- Scott has confirmed a second GLADIATOR film is already written, and it could be ready to hit cinemas at the beginning of 2005. (September 12, 2003)
- Scott has received a knighthood from Queen Elizabeth II in honor of his substantial contribution to the British film industry. (July 9, 2003)
- One of the most promising directors of the late '70s, Scott displayed stylistic flair and remarkable storytelling abilities in such films as THE DUELLISTS (1977) and his landmark ALIEN (1979).
- Starring Geena Davis and Susan Sarandon, his THELMA & LOUISE was nominated for six Academy Awards, including Best Director for Scott.
- Worked on bringing DUNE (1984) to the screen, but was unsuccessful. H.R. Giger (who worked with Scott on ALIEN (1979)) was hired as a production designer.
- During filming of GLADIATOR (2000), Ridley (director) wore the red cap worn by Gene Hackman in the movie CRIMSON TIDE, which was directed by Ridley's brother, Tony Scott.
- Scott Ridley in DEATH MACHINE (1995) is named after him.
- In July 2000, director Ridley said that Deckard in BLADE RUNNER (1982) is, in fact, a replicant.
- ALIEN (1979) was originally to be directed by Walter Hill, but he pulled out and gave the job to Ridley Scott.
- Using both his rubber-gloved hands, he created the embryonic movements of the face hugger (prior to bursting out of its egg) in ALIEN (1979)
- A poster can be seen near a newsstand for GLADIATOR (2000), also directed by Ridley Scott (HANNIBAL 2001).
- Was actually a qualified technical illustrator before gaining an excellent reputation in the production of TV commercials. Having moved on to feature films, his talent for illustration proved invaluable when he was communicationg his unique vision to the rest of the production team of BLADE RUNNER (1982).
- During filming of BLADE RUNNER (1982), half the crew (including Harrison Ford) absolutely hated Ridley Scott, due to his desire to make the sets and the actors performances perfect -he pushed them to the edge.
- The 500lb man-eating hogs featured in Hannibal were selected by Scott from audition of over 6,000 other hogs. They were purchased from a farmer, Chaloem Pasak, who lives north of Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada.
- The interiors of the O'Connells' house in THE MUMMY RETURNS (2001) were filmed in the Shepperton Studios offices used by Ridley Scott and Tony Scott.
Quotes- On Deckard, in BLADE RUNNER: "To me it's entirely logical, particularly when you are doing a film noir, you may as well go right through with that theme, and the central character could in fact be what he is chasing..."
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