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If you are on the road to Eagle Scout or are currently on it. There isn't a mandate that states that you have to have a religious faith to become an Eagle Scout.In response to Mark RigottiEagle Rank Requirements* This link doesnt say if you are required to get a religious letter of recommendation. Rather it says "List on your Eagle Scout Rank Application the names of individuals who know you personally and would be willing to provide a recommendation on your behalf, including parents/guardians, religious, educational, and employer references."So you are qualified to become an Eagle Scout, if anyone would recommend you. ANYONE could recommend you if they know you personally. Sorry just needed to get that cleared up.Now back to the subject, depending on the troop you are in, they may require certain obligations to become Eagle Scout, but in reality, they are required to respect personal beliefs whether it contradicts with the original basis of Scouting religion. My closest Eagle Scout brethren have religions that range from Muslim to Buddhist and further obscure branches of atheist. So if your troop refuses to accept your Eagle application, find a troop that will.A Scout if Reverent - means that a scout understands that there might be a divine being but is not required to have obligations to accepting a certain faith. The meaning of this is to show how a scout can respect other religions, not only as their own personal choice.In California, Orgeon, and Washington (Of the states I know so far that don't create this mysticism of confusion around religion) Becoming an Eagle is the same as every other state, but these states (That I know of) tend to be more open around certain contradicting minor details, but of course you can't quote me on this. It's just what I notice when I travel.About the 'belief in God' requirement in ScoutingThis article from the Boy Scout Magazine in 2014 talks about religion and what it means in Scouting.A specific quote that caught my eye was,"Bryan, thanks for the opportunity to address this very timely question. The shortest answer is that we should help Scouts and their families come to realize that a belief in God is integral to Scouting and is a key element in character building. This does not reflect a change in BSA policy nor does it place Scouters in the role of religious leaders." -By R. Chip Turner, Chairman of the BSA’s Religious Relationships Task Force.So in other words, if you feel a bit confused about whether being an atheist or being any religion may impact your goal towards Eagle. Just be confident in knowing that our top BSA member's and president know and address this topic frequently among other things. After all, Boy Scouts is supposed to be universal in their movement.Here's some links that range from controversial matters to religion:Head Of Boy Scouts Says Group's Ban On Gay Adults 'Unsustainable'The theory of evolution What scientists believe it is and isn`tAbout the 'belief in God' requirement in ScoutingNational President Dr. Robert M. Gates Delivers Remarks During 2015 National Business Meeting - Scouting NewsroomImportant quote "FOR ME, I SUPPORT A POLICY THAT ACCEPTS AND RESPECTS OUR DIFFERENT PERSPECTIVES AND BELIEFS, ALLOWS RELIGIOUS ORGANIZATIONS – BASED ON FIRST AMENDMENT PROTECTION OF RELIGIOUS FREEDOM – TO ESTABLISH THEIR OWN STANDARDS FOR ADULT LEADERS, AND PRESERVES THE BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA NOW AND FOREVER. I TRULY FEAR THAT ANY OTHER ALTERNATIVE WILL BE THE END OF US AS A NATIONAL MOVEMENT." (May 21, 2015)The Boy Scouts of America Announces Its First Chief Diversity OfficerSep 1, 2015 Important quote "The BSA has long served youth from different ethnicities, faiths, and backgrounds, and the organization believes diversity is a responsibility, not an initiative. "All very fresh topics.

It's likely the first question you will be asked will be some variation on "Why do you want to be a police officer?" Have some answer that doesn't start with "I want to help people." Many, if not most of the things police officers do wind up with someone being disadvantaged. Society may be better off with Bill Badguy in jail, but Billy isn't going to see it that way. Instead, tell them what drives you to the job. There are many good reasons for wanting to be a cop: money, job security, excitement, wearing a uniform, knowing stuff that most people don't know (my 1000+ answers on Quora are testimonial that people don't know much about what cops really do), good retirement plan, etc.Be sincere. If you try and tell the panel what you think they want to hear, they will know it, and they may even call you on it. Cops read people for a living, and they know when they're being fed a line. Don't be too afraid of telling them about something in your life that doesn't look great. None of us are perfect people. If you've done something that may be disqualifying, get it out in the open. If you try and conceal it, you will be blackballed from every agency that one has contact with regarding you. It's better to know now than to get down the road and have them find out after they have invested time and money in vetting you.Dress for success. If it's at all possible, wear a coat and tie or similar business attire for women. They have the job--you're looking for one. Tell them by your appearance, "This is a career, and I'm serious about it." If you can't wear a coat and tie, make sure the panel knows why--having come directly from work is a good reason.You may be asked what you have done to prepare for the job. Formal education is best, but reading you've done on your own, a physical fitness regimen, ride-alongs with that or another agency, or internships are all good. Be prepared to discuss what each activity taught you.Prepare a portfolio of your qualifications and accomplishments. Diplomas, training certificates, letters of reference, school transcripts, etc. Fix it up nicely, in a three-ring binder with the paperwork in sheet protectors (buy the top-quality ones), and with index dividers labeled and identifying each section. This is something you will be taking with you, but be prepared if they ask to make copies (you could even have an unbound copy made and ready to give them). The portfolio need not be all police-related stuff. If you were an Eagle scout, or MVP on the high school baseball team, or had perfect attendance at Sunday school, it all helps paint a picture of your character.At the end of the interview, it's likely they will ask something like, "Do you have any questions for us?" Have something to ask that you can't look up online. For example, "What is the standard work schedule for patrol officers?" is something that is a little different in every department. They may work 12-, 10- or 8-hour shifts, and each one of these calls for a different work calendar. If you're not familiar with the community, you could ask what their biggest crime problem is, or what the abused drug of choice (it's usually meth, but there is some variation) is in that city.

EditPredators (2010)TriviaShowing all 112 itemsJump to: Spoilers (24)According to Nimród Antal and Robert Rodriguez on the commentary, in the script, the character Cuchillo was described as "a guy who looks like Danny Trejo." When Danny Trejo heard this, he called Robert Rodriguez and said, "hey, I heard there's a guy in the script for 'Predators' who looks just like Danny Trejo, and guess what, I look just like Danny Trejo!"705 of 712 found this interesting Interesting? Yes No | Share thisShare this: Facebook | Twitter | Permalink Hide optionsHanzo is missing two fingers on his left hand. The reason that the Yakuza traditionally cut their fingers starting from the left pinkie, is that these fingers have a vital role in controlling a Japanese sword, and their loss would significantly impair a duelist. Hanzo must be a formidable swordsman to be able fight in close combat as he did, despite the loss of his fingers.283 of 288 found this interesting Interesting? Yes No | Share thisShare this: Facebook | Twitter | Permalink Hide optionsThe alien creature that pursues Edwin (Topher Grace) through the jungle, during the ambush scene, is a slightly modified version of the original, abandoned Predator design from 1987.208 of 211 found this interesting Interesting? Yes No | Share thisShare this: Facebook | Twitter | Permalink Hide optionsLouis Ozawa insisted his character Hanzo fight using Kendo, as he is a practitioner of the martial art, instead of using Kung Fu, as most Hollywood films do.243 of 248 found this interesting Interesting? Yes No | Share thisShare this: Facebook | Twitter | Permalink Hide optionsThe plant that Edwin (Topher Grace) identifies as "Archaefructus liaoningensis" has actually been extinct for several million years; its origin lies in the Cretaceous Period. Angiosperm fossils were found in China, that are believed to be about one hundred twenty-five million years old, making it the world's earliest known flowering plant. In an earlier draft of the script, Edwin highlights the plant's origins, citing it as yet another inexplicable oddity, before they finally realize where they are.165 of 168 found this interesting Interesting? Yes No | Share thisShare this: Facebook | Twitter | Permalink Hide optionsHanzo's name is a reference to Hattori Hanzo, a legendary Japanese samurai of the Sengoku era (1467-1573 A.D.). Hattori Hanzo is also the name of Shin'ichi Chiba's character in Kill Bill: Vol. 1 (2003), which was written and directed by Robert Rodriguez's good friend Quentin Tarantino.144 of 147 found this interesting Interesting? Yes No | Share thisShare this: Facebook | Twitter | Permalink Hide optionsThe "hunting dogs" are based on one of the creature skulls seen in the trophy case on-board the Predator ship, near the end of Predator 2 (1990).90 of 91 found this interesting Interesting? Yes No | Share thisShare this: Facebook | Twitter | Permalink Hide optionsThe original script contained cameo appearances by Dutch (Arnold Schwarzenegger) and Michael Harrigan (Danny Glover), the protagonists of the previous Predator films. However, these appearances were ultimately cut out.205 of 211 found this interesting Interesting? Yes No | Share thisShare this: Facebook | Twitter | Permalink Hide optionsWhile filming a fight scene, Oleg Taktarov hit his face on a Steadicam camera, and started bleeding. He insisted that filming continue, to add effect to the scene.156 of 160 found this interesting Interesting? Yes No | Share thisShare this: Facebook | Twitter | Permalink Hide optionsLaurence Fishburne filmed for just two days.146 of 150 found this interesting Interesting? Yes No | Share thisShare this: Facebook | Twitter | Permalink Hide optionsAdrien Brody put on twenty-five pounds of muscle for his role.193 of 200 found this interesting Interesting? Yes No | Share thisShare this: Facebook | Twitter | Permalink Hide optionsOne of the mandates for the production team was that they only looked to the original Predator (1987) for reference points.114 of 117 found this interesting Interesting? Yes No | Share thisShare this: Facebook | Twitter | Permalink Hide optionsThe original plan was to alter the 20th Century Fox logo, turning it into heat vision (as seen from the Predators' viewpoint) halfway through the fanfare. The studio nixed that particular idea.126 of 130 found this interesting Interesting? Yes No | Share thisShare this: Facebook | Twitter | Permalink Hide optionsThe pool with the overhanging rock, where the group ends up after the jump from the cliff, was found in Texas, during location scouting. However, when the scene was shot a few months later, the temperature had dropped considerably, and water had started to flow from the rock. Not only did the actors have to be submerged in freezing cold water, the noise from the waterfall made the recording of usable dialogue impossible.87 of 89 found this interesting Interesting? Yes No | Share thisShare this: Facebook | Twitter | Permalink Hide optionsOne indication that the Predators have been using the hunting grounds for a very long time, is when they first come into the Predator camp (just before they see the classic Predator on the totem pole), there is a Neanderthal skull next to a human skull on the ground as a trophy. The Neanderthal subspecies became extinct forty thousand years ago.87 of 89 found this interesting Interesting? Yes No | Share thisShare this: Facebook | Twitter | Permalink Hide optionsThe classic Predator, from the original Predator (1987) is seen for the first time in over twenty years.188 of 196 found this interesting Interesting? Yes No | Share thisShare this: Facebook | Twitter | Permalink Hide optionsWhen asked where he drew his inspiration for how to make a "Predator" film, Robert Rodriguez responded he was inspired what to do from Predator (1987), and what not to do by Predator 2 (1990), AVP: Alien vs. Predator (2004), and AVPR: Aliens vs Predator - Requiem (2007). Furthermore, he added he drew no inspiration whatsoever from the "Predator" comics.121 of 125 found this interesting Interesting? Yes No | Share thisShare this: Facebook | Twitter | Permalink Hide optionsThe film's basic plot was conceived in 1994, when Robert Rodriguez was working on Desperado (1995). He presented a draft of the script to 20th Century Fox, but they turned it down, because the budget required was too large. Fifteen years later, the studio decided to follow through with his script; in the end, an updated version of his script.102 of 105 found this interesting Interesting? Yes No | Share thisShare this: Facebook | Twitter | Permalink Hide optionsNimród Antal specifically chose Adrien Brody for the main protagonist: "It was a challenge in finding a balance. When we cast Adrien, there were a lot of people going, What? But at the same time, if we cast a Vin Diesel in that role or anyone who is Arnold-esque, we would have been attacked for doing that. So we decided early on to go in a very different direction as far as the casting process, but it turned out fantastic." He also felt the soldiers should be portrayed as wiry tough guys, not burly men, like Arnold Schwarzenegger.166 of 173 found this interesting Interesting? Yes No | Share thisShare this: Facebook | Twitter | Permalink Hide optionsAccording to Robert Rodriguez, the title of "Predators" serves as a double-entendre, describing the alien hunters as well as the ensemble human characters they target: "They could very well kill each other off, even if there were no Predators!"103 of 107 found this interesting Interesting? Yes No | Share thisShare this: Facebook | Twitter | Permalink Hide optionsThe song that plays over the credits is Little Richard's "Long Tall Sally", which was listened to by the main characters of Predator (1987) on the helicopter before they're dropped into the jungle for their mission.112 of 117 found this interesting Interesting? Yes No | Share thisShare this: Facebook | Twitter | Permalink Hide optionsRobert Rodriguez intended this film to be part of the "Predator" franchise, and not the "Alien Vs. Predator" franchise.147 of 155 found this interesting Interesting? Yes No | Share thisShare this: Facebook | Twitter | Permalink Hide options(At around fifty minutes) The Insectoid Alien that appears is an allusion to the original design of the Predator from the first film, when it was played by Jean-Claude Van Damme. The creature was redesigned after Van Damme's departure, to the current design.65 of 67 found this interesting Interesting? Yes No | Share thisShare this: Facebook | Twitter | Permalink Hide optionsAlthough all the main locations were filmed in Hawaii, sixty percent of the movie was shot in Texas, in order to be eligible for a tax benefit.78 of 81 found this interesting Interesting? Yes No | Share thisShare this: Facebook | Twitter | Permalink Hide optionsThe film was shot in fifty-three days.101 of 106 found this interesting Interesting? Yes No | Share thisShare this: Facebook | Twitter | Permalink Hide optionsAt the point Noland (Lawrence Fishburne) is introduced, you hear the lines "Over Here" and "Turn Around". These lines are spoken by Bill Duke to Carl Weathers in the first Predator movie. The lines are either a nod to the original movie, or represent the Predator's ability to record and transfer sounds and data between themselves in real time, as the first Predator didn't survive, to do this himself.62 of 64 found this interesting Interesting? Yes No | Share thisShare this: Facebook | Twitter | Permalink Hide optionsAccording to Robert Rodriguez on the DVD commentary, Walton Goggins had been cast in the role of Stans, but Rodriguez felt the character was written far too much like the character Hudson in Aliens (1986). So Rodriguez had the part re-written, and asked director Nimród Antal to re-cast the role. But Antal insisted that Goggins could still do the role, and scheduled a meeting between Goggins, Rodriguez, and him. Within a very short period of time, Rodriguez was convinced that Walton was right for the part.87 of 91 found this interesting Interesting? Yes No | Share thisShare this: Facebook | Twitter | Permalink Hide optionsAlice Braga read a sniper manual in preparation for her role, and carried a fourteen pound sniper rifle around with her during shooting.109 of 115 found this interesting Interesting? Yes No | Share thisShare this: Facebook | Twitter | Permalink Hide optionsHanzo only speaks in one scene, and has a total of three lines of dialogue.123 of 131 found this interesting Interesting? Yes No | Share thisShare this: Facebook | Twitter | Permalink Hide optionsThe average height of the actors who play the Predators in this film is 6'6½", while the actors in the previous films, Kevin Peter Hall and Ian Whyte, were 7'2½" and 7'1" tall, respectively.88 of 93 found this interesting Interesting? Yes No | Share thisShare this: Facebook | Twitter | Permalink Hide optionsStans' prison jumpsuit identifies him as an inmate of California's San Quentin State Prison, which has the largest prison death row population in the United States.98 of 104 found this interesting Interesting? Yes No | Share thisShare this: Facebook | Twitter | Permalink Hide optionsNoland claims to have been on the planet between seven to ten seasons. In Earth time, he's been there at most a little over two years.120 of 129 found this interesting Interesting? Yes No | Share thisShare this: Facebook | Twitter | Permalink Hide optionsRoyce, Isabelle, Nikolai, and Noland are the only people to say their names in the film. Stans, Mombasa, Cuchillo, Edwin, and Hanzo's names are never revealed (although Stans identifies himself in a deleted scene). The DVD captions identify all characters.71 of 75 found this interesting Interesting? Yes No | Share thisShare this: Facebook | Twitter | Permalink Hide optionsIt was decided that the film would be produced at Robert Rodriguez's Troublemaker Studios, instead of 20th Century Fox, so that Rodriguez would have creative control over the project.71 of 76 found this interesting Interesting? Yes No | Share thisShare this: Facebook | Twitter | Permalink Hide optionsThe man whose parachute fails to open is wearing pixel-gray Army Combat Uniform fatigues, meaning he was most likely a soldier in the United States Army. The same goes for the unidentified man found later with his chest ripped open: Nikolai reads from the man's notebook that he was supposed to be stationed in Afghanistan.75 of 81 found this interesting Interesting? Yes No | Share thisShare this: Facebook | Twitter | Permalink Hide optionsRobert Rodriguez was originally thought to be attached as director, however within a few days of this rumor coming out, he confirmed he would only write and produce the film.41 of 43 found this interesting Interesting? Yes No | Share thisShare this: Facebook | Twitter | Permalink Hide optionsNoland says that he was "Air Cav", and proceeds to hum "Ride of the Valkyries". Lawrence Fishburne was in Apocalypse Now (1979), which prominently features both.64 of 69 found this interesting Interesting? Yes No | Share thisShare this: Facebook | Twitter | Permalink Hide optionsOleg Taktarov dubbed his own voice in the Russian version.38 of 40 found this interesting Interesting? Yes No | Share thisShare this: Facebook | Twitter | Permalink Hide optionsThe unusual weapon used by Royce, is an AA-12 fully automatic twelve gauge shotgun. Judging by the explosive effects produced by the shells, it is most likely loaded with Frag-12 explosive rounds.106 of 118 found this interesting Interesting? Yes No | Share thisShare this: Facebook | Twitter | Permalink Hide optionsNikolai was originally supposed to be armed with a Russian GShG-7.62 four-barreled rotary machine gun, as it would be more fitting for a Russian Spetsnaz Operator. The production crew was unable to obtain one, so they used an American M134 minigun instead.72 of 79 found this interesting Interesting? Yes No | Share thisShare this: Facebook | Twitter | Permalink Hide optionsThe River Ghost's role was reduced in the final film, compared to earlier drafts: it was originally supposed to play a more substantial part in the film, stalking the characters for longer and leading them to believe it was the one responsible for their being on the planet. In another draft of the script, the creature was originally to have been found near a river and was barely seen, behaving almost like a ghost or apparition (it was from this draft that the creature earned its moniker). The River Ghost was initially conceived as a means to display the original, unused Predator design created for Predator by Boss Film Studios, although it was later decided to make the creature a completely original design. Despite this change of direction, the creature still bears some similarities to the original Predator design, most notably in the appearance of its head and its digitigrade legs.18 of 18 found this interesting Interesting? Yes No | Share thisShare this: Facebook | Twitter | Permalink Hide optionsProducer Robert Rodriguez has expressed an interest in a prequel movie about Noland.27 of 28 found this interesting Interesting? Yes No | Share thisShare this: Facebook | Twitter | Permalink Hide optionsThis movie wasn't called Predator 3. Instead it added an "S" to the end to make it plural, in tribute to how Alien (1979)'s sequel was called Aliens (1986).73 of 81 found this interesting Interesting? Yes No | Share thisShare this: Facebook | Twitter | Permalink Hide optionsThe first Predator doesn't appear until thirty-eight minutes into the film.77 of 86 found this interesting Interesting? Yes No | Share thisShare this: Facebook | Twitter | Permalink Hide optionsShortly after being hired as the director, Nimród Antal was informed that the movie will be scrapped because the script wasn't deemed good enough. Antal was then given two screenwriters and ten days to write a new story outline from scratch in their basement. According to Antal, by the end the place was such a mess and smelled so bad that the Predators' camp in the movie was heaven in comparison.30 of 32 found this interesting Interesting? Yes No | Share thisShare this: Facebook | Twitter | Permalink Hide optionsIn the script, Mr. Black (the Berserker) has spikes all over his armor and even on his dreadlocks. As with many ideas in the script, this was removed from the final film.15 of 15 found this interesting Interesting? Yes No | Share thisShare this: Facebook | Twitter | Permalink Hide optionsIsabelle uses a Blaser R93 sniper rifle, fitted with an Elcan DigitalHunter scope. The official sniper rifle for active-duty Israeli Defense Forces personnel, is actually the H-S Precision HTR, and it achieved that designation in May 2010, only a month before this movie was released.59 of 67 found this interesting Interesting? Yes No | Share thisShare this: Facebook | Twitter | Permalink Hide optionsAccording to the making of Predators, the tusks on Tracker's mask are actually from Predator hounds.19 of 20 found this interesting Interesting? Yes No | Share thisShare this: Facebook | Twitter | Permalink Hide optionsDanny Trejo's character is named Cuchillo. "Cuchillo" is Spanish for "knife". Many of Trejo's characters in Robert Rodriguez movies have been named after knives or sharp instruments: Machete in Spy Kids (2001), Spy Kids 2: Island of Lost Dreams (2002), and Spy Kids 3: Game Over (2003); Razor Charlie and Razor Eddie in From Dusk Till Dawn (1996), From Dusk Till Dawn 2: Texas Blood Money (1999), and From Dusk Till Dawn 3: The Hangman's Daughter (1999), Navajas (Spanish for "blades") in Desperado (1995), and he also plays another character called Machete in Machete (2010) and its sequels.57 of 66 found this interesting Interesting? Yes No | Share thisShare this: Facebook | Twitter | Permalink Hide optionsNikolai is a member of the Spetsnaz, who were ironically minor antagonists in Predator.24 of 26 found this interesting Interesting? Yes No | Share thisShare this: Facebook | Twitter | Permalink Hide optionsThis had the same budget as AVPR: Aliens vs Predator - Requiem (2007).53 of 63 found this interesting Interesting? Yes No | Share thisShare this: Facebook | Twitter | Permalink Hide optionsEarly in the film Royce asks Isabelle if she's IDF. The letters stand for Israel Defence Force. She neither denies nor confirms.25 of 28 found this interesting Interesting? Yes No | Share thisShare this: Facebook | Twitter | Permalink Hide optionsNimród Antal did over one hundred pages of storyboards, in preparation for directing.24 of 27 found this interesting Interesting? Yes No | Share thisShare this: Facebook | Twitter | Permalink Hide optionsIn the prequel motion comic, the Crucified Predator is seen being hunted at the waterfall by Falconer and Berserker. The Yautja attempts to fight and escape but gets captured by the more numerous Super Predators and is strung up onto the totem structure.15 of 16 found this interesting Interesting? Yes No | Share thisShare this: Facebook | Twitter | Permalink Hide optionsIn Decloaking the Invisible: Alien Terrain (2010), it can plainly be seen that stunt performers were used for the cliff fall scene, in most of the shots, if not all of them, that were actually used in the movie. This is especially true for Edwin's fall. This was done by a professional, and he still accidentally landed mostly on his head.49 of 59 found this interesting Interesting? Yes No | Share thisShare this: Facebook | Twitter | Permalink Hide optionsRobert Rodriguez and Nimród Antal referred to the original design of the Predator (1987) as the "cassette tape version", and the new 2010 creature design, as the "iPod version".47 of 57 found this interesting Interesting? Yes No | Share thisShare this: Facebook | Twitter | Permalink Hide optionsAlan Silvestri, who composed the score for Predator (1987), was asked to write this score to this film. He could not, due to scheduling conflicts with The A-Team (2010). John Debney, with whom Robert Rodriguez had worked previously on Sin City (2005) and The Adventures of Sharkboy and Lavagirl 3-D (2005), received the assignment. Debney was quoted as saying that his score will be influenced by Silvestri's original score for the 1987 film.32 of 38 found this interesting Interesting? Yes No | Share thisShare this: Facebook | Twitter | Permalink Hide optionsMombasa is very similar to Billy in Predator (1987) since they both were portrayed as having a strong jungle sense and knew when the Predator(s) were hunting/stalking them.21 of 25 found this interesting Interesting? Yes No | Share thisShare this: Facebook | Twitter | Permalink Hide optionsThe Berserker is the only Predator in the film, who claims a trophy from someone they kill during the course of the movie.7 of 7 found this interesting Interesting? Yes No | Share thisShare this: Facebook | Twitter | Permalink Hide optionsMilo Ventimiglia, Freddy Rodríguez, and Josh Brolin were considered for the role of Royce.33 of 43 found this interesting Interesting? Yes No | Share thisShare this: Facebook | Twitter | Permalink Hide optionsWhile often addressed as the Tracker Predator, he is also sometimes addressed as the Flusher Predator after his role in the film to "flush out" the humans with the creatures he controls: the Predator hounds or hunting dogs.13 of 15 found this interesting Interesting? Yes No | Share thisShare this: Facebook | Twitter | Permalink Hide optionsRoy's combat knife featured prominently in the movie is manufactured by Tops Knives, model Steel Eagle 107C.6 of 6 found this interesting Interesting? Yes No | Share thisShare this: Facebook | Twitter | Permalink Hide optionsNeil Marshall, M.J. Bassett, Bill Duke, Marcus Nispel, Peter Berg, and Darren Lynn Bousman were considered to direct the film. In the end, Nimród Antal was hired, because Robert Rodriguez enjoyed Antal's earlier films, Kontroll (2003) and Vacancy (2007).23 of 30 found this interesting Interesting? Yes No | Share thisShare this: Facebook | Twitter | Permalink Hide optionsStans is a death row inmate in California's San Quentin Correctional Facility. All death row inmates can receive a pardon, or stay of execution by the state's Governor. At the time this film was made (and presumably the time the movie takes place), California's Governor was Arnold Schwarzenegger, the star of Predator (1987).70 of 108 found this interesting Interesting? Yes No | Share thisShare this: Facebook | Twitter | Permalink Hide optionsDespite the fact that Stans has some psychopathic tendencies, he doesn't appear to be an actual psychopath. As he claims he just killed his victims for no reason and not for revenge or out of insanity, though this was in a deleted scene. Behavior wise, he was able to work well with the others, only fighting before meeting the group and when wanting a weapon better than a shiv, believing he needed a gun to increase his chances of survival.18 of 25 found this interesting Interesting? Yes No | Share thisShare this: Facebook | Twitter | Permalink Hide optionsMombasa Mahershala Ali is a Muslim, as revealed early in the film when he performs the Salat (daily prayer) while the group takes a break in the scene where Royce notes that the sun has not moved since arrival. In real life, Ali is a Muslim himself.19 of 27 found this interesting Interesting? Yes No | Share thisShare this: Facebook | Twitter | Permalink Hide optionsThe Falconer Bio-Mask bears some resemblance to a real-life falcon; whether this is partly the reason he is named as his is, or merely a reflection of his name, is unknown.10 of 13 found this interesting Interesting? Yes No | Share thisShare this: Facebook | Twitter | Permalink Hide optionsSince no specific year is mentioned in the film, some fans theorized that it takes place in the near-future, when the Predators may no longer come to Earth to hunt, instead bringing their prey to one of their own planets instead. However, it is implied that the movie takes place before 2010 (in which it was released) when Nikolai mentions that the last thing he remembers is fighting in Chechnya; the second Chechen war lasted until 2009. Later, the group finds a recently deceased US Special Forces soldier who was deployed in Afghanistan. Most of the fighting by US Special Forces troops in the Afghanistan war occurred between 2001 and 2011; by 2014, most combat troops had been withdrawn.8 of 10 found this interesting Interesting? Yes No | Share thisShare this: Facebook | Twitter | Permalink Hide optionsNoland (Laurence Fishburne) tells the others that he's from the Air Calvary. After Royce confirms he too was dropped in by parachute, Noland laughs and hums the tune of Wagner's "Ride of the Valkyries". In "Apocalypse Now", the Air Calvary attacks a Vietcong base while playing the same song- Laurence Fishburne starred in "Apocalypse Now".6 of 7 found this interesting Interesting? Yes No | Share thisShare this: Facebook | Twitter | Permalink Hide optionsThe Crucified Predator is the first hunter to fight another Predator on-screen.11 of 15 found this interesting Interesting? Yes No | Share thisShare this: Facebook | Twitter | Permalink Hide optionsLaurence Fishburne accepted the role after enjoying Nimród Antal's directing on the set of Armored.9 of 12 found this interesting Interesting? Yes No | Share thisShare this: Facebook | Twitter | Permalink Hide optionsJeff Fahey was briefly considered for the role of Noland.21 of 35 found this interesting Interesting? Yes No | Share thisShare this: Facebook | Twitter | Permalink Hide optionsNikolai's M134 mini gun requires an electrical power source for the gun to operate.6 of 8 found this interesting Interesting? Yes No | Share thisShare this: Facebook | Twitter | Permalink Hide optionsIt is odd as to why Stans took the protective vest from Noland's stockpile, but never bothered to get a weapon, it's likely he thought that Noland's armor would help him more in the long run.14 of 23 found this interesting Interesting? Yes No | Share thisShare this: Facebook | Twitter | Permalink Hide optionsDirector Nimród Antal wasn't on the original list of proposed directors, but he was eventually chosen due to his experience with handling a large cast of characters in his former films.7 of 10 found this interesting Interesting? Yes No | Share thisShare this: Facebook | Twitter | Permalink Hide optionsThe Falconer and Tracker Predators are never shown with their masks off.7 of 10 found this interesting Interesting? Yes No | Share thisShare this: Facebook | Twitter | Permalink Hide optionsHanzos name could also be a reference to a highly skilled ninja from feudal Japan, Hattori Hanzo.9 of 15 found this interesting Interesting? Yes No | Share thisShare this: Facebook | Twitter | Permalink Hide optionsIn concept art, the Falconer was shown with Freddy Krueger-like claws on his left hand. He would have likely used these to skin his victims.11 of 20 found this interesting Interesting? Yes No | Share thisShare this: Facebook | Twitter | Permalink Hide optionsThe film stars two Academy Award winners and one nominee: Adrien Brody won Best Actor for The Pianist (2002), Mahershala Ali won Best Actor in a Supporting Role for Moonlight (2016) and Green Book (2018), and Laurence Fishburne was nominated for Best Actor for What's Love Got to Do with It (1993).13 of 26 found this interesting Interesting? Yes No | Share thisShare this: Facebook | Twitter | Permalink Hide optionsAny serious Sci-Fi fan will recognize the 'lights' in Nolan's hideout in the mining vehicle. They are the power gauges from the Krell laboratory in the 1956 movie 'Forbidden Planet'.22 of 51 found this interesting Interesting? Yes No | Share thisShare this: Facebook | Twitter | Permalink Hide optionsThe Hell-Hounds bear a striking resemblance to the Kurn from Alien vs. Predator: Extinction. They also share certain similarities to Skags from the Borderlands and Borderlands 2 video games.8 of 17 found this interesting Interesting? Yes No | Share thisShare this: Facebook | Twitter | Permalink Hide optionsAlice Braga (who plays an Israeli soldier) is the third brunette actress who appears in the Predator franchise, following Elpidia Carrillo in Predator (1987), and Maria Conchita Alonso in Predator 2 (1990), while Sanaa Lathan played the female leader in AVP: Alien vs. Predator (2004), following Sigourney Weaver, who played the female lead role in the Alien franchise.29 of 108 found this interesting Interesting? Yes No | Share thisShare this: Facebook | Twitter | Permalink Hide optionsAfter Adrian Brody cuts the Predator down and the ship starts to take off, you see the ground and either Mack's skull from Predator (1987), or one identical. Anna did say in the 1987 movie that the Predators go there a lot. Maybe one found and took Mack's skull.8 of 30 found this interesting Interesting? Yes No | Share thisShare this: Facebook | Twitter | Permalink Hide optionsAccording to the Predators video game, the Crucified Predator was the leader of a clan. The player has to rescue their clan leader on mission 30.4 of 16 found this interesting Interesting? Yes No | Share thisShare this: Facebook | Twitter | Permalink Hide optionsStans shares his first name with Walter Golic from Alien3. Additionally, both men are convicted murderers, and both are somewhat mentally unstable.6 of 29 found this interesting Interesting? Yes No | Share thisShare this: Facebook | Twitter | Permalink Hide optionsThis, at the time of the film's release, is Walton Goggins' second role as a criminal. He has had a recurring role as Boyd Crowder on Justified (2010-2015)4 of 19 found this interesting Interesting? Yes No | Share thisShare this: Facebook | Twitter | Permalink Hide optionsAlthough never seen in the movie, the Falconer Predator can summon many Falcons as a form of air-strike in the Predators and AVP: Evolution mobile games.2 of 16 found this interesting Interesting? Yes No | Share thisShare this: Facebook | Twitter | Permalink Hide optionsCounting the two crossovers, this movie is the fifth installment of the Predator franchise.0 of 1 found this interesting Interesting? Yes No | Share thisShare this: Facebook | Twitter | Permalink Hide optionsSpoilersThe trivia items below may give away important plot points.The film continues the tradition that no Predator is killed by a firearm, a rule that wouldn't be broken until The Predator (2018).143 of 147 found this interesting Interesting? Yes No | Share thisShare this: Facebook | Twitter | Permalink Hide optionsUnlike other Predators, who hunt for honor and for trophies, in the script the Super Predators hunt for DNA to become more powerful hunters. This was later dropped from the film, where the Super Predators still hunt to improve themselves, but also for sport. The theme of Predators looking for the best DNA to modify themselves with would finally feature in the sequel The Predator (2018).35 of 35 found this interesting Interesting? Yes No | Share thisShare this: Facebook | Twitter | Permalink Hide optionsThe way the Berserker Predator rips out Stans' spine, exactly mirrors what the title character does to Billy after killing him in Predator (1987).74 of 81 found this interesting Interesting? Yes No | Share thisShare this: Facebook | Twitter | Permalink Hide optionsThe originally rejected script by Robert Rodriguez had the Predators riding motorbikes and drinking alien beer while watching matches in a Colosseum-like arena. There was a substantial role for Dutch (Arnold Schwarzenegger) from the first film, who had been captured and was forced to fight in the arena as a gladiator against Predators and other alien creatures. Due to prohibitive costs and Schwarzenegger's term as governor of California, it was re-written to feature captured soldiers dropped into an alien game reserve, but there would originally have been 200 Predators in the movie. Nimród Antal, a big fan of the franchise, found it preposterous, reasoning that if a single Predator posed a dangerous threat in the previous films, then dealing with hundreds of them would give the human characters no reasonable chance for survival. It was scaled back to three Predators, and another basic idea that was kept throughout included six out of the eight human characters getting killed. Rodriguez then offered Schwarzenegger a cameo at the end where Dutch (in full Predator attire) emerges from a ship with several Predators and praises the survivors for winning, but unfortunately Schwarzenegger couldn't commit.44 of 47 found this interesting Interesting? Yes No | Share thisShare this: Facebook | Twitter | Permalink Hide optionsHanzos final fight with the Falconer Predator is a homage to the scene in the original film where Billy challenges the Jungle Hunter to a one-on-one knife fight. Unlike the original scene however the fight is shown and Hanzo is victorious but at the cost of his own life.26 of 27 found this interesting Interesting? Yes No | Share thisShare this: Facebook | Twitter | Permalink Hide optionsNever has any main, key featured Predator, survived any film, in which they have appeared, whether as ally or foe.50 of 56 found this interesting Interesting? Yes No | Share thisShare this: Facebook | Twitter | Permalink Hide optionsIt is safe to assume that the Super Predators do not follow the Yautja Honor Code, as they do not demand fair fights: removing their armor and equipment before engaging in hand-to-hand combat with their adversary. Instead they attack their enemies as brutally as possible, killing them in a very merciless manner.39 of 43 found this interesting Interesting? Yes No | Share thisShare this: Facebook | Twitter | Permalink Hide optionsBody Count: twenty.43 of 49 found this interesting Interesting? Yes No | Share thisShare this: Facebook | Twitter | Permalink Hide optionsThe Tracker Predator, also referred to as the "Flusher Predator" and nicknamed "Tusky" by fans, after the two curved tusks jutting from his mask, is one of the main Super Predators introduced in the 2010 film Predators and is part of a new breed of Predators that are at a clan war with the mainstream Predators. The Tracker Predator was portrayed by actor and stuntman Carey L. Jones.15 of 16 found this interesting Interesting? Yes No | Share thisShare this: Facebook | Twitter | Permalink Hide optionsEven though this installment in the "Predator" franchise explicitly wanted to part with the crossover AVP story arc, it does contain at least three nods to the Alien franchise: - 1) at one point, while (obviously, given the movie's universe) facing near-certain death, one character tells another "If the time comes, I'll do us both", a reference to Hicks' almost identical line in Aliens (1986), 2) when the group finds the body of an earlier victim of the antagonists, he has a large hole in his chest with the ribs bent outwards (probably from a Predator energy blast shot from behind), referencing the way Xenomorph young emerge from their host, and the wound found on the "space jockey" in Alien (1979), also Nikolai references Billy's dialogue from Predator (1987), "he set up position here, he was shooting in all directions" 3) as soon as Royce recovers from his parachute landing; as he looks around, a music motif from Aliens (1986) can be heard. Additionally, when realizing that the Classic Predators may be helpful against the Super Predators, Royce mentions 'my enemy's enemy', which references the 'enemy of the enemy is my friend' concept from AVP: Alien vs. Predator (2004).72 of 91 found this interesting Interesting? Yes No | Share thisShare this: Facebook | Twitter | Permalink Hide optionsThe first time in the Predator franchise, when the end did not close with an explosion of some kind.35 of 44 found this interesting Interesting? Yes No | Share thisShare this: Facebook | Twitter | Permalink Hide optionsDanny Trejo leaves the movie at thirty-four minutes. Laurence Fishburne, despite prominent billing, appears only between minute fifty-two, and minute sixty-eight.37 of 47 found this interesting Interesting? Yes No | Share thisShare this: Facebook | Twitter | Permalink Hide optionsThe way Nikolai kills the Tracker Predator is somewhat ironic, seeing as self-destruction is the Predators' preferred way of dealing with an opponent when they're about to be killed. That being said, it is not revealed whether Super Predators follow this technique like their smaller cousins or not.14 of 16 found this interesting Interesting? Yes No | Share thisShare this: Facebook | Twitter | Permalink Hide optionsThe Super Predators are larger than normal Yautja, as can be seen when Berserker fights the Crucified Predator. However, in reality, actors Brian Steele and Carey Jones, who portray the Super Predators, are actually shorter than previous Predator actors - Steele and Jones stand around 6'7", while Ian Whyte is 7'1" and Kevin Peter Hall was 7'2".10 of 11 found this interesting Interesting? Yes No | Share thisShare this: Facebook | Twitter | Permalink Hide optionsDespite prominent billing, Laurence Fishburn has less than 15 minutes of screentime. Danny Trejo has more screentime & his character is the first one (of the main 8) to be killed in the movie.15 of 18 found this interesting Interesting? Yes No | Share thisShare this: Facebook | Twitter | Permalink Hide optionsRoyce (Adrien Brody) quotes Dutch Schaefer from the original "Predator" when he says, "Come on! Come on! Do it! I'm here! Kill me!"9 of 10 found this interesting Interesting? Yes No | Share thisShare this: Facebook | Twitter | Permalink Hide optionsThe film has many nods and references to Predator (1987): The characters find themselves in a jungle, and many of the musical cues are the same. Nikolai's weapon is a M134 minigun. Mombasa stares at a tree because he is convinced there is something in it (which is correct). Isabelle knows of Major Alan "Dutch" Schaffer's deadly encounter with a Predator in the jungle of Guatemala which occurred 23 years earlier and mentions it to Royce. Noland uses the lines "Over here" and "Turn around". Isabelle angrily shouts "You set us up!" to Royce. Hanzo holds off The Falconer Predator by taking a stand and fighting him in armed combat, and dies. One Predator rips out Stans' skull and spine, like Billy's; and Royce covers himself in cold mud in his fight with the Berserker Predator. The end credits feature the song "Long Tall Sally" which was also used in the first film.21 of 27 found this interesting Interesting? Yes No | Share thisShare this: Facebook | Twitter | Permalink Hide optionsSeries trademark: As Nikolai (Oleg Taktarov) is dying, he shouts "What an ugly face you have!" in Russian to the Predator. This extends a running joke in the franchise of someone insulting the Predator's looks, which started with Arnold Schwarzenegger calling the creature "one ugly motherfucker" in Predator (1987).11 of 13 found this interesting Interesting? Yes No | Share thisShare this: Facebook | Twitter | Permalink Hide optionsThe traps found on the planet are all very similar to the ones used by the original special forces group in Predator (1987), so similar that they could indicate that at least Dutch (Arnold Schwarzenegger) had been taken to the planet at some time in the past, as stated in the commentary. However, those plans were dropped, along with Danny Glover's character reappearing.9 of 15 found this interesting Interesting? Yes No | Share thisShare this: Facebook | Twitter | Permalink Hide optionsAt about 26 minutes when the humans are attacked by four-footed creatures, the humans fire dozens if not hundreds of rounds of ammunition despite just learning they are on an alien planet with little hope of replenishing their bullets.23 of 47 found this interesting Interesting? Yes No | Share thisShare this: Facebook | Twitter | Permalink Hide optionsNoland explains that he has managed to kill two (possibly three, due to him being unsure) Predators and acquire their armor and weaponry.14 of 28 found this interesting Interesting? Yes No | Share thisShare this: Facebook | Twitter | Permalink Hide optionsThe Super Predators could possibly take some kind of drug or some sort of other enhancement which could explain their larger figures over the already masculine mainstream Yautjas. As what exactly makes these Predators "super" hasn't yet been revealed but it could simply be due to them being a sub-species to the "normal" Predators.12 of 30 found this interesting Interesting? Yes No | Share thisShare this: Facebook | Twitter | Permalink Hide optionsIn the scene with the booby trap, grenades do not detonate immediately after the pin is pulled and/or the handle released. Their fuse typically burns for several seconds so there is time to throw them and to reach their target.5 of 13 found this interesting Interesting? Yes No | Share thisShare this: Facebook | Twitter | Permalink Hide optionsLaurence Fishburne and Walter Goggins eventually reunited In Ant Man and the Wasp but share no scenes.3 of 7 found this interesting Interesting? Yes No | Share thisShare this: Facebook | Twitter | Permalink Hide options