News and Social Media posts regarding Alien: Covenant

[Corporal Hicks]

Got huge info on #kongskullisland and #AlienCovenant this weekend. Like full spoilers. Won't be posting specifics, but maybe teasers.

https://twitter.com/mattmcgloin/status/823812242307059714

Writer for Cosmic Book News. Not sure what new he could possibly spoil after the 4chan stuff though. 

[Pvt. Himmel]

Fox releases A Cure For Wellness in February, another R rated horror film. But Logan is also extremely likely.

I personally think it would be smart of Fox to release it with both of them.

I reckon both would be quite likely for a trailer for Covvie.

Did this person enjoy the film?

I did ask him and his response...

Spoiler

    Yes......and no!

Overall, yes I did enjoy it. It has plenty of action, horror and suspense & tension but it focuses on that more than the characters, well, except David - he's the main focus of the movie.

It is very reminiscent of both Alien and Aliens and after David shows up it feels a bit more like the Prometheus sequel it's supposed to be. I did like it better than Prometheus, Alien3 & 4 but not as much as Alien or Aliens.

With the exception of Fassbender's Walter & David, (and McBride's Tennessee to some extent) I thought the characters were pretty forgettable. I felt Bechir & Crudup were wasted in the film for the most part. I also thought Waterston was pretty bland as Daniels - just didn't seem to have any charismatic presence in her role...maybe I'm just comparing her too much to Weaver though.

I'd probably rate it like a 7.5 out of 10... at least the cut I saw and I know there's still room for improvement by the time it's released!         

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That's a good rating. Can't sniff at that.

Yeah, I looked at the rating and I'm pleased with that number. Also, @ Pvt. Himmel did you happen to ask him how long the version he saw ran? I'm curious about the running time. I'm thinking it will probably be the length of about two hours like Prometheus, but I just wanted to at least ask. Thanks.

Yeah he messaged back and said

Spoiler

   I'd say it was about 2 hours with no end credits.         

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[Corporal Hicks]

Great advert for #aliencovenant in newest @empiremagazine issue. #run

[banecat]

Got huge info on #kongskullisland and #AlienCovenant this weekend. Like full spoilers. Won't be posting specifics, but maybe teasers.

https://twitter.com/mattmcgloin/status/823812242307059714

Writer for Cosmic Book News. Not sure what new he could possibly spoil after the 4chan stuff though. 

got to love when someone says they have details, but then won't give them out

[Pvt. Himmel]

Great advert for #aliencovenant in newest @empiremagazine issue. #run

https://www.instagram.com/p/BPn4uyxj5hf/

The well is running dry here... Does The corp have anything to reveal?? maybe an article??

[Corporal Hicks]

I've got a new article coming but nothing spoilery. I'm not willing to drop any more spoilers, I'm afraid.

[Pvt. Himmel]

I've got a new article coming but nothing spoilery. I'm not willing to drop any more spoilers, I'm afraid.

But why?? What have we done to deserve such punishment???

[BishopShouldGo]

Not after the downfall of the Franco.

[Pvt. Himmel]

Not after the downfall of the Franco.

Oh shoot i forgot about that. They were mighty pissed.

[Corporal Hicks]

I don't want to spoil too much. Anyone who is really eager can hunt down the 4chan stuff but we'll start having proper marketing kick in soon so we'll get plenty of official intel then. 

[BishopShouldGo]

I'm so happy I'll walk into the theater knowing nothing.

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Wise decision !

[DorkiDori]

Well, Ive read the spoilers and most of them Ive forgotten. I refuse to reread the spoilers again... but I will say this

I am an artist and musician for a living. Seeing as the 4Chan spoilers were based on a screening back in Oct, I bet that by the time the film is released, quite a few things will change. When I start an idea for a song, for the most part, by the time the track is finalized... its gone thru a few hundred changes and will bear SOME resemblance to the initial idea or concept, but winds up being a finished product that is streamlined, listenable and is a completed piece.

Basically, from such an early screening and cut of the film... Im sure the cut we will all wind up seeing in the theaters will still have a FEW of the listed spoilers in it, but count on it being a very different product altogether!

[banecat]

for someone who isn't a super sleuth like myself
can someone point me in the direction of the 4chan stuff please

[Darth Vile]

Well, Ive read the spoilers and most of them Ive forgotten. I refuse to reread the spoilers again... but I will say this

I am an artist and musician for a living. Seeing as the 4Chan spoilers were based on a screening back in Oct, I bet that by the time the film is released, quite a few things will change. When I start an idea for a song, for the most part, by the time the track is finalized... its gone thru a few hundred changes and will bear SOME resemblance to the initial idea or concept, but winds up being a finished product that is streamlined, listenable and is a completed piece.

Basically, from such an early screening and cut of the film... Im sure the cut we will all wind up seeing in the theaters will still have a FEW of the listed spoilers in it, but count on it being a very different product altogether!

And I'm assuming the test screenings only had a temp soundtrack too. The addition of a good soundtrack can improve a film substantially.