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Prepare to enter Joker's
website The Hunted, a site dedicated to a highly respected
alien warrior, the Predator.
The site contains everything from the physical
bio of the creature (including language, ethics codes and weaponry),
to all media that the Predator has been found in (comics, movies,
games). And although the information comes from many different
sources, I still try to use the movies as the final judge.
Predator: The Hunted should be of interest to not just
'Predaphiles', but those who know nothing about the alien warrior...
and the amount of information around shows that the Predator is far from just a movie character - it could easily be an actual creature!
Note: Don't think that I side completely
with these Predators. I respect them for their morals and skills, but
let's face it - even if you're unarmed and can communicate with
them - be in the wrong place at the wrong time during heat and
conflict, and a Predator wouldn't think twice about claiming your
skull.
We are The Hunted... be prepared,
or be in a trophy case.
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Latest News
Post: July 2008
Hardware power-up: Startup Initiated, Boot Success: Systems operating at 99% efficiency: *Incoming transmission* "Is this thing on? Testing, testing..." Okay. Greetings faithful Yautja, Xenomorphs and Humanoids alike! First of all let me apologise for my extended absence, mainly due to the loss of a computer AND internet connection altogether -- the good news is that the new computer and broadband connection means there should never be another similar absence! I promise. Hopefully.
I was also holding off updating the site until I've seen Aliens Vs Predator 2, which believe it or not, I still haven't seen yet. It's been quite difficult to avoid seeing spoilers for it all over the net, too...
I'll be reviewing ther whole site's contents shortly; the Movies area (including the Bloopers/Trivia section, and the Fan Films pages); probably some additions to the Yautja section; and adding some correspondence that arrived in the Mailbag; but until then I'd just like to thank everyone who continues to leave messages of support via ewmail and on the Feedback page.
It's great to be back, and I'll see you all again soon! *Transmission ends* Hardware power-down: Abort, Retry, Fail? Ahh, *c'jit*...
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Recent News
Post: August 2007
After a couple month's hiatus (involving moving house, and starting a new job) the missing-in-action Joker is back with updates to The Hunted! Apologies to everyone for vanishing like that, and thanks to everyone who's been patiently waiting for new stuff!
So what's been happening since I disappeared? Well, the biggest news to date must be that the new trailer for Aliens Vs Predator 2 has been released! Head over to the AvP-R official website and see what to expect from the next movie installment, come Christmas. I'm feeling hopeful...
And while there hasn't been much new multimedia added to the site, there's been plenty of input from the fans. There's some more Links to look over, new contributors who've made it onto the Donator Hall of Fame, interesting correspondence that arrived in the Mailbag, and even some additions to the Movies area (including the Bloopers/Trivia section, and the Fan Films pages).
With any luck, the next few months will be both a period of new hope for the Predator movie franchise, and for myself to be able to update the site more often! Until then, I'll leave you with the greatest of thanks to everyone and anyone who sent emails and left messages of support on the Feedback page. See you real soon!
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Firing 'canon'...
Post: February 2007
Hello all, I finally dragged myself into 2007 and brought with me a few updates. Nothing quite as exciting as mentioned earlier (YET) but rest assured that there are some very interesting stirrings in The Hunted camp. Stay tuned!
So what are these updates, you ask? Well, there's more Links to check out, a few random images added to the Images gallery, some more fantastic friends who've made it onto the Donator Hall of Fame and helped The Hunted cause, and last but not least... I've finally bitten the bullet and separated (sort of) the Predator/Yautja page, and others, into What the Movies Tell Us and What the Comics Tell Us.
The canon issue had to be addressed sooner or later (and it's not something I've taken lightly, believe me), but the rift between the Movies=Canon and Books=Canon groups is just too damn wide. And with Alien Vs Predator 2 on the horizon, it seems like it's getting wider all the time. Now don't fret, nothing major is going to change around here... but I think it's time to address the canon issue and really try to discover the TRUE Predator universe (or at least, one that the majority of us Pred fans can agree on!). I want people from both sides of the fence to appreciate this site, whether they're Movie fans or Comic fans -- it might be an impossible task, but hell, I'm gonna try it!
Any thoughts on this hot topic? Let yourself be heard on the Feedback page! Until we meet again...
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Latest News
Post: December 2006
Just time for a quick note, to let you know that (A) I'm still alive, and (B) even though this last couple of months has been extremely quiet, there's some big happenings planned for 2007. Hopefully they'll more than make up for the lack of action The Hunted has seen!
I'd like to take this moment to wish you and everyone you know an awesome Christmas and New Year, and be ready for some great things in the next few months!
Have a Merry Christmassacre, and 'Ho Ho Hunt'!
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Recent News
Post: October 2006
Bet you wasn't expecting another update so soon (or at all)! But here we go with a brand-new batch of Predator goodness.
To begin with, we have a couple of new pictures added to the Images gallery, including a cool tattoo from Eric G, amongst others. Go have a look!
And there's also been some additions to the Links page, with a special entry from Andrew of WeldArt, here in Aussieland! Take it away, Andrew:
"I have just started up a new business in Australia selling handmade sculptures made from
new and used car parts. You may have even seen them before (I am importing them not making them). I have all sorts of models including various characters from sci-fi movies such as Predator, Alien and Star Wars. You must agree that they look stunning."
I do agree, my friend... I'd love to have someone walk into my yard to be faced with a big metallic Pred! So, check the Misc Predator Links to see what Andrew's site, and the others, have to offer.
And in another section, an email from Liam wonders about one of Billy's lines in the original film. Take a look at the Mailbag page to see what that's all about.
I probably missed mentioning something that's been updated, but I'm sure you won't mind!
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AvP II or AVP ew?
Post: October 2006
Another month passed already? Somebody stop them! It'll be Christmas soon... gah.
Right, straight to AvP2. There's been lots happening on the cast and filming front -- it's getting interesting now, and I'm slowly starting to feel optimistic, but I won't count my facehuggers until they're hatched! Anyway, go over to the Alien Vs Predator 2 page for all the old and new interviews and rumours.
And in another section, an email from Alecia helpfully informed me that I was missing the Dark Horse Presents #119 comic. Thanking you, Alecia! Take a look at the Comics and Books page to see what it's all about.
There's still more to come on the horizon, so I'll be seeing you soon!
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Fox vs Fans 2
Post: September 2006
A little light on updates this month, aren't we... but never fear, there's lots of interesting developments regarding AvP2. For starters, the infamous 'Texas' script is either being dropped, or heavily edited -- some good news at last -- and with any luck, it's because Hollywood (or Fox) listened to the fans! Anyway, for all the latest, head over to the Alien Vs Predator 2 page for all the old and new interviews and rumours.
In other areas, an email from Tanks pointed out that I was missing an old NES game from the Games area! Thanks, Tanks... it's now been archived for prosperity with its kin! Take a look at the Games page and see those games we played in the day.
And one final note -- I'll shortly be closing the poll (have a look further down the page) and taking all the votes into consideration. Looks like there may be some big changes on the way! Until then...
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Colouring Costmes
Post: August 2006
So far there's been no huge advance in the amount of information regarding AvP2, but it'll be out before we know it. I think I can wait easily enough... unless I hear any reports that it's actually going to be good!
Now onto the updates. As far as quiet pages go, there's one that's difficult to add to (due to the 99.99% filled ISP user space), and that's the Downloads page... but this has now changed, with a request from Marci for an AvP Colouring Book! Now, I'd never seen one before, so I thought I'd put my own together from various Dark Horse graphic novels -- and I think it came out pretty good. Go and grab it now for your Predator Pups, in the Downloads area.
And there's also been some action in the Links page, with a couple of new costume-oriented forums from Predmaniac and The Big Gunns. If you were ever thinking of browsing, buying or building Predator or Alien related costumes, these are the places to visit! Check the Misc Predator Links to see what these great sites offer.
And that's all there is for now, see you again next update. Oh and remember, If there's anything you'd like to see added to the site, try emailing The Hunted Mailbag and letting me know about it!
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Alien Vs Predator Vs Fans
Post: July 2006
Seems the big news this month is focused on AVP2. After the fiasco at AICN, and misinformation-fuelled rumours aplenty, there's still no definate proof that Fox will or won't go with the much maligned AvP2 script. If you don't know what I'm talking about, head over to the Alien Vs Predator 2 page -- it holds all the old and new interviews and rumours that have been going around since the first movie, and I'll be adding to it when new information comes to light.
And you would of course remember the excellent Predator 'music video' fan-film created by our friend oMaT, right? (See the Movies > Fan Films page for a recap.) Well, he's been working on reencoding all his films using higher-quality codecs and methods as well as revamping some of his older films into new versions. In his own words:
"Predator v3 is simply an evolution from the original fan-film I did a while back. Every time I revisit one of my films I try to sharpen the cuts and make the action a little better. With this film, I felt I'd taken too hokey a path the first and second times through so I thought I'd punch it up and go for straight action. This version has very different editing which I'm quite pleased with but make no mistake, it is a very different movie than v2. I hope you enjoy the new film and keep checking The Hunted for updates."
So, click through to the Fan Films page and check out the offering. Thanks for your great efforts, oMaT! With the disappointing AvP and the presumed-to-be-just-as-dissapointing AvP2 on the way, it's great to see the original film again... every time I see it, it's like meeting an old friend.
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"Here we are again, bro..."
Post: June 2006
Moving right along into another month, there's not been much news on the Movie fronts yet but there's been plenty of feedback from the fans.
There's been a few contributions to the Links page, a couple of additions to the Movies area (well, the Bloopers/Trivia section specifically) and the Yautja Postman has dropped a bunch of letters into The Hunted Mailbag for me as well.
There's even been a picture or two added to the Images gallery, including a nice but unfinished tattoo from Ben R., amongst others. Still working on my ISP (and donations!) to get more server space, I desparately need to add more images - or at least increase the size of them! Stay tuned...
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Calling all pretend Preds!
Post: May 2006
Click to enlarge poster
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The news today is from Joanna (National Editor Coztume,
Australian Costuming Guild) who offers an invitation to the 10th National Australian Costumers Guild Ball in Adelaide, South Australia on the 26th of August 2006. Although family commitments prevent myself from attending (the lack of a costume doesn't help either), any Aussie folks into Pred cosplay would be crazy not to attend.
As Joanna writes: "Being that Predator and Alien is an excellent costuming opportunity I thought you might like to spread the word to people who are interested in the costuming side of ScienceFiction etc. I'm pretty confident they will have a great evening! Anyone who is interested no matter what skill level or style of costuming can enter and its the National Ball so anyone from any part of Australia can head on down here."
For those interested in attending, or just viewing some of their cool costumes, head over to the Guild's website: www.australiancostumersguild.org.au, and check out the poster (left).
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I want some answers...
Post: May 2006
Here we are again with a few new additions to the site. Mostly there's only been some more contributions to the Links page, but there's also been a little action and tidying up elsewhere in the site.
And since it's been so long since I've had a Poll on the site, here is a little offering to find out what you'd prefer to see on here in the future. Keep in mind that I still don't have a huge amount of server space (and any major changes won't happen for a while yet) but I thought it'd be interesting to find out what most people want to see on The Hunted. So take the Poll and let me know! (And if you choose 'Other', make sure you add your request to the Feedback section so I can check it out.
Until next time... keep it frosty people!
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Pred 3, or not Pred 3 -- that is the question!
Post: April 2006
Things seem to have slowed a little recently... could this be the calm before the storm? I'm thinking that soon some 'official' news regarding Alien vs Predator or Predator 3 will be released - we'll have to wait and see.
And speaking of Predator 3, I've finally upgraded the Movies area by boosting the Predator 3 page. It now holds all the old and new interviews and rumours that have been going around since Predator 2, and I'll be adding to it when more info comes to hand.
And of course, there's still some other bits and pieces to add to the site... so nake sure to keep stopping by. Oh, and if you have any spare credits in your account, please consider donating to a worthy cause! Every little bit helps.
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News is now Archived
Post: September 2005
Since the Latest News section was becoming very large, I decided I should make an Archive for all the previous entries. To read the older news items and to see the results of certain polls etc, click the link to enter the Archived News area.
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