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BMW Films Brings Back Clive Owens’ ‘The Driver’
BMW Films Brings Back Clive Owens’ ‘The Driver’
BMW Films Brings Back Clive Owens’ ‘The Driver’
At what point does the line between marketing and original film and television content blur completely? For years, automobile giant BMW has been producing a series of loosely connected short films starring Clive Owen as an anonymous character known only as ‘The Driver.’ While these films are obviously meant to help BMW sell cars  —  or at least sell a certainly lifestyle centered on their cars  —  they have also pulled in some of the brightest stars Hollywood has to offer. And now BMW Films and The Driver are back.
Neill Blomkamp Teases New Project That Isn’t ‘Alien 5’
Neill Blomkamp Teases New Project That Isn’t ‘Alien 5’
Neill Blomkamp Teases New Project That Isn’t ‘Alien 5’
In the tale of two Alien movies, Ridley Scott is Lucy to Neill Blomkamp’s Charlie Brown, which would make those alien eggs the football, I guess? At any rate, after getting the green light from Fox to develop a new Alien sequel based on his impressive concept art, Blomkamp had the project swiftly yanked away as Scott’s own Alien: Covenant (and an as-yet-named sequel) took precedent — leaving Alien 5 on indefinite hold. But don’t worry; Blomkamp isn’t sitting around and waiting for a phone call that might not come for several years (if ever).
James Cameron Weighs In on the ‘Alien 5’ Screenplay
James Cameron Weighs In on the ‘Alien 5’ Screenplay
James Cameron Weighs In on the ‘Alien 5’ Screenplay
While many people stood in line for Marvel’s big announcements at Comic-Con International ,  other science-fiction fans were being treated to a panel discussion on the 30th anniversary of Aliens. Director James Cameron and his cast and crew talked about the experience of making the original film, but those also interested in the future of the franchise were treated to Cameron’s first impression of the oft-delayed Neill Blomkamp Alien 5.
Sigourney Weaver Is Still Talking About a New ‘Alien’ Sequel
Sigourney Weaver Is Still Talking About a New ‘Alien’ Sequel
Sigourney Weaver Is Still Talking About a New ‘Alien’ Sequel
Today brings news that San Diego Comic-Con will play host to a special panel to celebrate the 30th anniversary of Aliens, James Cameron’s sequel to Ridley Scott’s sci-fi horror classic. Cameron himself will be in attendance along with Sigourney Weaver, who is still talking up Neill Blomkamp’s new Alien sequel despite reports that the project had been delayed due to Scott’s own Alien prequel plans.
Neill Blomkamp’s Abandoned ‘Aliens’ Sequel Would’ve Starred Newt as the New Ripley
Neill Blomkamp’s Abandoned ‘Aliens’ Sequel Would’ve Starred Newt as the New Ripley
Neill Blomkamp’s Abandoned ‘Aliens’ Sequel Would’ve Starred Newt as the New Ripley
Earlier today, Matt Singer wrote an article all about the “Legacyquel” phenomenon where “beloved aging stars reprise classic roles and pass the torch to younger successors.” Recent examples include Creed, Star Wars: The Force Awakens and X-Men: Days of Future Past. One film that almost got added to that list is the now-defunct Aliens sequel where director Neill Blomkamp’s proposed follow-up would’ve had Sigourney Weaver returning co-star alongside a now-grown Newt, who would be the franchise’s new action hero.
Fox Eyeing Neill Blomkamp to Direct ‘The Gone World’
Fox Eyeing Neill Blomkamp to Direct ‘The Gone World’
Fox Eyeing Neill Blomkamp to Direct ‘The Gone World’
After effectively pulling the plug on Neill Blomkamp’s planned sequel to Alien a couple weeks ago, 20th Century Fox owed the director, and big time. More than that, they had a high-profile talent under contract sitting around with nothing to do, burning money without a frame to show for it...
Neill Blomkamp’s ’Alien’ Sequel on Hold to Make Way For ‘Prometheus 2’
Neill Blomkamp’s ’Alien’ Sequel on Hold to Make Way For ‘Prometheus 2’
Neill Blomkamp’s ’Alien’ Sequel on Hold to Make Way For ‘Prometheus 2’
In space, no one can hear your pre-production developments being set back. Sci-fi filmmaker Neill Blomkamp tweeted as much last night when he announced that his upcoming fifth entry under the Alien franchise banner had been put on hold in favor of a sequel to Alien prequel Prometheus, courtesy of the original Alien director Ridley Scott.
Neill Blomkamp ‘Alien’ Sequel Readies the Pulse Rifle
Neill Blomkamp ‘Alien’ Sequel Readies the Pulse Rifle
Neill Blomkamp ‘Alien’ Sequel Readies the Pulse Rifle
Although it was previously rumored that Ridley Scott’s Prometheus sequel Alien: Paradise Lost is delaying Neill Blomkamp’s direct Alien sequel, Scott recently clarified that both films will be arriving in the next two years, with Scott heading into production on his Alien prequel in February, and Blomkamp still at work in pre-production, as evidenced by his latest photo — which features a very familiar weapon.

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