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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!!**

CyberpunkCentral · 12-12-2018, 11:17 AM

DR Herbert West · 12-12-2018, 12:36 PM

Cremildo · 12-12-2018, 12:44 PM

Not that I'm planning to buy it, but I hope that 4K UHD cover is just temporary.

partridge · 12-12-2018, 12:46 PM

This already looks amazing on blu-ray, so I'm not sure what more a 4K image will bring, HDR would add value though. But it's hardly a film I watch very often, so I'll wait for a bargain price before picking this up (if reviews suggest it's worth it)

DR Herbert West · 12-12-2018, 12:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Cremildo

I hope that 4K UHD cover is just temporary.

It is quite ugly.

imsounoriginal · 12-12-2018, 12:47 PM

Hope we get the 1-4 on UHD next year, and I'd be interested in seeing the first two on the big screen as long as they're the theatrical cuts.

JMDiaz718 · 12-12-2018, 12:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Cremildo

Not that I'm planning to buy it, but I hope that 4K UHD cover is just temporary.

I'm tired of seeing the Xenomorphs on the covers. What if it's a younger generation, that's never seen the movie? For it's 40th anniversary, they need to show respect, and go back to this......

Rodney-2187 · 12-12-2018, 01:12 PM

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Alien (1979) - 2017 Alien Day 4/26 Regal RPX screenings
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Alien Day 2018 -Fan Event Thread
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Alien 35th anniversary
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Alien (1979), some rattling and papers moving?
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DR Herbert West · 12-12-2018, 01:18 PM

kylor · 12-12-2018, 02:12 PM

Don't worry guys. That will not be the 4K blu ray cover.

It's from the game Alien: Isolation (amazing game by the way).

I doubt they'll use that.

Wouldn't mind a movie version of Alien Isolation though.

The Debts · 12-12-2018, 02:14 PM

Those who do not like the original Alien must be purged.

enenra · 12-12-2018, 02:18 PM

speaking of games,

Its about time we got a new Alien and Predator game. And can someone explain why we never got a movie version of the story in AVP 2 PC Game? That was the best one.

imsounoriginal · 12-12-2018, 02:20 PM

Bought Alien Isolation over a year ago and still never bothered playing past the training level lol. Need to get back on that...

avilab · 12-12-2018, 03:33 PM

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Originally Posted by CyberpunkCentral

SpaceBalls Alien - YouTube

I don't know why, but this alien looks just like Rihanna. Not sure who should be insulted between the two.

dallywhitty · 12-12-2018, 03:35 PM

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Originally Posted by avilab

I don't know why, but this alien looks just like Rihanna. Not sure who should be insulted between the two.

I've always said that Rihanna looks like an alien.

Rodney-2187 · 12-12-2018, 03:44 PM

If the Xenomorph in the first movie would have looked like Rihanna, it would have been an entirely different movie.

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BladeRunner2007 · 12-12-2018, 06:20 PM

I can only repeat myself:

Next to Stanley Kubrick's The Shining, this is the ultimate slow burn horror movie. The sense of dread, claustrophobia, mistrust among its characters and isolation is, even to this day, unmatched. The breathtaking and absolutely amazing production design holds up extremely well. The same can be said about the visual effects. In fact, the entire movie feels timeless.

The sets are wonderfully lit and framed, thus coming to live in an extraordinary way. The Nostromo feels like a character in itself. I can't praise the cinematography and especially its framing enough, but that does not only apply to the beauty that we see onscreen, but also to what Ridley Scott doesn't want the audience to see. The film runs 116 minutes and the Alien is onscreen for only 4 minutes. Yet, you feel(!) like it's lurking around every corner of the Nostromo, hiding in every dark hallway, is present in every dark shadow, etc. You get the sense that the Alien is just outside of every single frame and shot that Scott shows us. It feels omnipresent. The ever present fear. Fear of the unknown. Which is much more scary than anything we could ever witness with our own eyes. Thanks to perfect editing and pacing, it all results in an ever growing suspense. It builds and builds until it becomes unbearable for the audience and that's when all hell breaks loose.

The acting is also great from the entire cast, because it's believable and realistic. Scott's direction is incredible in every way imaginable. The music, now of course legendary, is actually pretty low key and its magic works mostly subliminal. Which is why it is so effective. Alien is a master class in filmmaking.

kylor · 12-12-2018, 06:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BladeRunner2007

Next to Stanley Kubrick's The Shining, this is the ultimate slow burn horror movie. The sense of dread, claustrophobia, mistrust among its characters and isolation is, even to this day, unmatched. The breathtaking and absolutely amazing production design holds up extremely well. The same can be said about the visual effects. In fact, the entire movie feels timeless.

Going off of that, I'd like to include a mention to an underrated movie called Event Horizon.

I'd definitely put it up there with Alien & The Shining.

Himmel · 12-12-2018, 06:29 PM

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Originally Posted by kylor

Going off of that, I'd like to include a mention to an underrated movie called Event Horizon.

I'd definitely put it up there with Alien & The Shining.

Yep.

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12-12-2018, 10:28 AM	#1
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!!***

12-12-2018, 12:36 PM	#3
DR Herbert West Blu-ray King Top contributor Member since:May 2018 Location:Arkham, MA Trading Score:8

12-12-2018, 12:44 PM	#4
Cremildo Blu-ray Archduke Member since:Jul 2011 Location:Brazil 4K collection:167 Blu-ray collection:1053 Trading Score:51	Not that I'm planning to buy it, but I hope that 4K UHD cover is just temporary.

12-12-2018, 12:46 PM	#5
partridge Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Oct 2005 Location:England	This already looks amazing on blu-ray, so I'm not sure what more a 4K image will bring, HDR would add value though. But it's hardly a film I watch very often, so I'll wait for a bargain price before picking this up (if reviews suggest it's worth it)

12-12-2018, 12:47 PM	#7
imsounoriginal Blu-ray Grand Duke Top contributor Member since:Dec 2008 Location:NYC 4K collection:322 Blu-ray collection:950 DVD collection:70 Blu-ray reviews:2 Trading Score:59	Hope we get the 1-4 on UHD next year, and I'd be interested in seeing the first two on the big screen as long as they're the theatrical cuts.

12-12-2018, 01:12 PM	#9
Rodney-2187 Blu-ray Prince Top contributor Member since:Jan 2014 4K collection:31 Blu-ray collection:416 DVD collection:149 MA collection:717 Digital collection:367 iTunes collection:764 Prime collection:730 Trading Score:82	StarshipTroopers-NewsReel.jpg Alien (1979) - 2017 Alien Day 4/26 Regal RPX screenings https://forum.blu-ray.com/showthread...ighlight=alien Alien Day 2018 -Fan Event Thread https://forum.blu-ray.com/showthread...ighlight=alien Alien 35th anniversary https://forum.blu-ray.com/showthread...ighlight=alien Alien (1979), some rattling and papers moving? https://forum.blu-ray.com/showthread...ighlight=alien Alien Plot-holes https://forum.blu-ray.com/showthread...ighlight=alien

12-12-2018, 01:18 PM	#10
DR Herbert West Blu-ray King Top contributor Member since:May 2018 Location:Arkham, MA Trading Score:8

12-12-2018, 02:12 PM	#11
kylor Blu-ray Prince Member since:Jul 2015 Location:The past.. or the future. 4K collection:696 Blu-ray collection:7101 DVD collection:620 MA collection:1030 Digital collection:2058 Trading Score:3	Don't worry guys. That will not be the 4K blu ray cover. It's from the game Alien: Isolation (amazing game by the way). I doubt they'll use that. Wouldn't mind a movie version of Alien Isolation though.

12-12-2018, 02:14 PM	#12
The Debts Blu-ray Champion Top contributor Member since:Jun 2013 Location:ME 4K collection:57 Blu-ray collection:335 DVD collection:181 MA collection:143 Digital collection:211 iTunes collection:147 Prime collection:122 Blu-ray reviews: 5	Those who do not like the original Alien must be purged.

12-12-2018, 02:18 PM	#13
enenra Senior Member Member since:Jun 2017	speaking of games, Its about time we got a new Alien and Predator game. And can someone explain why we never got a movie version of the story in AVP 2 PC Game? That was the best one.

12-12-2018, 02:20 PM	#14
imsounoriginal Blu-ray Grand Duke Top contributor Member since:Dec 2008 Location:NYC 4K collection:322 Blu-ray collection:950 DVD collection:70 Blu-ray reviews:2 Trading Score:59	Bought Alien Isolation over a year ago and still never bothered playing past the training level lol. Need to get back on that...

12-12-2018, 03:44 PM	#17
Rodney-2187 Blu-ray Prince Top contributor Member since:Jan 2014 4K collection:31 Blu-ray collection:416 DVD collection:149 MA collection:717 Digital collection:367 iTunes collection:764 Prime collection:730 Trading Score:82	If the Xenomorph in the first movie would have looked like Rihanna, it would have been an entirely different movie. parker-alien.jpg

12-12-2018, 06:20 PM	#18
BladeRunner2007 Blu-ray Count Top contributor Member since:Oct 2009 Location:Germany 4K collection:58 Blu-ray collection:1031 Blu-ray reviews:3	I can only repeat myself: Next to Stanley Kubrick's The Shining, this is the ultimate slow burn horror movie. The sense of dread, claustrophobia, mistrust among its characters and isolation is, even to this day, unmatched. The breathtaking and absolutely amazing production design holds up extremely well. The same can be said about the visual effects. In fact, the entire movie feels timeless. The sets are wonderfully lit and framed, thus coming to live in an extraordinary way. The Nostromo feels like a character in itself. I can't praise the cinematography and especially its framing enough, but that does not only apply to the beauty that we see onscreen, but also to what Ridley Scott doesn't want the audience to see. The film runs 116 minutes and the Alien is onscreen for only 4 minutes. Yet, you feel(!) like it's lurking around every corner of the Nostromo, hiding in every dark hallway, is present in every dark shadow, etc. You get the sense that the Alien is just outside of every single frame and shot that Scott shows us. It feels omnipresent. The ever present fear. Fear of the unknown. Which is much more scary than anything we could ever witness with our own eyes. Thanks to perfect editing and pacing, it all results in an ever growing suspense. It builds and builds until it becomes unbearable for the audience and that's when all hell breaks loose. The acting is also great from the entire cast, because it's believable and realistic. Scott's direction is incredible in every way imaginable. The music, now of course legendary, is actually pretty low key and its magic works mostly subliminal. Which is why it is so effective. Alien is a master class in filmmaking.

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