Blade Runner 2099 Gets Production Update: All You Need to Know About the Sequel Series(Photo Credit –IMDb)
There is an exciting update for Blade Runner fans as the sequel series to the film franchise, Blade Runner 2099, is finally going to begin filming. The show was announced back in 2022 by Amazon Prime Video and has been waiting to commence production ever since.
Blade Runner 2099 will be a continuation of the 1982 hit Blade Runner and its 2017 sequel, Blade Runner 2049. Ridley Scott, who directed the original film and produced the second part, is producing the series.
Blade Runner 2099 Begins Filming in June
Blade Runner 2099 is scheduled to start filming in June 2024. The shoot will take place across various locations in Prague and Spain and will wrap up in December this year. Academy Award winner Michelle Yeoh will be headlining the sci-fi series. The actress shot to global...
There is an exciting update for Blade Runner fans as the sequel series to the film franchise, Blade Runner 2099, is finally going to begin filming. The show was announced back in 2022 by Amazon Prime Video and has been waiting to commence production ever since.
Blade Runner 2099 will be a continuation of the 1982 hit Blade Runner and its 2017 sequel, Blade Runner 2049. Ridley Scott, who directed the original film and produced the second part, is producing the series.
Blade Runner 2099 Begins Filming in June
Blade Runner 2099 is scheduled to start filming in June 2024. The shoot will take place across various locations in Prague and Spain and will wrap up in December this year. Academy Award winner Michelle Yeoh will be headlining the sci-fi series. The actress shot to global...
- 5/30/2024
- by Jashandeep Singh
- KoiMoi
Even though neither 1982's Blade Runner nor 2017's Blade Runner 2049 moved the needle much in terms of box office, both are respected cult classics (especially the original). And the world originally woven by Ridley Scott from the story by Phillip K. Dick is one that studios keep looking to re-visit. The latest incarnation, live-action Prime Video series Blade Runner 2099 is gearing up to shoot this year and has cast Oscar winner Michelle Yeoh in a lead role.
With Scott on board as an executive producer and actual show-running duties falling to Silka Luisa, the show brings the story (as the title suggests) forward to 2099.
Prime Video has not officially announced any story details for the show, though scooper Daniel Richtman dug this up online (prepare your grain of salt accordingly until this is confirmed): "In Los Angeles 2099, Cora lived her entire life on the run, a chameleon forced to adopt numerous identities.
With Scott on board as an executive producer and actual show-running duties falling to Silka Luisa, the show brings the story (as the title suggests) forward to 2099.
Prime Video has not officially announced any story details for the show, though scooper Daniel Richtman dug this up online (prepare your grain of salt accordingly until this is confirmed): "In Los Angeles 2099, Cora lived her entire life on the run, a chameleon forced to adopt numerous identities.
- 5/8/2024
- by James White
- Empire - TV
In case you did not know, a Blade Runner series is in the works and has been shooting since April. Titled Blade Runner 2099, the series was revealed to be in the works in 2021, when Ridley Scott himself confirmed that a pilot and the series’ bible (a reference book for a series with relevant plot and character data) had been written. The series was officially announced in 2022 when the title was also revealed. Filming was set to begin in 2023 but was postponed to April 2024 due to the SAG-AFTRA strike, which paralyzed the entertainment industry for a longer period of time. Now, knowing that the series is currently being filmed, we can also confirm that we have some exciting casting updates.
The Blade Runner franchise wasn’t a franchise initially. It started off as a standalone movie directed by Scott, which starred Harrison Ford and Rutger Hauer in the main roles.
The Blade Runner franchise wasn’t a franchise initially. It started off as a standalone movie directed by Scott, which starred Harrison Ford and Rutger Hauer in the main roles.
- 5/8/2024
- by Arthur S. Poe
- Fiction Horizon
Michelle Yeoh is set to lead Prime Video's Blade Runner 2099, which will serve as a sequel to both Ridley Scott's original and Denis Villeneuve's Blade Runner 2049.
The first plot details for the show have also found their way online (via Daniel Richtman), and the brief synopsis outlines the basic premise of the sci-fi spin-off series.
As previously rumored, the show will be female-led, with Cora (possibly a former Blade Runner) joining forces with a Replicant named Olwen (Yeoh).
"In Los Angeles 2099, Cora lived her entire life on the run, a chameleon forced to adopt numerous identities. To secure a stable future for her brother, she assumes one final identity and is forced to partner with Olwen, a Replicant who’s confronting the end of her life. The two are pulled into a widening conspiracy that poses an existential threat to a city that’s fighting to be reborn.
The first plot details for the show have also found their way online (via Daniel Richtman), and the brief synopsis outlines the basic premise of the sci-fi spin-off series.
As previously rumored, the show will be female-led, with Cora (possibly a former Blade Runner) joining forces with a Replicant named Olwen (Yeoh).
"In Los Angeles 2099, Cora lived her entire life on the run, a chameleon forced to adopt numerous identities. To secure a stable future for her brother, she assumes one final identity and is forced to partner with Olwen, a Replicant who’s confronting the end of her life. The two are pulled into a widening conspiracy that poses an existential threat to a city that’s fighting to be reborn.
- 5/7/2024
- ComicBookMovie.com
Michelle Yeoh is dreaming of electric sheep.
The “Everything Everywhere All at Once” Oscar winner is set to star in “Blade Runner 2099,” Amazon Prime Video’s limited series follow-up to the 2017 film “Blade Runner 2049,” according to Deadline.
“2049” was itself a sequel to Ridley Scott’s 1982 sci-fi classic “Blade Runner,” which was based on legendary writer Philip K. Dick’s 1968 novel “Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep?”
“Blade Runner 2099” has started production in Prague. Plot and character details are being kept under wraps, and no other cast members have been announced. A release date has not been set.
Silka Luisa (“Shining Girls”) serves as writer and showrunner. She serves as executive producer alongside Ridley Scott, Andrew Kosove and Broderick Johnson, Ben Roberts, David W. Zucker and Clayton Krueger, Tom Spezialy, Richard Sharkey, Michael Green, Cynthia Yorkin, Frank Giustra and Isa Dick Hackett. Jonathan van Tulleken (“Shōgun”) is directing the first two episodes,...
The “Everything Everywhere All at Once” Oscar winner is set to star in “Blade Runner 2099,” Amazon Prime Video’s limited series follow-up to the 2017 film “Blade Runner 2049,” according to Deadline.
“2049” was itself a sequel to Ridley Scott’s 1982 sci-fi classic “Blade Runner,” which was based on legendary writer Philip K. Dick’s 1968 novel “Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep?”
“Blade Runner 2099” has started production in Prague. Plot and character details are being kept under wraps, and no other cast members have been announced. A release date has not been set.
Silka Luisa (“Shining Girls”) serves as writer and showrunner. She serves as executive producer alongside Ridley Scott, Andrew Kosove and Broderick Johnson, Ben Roberts, David W. Zucker and Clayton Krueger, Tom Spezialy, Richard Sharkey, Michael Green, Cynthia Yorkin, Frank Giustra and Isa Dick Hackett. Jonathan van Tulleken (“Shōgun”) is directing the first two episodes,...
- 5/7/2024
- by Liam Mathews
- Gold Derby
Academy Award winner Michelle Yeoh has been tapped to lead Prime Video’s upcoming Blade Runner 2049 sequel series, our sister site Variety reports, marking the first piece of casting news about the follow-up since it was first confirmed more than a year ago.
The sci-fi franchise, which began with 1982’s Ridley Scott-directed Blade Runner, is set in a dystopian Los Angeles, where artificial humans (aka “replicants”) are built to work for a major corporation in space. But where there is oppression, there will always be advanced replicants willing to fight their way to freedom.
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The sci-fi franchise, which began with 1982’s Ridley Scott-directed Blade Runner, is set in a dystopian Los Angeles, where artificial humans (aka “replicants”) are built to work for a major corporation in space. But where there is oppression, there will always be advanced replicants willing to fight their way to freedom.
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- 5/7/2024
- by Andy Swift
- TVLine.com
One of the biggest queens in all sci-fi is returning to the genre she helped legitimize. As much as fans (rightfully) heap praise on icons such as Sigourney Weaver, Carrie Fisher, and Linda Hamilton, may we never sleep on what Michelle Yeoh has done for science-fiction storytelling over the years. She certainly made her mark in Danny Boyle's "Sunshine," while going above and beyond in recent efforts like "Star Trek: Discovery," "Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings," and, of course, "Everything Everywhere All At Once."
Now, she's getting ready to do her thing all over again in "Blade Runner 2099," a sequel series long in the works that finally seems to be inching closer to reality. The buzzy casting news comes courtesy of Variety, which reports that the "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon" star has been cast in the Prime Video show that's meant as a follow up...
Now, she's getting ready to do her thing all over again in "Blade Runner 2099," a sequel series long in the works that finally seems to be inching closer to reality. The buzzy casting news comes courtesy of Variety, which reports that the "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon" star has been cast in the Prime Video show that's meant as a follow up...
- 5/7/2024
- by Jeremy Mathai
- Slash Film
Prime Video’s Blade Runner TV project has cast Michelle Yeoh in a lead role.
The Oscar-winning Everything Everywhere All at Once actress has signed on to Blade Runner 2099.
The limited series is from showrunner Silka Luisa (Shining Girls) and executive produced by original Blade Runner director Ridley Scott. Jonathan van Tulleken (Shogun) will direct the first two episodes.
There’s no description yet of Yeoh’s role. The actress made history last year as the first best actress Oscar winner of Asian descent for Everything Everywhere All at Once. She’s also known for her roles in Crouching Tiger Hidden Dragon, Memoirs of a Geisha, Tomorrow Never Dies and Star Trek: Discovery.
Yeoh will soon reprise her role as Trek‘s Emperor Philippa Georgiou in the TV movie Star Trek: Section 31.
In addition to Luisa and Scott, the show’s executive producers include Andrew Kosove, Broderick Johnson,...
The Oscar-winning Everything Everywhere All at Once actress has signed on to Blade Runner 2099.
The limited series is from showrunner Silka Luisa (Shining Girls) and executive produced by original Blade Runner director Ridley Scott. Jonathan van Tulleken (Shogun) will direct the first two episodes.
There’s no description yet of Yeoh’s role. The actress made history last year as the first best actress Oscar winner of Asian descent for Everything Everywhere All at Once. She’s also known for her roles in Crouching Tiger Hidden Dragon, Memoirs of a Geisha, Tomorrow Never Dies and Star Trek: Discovery.
Yeoh will soon reprise her role as Trek‘s Emperor Philippa Georgiou in the TV movie Star Trek: Section 31.
In addition to Luisa and Scott, the show’s executive producers include Andrew Kosove, Broderick Johnson,...
- 5/7/2024
- by James Hibberd
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Michelle Yeoh has come quite a long way from the days of Yes, Madam and Police Story 3: Supercop. While the Malaysian actress used to fight alongside stars like Cynthia Rothrock and Jackie Chan in some of the best martial arts movies to come out of Hong Kong, today she’s broken out into dramas and sci-fi projects in addition to action. Deadline reports that the Academy Award-winning star of Everything Everywhere All at Once is now set to star in the sequel series, Blade Runner 2099, for Prime Video.
The details have been shrouded in mystery as of now. However, the year in the title implies a significant jump in time from the last sequel, Blade Runner 2049. The Denis Villeneuve film brought in talents like Ryan Gosling, Jared Leto and Ana De Armas. It would also see Harrison Ford return to the role of Dekker. Blade Runner 2099...
The details have been shrouded in mystery as of now. However, the year in the title implies a significant jump in time from the last sequel, Blade Runner 2049. The Denis Villeneuve film brought in talents like Ryan Gosling, Jared Leto and Ana De Armas. It would also see Harrison Ford return to the role of Dekker. Blade Runner 2099...
- 5/7/2024
- by EJ Tangonan
- JoBlo.com
Seven years after Denis Villeneuve’s Blade Runner 2049, Blade Runner is headed to the small screen in Amazon’s upcoming Blade Runner 2099, and Deadline reports this morning that Michelle Yeoh (Everything Everywhere All at Once) has signed on to star!
Ridley Scott (Blade Runner) is executive producing the live action television series, with Blade Runner 2099 said to be a follow-up to the events of film sequel Blade Runner 2049.
“The latest installment of the neo-noir sci-fi franchise will be set 50 years after the sequel.”
Blade Runner 2099 comes from Alcon Entertainment, Scott Free, and Amazon Studios. Silka Luisa (“Shining Girls”) is writing, showrunning and executive producing.
Jonathan van Tulleken (“Shōgun”) will direct and executive produce the first two episodes.
“The original Blade Runner, directed by Ridley Scott, is considered one of the greatest and most influential science-fiction movies of all time, and we’re excited to introduce...
Ridley Scott (Blade Runner) is executive producing the live action television series, with Blade Runner 2099 said to be a follow-up to the events of film sequel Blade Runner 2049.
“The latest installment of the neo-noir sci-fi franchise will be set 50 years after the sequel.”
Blade Runner 2099 comes from Alcon Entertainment, Scott Free, and Amazon Studios. Silka Luisa (“Shining Girls”) is writing, showrunning and executive producing.
Jonathan van Tulleken (“Shōgun”) will direct and executive produce the first two episodes.
“The original Blade Runner, directed by Ridley Scott, is considered one of the greatest and most influential science-fiction movies of all time, and we’re excited to introduce...
- 5/7/2024
- by John Squires
- bloody-disgusting.com
The “Blade Runner” series in the works at Amazon Prime Video has cast Michelle Yeoh in a lead role, Variety has learned.
The series, titled “Blade Runner 2099,” was ordered at Amazon in September 2022. It serves as a sequel to both the original “Blade Runner” film and the followup film, “Blade Runner 2049.” Exact plot details are being kept under wraps, but sources say Yeoh will play a character named Olwen, described as a replicant near the end of her life.
Amazon declined to comment on specific character details.
Yeoh won the Academy Award for best actress for “Everything Everywhere All at Once” in 2023, making her the first Asian person to win the award. She also picked up wins at the SAG Awards, Independent Spirit Awards, and the Golden Globes for her work in the film. She is also known for her roles in films like “Crazy Rich Asians,” “Crouching Tiger,...
The series, titled “Blade Runner 2099,” was ordered at Amazon in September 2022. It serves as a sequel to both the original “Blade Runner” film and the followup film, “Blade Runner 2049.” Exact plot details are being kept under wraps, but sources say Yeoh will play a character named Olwen, described as a replicant near the end of her life.
Amazon declined to comment on specific character details.
Yeoh won the Academy Award for best actress for “Everything Everywhere All at Once” in 2023, making her the first Asian person to win the award. She also picked up wins at the SAG Awards, Independent Spirit Awards, and the Golden Globes for her work in the film. She is also known for her roles in films like “Crazy Rich Asians,” “Crouching Tiger,...
- 5/7/2024
- by Joe Otterson
- Variety Film + TV
Everything Everywhere All at Once Oscar winner Michelle Yeoh has found her next major starring vehicle in Blade Runner 2099, Prime Video’s limited series following up the 2017 movie sequel Blade Runner 2049.
Details of Yeoh’s role are under wraps, as is the show’s plot. But it marks the latest expansion of the sci-fi franchise based on Philip K. Dick’s seminal novel Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep?, which kicked off with Ridley Scott’s classic 1982 film, Blade Runner. Production recently began overseas, following a delay of nearly a year due to the double strikes of 2023. While it originally had been set to shoot in Belfast, the show wound up relocating to Prague following the work stoppage.
In addition to serving as showrunner of the limited series, Silka Luisa is exec producing alongside Scott, Alcon Entertainment co-founders Andrew Kosove and Broderick Johnson, Alcon’s President of Television Ben Roberts,...
Details of Yeoh’s role are under wraps, as is the show’s plot. But it marks the latest expansion of the sci-fi franchise based on Philip K. Dick’s seminal novel Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep?, which kicked off with Ridley Scott’s classic 1982 film, Blade Runner. Production recently began overseas, following a delay of nearly a year due to the double strikes of 2023. While it originally had been set to shoot in Belfast, the show wound up relocating to Prague following the work stoppage.
In addition to serving as showrunner of the limited series, Silka Luisa is exec producing alongside Scott, Alcon Entertainment co-founders Andrew Kosove and Broderick Johnson, Alcon’s President of Television Ben Roberts,...
- 5/7/2024
- by Matt Grobar
- Deadline Film + TV
Alcon Entertainment and Ridley Scott Productions’ limited series Blade Runner 2099 for Prime Video will shoot at the Czech Republic’s Barrandov Studios in Prague from June.
The series is being directed by Jonathan van Tulleken, who will executive produce the first two episodes. Tulleken recently directed the first two episodes of FX’s Shōgun.
Ridley Scott, who directed the original 1982 Blade Runner and executive produced Blade Runner 2049 for Warner Bros, is executive producing alongside series writer and showrunner Silka Luisa. Further executive producers are Michael Green, Alcon co-founders Andrew Kosove and Broderick Johnson, Alcon’s head of television Ben Roberts,...
The series is being directed by Jonathan van Tulleken, who will executive produce the first two episodes. Tulleken recently directed the first two episodes of FX’s Shōgun.
Ridley Scott, who directed the original 1982 Blade Runner and executive produced Blade Runner 2049 for Warner Bros, is executive producing alongside series writer and showrunner Silka Luisa. Further executive producers are Michael Green, Alcon co-founders Andrew Kosove and Broderick Johnson, Alcon’s head of television Ben Roberts,...
- 2/21/2024
- ScreenDaily
Seven years after Denis Villeneuve’s feature film Blade Runner 2049, Blade Runner is headed to the small screen in Amazon’s Blade Runner 2099, and Deadline reports tonight that Jonathan van Tulleken (“Shōgun”) will direct and executive produce the first two episodes.
Tulleken replaces Jeremy Podeswa, who had previously been announced to direct.
Ridley Scott (Blade Runner) is executive producing the live action series, with Blade Runner 2099 said to be a follow-up to Blade Runner 2049.
“The latest installment of the neo-noir sci-fi franchise will be set 50 years after the film sequel.”
Blade Runner 2099 comes from Alcon Entertainment, Scott Free, and Amazon Studios. Silka Luisa (“Shining Girls”) is writing, showrunning and executive producing.
“The original Blade Runner, directed by Ridley Scott, is considered one of the greatest and most influential science-fiction movies of all time, and we’re excited to introduce Blade Runner 2099 to our global Prime Video customers,...
Tulleken replaces Jeremy Podeswa, who had previously been announced to direct.
Ridley Scott (Blade Runner) is executive producing the live action series, with Blade Runner 2099 said to be a follow-up to Blade Runner 2049.
“The latest installment of the neo-noir sci-fi franchise will be set 50 years after the film sequel.”
Blade Runner 2099 comes from Alcon Entertainment, Scott Free, and Amazon Studios. Silka Luisa (“Shining Girls”) is writing, showrunning and executive producing.
“The original Blade Runner, directed by Ridley Scott, is considered one of the greatest and most influential science-fiction movies of all time, and we’re excited to introduce Blade Runner 2099 to our global Prime Video customers,...
- 2/19/2024
- by John Squires
- bloody-disgusting.com
We may not be getting a big-screen sequel to Denis Villeneuve’s Blade Runner 2049, but the saga will continue on Prime Video with Blade Runner 2099. Production on the live-action series is gearing up to start in April, but Deadline reports that a new director has been tapped to helm the first two episodes of Blade Runner 2099.
Game of Thrones director Jeremy Podeswa was originally tapped to helm Blade Runner 2099 but had to exit over scheduling conflicts. Deadline reports that Jonathan van Tulleken has signed on to replace him. In addition to directing the first two episodes of the sci-fi series, he will also serve as an executive producer. He recently came off directing the first two episodes of FX’s upcoming Shōgun series and has previously helmed episodes of Misfits, Trust, Upload, and The Changeling.
Related Blade Runner 2099 pilot to be directed by Game of...
Game of Thrones director Jeremy Podeswa was originally tapped to helm Blade Runner 2099 but had to exit over scheduling conflicts. Deadline reports that Jonathan van Tulleken has signed on to replace him. In addition to directing the first two episodes of the sci-fi series, he will also serve as an executive producer. He recently came off directing the first two episodes of FX’s upcoming Shōgun series and has previously helmed episodes of Misfits, Trust, Upload, and The Changeling.
Related Blade Runner 2099 pilot to be directed by Game of...
- 2/19/2024
- by Kevin Fraser
- JoBlo.com
Exclusive: Coming off directing and executive producing the first two episodes of FX’s Shōgun, Jonathan van Tulleken has been tapped to direct and executive produce the first two episodes of another high-profile limited series, Prime Video’s Blade Runner 2099.
Tulleken replaces Jeremy Podeswa, who was originally set to direct the first two episodes but had to step away due to scheduling conflicts as the Blade Runner 2099 production schedule was altered by the WGA strike.
The series was originally slated to film in Belfast last summer. In May, a couple of weeks into the writers strike, it was revealed that, due to the work stoppage, production on Blade Runner 2099 was delayed, likely until spring 2024. Northern Ireland Screen said at the time the project had “been prepping on the ground in Belfast for many months now.”
In October, it was reported that Blade Runner 2099 was moving away from Belfast.
Tulleken replaces Jeremy Podeswa, who was originally set to direct the first two episodes but had to step away due to scheduling conflicts as the Blade Runner 2099 production schedule was altered by the WGA strike.
The series was originally slated to film in Belfast last summer. In May, a couple of weeks into the writers strike, it was revealed that, due to the work stoppage, production on Blade Runner 2099 was delayed, likely until spring 2024. Northern Ireland Screen said at the time the project had “been prepping on the ground in Belfast for many months now.”
In October, it was reported that Blade Runner 2099 was moving away from Belfast.
- 2/19/2024
- by Nellie Andreeva
- Deadline Film + TV
Exclusive: Starz, NewFilmmakers Los Angeles and the National Association of Latino Independent Producers on Thursday revealed participants for the second season of the Starz #TakeTheLead Writers’ Intensive, kicking off February 5.
This year’s selection is comprised of writers from varied and often overlooked communities, aiming to embody the representation Starz champions in front of and behind the camera, and across its company. The Season 2 finalists are Christopher Au, Xavier Burgin, Caroline Guo, Lyn Alicia Henderson, Diego Lanao, Eunice Levis, Tyler Miguel Mercer, Wesley Rodriguez, Vee Saieh and Ora Yashar.
The initiative provides participants with opportunities to learn from and connect with industry professionals across the ecosystem of television, including Starz President of Original Programming Kathryn Busby, Paramount Television Studios VP of Development Gary King, Echo Lake Entertainment Manager Kim Yau, writer Charla Lauriston, WME agent Daniela Federman, HBO showrunner Amy Aniobi UTA TV lit agent Gina Reyes, Invention Studios president Nicholas (Nicky) Weinstock,...
This year’s selection is comprised of writers from varied and often overlooked communities, aiming to embody the representation Starz champions in front of and behind the camera, and across its company. The Season 2 finalists are Christopher Au, Xavier Burgin, Caroline Guo, Lyn Alicia Henderson, Diego Lanao, Eunice Levis, Tyler Miguel Mercer, Wesley Rodriguez, Vee Saieh and Ora Yashar.
The initiative provides participants with opportunities to learn from and connect with industry professionals across the ecosystem of television, including Starz President of Original Programming Kathryn Busby, Paramount Television Studios VP of Development Gary King, Echo Lake Entertainment Manager Kim Yau, writer Charla Lauriston, WME agent Daniela Federman, HBO showrunner Amy Aniobi UTA TV lit agent Gina Reyes, Invention Studios president Nicholas (Nicky) Weinstock,...
- 2/1/2024
- by Valerie Complex
- Deadline Film + TV
The initial shoot had been delayed by the Writers’ Guild of America (WGA) strike.
Amazon Studios’ series Blade Runner 2099 is understood to be no longer shooting in Belfast, Northern Ireland, as first reported by BBC News.
The series – executive produced by Ridley Scott, who directed the original 1982 Blade Runner film – had been in prep at Belfast Harbour Studios when the shoot was postponed in May owing to the Writers Guild of America (WGA) strike commencing.
“Northern Ireland Screen is extremely disappointed that Blade Runner 2099 will no longer be produced in Northern Ireland,” said Richard Williams, chief executive of Ni Screen.
Amazon Studios’ series Blade Runner 2099 is understood to be no longer shooting in Belfast, Northern Ireland, as first reported by BBC News.
The series – executive produced by Ridley Scott, who directed the original 1982 Blade Runner film – had been in prep at Belfast Harbour Studios when the shoot was postponed in May owing to the Writers Guild of America (WGA) strike commencing.
“Northern Ireland Screen is extremely disappointed that Blade Runner 2099 will no longer be produced in Northern Ireland,” said Richard Williams, chief executive of Ni Screen.
- 10/6/2023
- by Mona Tabbara
- ScreenDaily
Ridley Scott is opining his “Blade Runner” regrets.
The director, who helmed the original 1982 film starring Harrison Ford, stepped away from directing the 2017 sequel “Blade Runner 2049” due to a scheduling conflict with “Alien: Covenant,” a franchise installment for his “Alien” series.
“I shouldn’t have had to make that decision,” Scott told Empire. “But I had to. I should have done ‘Blade Runner 2.'”
Scott served as an executive producer on “Blade Runner 2049,” with Denis Villeneuve directing. The film went on to win Oscars for Best Visual Effects, Best Sound Editing, and Best Cinematography for Roger Deakins. Director Villeneuve admitted that “Blade Runner 2049” was a film that “flirted with disaster” due to its large budget and lackluster box office, grossing less than $100 million against its reported $300 production and marketing costs.
“I knew that when I did this movie I flirted with disaster,” Villeneuve said during the...
The director, who helmed the original 1982 film starring Harrison Ford, stepped away from directing the 2017 sequel “Blade Runner 2049” due to a scheduling conflict with “Alien: Covenant,” a franchise installment for his “Alien” series.
“I shouldn’t have had to make that decision,” Scott told Empire. “But I had to. I should have done ‘Blade Runner 2.'”
Scott served as an executive producer on “Blade Runner 2049,” with Denis Villeneuve directing. The film went on to win Oscars for Best Visual Effects, Best Sound Editing, and Best Cinematography for Roger Deakins. Director Villeneuve admitted that “Blade Runner 2049” was a film that “flirted with disaster” due to its large budget and lackluster box office, grossing less than $100 million against its reported $300 production and marketing costs.
“I knew that when I did this movie I flirted with disaster,” Villeneuve said during the...
- 8/8/2023
- by Samantha Bergeson
- Indiewire
Ridley Scott is responsible for many film classics that will be recognized in the zeitgeist for years to come. Two of his most celebrated works come from the sci-fi genre, with the films Alien from 1979 and Blade Runner from 1982. Although, of the two, Alien was the one that became an instant classic, while Blade Runner was initially a flop that had acquired its following over time and it is now recognized as one of the greatest films in science fiction with its profound themes, stellar effects that still hold up, and a fully realized noir-ish world.
As franchises and the re-visiting of intellectual properties dominate the modern film world, both of Scott’s signature works have been given sequels/prequels in recent years. Alien: Covenant would be Scott’s follow-up to the Alien prequel, Prometheus, and Blade Runner 2049 would be the direct sequel to Scott’s cult hit that...
As franchises and the re-visiting of intellectual properties dominate the modern film world, both of Scott’s signature works have been given sequels/prequels in recent years. Alien: Covenant would be Scott’s follow-up to the Alien prequel, Prometheus, and Blade Runner 2049 would be the direct sequel to Scott’s cult hit that...
- 8/8/2023
- by EJ Tangonan
- JoBlo.com
Director Ridley Scott is reflecting on his decision to step down from directing the ‘Blade Runner’ sequel due to a scheduling conflict with 2017’s ‘Alien: Covenant’. The director regrets his decision of not directing ‘Blade Runner’, reports Variety. “I shouldn’t have had to make that decision,” Scott said in a recent interview with Empire magazine. “But I had to. I should have done ‘Blade Runner 2’.”
After being attached to the project, Scott announced in 2014 that he would no longer direct the ‘Blade Runner’ sequel, instead choosing to helm the sci-fi horror film ‘Alien: Covenant’, starring Michael Fassbender, Katherine Waterston, Billy Crudup and Danny McBride.
Denis Villeneuve served as director on ‘Blade Runner 2049’, which is a follow-up to the 1982 original directed by Scott – which included Harrison Ford, Ryan Gosling, Ana de Armas and Jared Leto.
Although Scott didn’t direct the sequel to the original ‘Blade Runner’, the...
After being attached to the project, Scott announced in 2014 that he would no longer direct the ‘Blade Runner’ sequel, instead choosing to helm the sci-fi horror film ‘Alien: Covenant’, starring Michael Fassbender, Katherine Waterston, Billy Crudup and Danny McBride.
Denis Villeneuve served as director on ‘Blade Runner 2049’, which is a follow-up to the 1982 original directed by Scott – which included Harrison Ford, Ryan Gosling, Ana de Armas and Jared Leto.
Although Scott didn’t direct the sequel to the original ‘Blade Runner’, the...
- 8/8/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
In a recent interview, Blade Runner director Ridley Scott revealed that he is working on a sequel series to the 2017 film Blade Runner 2049. The new series, which is titled Blade Runner 2099, will be set 50 years after the events of Blade Runner 2049 and will explore the further development of the Blade Runner universe.
Scott said that he was originally supposed to direct Blade Runner 2049, but he had to step down due to scheduling conflicts. However, he was still involved in the development of the film and he wrote the original script. He is now excited to be able to bring his vision for the future to life in Blade Runner 2099.
Blade Runner 2049 Trailer
Scott said that Blade Runner 2099 will be a “dark and gritty” series that will explore the themes of artificial intelligence, replicants, and the nature of humanity. He compared the series to...
Scott said that he was originally supposed to direct Blade Runner 2049, but he had to step down due to scheduling conflicts. However, he was still involved in the development of the film and he wrote the original script. He is now excited to be able to bring his vision for the future to life in Blade Runner 2099.
Blade Runner 2049 Trailer
Scott said that Blade Runner 2099 will be a “dark and gritty” series that will explore the themes of artificial intelligence, replicants, and the nature of humanity. He compared the series to...
- 8/8/2023
- by amalprasadappu
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Ridley Scott is reflecting on his decision to step down from directing the “Blade Runner” sequel due to a scheduling conflict with 2017’s “Alien: Covenant.”
“I shouldn’t have had to make that decision,” Scott said in a recent Empire interview. “But I had to. I should have done ‘Blade Runner 2.’”
After being attached to the project, Scott announced in 2014 that he would no longer direct the “Blade Runner” sequel, instead choosing to helm the sci-fi horror film “Alien: Covenant,” starring Michael Fassbender, Katherine Waterston, Billy Crudup and Danny McBride. Denis Villeneuve served as director on “Blade Runner 2049” — a follow-up to the 1982 original directed by Scott — which included Harrison Ford, Ryan Gosling, Ana de Armas and Jared Leto.
Although Scott didn’t direct the sequel to the original “Blade Runner,” the filmmaker worked as an executive producer on the film. He is also returning to the future dystopia...
“I shouldn’t have had to make that decision,” Scott said in a recent Empire interview. “But I had to. I should have done ‘Blade Runner 2.’”
After being attached to the project, Scott announced in 2014 that he would no longer direct the “Blade Runner” sequel, instead choosing to helm the sci-fi horror film “Alien: Covenant,” starring Michael Fassbender, Katherine Waterston, Billy Crudup and Danny McBride. Denis Villeneuve served as director on “Blade Runner 2049” — a follow-up to the 1982 original directed by Scott — which included Harrison Ford, Ryan Gosling, Ana de Armas and Jared Leto.
Although Scott didn’t direct the sequel to the original “Blade Runner,” the filmmaker worked as an executive producer on the film. He is also returning to the future dystopia...
- 8/8/2023
- by Michaela Zee
- Variety Film + TV
Ridley Scott is looking back and opening up about not being able to direct the Blade Runner sequel. The filmmaker had been announced by Alcon Entertainment back in 2011 to helm the follow-up to his 1982 film that starred Harrison Ford.
However, Scott had to step down from director duties following a scheduling clash and Denis Villeneuve stepped up to direct Blade Runner 2049.
“I shouldn’t have had to make that decision,” he told Empire magazine recently. “But I had to. I should have done Blade Runner 2.”
Scott went on to direct the sci-fi horror film Alien: Covenant instead of the Blade Runner sequel which ended up starring Ford, Ryan Gosling, Ana de Armas and Jared Leto.
The director is returning to the dystopian future in the Amazon Studios series Blade Runner 2099.
“I’m one of the producers,” he adds. “It’s all set years on. To me, it...
However, Scott had to step down from director duties following a scheduling clash and Denis Villeneuve stepped up to direct Blade Runner 2049.
“I shouldn’t have had to make that decision,” he told Empire magazine recently. “But I had to. I should have done Blade Runner 2.”
Scott went on to direct the sci-fi horror film Alien: Covenant instead of the Blade Runner sequel which ended up starring Ford, Ryan Gosling, Ana de Armas and Jared Leto.
The director is returning to the dystopian future in the Amazon Studios series Blade Runner 2099.
“I’m one of the producers,” he adds. “It’s all set years on. To me, it...
- 8/8/2023
- by Armando Tinoco
- Deadline Film + TV
Amazon Prime Video’s live action Blade Runner series could be delayed by as long as a year after the production schedule was disrupted amid the writers strike.
The BBC reported that filming on Blade Runner 2099 was due to get underway at Northern Ireland’s Belfast Harbour Studios, but could now be pushed back until Spring 2024.
The writers strike, which is now in its third week, was cited as a factor in the postponement. Amazon had no comment.
Northern Ireland Screen said: “Northern Ireland Screen is extremely disappointed that Blade Runner 2099 is not going ahead at this time due to the ongoing writers’ strike.
“The project has been prepping on the ground in Belfast for many months now. The WGA strike has been halting production all over the world and we hope a fair deal is reached soon so crew can get back to work.”
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The BBC reported that filming on Blade Runner 2099 was due to get underway at Northern Ireland’s Belfast Harbour Studios, but could now be pushed back until Spring 2024.
The writers strike, which is now in its third week, was cited as a factor in the postponement. Amazon had no comment.
Northern Ireland Screen said: “Northern Ireland Screen is extremely disappointed that Blade Runner 2099 is not going ahead at this time due to the ongoing writers’ strike.
“The project has been prepping on the ground in Belfast for many months now. The WGA strike has been halting production all over the world and we hope a fair deal is reached soon so crew can get back to work.”
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- 5/26/2023
- by Jake Kanter
- Deadline Film + TV
The Writers Guild of America 2023 strike is continuing to make a dent in upcoming Hollywood projects.
The strike began May 2, with multiple productions halting in solidarity with the demonstrations. The WGA strike took effect after six weeks of unsuccessful negotiations with the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers, representing the likes of Netflix, Disney, Apple, NBCUniversal, Warner Bros., Paramount, Amazon, and more. Writers are demanding better pay, residuals structures, and protection against AI as a replacement tool for their work, among other concerns.
While the strike has not yet affected some upcoming consecutive seasons of fan-favorite shows, “Saturday Night Live” and a handful of late-night talk shows including Jimmy Kimmel, “The Late Show,” and “The Tonight Show” have gone dark. Manhattan picketers have also protested outside filming on the latest season of “Billions,” though the long-running Showtime series has yet to come to a full stop.
Drew Barrymore exited...
The strike began May 2, with multiple productions halting in solidarity with the demonstrations. The WGA strike took effect after six weeks of unsuccessful negotiations with the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers, representing the likes of Netflix, Disney, Apple, NBCUniversal, Warner Bros., Paramount, Amazon, and more. Writers are demanding better pay, residuals structures, and protection against AI as a replacement tool for their work, among other concerns.
While the strike has not yet affected some upcoming consecutive seasons of fan-favorite shows, “Saturday Night Live” and a handful of late-night talk shows including Jimmy Kimmel, “The Late Show,” and “The Tonight Show” have gone dark. Manhattan picketers have also protested outside filming on the latest season of “Billions,” though the long-running Showtime series has yet to come to a full stop.
Drew Barrymore exited...
- 5/26/2023
- by Samantha Bergeson
- Indiewire
Series had been prepping in Belfast for many months.
Filming on Amazon Studios TV series Blade Runner 2099 in Belfast has been delayed due to the ongoing Writers’ Guild of America (WGA) strike.
The series is based on the Blade Runner films and is executive produced by Ridley Scott, who directed the original 1982 Blade Runner film. It was prepping at Belfast Harbour Studios when halted.
In a statement, Northern Ireland Screen confirmed Blade Runner 2099 has been delayed. “Northern Ireland Screen is extremely disappointed that Blade Runner 2099 is not going ahead at this time due to the ongoing writers’ strike.
Filming on Amazon Studios TV series Blade Runner 2099 in Belfast has been delayed due to the ongoing Writers’ Guild of America (WGA) strike.
The series is based on the Blade Runner films and is executive produced by Ridley Scott, who directed the original 1982 Blade Runner film. It was prepping at Belfast Harbour Studios when halted.
In a statement, Northern Ireland Screen confirmed Blade Runner 2099 has been delayed. “Northern Ireland Screen is extremely disappointed that Blade Runner 2099 is not going ahead at this time due to the ongoing writers’ strike.
- 5/26/2023
- by Tim Dams
- ScreenDaily
No matter how much time passes, "Blade Runner" consistently holds up as not just one of Harrison Ford's best films, but one of the greatest sci-fi movies of all time. Forty years after Ridley Scott's 1982 masterpiece debuted, it still feels fresh, relevant, and looks incredible.
Which is why you'd think Hollywood would have milked it for all its worth in the age of the legacy sequel and rampant nostalgia bait. The thing is, "Blade Runner" didn't make that much money at the box office, bringing in just shy of $40 million globally. In the decades since, the film gained a significant cult following, to the extent that Warner Bros. was tempted to try a "Blade Runner" revival with 2017's "Blade Runner 2049," — a movie far too good to be a box office hit. Which it wasn't. It underperformed, bringing in a respectable $258 million at the global box office but...
Which is why you'd think Hollywood would have milked it for all its worth in the age of the legacy sequel and rampant nostalgia bait. The thing is, "Blade Runner" didn't make that much money at the box office, bringing in just shy of $40 million globally. In the decades since, the film gained a significant cult following, to the extent that Warner Bros. was tempted to try a "Blade Runner" revival with 2017's "Blade Runner 2049," — a movie far too good to be a box office hit. Which it wasn't. It underperformed, bringing in a respectable $258 million at the global box office but...
- 3/20/2023
- by Joe Roberts
- Slash Film
While we may not be seeing the world of Blade Runner continue on the big screen anytime soon, the franchise will be back as a limited-series on Prime Video. THR has reported that Jeremy Podeswa has signed on to direct the pilot for Blade Runner 2099.
Jeremy Podeswa is best know for his work on HBO’s Game of Thrones, but he’s also helmed episodes of Six Feet Under, Carnivàle, The Tudors, The Pacific, Boardwalk Empire, The Borgias, True Detective, and more. In addition to directing the Blade Runner 2099 pilot, Podeswa will also serve as producing director and an executive producer on the series.
Related Blade Runner 2099: Limited series executive produced by Ridley Scott is heading to Amazon
Blade Runner director Ridley Scott is onboard as executive producer, with Silka Luisa (Shining Girls) as showrunner. “The original Blade Runner, directed by Ridley Scott, is considered one...
Jeremy Podeswa is best know for his work on HBO’s Game of Thrones, but he’s also helmed episodes of Six Feet Under, Carnivàle, The Tudors, The Pacific, Boardwalk Empire, The Borgias, True Detective, and more. In addition to directing the Blade Runner 2099 pilot, Podeswa will also serve as producing director and an executive producer on the series.
Related Blade Runner 2099: Limited series executive produced by Ridley Scott is heading to Amazon
Blade Runner director Ridley Scott is onboard as executive producer, with Silka Luisa (Shining Girls) as showrunner. “The original Blade Runner, directed by Ridley Scott, is considered one...
- 3/14/2023
- by Kevin Fraser
- JoBlo.com
Six years after Denis Villeneuve’s feature film Blade Runner 2049, Blade Runner is headed to the small screen in Amazon’s Blade Runner 2099, and THR reports tonight that Jeremy Podeswa (“Game of Thrones”) has signed on to direct the pilot episode. Additionally, Podeswa will also “serve as producing director and an executive producer.”
Ridley Scott (Blade Runner) is executive producing the live action series, with Blade Runner 2099 said to be a follow-up to Blade Runner 2049.
“The latest installment of the neo-noir sci-fi franchise will be set 50 years after the film sequel.”
Blade Runner 2099 comes from Alcon Entertainment, Scott Free, and Amazon Studios. Silka Luisa (“Shining Girls”) is writing, showrunning and executive producing.
“The original Blade Runner, directed by Ridley Scott, is considered one of the greatest and most influential science-fiction movies of all time, and we’re excited to introduce Blade Runner 2099 to our global Prime Video customers,...
Ridley Scott (Blade Runner) is executive producing the live action series, with Blade Runner 2099 said to be a follow-up to Blade Runner 2049.
“The latest installment of the neo-noir sci-fi franchise will be set 50 years after the film sequel.”
Blade Runner 2099 comes from Alcon Entertainment, Scott Free, and Amazon Studios. Silka Luisa (“Shining Girls”) is writing, showrunning and executive producing.
“The original Blade Runner, directed by Ridley Scott, is considered one of the greatest and most influential science-fiction movies of all time, and we’re excited to introduce Blade Runner 2099 to our global Prime Video customers,...
- 3/14/2023
- by John Squires
- bloody-disgusting.com
“Game of Thrones” alum Jeremy Podeswa has signed on to direct the pilot of Amazon Prime Video’s upcoming limited series “Blade Runner 2099.” Podeswa, most recently the DGA Award-nominated director behind HBO Max’s “Station Eleven,” will also serve as producing director and executive producer of “Blade Runner 2099.”
A TV sequel to the film “Blade Runner 2049” (itself a sequel to the landmark original “Blade Runner”), the new series comes from showrunner/executive producer Silka Luisa (“Shining Girls”). Ridley Scott is also an executive producer on “Blade Runner 2099,” which comes from Alcon Entertainment and Scott Free Productions. Also joining the writers room is Tom Spezialy (“The Leftovers”), who will also serve as an executive producer.
“Blade Runner 2099” has been a long time coming. Scott first revealed the series was in the works in November 2021, while Amazon revealed it was in development in February 2022. The series was officially ordered last September.
A TV sequel to the film “Blade Runner 2049” (itself a sequel to the landmark original “Blade Runner”), the new series comes from showrunner/executive producer Silka Luisa (“Shining Girls”). Ridley Scott is also an executive producer on “Blade Runner 2099,” which comes from Alcon Entertainment and Scott Free Productions. Also joining the writers room is Tom Spezialy (“The Leftovers”), who will also serve as an executive producer.
“Blade Runner 2099” has been a long time coming. Scott first revealed the series was in the works in November 2021, while Amazon revealed it was in development in February 2022. The series was officially ordered last September.
- 3/14/2023
- by Michael Schneider
- Variety Film + TV
Jeremy Podeswa will direct the pilot episode and serve as producing director and executive producer on Prime Video’s “Blade Runner 2099”
The live-action limited series, which will premiere exclusively on Amazon’s streaming service in more than 240 countries and territories worldwide, comes from Alcon Entertainment and Scott Free Productions.
In 2011, Alcon Entertainment secured film, television and ancillary franchise rights to produce prequels and sequels to the iconic 1982 science-fiction thriller “Blade Runner.” Since that time, Alcon has financed and produced the critically acclaimed epic “Blade Runner 2049,” which earned rave reviews and won two Academy Awards, as well as the recent “Blade Runner: Black Lotus,” an anime series that debuted late last year on Adult Swim and Crunchyroll.
Legendary filmmaker Ridley Scott and Silka Luisa (“Shining Girls”) will serve as executive producers. Luisa will also serve as the series’ showrunner. “Blade Runner 2049” writer Michael Green will serve as a non-writing executive producer,...
The live-action limited series, which will premiere exclusively on Amazon’s streaming service in more than 240 countries and territories worldwide, comes from Alcon Entertainment and Scott Free Productions.
In 2011, Alcon Entertainment secured film, television and ancillary franchise rights to produce prequels and sequels to the iconic 1982 science-fiction thriller “Blade Runner.” Since that time, Alcon has financed and produced the critically acclaimed epic “Blade Runner 2049,” which earned rave reviews and won two Academy Awards, as well as the recent “Blade Runner: Black Lotus,” an anime series that debuted late last year on Adult Swim and Crunchyroll.
Legendary filmmaker Ridley Scott and Silka Luisa (“Shining Girls”) will serve as executive producers. Luisa will also serve as the series’ showrunner. “Blade Runner 2049” writer Michael Green will serve as a non-writing executive producer,...
- 3/14/2023
- by Lucas Manfredi
- The Wrap
Jeremy Podeswa is joining Prime Video’s limited series Blade Runner 2099 to direct the pilot and serve as producing director. He will also serve as executive producer.
The limited series is from Alcon Entertainment and Scott Free Productions, with Ridley Scott serving as an executive producer and Silka Luisa (Shining Girls), serving as showrunner as well as an executive producer. It will premiere on Prime Video in more than 240 countries and territories worldwide.
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Michael Green (Logan), who wrote the film Blade Runner 2049, will serve as a non-writing executive producer, along with Alcon Entertainment co-founders Andrew Kosove and Broderick Johnson, Alcon’s head of television Ben Roberts,...
The limited series is from Alcon Entertainment and Scott Free Productions, with Ridley Scott serving as an executive producer and Silka Luisa (Shining Girls), serving as showrunner as well as an executive producer. It will premiere on Prime Video in more than 240 countries and territories worldwide.
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Michael Green (Logan), who wrote the film Blade Runner 2049, will serve as a non-writing executive producer, along with Alcon Entertainment co-founders Andrew Kosove and Broderick Johnson, Alcon’s head of television Ben Roberts,...
- 3/14/2023
- by Lynette Rice
- Deadline Film + TV
Amazon’s upcoming live-action Blade Runner TV series has found a director to establish its visionary sci-fi style.
Four-time Emmy nominee Jeremy Podeswa has signed onto Prime Video’s Blade Runner 2099 to direct the pilot and serve as producing director and an executive producer. Podeswa is best known for his work on HBO’s Game of Thrones, such as helming the sixth season premiere, and the premiere and finale of season seven. He’s also worked on HBO’s Boardwalk Empire and The Pacific and Apple’s The Mosquito Coast.
Blade Runner 2099 has original 1982 Blade Runner director Ridley Scott as executive producer and Silka Luisa (Shining Girls) as showrunner. Michael Green (Logan), who wrote the film Blade Runner 2049, will serve as a non-writing executive producer. In addition, Tom Spezialy has joined the writers room and will also serve as an executive producer.
The production from Alcon Entertainment...
Four-time Emmy nominee Jeremy Podeswa has signed onto Prime Video’s Blade Runner 2099 to direct the pilot and serve as producing director and an executive producer. Podeswa is best known for his work on HBO’s Game of Thrones, such as helming the sixth season premiere, and the premiere and finale of season seven. He’s also worked on HBO’s Boardwalk Empire and The Pacific and Apple’s The Mosquito Coast.
Blade Runner 2099 has original 1982 Blade Runner director Ridley Scott as executive producer and Silka Luisa (Shining Girls) as showrunner. Michael Green (Logan), who wrote the film Blade Runner 2049, will serve as a non-writing executive producer. In addition, Tom Spezialy has joined the writers room and will also serve as an executive producer.
The production from Alcon Entertainment...
- 3/14/2023
- by James Hibberd
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Exclusive: Alcon Entertainment has appointed former MGM executive Steven Johnson as EVP, Head of Physical Production.
Johnson comes to Alcon following two and a half years at MGM International Television, where he served as Senior Vice President of Physical Production. He will now oversee physical production for all Alcon projects across film, TV and documentary, including the Prime Video limited series Blade Runner 2099 under showrunner Silka Luisa, the animated feature Garfield starring Chris Pratt and Samuel L. Jackson for Sony Pictures, Denis Villeneuve’s feature Rendezvous With Rama, based on the classic Arthur C. Clarke novel, and its upcoming docuseries on legendary basketball coach John Thompson.
“Steven’s unique experience across all sectors of production over the past 20+ years gives him tremendous perspective and expertise and we look forward to him bringing his vast experience to Alcon,” said the company’s co-founders and co-CEOs, Broderick Johnson and Andrew Kosove.
Johnson comes to Alcon following two and a half years at MGM International Television, where he served as Senior Vice President of Physical Production. He will now oversee physical production for all Alcon projects across film, TV and documentary, including the Prime Video limited series Blade Runner 2099 under showrunner Silka Luisa, the animated feature Garfield starring Chris Pratt and Samuel L. Jackson for Sony Pictures, Denis Villeneuve’s feature Rendezvous With Rama, based on the classic Arthur C. Clarke novel, and its upcoming docuseries on legendary basketball coach John Thompson.
“Steven’s unique experience across all sectors of production over the past 20+ years gives him tremendous perspective and expertise and we look forward to him bringing his vast experience to Alcon,” said the company’s co-founders and co-CEOs, Broderick Johnson and Andrew Kosove.
- 2/16/2023
- by Matt Grobar
- Deadline Film + TV
“Blade Runner 2099” is the title of the new “Blade Runner’ 10-episode, live-action TV series, to be executive produced by Ridley Scott, as a continuation of the feature “Blade Runner 2049” for streaming on Amazon:
“Blade Runner 2099’ will pick up 50 years in the future from the Denis Villeneuve-helmed sequel ‘Blade Runner 2049’ (2017) with Silka Luisa (‘Shining Girls’) writing and also executive producing the series alongside Ridley Scott.
“…in ‘Blade Runner 2049’ bioengineered humans known as replicants are slaves. ‘K’ , a ‘Nexus-9’ ‘replicant’, works for the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) as a ‘blade runner’ officer who hunts and kills rogue replicants.
“He retires Nexus-8 replicant ‘Sapper Morton’ and finds a box buried under a tree at Morton's protein farm. The box contains the remains of a female replicant who died during a cesarean section, demonstrating that replicants can reproduce biologically, previously thought impossible.
“K's superior, ‘Lt. Joshi...
“Blade Runner 2099’ will pick up 50 years in the future from the Denis Villeneuve-helmed sequel ‘Blade Runner 2049’ (2017) with Silka Luisa (‘Shining Girls’) writing and also executive producing the series alongside Ridley Scott.
“…in ‘Blade Runner 2049’ bioengineered humans known as replicants are slaves. ‘K’ , a ‘Nexus-9’ ‘replicant’, works for the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) as a ‘blade runner’ officer who hunts and kills rogue replicants.
“He retires Nexus-8 replicant ‘Sapper Morton’ and finds a box buried under a tree at Morton's protein farm. The box contains the remains of a female replicant who died during a cesarean section, demonstrating that replicants can reproduce biologically, previously thought impossible.
“K's superior, ‘Lt. Joshi...
- 1/24/2023
- by Unknown
- SneakPeek
The Gotham Marcie Bloom Fellowship in Film has unveiled the names of filmmakers who will participate in the upcoming 14th edition.
The selected fellows are Ahnmin Lee, Anndi Liggett, Jingjing Tian, Joecar Hanna and Maryam Mir. All five New York-based filmmakers will take part in a year-long mentorship. As part of the program, participants will meet regularly with industry guests and leaders of the fellowship.
Created in 2009, the Fellowship has played a key role in helping promising new filmmakers connect with their peers within the community and develop their feature debuts. Alumni include Sarna Lapine, who directed Jake Gyllenhaal in the revival of Stephen Sondheim’s “Sunday in the Park with George” on Broadway, Silka Luisa, creator of the Apple TV+ series “Shining Girls” starring Elizabeth Moss, Wagner Moura and Jamie Bell.
Most recently, Antoneta Alamat Kusijanovic was awarded Cannes’ Camera d’Or for best first film with “Murina” (pictured...
The selected fellows are Ahnmin Lee, Anndi Liggett, Jingjing Tian, Joecar Hanna and Maryam Mir. All five New York-based filmmakers will take part in a year-long mentorship. As part of the program, participants will meet regularly with industry guests and leaders of the fellowship.
Created in 2009, the Fellowship has played a key role in helping promising new filmmakers connect with their peers within the community and develop their feature debuts. Alumni include Sarna Lapine, who directed Jake Gyllenhaal in the revival of Stephen Sondheim’s “Sunday in the Park with George” on Broadway, Silka Luisa, creator of the Apple TV+ series “Shining Girls” starring Elizabeth Moss, Wagner Moura and Jamie Bell.
Most recently, Antoneta Alamat Kusijanovic was awarded Cannes’ Camera d’Or for best first film with “Murina” (pictured...
- 12/16/2022
- by Elsa Keslassy
- Variety Film + TV
Film Independent has set the participants and projects for its sixth annual Episodic Lab — an intensive program, designed to provide individualized story and career development for emerging television writers with original pilots. The list includes Christopher Au (Cloak & Data), Miguel Orozco & Boris Rodriguez (East Los Aliens), Terry Dawson (Makeba) Gg Hawkins (Murder Podcast), Sarah Mokh (Room 099), and the duo of Ben Gonzales & Erica Bardin (The Deed).
This year’s Lab will be a two-week virtual program helping to further the careers of its Fellows by introducing them to industry veterans who can offer guidance on both the craft and business of writing episodic content. Through personalized feedback from experienced showrunners, creative producers and executives, Fellows will gain the tools to revise and refine their pilots and navigate a changing industry landscape. A final networking and pitch event will then offer participants the opportunity to introduce themselves and their work to studio and network executives.
This year’s Lab will be a two-week virtual program helping to further the careers of its Fellows by introducing them to industry veterans who can offer guidance on both the craft and business of writing episodic content. Through personalized feedback from experienced showrunners, creative producers and executives, Fellows will gain the tools to revise and refine their pilots and navigate a changing industry landscape. A final networking and pitch event will then offer participants the opportunity to introduce themselves and their work to studio and network executives.
- 9/20/2022
- by Matt Grobar
- Deadline Film + TV
Blade Runner 2099 is coming to Prime Video. The streaming service has ordered a limited sequel series which will be based on the sci-fi film franchise. The series comes from Amazon Studios and Alcon Entertainment The latter holds the rights to the Blade Runner property. Ridley Scott, who directed the classic 1982 film starring Harrison Ford, will executive produce and Silka Luisa will serve as showrunner.
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- 9/16/2022
- by TVSeriesFinale.com
- TVSeriesFinale.com
“Blade Runner 2099” is the title of the new “Blade Runner’ 10-episode, live-action TV series, to be executive produced by Ridley Scott, as a continuation of the feature “Blade Runner 2049” for streaming on Amazon:
“Blade Runner 2099’ will pick up 50 years in the future from the Denis Villeneuve-helmed sequel ‘Blade Runner 2049’ (2017) with Silka Luisa (‘Shining Girls’) writing and also executive producing the series alongside Ridley Scott.
“…in ‘Blade Runner 2049’ bioengineered humans known as replicants are slaves. ‘K’ , a ‘Nexus-9’ ‘replicant’, works for the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) as a ‘blade runner’ officer who hunts and kills rogue replicants.
“He retires Nexus-8 replicant ‘Sapper Morton’ and finds a box buried under a tree at Morton's protein farm. The box contains the remains of a female replicant who died during a cesarean section, demonstrating that replicants can reproduce biologically, previously thought impossible.
“K's superior, ‘Lt. Joshi...
“Blade Runner 2099’ will pick up 50 years in the future from the Denis Villeneuve-helmed sequel ‘Blade Runner 2049’ (2017) with Silka Luisa (‘Shining Girls’) writing and also executive producing the series alongside Ridley Scott.
“…in ‘Blade Runner 2049’ bioengineered humans known as replicants are slaves. ‘K’ , a ‘Nexus-9’ ‘replicant’, works for the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) as a ‘blade runner’ officer who hunts and kills rogue replicants.
“He retires Nexus-8 replicant ‘Sapper Morton’ and finds a box buried under a tree at Morton's protein farm. The box contains the remains of a female replicant who died during a cesarean section, demonstrating that replicants can reproduce biologically, previously thought impossible.
“K's superior, ‘Lt. Joshi...
- 9/16/2022
- by Unknown
- SneakPeek
Ridley Scott is returning to the world of Blade Runner, this time in a TV series. Amazon Studios has green-lit the live-action Blade Runner 2099, a limited series executive produced by Scott, the studio announced September 15. Blade Runner 2099 will premiere exclusively on Prime Video in more than 240 countries and territories worldwide, though there’s no projected release date yet. Silka Luisa (Shining Girls) will serve as showrunner as well as an executive producer on the series, which is a production of Alcon Entertainment and Scott Free Productions. Blade Runner 2049 screenwriter Michael Green (Logan) will be a non-writing executive producer on the series, bringing together a team who knows the world of Blade Runner well. “The original Blade Runner, directed by Ridley Scott, is considered one of the greatest and most influential science-fiction movies of all time, and we’re excited to introduce Blade Runner 2099 to our global Prime Video customers,...
- 9/15/2022
- TV Insider
A Blade Runner sequel series was given the official go-head at Amazon, with the original film’s director, Ridley Scott, serving as an executive producer, Variety reports.
Blade Runner 2099 will ostensibly be set 50 years after the events of Denis Villeneuve’s 2017 sequel, Blade Runner 2049, and (as such) 80 years after the events of Scott’s original 1983 movie (which was based on Phililp K. Dick’s novel, Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep?). No cast or plot details were announced, nor was a timeline for when the series will eventually air.
Blade Runner 2099 will ostensibly be set 50 years after the events of Denis Villeneuve’s 2017 sequel, Blade Runner 2049, and (as such) 80 years after the events of Scott’s original 1983 movie (which was based on Phililp K. Dick’s novel, Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep?). No cast or plot details were announced, nor was a timeline for when the series will eventually air.
- 9/15/2022
- by Jon Blistein
- Rollingstone.com
Blade Runner fans are about to blow a circuit because Amazon Prime Video is moving forward with Blade Runner 2099, a limited series sequel based on the iconic science-fiction franchise. The anticipated project hails from Amazon Studios and Alcon Entertainment. As the title suggests, Blade Runner 2099 is set 50 years after 2017’s Blade Runner 2049, starring Ryan Gosling and Harrison Ford. Creatives have locked story details about the limited series behind an encrypted hard drive.
Ridley Scott, who helmed 1982’s Blade Runner, will executive produce via Scott Free Productions, with Silka Luisa of Shining Girls fame acting as showrunner. Amazon Prime already has The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power on their roster, and now they’re adding Blade Runner. If I were Netflix or any other streaming platform, I’d be concerned about Amazon scooping up some of pop culture’s most beloved fantasy properties for big-budget adaptations.
Ridley Scott, who helmed 1982’s Blade Runner, will executive produce via Scott Free Productions, with Silka Luisa of Shining Girls fame acting as showrunner. Amazon Prime already has The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power on their roster, and now they’re adding Blade Runner. If I were Netflix or any other streaming platform, I’d be concerned about Amazon scooping up some of pop culture’s most beloved fantasy properties for big-budget adaptations.
- 9/15/2022
- by Steve Seigh
- JoBlo.com
One of the most widely influential sci-fi franchises of all time is about to write its next chapter.
40 years after the original "Blade Runner" changed the landscape of filmmaking forever and five years after the release of Denis Villeneuve's brilliant legacy sequel "Blade Runner 2049", original director Ridley Scott is returning to the world that he made so indelible in the first place. Following up on previous reporting on the development of a new sequel series set in the same world as both previous movies (which we first heard about from Scott himself in late 2021), we now know that this series is officially set to become a reality.
According to The Hollywood Reporter, Amazon Studios has given the green light for the limited series, titled "Blade Runner 2099," to air exclusively on Prime Video. Scott will serve as an executive producer alongside showrunner Silka Luisa, known for creating and...
40 years after the original "Blade Runner" changed the landscape of filmmaking forever and five years after the release of Denis Villeneuve's brilliant legacy sequel "Blade Runner 2049", original director Ridley Scott is returning to the world that he made so indelible in the first place. Following up on previous reporting on the development of a new sequel series set in the same world as both previous movies (which we first heard about from Scott himself in late 2021), we now know that this series is officially set to become a reality.
According to The Hollywood Reporter, Amazon Studios has given the green light for the limited series, titled "Blade Runner 2099," to air exclusively on Prime Video. Scott will serve as an executive producer alongside showrunner Silka Luisa, known for creating and...
- 9/15/2022
- by Jeremy Mathai
- Slash Film
Amazon has ordered a live-action Blade Runner series called “Blade Runner 2099" according to a scoop by variety.
Exact plot details are under wraps, but the title indicates the show will take place fifty years after the events of “Blade Runner 2049,” the 2017 sequel to the original “Blade Runner.”
Silka Luisa serves as showrunner and executive producer, with Ridley Scott also executive producing under his Scott Free Productions banner.
Michael Green, the co-writer of “Blade Runner 2049,” will also executive produce with Alcon Entertainment co-founders Andrew Kosove and Broderick Johnson, Alcon’s head of television Ben Roberts, David W. Zucker and Clayton Krueger of Scott Free, Cynthia Yorkin, Fr...
Exact plot details are under wraps, but the title indicates the show will take place fifty years after the events of “Blade Runner 2049,” the 2017 sequel to the original “Blade Runner.”
Silka Luisa serves as showrunner and executive producer, with Ridley Scott also executive producing under his Scott Free Productions banner.
Michael Green, the co-writer of “Blade Runner 2049,” will also executive produce with Alcon Entertainment co-founders Andrew Kosove and Broderick Johnson, Alcon’s head of television Ben Roberts, David W. Zucker and Clayton Krueger of Scott Free, Cynthia Yorkin, Fr...
- 9/15/2022
- QuietEarth.us
After the early success of “The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power,” Amazon is doubling down on its strategy of mining the mythology of iconic science fiction and fantasy franchises to create new shows. Earlier this year, the streaming service began developing “Blade Runner 2099,” a mysterious series set in Ridley Scott’s sci-fi universe that takes place 50 years after the events of “Blade Runner 2049.” Now, Amazon has officially decided to move forward with the project, ordering 10 episodes of the series from showrunner Silka Luisa and executive producers Ridley Scott, Michael Green, and Alcon Entertainment co-founders Andrew Kosove and Broderick Johnson.
Though little is currently known about the show’s plot, it is part of Kosove and Johnson’s larger efforts to expand the “Blade Runner” universe since acquiring the property in 2011. In addition to producing “Blade Runner 2049,” they also backed the anime series “Blade Runner: Black Lotus.
Though little is currently known about the show’s plot, it is part of Kosove and Johnson’s larger efforts to expand the “Blade Runner” universe since acquiring the property in 2011. In addition to producing “Blade Runner 2049,” they also backed the anime series “Blade Runner: Black Lotus.
- 9/15/2022
- by Christian Zilko
- Indiewire
Blade Runner is getting the limited series treatment.
Prime Video announced Thursday that it had picked up a live-action series set in the universe of the iconic movies.
Ridley Scott will return as executive producer for the show, billed as a follow-up to 2017's Blade Runner 2049.
Silka Luisa, who most recently worked on Shining Girls, penned the script and is attached as EP.
“The original Blade Runner, directed by Ridley Scott, is considered one of the greatest and most influential science-fiction movies of all time, and we’re excited to introduce Blade Runner 2099 to our global Prime Video customers,” Amazon Studios’ head of global television Vernon Sanders said in a statement.
“We are honored to be able to present this continuation of the Blade Runner franchise, and are confident that by teaming up with Ridley, Alcon Entertainment, Scott Free Productions, and the remarkably talented Silka Luisa, Blade Runner 2099 will uphold the intellect,...
Prime Video announced Thursday that it had picked up a live-action series set in the universe of the iconic movies.
Ridley Scott will return as executive producer for the show, billed as a follow-up to 2017's Blade Runner 2049.
Silka Luisa, who most recently worked on Shining Girls, penned the script and is attached as EP.
“The original Blade Runner, directed by Ridley Scott, is considered one of the greatest and most influential science-fiction movies of all time, and we’re excited to introduce Blade Runner 2099 to our global Prime Video customers,” Amazon Studios’ head of global television Vernon Sanders said in a statement.
“We are honored to be able to present this continuation of the Blade Runner franchise, and are confident that by teaming up with Ridley, Alcon Entertainment, Scott Free Productions, and the remarkably talented Silka Luisa, Blade Runner 2099 will uphold the intellect,...
- 9/15/2022
- by Paul Dailly
- TVfanatic
Five years after Denis Villeneuve’s feature film Blade Runner 2049, Blade Runner is now headed to the small screen with Amazon Studios ordering up new series Blade Runner 2099!
Deadline breaks the news that Ridley Scott (Blade Runner) is executive producing the live action series, with Blade Runner 2099 said to be a follow-up to Blade Runner 2049.
Deadline notes, “As indicated by Blade Runner 2099‘s title, the latest installment of the neo-noir sci-fi franchise will be set 50 years after the film sequel.”
Blade Runner 2099 comes from Alcon Entertainment, Scott Free, and Amazon Studios. Silka Luisa (“Shining Girls”) is writing and executive producing.
“The original Blade Runner, directed by Ridley Scott, is considered one of the greatest and most influential science-fiction movies of all time, and we’re excited to introduce Blade Runner 2099 to our global Prime Video customers,” said Vernon Sanders, head of global television,...
Deadline breaks the news that Ridley Scott (Blade Runner) is executive producing the live action series, with Blade Runner 2099 said to be a follow-up to Blade Runner 2049.
Deadline notes, “As indicated by Blade Runner 2099‘s title, the latest installment of the neo-noir sci-fi franchise will be set 50 years after the film sequel.”
Blade Runner 2099 comes from Alcon Entertainment, Scott Free, and Amazon Studios. Silka Luisa (“Shining Girls”) is writing and executive producing.
“The original Blade Runner, directed by Ridley Scott, is considered one of the greatest and most influential science-fiction movies of all time, and we’re excited to introduce Blade Runner 2099 to our global Prime Video customers,” said Vernon Sanders, head of global television,...
- 9/15/2022
- by John Squires
- bloody-disgusting.com
Blade Runner 2099, Amazon Studios’ live-action series set in the Blade Runner universe, has been picked up to series for Prime Video.
Ridley Scott, who directed the original 1982 Blade Runner movie, is executive producing the series, a follow-up to the feature film sequel Blade Runner 2049, which was released in 2017 and directed by Denis Villeneuve.
Silka Luisa (Shining Girls) wrote the script and is exec producing Blade Runner 2099, which comes from Alcon Entertainment in association with Scott Free Productions and Amazon Studios.
The project, which marks the first Blade Runner live-action series, had been in priority development at Amazon Studios.
“The original Blade Runner, directed by Ridley Scott, is considered one of the greatest and most influential science-fiction movies of all time, and we’re excited to introduce Blade Runner 2099 to our global Prime Video customers,” said Vernon Sanders, head of global television, Amazon Studios. “We are honored...
Ridley Scott, who directed the original 1982 Blade Runner movie, is executive producing the series, a follow-up to the feature film sequel Blade Runner 2049, which was released in 2017 and directed by Denis Villeneuve.
Silka Luisa (Shining Girls) wrote the script and is exec producing Blade Runner 2099, which comes from Alcon Entertainment in association with Scott Free Productions and Amazon Studios.
The project, which marks the first Blade Runner live-action series, had been in priority development at Amazon Studios.
“The original Blade Runner, directed by Ridley Scott, is considered one of the greatest and most influential science-fiction movies of all time, and we’re excited to introduce Blade Runner 2099 to our global Prime Video customers,” said Vernon Sanders, head of global television, Amazon Studios. “We are honored...
- 9/15/2022
- by Nellie Andreeva and Denise Petski
- Deadline Film + TV
It’s official: The next chapter in the Blade Runner franchise is headed to Amazon.
Prime Video announced Thursday that it has formally ordered the new live-action limited series Blade Runner 2099, with Ridley Scott on board as an executive producer. Silka Luisa (Shining Girls) will serve as showrunner, while Michael Green (Blade Runner 2049) will serve as a non-writing EP.
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Prime Video announced Thursday that it has formally ordered the new live-action limited series Blade Runner 2099, with Ridley Scott on board as an executive producer. Silka Luisa (Shining Girls) will serve as showrunner, while Michael Green (Blade Runner 2049) will serve as a non-writing EP.
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- 9/15/2022
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