Widescreen Comic Review

Was there ever a comic featuring Ripley and the Aliens? Yes, and no, but we'll take it.

As I was preparing to update this site today, I happen to see Dark Horse Comics' advertisement for their newest issue of Alien vs. Predator: Life and Death #4 and Aliens: Defiance #10. These comic books made me wonder if the main character, Ellen Ripley, from the Aliens quadrilogy films was ever featured in comic form.

Low and behold, I discovered "Aliens vs. Predator vs. The Terminator", Dark Horse Comics' four-part comic book series featuring Ridley and a whole host of other characters, not only from Aliens, but as the titles suggest, Predator and The Terminator as well. I am a great fan of all of these movie franchises, and the Aliens film quadrilogy is my favorite of the three.

I love the character of Ridley, so naturally, I want to discover how she fares in this strangely put

together crossover series, which appears to be a chaotic mix at best. This being the case, I will hold back on my review of this comic collection until I have read each from beginning to end.

However, if you are also a diehard Alien fan, and you have never read the comics, below is a link for your own reading enjoyment courtesy of ReadComicOnline.to.

Aliens vs. Predator vs. The Terminator

Part 1: Aliens versus Predator versus The Terminator

Part 2: Monster vs. Machine

Part 3: Ripley... And Company

Part 4: Future Hell

Writer: Mark Schultz

Penciller: Mel Rubi

Publisher: Dark Horse Comics

Main characters: Alien, Predator, Terminator

This comic book collection begins some time after the crash of the spaceship, Auriga, on earth from the film Aliens: Resurrection featuring the clone Ridley 8. John Connor from the Terminator movies also makes appearances.

But, to answer my question: Was there ever a comic featuring Ripley and the Aliens? The answer would be no, because the real Ellen Ripley was long dead by the time Ripley 8 came along.

'Spider-Man: Homecoming' Poster

Spider-Man: Homecoming

Friday, July 7, 2017 Nationwide Release

A young Peter Parker/Spider-Man (Tom Holland), who made his sensational debut in Captain America: Civil War, begins to navigate his newfound identity as the web-slinging super hero in Spider-Man: Homecoming. Thrilled by his experience with the Avengers, Peter returns home, where he lives with his Aunt May (Marisa Tomei), under the watchful eye of his new mentor Tony Stark (Robert Downey, Jr.). Peter tries to fall back into his normal daily routine – distracted by thoughts of proving himself to be more than just your friendly neighborhood Spider-Man – but when the Vulture (Michael Keaton) emerges as a new villain, everything that Peter holds most important will be threatened.

Spider-Man with the Avengers Tower in background

Directed by: Jon Watts

Produced by: Kevin Feige, Amy Pascal

Screenplay by: Jonathan Goldstein, John Francis Daley, Jon Watts, Christopher Ford, Chris McKenna , and Erik Sommers

Based on the Marvel Comic Book by: Stan Lee and Steve Ditko

Executive Producers: Louis D’Esposito, Victoria Alonso, Patricia Whitcher, Jeremy Latcham, Stan Lee

Cast: Tom Holland, Michael Keaton, Zendaya, Jon Favreau, Donald Glover, Tyne Daly with Marisa Tomei and Robert Downey Jr.

Live-Action Peter Rabbit Scheduled for 2018

Production on Peter Rabbit commenced in January, and is due for worldwide release in April 2018. The new live-action/CG motion picture based on the internationally beloved series of books written and illustrated by Beatrix Potter, whose 150^th anniversary is being celebrated this year.

The film will be made at Animal Logic in Sydney with the support of the Australian Government through Screen Australia and Screen NSW and in collaboration with Sony Pictures Animation. Lauren Abrahams will oversee the project for the studio.


Beatrix Potter with Benjamin Bunny on a lead.

Painting of the real Peter Rabbit

The First-Of-Its-Kind Animated Spider-Man Feature Scheduled For Production 2018

On July 20, 2018, Phil Lord & Christopher Miller, the directors of The Lego Movie, Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs, and 21 and 22 Jump Street, are taking Spider-Man back to his graphic roots with the first-of-its-kind animated Spider-Man feature, it was announced today at CinemaCon by Tom Rothman, chairman of the Sony Pictures Entertainment Motion Picture Group. The film will exist independently of the projects in the live-action Spider-Man universe, all of which are continuing.

Lord & Miller are masterminding the project, writing the treatment and producing the film.

Take A Look at the New Cast and Character Of Smurfs: The Lost Village

The New Cast and Character Of Smurfs: The Lost Village In this fully animated, all-new take on the Smurfs, a mysterious map sets Smurfette and her best friends Brainy, Clumsy and Hefty on an exciting and thrilling race through the Forbidden Forest filled with magical creatures to find a mysterious lost village before the evil wizard Gargamel does. Embarking on a rollercoaster journey full of action and danger, the Smurfs are on a course that leads to the discovery of the biggest secret in Smurf history!
Ariel Winters voices "SmurfLily"

Demi Lovato voices "Smurfette"

Jack McBrayer voices "Clumsy"

Mandy Patinkin voices "Papa"

Release Date: April 7, 2017

Genre: Animation

Directed by:

Kelly Asbury

Written by:

Stacey Harman and Pamela Ribon

Based upon the Characters and Works of: Peyo

Produced by: mJordan Kerner

Mary Ellen Bauder Andrews

Executive Producers: Raja Gosnell Ben Waisbren

Rainn Wilson voices "Gargamel"

Michelle Rogriguez voices "SmurbStorm"

Joe Manganiello voices "Hefty"


Ellie Kemper voices "SmurfBlossom"

Cast:

Demi Lovato

Rainn Wilson

Joe Manganiello

Jack McBrayer

Danny Pudi

Michelle Rodriguez

Ellie Kemper

Ariel Winter

with Mandy Patinkin

and Julia Roberts

Danny Pudi voices Brain

Toy Fair 2017: Dark Horse Deluxe Expands ''The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt'' Figures

Dark Horse's ''The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt'' deluxe figure collection will includes the new characters of Geralt of Rivia, Dandelion, and Shani.

Geralt is battle ready in Grandmaster Ursine armor, which provides him immense protection from melee attacks. The bard Dandelion is Geralt’s close friend. Shani, Geralt’s friend and love interest, is the medic from Hearts of Stone expansion to The Witcher 3.

Each figure is exquisitely detailed and modeled to match the character’s likeness. They are each intricate in costume details, custom painted, and displayed in deluxe window packaging. The suggested retail price is $34.99. Geralt, Dandelion, and Shani are slated for release in September 2017.