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Name: Marcello H.
Carnevali
Website: Magic
Productions Ltd.
Referred by: www.hrgiger.com
From: New York City
Time: Wednesday, 31 December 1997 at 23:24:16
Comments: I say it once, I'll say it again. H.R. must
strike back at these greedy Hollywood bastards! Not only for him,
but for every artist who has been screwed by the Hollywood
Studios! FIGHT BACK!! Take it to the highest court! RESPECT WHERE
RESPECT IS DUE!! We'll back you up 100%!
Website:
From: Canada
Time: Wednesday, 31 December 1997 at 20:35:01
Comments: Mr. Giger, your art has inspired me, and fueled
my creativity for many years. Never before, and never again will
we see such a perfection in form and design. Fox is wrong, and I
wish you all the luck in the world in getting your due. In the
meantime, may we never see the end of your work. My undying
appreciation goes out to you.
Name: Michelle Keenan
Website: Feral
Eye
From: Santa Clara,CA, USA
Time: Wednesday, 31 December 1997 at 18:44:22
Comments: After my boyfriend and I saw Alien4, I commented
that with the release of Alien your designs forever changed the
IDEAL of alien design. Most of the aliens created since Alien's
inception bear a resemblance of one kind or another to your
design. Biomechanics was a new "animal" at that time -
we had never seen anything like it before! You're right...the
series would not have turned out the same (nor be quite as
well-received) had it not been for your visions. I say sue 'em!
Name: Ian
Website:
Time: Wednesday, 31 December 1997 at 16:43:21
Comments: When I saw Alien Reserection I IMMEDIATELY
noticed that Giger's name was not listed in the credits. I was
shocked. It is no secret that the alien was designed by Giger for
the first film in the series (along with other elements, such as
the "facehugger"), so how could they possibly make ANY
film in this series and not credit the man who bought the
creature to life? There is something very wrong here, and I can't
help but feel that it's not simply an oversight, but rather that
the omission of Giger's name in the film's credits was due to
some form of twisted studio politics. Without H.R. Giger there
would be no Alien or Alien series as we know it. It's about time
that the film studio realized it.
Name: Erik Phairas
Website: ALIEN'S
HIVE
Referred by: love of gigers work
From: Houston TX U.S.A.
Time: Wednesday, 31 December 1997 at 13:23:38
Comments: The Alien movies have never been as good as when
Giger worked on them,and they never will be without him. The
effects team that worked on Alien3 and Alien4 have taken out any
spark of life the Alien design once had.GIGER is in possesion of
that spark and only he can give it back!!
Website: http://
Referred by: Interest in Giger
From: Binghamton N.Y. usa
Time: Wednesday, 31 December 1997 at 09:40:29
Comments: The end of the year is upon us. A happy new year
to all those out there with an interest in the fantastic and the
macabre .In another year we will be celebrating the end of the
millenium, I s am eagerly awaiting Gigers visions for the new
millenia. On a different note, I am very happy to see more and
more reasonably priced books concerning Giger and his work,
Salud, this can only expose more people to the work of one of the
master artists of our generation. HAPPY NEW YEAR, WORLD! see ya
later.....
Name: Gabriel Padilla
Website: http://
Referred by: Good guess
From: hillsboro U.S.
Time: Wednesday, 31 December 1997 at 08:59:08
Comments: It's true, without H,R. Giger there would be
Alien Ress. Ever since I saw Alien when I was a boy it has
touched me to this day. Not the story but the design. That
massive tunnel where the eggs were is amazing. I am begining to
wonder because, this world of Gigers makes me feel so calm and
content ,yet I can't escape the idea that he is showing us hell.
Humans losing so much of their power and WILL that they must have
communion with machines. Becoming mechanical and dependent.
Becoming, philosophically, pathetic. I do not want this to become
of myself or humanity. I want us to become strong and generate
our own life from within. I can only reason that Gigers world is
devolution ,yet why am I so attracted to it? Maybe it's the
unfathomable landscapes that are beautifull and not nesessarily
the human condition shown? I am confused. What do you people out
there Think? let's get some reactions. I believe this is
something that hits our souls directly. Sometimes I think that
the biomechaniods are in fact real. The dependent, mechanical,
demons that have lost their freedom and are determined to take
our WILL away to use as fuel in their addicted mechanical hearts?
Name: NARCISSE
Website: http://
From: Brisbane - Australia
Time: Wednesday, 31 December 1997 at 05:03:13
Comments: ALIEN..... Ever since I first remember with my
conscious mind, I remember a nightmare. A nightmare that I was
irresistably attracted to - a love for the metamorhosis of man
and Biomech. I was maybe nine before I got to see the movie
(against my mother's wishes) but I fell in love with this
incredible art that only my own mind could mutely witness. Since
then I have collected as much as I can and avidly followed any
new works. Yours is a creative genius indeed, and the latest
insult thrown at you for this genius is the last straw. I say
take all action you can. I will not feel ANY reparation has been
made until a public apology from our "illustrious
friends" at FOX adorns this page. Until then, may they have
every nightmare we can all give them and may you revel and soar
to new heights of glory in (for once) THEIR pain. Keep true to
your dream - only in this way will I (and any like me) see
beauty. It makes me sick to see Fox spit upon one of the few rael
beauties of this world.
Name: George K. Abraham
Website:
Referred by: Searched for H.R. Giger on Yahoo
From: Honolulu, HI (USA)
Time: Wednesday, 31 December 1997 at 03:14:48
Comments: H.R. Giger is one of the best artists of our
time. I have admired his work for years. His dark imagery has
often been copied but never been duplicated. For a company such
as 20th Century Fox to deny Mr. Giger his due credit for Alien
Ressurection is truly an injustice. There would be no Alien
Ressurection without H.R. Giger. Alien Ressurection was an
excellent movie, but now I am ashamed to admit that I saw it.
Name: James
Marlowe
Website: http://
Time: Tuesday, 30 December 1997 at 21:15:09
Comments: When I was eight years old I begged my mom to
take me to see Alien. She caved, I got my wish. That movie scared
me, and I loved every minute of it. If it had not been for
H.R.G., that movie would've probably faded from my memory. But
thankfully, those dark images haunt me to this very day. The
creator of this nightmare is GIGER. Not R. Scott, O'Bannon, or
anyone else. Without the ARTIST, and his unique vision, the film
would only be yet another "space-horror" flick. How
many of those have I seen, I can't recall. Not because they were
boring or not good, but they lacked the precision and single-
handed mastery that the ALIEN monster had. Nothing in my mind
comes close. So I think it stinks that the Alien movies have such
short memories. Where would those film makers & producers be
without H.R.G.???
Name: David
T. Hubbard
Website: None yet
Referred by: Surfing
From: Elkhart, IN USA
Time: Tuesday, 30 December 1997 at 19:39:22
Comments: I'm disappointed to learn of the misplaced
credits for Mr. H.R. Giger. Mr. Giger's work is truly unique and
is indeed the major part of the success of the movies, Sigourney
Weaver's Ripley notwithstanding. I truly hope that, however
negligent, that it was indeed just somebody's oversight and not a
greedy attempt at trying to get out of paying someone what they
were due.
Name: Erek
Website:
Referred by: Alien Insurrection letter to 20th Century Fox
Time: Tuesday, 30 December 1997 at 18:35:04
Comments: I agree completely with Giger. I have been a fan
for quite some time. Since Alien was filmed when I was just a
little boy I cannot really remember a time before I knew who
Giger was. I think that he should get the credit that deserves
because after all anyone who is a fan of the movies knows
perfectly well who created the aliens to begin with. Erek
Name: Randolph
Trexell
Website: http://
Referred by: GIGER'S ART
From: Yakima, USA
Time: Tuesday, 30 December 1997 at 02:32:59
Comments: When I saw the movie I waited for the GIGER
credit to flash on the screen. When it didnt come up, I just
thought I had missed it. It never occurred to me that Fox would
screw Mr GIGER out of at least a small mention in the film! This
is very upsetting to me because it wouldnt cost those idiots a
penny just to put up a credit for the man who was the creative
genesis (along with Dan O'Bannon and Ridley Scott) behind the
whole series of films. Just when you think Hollywood could not
possibly sink any lower...
Name: Karl Learmont
Website: Zoog Music
Referred by: an unofficial GIGER site
From: Sydney/Australia
Time: Tuesday, 30 December 1997 at 00:04:57
Comments: GIGER is the father of dark art. His originality
is a major personal influence. I am shocked to hear of the
dishonesty of 20th Century Fox in STEALING the credit and ideas
from Giger...yet it does not surprise me, 20th C FOx's mentality
seams to be " IF you can't do it yourself, JUST STEAL IT
" It's a pity that this attitude has distroyed the
credibility of such a brilliant film. This has got to stop !
Name: Florisabel
Website: http://
From: Costa Rica
Time: Monday, 29 December 1997 at 20:22:52
Comments: I am speechless!!! But one thing is for sure
when those bastards die their bones will be part of the scenery
in Alien 69 (the beast becomes a bitch). Mr. Giger I´ll not talk
about your art work because you´re probably tired of listening
to the same story always. Take care of every and each cell of
your marvelous and brilliant brain.
Name: Michael
Barisheff
Website: http://
From: Hong Kong
Time: Monday, 29 December 1997 at 19:53:42
Comments: Dear Mr.Giger, Thank you for you artwork. It is
something that I will always try to get hold of when I can
afford, actually, even when I can't, I will still get it. As in
Hong Kong, it's not often available. I have to stumble across
your works in some small comic book stall. Alien 4 will be
screening around Chinese New Year, in mid January 98. I don't
usually go to the movies, as there is not too many worth seeing.
But Alien 4 is a must see. Not because it's made by Fox, but
because it's a Giger's movie. That, I think is what the
"Aliens" series about. Not that 'Fox' made it. It is
now and forever, a H.R.Giger creation. No one will remember the
people who financed it. No one will remember who marketed it. We
the movies goers will remember it solely as the series that were
designed by YOU, H.R.Giger. In the years to come, people will not
remember these films as 'Fox's Alien', it will always be
"Giger's Alien". There's no two ways about. It is
" Giger's Alien" through and through. On screen credit
or not. What Fox has done to you, well, it's to be expected.
Those faceless, nameless coporates will doing anything to make
themselves look good on paper. By not crediting you, they are
saving for the company, money! Thereby, ensuring their own
survival in the coporate hierachy. That is they own petite
problem. You are a original artist, inspiring many, many artist
and people alike. I'm sure, that your future works will even be
more inspiring to us all. You will be forever remembered. And
where would those nameless thumb-sitters be? Oblivion. Thank you
for all you have done. Looking forward for more and more
inspiring art work from you. Happy New Year and may it be a
productive one. Michael.
Website: http://
Time: Monday, 29 December 1997 at 16:16:47
Comments: That just sucks. I have boycotted the Alien
films for this very reason. Screw the fat cats at fox.
Name: Mikel
Website: http://
From: Spain
Time: Monday, 29 December 1997 at 13:32:45
Comments: Me encanta esta pagina..... .....es increible.
Name: Joshua Kellermeier
Website:
From: Toledo, OH >USA<
Time: Monday, 29 December
1997 at 12:46:26
Comments: I'm not sure what's more ferocious, the monster
that is the corporate movie industry or the Alien. The lesson to
be learned here is: if you don't want your work exploited, don't
sell the rights! Giger is the most potent surrealist ever and
will probably remain so for decades to come. His works will be
emblazened within us long after the video rentals of Fox's
mistakes dwindle to nothing. Personally I'd like to see a
TOOL/Giger collaboration. If anyone can write some appropriate
music for Giger's works, it's them!
Name: t.s.
Website:
Referred by: About 20 years of admiration.
From: OH, USA
Time: Monday, 29 December 1997 at 10:41:44
Comments: Ok, so I was a bit young, by many people's
opinions (including my parents) to see the original
"Alien" in 1979... I was 10. A bit too young to have
any real impression of Sigourney stripping down to her skivvies
in the final confrontation scene... Too young to really even
follow the storyline the first time 'round. However... the sight
of a twisted meld between an arachnid and a human hand gripped
tightly around a man's head, and the resulting slathering,
steel-fanged, double-mouthed, eyeless *horror*... Those were the
impressions. They made that movie, and *all* that followed. Who
is the star of the film? Sigourney? nah. She's good, but
replaceable. If the next "Alien" movie were starring,
say, Scott Baio, we'd still go (especially if we were granted the
treat of seeing Scott Baio with a eager little Chestburster
poppin' out of him). The point is, the Alien is the star. Without
it, well... What was the title of the movie again? I just took my
12-year-old stepdaughter to see "Alien:Insurrection",
but only after she had seen the first three, and had read
H.R.G.'s letter to Fox. She loved them all... Loved the
atmosphere, loved the effects, even occasionally liked the
storylines (heh). But she described the Alien as "the
scariest thing" she had ever seen. The girl thrives on
"X-Files" and horror novels, but can only be truly
*scared* by Mr. Giger's Alien. She is an aspiring writer herself,
and quite good for her age. I have used this glaring example to
show her that people in the industry she hopes one day to work
are *not* kind to artists, and will treat them unfairly at any
chance they get. She read over H.R.'s site, and pointed out the
parts about the Ghost Train and "Species" I had not
even had a chance to see. So, the next generation gets to learn
to see the world through Giger's vision. Thanks, H.R., for
helping me realize weird is good, normal is stupid, and to
express myself with some *honesty* in vision, if nothing else. As
for the folx at Fox, let's hope they wake up one night, stuck to
a wall by some sticky mucous-like goo, gasping and helpless, only
to see an oblong egg silently open toward their face... Hm.
Something similar but in a courtroom setting may have to do, at
least on this side of the veil. heh. -TS
Name: Camille Klein
Website: Elemental
Hockey League
Referred by: friend
From: Raleigh, USA
Time: Sunday, 28 December 1997 at 16:32:55
Comments: Fox screwed you, Mr Giger. I'm tempted to
suggest publicly humiliating them by posting your contract to
some trade publications with the violated sections outlined, but
that wouldn't serve any purpose. My feeling is the same as
Scott's-- get a hold of Ridley Scott and do a movie with him, and
cut Fox out of the picture completely.
Website: http://
From: Belgium
Time: Sunday, 28 December 1997 at 16:18:33
Comments: After you leave a comment here, get to the 20th
century fox pages and sent them as much e-mails about this as you
can. Maybe they will come to there sences if we anoy them as much
as we can. A Fan.
Name: Scott Tatum
Website: http://
From: Gosport, England.
Time: Sunday, 28 December 1997 at 16:13:07
Comments: Fox has ripped you off. Assuming you did not
give permission to use the Alien in the subsequent films, you
should at least be able to get them for using your work without
permission. After seeing Alien:Resurection, I'am an aliens fan, I
see it cos of your work, I thought the ending a tad
"interesting". I don;t know if you were planning on
having the alien reprodction going that sort of way, but I think
hugger-chestburster-alien is the best way. You should think about
going to either a) Ripley Scott and saying "Do you want to
do another film, this time with me" or b) go to another film
company. Whatever you decide. Try to get them to do more live
action aliens. CGI just plain sux and does not look real at all.
Name: moya
Website: http://
From: spokane usa
Time: Sunday, 28 December 1997 at 09:42:59
Comments: I commend the letter that Mr giger wrote to fox,
His design of the 1st alien has always captured my attention to
his style of work. I am an honorary fan forever. His work on
Danzig's "how the gods kill" will always be my
favorite, and "species" was a flop, but I watched it
because it had H.R's work in it. again. give credit were credit
is due!!
Website: http://
From: Italy
Time: Sunday, 28 December 1997 at 01:10:51
Comments: HR,you are one of the greatest artist living in
this century,don't let the "20th" disrespect you! Your
greatest Italian supporter, Gabriele.
Website: http://
From: U.S.A.
Time: Saturday, 27 December 1997 at 17:59:28
Comments: As I sift through the pages of "H.R.
Giger's Biomechanics", it is obvious that Giger IS the
alien. Without his amazing design there would be no alien. So,
rightly, he deserves credit for his design and artwork in all of
the alien films. And I thank him greatly for the gift that he has
given his fans.
Website: the sinkhole
From: Lexington,KY,U.S.A.
Time: Saturday, 27 December 1997 at 13:03:16
Comments: H.R.Giger is,quite simply,a genius.I,as an
artist and horror/fantasy film enthusiast,am appalled by the lack
of respect (and common courtesy) displayed by 20th Century Fox.I
have enjoyed all of the "Alien" films but now I must
admit,I'll never look at them in quite the same light
again.Giger's work has not only influenced film makers like
Ridley Scott,but an entire generation of artists both known and
unknown.His biomechanical nightmares and hauntingly beautiful
visions can be seen in comic art,role-playing gamebooks,video box
art,etc.,etc. Contemporary artists seek to emulate his work (some
more successfully than others) by using his private visual
mythology as a basis for their own work.For 20th Century Fox to
deny him even the most rudimentary sense of respect or
appreciation is a badge for their inability to recognize talent
and pure genius.This outrage should be exposed via mass media and
the film company should apologize with financial compensation for
ripping off H.R Giger's work.
Name: Marian
Irimia
Website: http://
From: Ploiesti. Romania
Time: Saturday, 27 December 1997 at 08:09:21
Comments: For me, this movie belongs to you. And it always
reminds me of the designer of the creatures. I didn't think that
in the states there are so many shit-heads(As your pals from 20th
century fox) your fan Marian Irimia
Name: Teodorescu
Cristian
Website: http://
From: Bucharest , Romania
Time: Saturday, 27 December 1997 at 08:05:08
Comments: I, have been fascinated by your work and today I
have recived as a present one of your albums You probabdly,
already thought about this, but I strongly sugest that you sue
the people from 20th century fox You can have full suport from
one of your fans( as much as I can do) Iwould like to ask you to
send me a offer of your albums. yours, Cris Teodorescu
Name: George Williams
Website: Loki23's Page
of Chaos
Referred by: love of Giger's artwork
From: New Orleans, La USA
Time: Saturday, 27 December 1997 at 00:13:08
Comments: First Jello Biafra and the Dead Kennedys were
persecuted for having Giger's Penis Landscape as an insert in
their Frankenchrist album, then 10 years later people are making
millions off his stolen work.Finding him to be one of the very
few really talented artists of modern times I am ethically
compelled to offer any support I may. Give this man his due!
Name: john drake
Website: http://
From: washington dc usa
Time: Friday, 26 December 1997 at 20:04:17
Comments: He is a great man and should be given his
due...Can i sent email to 20 th ent fox about this?
Name: SBBT
Website: http://
From: Springfield,Missouri,USA
Time: Friday, 26 December 1997 at 19:30:43
Comments: I think it's a terrible act of greed that you
were denied your rightful credit as the designer of the creature
in "Alien Ressurection." Your design makes the whole
quartet of films what they are; classics.
Name: Lydia Burris
Website: http://
From: Indiana, USA
Time: Friday, 26 December 1997 at 14:19:11
Comments: H R Giger's art is amazing and inspiring for
growing artists like me. As soon as I started getting into the
work of giger, I became very intreagued and started sketching in
my sketch book every day, more vigerously than I had been in the
first place. I would like to meet giger someday. But for now, I
just wanted to say thanks for the inspiration. :) -Lydia
Name: Marta
Website: Sacred
Cow Arts
From: Los Angeles, CA USA
Time: Friday, 26 December 1997 at 13:55:35
Comments: It's outrageous that credit was not given for
the creature on Alien 4. I'm not generally a litigious person,
but this seem like blantant thievery to me. Go get 'em..... Marta
Name: d c raphael
Website: http://
Referred by: HR Giger.com (book)
From: San Diego CA USA
Time: Friday, 26 December 1997 at 11:34:43
Comments: Good luck in your battle. Please continue to
struggle for artist's rights. You are fighting for all those who
create and are taken advantage of by corporate systems who are
motivated not by creativity, but by greed.
Name: Adam Holden
Website: Saberhagen's
Realm
Referred by: Fan Club
From: Phoenix, AZ / USA
Time: Friday, 26 December 1997 at 10:51:20
Comments: I share your outrage towards FOX studios for
denying you the credit that you deserve. I have been a fan of
yours for many years and have come to readily recognizing your
work, and imitations thereof. I was therefore shocked to see that
you did not receive the proper credit for the original concept of
the Alien design. I was also shocked to see several
"copies" of you work in the film. Several of the
"copies" to which I am refering to are the first seven
Ripley clones. Do these not look like other of your works? In my
opinion, FOX Studios owes you nothing less than an official
apology for stealing you work.
Name: Mauricio
Giraldo
Website: Murdock's
Network
Referred by: n/a
From: Bogotá/Colombia
Time: Thursday, 25 December 1997 at 10:44:37
Comments: I always love your creatures. I think is the
best "monster" ever created. It have its own soul,
characteristics, etc... Im finishing an Alien spanish homepage in
your honor. It will be posted in the moment the movie appears in
Colombia. H.R. Giger, you always be the best!
Name: kenneth Bang age
36
Website: http://
From: denmark
Time: Thursday, 25 December 1997 at 08:52:48
Comments: I do agree with you about the missing credit in
alien 4 nice movie anyway. I have yoor book with paintings (
bought i NY ) . keep figthing kb
Name: julian
Website: http://
From: bowen island, BC, Canada
Time: Wednesday, 24 December 1997 at 18:54:16
Comments: I think giger is right in that it was HIS idea.
He should'nt have it stolen, and not get any credits.
Name: Luiz Henrique
de Santi
Website: http://
From: Sao Paulo - Brazil
Time: Wednesday, 24 December 1997 at 18:47:01
Comments: No matter where or when. No matter if credits
are given or not. Anytime, any where we see an Alien lifeform
we'll know it was a fruit of Giger's incredible and disturbing
talent. It's already carved on our minds, painted on our soul.
H.R. Giger Forever!
Name: slick
mooncalf
Website: The
Green Oblivion
From: Fairport, NY
Time: Wednesday, 24 December 1997 at 17:23:02
Comments: Damn-freakin'-right! Let 'em have it, H.R.!!
Name: Agustin
Galvan Diaz
Website: http://
From: Mexico
Time: Wednesday, 24 December 1997 at 13:48:27
Comments: The work of an artist is always the work of a
God!. Please, if now the humans are trying stole the masterpiece
of God becoming the creators of a stupid ingeneer like the V.R.
and the Clonations. Stole the work is always the easy part of it
all. But, remember, we know at last what the artist do and what
the money do!. H.R. Giger, you´re the best!!!
Name: Lars (care
of Bones)
Website: The Vault
Referred by: Found Surfing
From: UK
Time: Wednesday, 24 December 1997 at 09:51:30
Comments: I love your work. Annoying about Aliens 4. When
I'm a lottery winner, expect a big comission on my dream room.
Keep up the excelent work, shape all nightmares. TAKE CARE LARS.
Name: Aaron McNeal
Website: FracnoTechJoy
Referred by: My own bad self...
From: Victoria, BC, Canada
Time: Wednesday, 24 December 1997 at 03:15:07
Comments: When I initially heard of the idiocy of the fine
people at 20th Century Fox, I thought for sure they would do the
right thing, and "re-release" the film with the proper
credit being payed to the genius behind their fat bank rolls..
When I went and saw this film however, I saw all the key players
in the credits, including the boy who washed the stars cars, the
girl who made fudge brownies, you know, all the staples that made
Alien possible.. errr, wait a second, I think they missed one
person? Who could it be.. Could it be the man that made it
possible for the fine filmakers to rape the cash cow 4 times
over?? Yes! I do believe thats who they forgot!! At any rate, I
have nothing but the highest respect and admiration for Mr.
Giger, who's work has touched me deeply, and expanded many facets
of the right side of my brain, while I have nothing AT ALL for
the fine folks at 20th Century Fox. To give them energy in the
form of anger would be to waste good life on worthless beings..
Continued success Mr. Giger! Aaron McNeal
Name: Simon
Fay
Website: http://
From: Manchester, UK
Time: Wednesday, 24 December 1997 at 03:07:07
Comments: Great Western monsters/myths: the Vampire,
Frankenstein's creature, the Werewolf - all of them timeless. To
these add HRG's Alien, the streamlined essence of the beauty
& horror of organic life, the grotesque grace of bodies. The
Alien and the landscapes it inhabits are unsurpassed. Fox must be
very cheap not to acknowledge the source of what gives the films
their raison d'etre.
Name: Pirate Bob
Website: Pirate Bob's
Playhouse
Referred by: Dark Horizons
From: Tampa, FL USA
Time: Wednesday, 24 December 1997 at 01:56:41
Comments: It is indeed a travesty that Mr. Giger did not
even recieve a small mention in Alien: Resurrection. I believe
that the film series would not have had either it success or
longevity without the original designs. The reason the film
series is so popular and beloved is that it is not just about
scaring people or being a sci-fi thriller. All four films also
contain a unique look and feel, often imitated but never
replicated. This look and feel would without a doubt be absent
without the creations of Mr. Giger. As an artist myself I can
understand how he feels at the lack of recognition of his
contributionss. And as a filmmaker, I cannot understand how they
could have "overlooked" his credit when Dan O'Bannon is
clearly given credit for the creation of the storyline. However,
without the visual creations of Mr. Giger, they might as well
have done the entire Aliens series as a radio play --Pirate Bob
Name: Dethset
Website: The
Grim House of Dethset
From: United Kingdom
Time: Wednesday, 24 December 1997 at 01:35:31
Comments: The Alien is a thing of beauty.
Name: Hemlock
Martini
Website: http://
From: "earth"
Time: Tuesday, 23 December 1997 at 23:23:47
Comments: I have long been a fan of Giger's art and have
always had a deep fascination and respect for the man behind the
artwork. I think that the "Alien" movies have been a
testament to the beauty and horror that is Giger's milieu--and
for this, he should be given ample credit. I enjoyed "Alien:
Resurrection" immensely--so much that I went to see it
twice. I marveled at the filmmakers' use of the kind of
throbbing, sinusoidal "walls" made up of Xenomorph
flesh, so much so that I assumed this was a Gigerian creation as
the "feel" was very close to some of his work,
particularly his "landscapes." I was shocked and
dismayed that Giger's name did not even appear in the credits! In
a way, I'm happy to hear that Giger enjoyed the movie itself--but
to completely ignore the Godfather of this quartet of movies was
a distressing insult, not only to the man himself but to the
thousands of Giger fans worldwide. To mr. Giger--I can only say
that they had better not make any more sequels unless they give
you a screen credit. And to the producers of A:R, shame and
devastation on you. Thank you very much for bastardizing a man's
art, soul, and life in order to save a few bucks.f
Name: Purgatory
Website: My
Homepage
From: Sweden
Time: Tuesday, 23 December 1997 at 19:26:35
Comments: Not giving credit to H.R. Giger is like raping
the whole industry of film and artmaking. If I wasn´t such a big
fan of the ALIEN films I would not grace the film company by
buying a ticket. But now I am and will see it, sorry. The reason
I like the movies is H.R. Gigers credit though. The movies would
not be the same with any other design on the creatures (and
landscapes to for that matter). So hat off and a GIANT thank you
for your art wich I would not want to be without. And curse on
those who dares to desecrate his work, may your toenails grow
backwards and eyes be filled with battery fluid!!!! Purg/Jocke
Name: Mark Senff
Website: SenffScape
Referred by: Various
From: Almere / The Netherlands
Time: Tuesday, 23 December 1997 at 03:37:48
Comments: Alien 4 IS H.R. Giger, come on!!! My
question is... What does Ridley Scott actually think about the
INSURRECTION?
Website: http://
Time: Monday, 22 December 1997 at 21:53:24
Comments: without having granted design credit to mr.
giger, alien 4 is little more than an exercise in plagiarism.
were it not for mr. giger's aliens, the movie series of the same
name would never have been. i hope that the ingratitude of the
moviemakers is visited back upon them.
Name: richard
Website: http://
Time: Monday, 22 December 1997 at 20:17:47
Comments: Mr. Giger is the true master of the Alien life
forms and as such, should be given full credit. He is the Alien.
It should be his copyright. It is the image of the Alien that
haunt my worst nightmares.
Name: Derek
Johnson
Website: http://
From: Seal Beach, CA \ USA
Time: Monday, 22 December 1997 at 15:43:01
Comments: I was shocked to hear of this. I have been a fan
of the series since the beginning. I hope that you gain the
respect and credit you are due by LAW. If legal actions are the
vehicle which best accomplishes the task, I wish you the best of
luck. You have many supporters.
Name: Richard Mckenna
Website: rgm
From: Sydney, Australia.
Time: Monday, 22 December 1997 at 15:31:28
Comments: Dear H.R.Giger As yet we are still to
recieve"Alien Resurrection" in Australia. I was stunned
to hear that Fox had left out your name on the credits. With all
four Alien films people have been transported into the future to
witness most unique, believable, and surreal lifeforms known to
man, and this is all thanks to H.R.Giger. Without these lifeforms
the films would not be as successful as they are. Best wishes on
your future projects. We all appreciate the the fantastic work
you are doing, and we all know who the master is behind
Resurrection.
16. Dezember 1997 (via fax)
from Hans H. Kunz
H.R.G., In Paris, wo später die Premiere stattfinden sollte,
waren anfangs November alle Plakatwände mit den Filmplakaten
für ALIEN RESURRECTION beklebt. Anfänglich mit Erstaunen, nach
dem zweiten Durchlesen der zahllosen Namen und Credits mit
Empörung, stellte ich fest, dass Dein Name auf der ganzen,
langen Liste fehlte. Andere aber, Woodruff & Gillis, sich
erdreisteten, sich mit Deinen Verdiensten zu schmücken.
Im Film Vor- und Nachspann geht das genau gleich weiter, der
Schöpfer und Erfinder des ALIEN ist den 20th Foxes keine
Erwähnung wert. Du wirst bewusst totgeschwiegen. Ist ein OSCAR
mittlerweile wirklich so bedeutungslos, ist ein ACADEMY
Preisträger nach wenigen Jahren schon Freiwild, dem nicht das
kleinste bisschen Respekt gezollt wird?
Lässt sich geistiges Eigentum wirklich so frivol kopieren,
missachten und verunglimpfen? Sind denn die internationalen
Copyright Gesetze zum Schutze kreativer Schöpfungen nur bis an
die City Limits von Hollywood in Kraft?
Mehr als eigenartig. Dabei sollte man denken, 20th Fox müsste
Ridley Scott für ewig dankbar sein, dass er sie damals auf Dein
Werk aufmerksam gemacht hatte. Denn alles, was die ganze
ALIEN-Serie aus der uniformen Suppe dieses Filmgenres heraushebt,
beruht auf Deiner ureigenen Imagination.
Die ALIEN-Erscheinungsformen und grosse Teile des Set-Designs
sind unverkennbare Adaptionen aus Deinen schon B.A. (before
ALIEN) bestehenden Werken, Deinen Airbrush-Bildern und
Skulpturen. 20th Fox brauchte nichts zu erfinden, sie konnten
sich mit vollen Händen bedienen.
Ich weiss dies sehr genau. Nicht nur kennen wir uns persönlich
seit 1968, sondern ich habe seit dieser Zeit, fast über 30 Jahre
sind es jetzt, die Entwicklung Deines Werkes von sehr nahe
verfolgt. 1978 konnte ich Dich auch in Deinem
Atelier/Laboratorium in den Shepperton Studios besuchen und in
den Kulissen während der Dreharbeiten mitbekommen, wie wichtig
Dein Einfluss, wie gross Dein allgemeiner Input für die gesamte
Produktion und die daran Beteiligten war. Nun bedient sich 20th
Fox weiterhin völlig unbekümmert Deiner Bilderwelten und
bemächtigt sich ohne Verträge, ohne jegliches Honorar, Deiner
Ideen und Kreationen: Wenn Weaver gegen den Schluss des neuen
Filmes ins ALIEN-Nest sinkt, wird sie z.B. unmissverständlich
förmlich von einem Deiner Bilder verschluckt. Unterdessen lassen
sich Woodruff & Gillis für Ihren Diebstahl Deines geistigen
Eigentums fürstlich bezahlen und versuchen, Dir auch noch die
Ehre des Originators wegzunehmen.
Die ganze Geschichte ist mehr als skandalös. Sind da
tatsächlich nur ein paar Egoisten mit ihren Intrigen am Werk?
Oder steckt da mehr dahinter? Ein richtiges Hollywood Gate?
Braucht es hier auch Leute wie Woodward und Bernstein, um alles
ans Licht zu bringen? Weil Du "nur" aus dem kleinen
Zürich in der kleinen Schweiz kommst, denken die Mogulen bei den
20th Füchsen wohl, sie könnten mit Dir umspringen, wie sie
gerade wollten. Lass' dies nicht weiter zu. Setzte alles in Gang,
damit Du endlich zu Deinem gesetzlichen Recht, dem gebührenden
Respekt und Dir reichlich zustehenden Geld kommst. Ich drücke
Dir die Daumen. H.H.K.
(translation)
In Paris , where the world premiere was to take
place, the city was plastered with Alien Resurrection posters at
the beginning of November. Initially, with astonishment then,
upon a second search through the countless names and credits,
with indignation, I realized that your name was missing from the
whole long list. However, others like Woodruff and Gillis dare to
decorate themselves with your achievements.
The opening and closing credits of the film go on in the same
manner, finding the Creator and Designer not worth a mention by
20th Century Fox. It is as if your very existence has
been wiped out! Is an Oscar really so meaningless and an Academy
Award winner so easily disposable after a few years?
Can one's intellectual property be so frivolously usurped,
ignored and reviled? Do the international copyright laws which
protect creativity expire at the city limits of Hollywood?
Very strange. 20th Century Fox should be, eternally
thankful to Ridley Scott for bringing your work to their
attention. The only thing that seprates out the Alien series from
the rest of the stew of this particular film genre is all based
upon your very own imagination.
The Alien creatures and a large part of the set design are unmistakable adaptions of your existing work BA (before ALIEN), your airbrush paintings and your sculptures. There was nothing left for 20th Century Fox to invent, it was all there for them to grab by the bucketful.
I know that very well, since I have been able to closely witness the evolution of your work since 1968, over a period of 30 years. In 1978 I visited you at your atelier/laboratory at Shepperton Studios observing you on the set during shooting and saw how important your influence and overall imput had been to the whole production. Now, 20th Century Fox continues to utilize a world which you had created and usurps your ideas and concepts without contract or any further compensation. Meanwhile Woodruff and Gillis accept princely sums for the theft of your intellectual property and try to rob the originator's honour.
In Alien Resurrection, when Weaver sinks into the Alien nest she is being, unmistakably, swallowed by one of your paintings. The story of your whole involvement in this film series, especially now with what has happened with Alien Resurrection, is more than scandalous. Are they all just a cabal of egoists with their petty intrigues at work? Or is there more behind it? A genuine HollywoodGate? Forget about what Woodruff and Gillis have done , everybody else will, better to remember what Woodward and Bernstein did and follow the money! Just because you are from little Zurich in tiny Switzerland those Foxy moguls assume they can abuse you to their delight.
Enough is enough! Use everything at your
disposal to reclaim the respect and the profits which you are
entitled to and the long overdue justice!
I keep my fingers crossed,
H.H.K.
Hans H. Kunz
Website: http://
From: Hamburg - Germany
Time: Monday, 22 December 1997 at 03:19:21
Comments: All is said! SUE THEM Regards, Michael
Name: Thomas Macaulay
III
Website: http://
Referred by: I admire Giger's work.
From: Yorba Linda, Ca
Time: Monday, 22 December 1997 at 00:47:41
Comments: This blatant slap to Giger's face by
"fox" is the ultimate in parasitism among humans. Giger
has obviously been a victim of having his very soul stolen from
him with not so much as a "thanks!". I am of the
opinion that when a milestone in art history is STILL ALIVE, he
should be treated as such, and at the least, credited with what
he has created.
Name: David Ochoa
Website: http://
Time: Monday, 22 December 1997 at 00:41:32
Comments: Dear Mr. Geiger, I am shocked and outraged by
the lack of professionalism and gratitude that Fox has shown you.
You are a truly unique and awe inspiring artist as is evident
from your work and design of the alien creatures. Please know
that I am doing all I can to pass on word to others unaware of
this plight in my personal life and on the internet. I wish you
knew how admired you are by myself and others for your amazing
talent and sheer genius. Your style has been mirrored in the
works and designs of so many others that I have seen, both in
films and literature. If imitation truly is the best form of
praise then you should feel very flattered indeed. Please do not
allow the petty greed and lack of vision shown to you by Fox to
discourage you from placing your work on the movie screen for
doing so would deny many the privelage of viewing your work. Your
admirer, -David Ochoa
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