Opening in theaters today, PROMETHEUS is the highly anticipated sci-fi adventure that fans are hoping will serve as a prequel to the classic 1979 outer space thriller ALIEN. Shot using state-of-the-art 3D technology and directed by RIDLEY SCOTT from a script by JON SPAIHTS and DAMON LINDELOF, the cast features NOOMI RAPACE, CHARLIZE THERON, MICHAEL FASSBENDER, IDRIS ELBA and GUY PEARCE.

At the press conference held in Paris last week, director SCOTT explained the connection between PROMETHEUS and the ALIEN franchise and how he pitched the idea to the studio. (CLICK ON THE MEDIA BAR FOR AUDIO)

PROMETHEUS opens in theaters today