Anyone else on the edge of their seat for Alien: Covenant?

Already bought my opening day tickets for the local Dolby Cinema (audio heaven) as well as some collectibles released today "Alien Day".

Looking forward to Ridley Scott's return to the series and some scares!
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  • BlueFox
    BlueFox Posts: 15,251
    Yes, but waiting for the UHD 4K Blue Ray.
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  • Joey_V
    Joey_V Posts: 8,505
    Yes I'm looking forward to it. I enjoyed Prometheus
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  • mrbiron
    mrbiron Posts: 5,711
    Alien(s) is a great series!
    I watched Alien last weekend and plan on watching Aliens this weekend.

    I love the dark scenery, leaky steam pipes, constant strobes, and loud mechanical clangs....just gets you on the edge of your seat only to be pushed back when a xenomorph rips someones face off.

    Love it!
    Where’s the KABOOM?!?! There’s supposed to be an Earth shattering KABOOM!!!
  • mikeyb128
    mikeyb128 Posts: 2,885
    edited April 2017
    Cant wait to see this. Lots of juicy trailers being released. I thought Prometheus was a great movie, and I've been waiting to find out what happens next.
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  • msg
    msg Posts: 9,308
    I haven't seen the trailer, but have also been waiting for this next film since the end of Prometheus.

    I also liked Prometheus, but I didn't read anything about it before watching, and didn't know it was related to Alien at all until seeing some similarities while watching the film, and then started to wonder. Of course, after the ending, I had to do some reading. I don't think I even knew Ridley Scott directed it at first. Looking back, I enjoyed going into it not knowing anything, and just experiencing it and drawing my own conclusions with no expectations.

    I liked the Alien films too, pretty much all of them. Alien Resurrection sticks out. Kinda creepy and disturbing, all the mutant creatures. And Brad Dourif. He's always good for the heebeejeebies. But, bad-A Ripley with long hair? Any time B)
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  • kevhed72
    kevhed72 Posts: 4,950
    edited April 2017
    I want to take the kids....I dunno, is 11 too young
  • mrbiron
    mrbiron Posts: 5,711
    kevhed72 wrote: »
    I want to take the kids....I dunno, is 11 too young

    Dunno....is there enough room in his bed for you to cuddle up with him for the next few years?

    Alien had a good "jump factor". My guess Covenant will be more of the same.
    Where’s the KABOOM?!?! There’s supposed to be an Earth shattering KABOOM!!!
  • recoveryone
    recoveryone Posts: 885
    From the trailer it looks like a remake of the first one, just upgraded
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  • EndersShadow
    EndersShadow Posts: 17,517
    edited April 2017
    kevhed72 wrote: »
    I want to take the kids....I dunno, is 11 too young


    Give em hearing protection and sunglasses and your good to go bro.
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  • Joey_V
    Joey_V Posts: 8,505
    So far, in preparation I have watched Alien 1, Alien 3, Alien Resurrection, AVP.

    Next up, watch Alien 2, Prometheus.

    Anything else I'm missing?
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  • codycatalist
    codycatalist Posts: 2,662
    Joey_V wrote: »
    So far, in preparation I have watched Alien 1, Alien 3, Alien Resurrection, AVP.

    Next up, watch Alien 2, Prometheus.

    Anything else I'm missing?

    I mean you can include AVP 2 Requiem but I wouldn't advise it =P
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  • mrbiron
    mrbiron Posts: 5,711
    Joey_V wrote: »
    So far, in preparation I have watched Alien 1, Alien 3, Alien Resurrection, AVP.

    Next up, watch Alien 2, Prometheus.

    Anything else I'm missing?

    I think you meant to write that you have watched Alien and plan to watch Aliens this weekend. Geesh, who brought this guy... :D

    The AVP movies sucked. I have nothing else to add with that comment.
    Where’s the KABOOM?!?! There’s supposed to be an Earth shattering KABOOM!!!
  • codycatalist
    codycatalist Posts: 2,662
    mrbiron wrote: »
    Joey_V wrote: »
    So far, in preparation I have watched Alien 1, Alien 3, Alien Resurrection, AVP.

    Next up, watch Alien 2, Prometheus.

    Anything else I'm missing?

    I think you meant to write that you have watched Alien and plan to watch Aliens this weekend. Geesh, who brought this guy... :D

    The AVP movies sucked. I have nothing else to add with that comment.

    I was so hyped when the first one came out only to leave the theater saying WTH?!
    Just a dude doing dude-ly things

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  • kevhed72
    kevhed72 Posts: 4,950
    Man, I just saw one of those HBO preview shows on this movie....while there are obvious repeating themes and "stuff" from the other flicks....this may be one of the greatest movies ever made....I know this a bold statement, but it looks mind blowing. Hopefully the story and plot is as well done as the visuals.
  • Joey_V
    Joey_V Posts: 8,505
    Bring it on!!

    I have completed my binge watching and I'm prepped and ready!!
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  • codycatalist
    codycatalist Posts: 2,662
    edited May 2017
    Joey_V wrote: »
    Bring it on!!

    I have completed my binge watching and I'm prepped and ready!!

    There are quite a few Dolby AMC theaters in Dallas that are showing Alien. I suggest you go to one of those, sound is incredible and picture quality is higher.
    Just a dude doing dude-ly things

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    " I have always had a champange taste with a beer budget" - Rick88
    "Just because the thread is getting views don't mean much .. I like a good train wreck doesn't mean i want to be in one..." - pitdogg2
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  • txcoastal1
    txcoastal1 Posts: 13,124
    Joey_V wrote: »
    Bring it on!!

    I have completed my binge watching and I'm prepped and ready!!

    There are quite a few Dolby AMC theaters that are showing Alien. I suggest you go to one of those, sound is incredible and picture quality is higher.

    That must be big city stuff, we don't have places like that here in Texas
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  • codycatalist
    codycatalist Posts: 2,662
    txcoastal1 wrote: »
    Joey_V wrote: »
    Bring it on!!

    I have completed my binge watching and I'm prepped and ready!!

    There are quite a few Dolby AMC theaters that are showing Alien. I suggest you go to one of those, sound is incredible and picture quality is higher.

    That must be big city stuff, we don't have places like that here in Texas

    Edited the post, I checked their site and it shows a bunch in Dallas.
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  • codycatalist
    codycatalist Posts: 2,662
    edited May 2017
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    The vertical rows of red lines are about 12 6.5 inch drivers on each line. Dolby atmos heights on top near the front and the rest of the red squares are subs.

    Did I forget to mention seat rockers XD
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    " I have always had a champange taste with a beer budget" - Rick88
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  • mikeyb128
    mikeyb128 Posts: 2,885
    I just pre purchased tickets on opening night next week. I'm stoked! I think this is going to be a good one!
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  • mrbiron
    mrbiron Posts: 5,711
    The last movie i saw in the theater was Avatar in IMAX....... :(
    My wife doesn't like movies like this and i can't bring my 3yo so i will have to wait till the discs start being produced.
    Where’s the KABOOM?!?! There’s supposed to be an Earth shattering KABOOM!!!
  • codycatalist
    codycatalist Posts: 2,662
    mrbiron wrote: »
    The last movie i saw in the theater was Avatar in IMAX....... :(
    My wife doesn't like movies like this and i can't bring my 3yo so i will have to wait till the discs start being produced.

    It's a shoe in for my blu ray collection. If you use vudu or another HD download service I'll PM you my code.
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    " I have always had a champange taste with a beer budget" - Rick88
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  • Joey_V
    Joey_V Posts: 8,505
    Yep I'm watching that movie on my birthday... Gonna wait till may 23.
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  • codycatalist
    codycatalist Posts: 2,662
    I just saw the HBO 15 minute preview - fans of this series s/b pleased. Release date supposedly is tomorrow, 5/19/17. It looks like Ridley Scott will breathe new life in this 4 decade old film series.

    Yup watching it at 10am Mtn tomorrow. Will report back on thoughts spoil free.
    Just a dude doing dude-ly things

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    " I have always had a champange taste with a beer budget" - Rick88
    "Just because the thread is getting views don't mean much .. I like a good train wreck doesn't mean i want to be in one..." - pitdogg2
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  • mikeyb128
    mikeyb128 Posts: 2,885
    edited May 2017
    T-minus 2 hours and I will be watching this.
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  • ken brydson
    ken brydson Posts: 8,638
    Not me. The 1st one scared the **** outa me. Not a fan... Call me a pu$$y if you want...