Homer is shocked, but Ridley Scott approves: «The Odyssey» Christopher Nolan was hated from the first frame due to historical inaccuracies
Earlier this week, Universal Pictures offered the first look at Matt Damon as Odysseus в Christopher Nolan’s new movieand experts on the network were not slow to criticize — mostly in terms of «historical inaccuracies in the image of».
«Alien: Romulus 2» will feature «a rejuvenated» Sigourney Weaver as Ripley, — insider Daniel Richtman
Rumors have it that the director of “Alien: Romulus,” Fede Alvarez, wants to bring actress Sigourney Weaver back for the sequel, but the method they plan to use might not sit well with fans.
«Who the hell is Harrison Ford?»: financiers persuaded Ridley Scott to replace the actor in the movie «Blade Runner»
Harrison Ford played the leading role in the science fiction movie “Blade Runner” and returned in the 2017 sequel — however, as director Ridley Scott notes, his financiers initially doubted the choice of actor because they didn’t know “who the hell this Harrison Ford was.”
«I’m expensive, but I’m damn talented»: Ridley Scott postponed filming Bee Gees biopic because Paramount didn’t like his demands
Initially, the shooting of Ridley Scott’s upcoming movie about the pop group Bee Gees was planned for the beginning of 2025, but the director reported that they had to be postponed — due to problems with the deal with Paramount.
Christopher Nolan names his favorite movie of 2024
When one genius admires the work of another genius.
Ridley Scott says he was forced to make movies about «normal people» because «Alien» and «Blade Runner» didn’t make enough money
Some of Ridley Scott’s debut films have become classics of science fiction, yet they “did not shoot at the box office,” prompting many to encourage the director to make more standard films intended for the general public.
«Gladiator 3» will definitely be» — Ridley Scott is happy with the global box office of the second movie
It is known that “Gladiator 2” was expensive to produce. Industry publications say about $250 million, and Ridley Scott mentioned that it went over budget. However, everyone is satisfied, and a third part is to be.
«I stole the idea»: Ridley Scott says «Gladiator 3» was inspired by the «Godfather» trilogy
Despite the mixed reviews for “Gladiator 2,” Ridley Scott is seriously considering a sequel. In previous interviews, the director noted that about 14 pages have been written for the “Gladiator 3” script, and he has now revealed some of its ideas.
Ridley Scott will release a director’s cut of «Gladiator 2» lasting 4 hours — if it doesn’t drag on the threequel
According to the director, the original version of «Gladiator 2» lasted almost 4 hours (3 hours 40 minutes) — and it may be released someday.
Forget about «Gladiator II»: 10 Ridley Scott movies that were highly praised by movie critics
Although «Gladiator II» had a fairly confident box office debut, not all critics praised the film as highly — in fact, there are many more films in the director’s oeuvre that are probably worth even more attention.
A first look at «Dope Thief» — a new Apple TV+ crime drama (Ridley Scott among the directors)
Apple TV+ announced is a new crime drama series — starring Brian Tyree Henry («Atlanta») and directed by Ridley Scott.The series «Dope Thief» is based on the novel of the same name by Dennis Tafoya and tells the story of old criminal friends who pose as DEA agents during an attempted robbery, but unwittingly reveal the workings of a large…
«We fell asleep at the wheel»: Ridley Scott thinks «Prometheus» was a failure of the «Alien» franchise
The «Alien» franchise started with Ridley Scott’s hit film of the same name in 1979 and received a successful sequel from James Cameron in 1986 — but most of the subsequent sequels did not receive the same reception from the audience.
«Gladiator II» debuted with $87 million — the highest grossing start in Ridley Scott’s career
«Gladiator II» grossed a record $87 million at the international box office in its first weekend of release in 63 countries.
Nothing special? «Gladiator II» received first reviews — a modest 67 out of 100 on Metacritic and 76% «freshness» Rotten Tomatoes
A few days before its release in theaters, the sequel to «Gladiator» received the first critical acclaim on review aggregator sites.
Ridley Scott names the best movie he saw in 2024
And it’s not «Gladiator II».
Ridley Scott on the end of Quentin Tarantino’s career: «Shut up and make a new movie»
On the eve of the release of the sequel «Gladiator» Ridley Scott is actively giving interviews to promote his film, and among other things, commenting on the work of his colleagues. In one — The director also reacted to Quentin Tarantino’s statements about his plans to end his career.
Ridley Scott is working on a new movie «Alien» for 20th Century
In an interview, Ridley Scott said that he is working on a new film «Alien». The director also confirmed other projects in the works. The film was made possible thanks to success «Stranger: Romulus».
More «Gladiators»: Ridley Scott and Paul Mescal to make more movies together
Previously Ridley Scott said about the intention to shoot «Gladiator With», which will also star Paul Mescal — even 8 pages of the script have been written. However, this is the end of the joint plans do not end.
Paul Mescal from «Gladiator II» talks about the fear of meeting Denzel Washington and «strange» casting with Ridley Scott in Zoom
In the sequel to «Gladiator», Paul Mescal will play an adult version of Lucius — the son of Lucilla and Maximus (as it turned out in one of the previous trailers).
Denzel Washington on his role in «Gladiator II»: «Would have used his mother, his own children»
At the special Paramount screening, the stars of «Gladiator II» Paul Mescal, Denzel Washington, Connie Nielsen and Fred Hecheinger showed their new film for the first time and talked about their experience working on Ridley Scott’s sequel.
First reactions to «Gladiator II»: «Absolute Stupid» with a bid for «Oscar»
Ridley Scott has been nominated three times for «Oscar», and according to the film industry representatives who attended the premiere of «Gladiator II» in Los Angeles, this film will eventually bring him the long-awaited statuette.
«12 peacocks, a rhinoceros, and a water fight with sharks»: «Gladiator II» will get special effects that were not possible in the first movie
What happens when you cross a rhinoceros, a shark, and a herd of baboons? You get a movie «Gladiator 2» with VFX. But before releasing the second movie, the director has already started on the third.
Ridley Scott «spoiled the» ending of «Gladiator 2» and told what he plans to do «Gladiator 3»
Ridley Scott, the director of the cult film «Gladiator», shared his plans for a possible sequel to the franchise.
«Until he started whining»: Ridley Scott explains why he didn’t consult with Russell Crowe on «Gladiator II»
Given the fate of Maximus in the original «Gladiator», his appearance on the screen in the sequel is not foreseen — however, Russell Crowe could be involved in the film as a producer.
Apple TV+ releases director’s cut of «Napoleon» Ridley Scott — with 48 minutes of new footage
It turned out that Ridley Scott still has something to show — besides 158 minutes of the main plot «Napoleon».
«Gladiator II» was rated «for adults» — due to violent and bloody scenes
Ridley Scott returns to Ancient Rome this fall with the sequel to the hit action movie «Gladiator».
First reactions to «Alien: Romulus» — one of the best films in the series, making «gasp with horror»
The first journalists’ reviews of «Alien: Romulus» and they are extremely positive — Fede Alvarez is praised for the perfect «horror atmosphere» and special effects, and the cast is called powerful.
«Just Don’t Fail». Director «Alien: Romulus» showed instructions for the movie from Ridley Scott
The father of the «Alien» Ridley Scott franchise did not ignore the upcoming film and sent director Fede Alvarez brief instructions.
Russell Crowe is jealous of «Gladiator 2» — «I’m dead and can’t influence»
Russell Crowe played the main character, Maximus Decimus Meridius, in Ridley Scott’s 2000 film «Gladiator». He won a «Oscar» for Best Actor and gained worldwide fame. In «Gladiator 2», all possible glory will go to Paul Mescal as Lucius, grandson of Emperor Marcus Aurelius and nephew of Commodus (Joaquin Phoenix).
The trailer of the movie «Gladiator 2» was shown to journalists — Pedro Pascal fights Lucius Paul Mescal in the Colosseum arena
Despite the fact that the trailer is not yet available to the public, some reviews from journalists who watched it at CinemaCon 2024 hint at important battles in the plot of the sequel to the Oscar-winning «Gladiator» 2000.
The new emperor in the movie «Gladiator 2» will be «even worse» than Joaquin Phoenix’s Commodore
The main villain in the sequel will be played by Joseph Quinn («Stranger Things») and, given the Roman history, he will be much more cruel than the previous tyrant, previously embodied on the screen by Joaquin Phoenix.
«Gladiator 2» makes the dramatic ending of the original «absolutely meaningless»
The sequel adds a new emperor to the plot, who breaks the promise of peace and republican status for Rome.
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