Tag Archives: Aliens
Hard Copy: Tech Noir: The Art of James Cameron from Insight Editions
James Cameron has blazed a trail through the cinematic landscape with a series of groundbreaking films that have each become deeply embedded in the popular imagination. But while Cameron has created and employed advanced filmmaking technologies to realize his unique … Continue reading
Equipment: Hasbro reveals the Nerf LMTD Aliens M41A Pulse Blaster
Celebrate the 35th anniversary of the iconic Aliens film with the Nerf LMTD Aliens M41A Pulse blaster, capturing authentic details inspired by the equipment of the United States Colonial Marine Corps.
Hard Copy: Alien: The Blueprints from Titan Books
I have always been fascinated with spaceships and although I am not the most mechanically inclined I do enjoy looking at the blueprints. I remember when I was a kid my uncle gave me a set of blueprints for the … Continue reading
Equipment: The 13th Series of Alien Figures from NECA Pay Homage to some Classic Kenner Toys
I don’t know why I can’t wrap my head around the fact that Alien is 40 years old, as cliché as it sounds, it feels like yesterday. When Alien was released Star Wars a big thing, especially when it came … Continue reading
Equipment: New Offerings from Diamond Select Toys Including Muppets, Batman and Marvel Goodies
The June Previews catalog is out, and pre-orders are open for a slew of upcoming items from Diamond Select Toys! Contact your local comic shop or your favorite online retailer to put in your orders for our first Galery PVCl … Continue reading
Vids: Own Ready Player One on 4K UHD Combo Pack, 3D Blu-ray Combo Pack, Blu-ray and DVD on July 24, or Own It Early on Digital HD on July 3
Join an immersive virtual universe when “Ready Player One” arrives on 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray 3D Combo Pack, Blu-ray Combo Pack, DVD and Digital HD. From Warner Bros. Pictures, Amblin Entertainment and Village Roadshow Pictures, along with filmmaker Steven Spielberg, … Continue reading
Hard Copy: The Movie Art of Syd Mead-Visual Futurist Review
Like many science fiction fans I am obsessed with the future. Sadly, we do not know for sure how the future will look. Since future vistas are sheer speculation film makers need someone with unique vision when they are making … Continue reading
Equipment: Hallmark Keepsake Ornament P-5000 Power Work Loader from Aliens
I love that Hallmark has embraced icons from Pop Culture and is turning them into Christmas ornaments. I am sure that ornaments based on television and movie characters date back long before the 1990’s but my first recollection of a … Continue reading
Hard Copy: Aliens: The Set Photography
There were some horrible things that came out in the 1980s. Massive shoulder pads, big hair that required a whole can of hair spray to keep in place, Cabbage Patch Kids and David Lynch’s big screen version of Dune to … Continue reading
Vids: Check Out the Prologue to ALIEN: COVENANT
Alien: Covenant is the latest installment of the very popular Alien franchise. The premiere is still a couple of months away but we have a great first look to whet your appetite. Though there hasn’t been much released on the … Continue reading