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The plot-obstacles to an Alien prequel
The plot-obstacles to an Alien prequel
Martin Anderson Martin wonders if there's any latitude to squeeze the human element into the new Alien project... Published on May 31, 2009 Collider's scoop last Friday managed to semi-calm the blast wave of fanboy wrath (some of it ours ) at the notion that Ridley Scott's original Alien was to ...
Actor John De Lancie Discusses Alien Voices and Rebooting Trek
Actor John De Lancie Discusses Alien Voices and Rebooting Trek
blogs.amctv.com — The Star Trek: The Next Generation actor describes his futuristic production of Madame Butterfly and explains how... a role on AMC's Breaking Bad helped him outlive the omnipotent Q. Q: You're directing a stage production of Madame Butterfly set ... (more) Actor John De Lancie Discusses Alien Voices and ...
MTV Movies Blog » Blog Archive » Sigourney Weaver Expects A ‘Classy’ ...
moviesblog.mtv.com — The franchise has admittedly flagged a bit in more recent outings, but the news that original "... Alien " director Ridley Scott is stepping up to helm a prequel is nothing less than exciting. He left the series after that first movie. James Cameron 's ... (more) MTV Movies Blog » Blog Archive » ...
Alien FAQ For Theme Parks by William Highsmith
bigpulp.com — by William Highsmith SolSpot Theme Parks—an Alien FAQ Thank you for visiting SolSpot Universe. With five theme... parks to choose from, everyone will find something to enjoy on our Martian fun colony no matter how “special” you are. These parks are ... (more) Alien FAQ For Theme Parks by William Highsmith
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SF Tidbits for 8/4/09
SF Signal — ... the cover of Hater. One for the writers: Angela Slatter On the Fine Art of Submission. There's more writerly linkage over at Marty Halpern's blog. Attention artists: SFBC is having an art contest. Brad Shorr on What science fiction has taught me. Cool images of cities from space. Hey, I think I can see my house! Den of Geek discusses The plot-obstacles to an Alien prequel. @SFX: The extended Doctor ...

Daily Scan for 08.05.09 - Tennant Teases Who Movie, Weaver Denies Alien Role
SciFi Scanner — ... • Meanwhile, the Den of Geek lists the top plot obstacles of an Alien prequel. The problem for me is that Alien Vs. Predator (as bad as it was) already perfectly sets up the first movie. Anything between those is superfluous. ...

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