As the weekend came closer, pre-release audience surveys suggested a $55 million debut for Madagascar 3 and $50-$55 million for Prometheus. The film was shot using 3D cameras. Worldwide gross The film earned $34.8 million during its opening weekend from 4,695 theaters in 15 markets, debuting at #1 in 14 of them, with an average of $7,461 per theater. The Blu-ray release of the film contained two commentary tracks, featuring Scott and the movie's writers, respectively, as well as almost 40 minutes of deleted scenes. Glass, by then, will be light and you won’t be able to break it with a bullet." Vickers refuses to let him aboard, citing the need for quarantine, and eventually euthanises him with a flamethrower at his own request. Engineers of space. The figure placed it as the number 3 highest-grossing second-place opening, the number 10 highest-grossing opening for an R-rated film, and it marked Scott's second highest-grossing opening behind the thriller Hannibal (2001). : Prometheus je americký film z roku 2012, který režíroval Ridley Scott.Představuje prequel ke snímku Vetřelec Ebert positively compared Rapace to Sigourney Weaver's performance in Alien as continuing "the tradition of awesome feminine strength", but considered Elba the most interesting performer. Pietro Scalia Prometheus na ČSFD IMDb Některá data mohou pocházet z datové položky. 20th Century Fox [4] Scott later elaborated, "NASA and the Vatican agree that [it is] almost mathematically impossible that we can be where we are today without there being a little help along the way... That's what we're looking at [in the film], at some of Erich von Däniken's ideas of how did we humans come about."[3]. Neal Scanlan and Conor O'Sullivan developed the film's alien creatures, aiming to convey each creature as having a logical biological function and purpose. De tekst is beschikbaar onder de licentie. It was then that 20th Century Fox approached Cameron with a script for a crossover film that would pit the series' monsters against the titular characters of the Predator films; what would become the 2004 film Alien vs. Predator. In 2006, Cameron confirmed that he would not return to the project, believing that the series was Fox's asset, and he was unwilling to deal with the studio attempting to influence the potential sequel. Predator (2004) and Aliens vs. Reviews were frequently praising of both the film's visual aesthetic and design, and Fassbender's performance as the android David received almost universal acclaim. Pages in category "Prometheus" This category contains only the following page. Scott claimed that the Iceland filming comprised approximately fifteen minutes of footage for the film, and that the area represented the "beginning of time". [190] Ian Nathan of Empire magazine was unimpressed by Rapace — whom he described as an unconvincing lead — and summarised the film as lacking suspense. Production of Prometheus was marked by a high degree of secrecy with story details "extremely under-wraps." Exterior shots of the alien world were shot in Iceland. Digital 3D models and miniature replicas were built of each set, allowing them to see how sets should connect and to know where the sets would end and the CGI would begin. The campaign continued following the film's release with a website referencing the philosophical novel Thus Spoke Zarathustra by Friedrich Nietzsche, which is quoted by Weyland in TED Conference, 2023. Moments later, the infuriated Engineer then forces open the lifeboat's airlock and attacks Shaw, but she unleashes the alien offspring upon it and flees. Inside they find several ampules, a monolithic statue of a humanoid head, and the corpse of a giant humanoid alien, thought to be one of the Engineers. Scott avoided using green screens unless necessary, instead employing various items to help the actors understand where they were meant to be looking in any particular scene on the practical sets that would have a CGI presence inserted in post-production. Film and television. The outfit comprised a neoprene suit worn under an outer space suit, a base to which the helmet could be attached, and a backpack. Since 3D films need high lighting levels on set, the hallmark atmosphere of the Alien films with darkness and shadows was added in post-production through grading processes, while the 3D equipment was based on post-Avatar technology. Some surprises might have been anticipated with a little thought, others not. Prometheus was supported by an extensive marketing campaign that included viral activities on the web. In Greek mythology, Prometheus (/ p r ə ˈ m iː θ i ə s /; Ancient Greek: Προμηθεύς, [promɛːtʰéu̯s], possibly meaning "forethought"), is a Titan god of fire. Music Dariusz Wolski Prometheus is a 2012 British-American science fiction film directed by Ridley Scott and starring Noomi Rapace, Michael Fassbender, Guy Pearce, Idris Elba, Logan Marshall-Green and Charlize Theron. After Fox confirmed that it would pursue the crossover, Cameron stopped working on his own project, believing the crossover would "kill the validity of the franchise". De Prometheus is het eerste Aardse sterrenschip uit het sciencefiction universum van Stargate.De Prometheus is een sterrenschip van de Amerikaanse luchtmacht dat is bedoeld om de Aarde te beschermen tegen invasies vanuit de ruimte. In a negative review, Variety film critic Justin Chang described the film's structure and genre as being unable to handle the philosophical undertow of the plot, and felt Prometheus was "lazily deferring" key plot points under the presumption that a sequel would be made. Reaction to the trailer was considered to be positive among WonderCon attendees and on Twitter, and it received nearly three million views in the three days following its release. A rapidly approaching storm forces the crew to return to the Prometheus; however, Millburn and Fifield become lost inside the structure and are left to fend for themselves overnight until they can be rescued. It was simultaneously released in IMAX theaters and in 3D, and it is encoded for D-Box motion seats that provide physical feedback to the viewer during the film. The studio was pleased as it had contested Scott's proposed budget of $150–160 million and found Lindelof's screenplay to be more budget-conscious; Scott had initially requested a $250 million budget and an adult-oriented product, but Fox was reluctant to invest this amount of money, and wanted to ensure the film would receive a lower age-rating to broaden the potential audience. Tja, als dat je niet bevalt, dan neemt iemand dat … Prometheus (film) Category page. Approximately 250 people worked on the three-month-long Spain shoot, generating over €1 million to the local economy. Fox CEO Thomas Rothman suggested Prometheus, which was confirmed as the title in January 2011. The production used five 3ality Technical Atom 3D rigs, four of which were configured with Red Epic 3D cameras set up for use on camera dollies and tripods, which were continuously in use during filming. Prometheus (/ p r ə m ï θ i ə s / prə- MEE-thee-əs) is een 2012 science fiction film regisseur Ridley Scott, geschreven door Jon Spaihts en Damon Lindelof hoofdrollen Noomi Rapace, Michael Fassbender, Guy Pearce, Idris Elba, Logan Marshall-Green en Charlize Theron. Alien: Covenant ; Prometheus, een geslacht van vlinders uit de familie van de Castniidae; Promethichthys prometheus, een straalvinnige vissensoort uit de familie … Prometheus (Oudgrieks Προμηθεύς) is een figuur uit de Griekse mythologie.. Prometheus was de zoon van de Titaan Iapetus en de Oceanide Clymene (oftewel Asia), die later ook zijn minnares werd.Ook was hij de broer van onder andere Atlas en Epimetheus, die met Pandora trouwde. [13] Accompanying the video, a full page "David" advertisement was placed in The Wall Street Journal, a Twitter account operated by a David8 was revealed, allowing Twitter users to ask the character questions, and a partnership with Verizon FiOS was launched, offering a virtual tour of the Prometheus spaceship. The film was followed by a sequel, Alien: Covenant (2017). Financially it makes quite a difference...essentially it's kinda R...it's not just about blood, it's about ideas that are very stressful." Scott concluded work on the film in March 2012. NECA produced a line of action figures based on the film. In May 2009, Fox first officially reported the project as a "reboot" of the Alien franchise, which was soon afterwards expressed as a then untitled prequel to Alien. Ridley ScottDavid GilerWalter Hill Aboard the ship, Yates gave the characters their own distinct look. History Talk (0) The following is a list of anything related to the 2012 film Prometheus. According to Scott, though the film shares "strands of Alien's DNA, so to speak", and takes place in the same universe, Prometheus explores its own mythology and ideas. The Guardian's Peter Bradshaw was less critical but thought that Prometheus "[lacked] the central punch of Alien", calling the film "more grandiose, more elaborate – but less interesting". Scott described the script, saying, "We are talking about gods and engineers. Millburn is killed, while corrosive fluid from one of the creatures melts Fifield's helmet, exposing him to the leaking dark liquid in the room. Metacritic provides a score of 65 out of 100 from 42 critics, indicating "generally favorable" reviews. Ebert thought that the plot, in raising questions and not answering them, made the film "intriguing" and in the "classic tradition of golden age sci-fi". The premiere of Prometheus took place on May 31, 2012, at the Empire cinema in Leicester Square, London. Good stories, you don't know where they're going to end. For the crew's space suits, Scott was inspired to include spherical glass helmets after reading a story in Apple co-founder Steve Jobs' biography, about building an office out of Gorilla Glass, with Scott remarking "If I’m in 2083 and I’m going into space, why would I design a helmet that has blind spots. Distributed by [14] In France, the Saint-Martin ghost train station was converted in appearance to resemble alien architecture from the film, visible to passing commuters. Max designed the sets including the alien structures and the alien world landscape, and vehicles, including the Prometheus and Engineer ship. Edit. The origins of Prometheus stemmed from discussions between Ridley Scott and Aliens director James Cameron in the early 2000s regarding a potential fifth film in the Alien franchise. Scott recalling advice special effects artist Douglas Trumbull gave him on the set of Blade Runner stated, "if you can do it live, do it live", with Scott claiming that although "you can pretty much do anything you want" with digital technology, practical effects are more cost effective. On prehistoric Earth,[2] a humanoid alien stands above a waterfall as a hovering spacecraft departs overhead. Written by Jon Spaihts and Damon Lindelof, the story takes place in the late 21st century and centers on the crew of the spaceship Prometheus as they follow a star map discovered among the remnants of several ancient Earth cultures. The event was streamed live via Facebook, Twitter, and the AMC Theater website, and the trailer was posted on AMC's Youtube channel immediately after its debut. During the 2012 WonderCon, attendees at the film's panel were given Weyland Corporation business cards that directed them to a website and phone number. These videos received a generally a positive reception. Roger Ebert gave the film 4 out of 4 stars, labeling it a "magnificent ... blend of story, special effects and pitch-perfect casting, filmed in sane, effective 3-D that doesn't distract." Directed by Ridley Scott.Written by Jon Spaihts and Damon Lindelof. Starring Scott's concept for a fifth Alien film was a sequel that would explore the engineered origins of the series' Alien antagonists and the "Space Jockey" — the extraterrestrial being who briefly appears in Alien as the deceased pilot of the derelict ship encountered by the Nostromo. Engineers. Prometheus contains approximately 1,300 digital effect shots. The soundtrack by Marc Streitenfeld was released on CD and for digital download. 18,827 tickets pre-sold for the London IMAX, the largest IMAX screen in the country, which broke the theater records for the highest grossing week of pre-sales with £293,312 ($474,687), and the highest grossing first day of pre-sales with £137,000 ($221,717). Max researched NASA and European Space Agency designs and developed these concepts with his vision of how space travel would look in the future to create the Prometheus. Scott maintained that, regardless of rating, he would present the most "aggressive" cut of the film he could, while Rothman stated that Scott would not be forced to compromise the film's quality to avoid an R-rating. The event was facilitated by BumeBox, which culled audience questions from social sites and delivered them to reporters to ask at the event. Engineers from LV223 tried returning to Earth in their spacecraft only to be wiped out by a release of their bio-weapons, killing all except for a lone Engineer, who entered a stasis unit in the Derelict's Orrery.. Spaihts stated: "making the leap from a star map, to an Enlightenment painting, and then back into the far future. Xenomorph. Prometheus received mixed to positive reviews from critics. The film was eventually released on Blu-ray disc and DVD on October 9, 2012. They interpret t… In October 2010, Lindelof submitted his refined screenplay to Fox. His frequent collaborator, Academy award-winning costume designer Janty Yates, used medical research concepts relating to skin replacement treatments and materials to develop a design that could provide a flexible and comfortable garment. By 2003, the project was sidelined by the development of Alien vs. Holloway's infection rapidly ravages his body, and he is rushed back to the Prometheus. In late 2010, he brought Lindelof onto the project to rewrite Spaihts' script, and together they developed a separate story that precedes the story of Alien but is not directly connected to that franchise. Directed by Writing in The Atlantic, Govindini Murty provided a comprehensive guide to the film’s mythological, literary and cinematic influences - from H.P. Running time In December of that year, it was reported that the film would be called Paradise, named after the John Milton poem Paradise Lost, although Scott later considered that the title would convey too much about the film. The complex was booked from August 22, 2011, through to December 10, with set construction occurring from August until late September. Prometheus is a 2012 film about a team of explorers on a spaceship named after the Titan Prometheus, who discover a clue to the origins of mankind on Earth, leading them on a journey to the darkest corners of the universe.There, they must fight a terrifying battle to save the future of the human race. The Prometheus enters the atmosphere of the planet, encountering turbulence which dissipates when they break through the cloud cover and can see the surface. $120–130 million Shaw makes it to Vickers's lifeboat and finds the alien offspring she had removed, now grown to enormous size, trapped inside the medical bay. The Hollywood Reporter's Todd McCarthy called the film's visuals vivid, stunning and magnificent on a technical level, singling out the performances of Fassbender, Rapace and Theron for praise, but lamented that the film catered too much to audience expectations, making it predictable. $403,354,469[1] Joseph McCabe, Jordan Farley, Richard Edwards. The alien drinks a darkliquid and starts to disintegrate. According to Scott, the decision to film in 3D added $10 million to the film's budget. He criticized Rapace and Marshall-Green for failing to instill interest in their character relationship, but added: "there are a few set pieces here that will find a place of honor among aficionados of body horror and all things clammy and viscous". Other bodies are later found and the species is presumed to be extinct. Filming also took place at one of the most powerful waterfalls in Europe, the Dettifoss waterfall in the north east of Iceland, in the Vatnajökull National Park. Prometheus (maan), een maan van Saturnus Prometheus, een in 1964 gekapte boom, gekiemd niet later dan 2996 v.Chr.