Your thoughts on Prometheus

The god Prometheus created man and stole fire from the god Zeus. He gave fire to man to make man equal to a god. Zeus severly punished Prometheus Ridley Scott says (paraphrased) ‘The Company's ship, Prometheus, travels light years into deep space as a challange to the gods’. In the movie, do you think the fire stolen by Prometheus will be the Aliens knowledge of teraforming or is that too literal? Was the derelict ship on it's way to punish earth for the events of the Prometheus voyage, and was the company looking for it? .........all priorities recinded! Also, the android in Prometheus will be technology 30 years pre-Ash. Twitchy!

Hey Astro good idea. Prometheus was actually a Titan in Greek Mythology, he is also known as Loki in Norse Mythology. To me if you read Loki's description (via wiki) your thoughts go straight to the alien with its ability to incorporate its host DNA with its own and shift its shape (to a degree) to that similar of its host. I think the corporation stole the Alien DNA code not knowing what they really had in our midst. But then again it could be the terraforming code as well because it Aliens Burke mentions the company has been doing a lot of terraforming. Then again it could be some sort of DNA code that allows the Alien and thus some sort of organic apparatus that converts atmosphere into oxygen/nitrogen. Recall that the facehugger kept Kane alive while his helmet was breached to LV-426's atmosphere.

I'll check out Loki Rick. Knowing Ridley sees this as a stand alone film, part of a grand mythology with strands of Alien dna in it, I think stealing a technology is not grand enough. The space jockey race surely knows much more than just terraforming. All the stops will be pulled out, 250mil, and it will be glorious. I cant wait to see Prometheus then go home and watch Alien.

I was just thinking the same thing Astro, ha. I am also looking forward to Prometheus, there is no doubt in my mind that it will be one of the best sci fi films to hit the big screen in a long time. With Ridley Scott back int he director chair, and with a killer cast lined up, you can expect Prometheus will be the "be all, end all" film of the year... and possibly for many years to come.

I've been happering away at this for a week, most of those sick days. I'm about ready to give it a rest until I hear something that sparks my interest to re-engage. Here's why. Official Synopsis: "Visionary filmmaker Ridley Scott returns to the genre he helped define, creating an original science fiction epic set in the most dangerous corners of the universe. The film takes a team of scientists and explorers on a thrilling journey that will test their physical and mental limits and strand them on a distant world, where they will discover the answers to our most profound questions and to life's ultimate mystery." I now believe this synopsis completely. The definition of the word strand is (I believe this synopsis was carefully crafted) "to leave in a strange or an unfavorable place especially without funds or means to depart". If we rule out being rescued from a distant star system, whats left? I think it's acceptance of your fate as you contemplate "the answers to our most profound questions and to life's ultimate mystery". I think I'll watch 2001 A Space Odyssey again.

Prometheus an epic space odyssey! I need to snork some right now, the anticipation is killing me. They already got my money and the trailer hasn't come out yet. When it does I would even see a bad movie to see it, Better yet, a 3D movie just to see the 3D trailer.

These are all great ideas guys! I personally like Astro's post: [i]"The god Prometheus created man and stole fire from the god Zeus. He gave fire to man to make man equal to a god. Zeus severly punished Prometheus Ridley Scott says (paraphrased) ‘The Company's ship, Prometheus, travels light years into deep space as a challange to the gods’. In the movie, do you think the fire stolen by Prometheus will be the Aliens knowledge of teraforming or is that too literal? Was the derelict ship on it's way to punish earth for the events of the Prometheus voyage, and was the company looking for it? .........all priorities recinded! Also, the android in Prometheus will be technology 30 years pre-Ash. Twitchy!"[/i] I agree with this 100%! This has been my hypothesis for this film ever since the title was announced.

I wish there was more out there about Noomi's charactor 'Shaw'. Fassbender, in a very cool interview for MTV, got very excited and got worried about what he could and couldn't say, but Noomi has said nothing except that Shaw, a scientist, is a real believer. I frequent her site, noomi-rapace.com, but it's very slow to update. Today they finally updated the status of the film from pre-production to giving it's release date.

LMAO Astro what the hey. "In Space your Liver's never safe?"(via Noomi's webpage) Didn't they ever tell you the "The Liver is Evil and Must Be Punished !" Hold on gonna run and grab my Rum make sure I punish it with the good stuff.

@Astro, I agree, but I think it's for the best. The more they can keep secret, the better. But it would be nice to know a little about her character, and that of the rest of the crew.

Idris Elba has joined the cast. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qtIJtvL4uS0 I did frequent Noomi's site, noomi-rapace.com, but while they set it up well with projects and news that was already established, updates are not serviced very well. A few days ago I notified the webmaster that the status of Prometheus wasn't "in pre-production", they were filming for 4 months. Took 3 days for that to be updated, but now they have posted the leaked outline as an official synopsis. Geez talk about being behind the curve.

Got an email response fom the webmaster for Noomi's site thanking me for the headsup. He posted the correct synopsis and gave me a mention. Cool

First, I am really excited that Ridley has returned to the Alien story, but any fan of the series knows that unless this movie is stunning in every aspect, its going to flunk badly, and I really hope that isnt the case. The plus points? Ridley scott, Giger's involvement, a top notch cast, oodles of mystique about the plot and 30 years of creative genius that led to this becoming the first part of a story that sets up Alien. The bad points? Twentieth Century Fox's inability to handle the franchise and allowing travesties like AvP! Apart from that, I think its safe to say that a trip to THE "Alien" homeworld is not on the cards as I sincerely doubt they have a homeworld. The Alien as we know it doesnt seem to be viable as anything other than a weapon. Its life cycle is not particularly stable for anything other than short term infestation, and as we know from Canonical material on the Alien directors cut, the beast from the first movie was dying at the end of the film because of the exertions of creating new eggs (not a spoiler, but if you dont know what Im talking about, go buy the blu-ray and put some money in Ridley's pocket!). I look at the Alien as a weapon, perhaps created by the Space Jockey race (Ridley, please come up with a better name for them!) and used to infest and destroy other civilizations, then dying off and leaving their resources intact. Its a great way to conquer a species and leave their technology behind for someone to come along and borrow it. If thats the basis for the plot of Prometheus, then great! I cant wait to see it, but chances are Ridley is several steps removed from our interpretation of his work, and he has all the answers which may or may not become clear next June. this is going to be the longest 12 months of my life!

http://geektyrant.com/news/2011/7/5/new-photos-from-the-set-of-prometheus.html Don't know how long they will stay up but here are two new pics of the Prometheus set. Ridley I'm sure is not happy. They will come down very soon.

Yeah those were the same ones I found at Alien Prequel News that got a nice call from Fox Legal to remove them

Will they remove them? I thought they appeared within the last 12 hours so.... Wouldn't it be a drag to sit in the premiere of Prometheus and find yourself saying to the fanboy in the next seat; "you see, I have those pics on my deep hard drive". How pathetic! I mean, how seriously patuhetic might you relate too this sh*t?.

They've already gone viral Fox Legal can take a long walk off a short pier at this point. Although I can understand the secrecy behind keeping the set-pics off the net its takes or spoils the movie in the end.

OK yeas yeas and yes!!!!!

Gotta tell ya! I'm sick of looking at these leaked pics of the Prom set. I hate it. Some sawed off piece off midget, head buried in the corner of the shower, with a fistful mumbling: "I got these pics, I've got this connection". It's pathetic!

LOL Hater ! Just kidding. Good thing is Fox is actually going to Preview Prometheus on the 21st. If anyone lives in San Diego I'm sure Praetorian would love some sneak peak footage.