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Alien 3. Expanded Original Motion Picture Soundtrack (Limited Edition 2-CD Set)
La-La Land Records, Twentieth Century Fox, Fox Music and Universal Music Special Markets present the expanded and remastered re-issue of the original motion picture score to the 1992 feature film ALIEN 3, starring Sigourney Weaver, Charles S. Dutton, and Charles Dance, and directed by David Fincher.
Renowned composer Elliot Goldenthal (Batman Forever, Pet Semetary, Heat) composes an astounding musical tapestry of suspenseful atmospherics and pulse-pounding action – featuring some of the most effective cues ever composed for the legendary ALIEN franchise. Goldenthal’s artistic triumphs here would propel him into a series of acclaimed scores to important genre films that continues today.
Expanded by more than 40 minutes beyond the original 1992 album assembly (which appears here remastered on Disc 2), the presentation showcases the film score in all its glory, along with bonus alternates. Produced by Nick Redman and Michael Matessino, associate produced by Neil S. Bulk, and remastered and mixed by Matessino from original digital masters, this special 2-CD set is limited to 3500 units and features exclusive in-depth liner notes by writer Jeff Bond and sharp art direction by Mark Banning. Starts Shipping May 3.
Order it now on the La-La Land Records official website
Goldenthal himself once called the score to be his “Symphony No. 1”. Whilst creating the score in Los Angeles, the Los Angeles riots of 1992 were going on and he has noted that the wild and tempestuous atmosphere in the city was an influence on the music’s dark and visceral sound.
20th Century Fox Fanfare, Alien3 “Soured” version
Written by Alfred Newman; arr. by Elliot Goldenthal.
Art of the Title: “I was curious about the Fox fanfare which ends on the minor note before it goes into the film. It also goes from mono to stereo (or surround), which is interesting. Was that you or the sound designer?”
David Fincher: “That was me. Well, it was me and Elliot Goldenthal. ‘Can you take the Fox fanfare and just sour it?’… Because we’re about to do that with the film.”
Interview with Alec Gillis and Tom Woodruff, Jr. of Studio ADI
JM Prater
January 15, 2018
Perfect Organism: The Alien Saga Podcast
As Alien fans, we’ve become used to change. Different directors; different scripts; different planets; different eras; different timelines; even different film studios. With everything so constantly in flux, it’s easy to forget that Alec Gillis and Tom Woodruff, Jr. have been there since nearly the very beginning. From their pioneering work on Aliens, to the foundation of the legendary Amalgamated Dynamics, Inc., Gillis and Woodruff have been at the vanguard of the effects industry for more than three decades.
In this exclusive, unprecedented interview, our very own JM Prater visited Gillis and Woodruff at Studio ADI in Hollywood for a sit-down conversation about their love for the Alien Saga, their relationships with the fans, and much, much more.
studioADI: ALIEN 3. Dressing the Whippet
studioADI
Published on 6 Dec 2017
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One unused attempt at a running chestburster in Alien 3 included this adorable whippit. It didn’t quite work on camera the way that we hoped, though and the effect was scraped.
Be sure to check out some of new Fox approved Alien art pieces, available December 1st.
Art of the Title: David Fincher
studioADI celebrated the 25th Anniversary of ALIEN 3 with 2 videos featuring a still happy young Fincher
ALIEN 3 Filming Decimated Bishop BTS ADI
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Published on May 13, 2017
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ALIEN 3 celebrates its 25th anniversary this month, and to celebrate we present this gem from deep within the VHS vault–footage from the prep and rehearsals of the Bishop puppet shoot complete with direction from David Fincher. Despite the aged quality of the video, it’s still an interesting watch demonstrating the collaboration between director and effects crew on set.
ALIEN 3 Alien BTS 25th Anniversary
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Published on May 18, 2017
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As the 25th Anniversary of ALIEN 3 approaches, we could not ignore our contribution to the film’s title character: the Alien itself. Through the miracle of VHS and exclusive photographs, ADI takes you back to that year of hard work at Pinewood Studios. Enjoy the retrospective!
The Fincher Analyst 