Ridley Scott Ordre des livres (chronologique)

The perfect companion to AMC’s six-part television series James Cameron’s Story of Science Fiction, this unique book explores the history and evolution of the genre with contributions from the filmmakers who have helped bring it to life For the show, James Cameron personally interviewed six of the biggest names in science fiction filmmaking—Guillermo del Toro, George Lucas, Christopher Nolan, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Ridley Scott, and Steven Spielberg—to get their perspectives on the importance and impact of the genre. This book reproduces the interviews in full as the greatest minds in the genre discuss key topics including alien life, time travel, outer space, dark futures, monsters, and intelligent machines. An in-depth interview with Cameron is also featured, plus essays by experts in the science fiction field on the main themes covered in the show. Illustrated with rare and previously unseen concept art from Cameron’s personal archives, plus imagery from iconic sci-fi movies, TV shows, and books, James Cameron’s Story of Science Fiction offers a sweeping examination of a genre that continues to ask questions, push limits, and thrill audiences around the world.

Artisan, entrepreneur, and impresario, British filmmaker Ridley Scott accepts the profit motive as the only way to thrive in an industry where there is little patience for artistic flourishes or overblown expenses. Yet, while he may pay lip service to the free enterprise system, he is an unapologetic auteur, committed to using every element of film-from evocative lighting to digital composition-to overwhelm our senses and redefine how we perceive the future (Alien, Blade Runner), the past (1492: The Conquest of Paradise, Gladiator), and the present (Thelma & Louise, Black Hawk Down)

Kingdom of Heaven explores the historical context and themes behind the story depicted in Ridley Scott's film. It delves into the complexities of the Crusades, the clash of cultures, and the moral dilemmas faced by the characters. The book provides insights into the motivations and struggles of those involved in this pivotal period of history.

In diesem außergewöhnlichen Buch über die Entstehung eines der besten Filme dieses Jahres wird der Produktionsprozess anhand einer reichen Auswahl von über 200 Fotos, Produktionszeichnungen, Storyboards, Kostümentwürfen, Architekturskizzen und digitalen Grafiken Schritt für Schritt erklärt. Der Leser gewinnt einen Einblick in Planung und Ausführung dieses spektakulären Monumentalfilms, dessen Regie Rigley Scott geführt hat - auf dem Höhepunkt seiner Karriere. In ausführlichen Interviews verraten die Filmemacher, wie die Filmhandlung geschrieben wurde, wie sie die Drehorte in Europa und Nordafrika ausfindig machten und nach welchen Kriterien sie die internationale Besetzungsliste zusammenstellten, die unter anderem Russell Crowe, Joachin Phoenix, Connie Nielsen und Oliver Reed einschließt. Im letzten Kapitel wird die Geschichte von Gladiator anhand von Ausschnitten aus dem Drehbuch, Storyboards und Standfotos nacherzählt.

H.R. Giger's Film Design details the remarkable design career of Academy Award-winning artist H.R. Giger. Beginning with his earliest involvement in 16mm. and covering his work on such seminal films as Alien, this volume provides a rich overview of the work of perhaps the most influential visual designer in the history of cinema.