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Disney’s Alien and Predator franchises
Disney’s acquisition of 20th Century Fox in 2019 gave them access to the Alien and Predator franchises. However, the company has only recently begun to develop these franchises. Last year, they released the successful Prey, and an Alien movie and TV show are currently in the works. Despite this, it turns out that one other project involving both franchises had been quietly made. Unfortunately, it seems we may never get to watch it.
An Alien vs. Predator anime
On the Perfect Organism podcast celebrating Alien Day, Josh Izzo, 20th Century Studios’ ex-licensing director, revealed that an Alien vs. Predator anime had been made before the acquisition. According to him, there are “10 episodes of a fully completed Alien vs. Predator anime series that I produced”. The anime is set between the first Alien vs. Predator movie and Alien Resurrection and has been completed for a while.
The creation of the anime
Izzo initially pitched the idea of separate straight-to-DVD films for Alien and Predator or combined AvP film. Eventually, he settled on an AvP series, believing that 20th Century Studios should be “the masters of our own destiny rather than waiting for theatrical whenever a movie decides to come out.” Shinji Aramaki is implied to have directed the anime, with Eric Calderon and Dave Baker consulting for the western.
Will Disney release the anime?
The question is whether Disney will ever release this anime. There seems to be no known complications to its release, with the success of Prey showing that both franchises are still relevant. It may be that Disney is waiting to see how its Alien movie and show perform before verifying that Prey wasn’t a fluke and that both franchises can provide momentum for the anime. Alternatively, Disney may decide never to release it at all.
Conclusion
Disney’s acquisition of the Alien and Predator franchises gave the company the potential to create a range of content. With an Alien movie and TV show in the works, it’s good to know that an anime series was also created. Unfortunately, it is uncertain whether we will ever get to see it.
FAQs
What franchises did Disney gain access to when it acquired 20th Century Fox?
Disney gained access to the Alien and Predator franchises when it acquired 20th Century Fox in 2019.
What is the Alien vs. Predator anime about?
The anime is set between the first Alien vs. Predator movie and Alien Resurrection.
Who created the Alien vs. Predator anime?
The Alien vs. Predator anime was produced by Josh Izzo. Shinji Aramaki is implied to have directed it, while Eric Calderon and Dave Baker consulted for the western.
Will Disney ever release the Alien vs. Predator anime?
It is uncertain whether Disney will ever release the Alien vs. Predator anime. There seem to be no known complications to its release, but it may be that Disney is waiting to see how its Alien movie and show perform first.
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