Studios. Ridley Scott is to direct a second world war film about the Battle of Britain. [100] Blomkamp's film would tie directly into the story of Aliens without retconning the other two films in the series. [159] Ford said that he would be open to returning if he liked the script. [57] There has been no further announcements since. On 14 December 2010, Scott was set to direct and produce the film adaptation of Paulette Jiles' The Color of Lightning, from a script by Diana Ossana and James Schamus. Ridley Scott Joby Harold Tory Tunnell Matt Charman, Scott Free Productions Safe House Pictures 20th Century Fox, More details at [56] However, plans fell in development hell. We're coming in from the back end. [94] In February 2016, the series was mentioned as one of Syfy's "in development pipeline" projects during their press release for Prototype,[95] though no further announcements have been made since that time. [166] There have been no further announcements since. Alien Covenant TV Spots: Run. [17], On 21 June 2005, Scott was set to direct and produce the film adaptation of Robert Kurson’s novel Shadow Divers with William Broyles writing the script for 20th Century Fox. [29] In February 2010, it was reported that the production of the series was cancelled due to funding problems. That re-examination is on-going, as it appears director Ridley Scott is set to join them by making a Battle of Britain film one of his next projects.
On 12 May 2011, Scott was set to direct a film adaptation of Moira Young's Blood Red Road book from a script by Jack Thorne for the UK division of Scott Free Productions. [96] However, plans fell in development hell. That will put Scott in good company, as Steven Spielberg made his great WWII combat film with Saving Private Ryan, Clint Eastwood made his with Letters From Iwo Jima, and Mel Gibson made his with Hacksaw Ridge. The Battle of Britain Release Date: When is it coming out? On 17 September 2014, Scott, Giannina Facio, and Colet Abedi were set to produce the film adaptation of Betty Eadie's book Embraced by the Light. Directed by Ridley Scott. [105] Frequent Blomkamp collaborator Sharlto Copley expressed interest in portraying a Xenomorph, while Bill Paxton also expressed interest in returning to the franchise. Deadline reports this is Scott's WWII passion project, a film about the air campaign that turned the tide of the war and guaranteed the Nazis would never be able to invade Britain. [108][109][110][111] Blomkamp released concept art, including a piece featuring an adult-age Newt. What's on TV & Streaming What's on TV & Streaming Top Rated Shows … Language. Film data from TMDb.
[159] In January 2018, Scott stated that he had "another [story] ready to evolve and be developed, [that] there is certainly one to be done for sure", referring to a third Blade Runner film.[160]. This version was released in Los Angeles, New York City and Toronto cinemas on 5 October 2007, and as an elaborate DVD release in December 2007.
On 12 May 2011, Scott was set to produce the film adaptation of Glen Duncan's novel The Last Werewolf through the UK division of Scott Free Productions. Scott was set to direct after his film Exodus: Gods and Kings, while he and Giannina Facio were looking for an A-list writer. On 11 April 2016, Scott was set to co-produce a Magic Castle film through Scott Free with Radar Pictures from writing duo Andrew Barrer and Gabriel Ferrari. Crew; Details; Genres; Director.