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Perez- We're well funded. I mean the bills. There's not many that still deal in coin.
Elgyn comments, "Neither was our cargo. You're not pleading poverty, are you?" (Elgyn just has to remind Perez that he's more than just looks and has got a mind like a whip.)
(It comes from experience Perez reminds himself. An experience in dealing with an underworld and it's just a temporary part of the transaction._
David recalls what Peter said- "Try harder".
(Perez drops a stack of bills on the table before Elgyn)
Perez- This wasn't easy to come by.
David's thinking, "I thought I killed her!? Now there's another one. I must have!"
Daniels seems to know what David is thinking about this too. It's written all over her face.
Shaw looks like she knows she's back from the dead with that massive smile! The sunglasses hide her from everyone else, but not from David. She knew she would have this affect on him.
I have to admit though, Dark Nebula's comment helped me make sense of the picture though. I kind of like now that I get it.
Very Cool logo. It's very modern, futuristic, and industrial. It's like it could belong to a company. I don't want that in the beginning scenes of Alien 5, but it would be a good marketing logo. Did you make that?
@hox
What made you ask this question?
Interesting. Thanks for the info. I might have to buy that book.
Hillard adds in to the crew's mayhem of an entrance, "Yea, join the fucking club."
(Perez just can't believe all the metal that's walking into this ship. He thinks it's probably worse than he can imagine since he's dealing with space pirates. Perez finds comfort, though, in the fact that he's getting what he's asked for. He reminds himself that this will all be over soon... hopefully sooner than soon. Perez than departs from the mezzanine overlooking inspections. It's time to get ready to handle the pay.)
It's definitely the Philips logo. Being a multi-billion (if not trillion) dollar company they no doubt was an investor in the movie.
Oh. I was reading way deeper into it than that lol. For instance- Shaw- "I am dead, done and outta here!" Daniels- "David, what do you see in her you don't see in me?" I like the OP though- it gives way to some interesting dialogue scenarios.
I don't often complain about CGI, but these stills sort of show some weakness. However, these scenes look pretty good when played in real time. The hindquarter muscles and gaps in the lumbar spine area look very odd- it is an Alien though. I cannot un see it now.
@dk its the new meme called Guy checking out another girl.
And whole internet is crazy with it.
@JakeBranson Me gusta.
I don't get it. Is this referencing something or just silliness? I can come up with some strange subtexts if I look at this very long.
It looks as though the xeno should lay off the cardio and stop skipping leg day. Definitely not a powerful build unless its power to weight is that of a grasshopper.
Happy Father's Day to our Australian members!
It occurs to me that my ALIEN collection is pretty much non-existent, should look into fixing that. :)
Especially now that video stores are extinct.
I have it and have yet to dive into the extras- but there are lots including a couple parodies, one from Family Guy.
^ Just ordered this one for myself :-)
If it means we get more films and novels etc. I'll be happy
The box set has digital copies of all theatrical releases of the movies and all extended cuts on blue ray only.
If you are looking for all the extras and have Prometheus and AC on blue ray already and are not interested in digital copies, the best bet is to get the Alien blue ray anthology:
FOX continues to milk it.
seahorse or serpant. Possibly head on each end.
Something that means "Ying / Yang" only a different but similar image
Have no clue really
As I sit here, continuing to build ALIEN: Manticore towards it's conclusion, I've been pondering the influences that show in it.
I have to admit, there is some influence from AvP, the pyramid structure. Well, insofar as the 'feel' of being in the dark, possibly alone, and not really knowing which way is out while Nasty Things are out and about.
Frankly, the folks in AvP had a MUCH easier time of it than what I'm putting my characters through. :D
Oh, and my characters don't have any friendly Predators to help them out.
AvP-R...I don't hate it, there's bits and pieces I do like about it. EG; I did enjoy the rainy street scene where the aliens were picking off soldiers, to me that stated how excellent they are at stalking, using available cover to hide behind, and how sneaky/stealthy they are.
In the end, I take the AvP movies as pure Stand-Alone works, action films with some cool things to complicate matters and give some fear-thrill.
But I don't really consider them to be ALIEN in feel, tone or substance.
Allow me to defend the AVP films as I love them for what they are. Too bad so many Alien fans seem to treat them as a whipping boy. So for me there are Seven awesome films and the most recent abomination I won't count as #8. Dark knight was well done but most studios can't replicate that quality wether it's a hero or horror. They(studio) elites live in a bubble and just have very poor management when evaluating creative talent, imo.
aaaaaaand....gonna have to do some editing to factor this in to ALIEN: Manticore.
For the sake of Completeness, and as a gesture of Respect to the Animated Series and the wonderfully talented people behind them!
Very cool pics, and I agree with the Novelties ideas!! Baby Facehugger Paperweight, anyone? :D
Put that on your desk at work, yeah it'll get attention and help you find fellow ALIEN geeksters. :)
Loved the pics of the Protomorph, needed those for proper study of the critter for ALIEN: Manticore 'Paradise'.
David left behind at least 4 live eggpods, sooo...
In my works, there's a HUGE difference between The Alien and the Protomorph. No real way I can have them square off vs each other, but the characters will definitely notice and remark on the differences.
The Protomorph, it's chilling, it's truly like something from some deep nightmare.
OH, I love these...
One of the nice things about writing is one can revisit and summon forth unused Concepts, or if not, gain some inspiration from them.
I'm getting plenty of raw inspiration-material here, TY for posting these pics!!
I loved this one even more, I think Ridley would be proud if you, can't wait for episode 3
That last scene with the Ultramorph/Deacons stalking in the darkness is amazingly chilling!
OMG...I love it, watched it a dozen times already!!!
The scurrying Neomorph is aces ;)
Thank you so much guys, what a treat!
CALL: I don't like Army
Great work- really adds ideas Prometheus should have addressed from the get go and makes it better. Thanks for creating this!
VRIESS: (to Call) What's the matter?
Agreed, exactly, yeah. And as ST is falling back into the story-habits that killed the franchise and necessitated a reboot, well...the writing's on the wall.
Blackwinter-witch I would rather let it it be. Same goes for things like Twilight Zone and Matrix. Things get diluted the more they get milked.
Johner- That ain't what I'm hungry for.
Thank-you for reading!! :) Thank-you also for your kind words and praise, I'm glad you enjoyed it!!
The egg-morphing, to me it is a Signature element of the franchise, as it's so ALIEN, and breaks from the 'comfortably terrestrial' models and ideas of reproduction.
I know I've been away of late, so I wanted to show folks that I've not been idle. :D
PEREZ: I think you'll find our accomodations somewhat spartan. Although the cook sets a good table.
I'm not sure ST can be, or should be saved. I think it's run it's course, but your idea has merit, and would be worth a try...IF proper writers were involved.
Brilliant. You continue to raise and surpass even your own lofty standards each time you post a new excerpt :-)
As always, a deep and insightful snippet into your rich Alienverse world(s). Love the egg-morphing
