Did you know there is a funny little hidden connection between Joss Whedonthe beloved sci-fi western film, Fireflyand the iconic sci-fi horror franchise Alien? I didn’t realize this until it was pointed out to me recently! So, perhaps some of you may have missed this as well. If you already knew, thanks for clicking through to read it all again!
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The easter egg can be found in the pilot episode of Fireflywhich is where we catch a glimpse of the infamous Weyland-Yutani Corporation logo on a pop-up display during the Battle of Serenity Valley.
Weyland-Yutani Corporation is a fictional conglomerate in Alien franchise. It is portrayed as an evil corporation that prioritizes profits over human life and will stop at nothing to obtain specimens of Xenomorphs for use as biological weapons. The company appears in various guises throughout the franchise.
It’s nice to see that there’s a little connection between the two sci-fi universes. But the connection doesn’t end there. Joss Whedon, the creator of Fireflyhe also co-wrote the screenplay for Alien: Resurrection… a film that didn’t do very well.
It’s always nice to discover hidden connections between some of our favorite franchises and the Easter egg connection Firefly AND Alien is no exception. While the connection between these two universes may be small, it’s still fascinating to see that the Weyland-Yutani Corporation is a part of both universes.
Via: /Movies
by Joey Paur
Source: Geek Tyrant
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