What do you consider Canon ?
ninXeno426
MemberPraetorianMar-23-2017 2:48 PMNothing the God of biomechanics wouldn't let you in heaven for
dk
MemberTrilobiteMar-23-2017 2:52 PMMovies and Isolation for me, but I think FOX ultimately decides- at least that's what another credible member said on a similar thread.
ninXeno426
MemberPraetorianMar-23-2017 2:54 PMThis has already been done!?!Damn!
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ninXeno426
MemberPraetorianMar-23-2017 2:54 PMThat's what i get for not spending more time on here
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dk
MemberTrilobiteMar-23-2017 2:56 PMIt was a while ago. Not the first or last time similar topics have been covered. It is good though because newer members may not have seen them.
dk
MemberTrilobiteMar-23-2017 3:00 PMOpinions varied from movies, books and games to one saying only the first movie lol!
ninXeno426
MemberPraetorianMar-23-2017 3:00 PMYeah good point.Wouldn't be the first time I've done this lol
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ninXeno426
MemberPraetorianMar-23-2017 3:02 PMI saw someone say the only things they consider Canon as The Alien directors cut and Giger art!lol
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ninXeno426
MemberPraetorianMar-23-2017 3:03 PMI think we all are lol
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ninXeno426
MemberPraetorianMar-23-2017 3:04 PMI mean no offense to that persons opinion by the way
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I.Raptus
ModeratorPraetorianMar-23-2017 3:05 PMColonial Marines is NOT canon....or ever existed for that matter.
Out of the shadows trilogy books are worthy additions.
Is FOXs new rule book for the future of the Alien franchise available/leaked publicly anywhere, would be interesting to have a look at!
ninXeno426
MemberPraetorianMar-23-2017 3:07 PMLol agreed on Colonial Marines!Awesome Dillon pic by the way
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Grinning & Dropping Linen
MemberFacehuggerMar-23-2017 3:46 PMI'm welcome to anything that isn't Resurrection or the AVP movies, they were hot garbage especially that atrocity that Resurrection, shoehorned Ripley, corny, cheesy and horrible dialog and scenes throughout, more like an Asylum Films picture style tone and dialog at times.
that being said, Fox has never came out and announced what was canon like Lucas/Marvel did with Star Wars. I would rather hope that only the first 2 films were considered canon. There were things to like about Alien 3 although it isn't very rewatcheable and I hate what they did to Hicks and Newt, kind of a mess just to further story for a sequel, there were other ways to go like William Gibson drafts where they could have taken elements of that to explain Extending series. Things can get very messy quickly if u accept those 3 movies I hate plus all the novels, comic books, video games and the crossover stuff with Predators which I don't feel should be part of the Alien Universe for many reasons.
Id say just keep first two, and although I prefer mutation and egg morphing they could find a way to allow for Queens that doesn't lessen the species to just a dangerous insect. Possibly make it rare but sometimes in great numbers one of the "birthed" Xenos can develop into a queen, but in small numbers or alone the Xenos rely on egg morphing to reproduce, which is scarier and helps solidify them as a perfect organism, they don't need a queen to reproduce, just victims. This keeps them more terrifying and versatile and able to take over and destroy anything regardless of their numbers.
Rick
MemberXenomorphMar-23-2017 4:04 PMCanon
Movies 1-4 (3 & 4 Loosely)
Novelizations
Dark Horse Comics
Novelizations
Isolation
F&R 10 page Rule Book
I believe that is it for what's canon.
S.M What did I leave out?
Grinning & Dropping Linen
MemberFacehuggerMar-23-2017 4:13 PMThe list u have above is this confirmed by any source where it can be viewed??? That seems like a lot of things with story details that would get far fetched and conflictive in a hurry. Plus I know most people and even people involved in Alien film verse do not want to include Resurrection
has the 10 page rule and canon book that Ridley commissioned been completed and if so where can I find it??
Don Digimon Farrakhan Magic Juan
MemberOvomorphMar-23-2017 4:19 PMIm basically a grumpy old diehard and consider only the first 2 movies with part 3 making it into the acceptable margin due to it not being as bad as part 4 as canon. The 3rd is pushing it with the dog alien which I think conflicts with the entire premise. If it can get a dog, what about a large cat? Maybe those giant rabbits people think are photoshop jobs you know?
Basically anything that isn't created purely to capitalize on the name (beyond the first sequel), with novels, comics (despite my collecting the aliens and predator Dark Horse comics years ago). Good posting by the way, I guess its been done according to people but its the first one ive seen so it seems valid to refresh somethings.
Gavin
MemberTrilobiteMar-23-2017 4:25 PMFor me, simply Prometheus and the four movies, and covenant when its released.
I have always held that canon includes any consecutive works made in the same medium as the original content unless otherwise stated by the owners of the intellectual property. So for example Batman comics are canon to the Batman universe, but the movies are not, whereas it has been stated that all comics and novels are canon to the Gears of War universe. But IMO for Aliens it's only the core movies as mentioned above.
I was always under the belief that most general audiences felt the same way until 2012 onwards when many members here declared they have their own personal choice canon, picking and choosing to ignore elements they didn't like such as this constant hate campaign against the Queen and Aliens 1986.
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MemberFacehuggerMar-23-2017 4:26 PM@Don
I'm with u, I'd prefer to have first 2 films be canon but they need to include the directors cut egg morphing from first film, that's ghastly and fits well with this universe and even works with the mutation angles at play in Prometheus and AC
Rick
MemberXenomorphMar-23-2017 4:30 PMGDL,
This is from numerous discussions over the last 5 years. I did forget to include Prometheus in the canon realm. The 10 Page Rule Book. I wish I knew where I could get a copy for what's in and what's out. Who all was involved in its development and etc.
I have to agree with Snorkelbottom.
I'm not a real big fan or A3 or the hydrid alien in AR. I do need to consider them regardless if I'm a fan of them or not.
I.Raptus
ModeratorPraetorianMar-23-2017 4:34 PMAny story arcs involving Royal Jelly / Xeno-zip are definitely off the cards too. Terrible way to commoditise the Alien
S.M
MemberXenomorphMar-23-2017 4:45 PM"I believe that is it for what's canon.
S.M What did I leave out?"
When it comes to personal beliefs about canon, you can leave what you like in or out.
airshaft_surprise
MemberFacehuggerMar-23-2017 5:00 PMAlien, Aliens, Alien3(some scenes had me scratching my noggin?)
AlienRes. ok until the finale, they could have up with something more gigeresque for whatever creature that was.
AVP and AVPR no!
Colonial Marines no!
Isolation yes!
ninXeno426
MemberPraetorianMar-23-2017 5:05 PMI like it airshaft!
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ninXeno426
MemberPraetorianMar-23-2017 5:23 PMGavin Singelton:i agree on the campaign against the queen and Aliens.While I certainly respect their opinions,I do think it has gotten a bit carried away.What I previously thought was the second most respected film in the franchise(my favorite) at times seems to get less respect than Alien 3 and Prometheus ironically.But to each there own,as i said,I respect all opinions.
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ninXeno426
MemberPraetorianMar-23-2017 5:43 PMI know S.M. thats why i said at times,but yeah i should have worded that better
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airshaft_surprise
MemberFacehuggerMar-23-2017 6:03 PM@ninXeno, i did not include books cos i have only read two outside of the movie novelisations, earth hive and nightmare asylum.
dk
MemberTrilobiteMar-23-2017 7:00 PMI don't consider books as cannon simply because I haven't read them. However, if something out of say F&S was in a movie, I would have to consider it canon then- for all I know, maybe something from F&S is in one of the movies. I just don't know.
Drake
MemberFacehuggerMar-23-2017 7:13 PMPrometheus
Alien
Aliens
Alien 3
Everything else is up for grabs. Resurrection was terrible. AVP was simultaneously pandering and demeaning. AVPR just makes both franchises look terrible.