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Prometheus 2 Recruits a Writer

Fox has hired Transcendence screenwriter Jack Paglen to pen Prometheus 2 for Ridley Scott as the director continues to revisit his classic films.

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Sometimes Movies Are So Iconic, <br />They Don’t Need a Sequel  

Sometimes Movies Are So Iconic,
They Don’t Need a Sequel

Following news that plans are moving forward with a Blade Runner sequel, written by Green Lantern’s Michael Green, Spinoff’s Anna Pinkert makes a case for leaving some films just the way they are.

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<i>Green Lantern’s </i>Michael Green to Rewrite <i>Blade Runner 2</i>  

Green Lantern’s Michael Green to Rewrite Blade Runner 2

Ridley Scott and Alcon Entertainment have brought in Green Lantern and Heroes writer Michael Green to pen Blade Runner 2.

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Damon Lindelof Explains Why <br />He Won’t Write <i>Prometheus 2</i>  

Damon Lindelof Explains Why
He Won’t Write Prometheus 2

Damon Lindelof won’t be writing the sequel to director Ridley Scott’s Prometheus, explaining his decision primarily comes down to time and focus:

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<i>Top Gun</i> Director Tony Scott Dies <br />After Jumping From L.A. Bridge  

Top Gun Director Tony Scott Dies
After Jumping From L.A. Bridge

Director Tony Scott, whose hit movies ranged from Top Gun and Days of Thunder to Crimson Tide and The Taking of Pelham 123, jumped to his death Sunday afternoon from a Los Angeles bridge. He was 68. Updated: 4:19 a.m. Aug. 21.

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Fox Confirms <i>Prometheus</i> Sequel  

Fox Confirms Prometheus Sequel

Fox has confirmed it’s pushing ahead with a sequel to Ridley Scott’s sci-fi epic Prometheus, with stars Michael Fassbender and Noomi Rapace already signed on for the follow-up, which would arrive in 2014 or 2015. However, co-writer Damon Lindelof may not be available.

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John Leguizamo Joins <i>Kick-Ass 2</i>  

John Leguizamo Joins Kick-Ass 2

John Leguizamo has signed on to roles in Kick-Ass 2, Ridley Scott’s The Counselorand the pilot for ABC’s Only Fools and Horses.

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Review | Prometheus

Director Ridley Scott’s return to science fiction, and the Alien universe, with Prometheus is a technological showcase filled with awe-inspiring moments and white-knuckle scares that is, unfortunately, failed by its script.

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<i>Prometheus</i> Writer Damon Lindelof Talks Potential Sequel <i>Paradise</i>  

Prometheus Writer Damon Lindelof Talks Potential Sequel Paradise

Prometheus writer Damon Lindelof talks about a potential sequel to director Ridley Scott’s sci-fi epic, and answering just enough questions in the film to leave the door open for a follow-up.

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Ridley Scott Wants Harrison Ford <br />For <i>Blade Runner</i> Follow-Up  

Ridley Scott Wants Harrison Ford
For Blade Runner Follow-Up

Director Ridley Scott would like to bring Harrison Ford with him when he returns to the dystopian world of Blade Runner — just not in the starring role.

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Ridley Scott’s <i>Blade Runner</i> Sequel <br />Will ‘Definitely’ Boast Female Lead  

Ridley Scott’s Blade Runner Sequel
Will ‘Definitely’ Boast Female Lead

Director Ridley Scott reveals that although meetings have just begun for the Blade Runner sequel, he has “a very good take” on the film, which will feature a female protagonist. It’s also been announced that Hampton Fancher, who co-wrote the original film, may be involved.

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<i>Prometheus</i> May Mean ‘Demise’ <br />of <i>At the Mountains of Madness</i>  

Prometheus May Mean ‘Demise’
of At the Mountains of Madness

Director Guillermo del Toro has revealed that similarities between Ridley Scott’s Prometheus and his own passion project At the Mountains of Madness probably means we won’t see his adaptation of H.P. Lovecraft’s novella for a long time — if ever.

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