FILM… Ego, Arrogance, and Emptiness. 2019-12-08 04:08:55 PM CST2020-12-19 07:33:03 PM CST When I first came upon photographs of Alien while reading Starlog #22, I was struck by the authenticity of the spacecraft. It looked real, not like some of the less-realized…
MODELS… Alien diorama for NECA figures. 2019-06-17 07:27:21 AM CDT2020-12-19 07:34:01 PM CST <INTERFACE 2037 READY FOR INQUIRY> roccothegreat (aka TheToyBookie) reached out recently to share news about his new ALIEN 1979 diorama for NECA action figures. The video below walks us…
ART… APC Cutaway video… Encore! Encore! 2019-04-22 09:12:14 AM CDT2020-12-19 07:34:49 PM CST <INTERFACE 2037 READY FOR INQUIRY> To the world at large, John R. Mullaney is known for producing computer generated and watercolour artist's impressions & cutaway artworks for the property…
ART… An ‘Unreal’ Nostromo… 2019-04-01 06:25:43 PM CDT2020-12-19 07:35:06 PM CST <INTERFACE 2037 READY FOR INQUIRY> Senior Environment Artist Luke Dawson gives us another take on the Nostromo interior in this video, powered by Unreal Engine. You can see other stills…
COSTUMING… Adam Savage’s Nostromo space suit costume. 2018-12-29 09:15:52 AM CST2020-12-19 07:35:31 PM CST <INTERFACE 2037 READY FOR INQUIRY> In this video, Adam Savage discusses his Nostromo space suit costume. He mentions some interesting facts about the original costume. …
FRIENDS OF THE NOSTROMO FILES… Cine Sfx & Making Of: ALIEN COLLECTION 2 2018-12-22 04:00:58 AM CST2020-12-19 07:35:48 PM CST <INTERFACE 2037 READY FOR INQUIRY> In this post (May 2009), Cinesfx Fred shares information about a rare “making of” video released in 1983 by Melisa Video! Read more about…
FILM… A delicate subject. 2018-12-15 01:26:03 PM CST2020-12-19 07:35:58 PM CST <INTERFACE 2037 READY FOR INQUIRY> With the terrifying loss of Capt. Dallas in the vents, Ripley finds herself in charge. Her smoldering resentment and suspicion of Ash can now…
CHARTING NOSTROMO… Mr. E Models shares Nostromo airlock build. 2018-10-24 11:17:06 AM CDT2020-12-19 07:36:42 PM CST <INTERFACE 2037 READY FOR INQUIRY> I just love this subject, and Mr. E. covers it to my delighted satisfaction! I hope you enjoy it as well... …
CHARTING NOSTROMO… Are ya ready for Bill Pearson? 2018-09-15 01:10:49 PM CDT2020-12-19 07:37:35 PM CST <INTERFACE 2037 READY FOR INQUIRY> I recently re-visited the website of professional model-maker Bill Pearson. It is an understatement to say that I was BLOWN AWAY by the wealth…
FRIENDS OF THE NOSTROMO FILES… Blaming Blade Runner (or When great movies happen to good people.) 2018-09-08 10:26:26 AM CDT2020-12-19 07:37:37 PM CST <INTERFACE 2037 READY FOR INQUIRY> Fans of SF on TV and film, meet Steve Howarth, an unassuming professional model-maker and fellow music fan I've had the pleasure of getting…