Celebrate Blade Runner 2049 Release With First Film’s Sketchbook

We’ve seen a lot of sequels and reboots over the years and the buildup to some of those (for example, a certain Sci-Fi movie series set in a galaxy far, far away) have been justifiably a social phenomena even if they disappointed fans of the original movies.  But what to make of Blade Runner? Originally released in 1982 this film suffered at the box office and was generally misunderstood and unfairly criticized. Like most things that are ahead of their time, it took years (decades?) for its innovations and influence to be realized and acknowledged.

Today, Blade Runner is now widely regarded as one of (if not the best) science-fiction movies ever made. Ever. If you have watched the original you already know that the ending was only partially satisfying. Our hero / anti-hero Rick Deckard and his new robo-girlfriend Rachel are last seen racing away, now on the lam from the law and well….Blade Runners.

To celebrate today’s announcement of the sequel’s official release date, we’ve found the original sketchbook from the first movie that steered the unique look and styling of the Blade Runner world. Now can we all hope that Vangelis returns to compose a new soundtrack and Sean Young is back as Rachel?  For the Silo, Jarrod Barker.

 

Alcon Entertainment’s sequel to Ridley Scott’s “Blade Runner” has been set for release in North America by Warner Bros.The sequel will star Ryan Gosling with Harrison Ford reprising his role as Rick Deckard. Denis Villeneuve (“Sciario,” “Prisoners”) is directing.

UPDATE- Release Date Pushed Ahead:BladeRunner2 Release Update

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UPDATE- First Trailer for Blade Runner 2049

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6 responses to “Celebrate Blade Runner 2049 Release With First Film’s Sketchbook”

  1. The Silo Avatar
    The Silo

    We watched it! A more fleshed out review (sorry attempt at a ‘skinjob’ joke there) is forthcoming but for now here’s some thoughts..
    1) we enjoyed the film
    2) it felt like a film in its own right- not a Siamese Twin sequel
    3) it was beautifully filmed, produced, acted
    4) the soundtrack was brilliant
    5) the characters were interesting and unique
    6) the first 3/4 of the story was smooth….the last 1/4 was a bit bumpy
    7) the film stuck with us for days after watching
    8) we definitely need to see it again- next time in 3D IMAX
    9) its tanking at the boxoffice currently….just like the first BladeRunner did
    10) we predict this film will become a classic and would love to see a BladeRunner 3

  2. The Silo Avatar
    The Silo

    Trailer # 3 🙂
    Good Morning America‏Verified account @GMA 3h3 hours ago
    New trailer for @bladerunner 2049, starring @RyanGosling & Harrison Ford. In theaters 10/06/2017. http://abcn.ws/2uuTHeA #BladeRunner2049

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    Vangelis

    Vangelis

    June 21 at 4:28pm ·
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    This Sunday marks the 35th anniversary of Blade Runner, the iconic sci-fi noir from director Ridley Scott and a new scene from the sequel, Blade Runner 2049 has been shared leading up the Oct 6 release. When it came to creating a new score, composer Jóhann Jóhannsson said this:

    “It has to be music that exists in the world of Blade Runner, but it’s Blade Runner thirty years later. It’s not a remake, it’s a sequel, so a lot of time has passed and things have changed. Obviously, Vangelis’ music played a huge part in creating that world, and Vangelis’ score to Blade Runner is one of my all-time favorites. It was a huge part of why that film is so strong, so yes, it’s something that I’m very aware of, but as I said, this is a sequel, not a remake, so we’re doing something that exists in the world but is new as well.”

    Read on to check out the sneak peek

    http://www.udiscovermusic.com/stories/frank-sinatra-blade-runner-sequel

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  5. Nexus 6 Avatar
    Nexus 6

    🙁 Some sad news……Tragedy struck the set of the Blade Runner sequel on Thursday, when a construction worker was accidentally killed on the job.

    The worker, a 28-year-old Hungarian man, died on location in Budapest, local studio Origo told The Hollywood Reporter.

    “The worker was underneath a platform, upon which the set was constructed, when it suddenly collapsed,” read a statement sent to the website by Origo Studios. “The cause of the accident is not yet known.”
    via http://www.people.com/article/blade-runner-sequel-death-construction-worker

  6. Lloyd Warren Avatar
    Lloyd Warren

    Here’s some cool Blade Runner behind the scenes shots of the miniature models being created. These still look better than today’s computer animation.
    http://io9.gizmodo.com/142-behind-the-scenes-photos-reveal-blade-runners-minia-1691950942
    Lloyd Warren

    142 Behind-The-Scenes Photos Reveal Blade Runner’s Miniature World

    A massive gallery of behind-the-scenes Blade Runner slides has been uploaded to the internet, revealing a teeny, tiny world of space blimps and flying cars, all…

    io9.gizmodo.com|By Meredith Woerner

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