prometheus

With “Prometheus,” 20th Century Fox’s “Alien” prequel right around the corner (opening Friday, June 8), what better time to take a look back at the film that started it all? Although the director of both films, Ridley Scott, has only hinted that the two share some similar DNA, he has also been quoted as saying that “fans of the original ‘Alien’ will notice some things, especially toward the end of ‘Prometheus’." With that in mind, here are 10 interesting stories about the 1979 classic that would go on to spawn one of the most recognizable sci-fi franchises of ...