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Controversial ‘Alien: Romulus’ Character Tweaked For Home Release

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Controversial 'Alien: Romulus' character undergoes visual effects tweaks for home release, sparking industry buzz
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  • Director Fede Alvarez confirms the CG on the character Rook, a synthetic lifeform based on the late Ian Holm's Ash from the original Alien, has been improved for the home video release
  • While the initial theatrical version of Rook was criticized as looking too artificial, the updated version is reportedly now 'incredible' according to a fan's social media post
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Ian Holm, Fede Alvarez, Weyland-Yutani Corporation, Alien: Romulus, Alien
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