Bible movies are so hot right now, and Ridley Scott’s Exodus (newly renamed with the subtitle Gods and Kings) hopes to be the hottest. Following in the wake of Darren Aronofsky’s Noah, Exodus stars Christian Bale as Moses and Joel Edgerton as Ramses, and documents Moses’ attempt to free 600,000 slaves from his adoptive brother, the Pharaoh. Unglimpsed in the trailer: […]
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Sigourney Weaver suggests a fifth ‘Alien’ movie could “finish telling the story”
June 3, 2014 
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Sigourney Weaver, fully aware of how to get her fans frothing, has said she’d be interested in making a fifth Alien movie. Speaking at the annual Hero Complex Film Festival, she suggested that the humanity of her iconic, long-suffering character Ellen Ripley would have prevailed “had we done a fifth one,” adding, “I do feel like there is more story […]
Continue readingBreaking bland – The Counselor review
November 4, 2013 0 Comments
By Simon Miraudo November 4, 2013 The Counselor has two water-cooler moments. The first is Cameron Diaz giving Javier Bardem a graphic, gynaecological display on the windshield of his car, and the second involves a heavily foreshadowed bolito; a truly gruesome strangulation device that cuts the carotid arteries on the way to fulfilling total decapitation. […]
Continue readingAaron Paul in talks to join Ridley Scott’s all-star Exodus
August 29, 2013 0 Comments
Emmy winner Aaron Paul is in negotiations to join the rapidly growing cast of Ridley Scott’s Biblical epic, Exodus. According to Deadline, the Breaking Bad star would play Joshua, protégé of Moses. Ben Kingsley, John Turturro, and Sigourney Weaver are all in talks to appear in the flick too. Christian Bale is already set to play […]
Continue readingJoel Edgerton to enslave Christian Bale in Exodus
August 14, 2013 0 Comments
Joel Edgerton might face off against Christian Bale in Ridley Scott’s Exodus, Deadline reports. Bale will play Moses in the Biblical epic, while Edgerton is in talks to play his nemesis Ramses. The Steve Zaillian scripted feature will document Moses efforts to free the Hebrews from enslavement. Zaillian has reworked Adam Cooper and Bill Collage’s original […]
Continue readingTeaser Debut: The Counselor
June 27, 2013 0 Comments
The teaser trailer for Ridley Scott’s all-star thriller The Counselor has arrived online, and the verdict is in: guilty … of being entertaining. Despite starring Michael Fassbender, Brad Pitt, Penelope Cruz, Cameron Diaz, and Javier Bardem, the real star here is screenwriter Cormac McCarthy. This marks the first feature film script from the Pulitzer Prize […]
Continue readingMonopoly movie still in the works, and so is a Hungry Hungry Hippos film
October 5, 2012 2 Comments
Once upon a time, Ridley Scott was attached to make a Monopoly movie, but then he came to his senses and did that Alien prequel instead. But you can’t keep Hasbro down. Though the game company’s production deal with Universal may have collapsed, they’re still keen to bring Monopoly to the big screen, as well as feature film adaptations of Hungry Hungry […]
Continue readingR.I.P. Tony Scott
August 20, 2012 1 Comment
Tony Scott, director of Top Gun, True Romance, and most recently Unstoppable, has died after jumping from Los Angeles’ Vincent Thomas Bridge. He was 68 years old. According to the L.A. County Coroner‘s office, the death is being investigated as a suicide. Witnesses contacted 911 around 12:35pm on Sunday; it took four hours for his body to be […]
Continue readingThe top 10 prequels
June 8, 2012 1 Comment
The top 10 prequels. By Simon Miraudo. We know what you’re thinking: “There are 10 good prequels?!” To answer that question, we say, “Barely.” It was a bit of a slog putting together this week’s selection of features, but that was the task we set ourselves in honour of the cinema release of Ridley Scott‘s […]
Continue readingSpace oddity – Prometheus review
June 4, 2012 12 Comments
Prometheus – Starring Noomi Rapace, Michael Fassbender, and Charlize Theron. Directed by Ridley Scott. Rated MA. By Simon Miraudo. Prometheus is perhaps the best blend of thoughtful science fiction with classic genre thrills since Danny Boyle’s Sunshine. However, much like Sunshine, Prometheus will likely amass detractors disappointed by the final act. Whereas I believe the […]
Continue readingMichael Fassbender introduces us to his android in Prometheus
April 18, 2012 0 Comments
The Prometheus viral videos have been coming thick and fast, but we’ve finally found one worthy of sharing, courtesy of Slashfilm. Here, we are introduced to the David (Michael Fassbender), the helpful android who can blend into your workplace and complete any tasks humans may find “distressing or unethical.” Another brilliant innovation from Weyland Industries! […]
Continue readingBrad Pitt and Javier Bardem in talks for Ridley Scott’s Counselor
April 13, 2012 0 Comments
A-list actors are clamouring to star in Ridley Scott‘s upcoming thriller The Counselor. Earlier this week it was reported Angelina Jolie might have a small role in the flick. Now comes news from Deadline that her partner Brad Pitt is in talks to play the picture’s antagonist, alongside Javier Bardem. Michael Fassbender is set to play […]
Continue readingAngelina Jolie considers cameo in Ridley Scott’s The Counselor
April 11, 2012 0 Comments
Angelina Jolie is in talks to take on a small role opposite Michael Fassbender in Ridley Scott‘s upcoming thriller The Counselor. According to Vulture, Twentieth Century Fox is eager to get this production underway, especially if the high profile cast agrees to come along for the ride. The picture is based on an original script […]
Continue readingTrailer Debut: Prometheus
March 19, 2012 0 Comments
The feature trailer for Ridley Scott‘s maybe-kinda-probably-not-make-that-defintiely Alien prequel Prometheus has landed online, armed to the hilt with Inception “bwraahhhms” and other such tension-creating tricks. Much like the teaser that came back in December, this new trailer continues to keep us in the dark in regards to the actual plot, but gives us plenty of chilling moments and special effects shots […]
Continue readingThe 10 best Nicolas Cage performances
February 16, 2012 16 Comments
The 10 best Nicolas Cage performances. By Simon Miraudo. Once upon a time, Nicolas Cage was one of the most respected actors on a planet. That time was before The Wicker Man, and public perception of the actor has shifted drastically in its wake. Though Cage has evolved from “bankable movie star” to “human punch […]
Continue readingRidley Scott takes on Cormac McCarthy’s The Counselor
February 14, 2012 0 Comments
Ridley Scott has signed on to direct The Counselor, a “No Country For Old Men on steroids” script written by Cormac McCarthy, Deadline reports. As we eagerly await his latest film Prometheus, Scott is apparently eyeing Michael Fassbender for his next production. A formal offer has not been made but it’s thought that after teaming […]
Continue readingBlade Runner producers deny recruiting Harrison Ford for sequel
February 7, 2012 0 Comments
Yesterday it was reported that Alcon Entertainment were in the process of courting Harrison Ford to star in their new Ridley Scott-directed Blade Runner sequel. Seems the internet (us included) jumped the gun! In a message to Deadline, Andrew Kosove of Alcon said “it is absolutely patently false that there has been any discussion about […]
Continue readingHarrison Ford might return for new Blade Runner
February 6, 2012 1 Comment
Back in August, it was revealed director Ridley Scott had been successfully tempted to revisit the world of Blade Runner by Alcon Entertainment. Twitch now reports that the studio is in the process of courting star Harrison Ford too. Ford has reportedly entered into “early talks” to appear in the new Blade Runner flick. It is […]
Continue readingJoe Carnahan to reboot Death Wish
January 31, 2012 0 Comments
Joe Carnahan – director of Narc, The A-Team, and the new Liam Neeson vs. wolves movie The Grey – has been tapped by MGM and Paramount to helm their reboot of the Charles Bronson classic Death Wish. According to the L.A. Times, Carnahan will both write and direct the picture. The 1974 Death Wish starred Bronson […]
Continue readingThe 10 most exciting films of 2012
January 4, 2012 12 Comments
The 10 most exciting films of 2012. By Simon Miraudo. Apocalyptic Mayan prophecies be damned; we’re mighty excited for 2012. Not only will we get to see if Roland Emmerich’s vision of complete tectonic-destruction comes true (might be fun?), but we’ll also be treated to a batch of awesome-sounding feature films in the lead-up. Here […]
Continue readingTeaser Debut: Prometheus
December 23, 2011 2 Comments
The teaser trailer for Ridley Scott‘s ‘don’t call it an Alien prequel’ Prometheus has debuted online. Fans of the original, iconic Alien teaser however will notice a few similarities. We’re still not sure if Prometheus actually has any aliens in it or not, but based on this teaser, it doesn’t look like things are going too well […]
Continue readingPoster Debut: Prometheus
December 16, 2011 1 Comment
The poster for Ridley Scott’s sorta-kinda-not-really Alien prequel Prometheus has debuted online (courtesy of Coming Soon). It certainly captures the vibe of previous Alien posters without giving the game away completely. We’re not even sure if this movie has aliens in it. We do know that it features a giant head, so at least that’s […]
Continue readingNew images from Ridley Scott’s Prometheus
December 2, 2011 0 Comments
After lengthy silence on Ridley Scott’s Prometheus, this week brings official new photos from the highly anticipated project. The film has been described as Scott’s “kinda-sorta-not-really-well-maybe Alien prequel” and while bootlegged visuals were recently leaked online this is our first high-definition glimpse at the star-studded horror sci-fi. The focus of these new images appears to […]
Continue readingRidley Scott’s Monopoly movie collects two screenwriters
September 8, 2011 1 Comment
In case you were thinking those crazy folks in Hollywood finally realised you can’t make a movie out of just anything, Ridley Scott’s Monopoly movie has landed two scribes. According to The Hollywood Reporter, Scott Alexander and Larry Karaszewski will work on the screenplay based upon the Hasbro board game. This won’t be the first […]
Continue readingRidley Scott to direct new Blade Runner
August 22, 2011 3 Comments
Director Ridley Scott is confirmed to be returning to world of Blade Runner for Alcon Entertainment. The production company acquired the rights back in March to make either a prequel or a sequel to Scott’s 1982 sci-fi thriller, though they are not permitted to helm a straight remake or reboot. Confirmation of Scott’s involvement as director came […]
Continue readingFirst look at Ridley Scott’s Prometheus
July 22, 2011 1 Comment
The first official image from Ridley Scott‘s kinda-sorta-not-really-well-maybe Alien prequel Prometheus has debuted online (courtesy of Slashfilm). Is it someone falling, or just floating in space? Who knows! Details on the project are scarce. Still, the fact that there is an official image means we are a little bit closer to seeing the actual film. Prometheus […]
Continue readingBlade Runner prequels/sequels in the works?
March 3, 2011 2 Comments
It’s been threatened for decades, but a new take on Blade Runner is looking more likely than ever before. Warner Bros-based Alcon Entertainment have announced they are in final negotiations to acquire the rights from the producer of the landmark 1982 sci-fi film. Slashfilm give a solid breakdown of the press release, saying that if […]
Continue readingRidley Scott’s Prometheus scores giant new cast member
February 23, 2011 0 Comments
The latest addition to Ridley Scott’s Prometheus cast is an eight-foot tall animatronic ‘space jockey’ skeleton based on the one that appeared in the opening scenes of Alien. Sky Movies has confirmation from “an insider” that the space jockey – who should really have a name; Ralph sounds good – is being created with the […]
Continue reading>Life in a Day to premiere on YouTube
January 27, 2011 1 Comment
>Life in a Day – the globally crowdsourced movie produced by Ridley Scott and directed by Kevin MacDonald – is set to make its world premiere at the Sundance Film Festival. Fittingly, the film will play on YouTube at the same time, so that the thousands of people from around the world who submitted footage […]
Continue reading>Fassbender to play android in Ridley Scott’s Prometheus
January 27, 2011 0 Comments
>Hunger-striker. Movie critic. Magneto. Sex addict. The endlessly talented Michael Fassbender is set to add another challenging role to his already impressive filmography. According to THR, he will play an android in Ridley Scott’s not-quite-Alien-prequel Prometheus. We first learned Fassbender had been approached to play David the android (similar to Lance Henrikson‘s Bishop from Aliens) […]
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