Ridley Scott promises 'tough' Alien prequel

[Mardroid]

Not sure how I feel about that, one the one hand it's nice that the new film will be what it is and won't necessarily have the expectations of an Alien movie, but on the other hand I was really interested to see what he came up with going back to Alien.

That's pretty much how I feel. I really wanted to learn more about the Space Jockey and the origins of the Aliens*, and the connection to Weyland Yutanii. However, I do welcome a new sci-fi film. I just wish it wasn't at the expense of the prequel which likely won't appear now.

*Although maybe it is best to keep this stuff ambiguous. Alien even.

[Kerrin]

I'm quite pleased that it won't be a prequel now.

Looking forward to a new Ridley Scott sci-fi universe will do me fine. I can't wait to see what kind of future design theme they come up with, and this is the sort of thing Scott does brilliantly.