Ridley Scott.
English filmmaker (born 1937)
- Reports this week
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- Active events
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- Connections
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What's happening
Active this week
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Ridley Scott's company rivals the East India Company while traveling from Africa to London.Some support1 report
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Chris Noth and Ridley Scott are involved in a legal television series production.Some support1 report
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Variety tracks the current Oscar chances and honorary award possibilities for major filmmakers including Christopher Nolan, Glenn Close, Denis Villeneuve, Ridley Scott, Martin McDonagh, and Jesse Eisenberg.Well supported5 reports
Earlier this month
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A potential sci-fi adaptation involving the entities Silo, Ubik, and Netflix is competing for Philip K. Dick source material.Some support1 report
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Ben Affleck and Ridley Scott are collaborating on screenplays, while Scott directs films featuring Jodie Comer and Matt Damon.Some support1 report
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Harrison Ford's portrayal and Ridley Scott's films are noted for their impact on the sci-fi and blockbuster genres.Some support1 report
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Ridley Scott returned in 2012 to work on Prometheus. He was also credited as a producer on Romulus. Meanwhile, Disney acquired the 20th Century Fox franchise.Some support1 report
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A franchise is currently being set on the planet Earth.Some support1 report1 development inside
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Jacob Elordi and Ridley Scott are collaborating on film projects.Some support2 reports
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Ridley Scott is involved in a new film project, directing and casting Guy Pearce and Jacob Elordi, with Margaret Qualley also connected to the production.Well supported3 reports1 development inside
One to three months ago
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20th Century Studios is developing a sequel, leading to disagreements over franchise direction and casting choices.Some support1 report1 development inside
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Ridley Scott announced he is reviving Michael Fassbender's character storyline for the Prometheus franchise.Some support1 report
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A film project involving Ridley Scott and Jacob Elordi is set in Colorado and features a character flying a Cessna.Some support1 report
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Ridley Scott and Noah Hawley are involved in creating a new franchise set on Earth, which will air on FX, Hulu, and Disney+.Some support2 reports
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Fede Álvarez is involved in the continuation of the Alien franchise, which is being streamed on Netflix and tracked by Rotten Tomatoes.Some support1 report
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Ridley Scott is planning a prequel to the series, which will be centered on the character David.Some support1 report
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Josh Brolin and Ridley Scott are reuniting to work on a new sci-fi thriller.Some support1 report
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Ridley Scott directed the war movie Black Hawk Down, which is based on events in Somalia. He reacted to assessments made by Quentin Tarantino regarding Paul Dano's film.Some support1 report
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Ridley Scott directed a historical action epic of Robin Hood, starring Cate Blanchett and Mark Addy, which is now available on Netflix.Some support1 report
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Announcements made today include the adaptation of Project Hail Mary into a film, and Ridley Scott adapting The Martian.Some support2 reports
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Ridley Scott directed and executive produced a new series for HBO, which was based on a premise created by Aaron Guzikowski.Some support2 reports
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Hilton's ad helmet resembles Scott's Gladiator film, and Gavin Newsom is depicted as a Roman elite in the campaign material.Some support1 report
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Ridley Scott serves as executive producer and director for a new series production involving Michelle Yeoh and Hunter Schafer.Some support1 report
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Ridley Scott has taken on a new role as executive producer for a series being produced for the ITVX platform.Some support2 reports
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Directors Francis Ford Coppola, Martin Scorsese, and Ridley Scott criticized Marvel's approach to filmmaking and superhero movies.Some support1 report
Gone quiet
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Floyd Norman, Glenn Close, and Ridley Scott are set to receive an honorary Academy Award.Well supported25 reports3 developments inside
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Russell Crowe and Ridley Scott spoke at the Taormina Film Festival in Italy, discussing the pressures of the film industry, including sequel creative differences and studio demands.Some support2 reports1 development inside
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Russell Crowe, Ridley Scott, and Connie Nielsen agreed on the creative vision for an original film and discussed creative pressures.Some support1 report
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Criticism regarding a sequel project involving Russell Crowe, Ridley Scott, and Paul Mescal was published in the trade magazine Variety.Some support1 report1 development inside
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Pamela Koffler and Christine Vachon co-founded the independent production company Killer Films and received major industry recognition for their film work.Some support2 reports
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Russell Crowe and Anne Hathaway are currently under intense fan scrutiny in Europe, following the news that Crowe starred in the epic film of Ridley Scott.Some support1 report
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Ridley Scott is involved in film projects starring Jessica Chastain and Matt Damon, while book publishers compete for definitive editions.Some support1 report
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Around Ridley Scott this week
News at the entities that move Ridley Scott most-
Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences TransactionalThe Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences established a selection committee and chose a film to represent Italy at the Oscars.Moves Ridley Scott
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Penguin Random House TransactionalPenguin Random House and Charles Spencer are partnering on a forthcoming biography about Diana's life.Moves Ridley Scott
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Russell Crowe OperationalNetflix is releasing a movie starring Jacob Tremblay. Russell Crowe is also starring in a new true crime movie on the platform.Moves Ridley Scott
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Ben Affleck TransactionalFlorence Pugh joins a major adaptation project, Ben Affleck is producing a new hostage thriller, and an Elvis Presley biopic is in development.Moves Ridley Scott
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Hozier OperationalHozier worked with a female artist who was produced by Jennifer Decilveo, whose music was discussed by critic Anthony Fantano.Moves Ridley Scott
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Jessica Chastain TransactionalJessica Chastain performed in a film directed by Kathryn Bigelow, and she lost the nomination to Jennifer Lawrence.Moves Ridley Scott
Connections
The 40 strongest of 51, analyzed from the reporting. The bars show how strongly a change on one side reaches the other.-
20th Century Studios Structural
The studio maintains a long-term, professional working partnership with Ridley Scott.
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Alien Structural
Ridley Scott maintains a high-stakes, leadership-level professional involvement with the Alien franchise, which is currently facing creative control challenges.
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Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences Transactional
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences is conferring an honorary Academy Award upon Ridley Scott.
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Penguin Random House Transactional
a deal or exchange
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Daniel DiMauro Transactional
They formed a working partnership to develop and produce a documentary feature.
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Prometheus Transactional
Ridley Scott directed the film Prometheus and is currently planning a prequel centered on David.
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ITVX Operational
Ridley Scott serves as the executive producer for a series broadcast on the ITVX platform.
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Academy Operational
The Academy formally recognizes Ridley Scott's professional achievements through honorary awards and nominations.
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Noah Hawley Operational
The two individuals share co-creation credit for both the established franchise and the current FX series.
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Russell Crowe Operational
The two individuals are professional peers who collaborate on film projects, provide critical input, and engage in professional competition.
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Margaret Qualley Operational
Ridley Scott cast and worked with Margaret Qualley on a film project.
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Alcon Entertainment Operational
Ridley Scott serves as the executive producer for a production involving Alcon Entertainment.
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Jacob Elordi Operational
Ridley Scott actively directs and collaborates with Jacob Elordi on film projects.
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Jessica Chastain Transactional
A and B engaged in a professional collaboration where B directed a film featuring A.
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Paul Mescal Operational
The two are engaged in an active professional collaboration on the current Gladiator series projects.
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Guy Pearce Operational
Ridley Scott casts Guy Pearce in the movie.
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Jodie Comer Operational
Ridley Scott directed a film in which Jodie Comer acted.
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Ben Affleck Transactional
Ben Affleck and Ridley Scott are currently collaborating on a screenplay project.
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Matt Damon Operational
Matt Damon and Ridley Scott share a professional working relationship through film collaborations.
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PROMETHEUS Operational
Ridley Scott served as the director for the Prometheus franchise films.
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Josh Brolin Operational
The two professionals are actively collaborating on a new sci-fi thriller project.
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Netflix Operational
Ridley Scott's film Alien is currently distributed and streamed by Netflix, influencing sci-fi adaptation standards.
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Treasure Island Operational
Ridley Scott is currently preparing the film Treasure Island.
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Michael Fassbender Operational
Ridley Scott and Michael Fassbender are actively collaborating on a project where Scott is reviving Fassbender's character storyline.
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Hozier Operational
Ridley Scott's film incorporates musical influences from Hozier.
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Glenn Close Mentioned together
Both Glenn Close and Ridley Scott are recognized peers in the film industry.
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Hampton Fancher Mentioned together
The two individuals discussed the concept of a sequel to the Blade Runner property around 1986.
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Robin Hood Transactional
Ridley Scott directed the historical action epic, identified as Robin Hood.
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Royal Navy Mentioned together
Ridley Scott's creative work, specifically his series, is factually based on the operational history and expeditions of the Royal Navy.
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Los Angeles Times Mentioned together
The Los Angeles Times reports on director Ridley Scott regarding professional rights and his work.
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Variety Mentioned together
The publication Variety monitors and reports on the professional achievements of Ridley Scott.
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Chris Noth Shared context
They share the professional context of being involved in legal television series production.
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Rotten Tomatoes Mentioned together
Rotten Tomatoes functions as a critical aggregator that monitors the success of projects associated with Ridley Scott.
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Quentin Tarantino Operational
Ridley Scott has shown professional reactions to film assessments made by Quentin Tarantino.
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Pamela Koffler Mentioned together
The relationship is based on shared industry recognition and peer status within the film industry.
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Christine Vachon Mentioned together
Both individuals are recognized as peers and colleagues within the film industry.
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Fede Álvarez Operational
The relationship is characterized by disagreement between the two individuals over franchise direction.
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Earth Shared context
Ridley Scott's fictional works are contextually set within the geographical boundaries of Earth.
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London Shared context
Ridley Scott was observed to be in London for a premiere event.
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MCU Operational
Ridley Scott offered criticism regarding the operational approach of the MCU.
History
Events by the month they beganSeptember 2026
6 events- Ridley Scott's company rivals the East India Company while traveling from Africa to London.
- Chris Noth and Ridley Scott are involved in a legal television series production.
- A potential sci-fi adaptation involving the entities Silo, Ubik, and Netflix is competing for Philip K. Dick source material.
- Ben Affleck and Ridley Scott are collaborating on screenplays, while Scott directs films featuring Jodie Comer and Matt Damon.
- Harrison Ford's portrayal and Ridley Scott's films are noted for their impact on the sci-fi and blockbuster genres.
- Ridley Scott returned in 2012 to work on Prometheus. He was also credited as a producer on Romulus. Meanwhile, Disney acquired the 20th Century Fox franchise.
August 2026
14 events- Variety tracks the current Oscar chances and honorary award possibilities for major filmmakers including Christopher Nolan, Glenn Close, Denis Villeneuve, Ridley Scott, Martin McDonagh, and Jesse Eisenberg.
- A franchise is currently being set on the planet Earth.
- Jacob Elordi and Ridley Scott are collaborating on film projects.
- Ridley Scott is involved in a new film project, directing and casting Guy Pearce and Jacob Elordi, with Margaret Qualley also connected to the production.
- 20th Century Studios is developing a sequel, leading to disagreements over franchise direction and casting choices.
- Ridley Scott announced he is reviving Michael Fassbender's character storyline for the Prometheus franchise.
- A film project involving Ridley Scott and Jacob Elordi is set in Colorado and features a character flying a Cessna.
- Ridley Scott and Noah Hawley are involved in creating a new franchise set on Earth, which will air on FX, Hulu, and Disney+.
- Fede Álvarez is involved in the continuation of the Alien franchise, which is being streamed on Netflix and tracked by Rotten Tomatoes.
- Ridley Scott is planning a prequel to the series, which will be centered on the character David.
- Josh Brolin and Ridley Scott are reuniting to work on a new sci-fi thriller.
- Ridley Scott directed the war movie Black Hawk Down, which is based on events in Somalia. He reacted to assessments made by Quentin Tarantino regarding Paul Dano's film.
- Ridley Scott directed a historical action epic of Robin Hood, starring Cate Blanchett and Mark Addy, which is now available on Netflix.
- Announcements made today include the adaptation of Project Hail Mary into a film, and Ridley Scott adapting The Martian.
July 2026
4 events- Ridley Scott directed and executive produced a new series for HBO, which was based on a premise created by Aaron Guzikowski.
- Hilton's ad helmet resembles Scott's Gladiator film, and Gavin Newsom is depicted as a Roman elite in the campaign material.
- Ridley Scott serves as executive producer and director for a new series production involving Michelle Yeoh and Hunter Schafer.
- Ridley Scott has taken on a new role as executive producer for a series being produced for the ITVX platform.
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June 2026
8 events- Directors Francis Ford Coppola, Martin Scorsese, and Ridley Scott criticized Marvel's approach to filmmaking and superhero movies.
- Floyd Norman, Glenn Close, and Ridley Scott are set to receive an honorary Academy Award.
- Russell Crowe and Ridley Scott spoke at the Taormina Film Festival in Italy, discussing the pressures of the film industry, including sequel creative differences and studio demands.
- Russell Crowe, Ridley Scott, and Connie Nielsen agreed on the creative vision for an original film and discussed creative pressures.
- Criticism regarding a sequel project involving Russell Crowe, Ridley Scott, and Paul Mescal was published in the trade magazine Variety.
- Pamela Koffler and Christine Vachon co-founded the independent production company Killer Films and received major industry recognition for their film work.
- Russell Crowe and Anne Hathaway are currently under intense fan scrutiny in Europe, following the news that Crowe starred in the epic film of Ridley Scott.
- Ridley Scott is involved in film projects starring Jessica Chastain and Matt Damon, while book publishers compete for definitive editions.