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Express Tribune
6 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Express Tribune
Sydney Chandler cut from cover after refusing to pose with co-stars
Sydney Chandler, daughter of Emmy-winning actor Kyle Chandler, has found herself at the centre of a media storm after being removed from Variety's cover story for the upcoming FX series Alien: Earth. The move followed what insiders described as increasingly difficult behaviour during the show's press tour. According to Variety, Chandler's team informed them a day before the shoot that she would not participate in a Q&A segment alongside co-star Timothy Olyphant and showrunner Noah Hawley. The objection? She reportedly didn't want to sit down with 'two older men' for what was meant to be a playful video segment. Variety offered her alternative formats and even allowed her team to suggest questions, but nothing came of it. Chandler later cited illness to withdraw entirely. Despite attempts to reschedule, the publication ultimately cut her from the shoot. Olyphant and Hawley appeared on the cover without her. Hawley didn't hide his disappointment. 'The show is built around Sydney's character, and the work she did as a professional was tremendous,' he said. 'I'm disappointed that my female-centric show, based on a female-facing franchise, does not have my lead actress on the cover. It felt awkward to be there with Tim without her.' Chandler attempted to clarify her stance in a follow-up interview, insisting that she's 'just a private person' and 'new to press.' She claimed she was eager to discuss the series but found the press format overwhelming. The backlash was immediate. Online forums lit up with debate over whether her actions reflected unprofessionalism or a need for more respectful promotional practices. While FX has yet to issue a formal statement, the incident has already shifted focus away from the show and squarely onto Chandler herself.
Tom's Guide
7 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Tom's Guide
New 'Alien: Earth' preview gives us our best look at the series yet — and drops fresh footage of the terrifying Xenomorph
I told myself I'd try to avoid any more 'Alien: Earth' footage since I want to go in as fresh as possible, considering trailers these days tend to give away too much. But 'Alien' is my favorite franchise, so when FX released a new featurette, I simply couldn't resist. Thankfully, it didn't turn out to be a mistake. The new footage offers some behind-the-scenes glimpses with the cast and Noah Hawley, who's already shared his ambitious multi-season vision for the series. It also teases more of what to expect, including quick flashes of the new creatures and close-up shots of the incredible-looking Xenomorph, flashing its silver fangs in all its heavily-drooling glory (which fits what the producer promised about delivering more Xenomorph than any of the movies). My hype levels were already breaching the galaxy, but somehow, the featurette pushed them even higher. According to Hawley, 'Alien: Earth' unfolds during the height of the Corporate Era, when a Weyland-Yutani vessel transporting alien lifeforms crash-lands on Earth, specifically on land owned by a powerful tech giant called the Prodigy Corporation. At the helm of Prodigy is eccentric billionaire Boy Kavalier (Samuel Blenkin), who's pushing the limits of science with a groundbreaking experiment: transferring human consciousness into synthetic bodies. Get instant access to breaking news, the hottest reviews, great deals and helpful tips. The result of that experiment is Wendy (Sydney Chandler), a 12-year-old girl whose consciousness now exists inside an adult synthetic form. And she's not alone, as other children have undergone the same procedure, collectively known as 'The Lost Boys.' As Kavalier put it: 'What makes them geniuses is the fact that they're children.' While this featurette focuses heavily on the horror aspect, there's one thing that stood out to me: 'Alien: Earth' is fundamentally a deep exploration of its characters. It probes how people react under the immense strain of facing alien threats, including how fear and survival instincts shape their actions. At its core, it challenges the audience with a harsh question: is humanity truly worthy of survival? Spoiler alert: the answer leans toward no. This is pretty much expected for a series, since there's more time to dive into its characters and how they respond to the galaxy's deadliest creatures… and then some. This is survival horror at its finest. The only concern I had when 'Alien: Earth' was first announced was how they'd keep that classic 'Alien' feel. The movies easily nail the claustrophobic sci-fi horror vibe in space, but this series is essentially eight hours of sci-fi horror set on Earth. Movies generally have bigger budgets than TV series, especially when it comes to effects, sets, and overall production scale. So it's only natural to wonder if a series (especially one spanning eight episodes) can maintain the same high quality. But judging by the trailers and especially the behind-the-scenes footage from the featurette, I have nothing to worry about. 'Alien: Earth' is clearly in very capable hands. Even from the retro-futuristic labs to the brief scenes showing The Lost Boys checking out the bloodied wreckage of the Weyland-Yutani vessel, this feels distinctly 'Alien,' and I couldn't be happier. Aside from the visuals, the featurette once again shows that Hawley is genuinely passionate about 'Alien' especially when it comes to honoring the Xenomorph's legacy. Above all, 'Alien: Earth' feels fresh within such an iconic franchise, and I'm excited we're meeting more creatures pulled straight from the darkest corners of the galaxy. Because honestly, that's just what humans do. As David Rysdahl (who plays Arthur Sylvia) said: 'When aliens come to our planet, we realize they're really the thing of nightmares… which we're gonna give people.' Ready or not, the Xenomorphs are coming home. 'Alien: Earth' premieres on FX on Hulu in the U.S. on August 12, and on Disney Plus in the U.K. on August 13. Follow Tom's Guide on Google News to get our up-to-date news, how-tos, and reviews in your feeds. Make sure to click the Follow button.
eNCA
8 hours ago
- Entertainment
- eNCA
'Star Wars' creator George Lucas to hit Comic-Con for first time
SAN DIEGO - Comic-Con kicks off in San Diego, California, with expectations running high among devoted fans keen to catch a glimpse of George Lucas at his first-ever appearance at the convention. Other expected highlights of the gathering -- one of the world's biggest celebrations of pop culture -- include the world premiere of the prequel series "Alien: Earth." This year's edition will be marked by the presence of legendary filmmaker Lucas, who has never visited the convention before despite Comic-Con culture being deeply rooted in his "Star Wars" and "Indiana Jones" franchises. In a session on Sunday set to be moderated by Queen Latifah, Lucas will discuss the Lucas Museum of Narrative Art with Mexican director Guillermo del Toro and Oscar-winning artist Doug Chiang, who has shaped the iconic "Star Wars" universe for decades. The museum, scheduled to open in Los Angeles next year, will be dedicated to illustrated narratives and will house the Lucas archive. "Nearly five decades ago, Star Wars made one of its earliest public appearances at our convention, along with a booth featuring (comic book artist) Howard Chaykin's now legendary Star Wars poster as a promotional item," said David Glanzer, Chief Communications and Strategy Officer. "Now, to have Mr. Lucas... is a true full-circle moment. His lifelong dedication to visual storytelling and world-building resonates deeply with us and our community." Marvel Studios will have a smaller presence at the convention this year, skipping its eagerly awaited annual presentation in Hall H. According to Variety, changes to the premiere of the new "Avengers" instalment complicated logistics for the studio, whose cast is currently filming in Britain. Despite this notable absence, events at coveted Hall H still promise great excitement for fans of science fiction, a core genre of the convention. On Friday, it will host the world premiere of the pilot episode of the prequel "Alien: Earth," directed by Noah Hawley and slated to hit streaming platforms in August. The series takes place a couple of years before the events depicted in Ridley Scott's 1979 film "Alien," offering an expansion of the venerated franchise. Another fan favourite that will have its moment in the spotlight is "Predator: Badlands," with a panel Friday set to include director Dan Trachtenberg, who revitalised the brand with "Prey" (2022). Joining him will be stars Elle Fanning and Dimitrius Schuster-Koloamatangi, who plays the predator Dek. The panel is expected to reveal more from the production, which centres the predator as prey, not hunter, for the first time.
New York Post
9 hours ago
- Entertainment
- New York Post
Kyle Chandler's actress daughter pulled from magazine cover over behavior on press tour: ‘It's disappointing'
Actress Sydney Chandler was quietly pulled from Variety's magazine cover after she raised eyebrows with her behavior on the press tour for FX's big-budget 'Alien: Earth' series. Chandler, the daughter of Emmy-winning 'Friday Night Lights' star Kyle Chandler, was cast in the lead role of the blockbuster sci-fi series. But in the lead-up to the anticipated drop on August 12, the 29-year-old reportedly ruffled the feathers of several Variety staffers when she refused to participate in a filmed Q&A segment alongside co-star Timothy Olyphant, 57, and showrunner Noah Hawley, 58. 4 Actress Sydney Chandler was quietly pulled from Variety's magazine cover after she raised eyebrows with her behavior on a recent press tour. Getty Images In an article released by the publication on Wednesday, Variety claimed that Chandler's reps had reached out the day before the scheduled shoot to say she was not 'willing to participate' in the video. Her team expressed that she had no interest in sitting down with 'two older men' for a game of 'How Well Do They Know Each Other?' Being receptive to her concerns, Variety said it. provided the actress with a list of questions that the segment contains ahead of time, and had asked Chandler to respond with a list of questions she felt comfortable with. The alternative proposals her team had later sent through were not accepted by Variety. The publication's Editor-in-Chief, Ramin Setoodeh, then decided to remove her from the cover shoot altogether. In emails and text messages exchanged between FX, Variety and Chandler's publicists, the team allegedly had also tried negotiating a way for Chandler to shoot the cover the following day. 4 Chandler, the daughter of Emmy-winning 'Friday Night Lights' star Kyle Chandler, was cast in the lead role of the blockbuster sci-fi series, 'Alien: Earth.' FX 4 The actress was pulled from the cover, leaving co-star Timothy Olyphant and showrunner Noah Hawley to grace it together. Evan Mulling for Variety But instead, the actress had pulled out once again after her publicist claimed that she was 'very sick.' Hawley, an Emmy winner best known for creating FX series 'Fargo' and 'Legion,' told Variety that he was 'disappointed' in the leading lady's behavior. Start your day with all you need to know Morning Report delivers the latest news, videos, photos and more. Thanks for signing up! Enter your email address Please provide a valid email address. By clicking above you agree to the Terms of Use and Privacy Policy. Never miss a story. Check out more newsletters 'The show is built around Sydney's character, and the work she did as a professional was tremendous,' he told the outlet. 'I'm disappointed that my female-centric show, based on a female-facing franchise, does not have my lead actress on the cover. It felt awkward to be there with Tim [Olyphant] without her.' 4 In a follow-up interview with the publication, Chandler insisted that she's 'just a private person' who is 'new to press.' Getty Images In a follow-up interview with the publication, Chandler insisted that she's 'just a private person' who is 'new to press.' 'It's a bit out of my comfort zone,' she told them. 'I was more than happy to talk about anything and everything about the show; that's what I'm here to promote.' The Post has reached out to FX, Variety and Chandler for comment.
13 hours ago
- Entertainment
Comic-Con 2025 set to kick off in a year that some major superheroes are sitting out
SAN DIEGO, Calif. -- Tens of thousands of fans — many in costumes — will descend Thursday on Comic-Con International, the four day pop culture spectacle that will feature updates on the new 'Predator' movie, 'Alien' series and a special appearance by George Lucas. Just don't expect major news about the future of Marvel's movie slate or what's next for the hit relaunch of DC's high-flying 'Superman' franchise. Both studios are sitting out Comic-Con 2025, as far as their film slates go. An estimated 135,000 people will attend the convention, which will greet Lucas on Sunday for his first Comic-Con appearance. The 'Star Wars' creator will discuss his new Lucas Museum of Narrative Art that will open next year in Los Angeles. Fans of the 'Alien' and 'Predator' franchises will have plenty to cheer. Elle Fanning, star of 'Predator: Badlands,' will discuss the film at Comic-Con's massive Hall H this week. FX will also bring the stars and creators of 'Alien: Earth,' a series that will unleash the Xenomorph species on Earth next month. 'Alien: Earth' will be one of the projects that brings a massive interactive experience to San Diego, with a replica of spacecraft from the series. The attraction will feature what's described as a terrifying mission at night. Marvel may not be presenting new movies, but it will have a 'Fantastic Four: First Steps' attraction near the convention, a tie-in to Friday's release of the latest attempt to successfully launch its 'first family' in theaters. Thousands of fans got a sneak peek at the convention's 460,000 square foot (42,700 square meter) exhibitor section, which features exclusive merchandise, comic book art and exhibits from brands like Star Wars, Lego, Nickelodeon, Paramount and more.
