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Hated ‘Prometheus’? Check Out The HONEST Trailer For Ridley Scott’s ‘Alien’ Prequel!

I loved Ridley Scott’s Prometheus, his Alien prequel that’s received quite a bit of flack for it’s inconstancies and lack of explanation. It’s hard to argue with a lot of the criticism, so I just respond with: “I don’t really give a fu, so suck it.”

Still, it’s fun to rib on the film, especially since it was penned by Damon Lindelof, the “genius” behind that “Lost” show (I’m still steaming angry).

Andy Signore & Brett Weiner feel the same way, but also hated Prometheus, which is why they’ve teamed to create the hilarious “Honest Trailer” for the film that teases: “From the creator of one of the most beloved horror sci-fi films of all time comes … this. Discover the biggest mysteries of the summer – like why they made it.

Watch it below and then tell us, what did you think of Prometheus (arriving on home video next Tuesday)? READ MORE

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Horror Education of the Week: ‘Aliens’

Aliens. The 1986 sequel to Alien. Written and directed by James Cameron, this companion piece equally masters the depth and beauty of the original film.

Our heroine, Ripley, is awakened fifty-seven years after closing her sleep chamber only to learn that a colony has been established on the planet where her alien nemesis was originally found. When all contact is lost, Ripley is asked to join a team to find out the cause. The cause she is almost certain she’s familiar with…
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Official ‘Prometheus’ Home Video Specs Have Been Revealed; Check Out More Deleted Imagery!

Renowned director Ridley Scott takes fans on a gripping sci-fi adventure that “kicks ass so hard and often that it’s impossible not to be thrilled by it” (Peter Travers, Rolling Stone). Launching into space to discover the mysterious creators of the human race, the “genuinely epic” (Tom Long, Detroit News) film, Prometheus, debuts globally on Blu-ray 3D, Blu-ray and DVD October 9 from Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment. An unmatched home entertainment experience, watch the highly-anticipated blockbuster hit in the format it was meant to be viewed, stunning 3D high-definition. (Check out some Blu-ray menus and new images from yet another deleted scene.)

Written by Damon Lindelof (“Lost”) and Jon Spaihts, Prometheus features outstanding performances by Academy Award winner Charlize Theron (Monster), Golden Globe-nominee Michael Fassbender (Inglourious Basterds), Guy Pearce (Memento), Noomi Rapace (The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo) and Logan Marshall-Green (Devil).

Loaded with over seven hours of bonus material, the Prometheus 4-Disc Collector’s Edition and 2-Disc Blu-ray Combo Pack feature the original theatrical release and are available in premium packaging. Fans can get the ultimate Prometheus experience with an Alternate Opening and Ending, Deleted and Alternate Scenes, access to “Peter Weyland’s Files,” commentary by directors and writers, a cutting-edge Prometheus Weyland Corp. Archive Second Screen App and more! READ MORE

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Get A Taste Of The Deleted Opening Scene From ‘Prometheus’!

Fox Home Entertainment has a released a fresh preview trailer for the upcoming Prometheus Blu-ray release that comes rocking both alternate and deleted scenes. In the trailer you can get a taste of the scene “Arrival of the Engineers,” an alternate opening trimmed to leave room for audience interpretation. Thanks to “David” for the heads up.

You can grab your digital copy of the film here. This digital release also includes audio commentary from Ridley Scott as well as a “Transmision” featurette video (2:43 min) similar to the one released earlier this month. You’ll find dozens of deleted scenes images by clicking here.

Fox will release Ridley Scott’s Alien spinoff, starring Noomi Rapace, Michael Fassbender, Charlize Theron, Idris Elba, Sean Harris, Guy Pearce, Kate Dickie, Rafe Spall, Logan Marshall-Green, Benedict Wong, Emun Elliott, Patrick Wilson and Ian Whyte, on physical discs on October 11. It follows “A team of explorers who discover a clue to the origins of mankind on Earth, leading them on a thrilling journey to the darkest corners of the universe. There, they must fight a terrifying battle to save the future of the human race.READ MORE

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Vatican Newspaper Says ‘Prometheus’ Mishanded Delicate Questions

The Vatican’s official newspaper attacked Ridley Scott’s Prometheus, taking issue with the film’s premise about the origins of mankind and saying it is “a bad idea to defy the gods,” explains the Hollywood Reporter.

The film, which opened in Italy Sept. 14, stars Michael Fassbender, Noomi Rapace, and Charlize Theron in a story about a team of explorers seeking to understand the origins of mankind on earth after discovering a series of clues left behind by ancient civilizations.

L’Osservatore Romano, the Vatican’s official newspaper, said Prometheusmishandles the delicate questions raised by … the battle eternal between good and evil in yet another attempt to steak the secret of immortality.” The newspaper also said that “the journey of Prometheus should instead symbolize the search for the supernatural,” referring to the original hero of Greek mythology who is said to have created man from clay.

Prometheus, now on iTunes, releases on Blu-ray and DVD October 9. READ MORE

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Horror Education of the Week: ‘Alien’

Alien. The amazing 1979 film directed by Ridley Scott and written by Dan O’Bannon.

A simple yet brilliant story.

An extraterrestrial creature makes its way onto a spaceship, the Nostromo, via incubating inside one of the crew members, Kane. After bursting through Kane’s chest, the alien rapidly evolves and ultimately stalks and kills the crew one by one. In the end, the strongest character, Ripley – a woman – is left standing.
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[Random Cool] Never Before Seen Footage From Behind-the-Scenes Of ‘Alien vs Predator’

StudioADI is back with a pair of new never before seen behind-the-scenes looks at Paul W.S. Anderson’s horrid 2004 Alien vs Predator. Although the movie is garbage, the below videos are pretty cool. The one embedded shares a Queen Alien puppet test.

In our experience, AvP was one of the better combinations of practical and digital effects,” says StudioADI. “To accomplish the Queen Alien’s egg laying chamber scenes, for instance, we created a cable articulated 1/3 scale puppet Queen and a hand puppeted Ovipositor. Digital warriors swarmed her to set her free. We also tested a 1/4 scale Queen rod puppet. This video shows us giving it a first go. At this point it was mostly just wiggling, but you gotta start somewhere!

In addition, by clicking here you can watch the sculpting of the PredAlien hybrid. “ADI lead sculptor Steve Wang brought his refined style to the design of the Pred-Alien for AVP:R. Other sculpting luminaries Mike O’Brien, Casey Love, and Tully Summers were equally important to getting the character right. As it’s name suggests, we combined elements of both a Predator and an Alien. Kind of like a Liger. Only more awesome.READ MORE

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[Random Cool] ‘Alien’ Chestburster Comes To Life On Augmented Reality T-Shirt!!

I’m going to try and explain this to the best of my ability because, well, the future appears to be here (isn’t the future always here?) and it’s a bit confusing. This is, without a shadow of a doubt, one of the coolest things ever.

Fingerfunk has created what they call an “Augmented Reality T-Shirt”. Using the Smartphone App on Google Play or the app in the Apple Store you’ll be able to see the Alien “Chestburster” come directly out of your t-shirt! No, seriously!

I guess what you do is purchase the t-shirt, download the app, and then when you hold your smartphone up to the shirt it will appear to animate on your device. It’s epic wicked. There’s a demo of the short that we’ve added inside. It’s a lot of work for a Random Cool product, but well worth it IMO. READ MORE

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Wicked Stills From Deleted ‘Prometheus’ Scene Feature A Mutated Fifield

While we await Twentieth Century Fox’s official Blu-ray announcement for Prometheus, Ridley Scott’s Alien prequel, we were teased with this massive list of extra features that were approved for the UK release.

Many of the deleted scenes had teased what had already been suspected, there’s a rash of information forthcoming that will add some much-needed depth to the vague sci-fi horror. Much to the delight of “Cinefex” readers, the magazine was provided with some deleted plate effects work for Fifield’s undead character. The images are owned by Fox, not Cinefex (just to be clear).

To mutate Fifield beyond what was possible using practical makeup effects, Weta Digital generated a digital character with elongated limbs and an engorged, transluscent head, incorporating a semblance of Harris’ face,” writes the magazine. “Scott filmed the sequence both with the actor in makeup and without, providing clean plates that would allow for the insertion of the digital character. The final cut featured mostly makeup effects, which Weta enhanced with digital wire removal, bullet hits, and one shot of the digital creature’s body blended to the actor.

Fox will release the Alien spinoff, starring Noomi Rapace, Michael Fassbender, Charlize Theron, Idris Elba, Sean Harris, Guy Pearce, Kate Dickie, Rafe Spall, Logan Marshall-Green, Benedict Wong, Emun Elliott, Patrick Wilson and Ian Whyte, October 11. READ MORE

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Top 25 Guitar Riffs That Make You NEED To Headbang: 15-11

We’ve come to the halfway point in BD’s Top 25 Guitar Riffs That Make You NEED To Headbang. If you’re not caught up with the list so far, check out 25-21 here and 20-16 here. Then, if your neck isn’t too sore, make it on down below for the next five riffs! READ MORE

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R.I.P. Special Effects Artist Carlo Rambaldi (1925-2012)

Italian special effects artist Carlo Rambaldi has passed away at the age of 86. He leaves behind an impressive legacy of films, many of which you have no doubt seen. Silver Bullet, King Kong (1976), Deep Red, The Hand, Close Encounters Of The Third Kind, A Lizard In A Woman’s Skin, King Kong Lives, E.T. and more. He won Academy Awards for both Alien and E.T..

Anyone working in Hollywood can tell you just how difficult it is to come across an FX craftsman who is truly a master of their trade. Too often they look for easy ways out, hijack a film’s budget or just plain can’t deliver what on they promise. Judging by his work, Rambaldi was most certainly not that kind of guy. He made some of the most imaginative and realistic practical effects ever committed to film at a fraction of the cost someone with half the talent might charge today.

Head inside for a video featuring some of his career highlights (via Badass Digest). READ MORE

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‘Prometheus’ Sequel Confirmed, Fassbender And Rapace Return!

It’s been openly stated by both director Ridley Scott and writer Damon Lindelof that Prometheus is the first in a planned trilogy all set to bridge the franchise and Scott’s 1979 classic Alien. The Hollywood Reporter confirms at least a sequel.

The $130 million-budgeted film grossed a solid but not spectacular $303 million globally, putting it right on the franchise bubble. Twentieth Century Fox confirms to the mag that Scott and the studio actively are pushing ahead with a follow-up (stars Michael Fassbender and Noomi Rapace are signed) and are talking to new writers because Prometheus co-scribe Damon Lindelof might not be available (good news for those of you who hate his non-explanatory writing style).

Ridley is incredibly excited about the movie, but we have to get it right. We can’t rush it,” says Fox president of production Emma Watts, who also has overseen the successful reboots of the X-Men and Planet of the Apes franchises by turning over the reigns to innovative filmmakers.

According to the site, a Prometheus sequel would be released in 2014 or 2015. Write your reviews of the first film here.

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[Random Cool] A More Complex Egg In Previously Unseen ‘Alien: Resurrection’ Effects Video!

Even though Evan Dickson completely annihilated the film in this piece, I personally enjoy Jean-Pierre Jeunet’s 1997 Alien: Resurrection, which injects the franchise with all sorts of insanity like alien-f*cking. It’s by no means a good movie, but it’s wholly enjoyable.

StudioADI, who worked on all of the film’s on set effects, shared a previously unseen video displaying a newly designed, complex Alien egg.

They explain: “For ALIEN RESURRECTION, Jean-Pierre Jeunet asked for a more active Alien egg. Using silicone, cable mechs, bladders and yanky-pully stuff, here’s what we did…

And here it is!

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[OMFG] Super7 WINS The Comic-Con With The Revival Of Long Lost ‘Alien’ Dolls!!!

In 1979, prototypes for 3 ¾” action figures for Ridley Scott’s Alien film were developed but never manufactured. Through our network of industry and collector contacts, Super7 has unearthed the original 33-year-old prototypes and will utilize these to help make these “lost toys” a reality. (As we speak I’m clearing a spot on my shelf.)

With official authorization from 20th Century Fox, Super7 will produce the full series of Alien toys as part of our REACTION Figure Series (Retro-Action.) REACTION Figures are stylized exactly as items from the “golden age” of action figures with approximately five points of articulation, accessories, and period-authentic blister card packaging.

The original line up of 3 ¾” action figures for the Alien were scheduled to be RIPLEY, ASH, DALLAS, KANE in NOSTROMO SUIT, and the BIG CHAP (the nickname used on-set for the Alien creature).

Other Alien & Aliens merchandise will follow, including Designer Vinyl Figures and retro-styled Glassware! Please visit Super7’s booth (#4729) at the San Diego Comic Con for teasers of what is to come in 2013! READ MORE

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Take The Expanded Ultimate Horror Challenge!!! How Do You Rank Now?

We have heard your cries! MANY of you felt that the The Ultimate Horror Challenge wasn’t comprehensive enough! So we included an additional 20 films that round it out a bit more. Many of these are from your suggestions! But this still isn’t a list of every horror movie ever made. And it still doesn’t contain every major work of every horror auteur (there’s still no John Carpenter’s They Live or Wes Craven’s The Last House On The Left).

The next update will be the Ultimate Horror Challenge: Final Edition – where we take your best new suggestions and use them to get up to 101 films that every horror fan should see! So in addition to your ranking, let us know which films should make the cut! Should newer fan favorites like Frozen or The Devil’s Rejects be included? Should we go back and pick up a few more old-school slashers? You’re shaping the Final 20! Discuss and vote and I’ll tally it up!

There are now 81 Films listed below the jump. Each film you’ve seen earns you 1 Point. Count out how many you’ve seen and let us know which category you fall into!

1-10 Points: Soccer Mom

11-20 Points: Mildly Adventurous

21-30 Points: Casual Fan

31-40 Points: Enthusiast

41-50 Points: Hardcore

51-60 Points: Unstable

61-70 Points: Need Meds

71-80 Points: Psychopath

81 Points: Special Circle Of Hell

Head inside to take the challenge! The films are listed in no particular order. This is NOT a ranking! READ MORE

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[Random Cool] ‘Prometheus’ Caesarean Scene Gets Bloody Animated!

What I would do for the free time to be creative again. Animation artist James Lee has some free time on his hands and used it to create his own interpretation of the infamous sequence in Ridley Scott’s now released Prometheus.

Love the Alien or not, the caesarean sequence is easily one of the great moments in cinema history. In it, Elizabeth Shaw (Noomi Rapace) attempts to surgically remove an alien from her stomach. Lee animates this great moment, but instead of terror, cut out a heavy dose comedy instead.

Now in theaters, Ridley Scott returns to the genre he helped define. With Prometheus he creates a groundbreaking mythology in which a team of explorers discover a clue to the origins of mankind on Earth, leading them on a thrilling journey to the darkest corners of the universe. There they must fight a terrifying battle to save the future of the human race. write your own review here.

[Random Cool] Weatherman Warns Of Godzilla Attack; Kids Reenact ‘Alien’; Astounding 3-D Art!

Even though the endless debate of Prometheus has come to an end, I personally will never tire of Ridley Scott’s groundbreaking Alien, Sigourney Weaver’s debut role that features one of the most infamous scenes ever caught on film: the chest burst. Thanks to Kids Swede Movies on YouTube, above is a hilarious video re-enactment of the chest burst sequence… with kids. The alien sock puppet is almost as funny as the one kid’s mustache.

Another video, this time added below the break, is absolutely gut-busting funny. On WTVR CBS 6 in Richmond, VA, weatherman Aaron Justus provides the last weather forecast you’ll ever need. The video is a fictitious report that takes a jab at the fear mongering on the news. It features super storms and… Godzilla.

Directly below we’ve shared just a few examples of Nagai Hideyuki’s incredible art. Hideyuki is a 21-year-old artist from Tokyo, Japan. “His recent series of 3D artworks using only paper and pencils have been spreading like wildfire online. And for good reason, his drawings are truly incredible. His typical set up involves two sketchbooks. One placed upright against a wall while the other lays flat on his desk. This simple set up is the environment for his anamorphic art.
What’s really neat is that Nagai switches up the angles so it’s not always the same viewpoint (these artwork only work when viewed from a specific angle). Most are from a 45-ish degree angle with a handful from a head-on perspective. Another cool trick is the incorporation of props like erasers and toy cars into his work. This inclusion of actual physical objects breaks down a barrier between his art and the ‘real world’.” You’ll find tons more from Hideyuki here.

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Take The Ultimate Horror Challenge!!! What’s Your Score?

This isn’t a list of every horror movie ever made. Nor does it contain every major work of every horror auteur (you’ll notice we didn’t include John Carpenter’s They Live or Wes Craven’s The Last House On The Left). Rather, this is a compendium of films that we feel – in one way or another – are essential viewing for every horror fan. Some are mainstream (Poltergeist), some aren’t (Cannibal Holocaust). It’s a broad sampling of key films from the genre.

But you don’t have to be a horror die-hard to take the challenge! If you’re comfortable being a “Soccer Mom”, simply clock how many of these you have (or haven’t) seen and let us know! There are 61 Films listed below the jump. Each film you’ve seen earns you 1 Point. Count out how many you’ve seen and let us know which category you fall into. You can give us your specific count in the comments or yell at us for the films we’ve left out!! The categories are:

1-10 Points: Soccer Mom

11-20 Points: Mildly Adventurous

21-30 Points: Casual Fan

31-40 Points: Hardcore

41-50 Points: Unstable

51-60 Points: Psychopath

61 Points: Special Circle Of Hell

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[Random Cool] Pixar Illustrator Re-imagines R-rated Movie Scenes As a Children’s Picture Book!

My credit card it about to get hit with a major dent thanks to Pixar illustrator Josh Cooley.

The mad genius has created a collection of R-rated movie scenes drawn in the style of children’s picture book. So what you have below is a gallery of scenes from the likes of Alien, The Shining, Silence of the Lambs, Seven and even Rosemary’s Baby. My personal favorite is Rosemary’s Baby as he gives Mia Farrow those “Disney eyes”.

What have you done to it?” asked Rosemary.
What have you done to its eyes?

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[BD Review] The Flaws And Glory Of ‘Prometheus’, For Those Who Have Seen The Film Only

You’ve already read Brad’s review and checked out David Harley’s thoughts on Ridley Scott’s Prometheus, the quasi-Alien prequel that’s now in theaters.

The film is proving to be a commercial hit, having made $21 million dollars on Friday alone. This means a lot of you have likely seen it and are ready to talk about specific events within it, along with what works in the film and what doesn’t. So here’s where my review comes in. It’s full of spoilers and even points out a lot of things that don’t work in the film, but ultimately is certainly favorable. If you haven’t seen the movie yet, I’d recommend fixing that before you read this.

This may read like a bad review at this point, but I actually really like the movie. In fact, I almost love it. But an honest assessment of the film has to acknowledge its shortcomings if I’m going to expect you guys (or myself) to buy into any of this.

I would love a discussion with you guys about this and I obviously welcome all dissenting comments. So please head inside for the review and feel free to comment or yell or whatever. And, as always, make sure to write your own review as well! READ MORE

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[Video Interview] Damon Lindelof On What Makes Good Science Fiction And The Difference Between ‘Alien’ And ‘Prometheus’

Ridley Scott’s Prometheus opens in US theaters today and I’m suggesting you find the biggest and best screen you can to see it on. I’m posting my spoiler heavy review (for discussion purposes) later today and I urge you to read it only if you’ve seen the movie. It’s sort of a post-viewing “let’s talk.” In the meantime, you can check out Brad’s spoiler light review.

I’ve already posted an interview with Noomi Rapace and Michael Fassbender and my chats with Charlize Theron, Guy Pearce and Logan Marshall-Green. And yesterday we had a longer one on one with Ridley Scott.

Today’s interview is with Damon Lindelof and he gets in to the genesis of the project and where in the process he came onboard. He also discusses the questions the film asks (some are answered and some aren’t) and how Prometheus differs from Alien. I also have a more spoilery interview with Lindelof in which we go into greater detail on some of the film’s surprises. That’s something that will probably hit Monday.

With ‘Prometheus,’ Scott creates a groundbreaking mythology, in which a team of explorers discover a clue to the origins of mankind on Earth, leading them on a thrilling journey to the darkest corners of the universe. There, they must fight a terrifying battle to save the future of the human race.

Prometheus is now playing. Head inside to check out the interview (and beware of mild spoilers I suppose). READ MORE

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[BD Review] ‘Prometheus’ Has Epic Scope, Muddled & Uneven

With my review posted here, and Evan’s spoiler-fueled discussion coming after release, below are David Harley’s thoughts on Ridley Scott’s Prometheus, the quasi-Alien prequel in theaters Friday.

In the latest film, “Scott creates a groundbreaking mythology, in which a team of explorers discover a clue to the origins of mankind on Earth, leading them on a thrilling journey to the darkest corners of the universe. There, they must fight a terrifying battle to save the future of the human race.

Get the review inside and then check back here to write your own this coming weekend. READ MORE

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[Interview] Sir Ridley Scott On Technology, Prequels And How ‘Alien: Paradise’ Became ‘Prometheus’

I’ve seen Ridley Scott’s Prometheus twice now and I like it quite a bit. It’s not without its issues, but I think it’s an interesting, inquisitive and intense movie that’s full of questions (if not so many answers).

Myself and a few other journalists sat down with Scott a few days ago in London to talk about the journey of Prometheus to the screen. We also touch on a question a lot of people are asking, “why does the technology in this film look different than in ‘Alien’?” Scott also discussed his original plans for the film (back when it was titled Alien: Paradise).

With ‘Prometheus,’ Scott creates a groundbreaking mythology, in which a team of explorers discover a clue to the origins of mankind on Earth, leading them on a thrilling journey to the darkest corners of the universe. There, they must fight a terrifying battle to save the future of the human race.

In theaters June 8, Noomi Rapace, Michael Fassbender, Charlize Theron, Idris Elba, Sean Harris, Guy Pearce, Kate Dickie, Rafe Spall, Logan Marshall-Green, Benedict Wong, Emun Elliott and Patrick Wilson all star.

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[Random Cool] LEGO’s Used To Build The Art Of H.R. Giger!

With Ridley Scott’s Prometheus just a week away, here’s a remarkable Random Cool that looks back to Scott’s 1979 Alien and the creatures as created by the legendary H.R. Giger.

Below you’ll find Bryce McGlone’s take on xenomorph designer H.R. Giger’s “Li II,” as well as the infamous chest bursting alien from Alien.

Prometheus, the prequel to Scott’s Alien, opens in theaters June 8.

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