Welcome to another edition of the OFF-WORLD NEWS Digest.
In the news ...
-- Blade Runner interest has been going through another resurgence in recent months – as shown through the increase of chatter in forums, Blade Runner Facebook fan pages, and Twitter; and through the increase of showings in theatres across the globe. And through articles, art, photography, and videos. It's easy for some to slip through the cracks at first. But they soon find their way to the masses.
-- It has been announced back in late February that director Denis Villeneuve is in negotiations to direct Harrison Ford in the “Blade Runner” sequel for Alcon Entertainment. Written by Hampton Fancher and Michael Green, the “Blade Runner” sequel will take place several decades after the 1982 original. Harrison Ford will reprise his role as Rick Deckard in the film.
Ridley Scott will exec produce the sci-fi thriller. Producers are Bud and Cynthia Sikes Yorkin and Alcon’s Andrew Kosove and Broderick Johnson.
“We are honored that Harrison is joining us on this journey with Denis Villeneuve, who is a singular talent, as we experienced personally on ‘Prisoners,'” Kosove and Johnson said in a joint statement. “Hampton and Michael, with Ridley Scott, have crafted a uniquely potent and faithful sequel to one of the most universally celebrated films of all time, and we couldn’t be more thrilled with this amazing, creative team.” [Variety]
-- Incredible model shop photos surface! HERE!
-- Incredible model shop photos surface! HERE!
-- Greek singer Demis Roussos died back in January. For Blade Runner enthusiats, he is known for his vocal performance on "Tales of the future", by Vangelis, from the movie soundtrack and 1994 album "Blade Runner", from Vangelis. http://www.bbc.com/news/entertainment-arts-30984851
-- Fellow Blade Runner fan and collector, Geoff Hutchins, passed away on January 8th 2014. Geoff was of course the owner of many, many Blade Runner props and collectables. Geoff is survived by his wife Tracy, a son, and a daughter, and two grandchildren.
I did not know Geoff personally. We chatted a few times here and at the BladeZone's Off-world Forums.
Geoff's son, Jamie, had this to say on BladeZone's Facebook page, in regards to the announcment on the news of his father's passing and the comments posted in reply.
"Thank you so much for doing this! I am immensely proud of my dad and I plan to continue displaying his collection for all to see. Thanks again."
My thoughts are with his family and friends.
Articles:
- How Did Blade Runner Stick as the Vision of LA's Future?
- The top 20 artificial intelligence films - in pictures
- 25 of the greatest Sci-Fi books ever written
- Taking another look at ‘Blade Runner’
- “Hemos hecho ‘Blade Runner’ en Benidorm y con dos duros”
- How Ridley Scott’s sci-fi classic, Blade Runner, foresaw the way we live today
- Film Review: Blade Runner re-release sees Harrison Ford return to the big screen
- Philip K. Dick's Androids -- The blurry line between men and machines
- From 'Blade Runner' to 'Star Wars': Hollywood's Favorite Sci-Fi Films
- Tears in rain? Why Blade Runner is timeless
- ¿Cuál es la mejor versión de 'Blade Runner'?
- Archetypes: Aphrodite vs. Dionysus
- The Iconic Weapons from PULP FICTION, BLADE RUNNER, BATMAN and more
Music:
Videos:
Miscellaneous:
- Blade Runner Paper Creatives
- Blade Runner Installer 2012 (Patch) -- For Windows XP, Windows Vista, and Windows 7. (And I can vouch for it working on Windows 8.1)
- Trending Blade Runner T-Shirts & Hoodies
- Using 3DSMax for modeling, and Unity for real-time development, Quentin Lengele recreated Deckard's apartment. More HERE.
- I've recently been watching the old re-runs of the TV series Perry Mason. And I came across these two gems! James Hong, featured in "The Case of the Weary Watchdog" (29 Nov. 1962). And, the Bradbury building, featured in "The Case of the Double-Entry Mind" (18 Oct. 1962). What a treat that was!
- Scott Pettersen's latest model.
1:6 "Rep-Detect 2019 V.2"
More HERE.
- Many more fan-created props in the making can be viewed at Propsummit – The Art of Blade Runner.
- Comic->
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As we welcome the new year, we embark on our 19th year as a newsletter -- keeping you up to date on all things Blade Runner.
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