QIs 'Prometheus' based on a book?
ANo. Prometheus is based on a screenplay by American screenwriters John Spaihts and Damon Lindelof. It is the seventh movie in the Alien franchise, preceded by Alien (1979), Aliens (1986), Alien³ (1992), Alien: Resurrection (1997), AVP: Alien vs. Predator (2004), and AVPR: Aliens vs Predator - Requiem (2007). Prometheus is a prequel to the original four Alien films, and ignores the Alien vs Predator storyline. Prometheus 2 is in the early discussion stage, and no release date has been set.
QWhat does the title 'Prometheus' mean?
AFirst of all, it's the name of the spaceship in which the exploration team travels, but the name actually has its origins in Greek mythology. Prometheus, a giant Titan born of Gaia (the earth), is credited with creating the human race from clay and stealing fire from the Gods to give to the humans. For this latter transgression, he was bound to a rock in the Underworld where an eagle would come to feed on his liver. The liver would grow back, but the eagle would return each day to feast on it again. The symbolism between the Titan Prometheus and the giant Engineer is obvious.
QWhat did David say to the Last Engineer?
AAccording to Dr. Anil Biltoo, one of the linguists who helped create the Engineer language, David tells the Engineer "This man (referring to Weyland) is seeking more life. He believes you can give it to him." Biltoo also revealed that there was originally more of a conversation between David and the Engineer, but it was reduced to one line. This scene is available in the special features on the DVD and blu-ray.
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