Nimrod Antal Directing Predators
Predators Movie News | Posted by Corporal Hicks on 02 Jul 2009 09:35 GMT
Ain't It Cool News has just announced that Nimrod Antal has been confirmed as being in the director's chair for the upcoming Predators:

"I can't go too much into the story right now, because we're still writing. But it still involves a very intense group of people stranded on a Predator planet discovering unspeakable horrors (that are not always from outside their group). So like the original movie, the title does have a double meaning. Aliens was a different take on the Alien idea, and an original movie in it's own right, and that's what we want to do with this. "

The article contains a Q/A with producer Rodriguez which gives out some rather nice info. Thanks to the forum posters for the link.

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New AvP Community Sites
Community News | Posted by Darkness on 30 Jun 2009 19:05 GMT
There's a few new Alien / Predator websites that have popped up recently. First we have AliensVsPredator.net which is dedicated to the upcoming AvP game. Then we have Aliens Colonial Marines.net which offers news and a forum for the upcoming Aliens Colonial Marines game.


Next up, there's AvP Spectrum which is a general AvP website offering regular news updates, a gallery, a forum and much more. Lastly, there's a new German website called AvPWorld which is almost complete.

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AvP3 Q&A With Rebellion
AvP3 Game News | Posted by Darkness on 28 Jun 2009 13:20 GMT
We'll soon be doing a Q&A with Rebellion about the upcoming Aliens vs. Predator game. We're giving the community the chance to submit their own questions. You're free to ask whatever you want but bear in mind, Rebellion are still working on the game so some aspects can't be answered right now. The cut off for this is Thursday and we'll pick about 15 questions and submit them to Rebellion. Please use this thread on the forum to post your questions.

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Aliens RPG Officially Cancelled
Aliens Crucible News | Posted by Darkness on 27 Jun 2009 08:29 GMT
This isn't really surprising given the fact we've seen hardly anything about the Aliens RPG other than some leaked concept arts. Though today, the rumours have been confirmed by Obsidian and Sega. Aliens Crucible has been cancelled. The news can be found on Giant Bomb and Kotaku. Here's Sega's statement:

"At this point, SEGA has no plans to move forward with the Aliens RPG. The Aliens franchise offers us so much content to choose from that we feel it important to take a step back and carefully consider the type of game we want to release. We plan to continue working with the Aliens franchise and ask fans to be patient and stay tuned for more information about what SEGA has coming out for the Aliens series of games, starting with the upcoming Alien vs. Predator game. We are very excited about and focused on Alien vs. Predator, which promises gamers a fantastic single player game and an equally compelling multiplayer experience. We are confident that it provides all the excitement and fun that the Aliens and Predator fans are looking for!"

It's a shame we never got to see how far they got with it or even why the game was cancelled. Aliens Colonial Marines is supposedly still in development. Thanks to funcroc and Mr. Domino for the news.

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Sigourney Weaver Talks Alien Prequel
Alien 5 News | Posted by Darkness on 24 Jun 2009 21:10 GMT
Sigourney Weaver has spoken about the upcoming Alien Prequel on SciFi Squad. It's doubtful she'll play any role in the prequel. She says Ripley couldn't appear in a prequel because her first encounter with the creature is in Alien. But she's happy that Ridley Scott is producing it.

Do you have any interest in being part of the planned Alien prequel movie, or appearing in the franchise ever again?

Well, I don't think that Ripley could appear in an Alien prequel because she doesn't have any access to the creature until the first Alien. But Ridley (Scott) is producing it and that makes me happy. I wasn't thrilled with the whole Alien Vs. Predator thing. I never saw them, but one of the reasons I died in (Alien) 3 was to not have anything to do with those (laughs). Just because, you know, I think it just seemed so economically motivated somehow. I feel we did four good movies, and I'm content with that. I hope if they do something new, they will encompass the idea of where the alien first came from, because I think that's an interesting idea -- to find out what happened and "how did it get to us?".

Thanks to DazAvP85 for the news.

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Antal Top Contender for Predators
Predators Movie News | Posted by Corporal Hicks on 23 Jun 2009 07:27 GMT
We know there are 7 potential directors for Predators. Marshall, Bassett and potentially Bill Duke are known contenders so far. Well thanks to Latino Review another name has surfaced, Nimród Antal:

"LatinoReview has exclusively learned that director Nimród Antal, not only is he one of the seven names, but is also the top contender and the guy most likely to get the gig. Who? I said the same damn thing. Then found out he directed Sony’s ARMORED and VACANCY."

Expect Aint It Cool News to get confirmation of this. I haven't seen any of his films and he doesn't have many to his name. Keep tuned. Thanks to Darkoo for the news.

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Michael J. Bassett For Predators?
Predators Movie News | Posted by Darkness on 16 Jun 2009 20:01 GMT
Another potential director for the new Predator reboot is Michael J. Bassett who directed Deathwatch, Wilderness and the upcoming Solomon Kane. The rumour can be found on Quiet Earth who noticed Michael J. Bassett's Blog. The director details his recent trip to L.A. to discuss a project with a producer but doesn't name any names.

Another interesting point I found on his blog is that he says Bill Duke (AKA Mac from Predator) was sitting a few seats away from him. Presumably, Bill Duke is another candidate for the director's position? Check out the profiles for Michael J. Bassett and Bill Duke on IMDB for a full list of their credits. Thanks to Ja for the news.

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