and Weaver will participate in the Q&A in the 6,500-seat Hall H, along with producer Gale Anne Hurd, Bill “Game Over” Paxton, Lance Henriksen, Paul Reiser, Michael Biehn, and the all-grown-up Carrie Henn. crumbs 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crumbs 14,313 Posted July 7, 2016 Share Posted July 7, 2016 That is an awesome line-up. Fantastic they got Cameron involved; he's always a fascinating listen if you're interested in filmmaking. Doesn't just spout off the usual platitudes and says it how it is. Would be interested to hear more about his thoughts on Prometheus and what his vision for Alien 5 was (before Alien vs Predator happened ). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quintus 5,399 Posted July 7, 2016 Share Posted July 7, 2016 So is Alien 5 back on again then? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay 37,355 Posted July 7, 2016 Author Share Posted July 7, 2016 It was never off; Only delayed so that Ridley could film his Prometheus sequel first (as both films would need to use the same sound stages and other Fox properties, plus Fox doesn't want them to open close to each other anyway) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nightscape94 965 Posted July 8, 2016 Share Posted July 8, 2016 Cool that Carrie Henn is involved in the reunion. Would be cool if they worked her into the film as an adult somehow, provided that she is willing or interested in acting again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quintus 5,399 Posted July 8, 2016 Share Posted July 8, 2016 Not attractive enough. They'd recast the character. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wojo 2,453 Posted July 8, 2016 Share Posted July 8, 2016 There's nothing wrong with that. She didn't stay in acting to keep her skills active anyway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disco Stu 15,495 Posted July 8, 2016 Share Posted July 8, 2016 Keep Blomkamp away from Alien! Keep Trevorrow away from Star Wars! Keep mediocrities away from beloved sci-fi franchises in general! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,265 Posted July 8, 2016 Share Posted July 8, 2016 The really great directors probably arent interested in franchise work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay 37,355 Posted July 8, 2016 Author Share Posted July 8, 2016 Until they need money for child support or want a new wing added to their house Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,265 Posted July 8, 2016 Share Posted July 8, 2016 True. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crumbs 14,313 Posted July 8, 2016 Share Posted July 8, 2016 Any director can be tempted by franchise work if the money is right. Just look at Sam Mendes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quintus 5,399 Posted July 8, 2016 Share Posted July 8, 2016 4 hours ago, WojinPA said: There's nothing wrong with that. She didn't stay in acting to keep her skills active anyway. In the eyes of execs there's everything wrong with that, don't be naive! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A24 4,331 Posted July 8, 2016 Share Posted July 8, 2016 That doesn't mean they all are standing in line. One swallow does not a summer make. That being said, I think that Christopher Nolan would love to do a Bond movie. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thor 7,501 Posted July 8, 2016 Share Posted July 8, 2016 14 hours ago, nightscape94 said: Cool that Carrie Henn is involved in the reunion. Would be cool if they worked her into the film as an adult somehow, provided that she is willing or interested in acting again. Carrie Henn retired from all showbusiness after ALIENS, and now works as a school teacher. Michael Biehn also mentioned awhile back that the role was up for grabs. I think someone suggested Mae Whitman earlier in this thread; I think she's a good pick. Only trouble is -- they said the character is now 27 years old. That doesn't really make sense, as she was, what, 9-10 in the original? So only 17 years has passed, but Ripley and Hicks are 30 years older? Can makeup really knock off 13-14 years off their real age? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quintus 5,399 Posted July 8, 2016 Share Posted July 8, 2016 If they bring Newt back and she isn't played by a good looking blonde I'll eat my hat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay 37,355 Posted July 8, 2016 Author Share Posted July 8, 2016 4 minutes ago, Lonnegan said: I they bring Ripley back and she isn't played by a good looking blonde I'll eat my hat. What? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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