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“R” Rated ‘Alien: Isolation’ Animated Series is Reportedly On the Way!
One of Fox’s big initiatives for the 40th anniversary of Ridley Scott’s Alien this year has been the continuation of Amanda Ripley‘s story, the daughter of Ellen Ripley who was introduced proper in the video game Alien: Isolation back in 2014. That expansion was teased with a “Read. Play. Watch.” tagline, and thus far we’ve learned that the “Read” element is the comic book Aliens: Resistance, a sequel to Alien: Isolation, while the “Play” element is in reference to the new mobile game Alien: Blackout, which just launched last month.
So what about that “Watch” element, you ask? Well, Observer is reporting today – and this lines up with a recent rumor that two different Alien-related series’ are in the works – that an Alien: Isolation animated series is also on the way this year, courtesy of Axis Animation.
The site reports, “Sources tell us that an R-rated animated series based on the video game Alien: Isolation is being developed for a seven-episode run.”
They note that the series “could arrive as early as April,” adding: “We’re told the digital series may make its home on the Alien website, though that remains unknown at this time.”
Also unknown is the fate of the Alien film franchise, but it seems that Fox (soon to be owned by Disney) is in the meantime working on expanding the franchise in unique new ways.
Move over, Martha’s Vineyard, Apple has officially renewed fan favorite horror comedy series “Widow’s Bay” for season two ahead of its season one finale!
The season one finale is set to arrive on Wednesday, June 17, on Apple TV, but don’t worry, Major Tom Loftis (Matthew Rhys) has declared the island safe and open to visitors next season in an announcement video below.
“Season two is about how everything is great on the island, and there’s nothing to worry about,” said creator, showrunner, and executive producer Katie Dippold.
“From the moment audiences arrived in Widow’s Bay, they’ve been hooked on every eerie mystery, unexpected laughs, and cursed secret that Katie, Hiro, Matthew, and the entire team have created,” said Matt Cherniss, head of programming, Apple TV. “It’s become one of those shows everyone’s talking about, and we’re thrilled to see audiences continue to embrace it. We can’t wait to return for another season.”
The series takes place in a “quaint island town 40 miles off the coast of New England. But something lurks beneath the surface. Mayor Tom Loftis (Matthew Rhys) is desperate to revive his struggling community. There’s no wifi, spotty cellular reception, and he must contend with superstitious locals who believe their island is cursed. He wants these people to respect him. They don’t. They think he is soft and cowardly. And he is.
“But Loftis is determined to build a better future for his teenage son and turn the island into a tourist destination. Miraculously, he succeeds: tourists are finally coming. Unfortunately, the locals were right. After decades of calm, the old stories that seemed too ludicrous to be true start happening again.”
Stephen Root, Kate O’Flynn, Kingston Rumi Southwick, Kevin Carroll, and Dale Dickey also star.
Daniel Kurland wrote in his “Widow’s Bay” review for Bloody Disgusting, “Season One makes a perfect first impression, and its debut is strong enough that viewers will want to set up permanent residency there. There’s an excellent sense of storytelling, character development, and an engaging mystery that’s strengthened through pitch-perfect horror and comedy.
This is the best news, especially as Apple TV announced a new, multi-year overall deal with Dippold. Here’s to hoping Widow’s Bay never closes to visitors.
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