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Alien 3 was first released in theatres on May 22, 1992.
Alien 3 Workprint (Bootleg) was available in the late 1990s.
Alien 3 Special Edition was first released on December 2, 2003 on DVD.
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Scripts - 6 scripts for the film (5 unused!).
Trivia - A large list of trivia.
Bloopers - A funny list of bloopers for Alien 3.
Music - Information on Elliot Goldenthal's score.
Cut-Scenes - Details on scenes not on the original release.
Characters - A who's who of the ALIEN 3 cast.
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ALIEN 3 Background
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"Following the Disastrious assault against the Aliens, Ripley (Sigourney Weaver) crash lands on
Firoina 161, a desolate planet populated by interplanetary ex-cons. When mutilated bodies start
appearing, Ripley's worst fears are confirmed; an Alien was aboard her craft. But she soon
discovers a horrifying fact about her link with the Alien - a realization that may compel Ripley
to try destroying not only the creature, but herself as well!"
- ALIEN 3 videocassette. (1997)
A followup to the 1986 smash Aliens was inevitable. Within a few years of the film, production
and scripts were being prepared for the next film in the Alien franchise.
Renny Harlin was the
first director that was attached to the project. After he left,
Vincent Ward became
involved and continued with script development. After Ward departed,
David Fincher was
given Alien 3 as his feature film directorial debut. While the director was chosen, the
script was not, and by the time shooting began $12,000,000 had been spent in pre-production.
Unfortunately, Fincher's experience on the film was not favourable. Alien 3 was not
considered a success at the domestic (North American) box-office, and was critically bashed,
and the public did not respond well to its somewhat depressing storyline.
However, the film was a strong success in European markets, and recent viewpoints on the film
paint it as a visually strong movie with a strong character base. The official release
of the 'Special Edition' in 2003 provides a superior film over the theatrical release
with further character and plot development, while keeping with the unique style that
Fincher infused into the film.
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ALIEN 3 Storyline (Spoiler free!)
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Please watch the film to get the full story!
The Sulaco is forced to launch its emergency escape vehicle (EEV) in response to a sub-floor
electrical fire. The EEV lands on Fiorina 161, a maximum security male-only prison which is
owned and operated by Weyland-Yutani. Ellen Ripley, as survivor of the EEV landing, must
contend with the harsh prison environment, while ensuring that the ALIEN threat
died on board the Sulaco. However, when prisoners start showing up dead, and Weyland-Yutani
starts expediting the rescue squad for Ripley, it appears the ALIEN threat is not over for
Ripley or the inhabitants of Fury 161.
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ALIEN 3 Awards
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Click on the name for the IMDB listing.
Ordered by year.
Hugo Award (1993)
Nominated for :
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"Best Dramatic Presentation" :
Alien 3
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MTV Movie Awards (1993)
Nominated for :
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"Best Action Sequence" :
For the alien chase through a tunnel.
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Motion Picture Sound Editors, USA (1993)
Won "Golden Reel Award" :
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"Best Sound Editing - ADR" :
Alien 3
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DVD Exclusive Awards (2003)
Won 'DVDX Award' for :
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"Best Overall DVD, Classic Movie (Including All Extra Features)" :
"Alien Quadrilogy" DVD set. [Also with Aliens, Alien 3, and Alien Resurrection.]
Charles de Lauzirika (Producer)
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Nominated :
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"Best New Movie Scenes (Finished-Edited Into Movie or Stand-Alone)" :
Charles de Lauzirika,
David Crowther.
[Also with Alien Resurrection.]
"Best Behind-the-Scenes Program (New for DVD)" :
The Beast Within: The Making of 'Alien' (2003) (V) (Alien Quadrilogy DVD Set.)
[Also with Aliens, Alien 3, and Alien Resurrection.]
Charles de Lauzirika (Producer)
"Best Menu Design" : Alien Quadrilogy DVD Set.
[Also with Aliens, Alien 3, and Alien Resurrection.]
Matt Kennedy
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Academy of Science Fiction, Fantasy & Horror Films, USA (2004)
Nominated :
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"Best DVD Collection" :
"Alien Quadrilogy" DVD set. [Also with Aliens, Alien 3, and Alien Resurrection.]
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Las Vegas Film Critics Society Awards (2004)
Won "Sierra Award" :
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"Best DVD" :
"Alien Quadrilogy" DVD set. [Also with Aliens, Alien 3, and Alien Resurrection.]
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Satellite Awards (2004)
Nominated :
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"Best DVD Extras" :
"Alien Quadrilogy" DVD set. [Also with Aliens, Alien 3, and Alien Resurrection.]
"Best Overall DVD" :
"Alien Quadrilogy" DVD set. [Also with Aliens, Alien 3, and Alien Resurrection.]
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ALIEN 3 Crew
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Copied from the IMDB. Click on the person's name for their listing.
Crew verified as complete
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ALIEN 3 Other Information
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Running Time:
114 minutes (theatrical), 145+ (Bootleg workprint), 145 minutes (special edition).
Budget:
$50,000,000+ (US).
Opening Weekend Box Office:
$19,449,867 (US) 1,437 screens.
Total Box Office:
$55,473,600 (US) (1979).
Total Box Office:
$104,300,000 (Non-US).
Rentals:
$31,762,000 (US).
Production Dates:
14 January 1991 - ?.
Copyright Holder:
Twentieth Century-Fox.
Sigouney Weaver's Salary:
$5,500,000.
Taglines:
The bitch is back.
This time it's hiding in the most terrifying place of all.
Our worst fears have come true. It's back!.
In 1979, we discovered in space no one can hear you scream. In 1992, we will discover, on Earth, EVERYONE can hear you scream.
3 times the suspense. 3 times the danger. 3 times the terror
Start running...again.
...on Earth, everyone can hear you scream.
She's Back
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