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The Weyland-Yutani Report

Late November it was discovered that S.D Perry would be returning to the Alien literary world with the Weyland-Yutani Report:

13122013_01 The Weyland-Yutani Report

“Inside Alien: The Weyland-Yutani Report, you will find detailed information on the life-cycle of the xenomorph, those who had the misfortune to come into contact with it, the habitats in which the creature has been encountered, and a breakdown of the most effective weapons to use against it, from pulse rifles to flamethrowers. The last word on the alien, Alien: The Weyland-Yutani Report contains all the information you’ll need to track down one of these creatures, and maybe even survive the encounter.

This in-universe book will utilize over thirty years’ worth of Alien movie concept art, production design art, film stills, and other visual assets to create a deeply engrossing reading experience that will thrill fans of the franchise. Covering events and characters from Prometheus, Alien, Aliens, Alien III and Alien Resurrection, Alien: The Weyland-Yutani Report will be a uniquely immersive journey into a world that has thrilled audiences for over three decades.“”

This was previewed at the New York Comic Con and it would seem no-one has really taken note of this release. It will evidently weigh in at 160 pages and 20 inserts, coming in hardback format for $50. Insight Editions is set to be publishing it but there’s currently nothing on their website about it. There is no release date as of yet. Thanks to Cvalda for the news.



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  1. SM
    I don't believe the special edition will have extra content - though perhaps the inserts may be differently formatted or presented.  Don't know for certain.
  2. locusta
    Quote from: Corporal Hicks on Sep 01, 2014, 07:21:16 AM
    Quote from: locusta on Aug 30, 2014, 08:05:44 AM
    I will not forget the fanbase. A bit patients and let's see until December  ;)

    I have a feeling you had something to do with this too?  :P Did you work on the standard cover or this one?

    Quote from: SM on Aug 29, 2014, 09:59:14 PM
    Hicks always gets freebies anyway.
    Not always. Never received a reply when I branched out to them. And S.D isn't very fast when it comes to replying to e-mails. I asked if she'd got a picture to go along with our interview ages ago and she's yet to reply. xD

    I'll definitely pick up a standard edition.

    Well, I guessed all what is listed at the specs over at Sideshow would finally release me from NDA :D

    Not only the cover is mine ;)

    And I guess the Standard edition will be a very, very good buy as well.

    As for freebies, please read the comment I stated a page before. ;)

  3. Corporal Hicks
    Quote from: locusta on Aug 30, 2014, 08:05:44 AM
    I will not forget the fanbase. A bit patients and let's see until December  ;)

    I have a feeling you had something to do with this too?  :P Did you work on the standard cover or this one?

    Quote from: SM on Aug 29, 2014, 09:59:14 PM
    Hicks always gets freebies anyway.

    Not always. Never received a reply when I branched out to Insight. And S.D isn't very fast when it comes to replying to e-mails. I asked if she'd got a picture to go along with our interview ages ago and she's yet to reply. I'll poke her again.

    I'll definitely pick up a standard edition.
  4. Quarax
    Quote from: Xenomrph on Aug 30, 2014, 04:32:09 PM
    Quote from: The Eighth Passenger on Aug 29, 2014, 01:21:25 PM
    Eh... what's up doc?




    And some interesting stuff in the book:

    Quote• 160 pages plus a stunning gatefold featuring a jaw-dropping original
    illustration of the Sulaco ship from Aliens
    • 20 insert items that bring to life key moments from the Alien movies
    • Features material from Prometheus,  Alien,  Aliens,  Alien 3, and Alien
    Resurrection  and is one of the first books to bring the worlds of
    Prometheus  and the Alien  films together
    • Amazing new narrative that sees the sinister Weyland-Yutani Corporation
    explore the secrets of the Xenomorph
    • Contains over 30 original illustrations by Xenomorph expert Markus
    Pansegrau, who has painstakingly recreated each version of the creature
    seen in the movies with stunning digital art
    • Contains 10 illustrations by Alien tech expert John R. Mullaney, including
    cutaways of the Dropship and APC, and uniquely detailed renderings of
    the ships Nostromo and Sulaco and iconic weapons such as the Pulse
    Rifle and Smart Gun.

    The book also features a wealth of inserts and removable items, including:
    • Pvt. Hudson's discharge papers
    • Veterinarian report on Jonesy the cat
    • Medical report on facehugger victim Marachuk, John J.
    • Carter J. Burke's communication card
    • Chest X-ray showing Xenomorph implantation
    • Signed certificate of canonicity by Middlebrook S.
    • Bug Stomper Dropship sticker
    • Exclusive extracts from prisoner Morse's tell-all novel, Space Beast
    Got a source for all of that? A bunch of that is pretty questionable, especially "• Signed certificate of canonicity by Middlebrook S." :P
    And Morse's novel was 'The Dragon' - Space Beast would be an odd choice for a title, especially when the original script draft's title was Star Beast.

    Minus the certificate: http://www.sideshowtoy.com/collectibles/alien-alien-the-weyland-yutani-report-collectors-edition-insight-collectibles-902252/
  5. Elmazalman
    Quote from: SM on Aug 29, 2014, 09:45:24 PM
    Quote from: Corporal Hicks on Aug 29, 2014, 01:43:50 PM
    Quote from: SM on Aug 29, 2014, 11:36:22 AM
    I guess it got announced then.  :)

    Thought we'd already seen this?

    Can't say I'm willing to shell out for that.

    When Cvalda and Local Trouble said it wasn't on Amazon, I contacted Insight and they said it was going to go through Sideshow - but I wasn't at liberty to mention it.

    $325 is steep.  But it sure look purty.
    You get a small percentage from each sale?
  6. Xenomrph
    Quote from: The Eighth Passenger on Aug 29, 2014, 01:21:25 PM
    Eh... what's up doc?




    And some interesting stuff in the book:

    Quote• 160 pages plus a stunning gatefold featuring a jaw-dropping original
    illustration of the Sulaco ship from Aliens
    • 20 insert items that bring to life key moments from the Alien movies
    • Features material from Prometheus,  Alien,  Aliens,  Alien 3, and Alien
    Resurrection  and is one of the first books to bring the worlds of
    Prometheus  and the Alien  films together
    • Amazing new narrative that sees the sinister Weyland-Yutani Corporation
    explore the secrets of the Xenomorph
    • Contains over 30 original illustrations by Xenomorph expert Markus
    Pansegrau, who has painstakingly recreated each version of the creature
    seen in the movies with stunning digital art
    • Contains 10 illustrations by Alien tech expert John R. Mullaney, including
    cutaways of the Dropship and APC, and uniquely detailed renderings of
    the ships Nostromo and Sulaco and iconic weapons such as the Pulse
    Rifle and Smart Gun.

    The book also features a wealth of inserts and removable items, including:
    • Pvt. Hudson's discharge papers
    • Veterinarian report on Jonesy the cat
    • Medical report on facehugger victim Marachuk, John J.
    • Carter J. Burke's communication card
    • Chest X-ray showing Xenomorph implantation
    • Signed certificate of canonicity by Middlebrook S.
    • Bug Stomper Dropship sticker
    • Exclusive extracts from prisoner Morse's tell-all novel, Space Beast
    Got a source for all of that? A bunch of that is pretty questionable, especially "• Signed certificate of canonicity by Middlebrook S." :P
    And Morse's novel was 'The Dragon' - Space Beast would be an odd choice for a title, especially when the original script draft's title was Star Beast.
  7. Darwinsgirl

    I'm wondering what material is used for the sculpted cover?   

    The price is more than I can afford. :P 

    I'm guessing the trade edition will be like an upgraded version of ALIEN Vault with slipcase...sans scuplting.
  8. 𝔗𝔥𝔢 𝔈𝔦𝔤𝔥𝔱𝔥 𝔓𝔞𝔰𝔰𝔢𝔫𝔤𝔢𝔯
    Eh... what's up doc?




    And some interesting stuff in the book:

    Quote• 160 pages plus a stunning gatefold featuring a jaw-dropping original
    illustration of the Sulaco ship from Aliens
    • 20 insert items that bring to life key moments from the Alien movies
    • Features material from Prometheus,  Alien,  Aliens,  Alien 3, and Alien
    Resurrection  and is one of the first books to bring the worlds of
    Prometheus  and the Alien  films together
    • Amazing new narrative that sees the sinister Weyland-Yutani Corporation
    explore the secrets of the Xenomorph
    • Contains over 30 original illustrations by Xenomorph expert Markus
    Pansegrau, who has painstakingly recreated each version of the creature
    seen in the movies with stunning digital art
    • Contains 10 illustrations by Alien tech expert John R. Mullaney, including
    cutaways of the Dropship and APC, and uniquely detailed renderings of
    the ships Nostromo and Sulaco and iconic weapons such as the Pulse
    Rifle and Smart Gun.

    The book also features a wealth of inserts and removable items, including:
    • Pvt. Hudson's discharge papers
    • Veterinarian report on Jonesy the cat
    • Medical report on facehugger victim Marachuk, John J.
    • Carter J. Burke's communication card
    • Chest X-ray showing Xenomorph implantation
    • Signed certificate of canonicity by Middlebrook S.
    • Bug Stomper Dropship sticker
    • Exclusive extracts from prisoner Morse's tell-all novel, Space Beast
  9. Xenomrph
    Not gonna lie, Local Trouble's incessant fellating of SM is a little bit nauseating, and SM's responses have made it clear to me at least that he's trying to be humble about his contributions to the book.

    Not like this is the first time an "official" source has used something SM made, anyway. :P
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