I was just in the middle of writing an editorial about how Prometheus is really still an Alien film, when news comes in from Sky Movies that the space jockey is in Prometheus and that HR Giger is overseeing its design:
"The mysterious 'space jockey' skeleton that appeared in the opening scenes of Alien is being designed as an eight-foot animatronic for the sci-fi thriller Prometheus.
An insider revealed to Sky Movies that the character is being designed under the guidance of original Alien designer HR Giger.
But while Scott and Lindelof attempt to distance their project from the Alien franchise, it seems the 'Space Jockey' will appear, alive and kicking, in the movie."
Between this, comments from Ridley Scott himself, and a recent interview with Michael Fassbender, it is pretty safe to say that this movie will take place in the Alien universe and feature the space jockey race, even if it doesn't focus on the xenomorphs we all know and love. Prometheus stars Charlize Theron, Michael Fassbender, and Noomi Rapace, and will hit theaters on June 8th, 2012.
After more than a decade as a consultant in the tech and entertainment industries, Jonathan James launched Daily Dead in 2010 to share his passion for horror entertainment. He takes immense pride in Daily Dead's talented team of writers, who work tirelessly to explore and celebrate horror as a respected art form capable of telling complex, character-driven stories with deep emotional and cultural impact.
Over the course of his career, Jonathan has written more than 10,000 articles and hosted panels at major conventions, including New York Comic Con and San Diego Comic-Con. He has also been consulted as an expert on horror and pop culture, offering his insights on horror history and the latest trends through media outlets, radio stations, film festivals, and fan conventions.
After more than a decade as a consultant in the tech and entertainment industries, Jonathan James launched Daily Dead in 2010 to share his passion for horror entertainment. He takes immense pride in Daily Dead's talented team of writers, who work tirelessly to explore and celebrate horror as a respected art form capable of telling complex, character-driven stories with deep emotional and cultural impact.
Over the course of his career, Jonathan has written more than 10,000 articles and hosted panels at major conventions, including New York Comic Con and San Diego Comic-Con. He has also been consulted as an expert on horror and pop culture, offering his insights on horror history and the latest trends through media outlets, radio stations, film festivals, and fan conventions.
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