query: how many alien vs predator films are there

pos: Alien vs. Predator Alien vs. Predator Alien vs. Predator (also known as Aliens vs. Predator and AVP) is a science fiction franchise created by comic book writers Randy Stradley and Chris Warner. The series is a crossover between the "Alien" and "Predator" franchises. The franchise, which depicts the two species as being in conflict with one another, includes various feature films, comics, novels, and video games. The two live-action films were both critically panned yet relative box office successes. The development of a third film has been rumoured. The first "Alien vs. Predator" story was published by Dark Horse Comics in "Dark Horse

pos: Alien vs. Predator asked to have Ripley killed in "Alien 3" because she knew that Fox were moving forward with "Alien vs. Predator". Peter Briggs (writer of "Alien vs. Predator") responded by praising all films in the franchise and pointing out that the "AVP"-films were more successful than Weaver's last two "Alien"-films, and noting that ""There’s a terrific “Alien vs. Predator” movie still to be made by someone. It just hasn’t happened yet."" In mid-2018, Shane Black, director of "The Predator", tweeted his belief that a third "Alien vs. Predator" can still happen. A ComicBookRumours.com article from July suggested Fox may attempt an

pos: Alien vs. Predator background to the film's work with Amalgamated Dynamics Incorporated (ADI), the special effects company that worked on the "Alien" films. An "Alien vs. Predator" arcade beat 'em up game was released by Capcom in 1994. Two other "Alien vs Predator" games were also published by Activision for the SNES and Game Boy in 1993. There were also several "Alien vs. Predator" mobile games, and two cancelled titles for the Atari Lynx and Game Boy Advance. In 1994, Atari Corporation released the Rebellion Developments-developed first-person shooter "Alien vs Predator" for the Atari Jaguar, in which one could play as a Marine,

pos: Alien (franchise) are pushing for something like this too. It’s time."" In 2015, during the London Film and Comic Con, Sigourney Weaver stated that she asked to have Ripley killed in "Alien 3" because she knew that Fox were moving forward with "Alien vs. Predator". Peter Briggs (writer of "Alien vs. Predator") responded by praising all films in the franchise and pointing out that the "AVP"-films were more successful than Weaver's last two "Alien"-films, and noting that ""There’s a terrific “Alien vs. Predator” movie still to be made by someone. It just hasn’t happened yet."" In mid-2018, Shane Black, director of "The

pos: Alien vs. Predator will be haunted mazes based on "Alien vs. Predator" for their Halloween Horror Nights events at both Universal Studios Hollywood and Universal Studios Florida. In 2013 Prodos obtained the license from FOX to do a Boardgame and successfully funded it on Kickstarter. Alien vs. Predator Alien vs. Predator (also known as Aliens vs. Predator and AVP) is a science fiction franchise created by comic book writers Randy Stradley and Chris Warner. The series is a crossover between the "Alien" and "Predator" franchises. The franchise, which depicts the two species as being in conflict with one another, includes various feature films,

pos: Aliens vs. Predator (2010 video game) Aliens vs. Predator (2010 video game) Aliens vs. Predator is a first-person shooter video game developed by Rebellion Developments, the team behind the 1994 Atari Jaguar game and the 1999 Microsoft Windows game and published by Sega for Microsoft Windows, PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360. The game is not a sequel to the previous game "Aliens versus Predator 2," it is a reboot based on the "Alien vs. Predator" franchise, a combination of the characters and creatures of the "Alien" franchise and the "Predator" franchise. The game also incorporate elements of the two live-action films, "Alien vs. Predator" (2004) and

pos: Alien vs. Predator the research of toy collectors, many photos of these unreleased toys and prototypes have shown up on the Web in recent years. In December 2002, McFarlane Toys released a highly detailed "Alien vs. Predator" deluxe set. In 2004, they produced a series of figures based on the "Alien vs. Predator" film. Alongside the articulated figures, McFarlane also released statuesque display sets depicting scenes from the film. Hot Toys produced highly detailed 16" tall figures for every film including "" in 2007. That same year, NECA released two series of "Requiem" figures. On August 4, 2014, Universal Studios confirmed that there

pos: Alien vs. Predator – who helmed the Christmas release Aliens vs. Predator: Requiem – stated Fox was going to take a ‘wait-and-see’ approach to a third chapter, furthermore, that the story would have to continue in space."” On September 21, 2008, Collider published an exclusive interview with John Davis (the producer of both "AVP" films) and he stated, ""I think we’ve logically done what we could’ve done with the two AVP movies. But I think there’s something to go back to with Predator."" On October 28, 2010, io9 published an exclusive interview with the Strause-brothers in which they revealed that "Alien vs. Predator

pos: Alien vs Predator (Atari Jaguar game) were commissioned by the company to work on two titles for the Jaguar: "Alien vs Predator" and "Checkered Flag", which both were released in 1994. According to producer James Hampton, "Alien vs Predator" originally started as a corridor-based shooter for the Atari Lynx that was in development by Images Software, a UK-based developer who created a demo that only featured both the Colonial Marine and Predator as playable characters but lacked the Alien, while its design document featured characters and locations that referenced Dark Horse Comics' "Alien Versus Predator" series, in addition to being one of his first projects when

pos: Alien vs. Predator Predator or Alien. Rebellion then went on to develop the similarly themed 1999's "Aliens versus Predator" for the PC. This was followed by, among others, "Aliens versus Predator 2" and the expansion pack "". In 2010, Sega released a reboot, "Aliens vs. Predator", a multiplatform first-person shooter also made by Rebellion. Both Alien and Predator appear as downloadable characters in Mortal Kombat X. In 1994, Kenner released a collection of action figures known as "Aliens vs. Predator". This followed the two initial series of "Aliens" that were based on an animated series, "Operation: Aliens", that was never broadcast. As such,

pos: AVH: Alien vs. Hunter AVH: Alien vs. Hunter AVH: Alien vs. Hunter is a 2007 direct-to-video science fiction horror film by The Asylum starring William Katt and Dedee Pfeiffer. Much like The Asylum's other films, "AVH" is a "mockbuster", or a low-budget film made to capitalize on the popularity of a more widely released film using a derivative of the plot and title of the latter; in this case, it closely resembles "" ("AVP: R"), a crossover between the "Alien" and "Predator" film franchises. Like that film, it deals with a suburban community being threatened by a fight between two warring extraterrestrial beings. It

pos: Alien (franchise) game spin-offs. The "Alien vs. Predator" franchise combines the continuities of the "Alien" franchise with the "Predator" franchise, and consists of two films as well as varying series of comics, books and video games. A video game called "" was released in 2014 to generally positive reviews. After completion of the film "Dark Star" (1974), writer Dan O'Bannon wanted to develop some of the ideas (especially "alien hunts crew through a spaceship") and create a science-fiction action film. Provisionally called "Memory", screenwriter Ronald Shusett collaborated with O'Bannon on the project, adding elements from a previous O'Bannon script, "Gremlins", which featured

pos: Aliens vs. Predator: Requiem merits, stocked as it is with cardboard cutout characters and a barely coherent plot, but it's miles more interesting than the last "Alien vs. Predator" film." There was the occasional positive review; Neil Genzlinger of "The New York Times" stated "It may not be classic sci-fi like the original "Alien", which it has in its DNA, but it's a perfectly respectable next step in the series." "Aliens vs. Predator: Requiem" was nominated for two Golden Raspberry awards in the fields of Worst Excuse for a Horror Movie and Worst Prequel or Sequel. The awards went to "I Know Who Killed

pos: Aliens vs. Predator: Requiem sure it didn't look too digital." As a side-note, in the DVD commentary the brothers explained that they want actor Adam Baldwin to reprise his role as Garber in "Predator 2", but unable to do so, instead using Robert Joy as a new character. Additionally, while the previous installment attracted casual moviegoers as well as fans of the franchises, the film catered exclusively to "Alien" and "Predator" fans with many references to the previous films appearing in the film. Composer Brian Tyler, was hired to the score for the film. The film's main theme track is a clash of two

pos: Paul W. S. Anderson was otherwise heavily involved with the making of two sequels, "" (2004) and "" (2007), which completed the first of the eventual two trilogies of "Resident Evil" films. In these two sequels, Anderson began to introduce characters from the games, albeit in supporting roles compared to Alice. Both films received similarly negative reviews to the first, but were even bigger commercial successes. Anderson's next project was the much-anticipated "Alien vs. Predator", based on the crossover concept of the same name between the "Alien" and "Predator" franchises, which was popularized by a series of Dark Horse comics and hinted at in

pos: Aliens Versus Predator (comics) combatants into the mix in a range of crossovers: "Aliens vs. Predator" was introduced in "Dark Horse Presents" #36 in February 1990. The two previous issues had separate stories for the two franchises, #34 (November 1989) had an Aliens story and #35 (December 1989) had a Predator story with #36 bringing the two franchises together for the first time. A number of "Aliens vs. Predator" trade paperbacks have been published: Aliens Versus Predator (comics) Aliens vs. Predator (also known as Alien vs. Predator, abbreviated AVP) comics are part of the crossover franchise originated and published by Dark Horse Comics. According

pos: Alien (creature in Alien franchise) the ribbed design. Throughout their appearances, human-spawned Aliens have been shown to have different numbers of fingers. In "Alien", the creature has webbed, six-fingered hands. In "Aliens", the number of fingers is reduced to three (two "paired" and a single, opposable thumb), and they are shown to be much longer and more skeletal. In "Alien: Resurrection", the number of digits is increased to four, with two long middle fingers and a pair of thumbs. This design is kept in the "Alien vs. Predator" films, though the hands were made bulkier in order to make the Aliens seem more formidable against

pos: Predators (film) produced at Rodriguez's Troublemaker Studios as opposed to 20th Century Fox so that Rodriguez had more creative control over the film. It was originally thought that Rodriguez would direct, but on July 1, 2009, Nimród Antal was officially signed on to direct. Rodriguez and Antal have expressed that they wanted this film to be a sequel only to the original "Predator" (while not necessarily discounting "Predator 2"), as the film is trying to distance itself from the first two "Alien vs. Predator" ("AVP") films. Antal stated the reasoning behind the decision to dismiss the "AVP" films was that he wanted

pos: Alien vs. Predator the inclusion of Predator is often considered the 3rd and 4th series of the "Aliens" line. This collection includes several Aliens, many of which feature built-in attack features, and Predators, which include removable masks and battle weapons such as spears and missile launchers. The figures generally possess 5 points of articulation, and some include a mini Dark Horse comic book. While the collection as a whole is known as "Aliens vs. Predator", the two character types have their own card art that only features the character at hand. An exception would be the "Aliens vs. Predator" 2-pack. Since human space

pos: Alien (franchise) the weekend to relay the news another Aliens vs. Predator sequel is a ‘certainty’ at this point. If you recall, the brothers Strause – who helmed the Christmas release Aliens vs. Predator: Requiem – stated Fox was going to take a ‘wait-and-see’ approach to a third chapter, furthermore, that the story would have to continue in space."” On September 21, 2008, Collider published an exclusive interview with John Davis (the producer of both "AVP" films) and he stated, ""I think we’ve logically done what we could’ve done with the two AVP movies. But I think there’s something to go back

pos: Alien vs. Predator (arcade game) Marine Corps have been abandoned by their superiors and are cornered by a swarm of the Alien drones. Before they can be killed, a pair of the Predators appear and destroy the Aliens. The Predators offer an alliance with the two humans in order to stop the Alien infestation. The players take control of up to three of four characters: Dutch, Linn, a Predator hunter, and a Predator warrior, and battle the Aliens through seven stages. After destroying the Aliens' hive, the characters discover that the Alien presence on Earth is the result of a bio-war project headed by the

neg: Alien vs. Predator (film) the five "Alien" films, I'd rate it third. I actually liked it. I actually liked it a lot." Conversely, Ridley Scott had no interest in the "Alien vs. Predator" films. When asked in May 2012 if he had watched them, Scott laughed, "No. I couldn't do that. I couldn't quite take that step." Director Neill Blomkamp would eventually go on to pitch his sequel to "Aliens". Unfortunately in 2017, Scott informed saying that the project has been cancelled. The concept of "Alien vs. Predator" originated from the "Aliens versus Predator" comic book in 1989 by comic book writers Randy Stradley

neg: Aliens vs. Predator: Requiem (video game) 1UP.com's Patrick Klepek said, ""Aliens vs. Predator: Requiem" fails to capitalize on its gaming heritage, instead falling prey to the same substandard licensed schlock we're used to from the films." Aliens vs. Predator: Requiem (video game) Aliens vs. Predator: Requiem is an action game exclusive to the PlayStation Portable, developed by Rebellion Developments and published by Vivendi Games. It was released in November 2007 in North America and Europe, and December 2007 in Australia. It is part of the "Alien vs. Predator" franchise, an amalgamation of the "Alien" and "Predator" franchises. "Aliens vs. Predator: Requiem" is a tie-in to the

neg: Predator (film) Winston. The film's budget was around $15 million. 20th Century Fox released it in the United States on June 12, 1987, where it grossed $98,735,548. Initial critical reaction was mixed; criticism focused on the thin plot. In subsequent years, the general public's attitude toward the film became positive, and it appeared on a 2015 Rolling Stone's reader's poll list as one of the best action films of all time. It spawned three sequels, "Predator 2" (1990), "Predators" (2010) and "The Predator" (2018). A crossover with the "Alien" franchise produced the "Alien vs. Predator" films, which includes "Alien vs. Predator" (2004)

neg: Aliens vs. Predator: Requiem (video game) by the Predator to bring the Hive down. The game concludes with the final fight against an attacking helicopter and the hospital's destruction. Suddenly, the Alien Queen is seen appearing out of the hospital's rubble, only to be destroyed, along with the entire town, by a nuclear warhead, while the Predator successfully leaves Earth. "Alien vs. Predator" began as a franchise in February 1990, when Dark Horse Comics published a comic book featuring Aliens from the "Alien" series of films in battle against the title characters of "Predator". Both franchises are owned by Twentieth Century Fox. In November 1990, Fox

neg: Predator (film) with "Predator 2", was released in 1990. Arnold Schwarzenegger has not reprised his role as Dutch in the subsequent sequels. The success of "Predator" resulted in the creation of numerous novels, comic books, video games, toys, and other media and merchandise. A number of these began appearing under the Alien vs. Predator title, which brought the Alien creatures together with the eponymous creatures of the Alien films. A film series followed, with "Alien vs. Predator" in 2004, and "" in 2007. Predator (film) Predator is a 1987 American science fiction action horror film directed by John McTiernan and written by

neg: Alien vs. Predator (arcade game) Alien vs. Predator (arcade game) Alien vs. Predator (エイリアンVSプレデター) is a beat 'em up video game developed and released by Capcom for the CPS-2 arcade game system in 1994. In the game, the players take control of up to three out of four human and Predator characters in a battle against the Alien hordes and rogue human soldiers. The game was very well received by the public and by media publications, becoming a classic title for many fans of the beat 'em up genre. "Alien vs. Predator" uses a control setup with an eight-directional joystick and three buttons: one to

neg: Predator: Concrete Jungle Bruno Borgia before being recovered by his clan on a ship. In the epilogue, Lucretia is revealed to have survived, been turned into a cyborg by the recently merged Weyland and Yutani corporations, who install her as the new MOTHER computer controlling Neonopolis. "Predator: Concrete Jungle" makes several links between the films of the "Alien", "Predator", and "Alien vs. Predator" franchises. The film "Predator 2" also featured a powerful Jamaican gang with a leader named King Willie. Hunter mentions to Lucretia that he knew Charles Bishop Weyland "before he disappeared"; Weyland appeared in the film "Alien vs. Predator" (2004) leading

neg: Alien vs. Predator (film) continuity with the "Alien" series as the protagonist, Ellen Ripley, had no knowledge the creatures existed. "You can't have an Alien running around the city now, because it would've been written up and everyone will know about it. So there's nothing in this movie that contradicts anything that already exists." The first actor to be cast for "Alien vs. Predator" was Lance Henriksen, who played the character Bishop in "Aliens" and "Alien 3". Although the "Alien" films are set 150 years in the future, Anderson wanted to keep continuity with the series by including a familiar actor. Henriksen plays billionaire

neg: Alien (film) It also launched Weaver's acting career, providing her with her first lead role. The story of her character's encounters with the Alien creatures became the thematic and narrative core of the sequels "Aliens" (1986), "Alien 3" (1992) and "Alien Resurrection" (1997). A crossover with the "Predator" franchise produced the "Alien vs. Predator" films, which includes "Alien vs. Predator" (2004) and "" (2007). A prequel series includes "Prometheus" (2012) and "" (2017). In the year 2122, the commercial space tug "Nostromo" is on a return trip to Earth with a seven-member crew in stasis, Captain Dallas (Tom Skerritt), Executive Officer Kane

neg: Predator (fictional species) Predator (fictional species) The Predator (also known as Yautja or Hish-Qu-Ten) is a fictional extraterrestrial species featured in the "Predator" science-fiction franchise, characterized by its trophy hunting of other species for sport. First introduced in 1987 as the main antagonist of the film "Predator", the Predator creatures returned in the sequels "Predator 2" (1990), "Predators" (2010) and "The Predator" (2018) and the crossover films "Alien vs. Predator" (2004) and "" (2007). The Predator has been the subject of numerous novels, video games and comic books, both on their own and as part of the "Alien vs. Predator" crossover imprint. Although

neg: Alien (franchise) Predator", tweeted his belief that a third "Alien vs. Predator" can still happen. A ComicBookRumours.com article from July suggested Fox may attempt an "AvP Cinematic Universe" after Ridley Scott finishes making , after which Fox considered a "soft reboot" to the "Alien" series with new/original characters, a new setting, and new timeline, which the same article also suggested, if it were to happen, could potentially take place within the same continuity as the "Predator" films and "AvP" films, noting "Predators" featured an Alien skull cameo and "The Predator" underwent reshoots to have Lex's spear (along with other references) from the

neg: Alien vs. Predator along with the Predalien's warriors and hive, as well as the few remaining humans in the town. The salvaged plasma pistol is then taken to a Ms. Yutani of the Yutani Corporation, foreshadowing an advancement in technology leading to the future events of the "Alien" films. The film features many references to both the "Alien" franchise and the "Predator" franchise, including: a dressing gown reminiscent of Ellen Ripley's one from "Aliens" is worn by the main female protagonist at one point in the film, the gravestone of Hawkins, Shane Black's character from "Predator", is visible at one point in the

neg: Alien vs. Predator (film) interview, Scott's concept for a story was "to go back to where the alien creatures were first found and explain how they were created"; this project eventually became Scott's film "Prometheus" (2012). On learning that Fox intended to pursue "Alien vs. Predator", Cameron believed the film would "kill the validity of the franchise" and ceased work on his story, "To me, that was "Frankenstein Meets Werewolf". It was Universal just taking their assets and starting to play them off against each other...Milking it." After viewing "Alien vs. Predator", however, Cameron remarked that "it was actually pretty good. I think of

neg: Alien vs. Predator (arcade game) The following year, NECA revealed that they would also be releasing action figures of Linn and Dutch. Alien vs. Predator (arcade game) Alien vs. Predator (エイリアンVSプレデター) is a beat 'em up video game developed and released by Capcom for the CPS-2 arcade game system in 1994. In the game, the players take control of up to three out of four human and Predator characters in a battle against the Alien hordes and rogue human soldiers. The game was very well received by the public and by media publications, becoming a classic title for many fans of the beat 'em up

neg: Alien vs. Predator (film) comic series were included. Anderson's initial script called for five Predators to appear in the film, although the number was later reduced to three. As "Alien vs. Predator" is a sequel to the "Predator" films and prequel to the "Alien" series, Anderson was cautious of contradicting continuity in the franchises. He chose to set the film on the remote Norwegian Antarctic island of Bouvet commenting, "It's definitely the most hostile environment on Earth and probably the closest to an Alien surface you can get." Anderson thought that setting the film in an urban environment like New York City would break

neg: Aliens vs. Predator: Requiem main themes, one consisting of the Predator type theme (bongos and basses) and the second of the Aliens (high pitched violins, violas and flutes). The directors Colin and Greg Strause wanted to take a new direction from Harald Kloser's "Alien vs. Predator" score and wanted Tyler to use some reference to the three films' original score pieces, such as the horrific violas and percussion from James Horner's "Aliens" and the primitive tribal percussion from Alan Silvestri's "Predator" and "Predator 2". Tyler also referenced composer John Frizzel's "Alien Resurrection" into the score, in the tracks of "Down to Earth" and "Taking

neg: Alien vs. Predator (film) "Aliens" at the domestic box office, and fifth behind the first three "Alien" films and the original "Predator" film, when adjusted for inflation. The film was not screened in advance for critics. "Alien vs. Predator" received negative reviews with praise towards its special-effects and set design, but received criticism for its dialogue, the "fast-paced editing" during fight sequences, lighting, and its PG-13 rating. On aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes the film has a rating of 20%, based on 144 reviews, with the site's critical consensus reading, "Gore without scares and cardboard cut-out characters make this clash of the monsters a dull

neg: Foxtel Movies and "Escape Plan". From 14 April until 17 April 2017, coinciding with the Easter weekend, Foxtel Movies launched a "X-Men" themed pop-up channel, airing all nine movies back-to-back. From 12 May until 15 May 2017, Foxtel Movies launched an "Alien vs. Predator" themed pop-up channel, airing 10 movies from the "Alien", "Predator" and "Alien vs. Predator" franchises back-to-back. The channel coincided with the theatrical release of . From 19 January until 21 January 2018, Foxtel Movies launched a Heath Ledger dedicated pop-up channel, airing 17 of his most popular and critically acclaimed films. The channel coincided with the 10 Year

neg: Alien vs Predator (Atari Jaguar game) acclaim when it was released, with critics praising its atmosphere, graphics and single-player campaign, garnered multiple awards and was referred by various publications as one of the best games for the Jaguar. It was also a commercial success, selling over 85.000 copies, becoming one of the best-selling games for the system as of July 1995, though it is unknown how many were sold in total during its lifetime. Atari Corporation had opened discussions with Beyond Games about their interest in developing a sequel to the game, titled "Alien vs Predator 2: Annihilation", but dropped out of these negotiations shortly before

neg: Alien vs. Predator "AvP Cinematic Universe" after Ridley Scott finishes making , after which Fox considered a "soft reboot" to the "Alien" series with new/original characters, a new setting, and new timeline, which the same article also suggested, if it were to happen, could potentially take place within the same continuity as the "Predator" films and "AvP" films, noting "Predators" featured an Alien skull cameo and "The Predator" underwent reshoots to have Lex's spear (along with other references) from the first "AvP" appear in the film at some point. Key A novel series was produced based on the franchise. Other books depict the

neg: Alien vs. Predator Presents" #34–36 (November 1989 – February 1990). In November 1990, "Predator 2" was released in theaters, and includes a scene depicting an Alien (Xenomorph) skull as one of the Predator's trophies. The first feature film was released in 2004, titled "Alien vs. Predator". The second film in the series, titled "", was released in 2007. Additionally, in the 2010 film "Predators", when the group of main protagonists enters the Predators' camp, there is a brief view of an Alien skull on the ground (as well as the lower jaw of an Alien on the helmet of the Berserker Predator), referring

neg: Alien vs Predator (Atari Jaguar game) animations with the built costume. All of the graphics were compressed by using JagPEG, an Atari adaptation of the JPEG format, which compress art asset into approximately an 8:1 ratio without loss of the picture's quality. Both Atari and Rebellion were encouraged to watch the movies for reference, with one scene in "Aliens" being the template for the starting area. Many of the game's sound effects and voices samples were provided by Atari Corp.'s sound department, in addition to the films from both "Alien" and "Predator" series. The sound for when the Alien cocoons a Marine was done by Dan

neg: Alien (film) the "Alien vs. Predator" crossover imprint, which brought the Alien creatures together with the eponymous characters of the "Predator" franchise. A film series followed, with "Alien vs. Predator" in 2004, and "" in 2007. Sigourney Weaver has expressed interest in reuniting with Ridley Scott to revive her character for another "Alien" film. In the 2003 commentary track for the "Alien" DVD included in the "Alien Quadrilogy" set, she and Scott both speculated on the possibility, with Weaver stating: "There is an appetite for a fifth one, which is something I never expected...it's really hard to come up with a fifth

neg: Alien vs. Predator (film) from Aztec mythology. Anderson wove these ideas into "Alien vs. Predator", describing a scenario in which Predators taught ancient humans to build pyramids and used Earth for rite of passage rituals every 100 years in which they would hunt Aliens. To explain how these ancient civilisations "disappeared without a trace", Anderson came up with the idea that the Predators, if overwhelmed by the Aliens, would use their self-destruct weapons to kill everything in the area. H. P. Lovecraft's novella "At the Mountains of Madness" (1931) served as an inspiration for the film, and several elements of the "Aliens vs. Predator"

neg: Alien (franchise) air force drops a tactical nuclear bomb on the town, incinerating both combatants along with the Predalien's warriors and hive, as well as the few remaining humans in the town. The salvaged plasma pistol is then taken to a Ms. Yutani of the Yutani Corporation, foreshadowing an advancement in technology leading to the future events of the "Alien" films. Colin and Greg Strause were adamant that they wanted to develop "Alien vs. Predator 3" during the production of "Aliens vs. Predator: Requiem". They essentially sought to make an "AVP"-film in space and set in the future, but by the time

neg: Alien vs Predator (Atari Jaguar game) Alien vs Predator (Atari Jaguar game) Alien vs Predator is a first-person shooter video game developed by Rebellion Developments and published by Atari Corporation for the Atari Jaguar on October 21, and later in Japan by Mumin Corporation on December 8 of the same year, where it became a pack-in game when the console was launched in the region. It is the first game in the Alien vs. Predator franchise to be developed by Rebellion. Set in the Golgotha Training Base camp, the player takes control of either the Alien, Predator or the human Private Lance J. Lewis of the

neg: Alien vs. Predator (film) released in December 2007. Alien vs. Predator (film) Alien vs. Predator (also known as AVP) is a 2004 science fiction action film written and directed by Paul W. S. Anderson, and starring Sanaa Lathan, Raoul Bova, Lance Henriksen and Ewen Bremner. It is the first installment of the "Alien vs. Predator" franchise, adapting a crossover bringing together the eponymous creatures of the "Alien" and "Predator" series, a concept which originated in a 1989 comic book written by Randy Stradley and Chris Warner. Anderson, Dan O'Bannon and Ronald Shusett wrote the story, and Anderson and Shane Salerno adapted the story into

neg: Alien vs. Predator (film) Alien vs. Predator (film) Alien vs. Predator (also known as AVP) is a 2004 science fiction action film written and directed by Paul W. S. Anderson, and starring Sanaa Lathan, Raoul Bova, Lance Henriksen and Ewen Bremner. It is the first installment of the "Alien vs. Predator" franchise, adapting a crossover bringing together the eponymous creatures of the "Alien" and "Predator" series, a concept which originated in a 1989 comic book written by Randy Stradley and Chris Warner. Anderson, Dan O'Bannon and Ronald Shusett wrote the story, and Anderson and Shane Salerno adapted the story into a screenplay. Their writing

neg: Alien vs. Predator (soundtrack) Alien vs. Predator (soundtrack) Alien vs. Predator is the official soundtrack album of the 2004 science fiction film "Alien vs. Predator". Composed by Austrian Harald Kloser, Kloser was chosen by the film's director Paul W. S. Anderson as he was an enthusiastic fan of the series. The score is completely orchestral and was released on August 31, 2004 on Audio CD and Compact Cassette via Varèse Sarabande label. The soundtrack received mixed reviews from critics. Mike Brennan thought it "lacks the ingenuity of the previous trilogy ("Alien") and the "Predator" scores, which all shared a strong sense of rhythm in

neg: Alien (franchise) this shared universe between the "Alien" and "Predator" franchises followed, through comics and video games, until a film franchise was launched with the release of "Alien vs. Predator" in 2004, followed by the sequel "" in 2007, which spawned various new comics, novels, video games, and other merchandise based upon or inspired by the films. In 2004, a Predator mothership arrives in Earth orbit to draw humans to an ancient Predator training ground on Bouvetøya, an island about one thousand miles north of Antarctica. A buried pyramid giving off a "heat bloom" attracts a group of explorers led by Charles

neg: AVPX AVPX AVPX (short for Alien vs. Predator vs. You) was a themed indoor laser skirmish attraction at Dreamworld on the Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia. The attraction was based on the "Alien vs. Predator" films (mainly the first film). It was the biggest indoor laser skirmish attraction in Australia and was included in Dreamworld's admission price. On 2 February 2009, the Vortex closed and was removed from the park. The ride building remained standing and was remodelled for use in Dreamworld's new attraction. On 10 April 2009, AVPX officially opened to the public. This attraction was built by Sudden Impact Entertainment

neg: Aliens vs. Predator: Requiem film business. After an unsuccessful attempt to find employment at Industrial Light & Magic, the brothers worked on "The X-Files" film in 1998 and founded their own special effects company, Hydraulx. The company produced special effects for films such as "Volcano", "Titanic", "The Day After Tomorrow", "Poseidon", and "300" and the brothers began a career directing commercials and music videos. Colin believes Hydraulx secured a strong relationship with 20th Century Fox, which owns the "Alien" and "Predator" franchises. The brothers unsuccessfully pitched an idea for the first "Alien vs. Predator" film and Fox almost bought a film titled "Wolfenstein" suggested

neg: Paul W. S. Anderson Capcom video game series of the same name. The series consists of six films, of which Anderson directed four, that have collectively grossed over $1 billion worldwide, making it the most commercially successful video game adaptation to this date. Other notable films of Anderson's are "Event Horizon" (1997), an initial critical and commercial disappointment that found renewed appreciation on home video, "Alien vs. Predator" (2004), based on the crossover concept of the same name between the "Alien" and "Predator" franchises, and "Death Race" (2008), remake/prequel to 1975's "Death Race 2000". Anderson and producer Jeremy Bolt founded Impact Pictures in 1992,

neg: Aliens vs. Predator (novel series) Aliens vs. Predator (novel series) The "Aliens vs. Predator" novel series is a trilogy of novels that belong to the fictional crossover franchise of Alien vs. Predator, based on the original "Aliens vs. Predator" comic book series by Dark Horse Comics. A clan of Predators (known as yautja in this series) 'seeds' the planet Ryushi with a clutch of Alien eggs, intending to hunt the adult "drone" stage of the "xenomorphs". Chaos ruins the carefully planned hunt when Predator and Alien encounter Ryushi's human colonists, led by reluctant corporate executive Machiko Noguchi. Noguchi receives an offer by a wealthy man

neg: Aliens vs. Predator: Requiem Aliens vs. Predator: Requiem Aliens vs. Predator: Requiem (also known as AVP: R) is a 2007 American science fiction horror film directed by the Brothers Strause (Colin and Greg Strause) in their directorial debut, written by Shane Salerno, and starring Steven Pasquale, Reiko Aylesworth, John Ortiz, Johnny Lewis, and Ariel Gade. It is a sequel to "Alien vs. Predator" (2004) and the second and latest installment in the "Alien vs. Predator" franchise, continuing the crossover of the "Alien" and "Predator" franchises. The film was released on December 25, 2007. It has an 11% approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes and grossed

neg: Aliens vs. Predator: Requiem (video game) to the movie, the ending is different and the game does not feature the "predalien", a Predator-Alien hybrid introduced in "Alien vs. Predator". The directors of the film, the Brothers Strause, are fans of Rebellion's PC "Aliens vs. Predator" game and worked with the studio to develop "Aliens vs. Predator: Requiem"<nowiki>'</nowiki>s premise. In an interview with IGN, Rebellion's Tim Jones said "Fox is very protective of their franchise and take [sic] great care to make sure it is treated properly. We had to work within strict confines to remain consistent with the movie and everything we did had to be

neg: Alien vs Predator (Atari Jaguar game) the Alien vs. Predator franchise such as "Aliens versus Predator" for Microsoft Windows and Mac OS X in , which used ideas that were provided to 20th Century Fox by Atari for the unreleased CD-ROM version of the Jaguar game. Alien vs Predator (Atari Jaguar game) Alien vs Predator is a first-person shooter video game developed by Rebellion Developments and published by Atari Corporation for the Atari Jaguar on October 21, and later in Japan by Mumin Corporation on December 8 of the same year, where it became a pack-in game when the console was launched in the region. It

neg: Microgramma (typeface) Butti died in 1959, URW credited him as the designer of the new font. The Euro sign in the font has a different weight, styled from a different font family, and is not shadowed. Not long after inception, Microgramma was widely appropriated for use in science fiction film, depicting advanced technology and space exploration. Microgramma and its related variations are used throughout the original "Alien" franchise films, as well as the more recent reincarnations. Weyland-Yutani, the primary corporate conglomerate within both the earlier and recent Alien films (including the recent genre crossover "Alien vs. Predator" franchise films), features use of

neg: Aliens vs. Predator: Requiem (video game) released "Predator 2", and one of the final scenes in the film showed an Alien skull inside a trophy case aboard a Predator ship. Fox began licensing merchandise for the new franchise, including comic books and video games. In 1993, the first "Aliens vs. Predator" video game was released; "Alien vs Predator" for the Super Nintendo Entertainment System. British independent game studio Rebellion Developments became involved with the franchise in 1994 with the release of "Alien vs Predator" for the Atari Jaguar, described by 1UP.com as "probably the only good Jaguar game ever made". Rebellion later developed an enhanced remake

neg: Aliens vs. Predator: Requiem players to take the role of the Predator from the film. The game received generally negative reviews from the gaming press. During the production Aliens vs. Predator: Requiem The Brothers Strause expressed plans for a third "Alien vs. Predator" installment. But after the negative reception and underwhelming box office results the planned sequel was shelved. The Alien and Predator franchises would continue separately with Ridley Scott's "Prometheus", "", Nimród Antal's "Predators", and Shane Black's "The Predator". Aliens vs. Predator: Requiem Aliens vs. Predator: Requiem (also known as AVP: R) is a 2007 American science fiction horror film directed by the

neg: Alien vs. Predator (arcade game) The "Alien vs. Predator" film was not released until 2004 and was based on a very different story, and so the arcade game was released in 1994 as a stand-alone storyline to the series. Its port for the Sega 32X was announced for a planned 1995 release, but it was never released. Only an unrelated "Alien vs. Predator" beat 'em up game for the Super Nintendo Entertainment System was developed by Jorudan and published by Activision. "Alien vs. Predator" has been very well received by critics. "GamePro" gave it a maximum score of 5.0 in all four categories (graphics, sound,

neg: Alien vs. Predator (soundtrack) place of thematic content. Kloser throws in some interesting percussion cues ("Antarctica" and "Down the Tunnel"), but more as a sound effect than a consistent motif." John Fallon of JoBlo.com compared it to character development in the movie, "too generic to completely engage or leave a permanent impression." James Christopher Monger of Allmusic awarded the album 3.5 out of 5, and thought Kloser introduced electronic elements well, and called "Alien vs. Predator Main Theme" a, "particularly striking and serves as a continuous creative source for the composer to dip his baton in". Alien vs. Predator (soundtrack) Alien vs. Predator is

neg: Alien vs Predator (Atari Jaguar game) and kill the Alien queen in order to claim her skull. The Predator can use elevators to travel between levels but he cannot travel through the air ducts. He can carry medical kits and use them later to recover health, and can use a cloaking device to become invisible from the Aliens and the Marines. Weapons and scoring are based on how the Predator kills enemies. Killing an enemy while invisible results in a loss of honor points, which can in turn result in losing equipped weapons. Killing an enemy while visible result in an increase in honor points, which

neg: Aliens versus Predator (1999 video game) campaigns intersected at numerous points. Aliens versus Predator (1999 video game) Aliens versus Predator is a science fiction first-person shooter video game developed by Rebellion Developments and published by Fox Interactive in North America for Microsoft Windows and Mac OS X in 1999. It is a part of the "Alien" and "Predator" crossover franchise, "Alien vs. Predator". A sequel, "Aliens versus Predator 2", was developed by Monolith Productions and released by Sierra in 2001. Like the 1994 "Alien vs Predator" game for the Atari Jaguar, "Aliens versus Predator" offers three separate campaigns, each playable as a separate species: Alien, Predator,

neg: Aliens versus Predator (1999 video game) Aliens versus Predator (1999 video game) Aliens versus Predator is a science fiction first-person shooter video game developed by Rebellion Developments and published by Fox Interactive in North America for Microsoft Windows and Mac OS X in 1999. It is a part of the "Alien" and "Predator" crossover franchise, "Alien vs. Predator". A sequel, "Aliens versus Predator 2", was developed by Monolith Productions and released by Sierra in 2001. Like the 1994 "Alien vs Predator" game for the Atari Jaguar, "Aliens versus Predator" offers three separate campaigns, each playable as a separate species: Alien, Predator, or human Colonial Marine. Each

neg: Aliens vs. Predator: Requiem (video game) Aliens vs. Predator: Requiem (video game) Aliens vs. Predator: Requiem is an action game exclusive to the PlayStation Portable, developed by Rebellion Developments and published by Vivendi Games. It was released in November 2007 in North America and Europe, and December 2007 in Australia. It is part of the "Alien vs. Predator" franchise, an amalgamation of the "Alien" and "Predator" franchises. "Aliens vs. Predator: Requiem" is a tie-in to the , which was released shortly after the game. The game's plot is loosely based on the film, as players take the role of the film's primary Predator. After the events

neg: Predator: Concrete Jungle falling into the categories of melee and ranged weapons. A number of the weapons reflect those used in the "Predator" and "Alien vs. Predator" films, though others are new. The player can also use mines and bombs. Weapon upgrades are found in some of the stages. The player can also use items, such as medical kits which restore health. In first-person mode the player can use vocal mimicry to distract or lure an enemy, while in third-person mode the player can emit a loud roar. During gameplay, the Predator generally emits lion, tiger, leopard, and jaguar growls. The game opens

neg: Aliens Versus Predator (comics) Aliens Versus Predator (comics) Aliens vs. Predator (also known as Alien vs. Predator, abbreviated AVP) comics are part of the crossover franchise originated and published by Dark Horse Comics. According to the notes which accompany the first "Aliens versus Predator" graphic novel, the original idea of combining the Aliens with Predators was the result of a brain-storming session between the comic's creators ("AVP" artist and editor Chris Warner is specifically credited) in the late 1980s. The first "Aliens versus Predator" centers on Ryushi, a recently colonized planet, and Machiko Noguchi, the Chigusa Corporation's administrator there. The settlers on Ryushi raise

neg: Aliens vs. Predator: Requiem averaged 70, almost all of the entire Hydraulx staff. Using their knowledge in visual effects and making use of principal photography, the brothers tried to film as much as they could on camera without resorting to CGI, Colin said "other than the exterior spaceship shots, there are no pure CG shots." CGI was used for the Alien tails and inner jaws, whereas they required puppeteers and wire removal on previous films. The main visual effects of the film included set design, a nuclear explosion, the Predator's ship crashing and the Predator cloak, about which Colin stated "We wanted to make

neg: Alien vs. Predator (film) were added to the Aliens and the queen as they were difficult to animate using puppetry. The queen alien's inner-mouth was automated though, and was powered by a system of hydraulics. Anderson praised "Alien" director Ridley Scott's and "Predator" director John McTiernan's abilities at building suspense by not showing the creatures until late in the film, something Anderson wanted to accomplish with "Alien vs. Predator". "Yes, we make you wait 45 minutes, but once it goes off, from there until the end of the movie, it's fucking relentless". Austrian composer Harald Kloser was hired to create the film's score. After

neg: Alien vs Predator (Atari Jaguar game) Colonial Marines, each having their own storyline. "Alien vs Predator" was originally under development by Images Software for the Atari Lynx, where it featured references to the comic book series "Alien Versus Predator" by Dark Horse Comics and was a corridor-based shooter but after its cancellation, it was then planned to be a port of the SNES beat 'em up title of the same name for the Jaguar, which was previously developed by Jorudan in but was changed into a first-person shooter when Atari Corporation resubmitted the project to both 20th Century Fox and Activision. "Alien vs Predator" received critical

neg: Aliens vs. Predator (novel series) named Livermore Evanston to attend his own hunter paradise on the planet Blior which will be known to Noguchi as the deadliest planet of all space. On a swamp planet, entitled Bunda, Noguchi must rescue human survivors who are in the middle of the Predator raid. The events of this story take place in between "Prey" and "Hunter's Planet". Aliens vs. Predator (novel series) The "Aliens vs. Predator" novel series is a trilogy of novels that belong to the fictional crossover franchise of Alien vs. Predator, based on the original "Aliens vs. Predator" comic book series by Dark Horse Comics.

neg: Aliens vs. Predator: Requiem (video game) exclusively for the PSP. Regarding PSP exclusivity, Rebellion lead designer Tim Jones explained "It was basically a matter of logistics. We have a strong heritage with the PSP and have done a number of successful titles such as """. Rebellion decided to forego the first-person shooter format of their earlier "Alien vs. Predator" games and instead focused on a third-person perspective, with the player taking the role of a lone Predator. Unlike previous Rebellion "Alien vs. Predator" titles, "Aliens vs. Predator: Requiem" does not permit players to take the role of Aliens or human Marines. The company used a game

neg: Alien vs. Predator film; a character named "Dallas Howard" (after the character with the same name from "Alien") says "Get to the chopper!" at one point in the film, a line previously uttered by Dutch (Arnold Schwarzenegger) in "Predator". Colin and Greg Strause were adamant that they wanted to develop "Alien vs. Predator 3" during the production of "Aliens vs. Predator: Requiem". They essentially sought to make an "AVP"-film in space and set in the future, but by the time they were hired, 20th Century Fox had already decided to go with Salerno’s script set on Earth. They incorporated elements of their ideas

neg: Alien vs Predator (Atari Jaguar game) player. A sequel, titled "Alien vs Predator 2: Annihilation", was planned for the Jaguar CD after the first game was released. Atari Corporation opened discussions with Beyond Games about their interest in developing a sequel, however, the former dropped out of these negotiations shortly before they officially discontinued the Jaguar platform. An unfinished model of the Alien intended for the sequel is owned by Beyond Games' "de facto" successor - Smart Bomb Interactive, which later became WildWorks and still operates as of date. After the release of "Alien vs Predator", Rebellion Developments would go on to develop other games in

neg: Aliens vs. Avatars audience alike. It is widely considered as one of the worst films ever made. The film was shot in Los Angeles, California in the summer of 2010. At the time, its director, Lewis Schoenbrun, was completing post-production work for the film "The Amazing Bulk". Aliens vs. Avatars Aliens vs. Avatars is a 2011 science fiction film directed by Lewis Schoenbrun. The film is a mockbuster of "Alien vs. Predator" and "Avatar". The film follows the intergalactic battle between a quarrelsome alien race and shape-shifting extraterrestrials, while six college friends find themselves in the middle of the interstellar war. The film

neg: The Predator (film) by Busey's father Gary Busey in "Predator 2"). In February 2016, the studio revealed a teaser image of the film, confirming the title "The Predator". Martin Whist served as the film's production designer, while effects house Amalgamated Dynamics provided the creature effects for "The Predator", having done so previously for the "Alien vs. Predator" films. Chief-executive-officer of 20th Century Fox Stacey Snider shared her thoughts on "The Predator" and Shane Black and Fred Dekker’s script: Arnold Schwarzenegger talked with Black about returning as his character from the first "Predator" film, but declined the cameo due to the short role. Rapper

neg: Alien vs. Predator this creature that we called "King Alien." It's this huge giant winged alien thing. And that was going to be the lead-in, to show that the fact that the Predator gun [at the end of AVPR] is the impetus of all the technological advancements that allowed humans to travel in space. Which leads up to the Alien timeline."" When asked about the ending sequence of "Aliens vs. Predator: Requiem", that the Predator-weapon handed to Ms. Yutani would lead to us humans developing advanced space travel technology, Greg stated, ""That was the idea. They never got any of the equipment from

neg: Alien vs. Predator (film) recognize her for her skill as a warrior symbolized by the alien blood Scar burned on her cheek before he died. As the Predators retreat into space, a chestburster with a hybrid form of an Alien and a Predator erupts from Scar's chest. Before 20th Century Fox gave "Alien vs. Predator" the greenlight, "Aliens" writer/director James Cameron had been working on a story for a fifth "Alien" film. "Alien" director Ridley Scott had talked with Cameron, stating "I think it would be a lot of fun, but the most important thing is to get the story right." In a 2002

neg: Archie vs. Predator Archie office and then proposed to Dark Horse, who holds the license to comics featuring the Predator character owned by 20th Century Fox. The companies paired de Campi, a horror writer at Dark Horse, with Ruiz, a regular "Archie" artist. When the comic book was announced, many media outlets noted in their headlines that the new title was not a joke. In "Archie vs. Predator", a trophy-hunting alien arrives on Earth and begins stalking high school student Archie Andrews and his classmates. After a number of teenagers have been murdered, the survivors realize they are being hunted and decide to

neg: Net gun Net gun A net gun is a non-lethal weapon designed to fire a net which entangles the target. Net guns have a long history of being used to capture wildlife, for research purposes. A net gun is currently also in development for riot control. Net guns are becoming increasingly popular in both fiction and non-fiction settings, often seen as an "easy-fix" weapon for capturing a target without causing serious harm to it. One notable example of a net gun is used in the Predator series of films, most notably "Predator 2" and "Alien vs. Predator". This version is somewhat lethal,

neg: Aliens vs. Predator: Requiem by the brothers, "When the script came up for this movie, they thought we'd be perfect for it because it's an ambitious movie for the budget that they had and they knew that having our visual effects background was going to be a huge thing." The brothers were hired to direct the sequel to "Alien vs. Predator" in late spring 2006 and had limited time to start filming in the fall. The film's original title was "Alien vs. Predator: Survival of the Fittest", but was later dropped. Filming on "Aliens vs. Predator: Requiem" on September 25, 2006 in Vancouver, Canada.

neg: Alien (creature in Alien franchise) Alien (creature in Alien franchise) The "Alien" (colloquial: "Xenomorph XX121"; binomial: "Internecivus raptus ["murderous thief"]") is a fictional endoparasitoid extraterrestrial species that is the eponymous antagonist of the "Alien" film series. The species made its debut in the film "Alien" (1979) and reappeared in the sequels "Aliens" (1986), "Alien 3" (1992), and "Alien Resurrection" (1997), as well as the crossover films "Alien vs. Predator" (2004) and "" (2007). The "Alien" design is credited to Swiss surrealist and artist H. R. Giger, originating in a lithograph titled "Necronom IV" and refined for the series' first film, "Alien". The practical effects for

neg: Prometheus (2012 film) in the early 2000s as a fifth installment in the "Alien" franchise. Scott and director James Cameron developed ideas for a film that would serve as a prequel to Scott's 1979 science-fiction horror film "Alien". In 2002, the development of "Alien vs. Predator" took precedence, and the project remained dormant until 2009 when Scott again showed interest. Spaihts wrote a script for a prequel to the events of the "Alien" films, but Scott opted for a different direction to avoid repeating cues from those films. In late 2010, Lindelof joined the project to rewrite Spaihts's script, and he and Scott

neg: Aliens vs. Predator (2010 video game) July 9, 2010. Both downloads provide new multiplayer maps and survivor maps. "Aliens vs. Predator" received "mixed to positive reviews" on all platforms according to the review aggregation website Metacritic. "Official Xbox Magazine UK" praised the game for its "superb atmosphere" and "unique multiplayer", but criticized the odd melee system and how the marines could knock back an alien, relieving some of the atmosphere. The most scathing review came from 1UP, who found the multiplayer hard to recommend over the prior game in the series, "Aliens versus Predator 2", describing it as "ultimately thin and awkward". GameZone's Dakota Grabowski said:

neg: Alien vs Predator (Atari Jaguar game) '94 in a mostly finished playable state, and had its last trade show appearance at Autumn ECTS '94. "Alien vs Predator" runs between 10-15 frames per second, with the in-game visuals being displayed at a 16-bit color format, while both cutscenes and static screens are rendered at the 24-bit color format. The system's Blitter and GPU processors are used to draw the polygons on-screen and handle calculations respectively. The Alien's AI, dubbed "Alien Chess" by Andrew Whittaker, was created for the title and its function is to activate the enemies when the player approached them, among other features. The Colonial

neg: Alien Loves Predator Alien Loves Predator Alien Loves Predator (sometimes shortened as ALP) is a webcomic written by Bernie Hou. It spoofs the "Alien vs. Predator" franchise. Reversing the adversarial relationship depicted in the comics, games, books and movies, "ALP" presents an Alien (named Abe) and a Predator (named Preston) as friends and Roommates in modern-day New York City. The first issue of "ALP" was released in 2004. On August 28, 2008, the author of the strip announced that "Alien Loves Predator" would be updated sporadically, abandoning its regular weekly format. After a short run of a different webcomic, "If You See Something",

neg: Prometheus (2012 film) for a crossover film that would pit the series's monsters against the title characters of the "Predator" films; this project became the 2004 science fiction film "Alien vs. Predator". After Fox confirmed that it would pursue the crossover, Cameron stopped working on his own project, believing the crossover would "kill the validity of the franchise." In 2006, Cameron confirmed that he would not return to the "Alien" sequel project, believing that the series was Fox's asset, and he was unwilling to deal with the studio's attempts to influence the potential sequel. In May 2009, Fox said that the project was

neg: Alien (film) visceral way." David Giler said that he, Walter Hill, and Gordon Carroll, the producers of the first four films in the series, would not be willing to produce another unless it was about the Aliens' homeworld and Weaver was on board (despite the fact that they were among the producers of "Alien vs. Predator" films). Weaver indicated that she would only return to the franchise if either Scott or James Cameron were to direct. Cameron had been working on a story for a fifth "Alien" film which would explore the origins of the creatures, but ceased work on it when

neg: Alien vs. Predator (film) in charge of the project, which contained 400 effects shots. ADI founders Alec Gillis, Tom Woodruff Jr. and members of their company, began designing costumes, miniatures and effects in June 2003. For five months the creatures were redesigned, the Predators wrist blades being extended roughly four times longer than those in the "Predator" films, and a larger mechanical plasma caster was created for the Scar Predator. The basic shape of the Predator mask was kept, although technical details were added and each Predator was given a unique mask to distinguish them from each other. These masks were created using clay,

neg: Predator (franchise) video games, until a film franchise was launched with the release of "Alien vs. Predator" in 2004, followed by the sequel "" in 2007, which spawned various new comics, novels, video games, and other merchandise based upon or inspired by the films. In 2004, a Predator mothership arrives in Earth orbit to draw humans to an ancient Predator training ground on Bouvetøya, an island about one thousand miles north of Antarctica. A buried pyramid giving off a "heat bloom" attracts a group of explorers led by Charles Bishop Weyland (Lance Henriksen), the original founder and CEO of Weyland Industries, who

neg: Aliens/Predator: Deadliest of the Species covers half of the second "AVP Omnibus". The Story takes place in the futuristic Alien vs. Predator universe, where Earth has been overrun by Aliens, and the social elite have taken refuge in gigantic skyliners. Caryn Delacroix is the protagonist, with an unclear past regarding both the Aliens and Predators throughout most of the comic. An artificial intelligence serves as the primary antagonist, while the Xenomorphs and the Predator are many times in cooperation with Delacroix and her companions for parts of the series, in particular a Predator called "Big Mama". Apart from the Aliens/Predator universe crossover, Claremont also made

neg: Alien vs. Predator (arcade game) the 16-bit era by Kotaku. That same year, Arcade Sushi ranked it as the second best retro game in the genre, stating that "without a doubt, this is one of the greatest looking (and greatest playing), arcade beat 'em ups of all time." According to Destructoid in 2009, "Alien vs. Predator" is an "arcade classic still fondly remembered by many today." "Retro Gamer" called it an "excellent game" and "an unconverted classic, which, in our opinion, stands tall as one of the very best examples of licence mash-up ever seen in a video game." In 2013, Capcom stated that more

neg: Alien vs. Predator (film) species and attempt to prevent the Aliens from reaching the surface. "Alien vs. Predator" was released on August 13, 2004 in North America. In spite of receiving negative reviews, the film grossed over $172 million at the worldwide box office. A sequel, "", was released in December 2007. In 2004, a satellite detects a mysterious heat bloom beneath Bouvetøya, an island about one thousand miles off the coast of Antarctica. Wealthy industrialist Charles Bishop Weyland (Lance Henriksen) discovers through thermal imaging that there is a pyramid buried 2000 feet beneath the ice. He attempts to claim it for his multinational

neg: Alien vs. Predator (film) would be able to repeat moves that Anderson liked. The puppet was used in six shots, including the fight scene with the Predator which took one month to film. The crew tried to keep CGI use to a minimum, as Anderson said people in suits and puppets are scarier than CGI monsters as they are "there in the frame". Roughly 70% of scenes were created using suits, puppets, and miniatures. The Alien queen was filmed using three variations: a 4.8-meter practical version, a 1.2-meter puppet, and a computer-generated version. The practical version required 12 puppeteers to operate, and CGI tails

neg: Prague Prague International Organ Festival and the Prague International Jazz Festival. Film festivals include the Febiofest, the One World Film Festival and Echoes of the Karlovy Vary International Film Festival. The city also hosts the Prague Writers' Festival, the Prague Folklore Days, Prague Advent Choral Meeting the Summer Shakespeare Festival, the Prague Fringe Festival, the World Roma Festival, as well as the hundreds of Vernissages and fashion shows. Many films have been made at Barrandov Studios and at Prague Studios. Hollywood films set in Prague include ", xXx, Blade II, Alien vs. Predator, Doom, Chronicles of Narnia, Hellboy, Red Tails, Children

neg: Aliens versus Predator 2 Aliens versus Predator 2 Aliens versus Predator 2 is a science fiction first-person shooter video game developed by Monolith Productions and published by Sierra On-Line for Microsoft Windows in 2001, and for Mac OS X in 2003. The game is a sequel to "Aliens versus Predator" (1999); both games are based on the characters of the "Alien" and "Predator" media franchises as well as the "Alien vs. Predator" crossover series. It is set on the fictional planet LV-1201. The game is played from a first-person perspective. In the single-player mode, players control one of three characters, each with their own

neg: Alien (creature in Alien franchise) having been shown to be strong enough to impale and lift a Predator with seemingly little effort. They have elongated, cylindrical skulls, but possess no visible eyes, though in the original "Alien" film, the top of the creature's head was translucent, with empty, human-looking eye sockets within. In the novelization of "Alien", the character Ash speculates that the Xenomorphs "see" by way of electrical impulse, similar to a shark's lateral line. This method is illustrated in the original "Alien vs Predator" PC game and reused for the "Predalien" 28 years later. There is a cyclopean species of Xenomorph, which is

neg: Alien vs. Predator (film) most of the filming took place. Production designer Richard Bridgland was in charge of sets, props and vehicles, based on early concept art Anderson had created to give a broad direction of how things would look. 25 to 30 life-sized sets were constructed at Barrandov Studios, many of which were interiors of the pyramid. The pyramid's carvings, sculptures, and hieroglyphs were influenced by Egyptian, Cambodian, and Aztec civilisations, while the regular shifting of the pyramid's rooms was meant to evoke a sense of claustrophobia similar to the original "Alien" film. According to Anderson, if he was to build the sets