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Geek Tyrant
8 hours ago
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- Geek Tyrant
ALIEN: EARTH Isn't Just Another Creature Feature - Creator Noah Hawley Is Asking Bigger, Scarier Questions — GeekTyrant
Noah Hawley wants you to know Alien: Earth isn't just another run-and-scream from the Xenomorph series. Sure, something terrifying is hiding in the shadows, but Hawley's new FX series digs into something more unsettling than a razor-toothed alien. He's after the horror of us. Hawley tells SFX Magazine in a recent interview: "If you have a story about monsters coming to Earth, the question is, will humanity survive? Then the next question is, does humanity deserve to survive?" That question, about whether we're even worth saving, drives the entire show. Set two years before Alien , the series explores a world on the edge of major corporate domination, staring down both an extraterrestrial threat and its own worst impulses. 'This idea about humanity and the terrible things that we do to each other, it really opened my mind as to the types of horror that would populate the show. Not just body horror or creature horror, but also the moral horror of what people do.' In other words, it's not just facehuggers that should keep you up at night, and I love the concepts that he's looking to explore. Hawley's journey to get Alien: Earth made wasn't smooth. He originally pitched a very different idea: 'I came up with this Lost Boy/Peter Pan transhuman story. But it was pre-Disney [merger] and the film studio 20th [Century Fox] was not, in the end, willing to share the IP. It took a few more years before they were willing.' That long development process gave him time to dig deeper. 'But the good thing about taking all that time is that you stress-test it and you really workshop it and you earn it. It's like that first album, you have your whole life to write those songs and then it's the second album that's the hard one.' Alien: Earth premieres on FX and Hulu in the U.S. on August 12. Get ready for something that goes beyond Xenomorphs, and straight into humanity's rotten core.
Geek Tyrant
6 days ago
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- Geek Tyrant
Noah Hawley Knows How ALIEN: EARTH Ends and He's Thinking Five Seasons — GeekTyrant
As we get closer to the premiere of Alien: Earth on FX, series creator Noah Hawley is already thinking long game. In a recent interview with Empire Magazine, Hawley revealed that while the new Alien show doesn't have a step-by-step roadmap beyond Season 1, he knows exactly where it's all heading. 'I don't have it mapped out in any linear way, but I do have the larger arc of it,' Hawley said, offering a glimpse into his vision. When it comes to crafting a story with meaning, Hawley doesn't believe in winging it. 'If you don't know how it ends, how can you know what it means?' While there's been speculation that Alien: Earth could run for five seasons, Hawley stopped short of confirming any official long-term commitment. Still, his comments suggest he's built a narrative with enough weight and mystery to sustain multiple chapters. Whether or not the first season tees up a multi-season arc or leaves fans hanging on a Xenomorph-sized cliffhanger remains to be seen. Set to premiere August 12, 2025, Alien: Earth marks the first time the iconic sci-fi franchise makes the leap to live-action television. In the year 2120, the Earth is governed by five corporations: Prodigy, Weyland-Yutani, Lynch, Dynamic, and Threshold. In this Corporate Era, cyborgs (humans with both biological and artificial parts) and synthetics (humanoid robots with artificial intelligence) exist alongside humans. But the game is changed when the wunderkind Founder and CEO of Prodigy Corporation unlocks a new technological advancement: hybrids (humanoid robots infused with human consciousness). When the mysterious deep space research vessel USCSS Maginot crash-lands on Earth, 'Wendy' and a ragtag group of tactical soldiers make a fateful discovery that puts them face-to-face with the planet's greatest threat. According to previously released details, the series will feature five different monsters, making this easily one of the most creature-heavy entries in the franchise's history. The story centers on Wendy, a character played by Sydney Chandler. Wendy's a new kind of character for the Alien universe as she's a human-robot hybrid with 'a child's brain in a bot's body.' She seems to lead a group of synthetic soliders against the alien threat. Hawley explained: 'Sydney's character is someone who's trying to figure out what her role is in this world and, on some level, the age-old question of, does humanity deserve to survive?' The series also stars Timothy Olyphant as Kirsh, Alex Lawther as Hermit, and Babou Ceesay as Morrow, along with Essie Davis, Adrian Edmondson, David Rysdahl, Lily Newmark, and many more. FX's Alien: Earth is executive-produced by Hawley, alongside franchise legend Ridley Scott, as well as David W. Zucker, Joseph Iberti, Dana Gonzales, and Clayton Krueger. Alien: Earth premieres August 12 on FX and Hulu.
Hindustan Times
08-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
Unveiling the D-Rex! Jurassic World: Rebirth director reveals inspiration behind new mutant dinosaur
Jurassic World: Rebirth is out in the theatres and the latest cast addition to its dinosaur lineup has led many intrigued fans questioning where the inspiration came from. It seems that some eagle-eyed fans hit the target right in terms of theories as director Gareth Edwards has confirmed the origins of one of the movie's scariest and latest additions to the silver screen. This image released by Universal Pictures and Amblin Entertainment shows Luna Blaise in a scene from " Jurassic World: Rebirth." (Jasin Boland/Universal Pictures and Amblin Entertainment via AP)(AP) The inspiration In a conversation with Screen Rant, Edwards revealed that the Distortus rex was inspired in design by the Xenomorph from Alien and Rancor from Star Wars. The D-Rex is meant to be a mutant/ hybrid dinosaur that is partly inspired by the original anti-villain of the original Jurassic Park films: the T-Rex. 'I was like, 'Okay, go rewatch David Lynch's The Elephant Man.' It was this idea of someone who didn't choose for this to happen to them. You might be afraid of them and want them gone, but you start to feel a bit of empathy. They've got breathing difficulties and they can't quite walk properly and things like this. And I like that being torn between it's a monster and I want to get rid of it, but I feel a bit sorry for it as well,' revealed Edwards, on being asked how he envisioned the D-Rex's character and animation. Jurassic Park Wiki, a fan page for the franchise, described a hybrid dinosaur as 'genetically engineered dinosaurs that are made of more than one dinosaurs mixed together which did not exist in the paleontological record'. 'In the mainline canon, most of these hybrids were made by Henry Wu such as the Indominus rex, the Indoraptor, and Scorpios rex. Hybrid dinosaurs appear across a variety of Jurassic Park media such as the toyline Jurassic Park: Chaos Effect and the movies Jurassic World and Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom,' it further adds. If the film were to get a sequel, the use of mutated dinosaurs in the plotline could bear interesting consequences for where the franchise as a whole is taken in the future. Taking inspiration from previous non-dinosaur cinematic aliens is a relatively new trend started by Edwards but was previously used in creating Jurassic World: Dominion's Giganotosaurus as well. The discourse The use of mutant dinosaurs has also prompted an online dialogue among dedicated fans about what this could mean for the future of the franchise. 'Just found out that Jurassic World Rebirth will have a mutant dinosaur that's just created for the film. I really thought we were done with this 'dinosaur antagonists just created for the film' crap after Fallen Kingdom,' one fan wrote. Others, however, seemed excited at the possibility of introducing new and engaging varieties of dinosaurs to the plot. Jurassic World: Rebirth is the seventh movie in the franchise but the first based on a new model and cast. The film was released in theatres in the US on July 2. – By Stuti Gupta
Newsweek
20-06-2025
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- Newsweek
'Jurassic World: Rebirth' Early Reactions Are Very Telling
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. Entertainment gossip and news from Newsweek's network of contributors The new entry in the "Jurassic World" franchise has brought in some heavy hitters. On top of A-list talent leading the cast like Scarlett Johansson and Mahershala Ali, the new franchise chapter, also boasts action director Gareth Edwards. More news: 'King of the Hill' Revival First Clip Confirms Another Original Character's Return The film takes a dramatic turn into showcasing an island where more experimental dinosaurs live. The initial trailers not only showcased these new dinosaurs, but the internet was set ablaze by a giant T Rex that looked like it had been mashed together with a Xenomorph from the "Aliens" franchise. Either way, the new film is set for a theatrical release on July 2, and the early reviews are starting to pour in. #JurassicWorldRebirth hits every note you'd want a Jurassic film to hit, with engaging characters, a great score, great cinematography direction and incredible VFX work by @ILMVFX . Hats off #GarethEdwards @LeDoctor I already want to see it again. — Mark Newbold (@Prefect_Timing) June 20, 2025 Mark Newbold states: "#JurassicWorldRebirthhits every note you'd want a Jurassic film to hit, with engaging characters, a great score, great cinematography direction and incredible VFX work by @ILMVFX. Hats off #GarethEdwards @LeDoctor I already want to see it again." #JurassicWorldRebirth had a solid concept—mutated dinosaurs on a new island. I was intrigued. But the movie just feels blah. It's a string of forgettable scenes that go nowhere. One river sequence stood out, but the rest blurs together. The characters are dull, there's zero… — John Flickinger (@theFLICKpick) June 19, 2025 John Flickinger says: "#JurassicWorldRebirth had a solid concept—mutated dinosaurs on a new island. I was intrigued. But the movie just feels blah. It's a string of forgettable scenes that go nowhere. One river sequence stood out, but the rest blurs together. The characters are dull, there's zero chemistry, and I found myself rooting for the dinosaurs just to feel something. The story plays out like a studio checklist—nothing gets explored, and there's no heart in it. Some of the dino designs bring back that old monster-movie vibe, but the film barely uses them. It just ends, with no momentum, no setup, and no excitement for where this franchise is headed. It's not as awful as the last few, but still feels empty." #JurassicWorldRebirth throws so much at you as you enter the Dino-riddled seas & lands that the tension sits with you throughout. Although a few too many moments were predictable, and others either cute or cringe, it's a fun time loaded with nostalgia & jumps #JurassicWorld — Maude Garrett (@maudegarrett) June 19, 2025 Maude Garrett writes: "#JurassicWorldRebirth throws so much at you as you enter the Dino-riddled seas & lands that the tension sits with you throughout. Although a few too many moments were predictable, and others either cute or cringe, it's a fun time loaded with nostalgia & jumps #JurassicWorld." #JurassicWorldRebirth is a winner! Gareth Edwards knew just how to bring a Jurassic story to screen. I adore the practical movie magic of the original film. Over the years, the franchise has embraced more CGI. Rebirth is indeed loaded with effects-heavy set pieces, but those… — Perri Nemiroff (@PNemiroff) June 19, 2025 Perri Nemiroff echoes the excitement of others with: "#JurassicWorldRebirth is a winner! Gareth Edwards knew just how to bring a Jurassic story to screen. I adore the practical movie magic of the original film. Over the years, the franchise has embraced more CGI. Rebirth is indeed loaded with effects-heavy set pieces, but those digital elements work especially well here because Edwards knew exactly how to ensure the film still had that reach-out-and-touch-it texture — particularly by choosing to film in real locations and shoot the movie on film." I've just watched Jurassic World Rebirth, and I have 2 things to say: 1) It's not good 2) Scarlett Johansson has never looked better — Seth (@sethsfilmreview) June 19, 2025 Seth has a far simpler review: "I've just watched Jurassic World Rebirth, and I have 2 things to say: 1) It's not good 2) Scarlett Johansson has never looked better." #JurassicWorldRebirth is a fantastic addition to the franchise, delivering everything you want and MORE! From the action to the cinematography, Gareth Edwards knows how to craft a great dinosaur movie. This one captures the spirit of the originals and pulls you right back in. — Draven (@DravenReacts) June 19, 2025 Draven Reacts says: "#JurassicWorldRebirth is a fantastic addition to the franchise, delivering everything you want and MORE! From the action to the cinematography, Gareth Edwards knows how to craft a great dinosaur movie. This one captures the spirit of the originals and pulls you right back in." One thing is certain from the early reviews, they all seem to be down the middle in terms of showcasing critics that absolutely loved the entry, or those who simply did not care for it. "Jurassic World: Rebirth" being made was not a shock at all, considering the last three entries made well over $3 billion at the box office collectively. However, time will tell if the franchise will continue. More entertainment: Smash Hit Series 'The Pitt' Gets Major Season 2 Update For more movie news, head to Newsweek.
Geek Feed
08-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Geek Feed
First Trailer for Alien: Earth Brings Back the Retro-Futurism of the '79 Movie
Noah Hawley had delivered some fantastic television with shows like Legion and Fargo , and now he's going to be dabbling in Ridley Scott's iconic IP with Alien: Earth. The series is set to hit FX this August, and we have a new trailer that looks just like it was a spinoff to the original 1979 Alien movie. Check this out: Here's the official description for the series: When the mysterious deep space research vessel USCSS Maginot crash-lands on Earth, 'Wendy' (Sydney Chandler) and a ragtag group of tactical soldiers make a fateful discovery that puts them face-to-face with the planet's greatest threat. Though recent properties like Alien: Romulus have embraced more of the horror elements of the story, it does look like Earth is going to be tackling more of the existential themes that Prometheus was going for—what with the character of Wendy being a human put into a synthetic body. Besides the Xenomorph, it also looks like there are going to be other creatures that will be introduced in the series. It's possible that these were all just grown out of experiments with the Xenomorph, and our poor characters are just going to be subject to whatever punishment the humans on the ship had summoned for playing god. Admittedly, the Alien franchise had been in a slump since Covenant, but Romulus was great, and this show looks pretty amazing as well. I'm just hoping that it keeps to the more philosophical themes because I don't need to watch hours of a series of just aliens murdering people brutally one by one. Watch out for Alien: Earth when it comes to FX on Aug. 12.
