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Noomi Rapace’s original role in Alien: Covenant detailed

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After taking centre stage as the franchise’s lead in Ridley Scott’s Prometheus back in 2012, Noomi Rapace was originally set to continue exploring the story of Dr. Elizabeth Shaw in what eventually became Alien: Covenant.However, Scott’s plans for the sequel changed and Rapace found herself relegated to the briefest of cameos and a quick appearance […]

Details on the planned Alien: Covenant sequel Alien: Awakening have emerged

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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 office.Scott […]

Fox to “reassess” Alien franchise after Covenant disappointment

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After the lackluster box office performance of Alien: Covenant, 20th Century Fox isn’t quite ready to give director Ridley Scott’s two proposed sequels the green light. According to The Hollywood Reporter, the studio will be taking steps to “reassess” the Alien series while Scott returns to the director’s seat for two upcoming feature films, All the […]

Ridley Scott planning more Blade Runner sequels

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Having revisited the Alien franchise with Prometheus and Alien: Covenant, Ridley Scott is also making his return to the world of Blade Runner this year, serving as producer on the Denis Villeneuve-directed sequel Blade Runner 2049.The film opens this October, and it seems that much like Alien, Scott isn’t content with just one more instalment, as he’s revealed to […]

Alien: Covenant blasts off with $42 million international opening

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20th Century Fox unleashed Ridley Scott’s latest sci-fi horror Alien: Covenant in 34 international markets this past weekend ahead of its U.S. debut this coming Friday, with the film grossing $42 million across the Friday to Sunday period.The Prometheus sequel took top spot in 19 markets, but placed second overall at the international box office behind Marvel’s […]

Exclusive Interview: Alien: Covenant stars Danny McBride and Billy Crudup

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With Alien: Covenant set to open in the UK this coming Friday, Flickering Myth’s Thomas Harris caught up with stars Danny McBride (Tennessee) and Billy Crudup (Oram) to discuss their roles in Ridley Scott’s hotly-anticipated sci-fi horror sequel.Warning: The interview contains some spoilers, so you may want to come back to it once you’ve seen […]

Dr. Shaw and David return in Alien: Covenant prologue short The Crossing

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In celebration of Alien Day today, 20th Century Fox has released a prologue short for Ridley Scott’s Alien: Covenant, which features the return of Dr. Shaw (Noomi Rapace) and David (Michael Fassbender) as they continue their search for humanity’s creators… SEE ALSO: Alien: Covenant international TV spot teases an apocalypse SEE ALSO: Alien: Covenant “will […]

The Dark Tower poster, four more Alien movies after Covenant, The Matrix prequel rumours and more – Weekend News Roundup

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Rounding up the weekend’s big news stories…THE DARK TOWER MARKETING BEGINSIt’s been a long time coming, but it looks like the marketing campaign for the upcoming adaptation of Stephen King’s fantasy epic The Dark Tower is about to begin, with the first teaser poster arriving online on Sunday. Now, how about that trailer…DISNEY LIVE-ACTION UPDATESWith […]

Ridley Scott says there will definitely be four more Alien movies after Covenant

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Earlier this month, Ridley Scott revealed that he already has a script for another Alien movie to follow this year’s Alien: Covenant, and that we could get a further six movies in the franchise before he decides to call it a day.Although that sounded like hyperbole from Scott, the filmmaker has now revealed to Fandango […]