Alien Archives

Marvel Announces New Alien Comic Series

Posted By: Steve Bennetton: December 07, 2020In: Books, Comics, Movies, NewsTags: Alien, MarvelNo Comments

Since acquiring the rights to publish comics based on the Alien franchise earlier this year, Marvel has been re-releasing some classic Alien stories. There was the promise of new stories in the universe, but nothing concrete had been revealed, until now. Marvel has today announced that Alien #1 will release in March 2021, promising to venture into never before […] Read more

Free League Publishing Announces New Scenario for Alien: The Roleplaying Game

Posted By: Scott Roepelon: July 29, 2020In: Gaming, News, Streaming, Tabletop GamingTags: Alien, gencon2 Comments

Free League Publishing is releasing an expansion for Alien: The Roleplaying Game titled the Destroyer of Worlds on September eighth. The reveal came just a few days ahead of Gen Con 2020. Destroyer of Worlds is the next cinematic scenario module for the Alien RPG and it’s also releasing alongside a new starter edition as […] Read more

Ian Holm Passes Away at 88 from Parkinson’s

Posted By: Johnny Reynoldson: June 19, 2020In: Movies, NewsTags: Alien, TheLordoftheRings1 Comment

2020 doesn’t seem to be getting any easier. Ian Holm, well known in geek culture for his roles in The Lord of the Rings and Alien, has passed away at age 88. He passed early Friday morning due to Parkinson’s Disease. While speaking to The Guardian, his agent had this to say: It is with great sadness […] Read more

Facehuggers and Xenomorphs Come to the Table in Alien: The Roleplaying Game

Posted By: Scott Roepelon: December 10, 2019In: Gaming, New Releases, News, Tabletop GamingTags: Alien, TabletopNo Comments

In 1979, fans got their first look at the terrifying alien known as the Xenomorph in the film Alien. The creature has made an appearance in numerous video games and sequel films as well and now can be fought at the table. Now, just in time for Christmas, Free League Publishing released Alien: The Roleplaying […] Read more

Alien: Isolation Stalks Onto The Switch This December

Posted By: Bailey MeCeyon: November 21, 2019In: Gaming, News, Nintendo, SwitchTags: Alien, NintendoSwitchNo Comments

Alien: Isolation is coming to the Nintendo Switch this upcoming December. It will release with all DLC content and comes with Switch-specific features. Craft and Stealth To Survive Alien: Isolation follows Amanda Ripley, Ellen Ripley’s daughter, as she tries to uncover what happened to her mother following the first Alien movie. Her journey will take […] Read more

Ridley Scott Says Neill Blomkamp’s Alien 5 Is Dead

Posted By: Adam Seebachon: May 01, 2017In: Exclusives, Movies, News, OpinionTags: Alien, Ridley ScottNo Comments

If there ever was a bit of news that could break my heart, this takes the gold. For those who don’t know, Neill Blomkamp had once pitched an idea for Alien 5. In addition, The film would be a direct continuation of Aliens, disregarding Alien 3 and Alien Resurrection. Blomkamp had even created concept art […] Read more

Star Trek Next Generation/Alien Crossover

Posted By: Joe Morganon: November 05, 2016In: Comics, Coming Soon, NewsTags: Alien, Star TrekNo Comments

If you only read DC and Marvel then you are missing a wealth of awesome comics. From Power Rangers to Doctor Who and Sonic the Hedgehog there are amazing stories being told. This includes crossovers that will never happen onscreen. We’ve already covered the Power Rangers and Justice League crossover. In addition to this, there […] Read more

Alien 5 Put on Hold, Says Director

Posted By: Aaron Ochson: November 01, 2015In: Movies, NewsTags: Alien, Alien5, moviesNo Comments

Alien 5 director Neil Blomkamp revealed that his upcoming film will be put on hold indefinitely, citing Prometheus 2 as the reason. Check out the tweet from Blomkamp below: alien is kinda holding/ pending prometheus 2. So I shall be working on other things… as much as I love the xeno- and Lt ripley — Иeill […] Read more