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France 24
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- France 24
'Alien' lands at Comic-Con
The pop culture convention held annually in San Diego was the chosen setting for the world premiere of the FX series created by Noah Hawley. "This is by far the biggest thing I've ever made," Hawley told 6,500 cheering fans in Comic-Con's Hall H before presenting the first episode, which he also directed. And in Hall H -- unlike in space -- you could hear them scream. "It was crazy!" squealed Nicole Martindale, a fan of the franchise who traveled from northern California for the event. "It wasn't what I expected based on the Alien movies, but it was pretty cool," she added. "Alien: Earth" is set a couple of years before the events of Ridley Scott's seminal 1979 film starring Sigourney Weaver. Scott served as executive producer of this expansion of the franchise, which will hit streaming platforms in August. "If I have a skill at adapting these films, it's in an understanding what the original movie made me feel and why, and trying to create it anew by telling you a totally different story," Hawley told the audience. The panel also featured stars Sydney Chandler, Alex Lawther, Timothy Olyphant, Babou Ceesay and Samuel Blenkin, who discussed what it was like to become part of the storied franchise and share a scene with the Xenomorph. "It's a dream, it was surreal," said Chandler, who plays Wendy, a "hybrid" who is a blend of human consciousness and a synthetic body. "I've been a sci-fi and 'Alien' fan forever. I keep pinching myself." 'Tron' One of the world's largest celebrations of pop culture, Comic-Con brings together 130,000 people, many of whom come dressed as wizards, princesses or characters from movies, games or TV series. This year, the lines to enter Hall H have been less frenetic than in previous editions. Fans accustomed to camping out at the gates of the venue to get a spot inside say the lack of a big Marvel Studios presence has eased the crush. "Last year, we arrived the night before and had to wait hours to get" in, said Carla Gonzalez, who has attended the event every year with her family since 2013. "This year the first panel is about to start, and there are still empty chairs. If Marvel were here, it would be packed," she added. There was still plenty for afficionados to get excited about, including a panel on "Predator: Badlands" directed by Dan Trachtenberg and set to hit US theaters in November. Trachtenberg, responsible for revitalizing the franchise with "Prey" (2022), is expected to appear alongside stars Elle Fanning and Dimitrius Schuster-Koloamatangi, who plays the Predator, Dek. The panel is expected to reveal more details and images from the production, which places the predator at the center of the plot for the first time as prey, not hunter. Actors Jared Leto, Jeff Bridges and Greta Lee were also expected Friday to present exclusive clips from "Tron: Ares." The film, directed by Joachim Ronning, is the third installment of another beloved science fiction franchise, which began in 1982, with Bridges playing a hacker who becomes trapped in the digital world. Comic-Con concludes on Sunday.
Geek Tyrant
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Geek Tyrant
ALIEN: EARTH Aims to Be the Next Big Prestige TV Phenomenon and It May Have Cost Over $250 Million — GeekTyrant
FX is going all-in with its upcoming series Alien: Earth , the first Alien project to bring those nightmare-fueled Xenomorphs to planet Earth. The ambitious new show isn't just another genre experiment as FX and showrunner Noah Hawley are reportedly positioning it as the next prestige-level hit on the scale of Game of Thrones or The Last of Us . According to Variety, FX wants Alien: Earth to be a sweeping, character-driven drama that expands the beloved franchise into new storytelling territory. And they're paying big for it. The series is rumored to have a budget that could exceed Shōgun , FX's recent historical epic that cost around $250 million. That makes Alien: Earth one of the most expensive shows ever produced for the network. This massive investment makes sense considering what the show promises. Not only is this the first time the franchise takes place on Earth, but the series introduces bold new ideas while honoring classic Alien themes. At the center of the story is Sydney Chandler as Wendy, a human child whose consciousness is transferred into a synthetic body. And yes, the Xenomorph threat is coming to Earth — along with some new, terrifying creatures. The earthbound setting also lets the show dive deep into a theme that has always been at the heart of Alien : corporate greed. As Hawley puts it, the series explores what the planet actually looks like in this future. "All I tried to do is think one or two steps ahead. Is it realistic to think that billionaires are going to be trillionaires? The planet is heating up, and the seas are going to rise - it's going to be a hot, wet planet that we live on." Hawley also acknowledges the freedom that comes with building something new instead of being weighed down by decades of rigid lore: "There's surprisingly little mythology across seven movies," he explains. "It was great to not have to jerry-rig a mythology into what's existing, but to just start again." That flexibility is key for Hawley and FX. Gina Balian, FX Entertainment president, added: "Everything doesn't have to fit together the way you expect from Marvel. Fans don't expect that in this universe. It doesn't have the same pressure." This means Alien: Earth isn't trying to create a Marvel-style shared universe, something Hawley has been clear about from the start. Alien has always thrived as an anthology-like series, with each film offering a unique tone and setting. Personally, I'm thrilled that the series seems to be sidestepping some of the lore from Prometheus and Alien: Covenant . Those films redefined the Xenomorph as a product of engineered design rather than an unknowable terror, and that never sat right with a lot of us. A clean slate opens the door for the mystery and dread that made Alien iconic. Alien: Earth is set to premiere on August 12, and if Hawley delivers what he's promising, we might be looking at the next big genre-defining series.
Yahoo
21-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
‘It feels like I've won the Medal of Freedom': Molly Gordon loves being part of the Emmy-nominated ‘The Bear'
Even if Molly Gordon wasn't a recurring star on The Bear, she'd be rooting for the much-lauded FX series to win all of the 13 Emmys it's up for this year. "It was my favorite show before I was on it," the actress tells Gold Derby while promoting the release of her upcoming film, Oh, Hi! Her cinematic partners — costar Logan Lerman and director Sophie Brooks — are in full agreement. Speaking with us ahead of the movie's July 25 theatrical release, all three offer a hearty "Yes, chef!" when asked if they're excited for The Bear's third bite at the Emmy apple. (For the record, we spoke with them before Emmy nominations were officially unveiled, but our odds were clearly in the show's favor.) More from Gold Derby Anne Hathaway reveals first-look photo from 'The Devil Wears Prada 2': Everything to know about anticipated sequel Marvel's big reset: Mahershala Ali's 'Blade,' recasting 'X-Men' and Tony Stark, and why Miles Morales is MIA in the MCU "Awards are so exciting and are such a great way to celebrate everyone's hard work, and the crew that's worked so hard," says Gordon, who joined the cast in Season 2 as Claire Dunlap, aka "Claire Bear" — the girl that Jeremy Allen White's Carmy fell for in his childhood and again in his adulthood. "But this show specifically is such a rare experience where the cast, crew and city has been the loveliest experience ever that no award or nomination will ever [equal]," adds Gordon, who hasn't yet been nominated for her role. "It feels like I've won the Medal of Freedom getting to be a part of that show." The Bear doesn't have a Medal of Freedom in its trophy cabinet — and even if it did, it would probably get lost amidst all the Emmys. The show's first season cleaned up at the 2023 awards, taking home a record 10 statuettes for a comedy series, including Best Actor for White, Best Supporting Actor for Ebon-Moss Bacharach, Best Supporting Actress for Ayo Edebiri and Best Comedy Series. The Bear topped its own record the following year with 11 wins, although it saw the "best in show" prize go to Hacks. The Bear is back in contention for Best Comedy Series at this year's Emmys, although this time around it faces competition from both Hacks and the breakout Apple TV+ hit, The Studio. Still Brooks isn't about to bet against her friend's series. "That show kind of seems to sweep all the time, so I think they're in a good spot," the filmmaker notes. In a potential boon for The Bear's chances, Season 4 is currently airing at the same time that Emmy voters are weighing whether or not to cast their ballots for Season 3. But some people are waiting to go into binge mode on the fresh batch of episodes, including Lerman. "I haven't seen the new season yet," the actor confesses. But don't take that as a sign that he's giving up his seat at the show's table. "It's such a good show," Lerman emphasizes. "They don't need any help getting on peoples' radars; they've already earned their status, and I'm sure they'll get the recognition they deserve." Best of Gold Derby 'Five new life forms from distant planets': Everything to know about 'Alien: Earth' as new trailer drops Everything to know about 'The Pitt' Season 2, including the departure of Tracy Ifeachor's Dr. Collins Everything to know about 'Too Much,' Lena Dunham's Netflix TV show starring Megan Stalter that's kinda, sorta 'based on a true story' Click here to read the full article. Solve the daily Crossword
