With all the talk about Alien V retconning A3 and AR and will Ripley, Hicks and Newt appearing surely the big question is will Jonsey the cat be in it?
Quote from: andrew.deacon.946 on Mar 08, 2015, 12:13:47 AM
With all the talk about Alien V retconning A3 and AR and will Ripley, Hicks and Newt appearing surely the big question is will Jonsey the cat be in it?
That... would be... amazing!
Burke is back. He used his company charm to persuade the queen into letting him escape onto the dropship with an egg.
That pales into insignificance next to the
true epic mystery we need the solution to. Will Blomkamp finally show us...
Spoiler
Just how sexy Arcturians are?
Quote from: Xenomorphine on Mar 08, 2015, 01:25:00 PM
That pales into insignificance next to the true epic mystery we need the solution to. Will Blomkamp finally show us...
Spoiler
Just how sexy Arcturians are?
Pls yes
Bring on Janek :D
Quote from: Son Of Kane on Mar 08, 2015, 01:31:40 PM
Quote from: Xenomorphine on Mar 08, 2015, 01:25:00 PM
That pales into insignificance next to the true epic mystery we need the solution to. Will Blomkamp finally show us...
Spoiler
Just how sexy Arcturians are?
Pls yes
Nothing matters when its arcturian!
When I walk around Marines, this is what I see...
Sonic, electronic - and I'm breakin' balls for free.
I got poontang in my pants,
You just ask me and I'll show it... Show it... Show it... Show it...
Arcturian and you know it.
Wiggle, wiggle, wiggle, wiggle, wiggle - yeah! (https://img1.etsystatic.com/000/0/5673600/il_570xN.286000697.jpg)
I wonder who else he will bring back !!!!
Quote from: Xenomorphine on Mar 08, 2015, 01:25:00 PM
That pales into insignificance next to the true epic mystery we need the solution to. Will Blomkamp finally show us...
Spoiler
Just how sexy Arcturians are?
Spoiler
(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fcdn.24.co.za%2Ffiles%2FCms%2FGeneral%2Fd%2F1795%2Fe973b78248d44678af4ccfc19a7eafec.jpg&hash=c41564f4f86f5c1b8ce6c80125d275015a272d30)
Quote from: andrew.deacon.946 on Mar 08, 2015, 12:13:47 AM
With all the talk about Alien V retconning A3 and AR and will Ripley, Hicks and Newt appearing surely the big question is will Jonsey the cat be in it?
I really wondering if the nurse that wakes up Ripley will be in it. She was awesome. Also, Newt's brother's big wheel was tight in those deleted scenes. We need more W-Y Big Wheels.
I'd be all for a CGI wise-cracking pulse rifle packing Jonesy, could take over from Ripley as the hero of the series....
Quote from: Rankles75 on Mar 09, 2015, 12:46:33 AM
I'd be all for a CGI wise-cracking pulse rifle packing Jonesy, could take over from Ripley as the hero of the series....
He's confirmed in the movie. Sharlto Copley voices and mocaps him.
I hope they have more cornbread myself. I don't know what Rip's problem was, it looked pretty good!
Quote from: EarthAngel on Mar 09, 2015, 02:08:37 AM
I hope they have more cornbread myself. I don't know what Rip's problem was, it looked pretty good!
Mmm, Arcturian Cornbread. ;) Best of both worlds.
What the hell people. What I wanna know is how the f**k that alien egg got onto the Sulaco during the movie ALIENS!... you can hear the facehuggers scurrying around in the end credits... or are we retcon'n that too. :P :laugh:
However you can count me in for the Return of Jonesy or perhaps his offspring. I mean those damn cats reproduce almost as fast as aliens do. Maybe the cat was the ultimate doomsday weapon all along? Lets face it, who survived the first movie? Was it the alien? No, it was the goddamn cat! :P
Jones is dead. People need to get over it and move on.
Spoiler
:P
Quote from: whiterabbit on Mar 09, 2015, 08:24:47 AM
What the hell people. What I wanna know is how the f**k that alien egg got onto the Sulaco during the movie ALIENS!... you can hear the facehuggers scurrying around in the end credits... or are we retcon'n that too. :P :laugh:
However you can count me in for the Return of Jonesy or perhaps his offspring. I mean those damn cats reproduce almost as fast as aliens do. Maybe the cat was the ultimate doomsday weapon all along? Lets face it, who survived the first movie? Was it the alien? No, it was the goddamn cat! :P
I watched the anthology recently and I don't remember hearing facehugger scuttling in the end credits, I was listening out for it too because I heard the rumor before.
As for Jonesy, he is long dead if the film is set 30 years later and I hope it is.
The facehugger scuttling noise is definitely there. As for the egg, everyone knows it was the Queen who put it there.
Quote from: MCP on Mar 09, 2015, 01:23:58 PM
The facehugger scuttling noise is definitely there. As for the egg, everyone knows it was the Queen who put it there.
Yup on both accounts, the Anthology even suggests (At the menu) that the egg is inside the dropship's landing gear.
Which is kind of silly, because Ripley would at least check in there.
Quote from: HuDaFuK on Mar 09, 2015, 01:41:20 PM
Which is kind of silly, because Ripley would at least check in there.
I guess that's the difference between David Fincher's A3 and Neill Blompkamp's A3 isn't it?
In one universe she checked, the other she didn't.
Quote from: Son Of Kane on Mar 09, 2015, 01:43:49 PMI guess that's the difference between David Fincher's A3 and Neill Blompkamp's A3 isn't it?
In one universe she checked, the other she didn't.
Again assuming the new film is a retcon.
I wish people would stop doing that until it's actually been confirmed as such. For one thing, Blomkamp's mentioned not wanting to undo the later films.
So we're to assume it's an inbetweequel? (Because it doesn't include Ripley 8 but it apparently includes Ellen Ripley.)
No thank you, that would be the death of the franchise for me- for now I'd rather assume it's a retcon.
When did I say that?
What I was getting at was it would be smart to assume nothing until we have official word on what it is.
Remember when everyone was saying Prometheus was definitely a direct prequel to Alien?
I doubt that wish is going to come true Hud, these people are winding themselves up about this new film, frankly its half amusing and half-well..sad, patience is a virtue, they need to exercise it until more info is given...kind of funny what Niell's comments and a few concept arts can do to the fanbase lol
Quote from: HuDaFuK on Mar 09, 2015, 01:50:26 PM
When did I say that?
What I was getting at was it would be smart to assume nothing until we have official word on what it is.
Remember when everyone was saying Prometheus was definitely a direct prequel to Alien?
Nope, because I wasn't around at that point and I never assumed that.
It was rhetorical.
How exactly do you propose we discuss Neill Blompkamp's Alien then?
There's nothing wrong with discussing it. There's been tons of great discussion about it on here.
But a lot of people are acting like it's definitely a retcon and it's definitely got Michael Biehn in it and it's definitely definitely definitely, when literally none of that has been confirmed. All I'm saying is, wouldn't it be best to hold off on acting like we definitely know what it is until we actually know for sure?
Fair enough, I just don't see how you could have Ellen in it and it be any good without it being a retcon- that's where I'm coming from.
I agree with you on that. I'm, just not going to put my faith in anything until either Blomkamp or the studio has announced what is going on officially. Because I kinda get the impression they might not be too sure themselves right now.
Quote from: HuDaFuK on Mar 09, 2015, 02:05:56 PM
There's nothing wrong with discussing it. There's been tons of great discussion about it on here.
But a lot of people are acting like it's definitely a retcon and it's definitely got Michael Biehn in it and it's definitely definitely definitely, when literally none of that has been confirmed. All I'm saying is, wouldn't it be best to hold off on acting like we definitely know what it is until we actually know for sure?
This.
Chill pill time everyone. get it here for free. :laugh:
All we got is concept arts and a few words from the director and possible cast members, until more info is out, a summary or something, people should maybe hold of on the retcon or not front. There is plenty else we could discuss, the concept arts for example.
To steer this thread back to much more important issues:
Do you guys think we will see Dippy Birds™ in Alien 5?
There will surely be riots on these boards should Blomkamp neglect to include these important recurring icons from the Alien franchise.
Although personally I'd also settle for a couple of rubber chickens.
He might, Isolation added little bits of fun trivia like that, if he is a fan of the first two film then he will because Aliens has something like it as well. The metal ball things for example, I can't remember what they are called lol
Plot twist - the birds are actually the monsters, but we get a dippy Alien on a table to make up for it.
Latest rumour has it, they've just finished building the Dippy Bird Queen prop:
(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.mountaincharlie1850.org%2Fimages%2Fbig_bird_01_jack.jpg&hash=c003b68dd82f8dcd49762be7e3cc1f14e54576e3)
Quote from: The Eighth Passenger on Mar 09, 2015, 02:32:52 PM
To steer this thread back to much more important issues:
Do you guys think we will see Dippy Birds™ in Alien 5?
If I were director I'd have a Dippy Bird pecking away at cornbread for the entire film. But that's just me.
CGI Jones the cat vs dippy bird Queen as the film's big end battle? Take my money... :)
Quote from: Nightmare Asylum on Mar 09, 2015, 08:05:44 PM
Quote from: The Eighth Passenger on Mar 09, 2015, 02:32:52 PM
To steer this thread back to much more important issues:
Do you guys think we will see Dippy Birds™ in Alien 5?
If I were director I'd have a Dippy Bird pecking away at cornbread for the entire film. But that's just me.
(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2FPFdOj.gif&hash=8ef45f327490db39a5cf72d65aa399e2bd594bb3)
The dippy bird probably had a camera and the company was watching everything. Hell the dippy bird probably was the ceo. Since Weyland died on a back water planet no one was ever appointed as his successor.
Is Dippy Bird a human or an android?
Quote from: Nightmare Asylum on Mar 09, 2015, 08:59:27 PM
Is Dippy Bird a human or an android?
Does Dippy Bird dream of electric sheep?
Quote from: TimmyTurnersDad on Mar 09, 2015, 09:05:33 PM
Quote from: Nightmare Asylum on Mar 09, 2015, 08:59:27 PM
Is Dippy Bird a human or an android?
Does Dippy Bird dream of electric sheep?
He's made out of synthetic wood and black goo, plus the power of physics. I don't know, probably dreams about hardwood.
This thread has taken a turn for the excellent.
Quote from: HuDaFuK on Mar 10, 2015, 08:25:12 AM
This thread has taken a turn for the excellent.
Party on Garth!
Quote from: Son Of Kane on Mar 09, 2015, 01:48:50 PM
So we're to assume it's an inbetweequel?
Very unlikely, as he doesn't want to have anything to do with the previous sequels.
It might, however, be an 'equal'. A term coined during the successor to '
A Fish Called Wanda'; '
Fierce Creatures', meaning neither a sequel or prequel, but instead where the same characters are depicted doing alternative things.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Spiritual_successor (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Spiritual_successor)
(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi299.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fmm311%2Fripleyclone8%2F10404518381843149521.jpg&hash=236f62701c0be9cbc6d34876d2f1debce50651d6)
If Blomkamp is retconning the series than technically Jones is still at Gateway Station above Earth eating and sleeping well. Will Ripley pick up her little animal friend again for Newt? :laugh:
I honestly think it would be cool to see Jonesy make an appearance as kind of a throw back to Alien.
Merged, as we already have a topic on Jones. 4
Love that poster, by the way :D
Neah don't want that little shit-head back ;)
How many easter eggs can dippy bird lay in the duration of the movie ??
Quote from: shakermakerman on Mar 22, 2015, 09:38:16 PM
Neah don't want that little shit-head back ;)
It killed Bret YOUSONOFABITCH!!!!!!!!!!!
Quote from: andrew.deacon.946 on Mar 08, 2015, 12:13:47 AM
will Jonsey the cat be in it?
Can a cat be digitally de-aged convincingly?
It's just a cat, man.
Quote from: markweatherill on Aug 03, 2015, 01:30:28 PM
Quote from: andrew.deacon.946 on Mar 08, 2015, 12:13:47 AM
will Jonsey the cat be in it?
Can a cat be digitally de-aged convincingly?
:laugh:
Does it even have to be convincing nowadays?
Well, when things weren't convincing back in the day, they just dimmed the lights and sprayed a bunch of mist everywhere.
Quote from: markweatherill on Aug 03, 2015, 01:30:28 PM
Quote from: andrew.deacon.946 on Mar 08, 2015, 12:13:47 AM
will Jonsey the cat be in it?
Can a cat be digitally de-aged convincingly?
Lets first bring him/them (Pretty sure two cats were used for ALIEN and ALIENS) back to life.
I read somewhere of an old game where it was technically possible for anyone on the ship to be the android agent (a la Ash), including the cat. Maybe in a surprise twist Jonesy will be an android cat? He has cameras for eyes, so the company can keep tabs on its employees. XD
Quote from: NickisSmart on Aug 09, 2015, 11:53:05 PM
I read somewhere of an old game where it was technically possible for anyone on the ship to be the android agent (a la Ash), including the cat. Maybe in a surprise twist Jonesy will be an android cat? He has cameras for eyes, so the company can keep tabs on its employees. XD
That was already done in an anime rip off of alien.
Quote from: Chris!(($$))! on Aug 08, 2015, 07:23:56 PM
Quote from: markweatherill on Aug 03, 2015, 01:30:28 PM
Quote from: andrew.deacon.946 on Mar 08, 2015, 12:13:47 AM
will Jonsey the cat be in it?
Can a cat be digitally de-aged convincingly?
Lets first bring him/them (Pretty sure two cats were used for ALIEN and ALIENS) back to life.
Well if they are keeping with the times, pretty sure Jonesy will be portrayed by a black cat this time. :laugh:
There was an anime rip off of Alien?
Please let it be called AnimAlien...
Whiterabbit must provide us with a youtube link!
Burke was alive in ALIENS?
Quote from: The Eighth Passenger on Aug 10, 2015, 02:09:49 PM
Whiterabbit must provide us with a youtube link!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5GubSwQy3bU
Are you guys shitting me? You've never seen this? It's more a rip off of the thing and alien actually. The good ole 80's.
Quote from: Nelostic on Aug 10, 2015, 10:30:08 PM
Burke was alive in ALIENS?
Yea, until he blew himself up with the grenade Ripley gave him... in a deleted scene.
http://www.toplessrobot.com/2009/12/the_10_most_notable_alien_rip-offs.php
Just a list I found about other Alien rip-offs whilst looking at Lily CAT stuff.
Quote from: Corporal Hicks on Aug 13, 2015, 07:24:35 AMhttp://www.toplessrobot.com/2009/12/the_10_most_notable_alien_rip-offs.php
Just a list I found about other Alien rip-offs whilst looking at Lily CAT stuff.
I never get tired of stuff like that :)
QuoteTobe Hooper's Lifeforce is mostly remembered for showing actress Mathilda May naked in almost every scene, but it's also a big, sloppy, wonderful clusterf**k of a film. The ending has bat-monsters turning London into a huge zombie riot of exploding buildings while May and the film's hero have hateful vampire sex inside a giant spaceship's tractor beam. Let's see Twilight top that.
God damnit why haven't I seen
Lifeforce yet.
I really couldn't get into that when I tried.
It's one I've always wanted to see (not just because of the wall-to-wall boob-shots). For one the cast seems really good. But then Species had a great cast and kinda sucked.
Outlander's another one on that list I wanna watch. I've seen most of the others (including Leprechaun 4, I'm appalled to say...)
Life force was much better back in the 80's. :P
I don't really get how pitch black is that blatant a rip off and roots search is just awful.
I was kinda surprised Critters 4 didn't make the list, but I guess they already had a shitty-horror-series-goes-to-space-with-its-fourth-entry movie in there.
Then again, if Critters 4 had had a different, vaguely intimidating monster as its lead villain, I actually thought it would've been a half-decent low-budget movie. Plus, it's got Brad Dourif for an extra Alien bonus.
They made a fourth critters movie... oh man that also means they made a 3rd doesn't it. I only watched the first two... only watched the second one because of the critter-ball. :P
'Species' did not suck! Wasn't treated with the seriousness it should have been, but the first is still quite decent.
Not so much the sequels...
It wouldn't surprise me if it was remade before too long.
Quote from: Xenomorphine on Aug 14, 2015, 12:20:50 AM'Species' did not suck! Wasn't treated with the seriousness it should have been, but the first is still quite decent.
"Kinda" sucked were my exact words :P
Not a terrible film, no, but it felt like it should've been a lot better, given the talent involved. I do enjoy watching it, but the at the same time it's tinged with a sense of disappointment.
It wasn't awful. Wasn't that great, either.
Quote from: NickisSmart on Aug 14, 2015, 07:37:53 AM
It wasn't awful. Wasn't that great, either.
I think that about sums it up. I went into that with such high hopes and was quite disappointed! Still watch it every now and again though. Never managed to finish the 2nd though.
Species looks no where as good today as it did when it first came out.... actually it may have been just another titty movie. I mean it was Natasha Henstridge's tits that got people in the theater, for the most part.
Quote from: whiterabbit on Aug 14, 2015, 09:31:23 AM
Species looks no where as good today as it did when it first came out.... actually it may have been just another titty movie. I mean it was Natasha Henstridge's tits that got people in the theater, for the most part.
It was more the director who was responsible for that side of it. While the nudity did harm it, there was a lot of interesting stuff in there. Especially Forest Whitaker's character and how Sil's perspective on humanity was evolving. Even the seduction scenes had a nicely chilling predatory serial killer air about them.
I kind of put it in the same league as '
Event Horizon' and '
Virus' for that reason: Flawed, but entertainingly rewatchable.
Quote from: Xenomorphine on Aug 14, 2015, 07:48:42 PM
Quote from: whiterabbit on Aug 14, 2015, 09:31:23 AM
Species looks no where as good today as it did when it first came out.... actually it may have been just another titty movie. I mean it was Natasha Henstridge's tits that got people in the theater, for the most part.
It was more the director who was responsible for that side of it. While the nudity did harm it, there was a lot of interesting stuff in there. Especially Forest Whitaker's character and how Sil's perspective on humanity was evolving. Even the seduction scenes had a nicely chilling predatory serial killer air about them.
I kind of put it in the same league as 'Event Horizon' and 'Virus' for that reason: Flawed, but entertainingly rewatchable.
That's a good evaluation of the film. I decided to watch it again and what we got on film has the ambiance of rehearsal runs. Like a B-roll tape that never got that A polish. I think that is where it suffers most.