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Interview: Ridley Scott on revisiting the Alien franchise with Prometheus and Alien: Covenant

January 3, 2017 by Thomas Roach

Speaking with us at the press junket for Taboo which airs this weekend on BBC One, director Ridley Scott opened up about what we can expect in Alien: Covenant and why he returned to the franchise he launched back in 1979. “When I saw Alien finally succumb after four films, which was a good run, then […]

Filed Under: Articles and Opinions, Exclusives, Interviews, Movies, News, Thomas Roach Tagged With: Alien, Alien: Covenant, Prometheus, Ridley Scott

Do legacy sequels fail if they pander to the fans?

December 30, 2016 by Henry Bevan

Henry Bevan on whether legacy sequels fail if they pander to the audience… As if a family party wasn’t scary enough during the festive season, Fox decided to unleash the trailer for Alien: Covenant on Christmas Day. Yes, Fox decided to bring the yuletide joy by giving you nightmares. The trailer featured everything you’d want […]

Filed Under: Articles and Opinions, Henry Bevan, Movies Tagged With: Alien, Alien: Covenant, Katherine Waterston, Prometheus, Ridley Scott

James Franco confirms Alien: Covenant role

December 20, 2016 by James Garcia

Last week, rumor broke that James Franco (127 Hours, Spring Breakers) has a small role in Ridley Scott’s Alien: Covenant. Now, Franco himself has confirmed the news – though probably unintentionally. While speaking to HeyUGuys! to promote his latest film, Why Him, the Academy Award nominee was questioned about the upcoming Prometheus sequel. When asked if he indeed had a role, he […]

Filed Under: James Garcia, Movies, News Tagged With: Alien, Alien: Covenant, James Franco, Ridley Scott

James Franco may have a small role in Alien: Covenant

December 9, 2016 by Justin Cook

It turns out that one more actor may be boarding the Covenant and exploring a new world in Alien: Covenant, as Alien vs. Predator Galaxy has reported that Oz the Great and Powerful and Spring Breakers actor James Franco is the latest cast addition to the film.  The website says they have learned exclusively that Franco will […]

Filed Under: Justin Cook, Movies, News Tagged With: Alien, Alien: Covenant, James Franco

Michael Fassbender reveals his dual roles in Alien: Covenant

November 1, 2016 by Gary Collinson

Back in June we saw a set photo from Alien: Covenant featuring Michael Fassbender, who looked a lot more whole than his character David did at the conclusion of Prometheus. Well, as it turns out, Fassbender is actually taking on dual roles in the movie, with the actor revealing to The Irish Times (via AVP Galaxy) […]

Filed Under: Gary Collinson, Movies, News Tagged With: Alien, Alien: Covenant, Michael Fassbender

Michael Fassbender on reuniting with Ridley Scott for Alien: Covenant

September 1, 2016 by Gary Collinson

With Ridley Scott deep in post-production on Alien: Covenant, star Michael Fassbender has been talking to Collider about working with the legendary filmmaker and reuniting with the Prometheus director on the latest chapter in the Alien franchise. “I just love Ridley,” states Fassbender. “You know, he’s become a really good friend, and he’s just a natural, he’s one […]

Filed Under: Gary Collinson, Movies, News Tagged With: Alien, Alien: Covenant, Michael Fassbender, Ridley Scott

Michael Fassbender says Alien: Covenant is “much scarier than Prometheus”

July 28, 2016 by Gary Collinson

With filming wrapping last week, Ridley Scott is now starting the post-production phase of Alien: Covenant, his third venture into the Alien universe after the 1979 sci-fi classic and 2012’s Prometheus. During an interview with Collider, returning star Michael Fassbender has been speaking about the new film, describing it as “much scarier than Prometheus.” “This […]

Filed Under: Gary Collinson, Movies, News Tagged With: Alien: Covenant, Michael Fassbender, Prometheus

Noomi Rapace to return for Prometheus sequel Alien: Covenant

June 21, 2016 by Justin Cook

Despite previous reports suggesting otherwise, sources close to Deadline have now confirmed that Noomi Rapace will be reprising her role from 2012’s Prometheus as Elizabeth Shaw for 2017’s sequel, Alien: Covenant. According to the outlet, the actress is currently on the set of the film in Australia, where she will shoot “weeks worth of scenes.” The size […]

Filed Under: Justin Cook, Movies, News Tagged With: Alien: Covenant, Noomi Rapace, Ridley Scott

SPOILER: Katherine Waterston’s Alien: Covenant character revealed

June 11, 2016 by Gary Collinson

Warning. Minor spoilers for Alien: Covenant follow… A couple of weeks ago we got our first official glimpse of Ridley Scott’s Prometheus sequel / Alien prequel Alien: Covenant with the release of a behind-the-scenes image featuring Katherine Waterston, and now a rumour has emerged which claims to give us one big detail about the Inherent […]

Filed Under: Gary Collinson, Movies, News Tagged With: Alien, Alien: Covenant, Katherine Waterston

Fox and Comic-Con: Is Pulling Out the Smart Move?

May 1, 2016 by Tony Black

Tony Black on Fox’s decision to pull out of the San Diego Comic-Con… It’s come to light this week that 20th Century Fox have pulled out of San Diego Comic Con, arguably one of the biggest promotional events on the yearly calendar where all the major studios roll out exclusive footage of their upcoming blockbusters […]

Filed Under: Articles and Opinions, Movies, Tony Black Tagged With: Alien: Covenant, Assassin's Creed, Deadpool, San Diego Comic-Con International, Suicide Squad, Wolverine 3

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