Ridley Scott News

Ridley Scott knows a good 'Counselor'

Feb 13, 2012, 20:19 GMT

Ridley Scott will direct the thriller 'The Counselor.' ... more

Ridley Scott to direct The Counselor

Feb 10, 2012, 16:01 GMT

Ridley Scott will direct 'The Counselor' while his 'Prometheus' star Michael Fassbender is set for the lead role. ... more

Ridley Scott planning Prometheus sequel

Feb 9, 2012, 16:04 GMT

Ridley Scott has begun planning a sequel to 'Prometheus' - before the movie has come out. ... more

Charlize Theron dreamed of Ridley film

Feb 6, 2012, 18:35 GMT

Charlize Theron was delighted to work with Ridley Scott on 'Prometheus' as he had always been on her wish list of directors. ... more

Sci-Fi Movies 2012: Ridley Scott's Prometheus, MIB3 & Hunger Games lead the sci-fi charge

Jan 6, 2012, 21:12 GMT

Ridley Scott's 30 year break from sci-fi comes to end with the release of his deep space thriller 'Prometheus.' The reboot wagon is out for 'Total Recall.' Whilst Will Smith and Tommy Lee Jones are suited up for Alien crime fighting in 'Men in Black 3.' ... more

Angelina Jolie close to 'Gertrude Bell'

Nov 18, 2011, 21:00 GMT

Angelina Jolie is attached to star in the biopic 'Gertrude Bell.'  
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Science channel: Ridley Scott's Prophets of Science Fiction a no miss, Nov. 9

Nov 3, 2011, 4:14 GMT

Noted director Ridley Scott comes to SCIENCE this November with the world premiere eight-part series, Prophets of Science Fiction.  ... more

Ridley Scott returns to 'Blade Runner'

Aug 19, 2011, 19:27 GMT

Ridley Scott will direct the new version of his 1982 classic sci-fi film 'Blade Runner.' ... more

Thelma and Louise: 20th Anniversary Edition - Blu-ray Review

Feb 23, 2011, 14:09 GMT

Geena Davis and Susan Sarandon would become symbols of freedom to women everywhere when they took off in their T-bird on a journey of discovery.  We can now take that journey in high definition.

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Ridley Scott and Tony Scott partner with History for Gettysburg

Feb 10, 2011, 0:56 GMT

History channel is set to launch a four-year initiative to both honor and commemorate the Civil War, which marks its 150th anniversary in 2011, starting with a weeklong programming event, fully integrated across all platforms, it was announced today by Nancy Dubuc, President and General Manager.

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Warner Bros. knows of a 'Conspiracy'

Dec 17, 2010, 20:37 GMT

Warner Bros. has purchased the rights to David Liss' mystery novel 'A Conspiracy of Paper.'
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The Unseen Movie Review - Unstoppable

Nov 12, 2010, 13:48 GMT

Why do directors team up with the same actors over and over again? Because it’s too hard finding friends on Facebook? ... more

Robin Hood arrives on DVD and Blu-ray in September

Aug 6, 2010, 15:32 GMT

Academy Award winners Russell Crowe and Cate Blanchett team up with director Ridley Scott reveal the untold story of a common archer’s rise to become a hero in Robin Hood. The epic film comes to Blu-ray Hi-Def Combo Pack, 2-Disc Special Edition DVD and single disc DVD on September 21st. ... more

Ian McShane back in Starz 'Pillars of Earth'

Jun 8, 2010, 17:08 GMT

Filmmakers Tony and Ridley Scott, along with Starz network, bring Ken Follett's 'The Pillars of the Earth' to TV July 23 at 10pm et/pt. ... more

Robin Hood Collection – DVD Review

May 27, 2010, 17:02 GMT

Sony heard that Ridley Scott was making a big screen trip to Sherwood Forest and so they dug into their vaults and found some films of yesteryear that feature the titular man in tights.   ... more

Robin Hood Movie Review

May 14, 2010, 17:21 GMT

Sound and fury signifying nothing; that’s Robin Hood in a nutshell.  ... more

Ridley Scott wants Robin Hood return

May 1, 2010, 6:01 GMT

Ridley Scott has plans for a 'Robin Hood' sequel. ... more

Ridley Scott reveals real Robin Hood for History, May 11

Apr 18, 2010, 6:16 GMT

Robin Hood comes once again to the smallscreen courtesy of Ridley Scott. ... more

Ridley Scott epic Robin Hood to open Cannes Film Festival

Mar 26, 2010, 14:50 GMT

   Paris - British director Ridley Scott's epic Robin Hood has been chosen to open this year's Cannes Film Festival, organizers of the event said Friday. ... more

Scott, Jolie love their 'Gucci'

Oct 21, 2009, 19:32 GMT

Ridley Scott is in discussions with Angelina Jolie for the female lead in 'Gucci,' a drama about murder and decadence in the Gucci fashion dynasty. ... more

John Logan books his 'Passage'

Sep 16, 2009, 19:23 GMT

John Logan has been hired by Fox 2000 to adapt 'The Passage,' the Jordan Ainsley vampire novel being developed for Ridley Scott to potentially direct. ... more

Ridley Scott readies for 'Alien' prequel

Jul 31, 2009, 20:37 GMT

Twentieth Century Fox is reviving its 'Alien' franchise. ... more

Cate Blanchett in talks for Ridley Scott’s ‘Robin Hood’

Feb 26, 2009, 14:04 GMT

Cate Blanchett is in final talks to take on the role of Maid Marian for Ridley Scott’s new version of the classic Robin Hood story – which was moving forward under the title of “Nottingham.” ... more

Body of Lies – Blu-ray Review

Feb 16, 2009, 13:18 GMT

Although there is a feeling that this subject has been covered before, Body of Lies is a good thriller that benefits from the steady direction of Ridley Scott and the acting talents of Russell Crowe and Leonardo DiCaprio. ... more

Ridley Scott, Tony Scott, and Joe Carnahan forming ‘The A-Team’

Jan 28, 2009, 12:34 GMT

Twentieth Century Fox has started work on the big screen adaptation of the hit 1980s television series “The A-Team” and has tapped Joe Carnahan to direct, Ridley Scott to produce and Tony Scott to executive produce under the Scott Free banner. The film is scheduled to hit theaters as a summer 2010 release. ... more

‘Wolfman’ and ‘Nottingham’ get delayed

Dec 10, 2008, 13:43 GMT

Universal Pictures has announced date changes for several of its upcoming films – including the new horror flick “The Wolfman,” and Ridley Scott’s retelling of the Robin Hood legend “Nottingham.” ... more

Ridley Scott takes a ride to ‘Monopoly’

Nov 13, 2008, 13:02 GMT

Director Ridley Scott has officially signed to helm Universal Pictures’ adaptation of the hit Hasbro board game Monopoly. The film’s script will be written by Pamela Pettler. ... more

Ridley Scott returns to science fiction with ‘The Forever War’

Oct 13, 2008, 15:13 GMT

Ridley Scott is set to return to the world of science fiction with the screen adaptation of Joe Haldeman’s 1974 novel 'The Forever War' for Fox 2000. ... more

Sienna Miller joining Russell Crowe on 'Nottingham'

Jun 19, 2008, 13:29 GMT

Sienna Miller has signed to join Russell Crowe on Ridley Scott’s upcoming Robin Hood flick 'Nottingham.' ... more

A&E 'Andromeda Strain' contest, win Benjamin Bratt's costume!

May 7, 2008, 22:03 GMT

Brothers and filmmakers Ridley Scott and Tony Scott are bringing the 'The Andromeda Strain' miniseries to TV. ... more

'The Andromeda Strain' infects TV on Memorial day weekend

Apr 29, 2008, 0:53 GMT

Brothers and filmmakers Ridley Scott and Tony Scott are bringing the 'Andromeda Strain' miniseries to TV. ... more

Ridley Scott and Casey Affleck to team up for The Kind One

Apr 17, 2008, 14:16 GMT

Warner Bros. has signed Ridley Scott to direct and produce The Kind One – a period noir film starring Casey Affleck. ... more

Ridley Scott and Leonardo DiCaprio reteam for The Low Dweller

Mar 21, 2008, 13:16 GMT

Ridley Scott and Leonardo DiCaprio are set to reteam for the dark thriller The Low Dweller - which Ryan Kavanaugh's Relativity Media picked up after a bidding war. ... more

Movie Review 2: American Gangster

Nov 16, 2007, 13:03 GMT

Ridley Scott has always seemed remained bit of an enigma to this reviewer. To date he has helmed a wide spectrum of movies ranging from the classic to the bottom-of-the-pile stinker. ... more

Amitabh unsure of Ridley Scott's offer

Jul 8, 2007, 13:08 GMT

Mumbai, July 8 (IANS) Superstar Amitabh Bachchan has always said he never yearned to act in Hollywood. Though he hasn't said no, the actor is not sure whether he'll be able to take up director Ridley Scott's film that stars Leonardo DiCaprio and Russell Crowe. ... more

DVD Review: A Good Year

Mar 5, 2007, 16:08 GMT

Ridley Scott reteams with his ‘Gladiator’ heavy Russell Crowe for this light and fluffy film. It is a picture that seems to be more of an excuse for the talent to take a couple months vacation in Provence to try out their somewhat lacking skills in slapstick comedy and romance. ... more

Movie Review: A Good Year

Nov 9, 2006, 12:00 GMT

Ridley Scott and Russell Crowe have gone soft. ... more

Ridley Scott believes in Penetration

Oct 8, 2006, 12:04 GMT

Emmy © Award winning director Ridley Scott has been talking about ‘Penetration’. ... more

DVD Review: Black Hawk Down (Extended Cut)

Jun 2, 2006, 20:27 GMT

Black Hawk Down is one of the best war films to come out in the last decade, and was directed by Ridley Scott – a master at filmmaking. With that said, Black Hawk Down (Extended Cut) has next to nothing to offer fans and is simply the fifth re-release of the film (sixth if you count the UMD version released for the PSP system). ... more

'American Gangster' on again

Feb 23, 2006, 11:27 GMT

'American Gangster' is back. Universal looks set to greenlight the picture with Ridley Scott set to direct and Russell Crowe and Denzel Washington to star. ... more

DVD Review: Gladiator Extended Special Edition

Sep 11, 2005, 20:15 GMT

As director Ridley Scott suggests, if you like guys in skirts with spears then look no further than here, 'Gladiator' as you have never seen it before. ... more

Kingdom of Heaven DVD Details

Aug 5, 2005, 18:49 GMT

Kingdom of Heaven, which stars Orlando Bloom and was directed by Ridley Scott, will make its way on to DVD on October 11 in the US in a two-disc set. ... more

Fine wine for Crowe in A Good Year

Jul 28, 2005, 12:31 GMT

Russell Crowe is in talk to star in Fox 2000's A Good Year, which Ridley Scott will direct. ... more

Ridley Scott dives into the shadows

Jun 22, 2005, 7:29 GMT

Ridley Scott has been hired to direct and produce Fox 2000's adaptation of the Robert Kurson bestseller Shadow Divers. ... more

Soundtrack Review: Kingdom Of Heaven

Apr 29, 2005, 18:45 GMT

The task of composing the score for ‘Kingdom Of Heaven’ was originally intended for Hans Zimmer but was eventually handed over to Harry Gregson-Williams. ‘Kingdom Of Heaven’ is Ridley Scott’s first historical epic drama since Gladiator and many people will probably be expecting another score similar to Gladiator. However this is not the case. ... more

Final Trailer to Kingdom of Heaven!

Apr 16, 2005, 10:21 GMT

The final trailer to Ridley Scott's epic Kingdom of Heaven is now online at Apple. This trailer takes a turn from your normal historical epic trailer in that it is scored with a fast beat rock track.

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Daily Trailer Roundup #2

Dec 24, 2004, 10:11 GMT

In todays trailer round up we will feature the trailer to Ridley Scott upcoming epic about the Crusades, 'Kingdom of Heaven', the second full domestic trailer to Elektra, and the trailer to the upcoming Martin Lawrence film, 'Rebound'.

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Kingdom of Heaven Trailer Hits the Web.

Dec 23, 2004, 20:27 GMT

Yahoo Movies have put up the first trailer to Ridley Scott's latest epic 'Kingdom of Heaven'. Orlando Bloom stars in this tale of the European crusades. I can tell you now, this film look pretty magnificent. ... more