There’s another interesting article on Den of Geek where they’ve analysed the past several years and attempt to answer whether or not Alien 5 will ever be made. “And yet that hasn’t stopped speculation, rumour, and occasional hints of substance from circulating. Because Alien 5, ideally, would see either Ridley Scott or James Cameron returning to the series. It ... [Read More]

For those of us in the UK, check out this Radio Broadcast on iPlayer. There’s an interview with Sigourney Weaver if you fast forward to 2:33:00 where she talks about her new movie Wall-E. Go to 2:38:15 and she talks about the Alien movies. Here’s the transcript of the main comments: Sigourney: “The reason why I don’t think ... [Read More]

There’s a small article over on OK! which says actress Sigourney Weaver is considering resurrecting the Ripley character and wants to do Alien 5 with Ridley Scott. “The Hollywood actress is considering resurrecting her most famous character – shaven-headed, muscle-bound Alien heroine Ellen Ripley. “I would definitely do another if I had a director like Ridley Scott and ... [Read More]

NECA have released the first pictures of their Alien 18″ Action Figure based on Ridley Scott’s Alien. In 1979, audiences were terrified by Ridley Scott’s genre-redefining science fiction masterpiece: Alien. In 2008, fans finally get what they’ve been waiting for: an Alien 18″ Action Figure from NECA! Captured in painstaking detail, the Alien hits shelves this spring. ... [Read More]

There’s a new review of AvP Requiem on DreadCentral. It’s pretty negative. They scored it 2/5 overall. “The fact that Fox opted for this franchise instead of the Ridley Scott/James Cameron Alien 5 collaboration or Robert Rodriguez’s epic Predator 3 script will forever be one of Hollywood’s biggest blunders. Now that they’ve effectively ruined both franchises, the next move ... [Read More]

Okay, I’ve got a heap of news to get through tonight. Firstly, a company called Intrada is releasing a 2-CD set of the Alien soundtrack on November 19th. “Intrada 2-CD set offers world premiere complete release of Jerry Goldsmith soundtrack to legendary Ridley Scott sci-fi horror movie. Every note of composer’s intense, terrifying masterwork appears in dynamic stereo sound ... [Read More]

Some minor, but amusing news. Ridley Scott was at Comic-Con and a fan asked him what he thought of AvP. Someone uploaded a video to YouTube. Check it out: He says: “I’ve got to be careful of what I say ’cause I actually have a nice relationship with 21st Century Fox… but I think they know how I ... [Read More]

Apparently, the BFI IMAX will be having an all-night screening of the Alien Quadrilogy that will take place in London on June 2. Empire Online has the details: “BFI IMAX have announced that an all-night screening of the Alien Quadrilogy will take place in London on June 2. Ridley Scott’s Alien, James Cameron’s Aliens and David Fincher’s Alien ... [Read More]

Over the past few weeks IGN has been naming it’s top 25 movie franchises. IGN recently named the Alien franchise it’s 13th favorite: “Despite the progressive deterioration of the films, the Alien franchise is one of those series that inspires argument no matter how casual a fan one is. From its precedent-setting choice of leading-lady as action hero to its continual ... [Read More]

IESB.net recently had an interview with Fox chairman, Tom Rothman. He confirms AvP2 will be rated R and that the film will be a lot like Aliens. He also says there is talk of a future Predator 3 movie as well as Alien 5. IESB: What, are you giving it to Variety? Ooh-ahh… TR: Let’s put it this way, I think ... [Read More]