A few years back, Blomkamp was developing a direct sequel to Aliens, that would have brought back Sigourney Weaver as Ripley, and Michael Biehn as Hicks, ignoring the other films in the franchise.

Heinlein’s 1959 book of the same name, not a remake of or sequel to 1997’s Paul Verhoeven ... society at war with space bugs. Blomkamp’s wife, Terri Tatchell, will reportedly co-produce ...

Neill Blomkamp is tackling ‘Starship Troopers.’ He’ll adapt Robert Heinlein’s battle-happy 1959 novel. The story sees humanity threatened but insectoid aliens. While fans of South African ...