Alien 5 Updates

"I can promise you something new, something completely different from what's been seen before." --Joss Whedon, Alien 5 script writer.

August 20, 1997... Alien Resurrection screenwriter Joss Whedon signed an exclusive $20 mil deal with Twentieth Century Fox. His production company, Mutant Enemy, Inc., will develop projects for the studio -- one of which may become the next Alien feature. [Sent in anonymously.]

November 30, 1997... Okay, so you've got Ripley back. What do you do now? Well, heck, make another sequel, of course. We've been keeping a file over the fast few months on any hints an Alien 5 may be in development, and we've been busy collecting it all together.

Weaver has stated that there will definitely be a fifth installment and has even dropped hints that she's ready to begin negotiations with Fox. It's also rumored that both Weaver and Ryder have signed to do two (count them) two new Alien films -- but we feel that's just fanboy wish material at this point. Fox hasn't signed either actress to a fifth film just yet, preferring to test the waters first and see how well AR is received (and makes m-o-n-e-y.) If it goes down (and we expect it will), Weaver's going to be playing in the $20 million dollars league for number five. [Scoops provided by 'Widgett', Michael Bourne, anonymously.]

December 2, 1997... Entertainment Weekly has Fox chairman Tom Rothman confirm that a fifth film is definately a reality, and Joss Whedon mentions he'll be taking first crack at Alien 5 (our inside sources confirm this.) One possible, very early title for the project is mentioned: 'Alien Revelation'. The film may be ready for a Christmas 1999 release. One anonymous scooper tells us that Earth is involved in the storyline but 'not in the way fans think', and Whedon hinted that a "big story" has yet to be told, with the fourth film being a "prologue" to "interesting things" taking place on Earth. Jean-Pierre Jeunet will not return to direct. But with the moderate-but-not-as-much-as-hoped-for opening box office of #4, will the plans for #5 develop as fast as the critter inside John Hurt's chest or stall a la Batman 5?[Scoops sent in by Jo, 'akasch', 'The Clown Prince', 'Ace', 'zltripley', 'D.F. Reaper', 'Lo Fi Boi', anonymously.]

December 14, 1997... So if the thought of an Alien 5 is nothing more than a pipe dream at this point, why is there a connection to (but nothing there) at the website www.alien5.com? [Sent in by the sneaky 'Mulch Man'.]

December 23, 1997... Further information about who owns the registry on the Internet "Alien 5" domain name: [Thanks to 'miale'.]

June 21, 1998... A storm of controversy has arose about an Internet rumor that Sigourney Weaver has signed a contract worth $20 million to star in Alien 5. If that were indeed true the industry trades (Variety and The Hollywood Reporter) would have made it front page material. And our Fox contacts insist that the project hasn't progressed farther than the stage of wishful thinking just yet but that if Weaver is to return her asking price would be around that figure. [Credit 'Big Man From Big B.A', and anonymous.]

June 23, 1998... Ok, listen up Alien fans: you're being had by the mainstream press, plain and simple. We don't care if you've seen it reported on MTV, in magazines, on your local radio entertainment show or by the manager of the nearest comic book store. Sigourney Weaver has not signed for twenty million dollars to star in Alien 5. It is a bogus rumor that's gone amok. Weaver's next picture isn't even SF. We're not discounting a future scenario where Weaver gets twenty million to reprise Ripley again -- it's just that it's not happening right now. [Thanks to the many Alien fans for doing their duty -- hang in there until it does become a reality.]

July 5, 1998... Just recieved news on who MAY direct the 5th Alien movie, possibly Sigourney Weaver, or Joss Whedon, the scriptwriter, or THE MAN, RIDLEY SCOTT. This could be intresting.....[Sent in anonymously.]

July 13, 1998... Lots of info today... Got info that says Sigourney Weaver WILL NOT direct the 5th Alien film but James Cameron Might! This comes from news the Micheal Biehn could reprise his role as Corporal Dwayne Hicks but only if Cameron directs. Micheal HAS BEEN offered a contract by FOX! (one of my favorite marines. The Clone of course) It is also rumored that Bill Paxton could reprise his role of Hudson but is doubtful since Bill is rumored to be in Twister 2 later this year. (But it would be cool if he did come back though. And it too, would be a clone.) There is also a rumored scene where Ripley and Call are walking on the Sulaco in the room where the Marines ate and she (Ripley) starts having flashbacks when she sees marks on the table from Bishop's knife trick. Speaking of Bishop, Lance Henriksen has been offered a contract by FOX to repise his role as Bishop. Who would be repaired by the company after Alien 3. The 5th Alien movie may also explain how the facehugger got on board the ship, Says Whedon. {Sent in annonymously} Personal note:Hey we brought Ripley back, why not bring back Hicks and Hudson, ahhh heck, while were at it, bring back all the Marines! It'll be a big reunion, you know, go out. Kill some aliens. It'll be like old times!

5-6-00... First update in 2 years (jeez...) Alien 5 has been scrapped, but Ain't It Cool News, a reliable source, reports that James Cameron could be producing an Alien Vs. Predator movie. Reports say that there is a script written, but it is not the script that is written by Peter Briggs (I think that is his name). So I'll keep you updated when I here anything, but if you hear anything about this project, contact me.

If you have any more updates for me, and they come from reliable sources, send them to me. Thank You.

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