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Syd Mead worked closely with James Cameron designing the USS Sulaco for the Aliens movie. When Sega and developer Gearbox Software signed a licensing deal with 20th Century Fox to create a virtual sequel to the film, Aliens: Colonial Marines, for PC, Xbox 360, PlayStation 3 and Wii U, they enlisted Mead to further explore the ship. The visual futurist has worked in games before, designing a new light cycle for the TRON 2.0 game after working on the original film and creating the aliens for the PC game Wing Commander: Prophecy. Mead talks about how video games are opening up new opportunities for Hollywood film franchises in this exclusive interview.

The Hollywood Reporter: What are your thoughts on Aliens migrating to video games?

Syd Mead:As in current movie productions, now they do a parallel production. The gamers expectations are so high, it practically drops into theatrical. Theres no surprise that they would take the franchise with Gearbox Software working with 20th Century Fox and come out with a game. They did sequels of the original movie in the first place, so why not? The game market is at least as big, or bigger, than the theatrical release part. So it makes sense for business reasons and stylistically. Who knows, if this goes well maybe theyll make another Aliens movie.

THR: How did you work with Gearbox Software on this game?

Mead:We were approached after they got the got the agreement with Fox. I got the assignment of doing the interior. Obviously, I designed the exterior of the Sulaco, and for the movie, some of the interior sets like the drop ship bay. They wanted to recreate the mechanical mood of the Sulaco, interiors that Id already done, which is one of the reasons why they contacted me.

THR: This Aliens: Colonial Marines game is very cinematic. What are your thoughts about how far gaming has progressed over the years?

Mead:A lot. My first video game was with the Don Bluth Studios in Toronto back in four-bit days. We only had seven VGA colors; the pale blue and pink. Then I worked with 989 Studios/Sony in San Diego on what was going to be the Jet Moto 4 for PlayStation 1. Then they changed all the coding for PlayStation 2. They got a phone call from Tokyo and said, Stop everything. Dump it. So they dumped it. We only got to Jet Moto 3. Working with games now, its not the limitation of the technique, its the limitation of the ideas, the demographic its aimed at, the quality of the gameplay, the scripting, runtime, and all that.

THR: Where do you draw inspiration from when it comes to creating things like what youve done with this game?

Mead:From the story. I dont write the story. I can do a good outline for my presentations, but Im not a narrative storyteller. I read the story, or the script in the case of a film, and that starts the creative process. I work one-to-one with a director. In this case, one-to-one with the guys at Gearbox and that starts the process.

THR: What was it like working on the original Aliens with Jim Cameron?

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Gary Barlow - Rule The World (Live at Scarborough Futurist Theatre 19/01/2013)
Gary Barlow performing Rule The World live in concert on his "Gary Barlow: In Concert" solo tour. Filmed live at Scarborough Futurist Theatre on Saturday 19th January 2013.

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Gary Barlow - Pray - Scarborough Futurist Theatre - 19th Jan 2013

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Gary Barlow Shine Futurist Theatre Scarborough
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Gary Barlow - Piano Medley (Live at Scarborough Futurist Theatre 19/01/2013)
Gary Barlow performing a piano medley of The Circus, Love Ain #39;t Here Anymore, Lie To Me, Why Can #39;t I Wake Up With You and Forever Love live in concert on his "Gary Barlow: In Concert" solo tour. Note: I #39;d Wait For Life began the medley, but I missed it off. Filmed live at Scarborough Futurist Theatre on Saturday 19th January 2013.

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Gary Barlow - Forever Autumn (Live at Scarborough Futurist Theatre 19/01/2013)
Gary Barlow performing Forever Autumn live in concert on his "Gary Barlow: In Concert" solo tour. Gary recorded this song on "The New Generation" updated version of Jeff Wayne #39;s Musical Version of the War of the Worlds, released in 2012. Filmed live at Scarborough Futurist Theatre on Saturday 19th January 2013.

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Gary Barlow - Shine (Live at Scarborough Futurist Theatre 19/01/2013)
Gary Barlow performing Take That #39;s Shine live in concert on his "Gary Barlow: In Concert" solo tour. Filmed live at Scarborough Futurist Theatre on Saturday 19th January 2013.

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A model wears a creation by Belgian fashion designer Kris Van Assche for Christian Dior's fall-winter 2013/2014 men's fashion collection, presented in Paris, Saturday, Jan.19, 2013. (AP Photo/Jacques Brinon)

PARIS - It was cosmic musing for Dior Homme's Kris Van Assche, who injected a space-age fiber into the house's DNA of fitted black suit, white shirt and black tie.

A sanitized all-white set saw elegantly suited, droid-like gentlemen file by with galactic high collars, and super high buckled waists, which cut the torso in half in lab white, luminous deep midnight blue as well as grey and black.

Though at times there was a slight feel of vintage Pierre Cardin the collection's starting point was apparently the sci-fi movie "Gattaca," in which humans are genetically modified to be better prepared for the future.

One result of this futurist exploration was the businessman as superhero.

As it happens, the other result was also one of the stronger shows the Belgian designer has done in a while.

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Think Like a Futurist book trailer
"Think Like a Futurist" shows how to track changes, explore questions, and engage in new thinking that connects today #39;s pressures with tomorrow #39;s realities. Cecily Sommers shows how to apply long-term focus and strategies to needs as diverse as industry forecasts, innovation challenges, leadership development, or future-proofing a brand. By understanding intersecting potentials that one day may impact your organization, you can readily spot emerging trends and market shifts, uncovering opportunities on the horizon. This video presents a trailer for Cecily Sommers #39; new book, "Think Like a Futurist" featuring illustration by Allegra Lockstadt

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