Prometheus

[ChrisMC]

What did David say to the Engineer? According to this article on the linguistics of Prometheus:http://thebioscopist.com/2012/06/20/the-linguistics-of-prometheus-what-david-says-to-the-engineer/

[spoiler]The line that David speaks to the Engineer (which is from a longer sequence that didn't make the final edit) is as follows:

    /ida hmanəm aɪ kja namṛtuh zdɛ:taha/.../ghʷɪvah-pjorn-ɪttham sas da:tṛ kredah/

    A serviceable translation into English is:

    'This man is here because he does not want to die. He believes you can give him more life'.[/spoiler]

Neat.

[Bryancd]

What did David say to the Engineer? According to this article on the linguistics of Prometheus:http://thebioscopist.com/2012/06/20/the-linguistics-of-prometheus-what-david-says-to-the-engineer/

[spoiler]The line that David speaks to the Engineer (which is from a longer sequence that didn't make the final edit) is as follows:

    /ida hmanəm aɪ kja namṛtuh zdɛ:taha/.../ghʷɪvah-pjorn-ɪttham sas da:tṛ kredah/

    A serviceable translation into English is:

    'This man is here because he does not want to die. He believes you can give him more life'.[/spoiler]

Neat.

Read that the other day, very interesting.

[wraith1701]

What did David say to the Engineer? According to this article on the linguistics of Prometheus:http://thebioscopist.com/2012/06/20/the-linguistics-of-prometheus-what-david-says-to-the-engineer/

[spoiler]The line that David speaks to the Engineer (which is from a longer sequence that didn't make the final edit) is as follows:

    /ida hmanəm aɪ kja namṛtuh zdɛ:taha/.../ghʷɪvah-pjorn-ɪttham sas da:tṛ kredah/

    A serviceable translation into English is:

    'This man is here because he does not want to die. He believes you can give him more life'.[/spoiler]

Neat.

Read that the other day, very interesting.

Yep.  It also explains the Engineer's reaction.  [spoiler] It seems they worship the concept of sacrifice in the name of creating new life.  Weyland's selfish grasp at extending his own life, regardless of what it might cost others pretty much flies in the face of Engineer ideology.  I also read an interesting take on how David might be viewed as an abomination- a synthetic mimicry of life.[/spoiler]

[ChrisMC]

I love that there are so many layers to discuss this movie on.

[wraith1701]

I love that there are so many layers to discuss this movie on.

Yep.  I'm too lazy to read the earlier posts on this thread, so forgive me if anything I say has already been stated. 

I believe that there was some last-minute editing done on the film that got rid of some story elements that would have cleared up some of the head-scratching moments in the film.  This was probably done to head off any possible controversy or ruffled feathers, and I guess I can accept that.  Hell, even with the possibly omitted material, there has been enough stated by Scott & revealed through the online supplemental material to fill in most of the gaps. 

Speaking of online material, this film is unique in that it exists both on screen and online.  The viral ad campaign feels like part of the movie itself.  And now, there is a NEW site that appears to be aimed at further fleshing out the story.  For those who don't know, at the very end of the films credits, there's a blurb saying something like "what is 10 11 12?"  Look it up online, and you get to this web site: http://www.whatis101112.com/

It seems that the site is set up to reveal 5 different "modules".  Currently, only module A-1 is active, and includes an interesting look at a famous book & a video clip of Weyland that is connected to the book.  :)

[ChrisMC]

http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/summer-movie-franchise-avengers-snow-white-magic-mike-356583

Prometheus sequel in the pipeline and actively being worked on! Ridley Scott has talked about in interviews that it would probably be based on the Engineers planet, and it ain't a particularly nice place. So happy they are moving forward with this.

[Bromptonboy]

http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/summer-movie-franchise-avengers-snow-white-magic-mike-356583

Prometheus sequel in the pipeline and actively being worked on! Ridley Scott has talked about in interviews that it would probably be based on the Engineers planet, and it ain't a particularly nice place. So happy they are moving forward with this.

Good news!  Even though I have complaints about the first film, I will stay with the story.

[Bryancd]

Knew it!

[Rico]

Movie is due out on home video on October 11th.  Check out this little video just released.

Prometheus New Footage

[QuadShot]

Just in case anyone is interested: iTunes now has Prometheus available for digital download (complete with some extras) in HD format for $14.99. Purchased my copy and will be watching (finally!) tonight! And yes...Bryan and I've already talked about doing a podcast on it!

[Bryancd]

Watching tonight and already gathering info!!!

[Rico]

Just in case anyone is interested: iTunes now has Prometheus available for digital download (complete with some extras) in HD format for $14.99. Purchased my copy and will be watching (finally!) tonight! And yes...Bryan and I've already talked about doing a podcast on it!

It's not just iTunes.  This early release in digital format ahead of the DVD's and Blu-Ray's is all because of Fox's new Digital HD program.  Info at the link below, but with this you can get this movie now also from Amazon, Vudu, Google Play, XBOX, Youtube, of course iTunes, and other places too.  More info at the link below:

http://news.cnet.com/8301-1023_3-57514843-93/fox-launches-digital-hd-for-early-access-to-latest-releases/

[ChrisMC]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ccAMVEtOAe8&feature=player_embedded#!

Looks like the BluRay will still be the way to go on this! 7 hours of features....I can't wait to dig into them.

[MARKO]

WOW.....

[Bryancd]

Already ordered!