Sigourney Weaver updates on Blomkamp’s Alien 5! Speaking at an event hosted by virtualization software developer, VMware, Sigourney Weaver talked about her various movie roles and when asked about the state of Neill Blomkamp’s on-hold Alien 5 provided the following update:
“Well, I *think* it is. Ridley asked Neill NOT to make our Alien til after Prometheus 2. He (Ridley) wanted his movie to shoot and be released first. But it’s an AMAZING script, and Neill and I are REALLY excited about doing it. We’re doing other things until we can get going on that. I’d be really surprised if we DIDN’T do it, because it’s such a great script, and we love working together. So, it’s just going to take a little bit longer to get out to you, but it’ll be worth the wait.”
The comments come via Aggressive Comix who also mentioned that “the audience reacted strongly” to the news. It is great to hear Sigourney’s enthusiasm for the script. Back in September of 2015, Ridley Scott also commented on Blomkamp’s script saying “we just have the first [screenplay] draft in so far but it looks pretty good.”
Sigourney Weaver Updates on Blomkamp’s Alien 5 at VMware event. Photograph taken by Eric L Nielsen.
The last we heard of Blomkamp’s Alien sequel, it was on hold whilst Sir Ridley Scott worked on the Prometheus sequel, now titled Alien: Covenant. When speaking about Alien 5 previously, Ridley Scott had stated the intent to release Alien: Covenant first and then start work on Blomkamp’s sequel: “I’m producing it… The design is for it to go out next, after this. This will go out first. It’s more associated with Ripley, it’s a completely different angle, it’s more of a sequel. I’m coming in from the back end.”
Bloody Disgusting, who first broke the news of the possibility of the postponement of Alien 5, also reported that Alien 5 would likely be filming in 2017 for a 2018 release: “If all goes well, Blomkamp will likely shoot Alien 5 sometime in 2017, ahead of a release the following year. So that gives fans a one-two punch of Scott’s Prometheus 2 in 2017 and Blomkamp’s own Alien film in 2018.”
Thanks to Stolen for the news.
It's the same technique Axl Rose used for Guns N Roses. At the height of their fame, he just closed the doors. With time, the fans went bananas asking for more.
It takes balls to step back from the limelight sometimes, and the results can be spectacular. The fact that everybody stopped talking about Alien V for a few months, did the film a lot of good.
Completely agree. I've been hoping for an animated Alien or Predator film for a long time now. I think there's some real scope and exploration to be had in it.
That's a problem I have as well. There does seem to be too much of an over-reliance on Ripley.
That said, I'm still hopeful for Alien 3.2. I'm very curious to see what they do with it.
I didnt pick that one up yet. What does it say regarding this stuff that has everyone so convinced?
As much as I love that stuff - especially books and novels... I always advise against taking anything outside of the films as holding much weight. Even games like ISOLATION - Id say there's always the prospect of those becoming films one day, and you can bet if that were to happen, they would change a lot of things to make the story new.
I have the pleasure of seeing Sigourney Weaver present ALIENS, in NYC, this Tuesday, for 4/26.
Im guessing this will come up and I will be sure to update everyone if she says anything interesting or new.
If I understand correctly, the work on W-Y Report was basically wrapped up by the time Blomkamp's news came out. So if Blomkamp's film will happen, then W-Y Report will become either obsolete, or it will reflect an alternate timeline. I suspect that even if Blomkamp's film doesn't come out Alien Covenant and other Ridley Scott films would collide with W-Y Report. My best recommendation is to treat W-Y Report as the pinnacle of the Alien universe's current continuity. Even if A3 and AR are retconned, this will be a classic book about those films.
Totally, go for it. Just make sure you have written and directed at least three successful, full-length feature films and received a few Oscar noms for one of them.
Everyone complains about RIPLEY's inclusion because they want an Alien story that goes elsewhere, but we HAVE THAT. We have confirmation of 3 more movies of that. So why be excited about this then? I think its because we all know Ripley just adds something to the series and that's why Blomkamp's film is exciting.
I also hope they fix the A3 and AR mess, by making the Ripley in 3 or THIS ONE a clone as well.
Like it opens with some shady Company people who have been covering shit up all along, boarding the SULACO after Aliens but she has already been facehugged, so they clone her, and keep the real Ripley in stasis, rather than risk losing the Queen inside her. Only something goes wrong and that causes the fire? Or maybe the military boards, and demands answers so the shady types start some shit and start the fire so the military stops asking questions and they have their specimens.
I dunno. It's forced as all hell but so is the beginning of A3 so they could potentially fix that.
At the end of the day, FOX wants it all to connect. Alien, Predator, AVP and the Mythology of Prometheus. Maybe even Avatar (god help us).
If you look at the logo alien 3, you can see that 3 - is not a number, but degree. So, that's all right - we still don't have the third part of alien saga. xD
"According to Sigourney Weaver".
Sorry, but we the audience, will be the judges of that if it actually comes out if it was worth it. Since we're the ones paying to go see this.
All this stuff has inspired me to try and submit my own fanfiction to Fox, they might actually like it and it could get green lit. You never know! If a fan can do it, why can't the other fans? You lot should give it a shot. You never know... you might just be the next director of Alien VI.
Also, why give us the Weyland Yutani Report, which further legitimises 3 and Resurrection, if Alienkamp is supposed to wipe those movies away? Especially since it was announced, after Alienkamp was announced, that there were no plans for a mainstream version, then Alienkamp goes on indefinite hold, and we get a mainstream version anyway? Nah, i think sigy's in a state of denial at this point. By the way, how would you guys line up your Alien movies, including Prometheus, once Covenant is set to own? I'm having trouble figuring that out myself. If only Alien 3 didn't have the 3 in the title...
Hold on a second, wasn't this film supposed to be a "passing of the torch" to Newt? And wouldn't Newt by necessity have been recast for a professional actress to play? Or was it just Michael Biehn's speculations?
That was all sarcasm, indicating my displeasure at the ridiculous fan-service that is the Alien3 retcon.
OMG! E L L E N is a brilliant idea! Especially if you do it in the Alien or Aliens font, that could really work well. There was a thread which focused on possible titles for Blomkamp's film. Windebieste would you mind if I posted your suggestion in there? Full credit to you of course, but I want to put together the graphic look. The idea is spot on.
This is SUCH great news! This movie is what i'm personally REALLY exited for, way more than Alien: Covenant. SO happy to hear that it looks like this movie is definitely being made for sure! I'm willing to wait! I was very bummed out when I heard it might not be made pending 'Prometheus 2'. This is awesome!
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E L L E N
-Windebieste.
^ This.
It's a rich world filled with all manner of characters just waiting to have close encounters. Why limit to one whose story was finished in Alien 3?
Would using other characters during similar time periods disrespect the story of Ripley? Absolutely not. That was her story. Time for other tales to be told.
Precisely, a Ripley who actually has a real life to lose is a new dimension on the character. 30 years of living without the constant threat of the Alien could bring all manner of new aspects of the character to the fore. Ripley is a fascinating, near unique character and Weaver is a wonderful actress when she's fully engaged, why shouldn't she get another swing at it? Also, what is it with the 21st century worrying that actors are too old? Would they sooner Quint have been a thirty year old in Jaws? Age does not automatically equal obsolescence. Not everyone in the Alien universe need be judged by standards of military physique and such.
Ahaha you're a genius !
The whole concept disturbs me.
Maybe she hasn't slept all this time. She successfully returned to Earth and lived all this time. As a result: normal old-age.
In Aliens, she slept for 57 years but it didn't have any consequence as she was in cryosleep. After Aliens they were in cryosleep too, so why would they age this time ?
The only thing that bothers me is wanting to make a new ending for Ripley.
The death of Ripley is perfect in the film Fincher. What despair in tone, I love it.
And Sigourney is old, always a great actress. If it's an alternative history, we must focus exclusively on Newt.
I hope it doesn't delete the 3 and the 4. If this is a sequel of Resurrection, why not?
It's interesting to see a new director deliver his vision. But honestly I'm not a fan of Blomkamp. District 9 is interesting but poorly executed. Elysium is C movie. Chappie is original and has style, but I found it horrible.
But it's normal that project happens after Covenant. Scott is working on Prometheus 2 since much longer, and my faith, there is the creator of the franchise, so it's legitimate. No matter what you think of Prometheus.
Good point. I loved Resurrection but it does seem to be almost universally hated despite having our holy precious Ripley in it.
People tend to forget that just because a classic main character will feature doesn't automatically mean this will be a great film. Best to wait and see rather than let hype give us impossible standards.
I still think it's pointless and there should be a new lead.
Technically, her story DID end in A:3. A;R started a new one with her clone. If we must have Weaver back, at least continue the clone's story as I think there's lots of interesting things to explore in the late 24th century personally.
Blade Runner, Someone to Watch Over Me, 1492: Conquest of Paradise, White Squall...
Indeed, the duct-tape was realistic and plausible, just don't tell him that 200 km/h winds would barely be a light breeze on Mars.
Always wanted to check out Toronto. I'm a city guy all the way so I'd feel comfortable walking around downtown there for sure. Too many cool stores though I bet that would break my wallet fast for collecting. Vancouver was the same & got too expensive to live there. Trailer Park Boys was another show that at first I really hated but then I warmed up to it after a while & now enjoy it. Red Green on the other hand I will never warm up to unless he's wrapped in duct tape & set ablaze to keep me warm haha
I'm a Toronto guy, but I definitely have an outdoorsy bent. But I still just don't get the humour. The guy is not funny. Trailer Park Boys is similar but with a lot more edge, but it has the one thing that Red Green doesn't. Good humour and self-awareness. I can't imagine how much of our tax money must have gone to Red Green. Because you know that show would not have survived on its own.
And to bring things full circle, I can't wait to see Ripley duct taping some fresh new guns together to take out some of Ripley's bad guys!
Fair enough there. I will admit when I'm proved wrong on something if it's an actual thing and really works. I never knew that so the idea came off extremely silly to me. Like I said, I highly enjoyed the movie up to that point. The garden was probably some of my favorite stuff in the movie to see how he was doing it & the science behind it. The movie as a whole is still a beautifully shot movie. Maybe it's the Canadian in me that just gets annoyed at duct tape because it's so often related to the Red Green Show here which gets annoying fast haha I still hope for the best on Covenant though, it needs to be awesome or it could jeopardize the future of the films if there will be any if it flops which I don't want to see happen at all. This series means to much to me.
Alien Reborn: Part 1 - Ripley's Return.
- see the Xenomorph ever again. Then it was
- We won't see the Xenomorph for another 3 movies
Now the Xeno is returning in Prometheus 2? This is surely Fox Studios decision.
Personally I had 100% faith in Blomkamp to do the ALIEN series justice. I jumped out of my chair when I heard we'd see M-41 Pulse Rifles, Ripley, Hicks and an ALIEN queen in a future setting.
His work on District 9 and the production design of Elysium (give or take the latter being over-rated and derivative) I was creaming myself.
Personally I want ALIENS 2 and AVP3 both set in the future. I'll be a happy bunny.
Well, that, and a towel of course.
-Windebieste.
As I understand it that's an actual thing at NASA...using duct-tape to fix stuff like that. It was all in the book as well. Personally I loved The Martian. The book and the film are simply gold in my eyes. The most entertaining and refreshing sci-fi for ages.