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Ridley Scott Confirmed to Direct “Alien” Prequel

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After months of rumor and speculation, Variety confirms that 20th Century Fox plans to keep the “Alien” franchise alive with a prequel film that will be directed by original helmer Ridley Scott. The announcement that Fox has hired a writer comes just two months after the 30th Anniversary of Scott’s original sci-fi horror film which launched a series of movie sequels, a number of comic books, and two movies that pit the Aliens against Fox’s other creature franchise, “The Predator”. Screenwriter Jon Spaihts has been hired to write the prequel after the studio was impressed by his work on two space thrillers, both for Keanu Reeves, called “Passengers” and “Shadow 19″.

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Posted in Movie/Celebrity News on July 31st, 2009

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  1. Movie Hunger Says:
    August 21st, 2009 at 4:16 pm

    This is really good news. I’ve been fans of all of the Alien movies and it’s about time for them to a prequel.

    I wonder if they are going to get Segouney to reprise her role or if they are going to look for a younger actress?

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