'Blade Runner' prequels, sequels in the works
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PostPosted: Thu, 3rd Mar 2011 03:45    Post subject: 'Blade Runner' prequels, sequels in the works
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Alcon Entertainment secures rights to 1982 sci-fi classic

"Blade Runner," Ridley Scott's landmark sci-fier, is being reborn.

Alcon Entertainment announced Wednsday it's in final discussions to secure film, TV and ancillary franchise rights to produce prequels and sequels to the 1982 thriller.

Alcon toppers Andrew Kosove and Broderick Johnson told Variety they're in the early stages of sorting out how to proceed -- inlcuding whether Scott might be involved.

"We're at a very preliminary stage where we're still formulating strategy as to whether we'll hire a filmmaker or a writer first and whether we'll do a prequel or a sequel," Kosove said in response. "The one thing for sure is that neither Broderick or I will direct."

Alcon's negotiating to secure the rights from producer-director Bud Yorkin, who will serve as producer on "Blade Runner" along with Kosove and Broderick Johnson. Cynthia Sikes Yorkin will co-produce and Frank Giustra and Tim Gamble, the CEOs of Thunderbird Films, will exec produce.

Alcon said its franchise rights would be all-inclusive but exclude rights to remake the original. However, it may produce projects based on situations introduced in the 1982 film, which starred Harrison Ford.


http://www.variety.com/article/VR1118033199?categoryid=13&


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PostPosted: Thu, 3rd Mar 2011 04:05    Post subject: Re: 'Blade Runner' prequels, sequels in the works
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So, happy thoughts? Cool Face


nope none, Blade Runner does not need a sequel or prequel.


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PostPosted: Thu, 3rd Mar 2011 04:16    Post subject:
Yep, but at leasn't they aren't doing a remake with Will Smith starring.
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PostPosted: Thu, 3rd Mar 2011 07:53    Post subject:
a gritty depressing sci-fi future film? why would anyone say no to this? as long as it features different characters (as in they dont recast Deckard), i can not see a problem with this.

yeah.. if for no other reason than because there is a huge lack of sci-fi movies these days, and i loved the grim noir'ish future in blade runner, i approve of this.


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PostPosted: Thu, 3rd Mar 2011 10:25    Post subject:
at this. Seriously.
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PostPosted: Thu, 3rd Mar 2011 10:43    Post subject:
what wrong leo. you no like sci-fi?


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PostPosted: Thu, 3rd Mar 2011 10:51    Post subject:
I agree with chiv, remake is better than nothing. Just don't try to compare it to the original and you might enjoy it.
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PostPosted: Thu, 3rd Mar 2011 11:04    Post subject:
actually theyre talking about a sequel and a prequel, NOT a remake, NOT a reboot. thats why im totally fine with it... so i dont get the mild rage at this. no it doesnt NEED a sequel, but i dont see the harm in MAKING one... i loved the setting of the story as i said (a fucked up grim noir'ish bleak future), so continuing the story, or expanding or even making a new one in that sci-fi setting? again... WHY the rage? and IF ford is up for returning and they decide to continue with the deckard character, even better.


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PostPosted: Thu, 3rd Mar 2011 11:26    Post subject:
When was the last time Hollywood made a gritty scifi movie? It's all colorful and shit now. I doubt this will lead to anything good. The excessive use of CGI, which is inevitable in a scifi with a big budget these days, will not do this franchise any good.
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PostPosted: Thu, 3rd Mar 2011 11:41    Post subject:
eh ill give you that these days flash and eye candy is what sells movies, but what about everyones cinematic darling of 2010, inception? was that too bright, cheerful and cgi-happy for your tastes?

clearly i get your point, but i refuse to just automatically write-off every hollywood film i hear is in production, especially sci-fi ones given that its my fav genre. im going to atleast give it a chance to be good, instead of writing it off from the get-go.

i mean i wrote off inception too, and it surprised me in being really quite good...

additionally i look at films like pandorum that came out.. 2 years ago? and i realize that not all hope is lost for the sci-fi films i love.


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PostPosted: Thu, 3rd Mar 2011 12:14    Post subject:
Didn't like the original. I'll probably like this one though.
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PostPosted: Thu, 3rd Mar 2011 12:53    Post subject:
How is Inception in any way comparable to Blade Runner?
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PostPosted: Thu, 3rd Mar 2011 12:55    Post subject:
you asked when has hollywood last managed to make a gritty sci-fi film.

does inception not qualify?


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PostPosted: Thu, 3rd Mar 2011 13:00    Post subject:
No, I don't put it under "scifi". Not the way Blade Runner is atleast.


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PostPosted: Thu, 3rd Mar 2011 13:08    Post subject:
wait, so you dont think inception qualifies as science fiction? yeah ok then Wink just another one of the many daily examples of me disagreeing with other humpers i guess.. nothing new.


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PostPosted: Thu, 3rd Mar 2011 13:12    Post subject:
BearishSun wrote:
I agree with chiv, remake is better than nothing. Just don't try to compare it to the original and you might enjoy it.

Didn't work for me with Predators.

If they don't want it compared to the original, then put it in a different bloody universe. Period.
In most cases these "remakes" and "sequels" only try to surf in on the waves of success of the originals, and this won't be any different.
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PostPosted: Thu, 3rd Mar 2011 13:36    Post subject:
Hardly, still a huge name, and it will always remain that way. Just like Star Trek, Star Wars, Die Hard, Lethal Weapon, Alien, Predator, Terminator, Rocky..need I go on? Wink
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PostPosted: Thu, 3rd Mar 2011 13:52    Post subject:
I bet it will be starring Robert Pattinson and Kellan Lulz. Laughing
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PostPosted: Thu, 3rd Mar 2011 14:09    Post subject:
iNatan wrote:
at this. Seriously.

+1

Even if these movies will be somewhat "decent", they won't escape from the comparison with the original masterpiece..
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PostPosted: Thu, 3rd Mar 2011 14:48    Post subject:
I personally found Tron Legacy to be awesome, so I have my hopes up that they manage to do the same with this title.
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PostPosted: Thu, 3rd Mar 2011 14:50    Post subject:
To be honest, I'm rather looking forward to some Bladerunner prequels and sequels.... cyberpunk is my absolute favourite genre EVER and I am so starved for it lately Crying or Very sad It's a dead genre that nobody seems to give a fuck about these days Sad
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PostPosted: Thu, 3rd Mar 2011 22:46    Post subject:
I don't want to see this turned from gritty to epic Neutral


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PostPosted: Fri, 4th Mar 2011 00:17    Post subject:
don't we already have a pseudosequel, in the form of the total recall tv series?
it's officially in the total recall universe but it's clear what it really tries to be
lead cop even had a replicant sidekick
had some fun episodes in there, but the ending was beyond retarded
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PostPosted: Fri, 4th Mar 2011 00:20    Post subject:
Leave the movie alone!!!

PLEASE!
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