Blade Runner Movie News
Classics are classics. 1982′s Blade Runner became a classic and has stayed such. It’s been said it had a slow start, but the story has strong staying power. The other day I was the movie coming on TV and I noticed the sales pitch was how it was a newer, modified version of the original, with added scenes and such. It made me grimace. I’m not sure about you, but once something makes it big, changing it up for modern fans just feels wrong. Wrong to me in some cases.
With the news of Ridley Scott will be tackling a new Blade Runner franchise movie, it gives me a sense of curious anticipation.
It’s not said whether this will be a sequel or prequel yet or even if they would reach out to Harrison Ford. But if Ford gets involved, I’m guessing either sequel or guest cameo. But that would be nice to see in any form.
Of course, there are hard-core movie fans that don’t think a sequel is needed or that Ridley Scott is stretching out, trying for one last hit movie before he retires. Or that this is yet another example of how the core mindset of Hollywood is rooted on established material rather than pulling up something new, aka, original.
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A Facehugger from 1979's Alien
When I was putting together my opening movies article for an upcoming Friday, I came across Ridley Scott’s entertainment resume. It was impressive what he has brought to us, what he’s working on now, and what he has in the pipe. It’s incredible, the number of projects that Ridley Scott has coming up. That’s for sure.
Ridley Scott, the Man
Born November 30, 1937 in South Shields, in Tyne and Wear, England, he’s the brother of director Tony Scott & Father of actress Jordan Scott. Some of his personal favorite films are Lawrence of Arabia, Citizen Kane and Seven Samurai.
His early employment includes being a trainee set designer with the BBC (1963), but then founded Ridley Scott Associates (RSA) with his brohter Tony Scott, in 1968.
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There are days I wish I had just a little bit more play money so I can buy some really cool things when they go up for auction.
For instance, check out the Profiles in History auction that took place on October 9th at its 37th Hollywood Memorabilia Auction on October 8-9, 2009.
Check it out after the break, but try not to go insanely jealous… unlike myself!
Here are some auction highlights, after the break
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