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This week's fourth episode of Alien: Earth delved into Wendy's (Sydney Chandler) mysterious connection to the Xenomorphs, while posing an intriguing question: Can the notoriously aggressive extraterrestrial species be controlled - or even tamed?

Spoilers follow.

In "Observation," Boy Kavalier encourages Wendy to vocalize the strange sounds she's been hearing in her head since she first got close to the aliens in episode 2. She does so, and the manipulative "Boy Genius" convinces the prototype hybrid to attempt to communicate with the baby creature that's currently gestating inside her brother Joe's surgically-removed lung.

At the end of the episode, the serpentine chestburster hatchling explodes from its glass case, and Wendy is...

Spoilers ahead for the latest episode of "Alien: Earth."

Noah Hawley's "Alien: Earth" is remarkable for several reasons, one of which is that it doesn't seem (so far) to be all that concerned with being a prequel to the "Alien" movie franchise. To be sure, it's not attempting to stray all that far away, either; set two years before "Alien," the series is clearly attempting to have its visual aesthetic stick closely to Ridley Scott's 1979 film. Nowhere is this more apparent than the production design of the Uscss Maginot, the ship whose doomed mission and crash landing on Earth kicks off the action in the show. While Hawley...

This post contains spoilers for this week’s episode of Alien: Earth, “Observation,” now streaming on Hulu.

After Wendy and her brother Joe spent most of last week’s installment out of action, both are up and around for “Observation,” the episode that in many ways feels like the real start of the story that Noah Hawley and company are telling with Alien: Earth. The previous three chapters introduced the idea of the Lost Boys, as well as the cold war between the corporations that rule the planet. But they...

Jamie Lee Curtis may be one of Sigourney Weaver’s closest friends, but she still hasn’t watched the one movie that many deem to be the best one from Weaver to date: Alien (1979). The reason behind it, though, is pretty simple, and one that many can relate to: She was just too scared by it.

In a 2015 interview for Interview Magazine, she shared the same while talking to Weaver, saying,

I remember the car I was in on the Ventura Freeway, when I looked up at a huge billboard by Universal, and all it said was, “In space no one can hear you scream” [the tag line for Alien]. I thought that was the single greatest ad line I’d ever heard in my life, and it scared the shit out of me. I’ve still never seen it all the way through, just bits and pieces.

When Weaver asked her to confirm...

I don’t think anyone would argue that the 1980s were the heyday of action movies. Sure, there were action heroes in the sixties and seventies—great ones like Sean Connery, Steve McQueen, and Clint Eastwood—but in the eighties they were larger than life. This was the era of Schwarzenegger, Stallone, and so many more.

Yet, the action genre seems to be dying out. Sure, there are still good action movies being made, with amazing folks like Bob Odenkirk, Jason Statham, Keanu Reeves, Liam Neeson, and Charlize Theron carrying the torch. But the movies are on a smaller canvas in a lot of ways than they used to be—not for lack of trying.

This week, Noah Centineo was announced as playing a Vietnam-era John Rambo in an upcoming prequel, while the man himself, Stallone, is currently playing yet another defining character on his show Tulsa King. Meanwhile, Schwarzenegger is still beloved,...

Alien Movies Ranked (Photo Credit – Prime Video)

The Alien franchise has been among the most enduring icons of the horror and sci-fi genre ever since the original Ridley Scott film premiered in 1979. While the reception to some of the sequels proved divisive, the Alien series has proved to have strong staying power, as evidenced by the release of the acclaimed Alien: Earth during this month.

Hence, it’s worth looking back at the films that formed the foundation of this iconic franchise, which introduced us to the iconic xenomorphs. Read on to learn more about the alien film series, ranked by their worldwide box office gross as per The Numbers.

9. Alien vs Predator: Requiem Release date: December 25, 2007 Director: The Brothers Strause Box Office Gross: $128.8 million Rotten Tomatoes Score: 12% Streaming on: Hulu, Amazon Prime Video

Alien vs Predator: Requiem was the second film in a crossover spin-off series that...

To call Ridley Scott’s 1979 film Alien a seminal work feels like an understatement. Not only did the original film beget numerous sequels, prequels, and spinoffs over the course of decades, but it has also played a monumental role in inspiring films within the science fiction and horror genres ever since.

This tracks all the way up to the present day, where brand new films such as Zach Cregger’s Weapons are referencing the film as a point of inspiration in both the marketing and the film itself, and new works continue to be made in the series, such as Noah Hawley’s now-releasing Alien: Earth series.

Hawley’s TV series is greatly indebted to Scott’s original 1979 film in any number of ways, from the concept to the creature to the very craft of the filmmaking itself, which Hawley and co. have gone out of their way to duplicate...

Interestingly, in Alien: Earth’s opening episode, we spotted a familiar sight- an orange cat aboard the Weyland-Yutani vessel Maginot, which echoed Jonesy, the beloved feline survivor from Ridley Scott’s Og Alien.

For those who have seen the Og trilogy, this sly Easter egg will definitely bring back the nostalgia of remembering how Jonesy outlived the Nostromo’s horrors alongside Ellen Ripley. But unlike the original movies, this callback takes a grim turn.

Turns out, the Maginot’s crash-landing sets the stage for one of the show’s most unsettling and brutal moments, as the cat’s fate reveals the grotesque parasite T. Ocellus in episode 2. And by invoking Jonesy, creator Noah Hawley unapologetically lured us into a false sense of security, only to shatter it.

The Cat in Alien: Earth Is Nothing Like Our Beloved Jonesy The Orange cat in Alien: Earth (Credits- Disney+)

The orange cat in...

Two of Ridley Scott’s most iconic films, Blade Runner and Alien, have cemented themselves as pop culture giants. Even decades after their release, these movies continue to spark passionate discussions among fans and cinephiles alike. While neither film was ever marketed as part of a shared universe or multiverse, fans have noticed some striking similarities. From the synthetics in the Alien universe resembling Blade Runner’s replicants, to their shared focus on pioneering interstellar travel, the parallels are hard to ignore.

Add in subtle Easter eggs, visual nods, and recurring corporate themes, and it’s no surprise viewers keep asking the big question: Are Blade Runner and Alien connected? In this article, we’ll explore the fan theories, potential character and corporate links, and the differences that suggest the answer might be more complicated than it seems.

Why Fans Believe Blade Runner and Alien Could Share a Universe A...

The long-awaited FX series brings the Alien franchise to Earth for the first time on television, and here’s where you can watch it—plus everything you need to know about its plot, production, franchise ties, and reception.

If you’re gearing up to experience Alien: Earth, the ambitious TV expansion of the legendary Alien franchise, you might be wondering where to stream it. Created by Noah Hawley, the series brings the horror of the xenomorphs to Earth for the first time, blending high-stakes survival with corporate dystopia in a way that both honors the original films and pushes the story in new directions.

It’s streaming on Hulu in the U.S. and Disney+ internationally under the Star hub. Netflix and Amazon Prime Video aren’t in the mix. Below, we’ll explore the show’s plot, production journey, franchise connections, critical buzz, and streaming details.

Here’s the Tl;Dr…...

The "Alien" franchise has jumped around in time so much that it can be hard to keep track of it all. The first four films in the series, from Ridley Scott's original through "Alien Resurrection," follow a linear timeline and span about 260 years, with the meat of that time existing between the beginning of "Resurrection" and the end of "Alien 3." "Alien" takes place in the year 2122, "Aliens" occurs nearly 60 years later in 2179, after Ellen Ripley (Sigourney Weaver) spends several decades drifting through space in cryosleep, and "Alien 3" essentially takes place right after "Aliens." Then there's a 200-year jump to "Resurrection" in 2379.

After that, though, everything gets a bit more difficult to follow.

The next film released in the series is "Prometheus," which takes place 33 years prior to the original movie in 2089. After that came Ridley Scott's "Alien: Covenant," which is set in 2104, and Fede Álvarez's "Alien: Romulus,...

Noah Hawley, best known for creating “Fargo” for FX, has been pouring his heart into the new series Alien: Earth, a bold and risky expansion of the famous sci-fi franchise.

The show is led by Sydney Chandler, who plays Wendy, a new kind of character in the Alien world — a grown woman with the mind of a child. But despite how central she is to the show, Chandler was missing from a major promotional photo shoot. And Hawley wasn’t happy about it.

“The show is built around Sydney’s character, and the work she did as a professional was tremendous,” Hawley said later. “I’m disappointed that my female-centric show, based on a female-facing franchise, does not have my lead actress on the cover. It felt awkward to be there with Tim without her.”

He also said he hadn’t asked Chandler about her choice to skip the shoot,...

Her agent texts us: “She’s coming.”

Then, minutes later, her publicist writes: “No. She is not coming. Spoke to her just now. Her stylist and glam are not responding. She’s also very sick.”

It’s the day of the photo shoot, and the star of FX’s would-be summer smash is missing. Sydney Chandler, who plays Wendy on “Alien: Earth,” is supposed to appear on Variety’s cover with her co-star Timothy Olyphant and the show’s creator, Noah Hawley. One day before the shoot, though she had agreed to be photographed, Chandler made it known (through reps) that she wasn’t willing to participate in the kind of video interview that is the standard ask at Variety — as at other publications. Prolonged negotiations continued until the morning of the shoot.

At first, one of Chandler’s reps voiced the actor’s concern about playing a game with “two older men”. The game,...

20th Century Studios has unveiled an official trailer for Predator: Badlands, starring Elle Fanning, which gives Dek, a young Yautja outcast, a voice, marking a first for the franchise. Although the franchise has its fair share of highs and lows, with Predator: Killer of Killers proving to be a critical hit, Badlands could set a new precedent for the series.

Moreover, this trailer doubles down on the Alien connections, which could fuel another potential crossover between the two IPs in the foreseeable future.

Predator: Badlands Finally Gives Predator a Voice

While it has been decades since the IP commenced, it appears Badland is the first live-action entry to explore Predators’ cultural and emotional depth, as seen with the character of Dek, played by Dimitrius Koloamatangi.

A still from Predator: Badlands | Credits: 20th Century Studios

It also gives a literal voice to a Predator for the first time, as Dek can be seen speaking Yautja,...

When Ridley Scott’s Alien first hit theaters, it didn’t just deliver sci-fi horror, but quietly revolutionized an entire genre. Not only did Ellen Ripley, played by Sigourney Weaver, become an icon of female strength, but the movie also flipped traditional horror tropes.

The first time I watched Alien, I was surprised to see that women weren’t the only ones screaming and running in the movie; instead, men were being violated in the most grotesque ways. These themes also carried on decades later in Alien: Covenant, where Scott doubled down and also explored the idea of greed and ambition.

How Ridley Scott’s Alien Flipped Horror on Men Sigourney Weaver in Alien | Credits: 20th Century-Fox

Before Alien, horror was only a parade of half-dressed women being hunted, chased, and killed in the name of realism. But Ridley Scott took this formula and said: What if we made men feel fear instead?...

This post contains spoilers for Ridley Scott's "Alien."

The term "iconic" is often thrown around willy-nilly, but few sci-fi horror films deserve the label like "Alien," which emerged as a genre classic as soon as it burst onto the scene in 1979. Ellen Ripley (Sigourney Weaver) has redefined our understanding of what "final girl" stands for, etching a portrait of level-headed bravery and fearless compassion like never before. After Ripley manages to escape into the shuttle with the Nostromo's resident cat, Jones, in the movie's climax, we are lulled into a false sense of security, as is reflected in the fact that Ripley starts undressing and getting ready for stasis. However, the worst isn't over, as she sees the Xenomorph curled up among the pipes, leading to a nail-biting sequence where she quietly steps into her spacesuit, ready to engage. What ensues is a tense, violent confrontation, but Ripley manages...

When it comes to film franchises, like it or not, sometimes the torch of a character has to be passed on at some point. Sadly, for Charlize Theron, she'd sadly only got to play Imperator Furiosa once when she starred alongside Tom Hardy in "Mad Max: Fury Road." A seminal action film that also happens to be one of the greatest movies ever made, George Miller's dusty, flame and diesel-bathed road trip adventure created a female action icon on par with the likes of Sarah Connor and Ellen Ripley. It makes it totally understandable, then, why Theron was so hurt about letting go of the character when it came to light that Anya Taylor-Joy would be taking the wheel in Miller's prequel film, "Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga."

Released in 2024, "Furiosa," while yet another adrenaline-pumped, technical marvel, was met with a comparatively divisive reception and disappointed at the...

When Winona Ryder was just nine, she watched a movie that had a big impact on her. Her parents let her see Ridley Scott’s Alien, one of the scariest films ever made. Instead of being terrified, Ryder actually loved the movie.

She even had a poster of Sigourney Weaver’s character, Ellen Ripley, hanging above her bed during her childhood.

Years later, Ryder became a famous actress with roles in Beetlejuice, Heathers, and Edward Scissorhands. When Alien 3 came out, her family was excited to see what happened next. But the ending shocked them—Ripley died. Ryder said in a 1997 interview, “We were all pretty pissed off. The idea of Ripley dying wasn’t received well, especially in my home. For fans, it was a big disappointment. I was like, ‘Goddamn it.’”

Then, five years after that, Ryder got to work with Weaver in Alien: Resurrection. The film brought...

When Winona Ryder was just nine years old, she saw a movie that changed everything for her. Her parents let her watch Ridley Scott’s Alien, one of the scariest films ever made. Instead of running away scared, Ryder fell in love with the movie. She even kept a poster of Sigourney Weaver’s character, Ellen Ripley, above her bed throughout her childhood.

Years later, Ryder was already a well-known actress thanks to movies like Beetlejuice, Heathers, and Edward Scissorhands. When Alien 3 came out, her family was excited to see what would happen next.

But then, Ripley died at the end of that film, which upset many fans—including Ryder herself. She said in 1997, “We were all pretty pissed off. The idea of Ripley dying wasn’t received well, especially in my home. For fans, it was a big disappointment. I was like, ‘Goddamn it.’”

Related: All 14 ‘Alien’ Franchise...

With director Danny Boyle returning to the horror franchise he helped start in 28 Years Later, he also reflected on turning down his previous opportunity to direct Alien Resurrection. Boyle's return in 28 Years Later comes more than two decades after he helped redefine the zombie movie genre with 28 Days Later. The 2002 movie was Boyle's first horror movie, and he proved to be a true talent for the genre. However, closer to the start of his career, Boyle was offered the chance to direct a sequel in one of the biggest horror franchises of all time.

Speaking toThe Hollywood Reporter, Boyle explained that he was approached to direct the fourth movie in the Alien franchise, Alien: Resurrection. The movie ended up being directed by French filmmaker Jean-Pierre Jeunet, but Boyle was the studio's first choice for the project, coming off his acclaimed breakout movie, Trainspotting. However, while Boyle was approached...

When Danny Boyle Turned Down Alien 4 ( Photo Credit – Wikimedia )

Danny Boyle’s post-apocalyptic zombie film 28 Years Later is easily one of 2025’s most anticipated releases, especially among horror enthusiasts. This third entry in the 28 Days Later film series is slated to hit theatres on June 20, 2025. Diehard cinephiles might know that before directing 28 Days Later (2002), Danny Boyle had made the cult dark comedy Trainspotting (1996) and the Leonardo DiCaprio-starrer adventure drama The Beach (2000).

But what many may not know is that the Slumdog Millionaire helmer was offered the chance to direct the fourth Alien movie in the late 90s. But he turned it down and made a very different film instead. Read on to know why he walked away from Alien 4 (officially titled Alien Resurrection) and what movie he directed instead.

Here’s Why Danny Boyle Turned Down Alien 4

In a recent interview (via The Hollywood Reporter...

The Alien saga is a masterclass in sci-fi horror, with the series’ signature Hollywood monster, the Xenomorph, and its large cast of characters — like the franchise’s original protagonist, Ellen Ripley — always having their work cut out for them whenever a new Ovomorph is accidentally (or intentionally) discovered.

In new fanart, every single Alien movie receives a comic cover tribute that proves why the stories of Ripley, David, Rain, and the rest of the Xenomorph fodder deserve miniseries adaptations, and soon.

Alien Retro Comic Series [Oc]byu/clinartstudios inLV426

Sharing this impressive set of artwork on Reddit’s Alien-themed r/LV426 channel, u/clinartstudios is all about creating comic book homages of popular movies and television shows that don’t always originate in the comic book medium, with u/clinartstudios’ art style continually doing the original source material justice. Creating more fanart outside of the Alien franchise, u/clinartstudios has...

Alien: Earth star Sydney Chandler has landed a leading role in a science fiction road movie alongside Shōgun star Takehiro Hira. Anima is being written and directed by documentary filmmaker Brian Tetsuro Ivie.

Per Deadline, Tetsuro Ivie will be making his feature directorial debut with an alternate future story that sounds like it could be a Black Mirror episode. Chandler stars in Anima as a young woman who impulsively goes on a very unusual road trip with an older man (played by Hira). When the man discovers his consciousness is fading, it's up to Chandler's character to get him to a cutting-edge facility where he can undergo a memory-upload surgery.

"I’ve always loved road movies and I’m very thankful to have two brilliant actors on the journey with me," Tetsuro Ivie said in a statement. "I really think people will be surprised by where the story goes."

Tetsuro...

Alien: Earth Ott Update ( Photo Credit – YouTube )

The upcoming sci-fi horror series, Alien: Earth, is slated to premiere in the US on FX and Hulu. Based on the Alien film franchise and backed by Ridley Scott, the director of the original Alien film, the series is created by Noah Hawley, the man behind acclaimed shows like Fargo and Legion. If you are wondering when and where you can watch the eagerly anticipated series in India, we’ve got you covered. Read on to find out what Alien: Earth is about and where you can stream it in India.

Alien: Earth – Plot, Cast & Setting

Set in the year 2120, the series takes place in a world where cyborgs (humans with biological and artificial parts) and synthetics (artificially intelligent humanoid robots) live with humans on Earth. When a deep space research vessel crash-lands on the planet, Wendy (played by Sydney Chandler) and a...

This summer’s Alien: Earth TV series serves up more than one kind monster – something we’ve seen before in the long-running Alien franchise…

Nb: The following contains a spoiler for Alien: Romulus.

“It’s like a zoo but the animals got out” says one (almost certainly doomed) character in the trailer for Noah Hawley’s forthcoming TV series, Alien: Earth. It’s a line uttered from within the darkened remains of the Maginot – a crashed Weyland-Yutani vessel that not only carries specimens of the acid-blooded xenomorph, but also four separate species of alien.

The new promo, which debuted on the 5th June, showcased one of these: called T Ocellos, it’s a small, jellyfish-like critter said to be capable of burrowing into its victim’s eyeball socket and dislodging the gristly orb within; it has a fondness for “overriding the neuro-transmissions throughout the body,” which implies that this Lovecraftian...

Patience, Colo. is in some serious trouble. Harry’s still in jail, an evil Mantid is impersonating him around town and the Greys are still after Kate and her baby. But with Mike on medical leave (say what?!) and Harry in space, who’s gonna save the day?

As the Season 4 premiere of Resident Alien begins (reminder: new episodes will stream on Peacock one week after air), some serious time has passed since Harry was tricked into his prison cell by the promise of ooey-gooey pizza. (We all have our soft spots.) But as evidenced by his growth of facial...

The Alien franchise has perfectly managed to terrify, thrill, and fascinate millions of fans worldwide. From Ridley Scott’s original sci-fi horror masterpiece from 1979 to the action-packed sequels and prequels that have left a lasting mark on pop culture, it has been a wild ride for almost four decades.

With nine movies in total, the franchise has taken some bold swings, not all of which have landed. Whether you’re a die-hard Xenomorph fan or just curious about where to start, we’ve ranked all Alien movies from worst to best. So, let’s break down which entries soared into space – and which ones crashed and burned.

9. Aliens vs. Predator: Requiem (2007)

Coming in at the bottom of the list, Alien vs. Predator: Requiem is widely considered the weakest entry in the entire Alien franchise. While the idea of bringing two iconic creatures together (Xenomorphs and Predators) sounded amazing on paper,...

Xenomorphs will return to invade our screens once again! According to Fangoria, Alien: Romulus director, Fede Alvaraz, confirmed on an episode of the Marea Nocturna podcast that the next Aliens movie is set to begin filming in Fall of this year.

While we don't know much about the next installment in the Aliens franchise, the end of Alien: Romulus left lone survivors Rain and her adopted synthetic brother, Andy, traveling through space while in cryostasis. As we've seen in previous movies anything can happen. The first Alien movie left Ellen Ripley in a similar place only to be awakened eight decades later. It's in that interim that Alien: Romulus takes place.

The timeline for the Alien franchise is vast, expanding over millennia, and it gives Alvaraz a lot of space to play in. Like Ripley, we could see Rain and Andy end up somewhere decades or centuries later, or we...

This article contains a spoiler for "Predator: Killer of Killers."

For an actor, there are a couple of pathways to achieving cinematic immortality. The most obvious is becoming a fully-fledged movie star, the type whose name and face are known to millions around the world. Another option is portraying an iconic character; while this often goes hand in hand with being a movie star, in some cases, the character can be more popular than the actor, such as with Ian McDiarmid playing Palpatine in several "Star Wars" films. Yet another path doesn't require playing an iconic character, but simply appearing in a film with one: horror fans make a point out of remembering all the victims and survivors of Michael Myers and Jason Voorhees, for instance.

There's also a secret fourth pathway: becoming compelling movie trivia. While a lot of film trivia games cater to the hardcore cinephiles, there are...

No two horror movie villains ever seemed more ideally suited for one another than the Predator and the Alien, the cinema’s greatest hunter and cinema’s deadliest beast.

Created by very different filmmakers in totally different decades, the idea that these two creatures co-existed stems from a blink-and-you’ll-miss-it Easter egg in “Predator 2,” which briefly showed the head of the iconic Alien inside of a Predator’s trophy case. In the years to come they would share top billing in comic books, video games and eventually a couple of movies, to the extent that the two franchises now feel indelibly linked, even when new installments of each monster’s movie makes no mention of the other.

Let’s take a look at both series, together, to see how the films stack up individually and as a unit.

15. “Aliens vs. Predator: Requiem” (2007) 20th Century Fox

Lots of poorly made movies are hard to watch,...

Original Aliendirector Ridley Scott says he thought the franchise was done after its fourth film.

Per Entertainment Weekly, Scott recently discussed his prior concern for the Alien franchise's future, especially after the lackluster release of the fourth film, 1997's Alien: Resurrection. "I think I felt it was deadened after 4," Scott said. "I think mine was pretty d---m good, and I think [James Cameron's] was good, and I have to say the rest were not very good. And I thought, 'F--k, that's the end of a franchise which should be as important as bloody Star Trek or Star Wars.'"

Scott also recalled being offered Alien in the first place, as well as his reaction to the project. "Because designer is in my blood and DNA, I just knew what to do with it," Scott said. "I just knew what to do with it. And I was the fifth f---ing choice.

The first full trailer for Alien: Earth has just been released. Coming to FX this summer, the series serves as a prequel to the original Alien film, but as the title suggests, it's set on Earth.

Created for the small screen by Noah Hawley, the series is the first official TV show that's part of the long-running Alien franchise. Original Alien helmer Ridley Scott is also involved with the series as an executive producer. The show tells the story of a group of soldiers encountered with a terrifying threat after space vessel crash-lands on the planet. Alien: Earth is set to premiere on FX on Aug. 12, but for now, fans can get a sneak peek by watching the official trailer below.

The official synopsis reads, "When the mysterious deep space research vessel Uscss Maginot crash-lands on Earth, ‘Wendy’ (Sydney Chandler) and a ragtag group of tactical soldiers make a fateful...

Alien: Earth is bringing one of the most deadly and terrifying space threats home this summer, and two cast members have been teasing exactly what fans of the Ridley Scott-created franchise want to hear. Having already seen the franchise burst back onto the big screen with Alien Romulus, Hulu and FX’s TV series set within the same universe has some high expectations, and it could not only live up to them, but surpass them.

Alien: Earth takes place in 2120, when multiple corporations, including Weyland-Yutani, have reshaped the world with technology, and humans and cyborgs live side by side with AI-driven synthetics. Further advancements lead to the creation of hybrids, robots with human consciousness. When a Weyland-Yutani spaceship crash lands on Earth, several deadly space creatures are unleashed.

Playing hybrid “Wendy,” Sydney Chandler joins Timothy Oliphant and Babou Ceesay as one of the latest female characters to lead the franchise.

When Tim Burton signed on to direct "Batman" in 1989, he wasn't prepared for the absolute torture he'd have to go through while making the film. The director was essentially still a newcomer, having only made "Pee-wee's Big Adventure" and "Beetlejuice" before taking on what would prove to be a major blockbuster in "Batman." As such, his experience making the 1989 movie was nothing short of a baptism of fire. Not only did he have to constantly battle Warner Bros. to maintain his artistic vision and retain key parts of his and Sam Hamm's script, but he oversaw grueling shoot schedules that involved filming six days a week, usually until 5:00 or 6:00 a.m. Adding to the pressure was the fact that casting Michael Keaton as Bruce Wayne/Batman resulted in a controversy that had Burton fighting for his leading man.

With all that in mind, it's no wonder the...

After its reveal last month, the latest Dead by Daylight content drop in Steady Pulse is now available across PC and consoles. In addition, seeing as it’s springtime, developer Behaviour Interactive has more goodies for fans with the latest entry to The Rift (formerly The Archives) in Overgrowth.

Dead by Daylight: Steady Pulse marks the introduction of one of the most selfless Survivors The Entity’s Realm has ever seen in Orela Rose. A stalwart first responder, Orela enters The Fog with the intention of not just surviving, but saving as many lives as possible en route to escape.

Driven by the untimely loss of her best friend to a tragic accident, Orela vowed to never let the same fate befall another in need. She quit university and embarked on a career as an Emt where her unshakable demeanor and calming presence led her to quickly excelling in her new vocation.

That’s what happens when too many cooks try to create a dish… they spoil the broth. That is exactly what happened with Sigourney Weaver’s unreleased film in the Alien franchise, and it wasn’t even her fault!

When three directors clashed heads and collided scripts, the end result was a film named Alien V, aka Alien: Awakening, with director Neill Blomkamp helming the project. However, due to some unforeseen circumstances (which were really unfair to a lot of people), his project was put on hold indefinitely and later… canceled.

Sigourney Weaver was almost about to return to the Alien franchise

Fans might remember the iconic actress from the 1979 film Alien, who was the sole survivor of the terrible ordeal involving the Xenomorph. Well, although several sequels had already been made after the ’79 film, the script for Alien V demanded a challenge.

Sigourney Weaver as Ellen Ripley in Aliens | Credits: Brandywine Productions

Well,...

No film can ever hold as much intrigue as the cancelled project, that fabled, elusive "what if?" built up in press events and promo images, only to fall apart and become part of cinema's historical refuse pile. And there is no genre more given to this phenomenon than science fiction. There are sci-fi movies that were discarded by studios decades ago that still manage to cling on to an undead sort of cultural relevance -- a fascination among fans that won't let them truly disappear.

Today, we're looking at some of the most overhyped, widely discussed, heavily promoted, but ultimately never-to-be sci-fi films. It's a collection that undeniably sparks imagination, making us wonder what might have been had studio money lined up in the right way, or rights moved into the proper hands a little sooner, or a big star volunteered to join up.

We'll never know exactly what these movies would have looked like,...

They say that at Disney, no one can hear you scream. Since the House of Mouse purchased the rights to 20th Century Fox in 2019, we’ve seen the usually family-friendly studio push forward with some of Fox’s racier IPs. Following the success of 2022’s Prey, that served as an innovative Predator prequel, Fede Álvarez soared his way to the top of the box office with Alien: Romulus. Neither is staying dormant for long, with Noah Hawley’s Alien: Earth bringing Xenomorphs to the small screen in 2025, a Romulus sequel already in the works, and Predator: Badlands trying something new with the Yautja.

The first trailer for Badlands offers the unique premise of a Predator protagonist, although we have occasionally seen the Skin Thieves working with humans instead of just hunting them for sport. Prey’s Dan Trachtenberg is back behind the camera for Badlands, which again is taking the...

Meet the Newborn…

After spending the last few weeks looking at teen horror films in David Nutter’s Disturbing Behavior (listen) and John Carpenter’s adaptation of Stephen King’s Christine (listen), we celebrated Alien Day with a look at the much-maligned fourth entry in the franchise: Jean-Pierre Jeunet’s Alien Resurrection (1997).

In the film, the military resurrects Ellen Ripley (Sigourney Weaver) via the cloning process 200 years after her death in Alien 3. During the process, however, her DNA is fused with the Queen Alien, making her motives questionable at best. Once the inevitable happens and the aliens escape, “Ripley” must team up with a group of mercenaries and decide where her allegiances lie.

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This summer, FX and Hulu will debut the latest entry in the iconic sci-fi horror franchise Alien. Titled Alien: Earth, this will be the Xenomorph's first television series, It's set in the year 2120, around two years before the original 1979 film starring Sigourney Weaver. And as the name implies, this time around, the action will take place on Earth itself.

I've had some reservations about how that might work in the larger context of the franchise, which often revolves around how utterly essential it is to keep the invasive Xenomorphs from ever reaching the human home planet. But with each new glimpse of Alien: Earth we get, those fears become quieter.

And we're getting quite a few glimpses at the moment, because FX and Hulu dropped a slew of new teaser trailers over the week. The largest of the bunch dropped on April 26, also known as Alien Day in the fandom...

In the age of sequels, remakes, and reboots, we often find ourselves yearning for something a little more… ‘out of this world’. Henry Cavill, who brought Geralt to life, has big plans for the Warhammer 40k universe- a project he’s been diligently working on for a while. But, alas, it seems we’re going to have to hold our horses a little longer.

Yes, while Cavill’s passion for the franchise is undeniable, the show’s release is still in development purgatory, leaving us with nothing but our imagination. But don’t worry, we’ve got your back. If you’re itching for some grimdark action while we wait, there are five films you should definitely check out.

So, sit tight, and let’s dive into this cinematic universe, while we wait for Cavill’s Warhammer 40,000 to become a reality.

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Happy Alien Day! Over the last decade, April 26th has been an official celebration of Ridley Scott's coveted horror franchise. Since 1979, when horror fans were introduced to Xenomorphs for the first time, there have been seven mainline films in the franchise. Nine if you include the Alien vs. Predator crossover films that aren't canon. Now, to help honor some of the genre's scariest monsters, Alien is getting a new apparel collection from Rucking Fotten.

The collection highlighting Alien, Aliens, and Alien 3 has specifically been made for Alien Day. There are mostly long sleeves and t-shirts that feature Sigourney Weaver’s Ellen Ripley, the iconic Alien poster and more than a few Xenomorphs and chestbursters. However, there's also a hat and sweatshirt featuring the classic Alien font. Rucking Fotten expressed their excitement for the new collection, writing:

“The last time we participated in Alien Day was 2022 where we paired...

Sigourney Weaver may have gotten her sci-fi start in Ridley Scott’s Alien franchise, and while she’ll always be inseparable from her role as Ellen Ripley, she’s recently become one of the titans of a new universe. Weaver is one of the stars of the Avatar franchise, which kicked off in 2009 with Avatar and continued more than 10 years later with Avatar: The Way of Water. The story of Pandora will roll on later this year in Avatar: Fire and Ash, which will introduce the world to a darker side of Pandora, much less colorful than the parts of the planet inhabited by the Omatikaya and Metkayina. During a recent interview with Collider’s Steve Weintraub at Star Wars Celebration to talk about The Mandalorian and Grogu, Weaver provided an update on the next Avatar film, including when she thinks she’ll get to see it:

“Jim [Cameron] is anxious...

Fans of science fiction-infused horror are in for a treat. Just wait till you get a load of this. Every film from a popular franchise that straddles the sci-fi and horror genres has landed on Hulu. The franchise of which I speak has generated a whopping $1.2 billion at the global box office and taken home multiple Academy Awards over the past 40+ years. If you haven’t guessed, I’m talking about the Alien franchise.

Now, when I say that all of the Alien films are on Hulu, I mean that all of those Alien films are on Hulu. We’re not just talking about core series installments here. In addition to the first film and all of the sequels, every prequel and crossover effort is also available to stream on the platform. That’s right; even the Alien vs. Predator flicks are streaming. So, if you’re a Hulu subscriber...

The Alien franchise is thriving following the release of the latest feature film last year and the first TV show in 2025. Meanwhile, fans can revisit all installments of the franchise on one streaming platform at the start of the new month.

Per Hulu, March 1 will mark the addition of all Alien franchise movies to the streaming service. The films that will be added to Hulu on that date include all four movies featuring Sigourney Weaver as Ellen Ripley: Alien (1979), Aliens (1986), Alien 3 (1992), and Alien Resurrection (1997). Prometheus (2012) and Alien: Covenant (2017) will also be added. Rounding out the additions are the two Predator crossover movies, which will also be included: Alien vs. Predator (2004) and Aliens vs. Predator: Requiem (2007).

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"The Simpsons" Halloween anthology episodes, "Treehouse of Horror," are a tradition going on 25 years right now. Some "Treehouse" segments are superior to others, naturally, but the episodes give the show a chance to break all the rules, killing characters willy-nilly or irrevocably changing Springfield.

"Treehouse of Horror" is so synonymous with "The Simpsons" that the "Simpsons" comics, published by the now-defunct Bongo Comics, did an annual "Treehouse of Horror" issue from 1995 to 2017. (These "Treehouse of Horror" comics are now collected in omnibus editions.)

One of the most famous "Treehouse of Horror" comics was "Murder, He Wrote," an Eisner Award-winning parody of the manga/anime "Death Note." This was in 2008, many years before the animated "Treehouse of Horror Xxxiii" combined "The Simpsons" and "Death Note."

Now, many of the "Treehouse" comic stories were written by Bongo Comics regulars. "Murder, He Wrote" was by regular "Simpsons" comic writer Ian Boothby, with manga-influenced...

2023's The Killer is the latest ice-cold thriller by director David Fincher. Over his 30-year career, Fincher has made a name for himself as an obsessive and precise creator of thrilling genre pieces. His approach of doing dozens and dozens of takes to find exactly what he's looking for has led to some describing his style as cold and robotic.

While it is true that this approach leads to his films lacking emotional warmth, it also gives them a stone-cold edge that few can replicate. As Fincher has worked with many different writers throughout the years, many of his characters share a sharp and intelligent wit, and most of his films can be characterized by an unfeeling perpetual danger. The dialogue these characters deliver can be equally chilling, cutting deep and precise, staying with a viewer long after the credits have rolled.

Updated on February 19, 2025, by Ajay Aravind: David Fincher...

Aimee Lou Wood is having quite the moment right about now. Having burst onto our screens back in 2019 as budding baker Aimee Gibbs in Netflix’s Sex Education, the Mancunian’s star has been on the rise ever since. And now, hot on the heels of a top billed trip to The White Lotus with Walton Goggins for Season 3 of Mike White's bougie satire, Wood is getting ready to release Film Club, an original half-hour BBC romantic comedy-drama co-starring, co-written, and co-created by herself alongside House Of The Dragon and Big Boys star Ralph Davis.

In the show, set to air on the BBC later this year, Wood and Nabhaan Rizwan play Evie and Noa, inseparable besties who run a weekly film club from out of Evie's mum's garage (and may or may not have more than friendship on their minds.) Now, we here at Empire like to think...

Through 2024’s Alien: Romulus, filmmaker Fede Alvarez introduced audiences to an entirely new story with plenty of fresh faces. Ditching the characters of yesteryear — specifically Sigourney Weaver’s Ellen Ripley — the Evil Dead helmer allowed a new wing of the universe to form, giving fans a brand-new leading lady to cheer for in Cailee Spaeny’s Rain Carradine. Still, those who have seen the sci-fi horror film will know that a familiar face from Alien popped by in a sort-of cameo capacity. We are, of course, talking about the late Ian Holm, whose likeness appeared as Rook — an android who shares the same face and functionalities as the actor’s Alien character, Ash. For those of us who caught Romulus during its opening weekend, it’s likely that we went into it blind, not knowing about Holm’s posthumous return to the franchise. And, according to Alvarez, the secrecy surrounding Rook was a lengthy process,...

When it comes to horror sequels, Alien: Romulus now stands among the best ones in modern cinema. Directed by 2013's Evil Dead and Don’t Breathe auteur Fede Álvarez, Romulus provided audiences with a unique approach to the Alien universe. However, as Álvarez has revealed, the original plans included an amazing strategy that would have blown everyone's minds: In the director's original vision, you would have found out that it was an Alien movie roughly a third of the way through.

The director spoke to Collider after a special IMAX screening of the movie. During the Q&a, Álvarez made some shocking reveals, including about the upcoming sequel and when he wants to start production, to the confirmation that Ellen Ripley is actually in Romulus. The director also teased the idea of making an Alien vs. Predator movie, and it was there that he revealed his original plan for Alien: Romulus.