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Himmel · 12-12-2018, 10:28 AM

Alien 40th Anniversary (2019)

Backstory:
Alien is a 1979 science fiction horror film directed by Ridley Scott and written by Dan O'Bannon. Based on a story by O'Bannon and Ronald Shusett, it follows the crew of the commercial space tug Nostromo who encounter the eponymous Alien, a deadly and aggressive extraterrestrial set loose on the ship.

Alien was released on May 25, 1979 in the United States and September 6 in the United Kingdom. It was met with critical acclaim and box office success, winning the Academy Award for Best Visual Effects, three Saturn Awards (Best Science Fiction Film, Best Direction for Scott, and Best Supporting Actress for Cartwright),and a Hugo Award for Best Dramatic Presentation, along with numerous other nominations. It has been consistently praised in the years since its release, and is considered one of the greatest films of all time. In 2002, Alien was deemed "culturally, historically or aesthetically significant" by the Library of Congress and was selected for preservation in the United States National Film Registry.In 2008, it was ranked by the American Film Institute as the seventh-best film in the science fiction genre, and as the thirty-third greatest film of all time by Empire magazine.

To Celebrate Here Are a Few Goings on To Celebrate The 40th Anniversary of The Franchise:

Alien 40th Anniversary Documentary In The Works!!

Alien will receive a documentary titled Memory – The Origins Of Alien from Alexandre O. Philippe, who helmed the acclaimed doc 78/52: Hitchcock’s Shower Scene. Memory will explore unseen material from O’Bannon and Alien designer H.R. Giger, and dive into previously unrevealed areas of the project.

Fathom Events, and TCM Will Be Screening ALIEN In Select Theaters In October!!

Snag Your Tickets Here.

J.W Rinzler’s Comprehensive “The Making of Alien” Book Announced!

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It is expected to be released just before Alien Day 2019..

Alien Rumored To Be Released In 4K Ultra HD In 2019!!

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Alien Day (April 26th 2019)

Alien Day is an annual promotional event dedicated to the Alien franchise, held on April 26. The date is a reference to the moon on which Aliens is set — April 26, 4/26, LV-426. Numerous collectables, interviews, prize giveaways are expected.

**More Stuff Will Be Revealed Slowly Throughout 2019.. As we Celebrate 40yrs of A Truly Amazing Franchise!!**

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Himmel Banned Member since:Jul 2012 Location:Northeast Corridor 4K collection:46 Blu-ray collection:301	Alien 40th anniversary Alien 40th Anniversary (2019) Backstory: Alien is a 1979 science fiction horror film directed by Ridley Scott and written by Dan O'Bannon. Based on a story by O'Bannon and Ronald Shusett, it follows the crew of the commercial space tug Nostromo who encounter the eponymous Alien, a deadly and aggressive extraterrestrial set loose on the ship. Alien was released on May 25, 1979 in the United States and September 6 in the United Kingdom. It was met with critical acclaim and box office success, winning the Academy Award for Best Visual Effects, three Saturn Awards (Best Science Fiction Film, Best Direction for Scott, and Best Supporting Actress for Cartwright),and a Hugo Award for Best Dramatic Presentation, along with numerous other nominations. It has been consistently praised in the years since its release, and is considered one of the greatest films of all time. In 2002, Alien was deemed "culturally, historically or aesthetically significant" by the Library of Congress and was selected for preservation in the United States National Film Registry.In 2008, it was ranked by the American Film Institute as the seventh-best film in the science fiction genre, and as the thirty-third greatest film of all time by Empire magazine. To Celebrate Here Are a Few Goings on To Celebrate The 40th Anniversary of The Franchise: Alien 40th Anniversary Documentary In The Works!! Alien will receive a documentary titled *Memory – The Origins Of Alien* from Alexandre O. Philippe, who helmed the acclaimed doc 78/52: Hitchcock’s Shower Scene. Memory will explore unseen material from O’Bannon and Alien designer H.R. Giger, and dive into previously unrevealed areas of the project. Fathom Events, and TCM Will Be Screening ALIEN In Select Theaters In October!! Snag Your Tickets Here. J.W Rinzler’s Comprehensive “The Making of Alien” Book Announced! Twitter It is expected to be released just before Alien Day 2019.. Alien Rumored To Be Released In 4K Ultra HD In 2019!! BloodyDisgusting Alien Day (April 26th 2019) Alien Day is an annual promotional event dedicated to the Alien franchise, held on April 26. The date is a reference to the moon on which Aliens is set — April 26, 4/26, LV-426. Numerous collectables, interviews, prize giveaways are expected. ***More Stuff Will Be Revealed Slowly Throughout 2019.. As we Celebrate 40yrs of A Truly Amazing Franchise!!***

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