Sigourney Weaver on a Fifth "Alien" - Blu-ray Forum

J_UNTITLED · 12-06-2008, 02:09 AM

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"There has been a neverending stream of speculation about the future of the “Alien” franchise probably since the very moment “Alien Resurrection” crashed and burned with most fans. Could James Cameron or Ridley Scott be weighing a return to the franchise or would we be cursed with more Predator crossovers? These are the questions that can try a man’s soul.

But wait, there is hope! When I chatted with Sigourney Weaver the other day, the actress definitely seemed to still have plans for her iconic alter-ego. “There’s definitely unchartered territory for Ripley,” she promised.

However Weaver wondered if the alien itself can and should factor into another film after the exposure its gotten in two “AVP” films. She asked aloud “whether there’s unchartered territory for a creature who’s become somewhat debased by this computer generated thing. I haven’t seen ["Alien Vs. Predator"] but I just think if you overexpose the creature, that’s a mistake.”

Weaver confirmed that she and Scott have discussed re-teaming for a fifth film, “Both of us feel a kind of commitment to that woman. He’s as much responsible for who she is as I am.” Then as she opined on the way the alien creature had been ruined in the recent films, Weaver’s comments got especially interesting.

“We’d have to go back to the drawing board on [the alien],” she said. “Ridley said that right away when we first talked about [a fifth film].”

And finally, the quote that’s gotten me mighty curious, “What we’re interested in is taking the character of Ripley and seeing what other science fiction story we can tell about someone who has lived several lives.”

I didn’t really process what Weaver was saying at the time I suppose but it sounds to me like we might be less looking at “Alien 5″ and more of “Chronicles of Ripley.” Are Scott and Weaver thinking about an altogether different type of sci-fi adventure for the character? Color me intrigued."

Sussudio · 12-06-2008, 02:23 AM

i remember reading about a possible alien 5 back in the day. james cameron was going to write it and ridley scott direct it. two words: bad. a$$.

J_UNTITLED · 12-06-2008, 03:21 AM

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Originally Posted by badchannels

The best the franchise ever did was " Aliens "

I personally think "Alien" remains to be the best film out of the franchise. After the disaster that was/is "Alien: Resurrection" I'm not so sure about a fifth entry especially seeing as technically Ripley is not even alive as it is a clone of her that is brought forth in the last.

Perhaps some series just deserve to stay in the past and at rest.

Kyot · 12-06-2008, 05:34 AM

Aliens was the best IMO. Hicks and Hudson, and Bishop = badass.

fdm · 12-06-2008, 05:39 AM

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Originally Posted by J_UNTITLED

I personally think "Alien" remains to be the best film out of the franchise. After the disaster that was/is "Alien: Resurrection" I'm not so sure about a fifth entry especially seeing as technically Ripley is not even alive as it is a clone of her that is brought forth in the last.

Perhaps some series just deserve to stay in the past and at rest.

+1 (Though don't think I've seen IV...)

Sussudio · 12-06-2008, 03:25 PM

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Originally Posted by fdm

+1 (Though don't think I've seen IV...)

best to keep it that way

Ice2Dragon · 12-06-2008, 09:27 PM

Weaver must be broken to even consider this.

Beta Man · 12-06-2008, 11:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Ice2Dragon

Weaver must be broken to even consider this.

she's going to be so leathery.....SHE is going to play the Alien.......

Marquoz · 12-07-2008, 01:28 AM

If they even consider another Aliens movie they should talk to the people who did the Dark Horse comics, and the book series. They can mine a LOT better story out of them then they got for the two AVP movies.

Sussudio · 12-07-2008, 01:33 AM

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Originally Posted by Marquoz

They can mine a LOT better story out of them then they got for the two AVP movies.

why were those movies even made? sigh.....

J_UNTITLED · 12-07-2008, 02:26 AM

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Originally Posted by DoYouBlu

why were those movies even made? sigh.....

Because they make money.

Sussudio · 12-07-2008, 02:29 AM

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Originally Posted by J_UNTITLED

Because they make money.

yeh, i wasn't literally asking the question. just kind of saying it because they frustrate me so much. i think they're absolutely horrendous. interesting concept, horribly carried out.

J_UNTITLED · 12-07-2008, 02:56 AM

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Originally Posted by DoYouBlu

i think they're absolutely horrendous. interesting concept, horribly carried out.

Well, horrendous or not, that doesn't really ultimately matter to the studio honchos as long as it still makes a profit.

Sussudio · 12-07-2008, 03:00 AM

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Originally Posted by J_UNTITLED

Well, horrendous or not, that doesn't really ultimately matter to the studio honchos as long as it still makes a profit.

unfortunately

course not *cough* superhero movie *cough*

HipPriest · 12-07-2008, 04:33 AM

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Originally Posted by badchannels

The best the franchise ever did was " Aliens "

I think the best was "Alien". If you watch it now you see a classic, and it is one of my favorite movies. If you watch "Aliens" now... well it's a fun action flick, but unfortunately Cameron can't help but to apply his usual cheese factor: the too obvious little girl to emotionally beat you over the head, the corny 80s dialogue from the military grunts. It seems dated.

My second favorite, and I know I'm in a minority here, is actually Alien 3. I think its unrelenting bleakness of tone is admirable, and a work of art in its own way.

Alien Resurrection was hilarious. Unfortunately not intentionally.

andyman1970 · 12-07-2008, 04:41 AM

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Originally Posted by J_UNTITLED

I personally think "Alien" remains to be the best film out of the franchise. After the disaster that was/is "Alien: Resurrection" I'm not so sure about a fifth entry especially seeing as technically Ripley is not even alive as it is a clone of her that is brought forth in the last.

Perhaps some series just deserve to stay in the past and at rest.

I agree. The first "Alien" was the best. I think this series should have stopped after the 3rd one. Of course when this is released on Blu I'm sure they'll do a quadrilogy pack with all 4 and I'll get it even though the 4th one was horrible.

J. J. Hunsecker · 12-07-2008, 06:57 AM

Jesus. Just leave it alone. Enough with the sequels. What's next? Alien meets the Wolfman?

ambientcafe · 12-07-2008, 08:13 AM

It would appear that Ms. Weaver is perhaps following in the recent footsteps of Harrison & Sly....nevertheless, she remains my favorite older actress....I love her voice. BTW, I agree w/the others about Ridley Scott's original entry being the best of the series....hard to believe 'Alien' will be 30 years old next year!....it being held in high regard even today, is the mark of a true classic.

quexos · 12-07-2008, 11:08 AM

I think there is a lot of potential in the cross Alien vs Predator, it's science fiction, it's entertainment and if it's well done, it's great to watch.

Sussudio · 12-07-2008, 02:18 PM

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Originally Posted by quexos

I think there is a lot of potential in the cross Alien vs Predator, it's science fiction, it's entertainment and if it's well done, it's great to watch.

and THAT's where they failed

12-07-2008, 08:13 AM	#18
ambientcafe Senior Member Member since:Jan 2008 Location:Alberta Home Theater Gallery:26 Blu-ray reviews: 12	It would appear that Ms. Weaver is perhaps following in the recent footsteps of Harrison & Sly....nevertheless, she remains my favorite older actress....I love her voice. BTW, I agree w/the others about Ridley Scott's original entry being the best of the series....hard to believe 'Alien' will be 30 years old next year!....it being held in high regard even today, is the mark of a true classic. Last edited by ambientcafe; 12-07-2008 at 08:22 AM.

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Sussudio Blu-ray Champion Member since:Sep 2008 Blu-ray collection:1 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:11	i remember reading about a possible alien 5 back in the day. james cameron was going to write it and ridley scott direct it. two words: bad. a$$.

12-06-2008, 05:34 AM	#4
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12-06-2008, 09:27 PM	#7
Ice2Dragon Power Member Member since:Nov 2007 Trading Score:9	Weaver must be broken to even consider this.

12-07-2008, 01:28 AM	#9
Marquoz Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Jan 2008 Location:New Orleans Home Theater Gallery:4 Blu-ray collection:167 Trading Score:2	If they even consider another Aliens movie they should talk to the people who did the Dark Horse comics, and the book series. They can mine a LOT better story out of them then they got for the two AVP movies.

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12-07-2008, 11:08 AM	#19
quexos Banned Member since:May 2007 Location:Brussels, Belgium	I think there is a lot of potential in the cross Alien vs Predator, it's science fiction, it's entertainment and if it's well done, it's great to watch.

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