Alien Remake or Alien Origins

**Greygor** · 05-28-2009, 02:29 AM

There have been rumours for a while that Fox wanted to revive this franchise that led to speculation of a reboot.

Bloody Disgusting news has more on that

I know I defend (some) remakes, but there are those occasions that cause me to vomit a little in my mouth and then brush my teeth for hours trying to get the taste out. I just got back from spending an hour in the bathroom and no matter how hard I brushed, how much toothpaste I used, or how much mouthwash I swished, the taste just wouldn't go away. Alien is getting the ol' reboot treatment, courtesy of the fine folks at 20th Century Fox. Read on for the skinny.

Update (12:07am, May 2: We just heard from a separate reliable source that Fox is possibly working on an origins story, as opposed to a straight-up remake. Still...

In January we broke the news that Robert Rodriguez's Troublemaker Studios would be producing a reboot of Predator for 20th Century Fox. Our regular tipster was proven correct once again as the story was confirmed in April. Our tipster even scooped us on who would be penning the remake, now titled Predators.

So Mr. Anonymous is back again. And being that 20th Century Fox is remaking Predator, it doesn't surprise me at all that Fox is also going back to their catalog for a reboot of Ridley Scott's Alien.

What our tipster informed us is that - opposite the Predator situation - the plan is to stick with the original concept of only one alien on the ship.

Michael Costigan, Ridley Scott and even Tony Scott are all on board to produce and have tapped Carl Rinsch to get beyond the camera and bring a new Ripley to the big screen.

Who is Carl Rinsch? I'm being told he's a commercial/music video director and does work for Scott Free Productions, who is also producing the remake.

In the original, the terror begins when the crew of a spaceship investigates a transmission from a desolate planet, and discovers a life form that is perfectly evolved to annihilate mankind. One by one, each crew member is slain until only Ripley is left, leading to an explosive conclusion that sets the stage for its stunning sequel, Aliens (my favorite film of all-time).

We'll keep you posted on any updates, but that's what we got for you this evening. Remember to take it as rumor until confirmed as many projects change through the course of development.

I'd prefer a prequel to a reboot I think

**Cactusakic** · 05-28-2009, 02:31 AM

I couldn't care less about the property (never been that big of a fan of the Alien franchise), but this reboot trend is already getting annoying.

**Greygor** · 05-28-2009, 02:35 AM

Originally Posted by Cactusakic

I couldn't care less about the property (never been that big of a fan of the Alien franchise), but this reboot trend is already getting annoying.

If the original idea is good but poorly executed I don't object to a reboot, e.g. Daredevil.

But to me Alien & Aliens stand as 2 classic films with different flavours, claustrophobic horror, and gung-ho Action.

There is no need to re-boot or re-make these.

Would I still be interested in a new film in this franchise? Sure, but make it original.

**afroloq** · 05-28-2009, 03:07 AM

Can we get a reboot of Bill and Ted while we are at it????

**Sam Little** · 05-28-2009, 03:27 AM

I'd be up for a prequel rather than a reboot. Leave Ripley out of it though. Just have an earlier group of astronauts encounter the Aliens on their home planet. I think it might be interesting if Tony Scott actually directed it. It would look cool at least.

**Brother Power the Gong** · 05-28-2009, 03:36 AM

Origins

**Tom Burgos** · 05-28-2009, 03:57 AM

I hope they reboot Casablanca.
It's about time.

**afroloq** · 05-28-2009, 04:08 AM

I am hoping for a reboot of Forrest Gump, a prequel to Pulp Fiction and a part II of Apollo 13.

and while we are at it...let's get an uncut remake of Roots for TV

**DaveCummings** · 05-28-2009, 04:17 AM

I dunno. I'm kinda iffy when it comes to remakes. But I'll do what I did when it came to the Halloween remake. I was all for it, because though the original was a classic, it's reputation was tarished by horrible sequels, so I feel that a remake or reboot is great for a fresh start...especially if the remake is well done. If it sucks, who cares, I still have Alien and Aliens to enjoy. If it rocks, I'll be fucking happy as hell. Which is also where I stand on the Nightmare on Elm Street remake.

**Tom Burgos** · 05-28-2009, 04:22 AM

Now seriously, I would love to see Sam Raimi or Guillermo Del Toro or David Fincher (has he ever done straight up horror?)remake Suspiria

I know the film is a cult classic in a lot of circles, but I personally believe a good director could make this little gem fresh for today's audiences (I just hope they DO NOT rate it PG 13)