All articles tagged with #aliens
The first trailer for Na Hong-jin’s film Hope, shown at Cannes, drops a remote-town siege plot where aliens stalk and slaughter locals, with a cast led by Hwang Jung-min, Zo In-Sung, Jung Ho-yeon, Alicia Vikander, and Michael Fassbender. Early critics are generally positive on the action and creature-feel, though visuals for the aliens may be refined before the fall release.
James Cameron reveals he bluff-threatened to quit Aliens when 20th Century Fox misled him about Sigourney Weaver's option to appear in a sequel, pushing for Weaver to star as Ripley; after meeting her and leveraging a staged 'walk away' scenario and a pressure tactic involving agents, the deal was completed within 12 hours, ensuring Weaver's pivotal role in the film despite a difficult production.
Cold Iron Studios reveals Aliens: Fireteam Elite 2, a current-gen only PS5 sequel that expands to four-player co-op, adds more Xenomorphs, deeper squad mechanics, a new Specialist class, and enhanced weapon/gear customization, with a Summer 2026 release window.
Cold Iron Studios and Daybreak Game Company revealed Aliens: Fireteam Elite 2 for PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X|S with a Summer 2026 target, expanding the fireteam from three to four players, adding cross-play, new Xenomorph types, refined Specialist class options, and a dedicated Horde mode, building on the 2021 game’s reception.
Daybreak Game Company and Cold Iron Studios announced Aliens: Fireteam Elite 2, a cooperative third-person shooter for PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC launching this summer, featuring expanded four-player squad mechanics, new xenomorph enemies, a fully customizable Specialist class, and Horde-mode maps that challenge teams to survive escalating waves.
Barack Obama joined Stephen Colbert on The Late Show for a wide-ranging interview in which Obama joked Colbert could run the country better than 'some folks,' reflected on presidential power limits, dismissed alien conspiracy theories, and highlighted the Obama Presidential Center tour ahead of its public opening.
Ars Technica’s linguistics dive interviews Dr. Betty Birner and Andy Weir to unpack how Grace and Rocky’s language is portrayed, from pragmatics and theory of mind to symbols, embodiment, and cross‑species communication. The piece argues the film shortcuts language acquisition for narrative speed, while noting that math isn’t a guaranteed universal language and true alien understanding would hinge on deeper context beyond pantomime; still, it praises the film’s engaging buddy dynamic.
President Trump promised to declassify government files on aliens and UFOs, a move that highlights how selective disclosures feed long-running conspiracy theories; researchers say such beliefs reflect deeper political and social narratives, not just partisan bias, with polling showing many Americans believe in extraterrestrials and some think they've visited Earth.
Interest in extraterrestrial life has surged again after Obama said aliens are real but offered no evidence; the piece traces past presidents’ ties to UFO lore—from Carter’s 1969 sighting and Voyager records to Reagan’s use of an alien threat metaphor and Clinton’s Area 51 research—alongside ongoing calls for government transparency and rumors of a forthcoming Trump speech, all against a backdrop of polls suggesting a majority of Americans believe extraterrestrial life exists.
Former President Barack Obama said the universe is vast enough that life elsewhere is likely, but he found no evidence of extraterrestrial contact during his presidency. His clarification followed a podcast interview that sparked alien-speculation and came after a prior joke about Area 51; the piece also notes historical UFO programs and NASA findings as context for ongoing space intrigue without proof of visitors.
Former President Barack Obama clarified on social media that while the universe’s vastness makes life elsewhere statistically plausible, the odds of Earth being visited by aliens are low; he said he saw no evidence of contact during his presidency and joked that aliens aren’t being kept in Area 51, noting his comments were made in the spirit of a speed-round on a podcast and later clarified on Instagram.
Sigourney Weaver revealed she once stood up to James Cameron on the set of 'Aliens' in 1986, defending a young actress from Cameron's yelling. She noted that Cameron has since mellowed and reflected on his tough directing style during the challenging production of 'The Abyss.' Despite past difficulties, Weaver continues to work with Cameron on the 'Avatar' franchise.
The article discusses Comet 3I/ATLAS, an interstellar object, emphasizing that while the idea of aliens is often speculated upon, the focus should be on scientific investigation and understanding the comet's unique properties, as the search for extraterrestrial life should come after exploring all other possibilities and uncertainties.
Tennessee Congressman Tim Burchett claimed that alien entities are present on Earth, emerging from deep water areas, and referenced military sightings of unidentified underwater crafts, amid ongoing discussions about UFOs and UAPs in Congress. The claims are met with skepticism, highlighting the long history of UFO fascination among US officials.
In 'Alien: Earth' Episode 6, chaos erupts on Neverland as alien creatures escape and sabotage intensifies, revealing complex human and synthetic characters grappling with morality, control, and the consequences of their actions amidst a backdrop of extraterrestrial horror and corporate greed.