Blomkamp is officially making an Alien film

[Adam802]

That's where we'll have to disagree.

If Neill Blompkamp's Alien is good and creates a new era of prosperity for the EU I will embrace it.
But I'll never forget the flawed masterpiece that is Alien3, one will not negate the other for me they will simply exist apart from each other.

Agreed, this new movie doesnt have to negate A3.  Its just a different rought. They can exist apart from each other.

[Tough little S.O.B.]

That's where we'll have to disagree.

If Neill Blompkamp's Alien is good and creates a new era of prosperity for the EU I will embrace it.
But I'll never forget the flawed masterpiece that is Alien3, one will not negate the other for me they will simply exist apart from each other.

+1

[SpreadEagleBeagle]

That's where we'll have to disagree.

If Neill Blompkamp's Alien is good and creates a new era of prosperity for the EU I will embrace it.
But I'll never forget the flawed masterpiece that is Alien3, one will not negate the other for me they will simply exist apart from each other.

Agreed, this new movie doesnt have to negate A3.  Its just a different rought. They can exist apart from each other.

Yeah, I'm sure thats what you guys would sound like if we were talking about an ALIENS retcon or remake...

[RakaiThwei]

If Neill Blompkamp's Alien is good and creates a new era of prosperity for the EU I will embrace it.
But I'll never forget the flawed masterpiece that is Alien3, one will not negate the other for me they will simply exist apart from each other.

I wouldn't think that we would be getting alternate timelines or a multiverse assuming this is the case. I mean this is something which I have been advocating for the longest time, and it seems like it's finally happening. Two different continuities. Nothing is negated, this new movie is doing what Godzilla 1985 did when that movie was being released. We have two paths..

SpreadEagleBeagle, you remember the Multiverse thread which we were both talking about roughly almost a year ago? It seems like that what we discussed in the thread could potentially be the case. Occrams Razor.. I remember you warming up to the idea of a multiverse. Unless there is something here going on which I am mistaken, I'm just trying to understand why you're disgruntled.

Of course, I was the same way when PREDATORS was being released and said to be the "true" sequel to the original.

[Adam802]

That's where we'll have to disagree.

If Neill Blompkamp's Alien is good and creates a new era of prosperity for the EU I will embrace it.
But I'll never forget the flawed masterpiece that is Alien3, one will not negate the other for me they will simply exist apart from each other.

Agreed, this new movie doesnt have to negate A3.  Its just a different rought. They can exist apart from each other.

Yeah, I'm sure thats what you guys would sound like if we were talking about an ALIENS retcon or remake...

Non necessarily.  A new movie that takes place after the first ALIEN would also be pretty interesting.  Im just saying that ALIEN and ALIENS make for a better jumping off point than A3 and especially A:R. 

[RakaiThwei]

According to this Calendar: http://www.worldtimeserver.com/calendar.aspx?y=2179

And of course SM's Alien timeline: http://timeline.alienexperience.com/2127to2179.html

There is a span of twelve days from July 28th 2179 to August 8th, 2179. Technically speaking, something COULD theoretically happen within a span of twelve days between ALIENS and Alien 3.

[marrerom]

According to this Calendar: http://www.worldtimeserver.com/calendar.aspx?y=2179

And of course SM's Alien timeline: http://timeline.alienexperience.com/2127to2179.html

There is a span of twelve days from July 28th 2179 to August 8th, 2179. Technically speaking, something COULD theoretically happen within a span of twelve days between ALIENS and Alien 3.

I am really hoping this is the case.  Its the best case scenario for those that want Alien 3 and 4 to not be erased.

[RakaiThwei]

I am really hoping this is the case.  Its the best case scenario for those that want Alien 3 and 4 to not be erased.

Of course there is still the alternate timeline/continuity route which could still happen, so long as Alien 3 and Resurrection aren't rendered as dreams.

[Son Of Kane]

According to this Calendar: http://www.worldtimeserver.com/calendar.aspx?y=2179

And of course SM's Alien timeline: http://timeline.alienexperience.com/2127to2179.html

There is a span of twelve days from July 28th 2179 to August 8th, 2179. Technically speaking, something COULD theoretically happen within a span of twelve days between ALIENS and Alien 3.

I am really hoping this is the case.  Its the best case scenario for those that want Alien 3 and 4 to not be erased.

That just screams the type of hoaky shit ACM is if that were the case.

Gimme that alternate timeline.

[wL0316]

Is it just me or the short video is also inspired by Alien3, other than the obvious Aliens influence (colonial marines)?
Screen cap. from HALO short video:



Similarly for the barcode thingy...

I am glad that it seems like a true Alien franchise fans is making ALIEN5!

[Nightmare Asylum]

Never noticed that before, and I'm gonna take a shot in the dark is not directly inspired by the Alien 3 shot, but Blomkamp has been very open about his influences and the Alien series is chief among them, so I really wouldn't be surprised if, subconsciously at least, that's where a lot of those tenancies in his films come from.

Nice observation.

[Kel G 426]

That's where we'll have to disagree.

If Neill Blompkamp's Alien is good and creates a new era of prosperity for the EU I will embrace it.
But I'll never forget the flawed masterpiece that is Alien3, one will not negate the other for me they will simply exist apart from each other.

Agreed, this new movie doesnt have to negate A3.  Its just a different rought. They can exist apart from each other.

Yeah, I'm sure thats what you guys would sound like if we were talking about an ALIENS retcon or remake...

What would be your feelings on an Aliens retcon?

[DoomRulz]

I also believe, and I'm saying this based on what I've seen on these boards, people will ultimately care more about the Alien and its portrayal in the film. Hardly surprising when consider the last couple of Alien-related outings weren't that friendly towards the creature.

Yeah that too. He loved the design in Isolation so I expect good things.

I think he's going to want to implement the "scout/drone" Aliens aside from the Warrior ones in his movie. Both presenting different kind of threats.

What sort of threat do you mean? All Aliens do the same thing.

Well I mean to say I hope he makes a distinction between each version's attack patterns. Obviously the Warrior aliens can be sneaky and stealthy too. But I like to think they're still not as intelligent as the Scout/Drone.

They're the same animal.

There's many types of dogs with varying traits yet they're all dogs.

Ultimately they all behave in the same way. They might have different physical traits, but don't vary much by behaviour.

[Spidey3121]

According to this Calendar: http://www.worldtimeserver.com/calendar.aspx?y=2179

And of course SM's Alien timeline: http://timeline.alienexperience.com/2127to2179.html

There is a span of twelve days from July 28th 2179 to August 8th, 2179. Technically speaking, something COULD theoretically happen within a span of twelve days between ALIENS and Alien 3.

Maybe that'll finally solve the mystery of how the egg ended up onboard! They woke up, fought another hoard of Aliens, re-entered stasis, & then crash landed on Fury

[CainsSon]

According to this Calendar: http://www.worldtimeserver.com/calendar.aspx?y=2179

And of course SM's Alien timeline: http://timeline.alienexperience.com/2127to2179.html

There is a span of twelve days from July 28th 2179 to August 8th, 2179. Technically speaking, something COULD theoretically happen within a span of twelve days between ALIENS and Alien 3.

Maybe that'll finally solve the mystery of how the egg ended up onboard! They woke up, fought another hoard of Aliens, re-entered stasis, & then crash landed on Fury

How can you account for the 25+ year age difference b/w Alien 3 and this, if it takes place before Alien 3? I don't think this is what he is doing.