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When pitching a movie to Ridley Scott, you had better be quick about it. The 86-year-old has a lot on his plate, after all.

“I say, ‘Narrow it down to something very simple and brief — tell me the film in two sentences,’ ” says the renowned and prolific British director of such films as Blade Runner, Alien and Napoleon. “You should light the idea up, and within that you’ve got to have a fuse — a time bomb. When you just have [characters] doing something for something’s sake, that’s dangerous.”

A lit fuse could be, for instance, a group of young scavengers trapped on a derelict space station that’s going to crash into a planet’s rings in 36 hours — the plot of the summer hit Alien: Romulus, which was produced by Scott and his Scott Free production company and surprised the industry by earning $350 million globally.

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Just announced last week, Fede Alvarez’s Alien: Romulus is getting an official VHS release from 20th Century Studios, and the limited edition tapes are now available for pre-order.

Scheduled to begin shipping on December 3, you can pre-order the Alien: Romulus VHS tape through Walmart’s website Right Now for $59.96. Grab your copy while supplies last.

The Alien: Romulus VHS comes in the wake of Bloody Disgusting offering up an official Terrifier 2 VHS at Walmart stores, which was the first wide release VHS tape in many years.

Check out the box art for the upcoming official Alien: Romulus VHS release below, which will be in a Full Screen 4×3 aspect ratio with an English Stereo Language Track.

This fully functioning VHS tape was created in celebration of the 45th anniversary of the legendary Alien franchise, and the box features artwork by renowned artist Matt Ferguson.

The film is now available...

Paul Mescal and his co-stars are continuing their promotion of Gladiator II!

The 28-year-old actor was joined by co-stars Fred Hechinger and Connie Nielsen, as well as producer Michael Pruss, at the film’s Australia premiere held at Icc Sydney on Wednesday (October 30) in Sydney, Australia.

The Ridley Scott-film hits theaters on November 22, which is the same day as the Wicked movie’s release. Paul recently shared his thoughts on sharing a release date with another huge film. Both Wicked and the Gladiator sequel are expected to be big office hits.

If you don’t know, a fan theory about Paul‘s character was finally confirmed in the Gladiator II trailer.

Browse through the gallery to see photos of Paul Mescal and his co-stars as the Sydney premiere…...

Two classic sci-fi horror franchises were recently given new leases of life, with the Predator returning to hunt his Prey in Dan Trachtenberg's 2022 movie, and the Xenomorphs back to their chest-bursting best in this year's Alien: Romulus.

Both films were critically-acclaimed and very popular with audiences, so it shouldn't come as much of a surprise to learn that Disney-owned 20th Century Studios is planning more instalments.

We already knew that a Prey spin-off titled Badlands was in the works, but 20th Century Studios boss Steve Asbell has now revealed that a "secret" Predator movie will also be with us next year that will also be helmed by Trachtenberg. Badlands will be a theatrical release, but it sounds like this other film will be going straight to streaming.

"There’s a second Predator movie that we have different plans for. Dan has actually directed both. There’s a secret Predator...

Turns out, Pedro Pascal found filming “Gladiator II” to be quite the challenge at his age.

“The distinguishing and incomparable aspect of the whole experience would be getting my ass kicked by Paul Mescal,” he told Entertainment Weekly in an interview published Tuesday. “Elder abuse, we call it.”

“I’m getting up there — or, I’m not getting up there, I am up there,” the 49-year-old actor added. “A lot of work has been really physical, and I love that, but it was more challenging than it’s ever been for me.”

Pascal stars in the Ridley Scott-directed sequel as General Marcus Acacius, who trained under the original film’s Maximus Decimus Meridius. His co-star Mescal is Lucius Verus II, who finds out that he’s the son of Maximus (portrayed by Russell Crowe in the first movie) and not Lucius Verus I.

The stars became fast friends while filming the movie.

Burbank, CA – Today, Director Fede Alvarez announced at a special Beyond Fest partnered screening at the Aero Theater in Los Angeles that 20th Century Studios will release the terrifying sci-fi horror thriller Alien: Romulus on limited edition VHS December 3. An ultimate movie collector’s dream, the fully functioning VHS tape was created to celebrate the 45th anniversary of the legendary Alien franchise; the box features artwork by renowned artist Matt Ferguson.

Talent In Attendance: David Jonsson, Isabela Merced, Shane Mahan, Matt Ferguson, and Lee Gilmore. The Q&a was moderated by Jim Hemphill at Indiewire.

Director Fede Alvarez takes the phenomenally successful Alien franchise back to its iconic roots in the next jaw-dropping installment heralded by critics as “sheer terror” and “utterly breathtaking”. Alien: Romulus is Certified Fresh on Rotten Tomatoes and has already thrilled audiences at the box office, becoming the second-highest-grossing film in the Alien franchise globally.

Alien: Romulus...

Director Fede Alvarez announced at a special Beyond Fest partnered screening at the Aero Theater in Los Angeles that 20th Century Studios will release the terrifying sci-fi horror thriller, Alien: Romulus, on limited edition VHS December 3. An ultimate movie collector’s dream, the fully functioning VHS tape was created in celebration of the 45th anniversary of the legendary Alien franchise, the box features artwork by renowned artist Matt Ferguson.

Director Fede Alvarez takes the phenomenally successful Alien franchise back to its iconic roots in the next jaw-dropping installment heralded by critics as “sheer terror” and “utterly breathtaking”. Alien: Romulus is Certified-Fresh on Rotten Tomatoes and has already thrilled audiences at the box office, becoming the second highest grossing film in the Alien franchise globally.

Alien: Romulus is the start of a new chapter with a brand-new story unlike any other Alien movie that came before it, featuring all-new creatures and...

Exciting news coming out of the Alien / Alien: Romulus Beyond Fest double feature: along with Alien: Romulus heading to 4K Uhd and Blu-ray, it will also be available as a limited edition VHS and we have all the details:

"20th Century Studios will release the terrifying sci-fi horror thriller, Alien: Romulus, on limited edition VHS December 3. An ultimate movie collector’s dream, the fully functioning VHS tape was created in celebration of the 45th anniversary of the legendary Alien franchise, the box features artwork by renowned artist Matt Ferguson.

The film is now available on digital and will also be released on 4K Uhd, Blu-ray and DVD on December 3, with exclusive bonus features, including featurettes with filmmakers Fede Alvarez and Ridley Scott, behind the scenes content, and alternate and extended scenes."

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"This truly terrifying sci-fi horror-thriller takes the phenomenally successful Alien franchise back to its iconic roots. While...

The resurgence of the VHS format continues with 20th Century Studios announcing that they’ll be releasing Alien: Romulus on limited edition VHS on December 3, 2024!

The fully functioning VHS tape was created in celebration of the 45th anniversary of the legendary Alien franchise, and the box features artwork by renowned artist Matt Ferguson.

Check out the box art for the upcoming official Alien: Romulus VHS release below, which will be in a Full Screen 4×3 aspect ratio with an English Stereo Language Track.

The film is now available on digital and will also be released on 4K Uhd, Blu-ray and DVD on December 3, with exclusive bonus features, including featurettes with filmmakers Fede Alvarez and Ridley Scott, behind the scenes content, and alternate and extended scenes.

This truly terrifying sci-fi horror-thriller takes the phenomenally successful Alien franchise back to its iconic roots. While scavenging the deep ends of a derelict space station,...

Paramount Pictures has unwrapped a host of character posters for Ridley Scott’s highly anticipated sequel ‘Gladiator II’.

The sequel continues the epic saga of power, intrigue, and vengeance set in Ancient Rome. Years after witnessing the death of the revered hero Maximus at the hands of his uncle, Lucius (Paul Mescal) is forced to enter the Colosseum after his home is conquered by the tyrannical Emperors who now lead Rome with an iron fist. With rage in his heart and the future of the Empire at stake, Lucius must look to his past to find strength and honour to return the glory of Rome to its people.

The movie stars Paul Mescal, Pedro Pascal, Joseph Quinn, Fred Hechinger, Lior Raz, Derek Jacobi, with Connie Nielsen and Denzel Washington.

Also in news – Hugh Jackman & Kate Hudson to team on musical ‘Song Sung Blue’

Based on characters by David Franzoni, Scott...

Fede Álvarez's franchise revival, Alien: Romulus, was a big hit at the box office, so we wouldn't be at all surprised if the Don't Breathe director was already in talks to helm a sequel.

If you happened to miss the movie on the big screen, Romulus is now available to purchase on Digital platforms, and Fandango has officially released an extended preview spotlighting what might be the most intense few minutes of the movie.

In the clip, we see Rain Carradine and her makeshift crew arrive at the seemingly abandoned and decommissioned Remus space station to salvage some fuel for their journey to a more hospitable planet.

Unfortunately, they soon find out that dozens of face-huggers were in the process of being transported in stasis, and are released when Andy tries to access the ship's computer.

While Andy, Tyler and Bjorn fight for their lives against the relentless creatures,...

The legendary Alien franchise gives birth to an all-new terrifying sci-fi horror thriller when 20th Century Studios’ Alien: Romulus arrives to digital retailers on October 15 and on 4K Ultra HD, Blu-ray and DVD on December 3.

Alien: Romulus is the start of a new chapter with a brand-new story unlike any other Alien movie that came before it, featuring all-new creatures and characters that are “tense enough to grab you by the throat”. Fans can delve deeper into the Alien franchise with all-new exclusive bonus features, including featurettes with filmmakers Fede Alvarez and Ridley Scott, behind the scenes content, and alternate and extended scenes. The 4K Uhd will be available in a collectible limited edition SteelBook® with custom artwork and packaging.

Director Fede Alvarez takes the phenomenally successful Alien franchise back to its iconic roots in the next jaw-dropping installment heralded by critics as “sheer terror” and “utterly breathtaking”. Alien: Romulus...

Ridley Scott’s Gladiator II will start its Asian box office campaign in Japan. The Tokyo International Film Festival revealed Friday that it will host the Asian premiere of the epic sequel on Nov. 5 — more than two weeks ahead of its North American release over the Thanksgiving weekend on Nov. 22. The screening is a coup for Japan’s leading film festival, which used to regularly host Hollywood premieres but suffered a dry spell over the past decade as the studio’s shifted their marketing efforts towards China’s once-booming box office.

Scott won’t be in Japan to walk the festival’s red carpet, but the Gladiator II cast will be out in force for the Tokyo premiere. Star Paul Mescal is planning his very first visit to Japan to attend the gala screening. He’ll be joined by co-stars Denzel Washington, Fred Hechinger and Connie Nielsen, along with Gladiator II producers Douglas Wick,...

A new “Making of an Epic” featurette for Gladiator II has just been released. You can check it out above! The film will be available only in theaters on November 22, 2024!

Synopsis: From legendary director Ridley Scott, Gladiator II continues the epic saga of power, intrigue, and vengeance set in Ancient Rome. Years after witnessing the death of the revered hero Maximus at the hands of his uncle, Lucius (Paul Mescal) is forced to enter the Colosseum after his home is conquered by the tyrannical Emperors who now lead Rome with an iron fist. With rage in his heart and the future of the Empire at stake, Lucius must look to his past to find strength and honor to return the glory of Rome to its people.

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Genre: Action, Adventure, Drama Starring: Paul Mescal, Pedro Pascal, Joseph Quinn, Fred Hechinger, Lior Raz, Derek Jacobi, with Connie Nielsen and...

20th Century Studios has confirmed (via SFFGazette.com) that Alien: Romulus will be released on Digital on October 15 and on 4K Ultra HD, Blu-ray and DVD on December 3.

The movie, which has so far grossed over $340 million at the worldwide box office, is "Certified Fresh" on Rotten Tomatoes at 80% and won the approval of fans who had all but given up on the franchise after Ridley Scott's divisive prequels.

The home entertainment release will include all-new exclusive bonus features, including featurettes with filmmakers Fede Alvarez and Scott, behind-the-scenes content, and alternate and extended scenes. The 4K Uhd will be available in a collectable limited edition SteelBook with custom artwork and packaging.

The original 1979 sci-fi thriller, Alien, is celebrating its 45th anniversary this year and a 2-Movie Collection digital bundle (Alien & Alien: Romulus) will also be available on October 15 in 4K Uhd, HD and Sd.

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One of the most talked-about - not to mention divisive - elements of Fede Alvarez's Alien: Romulus was the introduction of another Xenomorph/human hybrid in the last act, and previously-released concept art has revealed that a number of different designs for the creature were considered.

Towards the end of the film, a pregnant and dying Kay (Isabela Merced) injects herself with the Rook android's Prometheus 5 formula to keep herself alive. Though she does survive (for a while), this ultimately results in her giving birth to a pretty damn terrifying hybrid, which kills its mother and very nearly manages to eliminate Rain (Cailee Spaeny) and Andy (David Jonsson) before being blasted into space.

Now, concept artist Dane Hallett has shared some more of his work to Instagram, and it seems the Offspring's original final form was going to look a lot more like a standard Xenomorph.

"After the project was shot,...

A brand-new trailer and official poster for Gladiator II have been released. The forthcoming film stars Paul Mescal and Pedro Pascal; is directed by Ridley Scott; and will be available only in theaters on November 22, 2024!

Synopsis: From legendary director Ridley Scott, Gladiator II continues the epic saga of power, intrigue, and vengeance set in Ancient Rome. Years after witnessing the death of the revered hero Maximus at the hands of his uncle, Lucius (Paul Mescal) is forced to enter the Colosseum after his home is conquered by the tyrannical Emperors who now lead Rome with an iron fist. With rage in his heart and the future of the Empire at stake, Lucius must look to his past to find strength and honor to return the glory of Rome to its people.

About The Film

Genre: Action, Adventure, Drama Starring: Paul Mescal, Pedro Pascal, Joseph Quinn, Fred Hechinger, Lior Raz, Derek Jacobi,...

In addition to dropping the rap music, Paramount Pictures’ new trailer for Gladiator II drops a confirmation that Lucius’ father was Maximus. Of course, given that this is a sequel and that Maximus was killed in the original film, we won’t be seeing Russell Crowe involved in his son’s life in the gladiator arena.

The trailer shows off a CGI baboon and a flooded arena, and includes Lucius uttering Maximus’ famous line: “I will have my vengeance.”

“From legendary director Ridley Scott, Gladiator II continues the epic saga of power, intrigue, and vengeance set in Ancient Rome. Years after witnessing the death of the revered hero Maximus at the hands of his uncle, Lucius is forced to enter the Colosseum after his home is conquered by the tyrannical Emperors who now lead Rome with an iron fist,” reads Paramount Pictures’ official synopsis. “With rage in his heart and...

Paramount Pictures has unleashed a new trailer for Ridley Scott’s highly anticipated sequel ‘Gladiator II’.

The sequel continues the epic saga of power, intrigue, and vengeance set in Ancient Rome. Years after witnessing the death of the revered hero Maximus at the hands of his uncle, Lucius (Paul Mescal) is forced to enter the Colosseum after his home is conquered by the tyrannical Emperors who now lead Rome with an iron fist. With rage in his heart and the future of the Empire at stake, Lucius must look to his past to find strength and honour to return the glory of Rome to its people.

The movie stars Paul Mescal, Pedro Pascal, Joseph Quinn, Fred Hechinger, Lior Raz, Derek Jacobi, with Connie Nielsen and Denzel Washington.

Based on characters by David Franzoni, Scott is returning to direct and produce the feature. David Scarpa has penned the script for the sequel,...

Russell Crowe may not be in “Gladiator II,” but his late character Maximus has been revealed at last to be the father of Paul Mescal’s lead Lucius.

The latest trailer for Ridley Scott’s highly-anticipated epic sequel has confirmed that Crowe’s Maximus fathered Lucius with Lucilla (Connie Nielsen), as long suspected. Lucius is the nephew of Commodus (Joaquin Phoenix) who was killed by Russell Crowe’s Maximus; the character is also the grandson of Marcus Aurelius (Richard Harris). Maximus died in “Gladiator.”

Spencer Treat Clark played Lucius in the 2000 feature.

“Gladiator II” is set 20 years after the events of the first film. Joseph Quinn, Pedro Pascal, and Denzel Washington co-star.

The official synopsis reads: “From legendary director Ridley Scott, ‘Gladiator II’ continues the epic saga of power, intrigue, and vengeance set in Ancient Rome. Years after witnessing the death of the revered hero Maximus at the hands of his uncle,...

Prepare to be entertained, promises the new look at Ridley Scott’s much-anticipated follow-up, Gladiator II.

In a second epic trailer, Paul Mescal’s Lucius forms an uneasy alliance with Denzel Washington’s Macrinus, a Roman power player who uses the former’s fury as a tool for his own aims. “I will never be your instrument,” Lucius says in the new spot, teased yesterday, “but I will have my vengeance.”

The movie stars Paul Mescal, Denzel Washington, Pedro Pascal, Joseph Quinn and Connnie Nielsen, who reprises her role from the original pic.

The film’s first trailer, dropped in early July, became one of Paramount Pictures’ top performers, ahead of another hyped sequel, Top Gun: Maverick, racking up more than 180 million views in a little over 48 hours.

Gladiator II, which comes 24 years after the original starring Russell Crowe as a revenge-seeking general-turned-slave, will debut Nov. 22, a week ahead of Thanksgiving.

A new “Gladiator 2” trailer is here, offering a more extensive preview of Paramount’s epic sequel to the Best Picture-winning 2000 film.

Ridley Scott is back in the director’s chair for the aptly named “Gladiator II,” which finds Paul Mescal playing the grown son of Connie Nielsen’s character from the first film, Lucius. In an epic journey that mirrors the one Crowe’s Maximus went on in “Gladiator,” the sequel finds Mescal crossing paths with those who wronged him in the gladiatorial arena with an A-list ensemble that includes Pedro Pascal and Denzel Washington. “With rage in his heart and the future of the Empire at stake, Lucius must look to his past to find strength and honor to return the glory of Rome to its people,” the official synopsis states.

David Scarpa, the screenwriter behind Scott’s “Napoleon” and “All the Money in the World,” wrote the...

Paramount Pictures has revealed the new trailer and poster for Gladiator II, which will open in theaters on November 22, 2024. Ridley Scott directed the sequel.

Gladiator II continues the epic saga of power, intrigue, and vengeance set in Ancient Rome. Years after witnessing the revered hero Maximus’s death at his uncle’s hands, Lucius (Paul Mescal) is forced to enter the Colosseum after his home is conquered by the tyrannical Emperors who now lead Rome with an iron fist.

With rage in his heart and the future of the Empire at stake, Lucius must look to his past to find strength and honor to return Rome’s glory to its people.

The anticipated film stars Paul Mescal, Pedro Pascal, Joseph Quinn, Fred Hechinger, Lior Raz, and Derek Jacobi, with Connie Nielsen and Denzel Washington. It has been rated R for strong, bloody violence.

Douglas Wick, Ridley Scott, Lucy Fisher, Michael Pruss,...

Fede Alvarez's Alien: Romulus contains quite a few call-backs to Ridley Scott's original masterpiece and James Cameron's sequel, but - somewhat controversially - it also reintroduces a concept from one of the less popular movies in the franchise, Alien: Resurrection.

Towards the end of the film, a pregnant and dying Kay (Isabela Merced) injects herself with the Rook android's Prometheus 5 formula to keep herself alive. Though she does survive (for a while), this ultimately results in her giving birth to a monstrous human/alien hybrid that kills its own mother almost immediately.

Named "The Offspring" in the credits, this rather terrifying creature does look a lot better than the albino monstrosity from Resurrection, but introducing another hybrid did result in some backlash, and for a lot of fans, the decision tarnished the movie’s final act.

Now, concept artist Dane Hallett has unveiled another alternate design for the Offspring,...

Alien: Romulus arrived in theaters last month, earning positive reviews (it's "Certified Fresh" on Rotten Tomatoes at 80%) and an impressive $315 million and counting at the worldwide box office.

October will see the release of an Alien: Romulus comic book one-shot from Marvel Comics that tackles one of the movie's lingering mysteries. Today, you can take a look at all the covers and never-before-seen interior artwork (via SFFGazette.com).

On sale on October 16, Alien: Romulus #1 is written by horror master Zac Thompson and illustrated by rising star Daniel Picciotto.

The movie took Alien storytelling back to its roots with a thrilling saga of young space colonizers coming face to face with the most terrifying life form in the universe. Marvel's one-shot will take place prior to the events of the film, providing an illuminating backstory behind Romulus' main threat.

Made in close partnership with Director Fede Alvarez and frequent collaborator Rodo Sayagues,...

Kristen Stewart announced at the beginning of 2024 that she was quitting acting until she got her long-gestated feature directorial debut The Chronology of Water over the line.

The actress and director has achieved her ambition with a first image released today showing her on the set directing Imogen Poots in the lead role.

The movie is adapted from Lidia Yuknavitch’s best-selling 2011 memoir of the same name, with Stewart taking screenplay co-writing credits with Andy Mingo.

A tale of turning trauma into art, the personal story follows protagonist Lidia from her earliest childhood memories in the Pacific Northwest, through explosive misfires and mistakes, children that almost-were, toxic relationships, art heroes, wins and losses.

Drifting in the water of Lidia’s memories, the film follows her journey to becoming a professional writer and repossessing her story by writing one she can live with. The film is billed as “an in-depth exploration of sexuality,...

The first look at Kristen Stewart’s feature directorial debut, “The Chronology of Water,” is finally here.

The Oscar-nominated actor is pictured above on set with star Imogen Poots, who portrays author Lidia Yuknavitch in the film adaptation of her 2011 bestselling memoir of the same name.

According to the film’s official synopsis, it’s “about turning trauma into art” and follows Lidia “from her earliest childhood memories in the Pacific Northwest, through explosive misfires and mistakes, children that almost-were, toxic relationships, art heroes, wins and losses.”

The film “drifts in the water of Lidia’s memories on her journey to become a professional writer, repossessing her own story by writing one she can live with,” the description continues. “‘The Chronology of Water’ is an in-depth exploration of sexuality, of creativity, an unflinching stare at all the gory details of having a female body and a sensitive depiction of the emotional vocabulary of youth.

Les Films du Losange and WME Independent have taken on sales for Kristen Stewart’s directorial feature debut The Chronology Of Water.

The film, which releases a first look image today, shot in Latvia and Malta over six weeks in June/July.

The screenplay is written by Stewart and Andy Mingo adapted from Lidia Yuknavitch’s best-selling memoir.

WME Independent is handling North American sales. Les Films du Losange is on board for international sales and French distribution.

The cast of The Chronology of Water includes Imogen Poots as Lidia, Thora Birch, Earl Cave, Michael Epp, Susannah Flood, Kim Gordon and Jim Belushi.

Alien: Romulus contains quite a few call-backs to Ridley Scott's original masterpiece and James Cameron's sequel, but it also reintroduces a concept from one of the less popular movies in the franchise, Alien: Resurrection.

Towards the end of the film, a pregnant and dying Kay injects herself with the Prometheus 5 formula to keep herself alive. Though she does survive (for a while), this ultimately results in her giving birth to a human/alien hybrid.

Named "The Offspring" in the credits, this rather terrifying creature does look a lot better than the albino monstrosity from Resurrection, but introducing another hybrid was a choice that not everyone was fully on board with... including the studio!

While speaking to THR, director Fede Alvarez revealed that the studio did initially have some reservations.

"They did [push back] at the beginning [with regard to the Offspring], but not because they didn’t like it. They just thought, 'Is it too much?...

Apple Original Films announced today that Napoleon: The Director’s Cut, a new version of Ridley Scott’s historical epic featuring 48 minutes of never-before-seen footage, is now available to stream globally on Apple TV+.

Starring Joaquin Phoenix as the French emperor and military leader, Napoleon grossed over $221 million worldwide last year when Columbia Pictures put it in theaters, garnering three Academy Award nominations for Best Achievement in Visual Effects, Best Achievement in Production Design and Best Achievement in Costume Design. The film is a fresh and personal look at Napoleon’s origins and his swift, ruthless climb to emperor, viewed through the prism of his addictive and often volatile relationship with his wife and one true love, Josephine (Vanessa Kirby).

The director’s cut delves deeper into Josephine’s origin story and features more extravagant costumes, new larger-than-life sets, and the previously unreleased Battle of Marengo scene. The audience is...

Apple Original Films wants audiences to experience Ridley Scott’s Napoleon like never before with Napoleon: The Director’s Cut, now streaming on Apple TV+. The Director’s Cut includes 48 minutes of new, never-before-seen footage from Scott’s historical epic, which stars Joaquin Phoenix as the French emperor Napoleon Bonaparte.

In addition to marching on $221M+ at the worldwide box office, Ridley Scott’s Napoleon received three Academy Award nominations for Best Achievement in Visual Effects, Best Achievement in Production Design, and Best Achievement in Costume Design. In addition to a stand-out performance by Vanessa Kirby as Josephine Bonaparte, Napoleon features visual spectacles when recreating some of the French military strategist’s most devious attacks. The Battle of Austerlitz is particularly brutal, with Napoleon baiting his enemies onto a partially frozen body of water and then destroying the surface with heavy artillery.

Napoleon: The Director’s Cut stars Joaquin...

Ridley Scott’s director’s cut of his 2023 historical epic Napoleon has landed on Apple TV+.

Apple Original Films has released a new version with 48 minutes of never-before-seen footage from the Oscar-nominated tentpole. Napoleon: The Director’s Cut stars Joaquin Phoenix as the French emperor and dives deeper into the origins and ascent of the military leader through the prism of his often volatile relationship with his wife, Josephine, played by Vanessa Kirby.

The director’s cut also focuses on Josephine’s own origin story with what Apple promises are more extravagant costumes, new larger-than-life sets and the previously unreleased Battle of Marengo scene. The original Napoleon film, with a screenplay by David Scarpa, spanned three decades of European history as the military commander triumphed in the Revolutionary Wars and rose to become Emperor of France in 1804, only to end his life in exile.

Napoleon: The Director’s Cut

Napoleon...

Anyone looking to pick a fight with Gladiator II‘s Pedro Pascal may want to think again, according to his co-star Paul Mescal, who speaks about the actor’s physical prowess in a new interview with Empire.

“I think I’d win in a fight between me and Pedro, but he’s deceptive,” said Mescal. “Pedro is one of the funniest men that I know, but he could f**k s**t up. Like, absolutely categorically. There’s a beast in there for sure.”

Mescal’s comments echo those of Pascal, who in an earlier interview with Vanity Fair, said he came to refer to his co-star as “Brick Wall Paul.”

“He got so strong,” recalled the actor. “I would rather be thrown from a building than have to fight him again. To go up against somebody that fit and that talented and that much younger….”

Empire’s cover story...

Alien: Romulus is set at some point in the 57-year gap between Ridley Scott's original and James Cameron's Aliens, which means Ellen Ripley was out there - somewhere!

The movie contains several call-backs to earlier films in the franchise, but aside from that quote towards the end, there didn't appear to be any direct references or nods to Sigourney Weaver's iconic heroine.

Or so we thought!

While chatting to the ReelBlend podcast, director Fede Álvarez revealed that there are “a few clues I’ve planted in the movie,” before adding that “it kind of defeats the whole purpose” if he points out exactly what they are.

There's been some speculation that Ripley's escape shuttle can be seen blasting away from the wreckage of the Nostromo at the beginning of the movie.

The filmmaker also suggests that there may have been early discussions about somehow working Ripley into the movie.

Though Alien: Romulus was met with a mostly positive response from critics and fans, one thing that has been met with almost universal backlash is the likeness of a deceased actor being used on a new character via VFX.

When Rain Carradine and her crew arrive on the derelict space station, they discover that the ship's android is still functional despite clearly being in very bad shape after a Xenomorph attack. They plug him in to discover what happened, and we see that the synthetic is the same model as Ash from Ridley Scott's original movie.

The late Ian Holm is "resurrected" for this new android via VFX, and director Fede Álvarez has now explained how this was achieved.

"Metaphysic is the company that did a lot of the work on the enhancements to the puppet," Álvarez tells THR. "We had a puppet that talked, and it was all...

Alien: Romulus contains quite a few call-backs and nods to Ridley Scott's original masterpiece and James Cameron's sequel, but it also reintroduces a much-maligned concept from Alien: Resurrection.

Towards the end of the movie, a pregnant and dying Kay injects herself with the Prometheus 5 formula to keep herself alive. This results in her giving birth to a human/alien hybrid.

Named "The Offspring" in the credits, this rather terrifying creature does look a lot better than the albino monstrosity from Resurrection, but taking inspiration from one of the least popular movies in the franchise by introducing another hybrid was a bold choice that not everyone has got on board with.

While speaking to THR, director Fede Alvarez revealed that the studio did initially have some reservations.

"They did [push back] at the beginning [with regard to the Offspring], but not because they didn’t like it. They just thought, 'Is it too much? Do we really have to go there?...

The Xenomorphs have put an end to Wade Wilson and Logan's three-week run as kings of the box office.

Disney/20th Century Studios' Alien: Romulus had an even stronger opening weekend than expected both domestically and overseas, and has knocked Marvel Studios' Deadpool and Wolverine off the top spot.

The Fede Alvarez-directed sci-fi horror flick took in $45.1 million (well ahead of a projected high-$20 million debut) in North America to give it the second-best opening of the franchise, not adjusted for inflation. Internationally, Romulus opened to $66.7 million for a worldwide start of $108.2 million.

This is a great start for the movie, which was originally slated to go direct to streaming on the Disney-owned Hulu before the (wise) decision was made to shift to theatrical at the start of principal photography.

Deadpool and Wolverine drops to No. 2 after dominating the box office for three consecutive weekends, and recently passing Joker's...

Alien: Romulus is now in theaters, and while the response from fans and critic has been largely positive, there are a few story choices that haven't gone over particularly well.

If you haven't had the chance to see the movie yet, beware of major spoilers from this point on.

When Rain Carradine and her crew arrive at the derelict space station, Romulus, they discover that the ship's android is still functional. They plug him in, and we see that the synthetic (sorry... artificial person) is the same model as Ash from Ridley Scott's original movie.

Yes, the late Ian Holm is resurrected via a combination of CGI and animatronics, and, as you might expect, the decision has been met with some backlash.

During an interview with EW, director Fede Álvarez explains why they used Holm's likeness for this new android, and reveals that he reached out to the...

Alien: Romulus is being praised by fans and critics alike, and assuming it performs well at the box office (which looks likely to be the case), we'd imagine a sequel will soon be a priority for the Disney-owned 20th Century Studios.

The studio previously rebooted the Predator franchise with Prey, a movie that found huge success on Hulu and will next head to theaters with both a sequel and spin-off titled Badlands (with the latter likely to star Elle Fanning).

Both franchises spent years languishing in mediocrity thanks to lousy reboots, sequels, prequels...and crossovers. Neither Alien vs. Predator movie was particularly good (despite being long-awaited by sci-fi fans) but could another eventually follow?

Talking to Deadline (via SFFGazette.com) to promote Alien: Romulus, filmmaker Fede Álvarez suggested he and Prey helmer Dan Trachtenberg may eventually team up to pit the Xenomorphs against the Yautja.

"Maybe it’s something I...

Alien: Romulus has slashed its way into theaters this weekend and, unsurprisingly, it's opened at #1 in North America. According to Deadline, current projections point to Fede Alvarez's reboot debuting with north of $40 million following a combined $18.5 million from Thursday previews/Friday.

The movie is already "Certified Fresh" on Rotten Tomatoes with 81% and has been awarded a B+ CinemaScore. Alien was released before CinemaScore's introduction but James Cameron's sequel, Aliens, has the franchise's best score with an A.

After that, there's Alien vs. Predator (B), Prometheus (B), Alien: Covenant (B), Alien Resurrection (B-), Alien3 (C), and Alien vs. Predator: Requiem (C).

A B+ puts Alien: Covenant right behind Aliens as the second-best-reviewed instalment, so that's a solid result.

Back to those box office takings, and Deadpool & Wolverine will slip to #2 with a projected $27 million - $29 million after a $8.5 million Friday. It Ends With Us is looking at third place with a $23 million haul.

Fede Alvarez's Alien: Romulus is now in theaters, and we're breaking down some of the movie's biggest moments and surprises - including what might be one of the most gruesome, intense, and flat out insane endings of the entire franchise.

Major spoilers follow.

After losing half of the Corbelan's crew to the Xenomorphs, Rain and Andy - who has been given a new prime directive by the Romulus' android science office, Rook - decide to get the severely injured and pregnant Kay back to the cryotubes and attempt to escape the rapidly crashing space station.

Andy is incapacitated and left behind, and when Rain returns to help her "brother," a fading Kay injects herself with the Prometheus 5 formula in an effort to keep herself alive.

Rain and Andy manage to kill or evade the remaining Xenos and make it back to the drop-ship, but what was shaping up to...

Alien: Romulus is now in theaters, and while reviews have been very positive for the most part, you may have noticed that quite a few critics mentioned something that didn't work for them (some had no problem spoiling it outright).

Below, we break down what will likely be the most controversial and divisive aspect of the movie.

If you haven't been to see the movie yet, major spoilers follow.

When Rain Carradine and her crew arrive on the derelict space station, they discover that the ship's android is still functional despite clearly being in very bad shape after a Xenomorph attack. They plug him in to discover what happened, and we see that the synthetic (sorry... artificial person) is the same model as Ash from Ridley Scott's original movie.

Yes, the late Ian Holm is resurrected via CGI (AI?), and the results are just as ghastly and unconvincing as...

Alien: Romulus is now just mere hours away from playing in theaters nationwide. And, with it currently "Certified Fresh" at 82% on Rotten Tomatoes (making it the third best-reviewed instalment), excitement is at an all-time high among fans of the long-running sci-fi/horror franchise.

There's been a huge amount of speculation about whether this latest instalment ties into the wider Alien franchise, though it has largely been billed as a standalone story. Still, with the Disney-owned 20th Century Studios looking to restore the Xenomorphs to their former glory in theaters, we certainly don't anticipate this being a one-and-done (regardless of whether that takes the form of a direct sequel).

Before you rush to your local multiplex to watch this latest instalment to the series, we're sure you're all asking the same thing: does Alien: Romulus have a post-credits scene?

As we first reported on SFFGazette.com, no, Alien: Romulus does not feature any end,...

We haven't seen the dreaded creatures known as the Xenomorph(s) since Ridley Scott's highly divisive Alien: Covenant in 2017, but the acid-blooded beasties make their long-awaited return to the big screen in Fede Alvarez's Alien: Romulus this Friday.

Though some dedicated fans of the long-running franchise believe "there are no bad Alien movies," it's hard to argue with the perception that none of them have come close to Scott's original masterpiece or James Cameron's more action-heavy sequel. A tall task, no doubt, but Alvarez does succeed in recapturing the claustrophobic chills and visceral terror of those first two films - even if he overindulges in nostalgia while he's at it.

Set at some point in the 57-year gap between the events of Alien and Aliens, Romulus focuses on a young orphaned space colonizer named Rain Carradine (Cailee Spaeny) and her android brother Andy (David Jonsson) eking out...

Alien: Romulus bursts into theaters this Friday, and following (mostly) positive social media reactions, the full review embargo lifted earlier today.

Though there are a few negative verdicts, the majority of critics were very impressed with Fede Alvarez's revival, which is being hailed as a return to form for the long-running franchise after several disappointing/divisive instalments.

With 95 reviews counted so far, Romulus is now Certified Fresh at 80% on Rotten Tomatoes.

"Honoring its nightmarish predecessors while chestbursting at the seams with new frights of its own, Romulus injects some fresh acid blood into one of cinema's great horror franchises," reads the critics consensus.

Have a read through some reactions at the links below, and keep an eye out for our review a bit later.

#AlienRomulus First Reviews: Critics say Fede Álvarez's entry successfully taps into what made the first two so good, combining striking visuals and claustrophobic terror...

Fede Álvarez’s hotly anticipated Alien: Romulus was finally revealed to the public Monday night after the 20th Century Studios film held its world premiere in Los Angeles, and the first reactions have already hit social media.

The eighth installment in the long-running Alien franchise is set between the events of Ridley Scott’s 1979 Alien and James Cameron’s 1986 sequel Aliens. Romulus follows young colonists who come across a derelict space station and encounter the horror of the alien creature that is the enduring star of the franchise. The film stars Cailee Spaeny, David Jonsson, Archie Renaux, Isabela Merced and Spike Fearn.

The film is produced by Scott, Michael Pruss and Walter Hill.

Romulus was originally slated to be a Hulu release à la Dan Trachtenberg’s critically acclaimed Predator prequel, Prey (2022), but the studio wisely shifted to theatrical at the start of principal photography. “Right when we started shooting it,...

The first social media reactions to Fede Alvarez's Alien: Romulus are in (via SFFGazette.com) following last night's early screening, and the movie is being hailed as "among the very best" of the franchise (one post actually claims that it is the best).

These initial reactions are almost always at least somewhat hyperbolic, and while we're sure Romulus is very good/great, are we really supposed to believe that it's better or even as good as Ridley Scott's masterpiece or James Cameron's sequel?

At any rate, it does sound like the movie has managed to recapture some of the sustained dread and pervasive atmosphere of the original Alien, and several posts mention an insane final act.

Have a read through the reactions below, and check out a new teaser.

Ladies and Gentlemen, Alien Romulus is by far the best movie of the year. It’s the best in the franchise,...

Alien: Romulus will finally take the long-running sci-fi franchise back to its horror roots, and the first clip from the movie is most definitely not for the faint of heart.

In the sneak peek, we watch Isabela Merced's (Superman) Kay attempt to elude a pursuing Xenomorph. She needs to keep quiet and stay calm, something we'd argue is easier said than done given the terrifying creature on the loose and out for her blood.

Speaking of the titular alien, we also have a new look at the iconic creature courtesy of a new magazine cover. With just a couple of weeks until Alien: Romulus is released in theaters, this is no doubt the first of many new looks we'll be getting from 20th Century Studios.

"When we were doing reshoots, Fede Álvarez gave me the iPad where he watches playback, and he had the movie pulled up," Merced said in a recent interview.

Alien: Romulus is now just over two weeks away from arriving in theaters and a terrifying new sneak peek has been unleashed by 20th Century Studios. We also have more than half a dozen exclusive exhibitor/ticketing partner posters and these are among the best we've seen this year!

Talking to Deadline (via SFFGazette.com) at the San Diego Comic-Con this past weekend, director Fede Álvarez revealed whether this movie will link up with Noah Hawley's upcoming Alien: Earth FX TV series.

"They were doing the show already when we started writing, and there’s such different timelines that there was no way to connect them, even if you wanted," the filmmaker explained. "This is such a standalone story that happened so much later than their story, as far as I know,” he said. “I don’t know all the details of the show, but I can’t wait to watch it.

With all the excitement coming out of Comic-Con for Fede Alvarez’s Alien: Romulus panel, fans can tell the filmmaker gets it. For those of us who saw Alien and Aliens in the cinema opening night in 1979 and 1986, along with the screams and cheers from the audience, he knows what a Alien movie should be! He’s sticking with canon and it’s going to be vicious fun.

With an energetic enthusiasm for the franchise, Alvarez decided to go back to the basics when shooting the film. “I knew that I wanted to take this chapter back to the beginning, not only story-wise but in terms of visual style,” explains Alvarez. “I wanted to keep it simple and focus on a few characters you could get to know and love.”

A new sneak peek from Alvarez’s Alien: Romulus has been released. Check it out, as well as these scary new posters.