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It must have been a couple of years since any rumours about a follow-up to Blade Runner reached us but now there is once again some gossip floating around on the Internet about a possible “Blade Runner 2”. /Film has some gossip and inside information on what it all is about.
It seems like one of the co-writers of Eagle Eye (Travis Wright) whom has (in some cooperation with John Glenn, also of Eagle Eye) been working on various ideas on a sequel for Blade Runner. From what one can read online (everything still on rumour level) there might already been in contact with Bud Yorkin (co-executive producer of Blade Runner).
John Glenn, the other man behind this is no longer involved thou, John says that he and Travis did work together with Bud Yorkin on a sequel to Blade Runner but never got to far since Blade Runner was such a perfect movie that they finally became “uneasy” with their ideas
For the complete story (remember, this still is just rumours), head over to /Film
Source: /Film

The Inspiring The Future contest over at http://www.bladerunnercontest.com/ is over and you can see/hear/view and read the winners in the four categories:

• Art
• Fashion
• Literature
• Music

Congratulations to all the winners and the rest of the contestants in the top 3, a special congratulation to Alessandro Fantini from Italy whom came in third place in the Art contest and whom also has his artwork for display here in the Fancreations at Los Angeles, 2019
Source: http://www.bladerunnercontest.com/

DarthMojo was one of the 10 highest bidders in the Blade Runner Premium Pass/Studio Tour that recently took place with Sir Ridley Scott guiding 10 lucky people around in the Warner Bros. backlot where much of Blade Runner where filmed. They first got to see Blade Runner: Final Cut in true high-def on the big screen and also had a small Q&A with some people of the BR crew (Sir Ridley Scott, Joanna Cassidy, Hampton Fancher and Charlie De Lauzirika among others). You can read his review from the Blade Runner Studio Tour and the rest of what took place at the Darth Mojo website
Source: BRMovie.com

The Digital Bits has some hot news concerning the ongoing auctions on ebay for Blade Runner Studio Tour which will be hosted by none other than Sir Ridley Scott.

The single highest bidder in these ten auctions will receive TWO special items. The first we can reveal right now: It’s John Alvin’s stunning “I’ve Seen Things” limited edition Giclee print donated by our good friends from Sideshow Collectibles, and it will be signed by everyone from the cast and crew in attendance at the screening. The other item is still top secret – we can’t reveal it yet. Rest assured, however, it will be VERY cool.

Source: TheDigitalBits

Im sorry im late with this (Started on a new job this month..)The associate producer of BLADE RUNNER Ultimate Collector’s Edition Paul Prischman and his family needs our support and anyone can help. It’s a long story and some of it can be found below, for the complete story visit Pauls Braintrust. There you’ll find out both on how you can help Paul and his family AND also get a once in a lifetime chance to go on a Blade Runner Studio Tour hosted by Ridley Scott.

In late 2007, Paul was plagued by a series of symptoms which seemed, at first, to be some sort of recurring sinus infection. But no conventional sinus treatment helped, and his symptoms worsened. In February, an MRI revealed that Paul had a brain tumor the size of a golf ball in his brain stem. On March 18th, Paul underwent brain surgery. Although the tumor was successfully removed, the pathology proved to be Grade 4 brain cancer: Glioblastoma Multiforme (GBM). GBM is an incredibly aggressive form of cancer with a very low survival rate, and Paul, guided by an all-star team of neurologists and oncologists, is undergoing extensive radiation and chemotherapy. The cost of this treatment – prescriptions, hospital visits, various and sundry complications – has taken an enormous financial toll on the Prischmans. And since Paul was the sole financial provider for his family, you will begin to understand the need for your donations. The outpouring of support from countless individuals working in the industry who know Paul has been amazing. Selfless people asking what they can do to help. PAUL’S BRAIN TRUST was formed to focus these efforts and raise financial support for Paul and his family.

Source: Paulsbraintrust.com

A quick reminder, a new revised edition of Paul M. Sammon’s “Blade Runner Bible” Future Noir: The Making Of Blade Runner was released in late December 2007 and it contains 608 pages instead of the old edition which contained 464 pages.

Now, to mark Blade Runner’s 25th anniversary and release of the “Final Cut” of Scott’s masterpiece, Paul M. Sammon has extensively revised Future Noir; bringing the story of the film’s sometimes troubled history fully up to date. This expanded edition contains new insights from Ridley Scott, information on the multiple-disc Blade Runner Special Edition DVD Set, and insights into everything that went into producing Scott’s preferred and final version of his masterpiece Also newly included is an exclusive interview with star Harrison Ford who for the first time talks exensively about his pivotal role in one of cinema’s most iconic films

Im gonna read this BR Bible once more and I’ve started looking into the new bits already. Sammon’s interview with Harrison Ford is really interesting and it brings some things I wondered over into the light. The best book on Blade Runner just got better !!
You can find more information on this new edition at Orion Books, UK