Corporal Hicks

Biography

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.

Location

United Kingdom

Michael Fassbender in New Alien: Covenant Still

Posted April 19, 2017 7:59 PM Alien Covenant News Corporal Hicks 406 Comments

A new still of Michael Fassbender in Alien: Covenant has shown up online! This new still offers a better look at the damaged Walter that we recently saw in the Next Chapter featurette that we shared. Keep a close eye on Alien vs. Predator Galaxy for the latest on Alien: Covenant! You can follow us on Facebook, Twitter and ... [Read More]

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William Gibson’s Alien 3 Script – AvPGalaxy Podcast #48

Posted April 19, 2017 5:34 PM Other News Corporal Hicks 37 Comments

We have just uploaded the 48th episode of the Alien vs. Predator Galaxy Podcast (right-click and save as to download). April's episode sees RidgeTop, Xenomorphine and I joined by Xenopedia editor and Alien vs. Predator Galaxy community member HuDaFuk as we walk through and discuss the first draft of William Gibson's Alien 3 script! William Gibson was ... [Read More]

Updated: Tennessee, Blessed & Proud – New Alien: Covenant TV Spots

Posted April 18, 2017 4:44 PM Alien Covenant News Corporal Hicks 71 Comments

The folks over at JoBlo have uploaded 3 new Alien: Covenant TV spots to their YouTube account. The Tennessee and Proud spots are the same that aired during the recent NBA Playoffs. All three spots are footage from the film cut with footage from the recent (and in Tennessee's case, upcoming) Crew Message videos. Check them out below! We've got some ... [Read More]

Alien: Covenant Preview Footage To Be Featured With Alien Day Screenings

Posted April 17, 2017 5:41 PM Alien Covenant News Corporal Hicks 42 Comments

Alien Day 2017 is fast approaching and like last year many cinema chains around the world are running showings of Alien (and the other films). Not only will you get a chance to see our favourite films up on the big screen, this year those in attendance will also be treated to some Alien: Covenant preview footage! For those in America, ... [Read More]

Crew Messages – New Alien: Covenant Marketing Campaign

Posted April 17, 2017 4:15 PM Alien Covenant News Corporal Hicks 48 Comments

"We're each allowed one transmission back to Earth," says Daniels in the first of what seems to be a series of new Alien: Covenant marketing videos. First up we have Katherine Waterston as Daniels and second is Billy Crudup as Oram. The videos are framed as being recorded messages by the crew of the Covenant intended for a recipient back on ... [Read More]

Larry Fong Shares Alfie Allen & Keegan-Michael Key Images!

Posted April 16, 2017 4:54 PM The Predator News Corporal Hicks 86 Comments

The Predator director of photography, Larry Fong, has been sharing some photos from the set of The Predator including some new images of Alfie Allen and Keegan-Michael Key in costume! Mr Fong has also shared other pictures from his time on the set of The Predator, though don't go hunting for any glimpses of the Predator itself! You ... [Read More]

Latest Empire Alien: Covenant Article Images!

Posted April 15, 2017 9:43 AM Alien Covenant News Corporal Hicks 462 Comments

Last night Empire shared the subscriber exclusive Alien: Covenant cover via their Twitter (h/t to Pvt. Himmel for posting). That issue is now arriving through subscribers mailboxes this morning and thanks to Alien vs. Predator Galaxy community member Gazz we have some images of the new article. And it's full of new stills and information. Beware spoilers. The new stills include ... [Read More]

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New Korean Alien: Covenant Poster

Posted April 14, 2017 2:01 PM Alien Covenant News Corporal Hicks 20 Comments

Last week we saw some brand new Alien: Covenant posters for the United Kingdom and Korea. Now we've got another Korean poster and if the UK poster seemed inspired by Alien: Isolation, this new poster seems to echo Alien: Colonial Marine's cover art! Thanks to Pvt. Himmel for the news. Keep a close eye on Alien ... [Read More]

The Next Chapter – New Alien: Covenant Marketing Video

Posted April 12, 2017 10:17 AM Alien Covenant News Corporal Hicks 202 Comments

With Alien: Covenant's release in just over a month, 20th Century Fox have released another new Alien: Covenant featurette to promote the film (via Fox Extras. H/T to unclefishbits on r/LV426 for the find). Titled The Next Chapter, this new video talks about bridging Prometheus and Alien: Covenant. Featuring Sir Ridley Scott and Michael Fassbender talking about Alien: Covenant, ... [Read More]

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The Predator Will Have “Wicked Sense of Humor”

Posted April 12, 2017 9:26 AM The Predator News Corporal Hicks 67 Comments

The Predator will have "wicked sense of humor" according to Sterling K. Brown. The Predator maybe 2 months into shooting but we're still at that point where everyone is being really careful and cagey about what they're saying. Talking to Entertainment Weekly, The Predator's Sterling K Brown was asked about the upcoming Shane Black film. As expected he ... [Read More]

Updated: Arnold Schwarzenegger Turned Down The Predator

Posted April 06, 2017 11:59 AM The Predator News Corporal Hicks 293 Comments

Arnold Schwarzenegger turned down The Predator. Arnold spoke last year about meeting with Shane Black to discuss the film but we never heard much after that. In a new interview with YahooMovies about a variety of topics, Arnold was inevitably asked whether or not he would be appearing in Shane Black's The Predator. "They asked me, and I ... [Read More]

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Updated: Alien: Covenant Soundtrack Track Listing!

Posted April 06, 2017 9:51 AM Alien Covenant News Corporal Hicks 287 Comments

The Alien: Covenant Soundtrack track listing is now available.The folks over at Soundtrack-Movie.com and Film Music Reporter have posted up the official track list for the Alien: Covenant soundtrack. Beware possible spoilers. "The details of the soundtrack album for Ridley Scott’s Alien: Covenant have been revealed. The album features the film’s original music composed by Jed Kurzel (Assassin’s Creed, The ... [Read More]

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New Alien: Covenant Marketing Images – Crew X-Rays!

Posted April 06, 2017 5:59 AM Alien Covenant News Corporal Hicks 59 Comments

Yesterday 20th Century Fox shared an album of cool looking x-ray images that were promptly deleted. They were notated with names of the crew of the Covenant and showed a variety of creatures inside the characters. Initially it was just Daniels x-ray that was shared via Twitter, leading to speculation that they had just shared a massive spoiler which they deleted. ... [Read More]

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