Alien

Author J.W. Rinzler’s 336-page hardcover book takes us inside the production of Ridley Scott and Dan O’Bannon’s 1979 science fiction/horror classic Alien. The book includes interviews with the original crew, and photographs, artworks, and storyboards from the production.

Mondo celebrates Mother’s Day with one of Hollywood’s fiercest moms – the Xenomorph Queen from Aliens. The 9″ tall mug also comes with two 2.5″ tall Xenomorph egg shot glasses, as well as chestburster and facehugger swizzle sticks.

The Reebok Alien Stomper 40th Anniversary OG is a reimagining of the iconic sneaker boots that Ellen Ripley wore in Aliens. The shoes take on a more traditional high top form, has a weathered finish, and features unused concept logos created by the Alien design team.

Hellen Die of The Necro-Nom-Nom-Nomicon shares her recipe for a Halloween-meets-Thanksgiving treat. Hellen’s Facehugger Feast Roasted Chicken adds sausage casing and some crab legs to complete the Alien look.

At the 2017 Bricks Cascade, LEGO enthusiast Blair Archer shared his amazing Xenomorph bust with Beyond the Brick. Blair has been working on it for 3 years, mostly looking for certain parts or waiting for them to exist and fit his vision.

A Bathing Ape rides on the release of Alien: Covenant with an Alien-themed collection. The drop features sweaters, hoodies and t-shirts that combine the brand’s ape logo with facehuggers, chestbursters, xenomorphs and glow-in-the-dark print.

(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.

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.

(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.

“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’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.

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.

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.

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.

(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.

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.

(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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Back in 1979, the Alien in Alien wasn’t CGI, but portrayed by a lithe 6’10” Nigerian man named Bolaji Badejo. This footage shows just how creepy his moves could be, even in his underwear.

The Nostromo has become the Chocstromo in this special Easter edition of Alien. When will explorers learn not to mess with the eggs of unknown species – no matter how delicious they look?