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Hidden Meaning in Prometheus

Hidden Meaning in Prometheus

(PG-13: Language) Wisecrack’s Garyx Wormuloid sums up the events in the Alien prequel Prometheus, points out its religious references – it’s a prequel to the New Testament! – and proves that even advanced alien species love The Wire.

LEGO Xenomorph Kit

LEGO Xenomorph Kit

Flynn’s Arcade shows off a nifty custom LEGO set from One More Brick, which lets you easily build an awesomely creepy model of a xenomorph from Alien. It comes complete with a LEGO facehugger too, though it looks like a bit like a Dreamcast that sprouted legs.

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Alien Timeline Recap

Alien Timeline Recap

(PG-13, Gore) IGN sums up the Alien movies in chronological order. Put this way, the movies sound cliché and underwhelming, but it’s a good way to catch up before watching Alien: Covenant. TL;DW: sex is bad, and your kids will kill you.

Alien: Covenant: Prologue

Alien: Covenant: Prologue

“What if they’re not better than us?” “So long as they’re no worse.” Set immediately after the events of Prometheus, this short film sums up Dr. Shaw and the android David’s journey to the homeworld of our creators, the Engineers.

Tested at Alien: Covenant’s Set

Tested at Alien: Covenant’s Set

Tested’s Adam Savage has been granted behind-the-scenes access to the set of Ridley Scott’s upcoming Alien: Covenant. In the first episode, he checks out the tunnel and cavern that serve as the Dreadnought’s interior, along with the imposing Space Jockey’s platform.

Alien: Covenant: Meet Walter

Alien: Covenant: Meet Walter

In case you were wondering why Prometheus‘ android butler David is back and in great shape in Alien: Covenant, he’s not. Meet Walter. He’s one of Westworld’s Weyland-Yutani’s latest synthetic humanoids.

Mondo Aliens Tee-kis

Mondo Aliens Tee-kis
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The second batch of Mondo’s movie-themed tiki mugs feature the Xenomorph. The black, blue and green mugs are available from Mondo; the brown will be unique to the Alamo Drafthouse and the bone mug will be sold as an event exclusive.

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Alien: Covenant (Trailer 2)

Alien: Covenant (Trailer 2)

Get ready to have your pants scared off with Ridley Scott’s follow up to Prometheus, in which pairs of happy couples head off Noah’s Ark style to colonize what they think is a remote paradise, but is actually home to a bunch of nasty xenomorphs.

Alien: Covenant – Last Supper

Alien: Covenant – Last Supper

A brief prologue to Ridley Scott’s upcoming Alien: Covenant, introducing us to the crew as they have one final meal and prepare for what is surely their last good night’s cryosleep before they’re ripped apart by xenomorphs.

Alien: Covenant (Trailer)

Alien: Covenant (Trailer)

(PG-13: Gore, Language) We just opened our first Christmas present, and it’s got a xenomorph growing inside of it. Get ready for a return to the darkness, jump scares, and psychological tension galore as Ridley Scott returns once again to the Alien universe.

Pigs in Space x Alien

Pigs in Space x Alien

It’s been more than 20 years since we last heard from The Muppets’ spacebound pigs, but the crew of the Swine Trek are back for a whole new series. In Episode One, they must match wits with an annoying alien who finds himself implanted in Captain Hogthrob’s belly.

Alien: H.R. Giger’s Beautiful Monster

Alien: H.R. Giger’s Beautiful Monster

(Gore) YouTuber kaptainkristian summarizes the contribution of painter H.R. Giger to sci-fi and filmmaking. His sexual biomechanical design for the xenomorph is at once terrifying and beautiful, unique yet timeless in its appeal.

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Alien vs. Predator Stop-Motion

Alien vs. Predator Stop-Motion

Counter656’s latest stop-motion romp features not only the creatures in the title, but a Sandtrooper and Boba Fett cruising in the Batmobile, and Darth Vader being devoured, among other crazy sights. The least plausible part? The Sandtrooper’s precise aim.

Aliens (30th Anniversary Trailer)

Aliens (30th Anniversary Trailer)

To celebrate 30 years since James Cameron’s classic Alien sequel, editor Zach Prewitt created this awesomely updated take on its trailer, which makes the 1986 film look as exciting as any big blockbuster on screen today, if not more so.

Alien Facehugger Ski Mask

Alien Facehugger Ski Mask
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In celebration of Alien Day this week, Mondo and Middle of Beyond have teamed up to create some great Alien wear. Our favorite? This full-face knit acrylic ski mask with a facehugger wrapped around it. We’re so wearing this on the slopes next winter.

Xenostapler

Xenostapler

We’ve all been there – sitting at our desk at work bored by the mundane tasks ahead of us. Fortunately, there’s always some office supplies to keep us entertained. We can see this becoming a whole new video genre – office supply sweding.

Funko Super 7 Alien Figures

Funko Super 7 Alien Figures
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In 1979, a line of 3.75″ Alien action figures were developed but never manufactured. Super 7 used prototypes and reference materials to recreate those toys, with matching retro packaging to boot. More awesome figures coming soon.

Alien: Isolation (Trailer 2)

Alien: Isolation (Trailer 2)

Prepare to jump out of your seat with this cinematic for the upcoming first-person horror game, which requires stealth, patience, and keen observational skills or you can expect to be ripped to shreds. Run ‘n gunners look elsewhere.

Alien: Isolation

Alien: Isolation

Alien: Isolation is a first-person survival game starring Amanda, Ellen Ripley’s daughter. While searching for her mom, Amanda’s main worry is a single xenomorph. Which if you think about it is more than anyone is expected to worry about.

Inside the Chestburster

Inside the Chestburster

The chestburster scene in Alien was one of the most disturbing and memorable movie moments ever. Stan Winston Studio’s creature designer Stephen Norrington dusts off his old puppet and shows it off. Without skin, it’s even more creepy.

E.T. x Alien

E.T. x Alien

It’s Steven Spielberg meets Ridley Scott in this short trailer by 2nd year students at The Animation Workshop in Denmark. Remember: In space, no one can hear you phone home.

Aliens Baby Power Loader Costume

Aliens Baby Power Loader Costume

This awesome Aliens power loader costume was built by Jason Smith, and makes it look like it’s being piloted not by Ripley, but by his baby daughter. The Alien Queen doesn’t stand a chance.

Augmented Reality Chestburster

Augmented Reality Chestburster

Using AR tech and a special t-shirt, a 3D, moving Alien chestburster pops forth from its wearers chest. Get the app free for iOS or Android, and the T-shirt for 30 bucks or print your own target.

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