Argh...why?

[ninjacat11]

I don't know, they've managed to sully Alien's reputation now with enough sub-par sequels in recent years that a remake might actually be a refreshing change of pace for that franchise.

As long it's done right. Hopefully, if they do remake it, they don't get some hack like Michael Bay to make it.

A Michael Bay Alien....*shudders*

[Chaos]

Instead of having acidic blood, they would violently explode when shot.

[ninjacat11]

Instead of having acidic blood, they would violently explode when shot.

And it would take place on a CGI military base in the modern day. In space.
And there would be product placements for NASA and Burger King. In space.

[Doctor Who?]

Where is a mad bomber when you need one.

Someone needs to stop Hollywood.

[BBQ Platypus]

Where is a mad bomber when you need one.

Someone needs to stop Hollywood.

Oooh!  Oooh!  I'm a mad bomber!  See my avatar?

[a pretty girl is like]

That's a good trailer.  It establishes a mood and creates intrigue.  And it's got a great end hook.

The movie might be different but that's an effective trailer.

[Tripe]

I still think they could follow Farewell to the Master on this one.

[bettertomorrowamy]

Where is a mad bomber when you need one.

Someone needs to stop Hollywood.

Oooh!  Oooh!  I'm a mad bomber!  See my avatar?

....and you're one "what bombs at midnight", so you could show up on premiere night just in time.

[BBQ Platypus]

I don't know, they've managed to sully Alien's reputation now with enough sub-par sequels in recent years that a remake might actually be a refreshing change of pace for that franchise.

As long it's done right. Hopefully, if they do remake it, they don't get some hack like Michael Bay to make it.

A Michael Bay Alien....*shudders*

...or a "Baylien," if you will.

[a pretty girl is like]

I don't know, they've managed to sully Alien's reputation now with enough sub-par sequels in recent years that a remake might actually be a refreshing change of pace for that franchise.

As long it's done right. Hopefully, if they do remake it, they don't get some hack like Michael Bay to make it.

A Michael Bay Alien....*shudders*

...or a "Baylien," if you will.

Even worse, you'd have a shot that starts at ground level and spirals around the alien in an upward motion while the damned thing is exploding in slow motion.