Merchandise News

Written by Hicks Friday, 09 May 2008 18:12

Sideshow Toys has updated their production blog for the AVP-R Cleaner Predator action figure they'll be distributing and manufactured by Hot Toys. Here's the scoop:

A new 1:6th scale Predator is on its way from Hot Toys with a host of new accessories! An image of the new ‘Aliens VS Predator: Requium’ Predator - The Cleaner 14-inch model kit has been posted below, so click on it to catch a sneak peek today, and keep an eye out for updates in future Sideshow Newsletters for Pre-Order information!

To leave your comments visit the production blog at Sideshow Toys.

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General News

Written by Hicks Tuesday, 06 May 2008 18:45

MTV has announced the nominees for their 2008 MTV Movie Awards and among them is Aliens vs. Predator: Requiem in the 'Best Fight' category. Check it out:

BEST FIGHT

- Matt Damon vs. Joey Ansah -- The Bourne Ultimatum
- Tobey Maguire vs. James Franco -- Spider-Man 3
- Hayden Christensen vs. Jamie Bell -- Jumper
- Sean Faris vs. Cam Gigandet -- Never Back Down
- Chris Tucker & Jackie Chan vs. Sun Ming Ming -- Rush Hour 3
- Alien vs. Predator -- Aliens vs. Predator: Requiem

I'm assuming the nomination is for the Predator versus PredAlien climactic rooftop battle, but I could be wrong. The awards will be broadcast live from the Gibson Amphitheatre in Universal City, California on Sunday, June 1st at 8:00pm Eastern. For a full list of the categories and their nominees visit PR Newswire.

Thanks to Izzet for the news.

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General News

Written by Hicks Tuesday, 06 May 2008 18:33

A new documentary about the Swiss surrealist, H.R. Giger, titled H.R. Giger Revealed, will be premiered in the United Kingdoms this Mother's Day. Here's the skinny from the Times Online:

The UK premiere of a new documentary about the Swiss artist. Followed on May 10 by a screening of Ridley Scott's Alien: Director's Cut, which utilised Giger's designs to memorable effect. Ritzy Picturehouse, Coldharbour Lane, SW2 (www. picturehouses.co.uk 0871 7042065), Fri (8.30pm).

There's not a lot of information about what exactly the documentary focuses on, but you can watch a trailer for it on Giger's official DVD website. If you're in the London area on May 10th you should check it out.

Thanks to deezelboy in the forums for the heads up. 

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Site News

Written by Hicks Sunday, 04 May 2008 18:08

Jay has just written up a great review of the collector's box set for AVP-R that was released in Japan (which kept the title AVP 2 over there). The two-disc set is a limited edition, 3000 unit release, and ships with an incredible 18 inch PredAlien figure! Here's a sample of Jay's review:

I then viewed the DVD set (Region 2 DVDs), which contained the "uncut" version of AVP 2 on one disc -- and then the second DVD disc, which was dedicated to supplemental/special features that consisted of featurettes and still galleries. The second disc included all of the featurettes found on the US DVD and Blu-Ray releases -- as well as three additional featurettes not contained in those versions -- the first of these was entitled: "Primitive Design: Creating the Predator" -- whereas Tom Woodrfuff Jr., Alec Gillis, and Colin and Greg Strause discussed the conception of the Predator by Stan Winston, and addressed the aesthetic evolutions of the Predators and their weaponry in each subsequent movie. In addition to movie clips from all of the Predator and AVP films, an excellent array of concept art is shown. Colin Strause punctuates discussing the artwork by saying: "You could make the next forty movies just based upon the (amazing) concepts we had (that ADI created)." The remaining two "extra" featurettes were "Science of the Xenomorph" and "Science of the Hunter (Predator)" -- both of which should definitely be of interest to any Alien, Predator, or Sci-fi aficionado. The most intriguing aspect about these two featurettes was the style in which both were produced -- whereas they were treated in the same manner as one would discuss a topic or subject on the "Discovery" channel -- with NASA engineers, university professors, writers, artists, and AXP's very own Mike Lynch providing commentary and insight in establishing symmetric scientific credibility for our beloved xenomorphs (both species) -- which was a welcome, fresh approach to "behind the scenes" material.

Sounds great! To read Jay's full review, and checkout some images of the box set and PredAlien figure, visit our reviews section.

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Site News

Written by fitzley Monday, 28 April 2008 17:13

It has been awhile since we have done a live chat, but we think it is high time for another! We have updated our chat room and Predator 2 is next in line for viewing. Visit our thread in the Recreation Lounge for more info as the date nears.

We will do the live chat of Predator 2 this Sunday, May 4th, 2008. Any members interested in participating will need a VHS or DVD copy of the film and be present in the chat room by 10:00pm London time. That is 5:00pm Eastern Time, 4:00pm Central, and 2:00pm Pacific in North America, and 9:00am for our friends in Australia.

Each member will play the film beginning at the same time, then discuss in the chat room with the other members.

Our new chat room requires you to log in via the main AXP site using your forum username and password. We suggest you try out the chat room prior to the live chat in order to work out any bugs.

Hope to "see" you there!

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Merchandise News

Written by Hicks Sunday, 27 April 2008 17:31

The fan made, limited edition, uber cool M41A Pulse Rifle ARMAT marketing poster by Eagle Transporter is on the verge of selling out forever! If you don't know what I'm blathering on about, here it is:

Based on a theoretical sales-drive by ARMAT Industries, following the rifle's development, this poster has been designed along the lines of those typically sent out by arms companies to prospective military and law-enforcement agencies

An essential companion for the Pulse Rifle. An essential item for the "must have it all" USCM / UKCM grunt (no offence!). Display the poster alongside your Pulse Rifle replica for added realism (or fill the gap until you get one built!)

The poster is 594mm x 420mm (A2) size (approximately 23 inches high by 16 inches wide) and has been produced with vector software to ensure sharp, crisp quality. Professionally litho printed on luxurious 170gsm semi-gloss paper. Delivered in a 19" long, 3" diameter protective tube.

Only 500 were produced and we just snatched up a few for the site (possible future giveaway perhaps). It's selling for a reasonable £9.95, or approximately $20.00 U.S. or Canadian, and currently there are only 13 left. So if you're interested, visit Eagle Transporter now soldier!

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Merchandise News

Written by Hicks Saturday, 26 April 2008 15:23

Not one to be outdone by the Predator, the Alien franchise has a new entry to their merchandising line at Sideshow Toys, this time an Alien vinyl collectible doll by Medicom Toys:

Sideshow Collectibles is proud to bring you Medicom Toy Corporation's line of high-quality Vinyl Collectible Dolls (VCD)! Medicom has designed the Alien VCD line with the serious collector in mind, realizing each character accurately and faithfully in this stylized form. Don't miss this opportunity to add Medicom's Alien VCD figures to your collection!

This adorable little eight-inch fiend retails for $69.99 USD and will ship in the third quarter of 2008. For full specifications and an image gallery visit Sideshow Toys.

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Written by Hicks Saturday, 26 April 2008 15:05

Sideshow Toys has just announced they'll be distributing a new quarter-scale Predator bust manufactured by Hot Toys. Nothing online yet except a preview picture:

Nice sculpting detail and pain scheme. Looks like another winner from Hot Toys and Sideshow Toys.

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DVD News

Written by Izzet Thursday, 24 April 2008 18:23

In the light of things, this isn't exactly great news, but here goes: Alien vs Predator Requiem was the second best-rented DVD in the States this week, only being outdone by theatrical mega-hit Juno. Can't tell you how it did in comparison to the first film, though I will tell you Fox will be more than happy with first week rentals accounting for nearly 20% of what Requiem totaled in domestic cinemas. Coupled in with the no.1 spot for the hi-def market, it has been a pleasant week for AvP Req!

Click here for actual figures, and here for The Hollywood Reporter's home market round-up.

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Literature News

Written by Hicks Monday, 21 April 2008 23:36

Seems that Alan Dean Foster is making the rounds in the interview circuit - after speaking with Empire recently Sci-Fi.com has just wrapped up an interview with the author of the Alien, Aliens and Alien 3 novelizations. Here's the relevant Alien-related portions:

Novelizations tend to be only as good or bad as the source material. I'm particularly happy with those for Alien and Dark Star, because so much of the stories take place within the minds of the characters and within single starships. I think Transformers also turned out well, since it gave me the opportunity to get inside the characters' heads and a bit away from the nonstop action of the film.

I'm not very happy with Krull, but again, you have to consider the source material. I've never turned down a novelization that I later regretted, though I'm sorry the producers of Alien 3 forced me to cut much of what I originally wrote, exploring individual characters and their backgrounds, struggling to rationalize the obscenity of Newt's death, and more.

That's the second time I've noticed Foster mention how much he disliked the death of Newt's character. I'm kind of surprised he put that much stock into such a superficial character... For the whole interview you can visit Sci-Fi.com or head into the our forums.

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