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Predator: Badlands is a fresh take on the sci-fi franchises Predator and Alien, emphasizing themes of rebellion, moral complexity, and the rejection of traditional hierarchies, with a story that explores the emotional depth of its characters and the idea that identity is self-determined.
Astronomers have discovered a new object, C/2025 V1 Borisov, traveling between Earth and the potentially alien-threat comet 3I/ATLAS, raising speculations about extraterrestrial origins, though it is confirmed to originate within our Solar System. The object is approaching Earth and will be closest on November 11, 2025, offering a rare viewing opportunity.
Comet 3I/ATLAS, passing through our solar system, shows unusual features such as emitting a man-made metal alloy and lacking a typical comet tail, leading Harvard's Avi Loeb to suggest it might be an alien artifact. Its large size and trajectory have sparked debate about its origins, with some considering it a potential technological object rather than a natural comet. NASA expects it to leave our galaxy next year, but its true nature remains a mystery.
Sigourney Weaver is considering returning as Ripley in a new 'Alien' film after reading an impressive screenplay by Walter Hill, with whom she has a close relationship, though her participation is not yet confirmed.
Sigourney Weaver has met with Disney about a new 'Alien' script, which she describes as a very strong first 50 pages, and is considering returning to her iconic role as Ripley. She discussed her experiences on the franchise, her thoughts on genre storytelling, and her admiration for the filmmakers involved. Weaver also reflected on her career and the evolution of the 'Alien' series.
Sigourney Weaver discussed a potential return to the 'Alien' franchise, revealing she met with studio executives about a new project based on a script by Walter Hill that explores Ripley's story further. She expressed interest in collaborating on the story's continuation, which delves into Ripley's current situation and societal themes. Weaver also reflected on the franchise's legacy and her upcoming role in a 'Star Wars' film, 'The Mandalorian and Grogu.'
Alien: Earth, a series created by Noah Hawley, reimagines the Alien franchise as a dark, satirical reflection of current global issues, focusing on themes like corporate greed, AI, and the innocence of children, set against a backdrop of a dystopian future where synthetic beings and humans collide. Hawley emphasizes the show's dark comedy and societal commentary, exploring complex relationships between humans, aliens, and AI, with potential for further geopolitical and technological storytelling in future seasons.
The finale of Alien: Earth season one reveals a shift in power, with hybrid children and xenomorphs gaining dominance over humans, raising questions about what constitutes the 'real monsters' and setting up potential conflicts for future seasons.
Alien: Earth explores the technological universe of the Alien franchise, focusing on the design of ships, androids, and tablets inspired by late '70s visions of the future, notably Sony’s Watchman, to create a nostalgic yet fresh sci-fi aesthetic set two years before the original Alien film.
The article discusses how Noah Hawley's series Alien: Earth revitalizes ideas from the controversial 1997 film Alien: Resurrection, focusing on themes of family, alien-human relationships, and the franchise's canon, while contrasting the differing visions of directors Jeunet and Whedon.
Fede Alvarez, who directed and co-wrote 'Alien: Romulus,' will not be directing the upcoming sequel, which is now seeking a new director. Alvarez will produce the film alongside Ridley Scott, with a completed script by Alvarez and Rodo Sayagues. The sequel follows the story of the surviving characters from Romulus, and the search for a new director is underway.
The episode 'In Space, No One...' from the Alien series revisits the Maginot ship's final hours, highlighting crew incompetence and sabotage, while deepening character backstories and subverting typical horror tropes, ultimately emphasizing themes of human folly and corporate indifference.
‘Alien: Earth’ Episode 5 pays homage to the original ‘Alien’ film with a space horror story set on a spaceship, featuring multiple alien creatures, intense suspense, and character development, especially of the character Morrow, while expanding the franchise’s mythos and suspenseful storytelling.
The FX series 'Alien: Earth' attempts to serve as a prequel to the original 'Alien' film but struggles with storytelling, tonal inconsistencies, and derivative elements, drawing unfavorable comparisons to the failed 'Halo' adaptation. Despite creative world-building and strong performances, the show risks losing viewers if it doesn't improve in future episodes, though creator Noah Hawley's track record offers hope for redemption.
Alien: Earth, a new FX series directed and written by Noah Hawley, revitalizes the franchise with a focus on corporate greed, the horror of the xenomorph, and innovative storytelling, earning praise for its visual style and fresh approach to the iconic universe.