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Time of India
13 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Alien: Earth episode 1 release date and time: When and where to watch the much-awaited sci-fi thriller online
Alien: Earth episode 1 release date and time Hulu: Fans of sci-fi and thrilling new series have plenty to look forward to with Hulu's upcoming original, Alien: Earth. Directed by Noah Hawley, the show promises to bring an exciting mix of mystery, adventure, and otherworldly drama that will keep viewers hooked. If you love stories that explore humanity's future and the unknown reaches of space, Alien: Earth is about to become your next binge. What is Alien: Earth about, and who's involved? Set in the year 2120, two years before the events of the original 1979 Alien film, Alien: Earth introduces viewers to a dystopian Earth dominated by powerful megacorporations. The story follows Wendy, a young girl whose consciousness is transferred into a synthetic adult body, making her the first human/synthetic hybrid. Alongside a group of tactical soldiers, Wendy embarks on a mission to investigate the crash-landing of the space vessel Maginot. Their discovery leads them face-to-face with the planet's greatest threat. Alien: Earth: Meet the cast Sydney Chandler as Wendy, the first human/synthetic hybrid. Timothy Olyphant as Kirsh, Wendy's synthetic mentor. Alex Lawther as CJ "Hermit", a human soldier and medic. Samuel Blenkin as Boy Kavalier, CEO of the Prodigy Corporation. Essie Davis as Dame Silvia, a human. Adarsh Gourav as Slightly, a hybrid. Kit Young as Tootles, a hybrid. David Rysdahl as Arthur, a human scientist and Dame Silvia's husband. Babou Ceesay as Morrow, a cyborg security officer. Jonathan Ajayi as Smee, a hybrid. Erana James as Curly, a hybrid. Lily Newmark as Nibs, a hybrid. Diêm Camille as Siberian, a human soldier. Adrian Edmondson as Atom Eins. Alien Earth: Production & Reception Alien: Earth is executive produced by Noah Hawley and Ridley Scott, with cinematography by David Franco and a score composed by Jeff Russo . The series has garnered positive early reviews, holding a Certified Fresh rating of 89% on Rotten Tomatoes and an 87 out of 100 on Metacritic, indicating universal acclaim. Alien: Earth episode 1 release date and time Alien: Earth episode 1 will premiere on Hulu and FX on August 12, 2025. The release time is set for 8 PM Eastern Time (ET), which means it will be available at 5 PM Pacific Time (PT), 7 PM Central Time (CT), and for viewers in the United Kingdom, the show will drop at 1 AM BST on August 13. Make sure to mark your calendars so you don't miss the start of what could be the next big sci-fi hit. International fans can watch the series on Disney+.
Yahoo
18 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Alien Earth star dodges suggestion that his character is inspired by a specific real-world tech bro: 'I let that take care of itself'
When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. One of Alien: Earth's antagonists isn't based on tech bros like Elon Musk The actor behind the character didn't seek inspiration from real-world examples He let series creator Noah Hawley's writing do the talking One of Alien: Earth's stars has denied that specific examples of real-life tech bros inspired the duplicitous character he portrays in the FX TV Original. Speaking to TechRadar, Samuel Blenkin, who plays Boy Kavalier in the sci-fi horror franchise's first-ever TV project, said he simply relied on how the character had been written. For the uninitiated: Boy Kavalier is the 20-something CEO and founder of Prodigy Corporation. One of five megacorporations that essentially rule planet Earth in the Alien universe, Prodigy is at the forefront of unlocking human immortality via its Hybrid program – an experimental procedure that transfers the consciousness of a human child into an artificial adult body. However, not long after Prodigy successfully creates six Hybrids, the USCSS Maginot – a deep-space research vessel owned by Weyland-Yutani, one of Prodigy's rivals and the Alien franchise's most famous multinational – crashes into Prodigy City. Upon discovering that the Maginot was transporting five dangerous alien lifeforms, including one of the franchise's iconic Xenomorphs, to Weyland-Yutani, Kavalier takes ownership of the potentially lethal extra-terrestrials for experimental purposes. Anyone who's seen an Alien movie – or even a Jurassic Park one – knows that playing with things you don't fully understand is a recipe for disaster. Regardless of the consequences, though, the arrogant and so-called 'boy genius' Kavalier is hell-bent on unearthing the bioweapons' secrets in the Hulu and Disney+ TV Original. If Kavalier's self-important and rebellious personality seems familiar, it might be that you're reminded of supposed 'tech revolutionaries' who, like Kavalier, claim their technological advancements are for humanity's benefit in spite of concerns about their use. Need examples? How about the uncanny valley nature of Elon Musk's Tesla Bots, which some observers have likened to the Terminators from the James Cameron-created dystopian sci-fi franchise? What about artificial intelligence (AI) chatbots, such as ChatGPT, that use the OpenAI software co-created by Sam Altman? Or, take a look at Facebook founder and Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg's all-consuming quest to make the Metaverse a real thing. For what it's worth, Blenkin rejected – or, rather, strongly sidestepped – the notion that any or all of the above, or any other tech guru, influenced his portrayal of Kavalier. Nevertheless, he also indicated that projects penned by series creator Noah Hawley (Fargo, Legion) are often a commentary on people who've been in the public eye for the last few years, and/or the ever-changing nature of our own world. In Blenkin's view, then, it's possible that characters in the franchise's inaugural TV show might be crudely influenced by certain individuals who exist right now. "I think that Noah did such a good job of painting a vivid character," Blenkin told me. "Like all of Noah's characters, they clearly have strands of the stuff that we're facing today and what's resonant right now. "But what I love is that he [Kavalier] has very specific mannerisms and obsessions," Blenkin continued. "[He has] this Peter Pan obsession, he never wear shoes or socks, he has a little ball he throws about, his attention span is lacking, and he has an obsession with childhood and childhood innocence equating with the kind of genius [he is] and seeing himself as a boy who never grew up. "He's able to break rules and not be held to the same account as an adult with that kind of morality," he added. "Everything that was written about him was so vivid on the page, so I kind of let the rest of the character threads take care of themselves." Alien: Earth launches with a two-episode premiere on Hulu (US) on August 12 and Disney+ (internationally) on August 13. Before it arrives, read my review of Alien: Earth or get the lowdown on the series our dedicated guide on Alien: Earth. You might also like Alien: Earth's official trailer is here – and the sci-fi horror series' xenomorph isn't the only frightening creature that'll need to be avoided Predator: Badlands' official trailer confirms the Alien and Predator reunion I've been waiting for Stranger Things star Finn Wolfhard has correctly guessed the outline of the popular Netflix show's live-action spin-off – and it's 'like David Lynch's Twin Peaks' Solve the daily Crossword
Yahoo
18 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Alien: Earth's Timothy Olyphant didn't want to copy some of the Alien franchise's most notable characters for a specific reason : 'No-one wants to hear me do that'
When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Timothy Olyphant had a very simple hack to get into character for Alien: Earth The fan-favorite actor plays a synthetic called Kirsh in the sci-fi horror TV show He didn't want to imitate actors who've played android characters in other Alien projects, either Timothy Olyphant has lifted the lid on the surprisingly easy way he got into character for Alien: Earth – and the one thing he thought it would be "unfair" to do in the sci-fi horror show. In the forthcoming FX TV Original, Olyphant plays Kirsh, a synthetic created by Prodigy Corporation, aka one of the five multinationals that effectively rule planet Earth. For the uninitiated: synethics are biomechanical humanoids – or, in layman's terms, androids – that carry out various tasks for their human creators. The Alien franchise is as renowned for its synthetics as it is for its iconic monsters and its bleak, dystopian sci-fi aesthetic. From Ian Holm's Ash in the 1979 original, to Michael Fassbender's David in 2011's Prometheus and 2014's Alien: Covenant, the Xenomorph-fronted multimedia property is full of memorable – not to mention mostly duplicitous – android characters. So, how did Olyphant set about differentiating Kirsh from synthetics we've seen in Alien: Earth's movie siblings? And what's the mysterious thing he avoided doing so Kirsh wouldn't be compared to Ash, David, or other androids like Aliens' Bishop and Alien: Romulus' Andy? "Quite honestly, bleaching my hair was intended to do exactly what you're talking about," Olyphant said when I asked him what he did to make Kirsh as distinct as possible. "That was just to say 'Oh look, now he's separated himself a little bit from what we've seen before'. "In the first movie, they [Alien's creative team] just made him [Ash] British. I felt it was unfair to do that [play a sinister character with a British accent] again. Quite honestly, no-one wants to hear me do that anyway! "I do think that, in the simplest way, that little aesthetic adjustment does a lot of the work for me," Olyphant added. "After that, I can just play the scenes and try not to get lost too much with overthinking it and just let all of the puzzle pieces fall into place. "When a scene's really well written, it does so much the work for you. It gives you a lot of room to play, because I always find it such a fun exercise to see how far you can take it in either direction and still feel like the scene holds together. It's a fun place to work from." Alien: Earth launches with a two-episode premiere on Hulu (US) on August 12 and Disney+ (internationally) on August 13. Before it's released, read my Alien: Earth review to see what I thought of its first six episodes, and then check out the section below for more coverage of the Noah Hawley-created project. You might also like Alien: Earth: everything we know so far about the forthcoming Hulu and Disney+ show Is Alien: Earth's scheming tech bro inspired by Elon Musk, Sam Altman, or Mark Zuckerburg? One of the Disney+ show's stars has his say on the matter Alien: Earth introduces new creatures as terrifying as the Xenomorph, but the show's creator didn't want to squeeze in 'a vending machine of alien life' for the sake of it Solve the daily Crossword
Tom's Guide
24-07-2025
- 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.
Gizmodo
23-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Gizmodo
New ‘Alien: Earth' Footage Teases the Creepy Creatures to Come
The new series Alien: Earth has more than Xenomorphs killing humans; it's also got some new extraterrestrials fans of the franchise haven't seen before. In a new behind-the-scenes look, the cast and creator Noah Hawley offer some insight into the show's basic plot and what it'll bring to the larger franchise. Included in the footage are glimpses of unnamed species that range from an eyeball with tentacles to a big, centipede-looking thing, both of which want to get in humans' faces as much as the Xenomorph does. The creatures come from a Weyland-Yutani ship that specifically went out to find various species and bring them back for study, and you can imagine how well that went. Alien: Earth picks up in the aftermath of said ship crash-landing on the planet in the territory of the Prodigy corporation. Marines are on search and rescue duty, but entrepreneur Boy Cavalier thinks what's on the ship could give his company Prodigy a leg up on the competition, particularly after it successfully transfers the mind of young girl Wendy into a synthetic body played by Sydney Chandler. Like the films before it, Earth's dual extraterrestrial and synthetic threats will be used as a way to explore if humanity deserves to survive. And if it does its job right, it'll also leave the audience scared as hell; cast members like Babou Ceesay (Morrow) and David Rysdahl (Arthur Sylvia) talk about aliens putting the characters under a lot of stress and wanting to capture the terror of those earlier movies. We'll see how the show does when Alien: Earth premieres August 12 on FX and FX on Hulu. Want more io9 news? Check out when to expect the latest Marvel, Star Wars, and Star Trek releases, what's next for the DC Universe on film and TV, and everything you need to know about the future of Doctor Who.
