Looks like the UK will be getting some new Alien and Predator DVDs. DVDActive reports that Fox plans to release Alien, Aliens and Predator as Definitive Edition DVDs. Any additional special features are unknown but I think it'll be pretty hard to top the special editions already out. The Definitive Edition DVDs go on sale 5th March 2007 ... [Read More]
AvP2 co-director, Colin Strause, posted something interesting on the IMDB Boards a few hours ago. He says they are in editing now and "heavy" visual effects work will begin on the film in January.
"We can't offically answer questions at this time, but I can say we lucked out on the weather, which is very rare in Vancouver ... [Read More]
The Alien/Predator/AvP Literature section has now been completed which contains information about every comic and novel to have been released. It's perhaps the biggest resource on the net about Alien/Predator comics.
- Alien Literature
- Predator Literature
- AvP Literature
Over the course of the next few months, staff members The Ultimate Predator and Corporal Hicks will be reviewing the ... [Read More]
Alien RPG developers, Obsidian, recently took a trip to ADI studios. They didn't specifically state what they went for but the chances are they went to get some inspiration for their upcoming game:
"Yesterday Trent Campbell and I went to visit ADI, a visual effects studio that was heavily involved with the production of Alien3, Alien: Resurrection, and AvP. We snapped ... [Read More]
Thanks to PlanetAvP, a new Predator merchandise site has just surfaced. This extensive site has just released a review for the upcoming Predator Boxset in the UK:
"So we go back to the original question… was it worth $200 (including duty and taxes)? Not really, but it’s still a cool piece and a welcomed addition to my collection, even though I ... [Read More]
Another interview?! Okay, now we're spoiling you. I hope you get used to it. A new interview with author Diane Carey has been uploaded onto the website. Carey is the author of Aliens DNA War and the upcoming Cauldron:
"Corporal Hicks - Being an experienced Star Trek author, does shifting from a franchise such as that into the dark and rusty ... [Read More]
A new review has been added to the site. Staff member, The Ultimate Predator, has reviewed the infamous fan film, Batman: Dead End. Here's some of it:
"You all may well know of this film, it is generally hailed as the greatest fan film ever to be created. Why? I won't go into all the details, but it has great acting, ... [Read More]
Sega has just confirmed that Gearbox will be developing a first person shooter Aliens game:
"Gearbox Software is a leading developer in the first-person shooter genre, producing titles for the industry's top franchises including Brothers in Arms, Halo and Half Life. They consistently produce best-selling titles and have garnered numerous industry awards. Gearbox Software's FPS Alien title will retain the atmospheric ... [Read More]
Two interviews in one week?! We're spoiling you guys a bit too much I think. Recently I had chance to talk with Bob Greenberger, one of the authors of DH Press' latest Predator novel, Flesh and Blood:
"Corporal Hicks - The Perry's created their own version of Predator culture in Prey and War. This is the culture most known by fans ... [Read More]
Sega has officially confirmed that Obsidian will be making an Alien role-playing game for next generation consoles and PC. Here's part of the press release:
"SEGA® of America Inc. and SEGA® Europe Ltd. today announced that Obsidian Entertainment will create a role-playing game based on the Alien film franchise with license from Twentieth Century Fox Licensing & Merchandising. This ... [Read More]
Rumours have been circulating around the net for some time that WWF star John Cena might be starring in the next Predator movie. Moviehole.net posted up an article in which Cena talked about the possibilites:
"If so, Cena says he’s not afraid at all of following in Arnie’s footsteps, in fact “I actually welcome it. I’m right on side with the ... [Read More]
Well, what do you know? Three days and already an interview. I had the opportunity of interviewing Alec Gillis and Tom Woodruff the other day about their work on the Alien and Alien vs Predator movies. They of course were the creature effects designers on the previous films and own Amalgamated Dynamics Inc. They've just finished filming Alien vs Predator ... [Read More]
Earlier, Sega officially confirmed that they had acquired the license to do two new Aliens games for the Next-Gen consoles. They have since released the teaser site for the games. On the initial launch Gearbox and Obsidian were both featured at the bottom of the page.
While they have both been taken down now, it is reasonable ... [Read More]