Alien's first facehugger design was originally bigger and grosser

The first Facehugger design for "Alien" was initially much larger and more grotesque. Thankfully H. R. Giger scaled it down ...
Gizmodo

R.I.P. Alien Screenwriter Dan O’Bannon

Whether or not you’ve heard Dan O’Bannon‘s name before, you’re a fan of his work on Dark Star, Star Wars, Alien, Lifeforce, Screamers and Total Recall. He passed away yesterday, but his legacy on ...
The Hollywood Reporter

‘Alien’ writer Dan O’Bannon dies

Dan O'Bannon, the unassuming sci-fi screenwriter and quirky horror specialist behind the "Alien" film franchise, died Thursday in Los Angeles after a short illness. By Mike Barnes, The Associated ...
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Dan O’Bannon’s Original ALIEN Script Headed Our Way In Comic Book Form This April

Return of the Living Dead screenwriter Dan O’Bannon’s original screenplay for Ridley Scott’s Alien is headed our way this April – in comic book form – via Dark Horse. The five-part Alien: The Original ...
TheWrap

‘Alien’ Screenwriter Dan O’Bannon Dies at 63

Dan O’Bannon, a screenwriter and director who left his indelible imprint on the science fiction genre, has died of an undisclosed illness. He was 63 years old. He may never have been a household name, ...