This is the same paper that stated absolutely, 100% guaranteed, exclusively that Eve Myles would replace Billie Piper as the 10th Doctors companion in 'Doctor Who'. Turned out they had heard she was being cast in a Russell T Davies series (Torchwood) and made the rest of the story up to fit their preconceived ideas.
I would be amazed if the same hasnt happened here. They have heard this particular actress was cast, she's probably said in passing she's only in the film for half an hour and then they have made the rest up to match with what they expect an 'Alien' related film to be like.