Possible details for the sequel to Alien: Covenant have emerged, shedding light and what might be heading our way. The Alien franchise is one of the most beloved, however, the future isn’t looking too bright for Ridley Scott’s film series in the aftermath of Alien: Covenant, a film which didn’t meet expectations at the box […]
Sigourney Weaver talks Neill Blomkamp’s abandoned Alien film
Last week we had the rumour that the Alien franchise could be hatching on a streaming service sometime in the near future, which one again prompted discussion about Neill Blomkamp’s abandoned Alien 5 retcon movie, which was shelved when Ridley Scott took control of the xenomorph for the divisive Alien: Covenant. Now, hot on the heels of […]
Rumour: Could an Alien TV show be about to burst onto a streaming service?
It’s worth taking the following with a pinch of salt, or you might react to this news like John Hurt and his bowl of pasta aboard the Sulaco, but Dread Central are reporting that a reliable source of YouTuber (Mr H) has revealed that an extension of the Alien brand is gestating, with the intention of finding a home on one […]
Unproduced Alien 3 screenplay is being adapted into a comic book series
Dark Horse Comics has announced that it is dusting off legendary sci-fi author William Gibson’s unproduced original script for Alien 3 for a comic book adaptation from writer and artist Johnnie Christmas. “When your first contracted screenplay (or screenplay of any kind, in my case) isn’t produced, but the film is eventually made with a […]
Unnecessary Reboots, Remakes and Sequels
Tom Jolliffe looks at Hollywood’s preoccupation with reboots, remakes and sequels… I sit here in the year 2018. Suddenly I find myself compelled to moan about the unimaginative approach to greenlighting Hollywood studio pictures. This is not a new phenomenon, it’s old hat. As of now the vast majority of greenlit, large studio films are […]
Terry Gilliam turned down directing an Alien sequel, bashes franchise
Terry Gilliam has revealed that he turned down the chance to direct an Alien sequel and also said that he isn’t fond of the franchise. Alien is one of the most iconic film franchises in history and the first two movies, Alien and Aliens, are considered to be all-time classics of the sci-fi genre. Director […]
Rumour: Fox developing an Alien TV series
With Ridley Scott’s Alien sequel plans seemingly on hold following the underperformance of Alien: Covenant and the “ship having sailed” on Neill Blomkamp’s Alien 5, the future of the sci-fi/horror/action franchise appears to be up in the air at the moment. Well, if a new rumour from Omega Underground is to be believed, we may […]
Fox invites fans to produce their own short film to celebrate Alien’s 40th anniversary
Next year marks the 40th anniversary of Ridley Scott’s classic sci-fi horror Alien, and 20th Century Fox is marking the occasion by inviting fans and budding filmmakers to produce their very own short film set within the Alien universe. In celebration of the upcoming 40th anniversary, @20thcenturyfox is inviting fans through the @tongal community to […]
Alien: Covenant star doesn’t know if a sequel will happen
The lead actress in Alien: Covenant has said that she has “no idea” if a sequel will happen. Ridley Scott’s Alien franchise is in an uncertain spot right now. Alien: Covenant didn’t perform as expected at the box office, leading to reports that the franchise might not be moving forward at all. Scott has talked […]
Neill Blomkamp says his interest in an Alien movie has “come and gone”
Before Ridley Scott decided to take another stab at the franchise with last year’s Alien: Covenant, District 9 filmmaker Neill Blomkamp was looking to revive the series with a direct sequel to Aliens, which would have seen Sigourney Weaver and Michael Biehn reprising their roles from the 1986 movie as Ripley and Hicks. Unfortunately, the […]