ComicConnoisseur Posted September 1, 2014 Share Posted September 1, 2014 If any movie deserves a sequel it's DREDD. At least that movie was begging for a sequel, BR never has. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aggr1103 Posted September 1, 2014 Share Posted September 1, 2014 In what way is Blade Runner a "moneymaker"? From what I remember, the original movie was a box office disappointment. It's a cult movie. To be fair, it opened 3 weeks after E.T. and was competing at the box office against a Rocky movie, a Star Trek movie, and two classic horror films in Poltergeist and the Thing. Heck - Conan and Porky's were still pulling in dollars that opening weekend. Not to mention Annie was in theaters as well. I think timing had more to do with the movie being a box office disappointment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bosco685 Posted September 1, 2014 Author Share Posted September 1, 2014 In what way is Blade Runner a "moneymaker"? From what I remember, the original movie was a box office disappointment. It's a cult movie. To be fair, it opened 3 weeks after E.T. and was competing at the box office against a Rocky movie, a Star Trek movie, and two classic horror films in Poltergeist and the Thing. Heck - Conan and Porky's were still pulling in dollars that opening weekend. Not to mention Annie was in theaters as well. I think timing had more to do with the movie being a box office disappointment. That is exactly what they talk about in Blade Runner's featurette on the release and reception. It was a very tough year to release a movie. And with E.T., everything about outer space had to be on a friendly kid-level. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr 9.8 Posted September 4, 2014 Share Posted September 4, 2014 And with E.T., everything about outer space had to be on a friendly kid-level. DAMN YOU SPIELBERG! In all seriousness I finally found the opening theme without that damned voice over dialogue. A real magical theme. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Comicopolis Posted September 4, 2014 Share Posted September 4, 2014 In what way is Blade Runner a "moneymaker"? From what I remember, the original movie was a box office disappointment. It's a cult movie. To be fair, it opened 3 weeks after E.T. and was competing at the box office against a Rocky movie, a Star Trek movie, and two classic horror films in Poltergeist and the Thing. Heck - Conan and Porky's were still pulling in dollars that opening weekend. Not to mention Annie was in theaters as well. I think timing had more to do with the movie being a box office disappointment. Mainstream reviews were terrible. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr 9.8 Posted September 5, 2014 Share Posted September 5, 2014 In what way is Blade Runner a "moneymaker"? From what I remember, the original movie was a box office disappointment. It's a cult movie. To be fair, it opened 3 weeks after E.T. and was competing at the box office against a Rocky movie, a Star Trek movie, and two classic horror films in Poltergeist and the Thing. Heck - Conan and Porky's were still pulling in dollars that opening weekend. Not to mention Annie was in theaters as well. I think timing had more to do with the movie being a box office disappointment. Mainstream reviews were terrible. Funny what a few decades can do with reviews. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bosco685 Posted November 3, 2014 Author Share Posted November 3, 2014 Kat Dennings As 'Rachel' In A BLADE RUNNER Inspired Photoshoot Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slym2none Posted November 3, 2014 Share Posted November 3, 2014 -slym Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr 9.8 Posted November 4, 2014 Share Posted November 4, 2014 Stuff like this makes me wonder how BR would have turned out with modern SFX techniques? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bosco685 Posted November 4, 2014 Author Share Posted November 4, 2014 Stuff like this makes me wonder how BR would have turned out with modern SFX techniques? You may find out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr 9.8 Posted November 4, 2014 Share Posted November 4, 2014 Stuff like this makes me wonder how BR would have turned out with modern SFX techniques? You may find out. Know something we don't? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VintageComics Posted November 4, 2014 Share Posted November 4, 2014 Stuff like this makes me wonder how BR would have turned out with modern SFX techniques? I thought the original Blade Runner was timeless as it stands. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Speedy-D Posted November 4, 2014 Share Posted November 4, 2014 Stuff like this makes me wonder how BR would have turned out with modern SFX techniques? It could only get lamer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MetalPSI Posted November 4, 2014 Share Posted November 4, 2014 Stuff like this makes me wonder how BR would have turned out with modern SFX techniques? I thought the original Blade Runner was timeless as it stands. Paul Oakenfold has remixed some awesome Blade Runner soundbytes with his music over the years. Tears in Rain is just awesome. Rutger Hauer is simply AMAZING in that movie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MetalPSI Posted November 4, 2014 Share Posted November 4, 2014 I've seen things you people wouldn't believe. Attack ships on fire off the shoulder of Orion. I watched C-beams glitter in the dark near the Tannhauser gate. All those moments will be lost in time... like tears in rain... Time to die Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bosco685 Posted November 26, 2014 Author Share Posted November 26, 2014 Ridley Scott Won't Direct BLADE RUNNER 2; Harrison Ford Will Appear In Third Act --------------------- While doing press for his new movie Exodus: Gods And Kings, Ridley Scott provided some new details to Variety about the Blade Runner sequel. He'll be directing The Martian next, and after that Ridley has plans to direct something else, but he wouldn't tell Variety which film. They were told it wouldn't be Blade Runner 2, which Scott has been developing the past few years with screenwriter Hampton Fancher. Even though Scott will sit on the bench (he'll produce) for Blade Runner 2, fans can be happy to know 'Rick Deckard' (Harrison Ford) is returning. Scott said, “Harrison is very much part of this one, but really it’s about finding him; he comes in in the third act.” --------------------- Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr 9.8 Posted November 26, 2014 Share Posted November 26, 2014 Even though Scott will sit on the bench (he'll produce) for Blade Runner 2, fans can be happy to know 'Rick Deckard' (Harrison Ford) is returning. Scott said, “Harrison is very much part of this one, but really it’s about finding him; he comes in in the third act.” [/i] --------------------- So, it's basically Blade Runner 2: The Search for Deckard? Don't know how to feel about that. Is he in hiding or what? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doohickamabob Posted November 26, 2014 Share Posted November 26, 2014 So, it's basically Blade Runner 2: The Search for Deckard? Don't know how to feel about that. Is he in hiding or what? Do you REALLY want to know plot details in advance? Personally I love to know as little as possible about the story before I see a movie... "Are you testing whether I'm a replicant or a lesbian, Mr. Deckard?" I'm looking forward to "Mad Max: Fury Road" much more than "Blade Runner II..." The original director, George Miller, came out of retirement to make it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr 9.8 Posted November 26, 2014 Share Posted November 26, 2014 I'm looking forward to "Mad Max: Fury Road" much more than "Blade Runner II..." The original director, George Miller, came out of retirement to make it. I'm hoping FR will be a success, but with a budget of $100,000,000.00 that's gonna be tough to recoup. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...