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10 Sci-Fi Universes Cooler Than Star Wars

Star Wars has developed a loyal fanbase who would love to visit a galaxy far, far away, but there are a few other sci-fi worlds that are even cooler.

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Disney Is Releasing an Alien Storybook for Kids

Alien is getting the Little Golden Book treatment with an official storybook from Disney.

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15 Best Movies About Aliens

There are a huge number of alien movies available to audiences, but some of the best have captivating stories and terrifying visuals.

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10 Most Powerful Sci-Fi Characters Luke Skywalker Could Defeat

Luke Skywalker became known as a great Jedi in his universe, but how would he fare against other sci-fi characters like Dredd or Alien's Xenomorphs?

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10 Best Licensed Dark Horse Comics, Ranked

Dark Horse published a lot of licensed comics, creating brilliant stories from familiar franchises.

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Alien: Romulus' Cailee Spaeny Confirms the Movie is Set Between the First Two Alien Films

Cailee Spaeny reveals that the events of the standalone movie Alien: Romulus takes place between Ridley Scott and James Cameron's Alien films.

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Timothy Olyphant Joins Alien TV Series, Character Details Revealed

Justified star Timothy Olyphant has joined the cast of Noah Hawley's Alien series, and character details have been revealed.

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Ridley Scott Recalls Surprising Phone Call From Stanley Kubrick After Watching Alien

Stanley Kubrick was so impressed with an iconic Alien scene that he had to call Ridley Scott after watching the film.

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Alien Series Director Reveals Filming Update and Premiere Window

Noah Hawley’s Alien series gets a release window along with a filming update.

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10 Horror Movie Sequels That Became Action Films

Horror franchises like Terminator and Don't Breathe switched genres, transforming their sequels into action movies instead.

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Alien TV Show Creator Reveals Which Iconic Movie Moment Inspired the Series

Noah Hawley shares new details on his Alien series and reveals which memorable scene served as inspiration.

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Ridley Scott Gives Unlikely Reaction to New Alien Movie by Fede Álvarez

Ridley Scott reacted to Fede Álvarez's upcoming Alien: Romulus movie, leaving the director surprised.

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Marvel Comics Finally Reveals the Alien Franchise’s Never Before Seen Natural Order

Marvel Comics has just given the Alien franchise's Xenomorphs a chance to shine without any outside interference, and they are even scarier for it.

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15 Best Horror Trilogies Of All Time

Several scary trilogies have stood the test of time as the best horror trilogies ever.

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15 Horror Movies You Should Never Watch Alone

There's nothing a horror fan likes more than turning off the lights and watching a scary movie, but films like Hereditary are too scary to watch alone

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The Best Dead by Daylight Ripley Builds (& How to Play Them)

Dead by Daylight's Ripley has Survivor Perks that are focused on teamplay, generator repair, and Killer-juking, making her a versatile, powerful pick.

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A Guide To Dead By Daylights Newest Map, The Nostromo Wreckage

Dead By Daylight's newest map, the Nostromo Wreckage, is an homage to the classic Alien movies, and is engaging for new and experienced players alike.

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The Best Dead by Daylight Xenomorph Builds (& How to Play Them)

With an apt understanding of the Xenomorph's perks, even the most skilled Survivors can be overcome by the Alien's unstoppable menace.

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10 Best Licensed Chapters In Dead By Daylight

The new Alien chapter is just the tip of the iceberg, as Dead by Daylight has crossed over with many iconic horror movie franchises.

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How Dead By Daylight Captures The Spirit of The Alien Franchise

Dead By Daylight's newest DLC brings Ellen Ripley and The Xenomorph to the game, beautifully emulating the spirit of the legendary movie franchise.

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