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[Rappy]

/film said:

20th Century Fox head Tom Rothman revealed to IESB that there is “some talk” of an Alien “prequel” to go along with the recently announced Robert Rodriguez-produced Predator reboot Predators. Rothman confirms that director Ridley Scott is “toying around with the idea.” And the Fox head gives the impression that another Alien movie, be it sequel, prequel or reboot, would only happen with Scott’s involvement.

I remember reading an interview with Scott where the filmmaker expressed interest in making a prequel that would explore the origins of the space jockey and the Aliens. At one point James Cameron was working on an origin story for a fifth Alien film, but abandoned the development when Aliens vs. Predator was announced. Sigourney Weaver has publicly expressed interest in doing a sequel, but it wouldn’t make sense to include her character in an origin story. But who knows, maybe Ridley is “toying” with some kind of reboot/prequel combo.

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[Napalm Frog]

If done in the vein of the first three, it should be (hopefully) awesome. But with the AvP films from late, I really don't know...

[The Teej]

I wouldn't mind seeing a reboot or prequel, especially if Ridley Scott is involved.

[Xero]

Sweet jesus. That would be great. Only if he did it though, everyone else butchers these things. Although a Cameron fifth would have been nice had AvP not ruined it. I really like these movies an prequel would be too awesome. Hope it happens.

[houlty]

they should leave this well alone unless they are absolutely positive it will be better than the originals...

the alien franchise is already tarnished by the recent versus movies (and somewhat by the original sequels after aliens, imo).

please, we need new idea's, not rehashes of old ones. (having said that, the new star trek does look good, hmmm, my principles are torn).

[Growled]

This would be great, if done right.

[The Teej]

houlty, on Apr 28 2009, 15:01, said:

they should leave this well alone unless they are absolutely positive it will be better than the originals...

the alien franchise is already tarnished by the recent versus movies (and somewhat by the original sequels after aliens, imo).

please, we need new idea's, not rehashes of old ones.

I think Aliens 3 was a good film, and well, actually fully provided closure to the whole franchise. And then 4 was made, where they tried to carry on the "legacy" with Winona Rider, which failed. Then AvP was made, which wasn't anywhere near as good as Alien/Aliens, but still fairly respectable under its own merits. However, they completely killed it with AvP 2.

I definitely think you're right in that a reboot/prequel will definitely need to be better the the originals, or at least as good, otherwise it really will kill the whole franchise.

[Xero]

^ Agreed on all points. The part that intrigues me is the time difference between the original releases and now. The effects they could do these days would blow away anything they did in the past. Everything would be on a much larger scale and more realistic. Thats one reason why I love reboots as they are a hell of a lot more impressive to look at then the originals. Star Wars is a perfect example, especially with their light saber fights. Granted this is where story comes into play. Newer cameras and CGI can't make up for a weak story. Although I liked the final 3 movies Besides all that I have faith in Ridley Scott not to create something that would butcher the original. It's when they get someone else to do it that they ruin what was original conceived, he won't ruin his own creation.

[Victor Rambo]

Are aliens movies any good? Sorry for asking this nooby question

[WooHoo!!!]

First two are good. Third is a marmite film, ruined by film execs sticking their noses in it among other things and the uncut 3rd version for best viewing.

Anyway, if there is one good thing about AvP it's that this opportunity has come up. I would be interested to see what direction they take it. Ridley seems to make anything these days, haven't really enjoyed many of his recent ones that much.

[Budious]

The first two movies are pretty good. Aliens (2nd movie) was directed by James Cameron (Terminator 2) and was an intense movie. The third movie was a little bland in comparison to the action of the second movie. The fourth movie, and AvP series, are a joke and should have never been made.

I'm not sure about a reboot being necessary, keep the original storyline, and place a new crew further in the future coming across the alien species again. Whatever they do, hope they can make it a serious sci-fi movie again and not an action adventure comedy thriller... with Ridley Scott at the helm again, I think it could be done properly.

[Lamp0]

Ridley's been saying this for years.

Having said all that, I would most love them to remake Alien3. The concepts and ideas for what that was supposed to be sound and look very cool!!

[Xero]

Victor Rambo, on Apr 28 2009, 10:57, said:

Are aliens movies any good? Sorry for asking this nooby question

First 2 were really good. Especially the second as it had Kyle Reese I liked the first but there was more suspense in the second as there was more than one alien. Alien 3 and 4 I liked but there weren't as good. Only hard part I think you'll find watching them now is that they are so dated, their "super computers" are just a bunch of flickering lights and no buttons, little 13" CRT screens heh. The aliens themselves move relatively slowly and mechanically so it takes away from it. The 3rd and 4th improved this however the story wasn't as good as in the originals.

While I don't think the word "reboot" is needed, a prequel definitely is. They never explained where the aliens came from or how they became infested on the planets. While I think the originals were great I'd be upset if it was set further in the future. I'd rather it go back to the beginning and explain what hasn't been explained in the last 6 films if you include the AvP series. Ridley and Cameron should team up to make it, like Lucas and Spielberg did for Indy 4. Except, you know. Make something good. At least in their case, having aliens in it would make sense

[LOC]

I know most of you know this already but....for those who don't know:

Ridley Scott directed the original Alien back in 79. If ANYONE could reboot the series, do a new sequel, or a prequel it would be Ridley Scott.

Personally I would like to see a sequel and a final closed arc for Ripley. Considering she's still "alive" now in the Aliens universe. Perhaps have her wake before the events of Alien 3 and her realizing it was all a dream etc (I know corny, but it's been suggested many times before). Then the marine ship they are on picks up a new signal and well, there you go. Take it from there. Or maybe we can do a movie that finally shows the Aliens homeworld, how they came to be, why they are, etc aka an origin story. But then like the original post said, we wouldn't get Ripley in it (at least not likely, unless she traveled back in time or something lol).

[scratch42069]

I hope they make a prequel and tell the story of how the derelict ship arrived on LV426 in the first place. That can easily be done with Ridley Scott at the helm and they wouldn't need Sigourney Weaver or the Ripley character at all.