‘Chappie’ director Neill Blomkamp revealed to Empire that Ridley Scott has been very welcoming to him directing the next installments in the ‘Alien’ franchise. He also revealed that his movies won’t interfere with the storyline for ‘Prometheus 2’ and that it will actually help it along.
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It was a disappointing weekend at the box office with ‘Chappie’ failing to find its legs and ‘Unfinished Business’ becoming the latest dud for Vince Vaughn. The only glimmer of hope came from ‘The Second Best Exotic Marigold Hotel’ which made nearly all of its production budget back this weekend.
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In an interview with Empire Magazine, ‘Chappie‘ director Neill Blomkamp teased that his new ‘Alien‘ movie may end up being more than one movie and that Ripley’s story isn’t quite finished yet.
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In a world where artificial intelligence is no longer science fiction and scientists edge closer and closer to creating sentient robots, ‘Chappie’ feels relevant and real world.
Helmed by ‘District 9’ director Neill Blomkamp, this movie, like many of his movie feel like they are actually happening somewhere in the world. Taking place in Johannesburg, the movie doesn’t act as a very good advertisement for South Africa. Crime, drugs and death abound, ‘Chappie’ is not what you expect it to be. Frankly, it is disappointing. False advertising plays a huge role in the disappointment I felt after seeing this movie.
‘Chappie’ promises thrills and originality, but ends up coming across as a desperate attempt at replicating an already beaten to death topic.
20th Century Fox has closed a deal to have director Neill Blomkamp (District 9, Chappie) develop and direct a new ‘Alien’ movie.
Reports from Variety suggest that this movie will be separate from the ‘Prometheus’ films that Ridley Scott is currently making for the studio. The film and news is in the early stages so not a whole lot other than that is known.
Blomkamp also confirmed the news on Instagram:
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UPDATE – Ridley Scott has also signed on to produce the film.
Sony Pictures has released six new TV spots for the upcoming Neill Blomkamp (District 9) directed film ‘Chappie’.
The film is about Chappie, the first robot that is able to think and feel for himself. Seen as a threat by those around him, he is hunted down to be destroyed but first, he must save mankind.
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