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In regards to the Blade Runner sequel, as most of us already know, Harrison Ford and Ridley Scott have buried the hatchet, Scott, along with Hampton Fancher and Michael Green, have written the story, and the script is now completed -- “It’s written and it’s damn good,” Scott says. In late November (2014), Ridley Scott decided that he wouldn't direct the sequel. At the same time, Harrison Ford signs on to the sequel, reprising his role as Rick Deckard. Then, a week later, Ridley Scott revealed that he might still direct the sequel despite recently ruling himself out of the gig. Additionally, Ridley Scott said that Harrison Ford said that the Blade Runner 2 script is the best thing he's ever read. As more is revealed, we'll pass the information along.
BAFTA honored 'Alien,' 'Blade Runner' Editor Terry Rawlings this month (December 2014).
Debbie Harry regrets turning down a role in Sir Ridley Scott's 1982 blockbuster Blade Runner. The Blondie star was the first choice to play rebellious humanoid Pris in the sci-fi classic, but she was forced to give up the part following pressure from her record label, who wanted her to focus on a solo music career. Daryl Hannah eventually landed the part, and Harry admits she's lamented the decision ever since. She tells Britain's Event magazine, "My record company didn't want me to take time out to do a movie. I shouldn't have listened to them."
BAFTA honored 'Alien,' 'Blade Runner' Editor Terry Rawlings this month (December 2014).
Debbie Harry regrets turning down a role in Sir Ridley Scott's 1982 blockbuster Blade Runner. The Blondie star was the first choice to play rebellious humanoid Pris in the sci-fi classic, but she was forced to give up the part following pressure from her record label, who wanted her to focus on a solo music career. Daryl Hannah eventually landed the part, and Harry admits she's lamented the decision ever since. She tells Britain's Event magazine, "My record company didn't want me to take time out to do a movie. I shouldn't have listened to them."
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Music:
Videos:
Video with brief article: Adam Savage Talks About His Obsession With Recreating Movie Props by Kyle Vanhemert
A video essay from #tic104's Steven Hartzell about AI with clips from Blade Runner, and more.
android dreams from Samuel Cockedey on Vimeo.
WHAT IS NOIR? w/ Peter Labuza from The Critical Press on Vimeo.
Podcast:
- QCine-Radio Nova-Prog 238-BLADE RUNNER Y SONRISAS Y LÁGRIMAS PARTE I
Miscellaneous:
"Do you like our owl?"
via Sean Young's Facebook page
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