Quote from: cucuchu on May 17, 2017, 04:41:07 PM
I concur...
So, what is your thought on the viability of an Alien franchise premium TV series on HBO...with the production value of say, Game of Thrones? It could focus on any number of things, still retain the sci-fi horror/action elements, allow for extensive character development, and expand the universe.
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It's an interesting idea but the problem is, in my opinion, you would have to have a hook to watching that show and the hook can't really revolve around aliens. Game of Thrones largely revolves around interpersonal conflict and political maneuvering. Even though you have the consistent threat of white walkers, they actually play a very small role in the show itself.
I think that in order to make it work, you would have to do a ton of world building. Maybe you focus on artificial intelligence or, more likely, the inner workings and political aspects of Weyland Yutani. Maybe set it after Weyland and Vickers left for the Prometheus expedition and watch the power struggle that happens. Will people want to watch that? I don't know... it's certainly a different way of using the Alien brand but I think it's the only feasible one.
Focus very little on the Aliens themselves because constant battles will be expensive to produce and, quite honestly, boring to watch.