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Hulu’s latest sci-fi thriller, which has earned an impressive rating on Rotten Tomatoes, is taking over streaming charts. The streamer premiered the first two episodes of Alien: Earth this week, and the show has soared to the top spot on both Hulu in America and Disney+ globally.
I can't imagine only one person whiffed on this behind the scenes.. Slight spoilers below for anyone who hasn’t yet watched the series premiere of Alien: Earth on FX or via Hulu subscription, so be warned!
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The Mirror US on MSNAlien director Ridley Scott issues sweary five-word response to new FX prequel
A lien filmmaker Ridley Scott had a simple five-word reaction to seeing the set of the new FX series inspired by his 1979 masterpiece. Created by Fargo showrunner Noah Hawley, the eight-part series serves as a prequel to the original film set in a dark vision of the future dominated by corporations.
The original Alien Xenomorph was discovered not in a glowing egg on a faraway planet or scuttling around a gloopy nest, but down the pub. That’s where Peter Archer, one of the film’s casting directors,
In space, no one can hear you scream, but they can sure hear you scratching your head as you try to make sense of the sprawling “Alien” universe.
In adapting "Alien" for television, writer/director Noah Hawley is looking to score another hit along the lines of his "Fargo" transformation.
Alien: Earth has finally landed, delivering a bold new chapter in Ridley Scott ‘s Xenomorph saga, which began in 1979 with his groundbreaking sci-fi thriller Alien. Set two years before the events of the original film, the eight-episode series marks the first time in franchise history that the acid-blooded abominations have invaded Earth.
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Winter is Coming on MSN10 hidden Easter eggs in Alien: Earth episodes 1-2 to look out for
Earth is a very different beast from any prior work in the series, it is also incredibly apparent that Hawley and his team of collaborators are massive fans of the Alien films. To this end, the first two episodes of the show,
Marking the last movie starring Sigourney Weaver as the franchise's main lead Ripley, "Alien: Resurrection" is a disappointing attempt to expand the franchise. You can't ignore the star's disinterest in coming back to play a cloned version of her character or Winona Ryder looking so out of place as the new addition.