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So there is now no Alien prequel, even though he quoted that on the Quadrilogy Blu-Ray DVD

 

But he says:

 

"The keen fan will recognise strands of Alien's DNA"

 

So I reckon it is but has only a little reference to the Alien story that people can take it as a stand-alone film

or a story within the Alien universe.

 

Still with Alien and Bladerunner on your resume, and HR Giger on board to could be good :)

if you really want to discuss this, you should go here:

 

http://www.dragonmount.com/forums/topic/47418-alien-prequels/