'Prometheus' Particulars: Ridley Scott Offers Update on 'Alien' Connections

'Alien' fans happen to be pretty excited at the possibilities of 'Prometheus,' Ridley Scott's first science-fiction film in almost 30 years. Up to this time, there's been lots of speculation all around the plot from the movie, and whether it'll tie in to the 'Alien' franchise. Within an interview using the Wall Street Journal, Scott addressed the 'Prometheus'-'Alien' connection -- together with the overall styles from the film -- as cryptically as you possibly can. Around the styles of 'Prometheus' The central metaphor of 'Prometheus' is all about a "greater being" who challenges the gods, and also the gods don't wish to provide him fire. "Fire is our first type of technology," Scott states, and thus if you take fire, the greater being is punished "in perpetuity inside a horrible fashion." Similar to the story from the mythological god, Prometheus, who stole fire from Zeus as well as for his actions was certain to a rock by having an bald eagle forever consuming his liver. Around the 'Alien' connection and whether Sigourney Weaver will return for 'Prometheus' The final eight minutes from the "Prometheus" story evolve into "an excellent DNA from the 'Alien' one." ... We confirmed with twentieth century Fox that Sigourney Weaver, star from the first four 'Alien' films, does not create a cameo in 'Prometheus.' So, not a great deal of information to utilize here, but, hey: it is something. Scott also talked about his utilization of three dimensional on 'Prometheus.' Read the whole factor over on WSJ's Speakeasy blog. [via WSJ] [Photo: Getty Images] Follow Moviefone on Twitter Like Moviefone on Facebook