My name is Aaron Percival - although I go by the handle Corporal Hicks in the Aliens/vs/Predator community - and I'm the co-administrator of AvPGalaxy. I also work specifically as editorial doing news posts, interviews, articles, etc and handle public relations for the website. I also host and edit the Alien vs. Predator Galaxy Podcast.
I first saw the first half of Aliens on my 5th birthday after going on the Aliens - Ride at the Speed of Fright 4D cinema at American Adventure. It gave me nightmares for 5 years until I finally saw the film in its entirety and became obsessed with the franchise.
I have worked on various Aliens vs Predator websites since 2003 when I learnt HMTL over a weekend and created a website called AvPWorld. In retrospect it was a terrible looking website but it further enhanced my love of the franchise and the online community. I became a newsposter for AbsoluteAvP (previously AvP2.net) later that year.
In 2005 I eventually decided to close AvPWorld and take on a more editorial role working for the re-incarnate version of AvPNews hosted on GameGossip. Unfortunately the administrator left and I was left to run an entire website by myself again. Following the AICN script review of Aliens vs. Predator 2 I eventually lost the heart and left AvPNews in April of 2006.
When I was contacted by Darkness in November 2006 about using my articles & reviews for AvPGalaxy, I volunteered to join him as permanent staff and have been here ever since.
I have a very open mind when it comes to the franchise so I enjoy reading the various comics and novels so I can experience other stories outside of the films. I enjoy attending various conventions and playing numerous games based on the series.
During my time working on Alien vs. Predator Galaxy I've had the pleasure of speaking on a panel at the Alien Encounters: 25 Years of Aliens Convention. I've been featured in a documentary about Alien fandom called Alien Fans by Dennis Lowe. There is also a ship in the Aliens vs. Predator novel trilogy, The Rage War, named after me.
Although it's still not due for general retail release until June the 6th, the comic book store exclusive edition of Alien Covenant: The Official Collector's Edition was released last week!
Alien vs. Predator Galaxy managed to get a hold of a copy and we've scanned in some of the more interesting behind-the-scenes images from the book!
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Earlier today we posted some Alien: Covenant concept art that Wayne Haag shared (with more on the way), now we have a bulk load of creature concept artwork from Carlos Huante! Huante should be well known to fans as one of the creature designers on Prometheus.
Though not a name that's really been associated with the sequel, ...[Read More]
Alien: Covenant concept artist Wayne Haag has just shared some of the concept art to his ArtStation account! This first batch of concept artwork gives us a look at the White Room from the film's prologue, Daniels and Branson's apartment from a deleted scene (previously mentioned by Ridley Scott), Daniels' cabin on the Covenant and David and ... [Read More]
Tested and Adam Savage are back with yet another behind-the-scenes video from Alien: Covenant. The latest video is focused around the special effects and the use of practical sets with an interview with Neil Corbould, Visual Effects Supervisor.
The video also features a segment about the creature effects in Alien: Covenant with interviews with Odd Studio co-founder and Creature ... [Read More]
With the American release of Alien: Covenant just days away, some of the cast of the film have been working hard on the press rounds, appearing on various American talk shows. One such show was The Late Late Show with James Corden.
In addition to Billy Crudup, the Alien made an appearance! Clips haven't appeared online yet but ... [Read More]
Following our first far distance glimpse at The Predator's new Predator suits, we now have a closer look at the film's new design and a very clear look at a new Predator mask!
The stills appear to be taken from the same location and also show Boyd Holbrook and Augusto Aguilera. Check them out below.
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In a new interview with Yahoo Movies, Sir Ridley Scott has spoken a little about James Franco's small role in Alien: Covenant. In addition to a short comment about James Franco's role (“I said: ‘There’s not much in it.’ And he said, ‘I don’t give a s***. I’ll do it.’ And he’s lovely, he’s a great guy. He’s ... [Read More]
Box Office Mojo are reporting that 20th Century Fox has reported that Alien: Covenant has taken in an estimated total of $42 million at the box office during its international opening weekend. According to Deadline, Alien: Covenant came up as the number 2 studio movie in the international box office.
"Fox has finally sent over debut international ... [Read More]
While there may have been plenty of set pictures making their way from the location shoots of The Predator, Shane Black and 20th Century Fox have managed to keep a lid on the film's titular creatures.
The first image of Predators on set has now made its way online via Jarrod Au, a photographer whose relationship with the film ... [Read More]
Alien: Covenant is now out in some countries! It will see its release in the UK tomorrow (with some special showings tonight) and the US release is a week away. The marketing machine is in full swing and we're seeing plenty of new footage in plenty of different places! Before we go any further, beware spoilers.
Danny McBride was on Jimmy Kimmel ... [Read More]
With Alien: Covenant due out any soon, more information from the press rounds is pouring out. Talking to Yahoo Movies, Sir Ridley Scott spoke about the reception to Prometheus and how fan reaction shaped Alien: Covenant.
"Fast-forward to 2017 and the beast is back. The classic xenomorph is front and centre in ‘Alien: Covenant’ (in cinemas Friday) – ... [Read More]