“Every time I see Ridley Scott he still talks about Alien so there’s always a possibility [of him doing the next one. I don’t think it’s near-turn, I think he has a couple of other movies he wants to do first, but we have a deal with Ridley and it’s always possible”.
So at least the possibility is there! I’ve like the ALIEN franchise for lots of reasons, but one has to be that it gives up and coming directors a chance to shine a la James Cameron and David Fincher. But really, with AVP (and it’s sequel in the works), that approach really isn’t working too well anymore. I say, bring on the man who started it all! And if they do it relatively soon, bring on Sigounrey Weaver while you’re at it- who knows how many years she has left to believably kick some ALIEN ass!