According to the BNC CataList, we’ll be seeing the release of a prequel novel to the original Predator film. Due for release the 30th of May 2017, this prequel comes with quite a twist that looks to reinterpret the original Predator film.
“Two Predators race through space, one a rogue, the other in pursuit. Their conflict brings them to Earth, where the rogue launches the assault on “Dutch” Schaefer and his unit, as seen in the 1987 movie Predator. The pursuing Yautja arrives and stops the rogue. In an ironic twist, however, he is mistaken for the rogue and attacked by Schaefer, who seeks to avenge his men.”
Christopher Golden to write a prequel novel for The Predator.
The novel will be written by Christopher Golden – who has previously written in the Alien world with River of Pain. In addition to the prequel novel, we’ve also heard that Titan Books will be publishing a Predator Anthology novel (in the same vein as Aliens – Bug Hunt). You can find our further details in our forum.
Thanks to felix for the news of the prequel novel.
Updated 06/08/2016 – Updated to clarify the novel is considered a prequel novel to the original Predator, not as a prequel novel to The Predator.
Don't sweat it. The only thing canon to the first Predator movie is the first Predator movie.
By B-Rad G.
I would totally read that.
Yeah, though I still just don't understand why Fox has to keep going back to the original films. I mean River Of Pain at least had a reason to exist somewhat, whereas this Predator Prequel just doesn't in my opinion I mean really there's not much to tell besides jamming some stuff in the book that was never the original intent and nothing like the film showed.
Eh, it sounds a tad better.
Does this novel take place in the same universe as the SMTM-referenced EU works that you listed for me before?
That happened to me once. The novel was entitled The Crystal Star.
Agreed...this would be fine
Or it could be if they are careful with making sure it makes sense.
I think people are getting a bit too salty over this. Let's wait and see if the book actually is good or not first before we cast judgement based on a small synopsis which at this stage could be changed drastically.
Because the amount of salt in this thread is starting to get absurd. I can understand people having an opinion and not liking the way a synopsis sounds, but Jesus Christ, to sum up what I remember some people saying over the days - "this has ruined a classic", "I will never look at Predator the same way", "this is rebooting a classic film".
Guys, simply don't read it then, you'd be surprised how loudly your Wallet speaks to Fox. You can still enjoy Predator in the same way you always have. No one will take that away lol. If you like Anytime being there on safari alone, then that's your own enjoyment.
That's the whole beauty of this franchise, films come first and you can ignore novels and comics because those are supplementary materials. Some fan might be like "oh, this book states there's another Predator in P1? Interesting, I wanna check that out" while everyone else could freely ignore it and frankly not miss out on much.
This won't be as game changing for the entire franchise as say, Alien 5 and whatnot. The EU has always taken a back seat behind the movies. I mean, how many people actually read the books? There are more people who have seen the films, played the games and probably even read the comics compared to those who buy and read these novels. Novels do seem like a niche thing to me.
So you all have literally nothing to worry about! Let's wait and see if this book actually does goof or if it sucks, time will tell, not predictions. Alien: River of Pain was enjoyable to me so I am optimistic with the author here.
Doesn't mean it'll be better though.
I was excited when TIm Lebbon announced that he is writing the Skull Island novelization.
http://titanbooks.com/kong-skull-island-the-official-movie-novelization-8728/
I would have no problem with this
Except I think it should simply be Cop tracking Rogue to a remote backwater hunting ground...Earth
Not a literal car chase in space
I love this forum.
That's the best one!
Both Predators could've heard the laugh.
Thanks Nostromo. I think that's a good idea to try and email them. Maybe even ask Christopher Golden about the synopsis, he might have a better explanation for it because synopsises don't paint the whole picture (because all the missing pieces are in the story XD )
I personally thought that was a cool twist about there being another Predator in P1, but I imagined this book being before the film until I re-read the synopsis and saw it mention him hunt Dutch's team.
Perhaps the story will properly explain why the Predator looks the same in the film, and why he has Billy's laugh etc. Some fans have pointed out theories that make sense. I remember one of the NECA toys has this Predator who likes to steal trophies and technology from other Predators.
So with that in mind, this guy could've stolen Anytime's gear and was being chased across the galaxy to Earth. Anytime kills the Rogue after Rogue attacked Dutch's team, gets his gear back and disposes of the body before he either decides to have a nice opportunistic hunt (might as well lol), or gets attacked by Dutch who mistakenly thinks he's the Rogue and Anytime being a good Predator that he is, just can't resist the fight.
I like your outlook on things Alien Predator. I need to be more positive too lol. I guess we just need to take the good with the bad and move on. People are happy that Fox is pushing out more product just annoyed that it could be done smarter.
Best thing is probably just send an email to the company and let them know a lot of people are scratching their heads with some of their ideas. Hopefully they don't send you the Ash you have my sympathies smiley lol.
The catch 22 is - you don't have the first idea about how this will turn out and whether it will actually undermine the source material and if it's actually an entertaining read - until you've read it.
I don't really have an answer to that to be honest. I am enjoying what they have shown in the current novels and comics so far and am always up for some new Alien and Predator material.
I mean, I am one of those that loves Resurrection and AvP-R simply because it tells a story and has my favourite monsters in it, so it's hard for me to draw a line.
I used to hate the idea of there being more alien civilizations, but to my shock, I was fine when Sea of Sorrows confirms there's loads out there.
But I was even more against the whole wormhole and hyperspace travel idea, preferring physical FTL in my Alien. But again, to my shock, I was totally fine with Rage War introducing Drop Holes and even the multiverse, something you know personally I was against.
So at this point, I don't know where to draw the line because even if I did, I'd probably be fine with it if they made it happen anyway.
Well what I mean is this, like... if you disagree on where they're going with the franchises, especially where they are, in my mind, more or less undermining the source material... why support it? I'm not ragging on you or anyone who wants to buy this and say it's good but... where do you draw the line and say no more?
Yeah, I'll most likely be giving this a shot as I plan not to miss any books of this franchise. I learned that the hard way with South China Sea once it got to ridiculous prices.
Unfortunately this... is very true.. So true in fact, we're suckers for it. All of it..
Unless you're really passionate about what is and should be... I don't see many of us boycotting.
LOL at Fox's response.
"Give it your BEST shot!" *mentally counting profits*
I'm not really surprised at the reaction. I think the idea of two Predators racing across space, one being an Arbitrator chasing a Rogue is quite a good idea.
The problem here being is that it's being shoe-horned into the first movie. I think it would've been better received had it been a true "prequel", as in "took place before the first film."
Where Anytime kills the Rogue, and then decides that "eh, since I'm here, I might as well enjoy my safari." It will further reinforce the idea that yes, this is a Predator "cop"... he is in no way a good guy, he is a Predator.
Imagine it ending with him clearing evidence of the Rogue's body, and then he hears chopper noises... the Hunt begins...
It's Fox you should be asking, not Christopher. He could leave and they'll just get someone else to write the very same story.
So..no Predator prequel 2?
The Fans: Skip to 1:20.
Although 1:45 is my attitude on well... everything so far!
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The fans:
2:30
Yah, exactly..
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Oh dear God that sounds awful.
Who is coming up with these ideas at Fox...good try but try harder..they have this need to tie everything to Alien and Predator as if they can't come up with another billion storylines from another billion parts of the galaxy. Seriously who comes up with these ideas at Fox. Let's pick up the phone and call him/her and ask them if they're ok.
LOLOLOL
Maybe Dutch was killed by his evil twin as well
So it was evil Dutch vs. good Jungle Hunter
The Alien Queen in the Sulaco at the end of Aliens isn't the Queen that was in the Hive it was actually Big Chap! who after 50 years drifting alone near LV-426 has evolved into a Queen and during the course of the film drifts over to the Sulaco and manages to enter it just in time and get into the Drop-Ship with no one noticing.
Yeah, just noticed that. Must have misread the blurb the first time.
I havent read the whole thread but did anyone make this joke, already?
New Alien prequel!
Kane's Son, an evil alien, was killing the crew of the Nostromo when the good alien, Big Chap, came in and stopped him.
He got tired and was having a bit of a lie-down but Ripley confused Big Chap with Kane's Son and killed him.
Because it is crap.
It is a prequel story, but involves the original story? Sounds like a remake, instead of a prequel.
So the good Predator must have stopped the bad after the bad one stole Blaine's body? Why didn't the good Predator, just leave? Why did he stay? I am confused on this one. Sounds like crap