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20 actors who will always be known for one particular role
There are quite a few actors, particularly those involved in a major franchise, who end up known for a particular role, no matter how versatile they become in the rest of their careers.
Entertainment News / Nerdist / October 13
Sigourney Weaver says she's met with Disney about 'Alien' script
The last time Sigourney Weaver played any permutation of her Oscar-nominated character Ellen Ripley was 1997’s Alien: Resurrection.
Entertainment News / Total Apex Entertainment / October 11
Sigourney Weaver Reveals She Has Seen A New Alien Movie Script
Just when it seemed like Ellen Ripley’s story was over, a flicker of hope for fans of the original Alien saga has ignited. In a surprise announcement that has sent ripples through the sci-fi community, Sigourney Weaver revealed that she has seen a new script that could potentially bring her iconic character back to the screen.
Entertainment News / BANG Showbiz / October 11
Sigourney Weaver in talks with Disney about new Alien movie
Sigourney Weaver has met with Disney about a new Alien movie. The 76-year-old actress first starred as Lt. Ellen Louise Ripley, the lone survivor of the doomed ship Nostromo, in the original 1979 science fiction horror film and went on to reprise the role in three more Alien movies.
The 20 greatest movies about making first contact
The idea of contact with extraterrestrial life is something that continues to haunt the popular imagination, so it is not surprising that it appears consistently in movies. After all, there’s something both exciting and terrifying about the thought that there might be life out there beyond the stars. What’s particularly notable about the movies’ exploration of first contact is just how many forms this story takes. Whether it’s a B-movie, a comedy, or an elevated piece of sci-fi storytelling, the movies have proven to be fertile ground for exploring the exchange of cultures between humans and extraterrestrials.
Entertainment News / Nerdist / September 22
'The Mandalorian and Grogu' trailer: Baby Yoda vs. AT-ATs, Jabba the Hutt's son, Sigourney Weaver, Oh My!
It’s a bird! It’s a plane! It’s Baby Yoda being too adorable for words for a minute and a half. Yes, The Mandalorian and Grogu‘s first teaser trailer is here.
Entertainment News / Nerdist / September 10
Beyond Fest 2025 Releases Full Schedule of 90 Movies
Movie buffs in Los Angeles know it isn’t officially autumn until Beyond Fest starts. The annual celebration of wild and weird genre cinema has grown to one of the most prestigious in such programs in the country.
20 horror movies where the villain is best part
Horror rises or falls based on the strength and complexity of its villains. Indeed, there are many times when the villain manages to outshine everyone else in the movie.
20 A-list celebrities who you may not know use stage names
Think you know your favorite stars? These 20 celebrities are hiding in plain sight behind surprising stage names.
Ranking the 25 all-time best action movie franchises
Everyone has their favorite action movie franchises. Narrowing it down to 25 isn't easy. But, we gave it a try. Enjoy!
Entertainment News / Nerdist / April 21
First look at Pedro Pascal from 'The Mandalorian and Grogu'
Pedro Pascal is a busy guy. We spent much of last week excited about the new trailer for The Fantastic Four: First Steps.
Entertainment News / Nerdist / March 19
Review: 'Snow White' is more of a deep slumber than a resounding success
Disney’s new live-action version of Snow White does not add much to the classic tale. It hits all the essential beats. However, despite some of the cast’s admirable attempts to add emotional depth, this film is repeatedly doused with flat camp when others appear on screen.
20 iconic horror movies you can watch year-round
Unsurprisingly, there is a strong connection between horror films and Halloween, which explains why the genre always experiences a resurgence during autumn. However, several horror movies can be enjoyed throughout the year.
16 films that were awesome despite having small casts
There are films, many of them good, with limited casts. We’re not just talking low-budget indies, either.
20 celebrities you didn't realize are highly educated
Celebrities don't need a PhD to be good at their jobs, but that hasn't stopped some from getting one. These 20 famous people are highly educated.
The 20 most most memorable fictional U.S. Vice Presidents
Always playing second fiddle to the commander-in-chief, the vice president usually doesn't have much of a real-life storyline. In Hollywood, that's a different story.
Entertainment News / Nerdist / January 17
Everything We Know About AVATAR: FIRE AND ASH
In 2022, we made our way back to Pandora with Avatar: The Way of Water after many years away. And thankfully, it will not be over a decade before the next film arrives.
Entertainment News / Men's Journal / May 13, 2024
Sigourney Weaver Might Be In the Mandalorian Film
The upcoming Mandalorian film, strangely titled The Mandalorian & Grogu, is one of the most anticipated Star Wars projects in production, and it may just have sci-fi royalty involved.
20 must-watch movies about apes
Given that apes are humanity’s closest relatives in the animal world, it makes sense that they would serve as an enduring source of fascination. The movies have had a particularly strong fascination with apes, whether gorillas, chimps, bonobos, or orangutans, and they have appeared in everything from thoughtful sci-films to family adventure stories to horror.
Classic 1970s films that still hold up well today
Harkening back to the 1970s — to many the best decade of American movies — here are a selection of films that hold up and are still worth watching (with little to no cringing).
The most memorable alien fight scenes from movies and TV
Who doesn’t like a good fight scene? Add extraterrestrials into the mix, and things are kicked up a notch. These are our favorite alien fight scenes. Also, given a chance, we would have fought ALF.
20 facts you might not know about 'Alien'
“Alien” is an unexpected franchise starter, but also a fine film worth delving into with 20 facts about the movie.
Entertainment News / Yardbarker / April 22, 2021
James Cameron talks pressure of matching 'Avatar' success with sequels
As of mid-March, per Deadline, Avatar regained its position as the highest-grossing film of all time globally after a China reissue, and James Cameron isn't immune to the bar his 2009 sci-fi phenomenon set.
Beloved 1970s films that still hold up well today
Life moves pretty fast. Forty-plus years ago, moviegoers were flipping out over Great White Sharks, xenomorphs and Hells Angels. They worshipped Paul Newman, Robert Redford, Richard Pryor, Barbara Streisand and Marlon Brando.
The 50 most quotable films of all time
When you discuss movies with your friends, you're more likely to exchange favorite quotes than you are to marvel over mise-en-scène. We love to quote movies. In the interest of stirring up a big ol' fight, here are 50 of the most quotable movies ever made, listed by title and screenwriter(s). To bolster each entry, we've included a sampling of the most memorable lines from each film.
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