'Aliens' celebrates its 30th Anniversary at San Diego Comic-Con 2016 and Producer Gale Anne Hurd and Director James Cameron reflect on how the film industry has changed from the 80's to today.

SDCC16 - Aliens - Gale Anne Hurd and James Cameron Interview

'Aliens' celebrates its 30th Anniversary at San Diego Comic-Con 2016 and cast members Michael Biehn and Carrie Henn talk about the brilliance of James Cameron. 

SDCC16 - Aliens - Michael Biehn and Carrie Henn

'Aliens' celebrates its 30th Anniversary at San Diego Comic-Con 2016 and cast members Lance Henrikson and Paul Reiser reflect on how the film changed their acting careers.

SDCC16 - Aliens - Lance Henrikson and Paul Reiser Interview

Ridley Scott recently told Entertainment Weekly that hed originally conceived and pitched an alternate ending to his 1979 masterpiece Alien. Its hard to imagine the film concluding any differently to the way that classic coda plays out  or, indeed, any scarier. But Scott described an altogether darker denouement which saw Sigourney Weavers Ripley getting her head ripped off by the xenomorph. Fandoms Kim and Chris argue why it was the right decision to veto Scotts vision  and leave Ellen Ripley alive to battle against the aliens three more times in the franchise.

Why They Were Right to Ditch Ridley Scotts Alien Ending

Everything you need to know about Alien Tablets from Subnautica.

What are Alien Tablets?

Everything you need to know about the Alien Containment from Subnautica.

What is the Alien Containment?

A closer look at the terrifying sound of Alien Isolation.

Alien Isolation

Alien Isolation - Sound of Alien Isolation Trailer Featurette

Wikia Productions video of the all-time top bosses in Alien

Alien

The Best Alien Bosses 

Neomorphs are a fearsome new alien species seen in Alien: Covenant, the latest in the Alien prequel series.

Alien: Covenant - What are the Neomorphs?

Alien: Covenant is the newest film in the long-running Alien franchise. Dont have time to watch all seven films in the series and get caught up? Heres everything you need to know about Alien: Covenant.The spaceship USCSS Covenant is en route to a planet called Origae-6 in order to start a new human colony. When a disruption causes the crew to wake up early, they also come across a signal from a nearby planet. Turns out that this planet is actually a better candidate for colonization, so they divert from their original course in order to investigate.When they arrive, they survey the planet but a mysterious microbe infects certain members of the crew, and they are impregnated by creatures that eventually burst out from their hosts bodies, killing the hosts in the process. While the crew is fending off one of these monsters, they are rescued by the planets sole inhabitant, David.David is an android who was part of a previous mission on the ship Prometheus. The Prometheus was tasked with finding the extraterrestrial race that created life on Earth, called Engineers. After discovering that mysterious microbe in an Engineer facility, the crew of the Prometheus was eventually killed off by the infection, leaving only David and Dr. Elizabeth Shaw alive. They set out to find the Engineer homeworld, which happens to be the planet that the Covenant has landed on.What has David been doing since he landed on the Engineer homeworld? And what happened to Dr. Shaw? Cant spoil you on that, but suffice to say, that microbe has been hard at work mutating and evolving. Eventually, it will lead to a perfect organism, one whose structural perfection is matched only by its hostility. A creature that can only be described as alien.Alien: Covenant bursts into theaters on May 19.

Alien: Covenant - Here's What You Need to Know

San Diego Comic-Con brings out the best cosplayers in the world. Check out what Fandom saw on the way to the convention center.

SDCC16 - The Cosplayers of Comic-Con 2016

Announcement trailer for the video game "Aliens: Isolation"

Aliens: Isolation

Alien: Isolation - Announcement Trailer

In this sequel to Prometheus, that also serves as something of a prequel to Alien, the crew of the Covenant get more than they bargained for when a rogue transmission tempts them to a mysterious planet. But while Alien Covenant improves upon its predecessor, the film is still light years away from the brilliance of the first two films in the franchise. Find out why by clicking on the above video or reading the below review.

Alien Covenant Video Review

Everything you need to know about Alien Thermal Plant from Subnautica

What is Alien Thermal Plant?

Short documentary on the origins of the new video game "Aliens: Isolation"

Aliens: Isolation - Origins

Wonder Woman has arrived at San Diego Comic-Con and the first official trailer for the movie is amazing. 

SDCC16 - Wonder Woman Comic-Con Trailer

The Alien: Covenant release date is creeping nearer and nearer, and as it approaches, 20th Century Fox is ramping up its promotional campaign. The latest footage to drop includes two transmissions from crew members.[youtube href="www.youtube.com/watch?v=njj1R4mh5PM&feature=youtu.be"]In the first, Katherine Watersons Daniels speaks to camera in a message meant for her father, and its intercut with tense mission footage.She says, I think its on. Hi Dad, Im here on the Covenant. Were each allowed one transmission back to earth so Im excited for what were doing. Were reshaping an entire planet, building a new life for 2000 families; children, my kids some day. Yeah, I think Im exactly where Im supposed to be.The transmission glitches while she talks, cutting to the team exploring the planet together  theres water and vegetation, and theyre not wearing space suits in any of the outside shots.You hear that? says a female crew member.Something passed overhead here, says another  almost certainly Demian Bachir.There are snapshots of footage within various locations, some look like theyre inside the ship, and some look like they could be in enclosed spaces away from the Covenant. One intriguing bit of footage is shot within a dark space and reveals humanoid forms followed by some kind of alien technology or architecture.Daniels continues: Now that its actually happening, now that Im up here, earth is getting smaller and smaller. Im never going to see you again. If something does happen to me, dad I just want you to know I love you so much. OK, I gotta go.As her message continues, the shots between glitches get quicker, more frenetic and less distinct but the panic and fear is all too clear.[youtube href="www.youtube.com/watch?v=OwWlWqn8Mfk&feature=youtu.be"]In the second clip, framed as another broadcast, or recording, we see the company logo flash up of the Weyland-Yutani Corp. Billy Crudups Christopher Oram is sitting in front of the camera, reading a statement.He says: The majesty of creation lies before us now. Ours to discover, we shall behold wonders heretofore unimagined.Its glitchy again, and is cut with similar footage to the first clip.There is no footage of aliens in either clip, but we wont have to wait too long for all to be revealed, since the film is released on May 12 in the UK and May 19 in the US. For now, heres the official synopsis:Ridley Scott returns to the universe he created, with 'Alien: Covenant', a new chapter in his groundbreaking 'Alien' franchise. The crew of the colony ship Covenant, bound for a remote planet on the far side of the galaxy, discovers what they think is an uncharted paradise, but is actually a dark, dangerous world.  When they uncover a threat beyond their imagination, they must attempt a harrowing escape.

'Alien: Covenant' Characters Deliver Chilling Messages in New Clips

The Alien franchise is one of cinemas strongest series. You wanna know why? Because it refuses to be pigeon-holed into one specific genre. The series kicked off with one of the greatest horror films of all time, but throughout its nearly 40-year lifespan, the franchise has evolved and transformed nearly as much as its titular monster. Entertainment Editor Drew Dietsch examines the entire franchise and takes a look at all the different genres, tones, and changes the series has gone through.And if you're needing some more Alien goodness, check out Alien: Covenant when it hits theaters on May 19.

How the Alien Movies Continue to Mutate

Alien: Covenant, directed by Ridley Scott, is the sequel to 2012's Prometheus and the first in a series of films which will ultimately connect to Scott's original 1979 Alien. Want to know more? Check out our Quick Guide to Alien: Covenant.

A Quick Guide to 'Alien: Covenant'

Making Sense of the 'Alien' Timeline

Check out this NSFW first look at Alien: Covenant, the newest installment in the Alien franchise.The story continues from Prometheus as we see what happened to David (Michael Fassbender) and how a new crew must deal with this android's dangerous creations. Eventually, we will see the evolution of the xenomorph we all know and love.Alien: Covenant hits theaters May 19.

NSFW Red-Band 'Alien: Covenant' Trailer

Aliens Colonial Marines

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There is much more to experience at Comic-Con if the lines are too long at Hall H. Take a quick peak to see what's set up outside the the Convention Center. 

SDCC16 - Comic-Con Outside Experiences

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