Sigourney Weaver Says 'Alien vs. Predator' Movie 'Really Depressed Me'

Sigourney Weaver

Sigourney Weaver, perhaps best known for starring as Ripley in the “Alien” franchise, feels little love for one of the later entries in the series, 2004’s “Alien vs. Predator.”

A fan at the London Film and Comic-Con asked Weaver if it was her choice to have her character, Ripley, killed off in the end of “Alien 3,” to which she replied, “Well, yes, because I heard that Fox was gonna do ‘Alien vs Predator.’ Which really depressed me because I was very proud of the movies.”

“I’ve nothing against building a movie on a video game but at the time, it was, as [‘Aliens’ director] Jim Cameron said I think publicly, ‘Why would you want to do that?'” the Radio Times reports Weaver said. “It’s like making ‘Alien Meets the Wolfman.'”

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Weaver also revealed that it was the crossover film that deterred the franchise’s creator, Ridley Scott, from returning to direct another film. “In fact Ridley Scott was about to direct a third one, until this was announced, and he dropped out, because he also wanted to do an ‘Alien’ sequel,” she said

However, Weaver had nothing but praise for Neill Blomkamp, who is currently developing an “Alien” reboot. “I’m so excited about Neill, because Neill is like you guys,” she told the Comic-Con crowd. “He broke the tapes of these movies when he was a kid, he watched them so much.”

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“I love the fact that’s Neill’s fulfilling his childhood dream of what he hopes will be the popcorn movie, the ‘Alien’ popcorn movie that he wanted as a kid to see,” she said.

19 of the Most Loved or Hated Movies: Films That Got A+ or F CinemaScores (Photos)

Nominated for Best Picture and Best Actor at the 87th Academy Awards, "American Sniper" snagged an A+ rating in January 2015.
Warner Bros. Pictures
"42" tells the inspiring tale of Jackie Robinson breaking down baseball's race barriers, a well-deserved A+ recipient in April 2013.
Warner Bros. Pictures
The presence of Brad Pitt and James Gandolfini didn't keep audiences from giving crime drama "Killing The Softly" an F in November 2012.
The Weinstein Company
A star-studded cast and plenty of action elevated blockbuster "Marvel's The Avengers" to an A+ rating in May 2012.
Marvel Studios
Ben Affleck's "Argo" received an A+ in October 2012 from opening night audiences and months later it won the Best Picture Oscar.
Warner Bros. Pictures
"The Help," told through the point of view of maids who worked for white families, obtained an A+ in August 2011.
Walt Disney Studios
Audiences loved the animated movie "Tangled," earning it an A+ in November 2010.
Walt Disney Studios
"The King's Speech" was another Best Picture Oscar winner that audiences knew was a winner, giving it an A+ in September 2010.
The Weinstein Company
"The Blind Side," featuring Sandra Bullock, touched audiences everywhere in November 2009. The semi-biographical sports drama snagged an A+ rating.
Warner Bros. Pictures
James Marsden and Cameron Diaz found a bizarre package in November 2009's "The Box." Audiences found it bizarre enough to give it an F.
Warner Bros. Pictures
"I Know Who Killed Me" starring Lindsay Lohan was not as adored as "Mean Girls." The psychological thriller gave it an F in July 2007.
TriStar Pictures
"Bug" is among several horror movies that drew an F grade in May 2007 from first-night attendees, despite Ashley Judd and Michael Shannon in the cast.
Lionsgate
Aussie backpackers fell prey to murderous bushman in December 2005's "Wolf Creek." Audiences went after it like a dingo, and gave it an F.
Roadshow Entertainment
"The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King" was a hit with fans, boasting an A+ rating since December 2003.
New Line Cinema
Audiences spaced out on Steven Soderbergh's November 2002 flick "Solaris," and gave the George Clooney sci-fi film an F.
20th Century Fox
Richard Gere, Helen Hunt and Farrah Fawcett couldn't save "Dr. T and the Women" from a F rating in October 2000.
Artisan Entertainment
Denzel Washington and an inspiring tale of race relations added up to an A+ for "Remember the Titans" in September 2000.
Buena Vista Pictures
"Driving Miss Daisy," with Jessica Tandy and Morgan Freeman in the December 1989 flick, was another A+ movie that went on to win the Best Picture Oscar.
Warner Bros. Pictures
Darren Aronofsky's "Mother" starring then-girlfriend Jennifer Lawrence confounded audiences -- and many critics -- and earned an F CinemaScore in September 2017.
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