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News/Interviews/Rumors
The information in this section is based on rumors and information gleaned from various sources. I do not claim this information as fact, but simple speculation on possible happenings. Please use your own discretion when judging accuracy.
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THEY'RE INVADING THE REAL WORLD THIS TIME
May 5, 2005 - It's confirmed: Alien Vs. Predator was successful enough to warrant a sequel. 20th Century Fox's Tom Rothman confirmed to Sci Fi Wire at the Saturn Awards that the studio is already planning AVP 2, following the success of the first one.
Rothman spilled some minor plot details on the crossover sequel, stating that it would not be set in a remote location like Antarctica (the locale of the first AVP) or space (like the Alien series). "In the new Alien Vs. Predator they will finally actually really come to our world."
Rothman also mentioned that the AVP sequel would also help to complete the bridge between the Alien and Predator film franchises.
There's no word yet on whether Paul W.S. Anderson (Soldier, Resident Evil) will return to direct the sequel. The British-born filmmaker currently has two other films on his plate.
Although the first Alien Vs. Predator picture wasn't among 2004's big successes, it did earn enough to recoup its $45 million budget and more. It's easy to see Fox pouring more money into the sequel, but it might have difficulty overcoming the negative image the first AVP received in the press; for example, only 22% of the reviews listed at Rotten Tomatoes were favorable, and IMDb visitors rated it an unimpressive 5.4 out of 10.
Both the Alien and Predator series remain popular among IGN FilmForce readers, so we'll be keeping a close eye on AVP 2 and see what develops.
Source: filmforce.ign.com
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AVP2 IN THE MAKING
January 26, 2006 - At the premiere of Big Momma's House 2, The Movie Reporter caught up with Fox studio head, Tom Rothman, who touched up on a few Fox projects including X-Men spin offs, Silver Surfer, Fantastic Four 2 and AvP 2.
Q: AvP 2 - any development there?
TR: Yeah, uh, Hutch would know actually better but I think they just got the script, they just got the script in... we are making that movie, it's gonna be kick ass (smiles).
Q: How soon?
TR: We're hoping for August of 2007 release. That's what we hope.
Source: www.iesb.net
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STRAUSES ON AVP2 - NEW HELMERS TALK SHOP
June 9, 2006 - The Hollywood trade papers have finally gotten around to reporting the news that IGN FilmForce broke earlier this week: the Brothers Strause will be directing Alien vs. Predator 2 for 20th Century Fox. Davis Entertainment is producing.
The sibling filmmakers, Colin and Greg, issued statements to the trades. Colin Strause advised Variety, "We really want to take it back to the original Alien and Predator films and make a serious, gritty horror film."
Colin also advised The Hollywood Reporter, "We went after the first AVP and didn't get it. That's why it's so exciting that we're getting to do this one."
Greg told Variety that "we want to take it back to its roots, without losing sight of the human struggle. That's what made the originals so good."
Alien vs. Predator 2 is slated for an August 2007 release.
Source: filmforce.ign.com
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STRAUSES CONFIRMED ON AVP 2
June 9, 2006 - Variety confirmed that visual-effects pros Greg and Colin Strause have been hired to direct Alien vs. Predator 2 for 20th Century Fox, a story first reported on IGN FilmForce. Shooting is slated to begin in September for a summer 2007 release.
Armageddon writer Shane Salerno, who rewrote the original Alien vs. Predator, wrote the script.
Davis Entertainment's John Davis and Robbie Brenner are producing. Davis Entertainment also produced the first film in the franchise, as well as Predator and Predator 2.
The Strause brothers own Santa Monica, Calif.,-based visual-effects house Hydraulics and have extensive visual-effects credits on films including Titanic, The Day After Tomorrow and X-Men: The Last Stand.
Source: www.scifi.com
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AICN REVIEW OF AVP2
June 28, 2006 - As you probably know, the movie site Aint It Cool News had somehow gotten hold of a script (unrevised or otherwise) of the upcoming Alien vs Predator 2 movie, and posted a review of it. Not being one for reading spoilers, I tried to avoid reading anything about it, but it's currently very topical... so here's what we know.
AICN gave the script a rather horrible review -- and if anything I've read about it is true, I can see why it deserved it -- but shortly after the review was posted, Fox hit them with a 'cease and desist' notice. Obviously the review was close to the mark, or Fox still aren't concerned with giving the long-time Predator and Aliens fans what they really want. Or both. Either way, part of the response to Fox from AICN is as follows:
"But, hey... let it never be said that (A) Fox doesn't pay attention and (B) that we are unreasonable. I consider the article to have served its purpose at this point... based on the response here and on other message boards, its pretty clear that fandom doesn't want what Fox is selling in this particular case, and if that means Fox goes away to try and come up with another premise, that can only be a good thing. And if the film does finally get released looking exactly like the script I reviewed, then Fox won't be able to claim that they didn't realize how terribly out of touch with fandom they are."
I'll still try to avoid any spoilers regarding the sequel (as I'd like to keep my expectation levels low enough to hopefully enjoy Alien vs Predator 2), but from what I've heard the script involved aliens, Texas, and a supermarket. Hmm.
Here's hoping the script that AICN reviewed was an early, early draft. If not... whoever wins, we STILL lose.
Source: http://www.aintitcool.com
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FOX GOES RELEASE CRAZY
July 14, 2006 - 20th Century Fox just went horror crazy dropping new release dates from three upcoming horror films. First up is 28 Weeks Later, the highly anticipated follow-up to Danny Boyles's 28 Days Later, which will hit theaters on May 11, 2007. The film will be released under the new Fox Atomic banner. Next up is Fox Searchlight's The Hills Have Eyes 2, which will hit theaters March 2nd, 2007. Marton Weisz directs off a script by Wes Craven and his son Jonathan.
Last but not least is the dreaded Alien vs Predator 2, which we're sure will kill the franchise for good. Directed by Greg and Colin Strause, the film has been bumped from its August date until December 21, 2007.
Source: www.bloody-disgusting.com
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AVP2 NEWS: TITLE, FILMING, ETC
August 1, 2006 - According to Fangoria, filming on the upcoming film ALIEN VS. PREDATOR: SURVIVAL OF THE FITTEST will begin September 23 in Vancouver.
The shoot will last until December 14 under the watchful eye's of directors Colin and Greg Strause. Colin and Greg will be making their feature debut as directors with the film.
Tom Woodruff Jr and Alec Gillis from Amalgamated Dynamics will be handling the FX for the film as they did for the previous installment. Shane Salerno wrote the script for the film which pits the battling extraterrestrials on U.S. soil somewhere in the Midwest.
ALIEN VS. PREDATOR: SURVIVAL OF THE FITTEST is expected to claw its way into theaters on December 21, 2007.
Source: www.cinescape.com
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PEARL IN, TEXAS OUT!
August 2, 2006 - Rumblings from the Alien vs. Predator 2 camp confirm that veteran cinematographer Daniel Pearl has indeed signed on as director of photography for the next installment tentatively dubbed Survival of the Fittest. Pearl, whose credits include an extensive array of music videos, much like Greg and Colin Strause themselves, was also director of photography for both the original and remake versions of The Texas Chainsaw Massacre, making him no stranger to the horror genre.
Also interesting to note, my sources also tell me that the controversial and much hated 'Texas' script is out, and in fact was dead on the table before Ain't it Cool News even reviewed it. Hence the shooting location based in Vancouver, a city which would have a difficult time passing for Texas given all the rain and tall trees... This, however, doesn't mean Salerno's out, but we can expect a different script from him altogether.
Source: www.alienexperience.com
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LATEST AVP2 NEWS
August 14, 2006 - First off, IMDb has updated their cast and crew section with the names of the production designer and first assistant director, Andrew Neskoromny and Lars P. Winther, respectively. Neskoromny is no stranger to the Alien films or the science fiction genre in general, having already worked as the art director on Alien: Resurrection, as well as both 'Star Trek: The Next Generation' and 'Star Trek: Voyager' series, Deep Impact, Mission to Mars and The Core. Winther has too many blockbuster action films under his belt to count. All in all, they seem like pretty decent choices.
Next, this little piece of info on the film's tentative subtitle from a post on the IMDb:
The only reason that title was ever linked to FOX is this: Once false titles start to appear online for a film in pre-production or production, the studio producing the film registers that title and all clones of it to prevent individuals and/or quickly thrown together websites/fan sites from creating phony websites/fan sites and confusing ticket buyers with a fake title-- espcially cheesy ones like Survival of the Fittest. What's amazing is that one website posted that title and everyone picked up on it and spread it like it was true.
And lastly, we have more tentative worldwide release dates on the IMDb ranging from August 10th to December 21st, 2007 - though that places the United States last to receive the film and Mexico first. Not only is this absurd, but with the first AvP so heavily pirated, I'm sure Fox will try for a more simulataneous worldwide release this time around. Also, as filming is expected to wrap in early December, that gives the film over a year for post-production. True, Paul W.S. Anderson may have cut it a little short last time, but a year is more than enough for any film and I highly doubt AvP 2 will be that effects heavy.
Source: www.alienexperience.com
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BATTLE OF AGES IN STREETS OF GUNNISON
September 9, 2006 - For whatever reasons, the producers of a B-grade movie called 'Alien vs. Predator 2' have chosen to set this epic battle within a town called Gunnison.
Sticklers for accuracy, at least in some respects, they plan to use business names from the streets of Gunnison, but will actually do the filming in the towns of Port Moody and Port Coquitlam, located in British Columbia's metropolitan Vancouver. Gunnison, located at about 8,000 feet, is surrounded by sagebrush and hay fields of timothy and brome. The two B.C. towns, as their names indicate, are located at sea level along Vancouver Bay.
Why Gunnison? Eylem Sonmez, clearance coordinator for the production company, a subsidiary of Twentieth Century Fox, said she didn't really know. 'They were looking for a small town surrounded by the mountains,' she told the Crested Butte News.
The film is expected to be released in the middle of 2007.
Source: Summit Daily News
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IESB'S CANDID INTERVIEW WITH TOM ROTHMAN
Friday, 29 September 2006 - The IESB had the chance to chat to Tom Rothman, Chairman at 20th Century Fox, recently and talk at lengths about various upcoming Fox projects including AVP 2. What can we expect on AVP 2 and what MPAA rating are they going after?
IESB: AVP 2, man, you are just keeping the fanboys ecstatic...
TR: Let's put it this way, I think the approach this time is going to be very hardcore. Very R rated. I think this is, we believe that, this pass on AVP with these filmmakers is going to be a lot closer to the hardcore experience.
IESB: I am hearing that this AVP 2 script resembles a lot of [James] Cameron's Aliens, that it is very hard, and it doesn't resemble the first AVP film much. Is that accurate?
TR: That is accurate. Very hardcore. Very violent.
IESB: Can you tell me what time frame this takes place in?
TR: Yeah, it's contemporary.
IESB: Is Lance Henrikson going to have any kind of appearance?
TR: I have no comment.
IESB: That's fair. Someone sends me this rumor that you guys are so happy with the way things are turning out for AVP 2 that you are already looking at a stand alone Predator film, any truth to that?
TR: Yes and no, no truth to that in current active prep, but yes it's true that it's something that we think and talk about.
Source: IESB
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GREG STRAUSE DISMISSES 'TEXAS SCRIPT'
Saturday, January, 6 2007 - In a story that I'm extremely relieved to hear, it seems the the original infamous 'Texas script' has been well and truly put to rest. According to 'Greg_Strause' on IMDB's comments page for Alien Vs Predator:
"It's not worth looking at. We didn't shoot that script, nor have I even seen or read it, so let it R.I.P."
Alien Vs Predator II just keeps looking more and more promising... but time will tell!
Source: IMDb
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