Just over a quarter of a century ago, one of the biggest sci-fi franchises had its second and possibly finest instalment.
Aliens, released in 1986, grossed $131million globally and was nominated for seven Oscars, including a Best Actress nomination for Sigourney Weaver.
On September 24 and 25, the UK's National Space Centre in Leicester will be celebrating the 25-year milestone and inviting fans to come along to meet cast members Ricco Ross, Daniel Kash, Colette Hiller, Cynthia Scott and Trevor Steedman. Joining this squad of Colonial Marines will be the creator of their armour, Terry English.
There are also panels, with one including special effects experts Steve Begg (Aliens SFX supervisor), Chrissie Overs (Aliens creature sculptor) and Christopher Trice (senior modeller for Alien vs Predator).
Visitors can try Aliens Encounter, an interactive walk-through experience specially created by the UK Colonial Marines, a group of enthusiasts who dress as the characters from the second film.
Aliens, released in 1986, grossed $131million globally and was nominated for seven Oscars, including a Best Actress nomination for Sigourney Weaver.
On September 24 and 25, the UK's National Space Centre in Leicester will be celebrating the 25-year milestone and inviting fans to come along to meet cast members Ricco Ross, Daniel Kash, Colette Hiller, Cynthia Scott and Trevor Steedman. Joining this squad of Colonial Marines will be the creator of their armour, Terry English.
There are also panels, with one including special effects experts Steve Begg (Aliens SFX supervisor), Chrissie Overs (Aliens creature sculptor) and Christopher Trice (senior modeller for Alien vs Predator).
Visitors can try Aliens Encounter, an interactive walk-through experience specially created by the UK Colonial Marines, a group of enthusiasts who dress as the characters from the second film.
- 8/15/2011
- by David Bentley
- The Geek Files
Actors from movies and TV shows including Red Dwarf, Torchwood and Aliens are converging on the National Space Centre.
The venue in Leicester, UK, is holding Movie Mania 4 this weekend, with thousands of people expected to attend the event.
Special guests include Chris Barrie (Arnold Rimmer in Red Dwarf, Tomb Raider), Norman Lovett (Holly the super-computer in Red Dwarf), Chloe Annett (Kristine Kochanski in Red Dwarf), Warwick Davis (Wicket the Ewok in Star Wars, Professor Filius Flitwick in Harry Potter, Willow), Kai Owen (pictured; Rhys Williams in Torchwood), Ben Loyd Holmes (the operative sent to destroy Torchwood), Anthony Lewis (First World War soldier Tommy Brockless in Torchwood) and Trevor Steedman (Pvt Wierzbowski in Aliens).
Members of the 501st UK Garrison, Reel Icons, Rebel Command and Ukcm are helping to make the event out of this world by dressing as dozens of classic characters including Darth Vader, Stormtroopers, Wolverine, Batman, Iron Man,...
The venue in Leicester, UK, is holding Movie Mania 4 this weekend, with thousands of people expected to attend the event.
Special guests include Chris Barrie (Arnold Rimmer in Red Dwarf, Tomb Raider), Norman Lovett (Holly the super-computer in Red Dwarf), Chloe Annett (Kristine Kochanski in Red Dwarf), Warwick Davis (Wicket the Ewok in Star Wars, Professor Filius Flitwick in Harry Potter, Willow), Kai Owen (pictured; Rhys Williams in Torchwood), Ben Loyd Holmes (the operative sent to destroy Torchwood), Anthony Lewis (First World War soldier Tommy Brockless in Torchwood) and Trevor Steedman (Pvt Wierzbowski in Aliens).
Members of the 501st UK Garrison, Reel Icons, Rebel Command and Ukcm are helping to make the event out of this world by dressing as dozens of classic characters including Darth Vader, Stormtroopers, Wolverine, Batman, Iron Man,...
- 11/6/2010
- by David Bentley
- The Geek Files
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