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'Blade Runner 2′ Moving Forward With 'Heroes' and 'Green Lantern' Writer

Jacob Hall — Sat, 01 Jun 2013 14:32:46 +0000

Ridley Scott's science-fiction classic 'Blade Runner' may be more than 30 years old, but it still feels as fresh and exciting as it did upon release back in 1982. Perhaps that's why the current rights-holders (who acquired the name in 2011) are so fervent about creating a sequel -- it's a pre-built universe that feels like it's ready for dozens of additional stories. And with the news that a new writer has been attached to rewrite the script, it appears that we may be seeing a sequel sooner rather than later.

'Prometheus' and 'Blade Runner' Crossover Revealed?

Eric Walkuski — Fri, 05 Oct 2012 14:02:41 +0000

With the impending release of Ridley Scott's 'Prometheus' on Blu-ray and DVD, some of our readers will be getting a nifty Steelbook Edition only released in the UK. Said edition will hand its owners a very interesting Easter egg indeed via the bonus features: A possible connection between the 'Prometheus' and Scott's 1982 classic 'Blade Runner'. (It's unclear to us at the moment if this is relegated to the UK edition or is featured in all editions.) Geeks, start your drooling!

'Blade Runner' Sequel to Be Directed and Produced by Ridley Scott

Dylan Schenker — Thu, 18 Aug 2011 18:42:02 +0000

Huge news for science fiction fans: ‘Blade Runner’ director Ridley Scott will be returning to direct and produce a planned sequel to the 1982 cult favorite. Scott is currently working on a so-called “pseudo-prequel” to his successful ‘Alien’ series, ‘Prometheus,’ and now wants to reboot the ‘Blade Runner’ story as well. In March, Alcon Entertainment [...]