THE MAIN EVENT PREDATOR, ALIEN GET READY TO RUMBLE.(U)

Daily News (Los Angeles, CA);  August 13, 2004 ;     700+ words ......the die-hard fans of the ``Alien'' and ``Predator'' movies, two 20th Century...meet today in - what else? - ``Alien vs. Predator.'' Those fanboys packing theaters...them to be satisfied,'' says ``Alien vs. Predator'' director Paul W.S. Anderson...

'Alien' and 'Predator' -- how they match up

Oakland Tribune;  August 13, 2004 ;     558 words ......fading nemesis, comes "Alien vs. Predator," which opens today...Los Angeles-based "Predator 2," we see the skull of an Alien. While it is possible...her underwear in "Alien," but no creature...right? Intangibles Predator: Only one bad sequel...

No trace of Weaver in 'Alien vs. Predator'

Deseret News (Salt Lake City);  August 13, 2004 ;     550 words ...When fans go to see "Alien vs. Predator" this weekend, what they won...she interested in appearing in "Alien vs. Predator." And don't expect her to be...rolled around, rumors about an "Alien/Predator" movie made her want to retire...

At the Movies: `Alien vs. Predator'

AP Worldstream;  August 20, 2004 ;     624 words ......ANGELES The PG-13 rating of "Alien vs. Predator," which means special parental...precisely what you get with "Alien vs. Predator." Lots less. The movie did not...in a flashback to an ancient Predator-Alien battle. The movie's tag line...

'ALIEN VS. PREDATOR' A TAME MONSTER MATCHUP

Roanoke Times & World News;  August 14, 2004 ;     384 words ......each. Such is the case with "Alien vs. Predator," in which a great idea is watered...toned down the gore so that "Alien vs. Predator" actually is a tamer film than either "Alien" or "Predator," even though they are 17 and...

monster MASH They're slimy, ugly and mad as hell: Alien, Predator fight...

The Gazette;  August 13, 2004 ;     570 words ......big screen starting today in "Alien vs. Predator." The movie's tag line: "No...RoboCop vs. the Terminator. Like "Alien vs. Predator," it's already been a comic...of GO! We can't tell you if "Alien vs. Predator" is any good because it wasn...

Sigourney can't stomach seeing `Alien Vs. Predator' battle.(Arts and...

The Boston Herald;  August 11, 2004 ;     325 words ......have to worry about Ripley. Alien Vs. Predator arrives in cinemas on Friday...was to not have to be in `Alien Vs. Predator,' which looks like a big...slim. Does Weaver think the Predator has a chance against the Alien, which, after all, has earned...

Slime of the times Movie baddies make comeback in 'Alien vs. Predator'

The Pantagraph Bloomington, IL;  August 19, 2004 ;     700+ words ...Alien vs Predator2 StarsDirector-writer: Paul W.S. AndersonCast...the official record books, then: "Alien vs. Predator" is the first film in the history...Godzilla vs. the Smog Monster," I mean, "Alien vs. Predator." And, frankly, if I were a kid again...

LAME 'ALIEN VS. PREDATOR' MORE LIKE A KITTEN FIGHT.(Living)(Movie...

The Cincinnati Post (Cincinnati, OH);  August 16, 2004 ;     597 words ......Associated Press The PG-13 rating of Alien vs. Predator alone tells the story of this...is precisely what you get with Alien vs. Predator. Lots less. The movie did not...in a flashback to an ancient Predator-Alien battle. The movie's tag line...

'Alien vs. Predator' is a matchup that we (the audience) are bound to lose

Daily Breeze;  August 24, 2004 ;     645 words ..."Alien vs. Predator" has taken in $63.1 million in two...such silliness finishing ahead of the Alien/Predator match is a case of a species fiddling...really big issue facing this planet, Alien vs. Predator. Who do you think will win? I asked...

'Alien vs. Predator' is more like 'Boredom vs. Stupidity'

The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel;  August 14, 2004 ;     498 words ...'Alien vs. Predator' is more like 'Boredom vs. Stupidity...Sentinel Saturday, August 14, 2004 "Alien vs. Predator": Is it "Godzilla vs. Megalon"? Or...audience who never had a chance. "Alien vs. Predator" is infected not only with face-huggers...

COMMENTARY: 'Alien Vs. Predator' ignites meaningless debate

University Wire;  September 7, 2004 ;     649 words ......terror. First, the Alien is much bigger then our friend the Predator. With that extra...You don't see the Alien needing firepower. So to counteract the Predator's wartime "enhancement," the Alien can use some sneakiness...thingy inside. Mr. Alien spider guy will...tentacles around ...

Film: MONSTER MELTDOWN; AS ALIEN AND THE PREDATOR GO HEAD-TO-HEAD, BILL...

The Mirror (London, England);  October 22, 2004 ;     700+ words ......ancient language on the Predator's LED '80s digital...refreshing that he is an alien yet hasn't come to...He is a typical alien, if aliens are mainly...favourite scenes is in Predator 2, when old crab...NIGHTMARE: Face hugger; Alien Vs Predator is released today...

FILM REVIEW: 'Alien Vs. Predator' a deadening journey

University Wire;  August 23, 2004 ;     586 words ......and more pointless than "Freddy vs. Jason?" "Alien vs. Predator." This is another sad example of the kind of...crummy. Here's how the movie should have gone: Alien fights Predator. Predator fights Alien. Humans get blown up. Alien and Predator fight...

'Alien vs. Predator' gobbles film competition

Telegraph - Herald (Dubuque);  August 16, 2004 ;     565 words ......space invaders. The sci-fi smackdown "Alien vs. Predator," featuring the creatures of the "Alien" and "Predator" franchises, debuted as the No. 1 weekend...debuted at No. 4 with $9.4 million. "Alien vs. Predator," featuring Sanaa Lathan and "Aliens...