Alien 579 226169853 2008-07-17T03:39:31Z Theevolutionofconsciousness 7482403 /* Science and Engineering */ {{Wiktionary}}{{TOCright}} '''Alien''' may refer to: ==Science and Engineering== * [[Alien (biology)]], an introduced species * [[Extraterrestrial life]], a lifeform not native to Earth *[[Extraterrestrial Life (alleged)]], Alien species that supposedly live in our universe. * [[Unidentified flying object]] (UFO) ==Film and television== ===Alien franchise=== The [[Alien (franchise)|Alien franchise]] is a [[science fiction]] [[horror film]] franchise consisting of four movies and numerous other related media spin-offs. For the creature featured in the franchise see ''[[Alien (Alien franchise)]]''. Main film series: * [[Alien (film)]] The famed (1979 film), by Ridley Scott, which in turn was followed by: * [[Aliens (film)]] (1986 film), the sequel to the 1979 film * ''[[Alien³]]'' (1992 film), the third ''Alien'' movie * ''[[Alien Resurrection]]'' (1997 film), the fourth ''Alien'' movie *Related media: ** [[Aliens (comic book)]], a group of comic book series based on the alien ** [[Aliens (novel series)]], a number of novels based on the series ** [[Aliens (video game)]], a number of video games ** [[Aliens (arcade game)]], a 1990 arcade shoot 'em up by Konami ** The [[Alien vs. Predator]] series, a science fiction crossover franchise consisting of both the [[Predator (alien)|Predator]] and Alien creatures from their respective franchises. ===Other=== * [[Fictional extraterrestrials]], aliens as depicted in films, television and popular literature *[[Alien (Law & Order: Special Victims Unit)]], an episode of ''Law & Order: Special Victims Unit'' * ''[[The Alien]]'', a cancelled film with a script by Satyajit Ray * ''[[Aliens in America]]'' (2007 show) * ''[[ AVH: Alien vs. Hunter]]'' (2008 film) ==Computing== * [[Alienware]] Computer Corporation, a division of [[Dell]] * [[Alien (software)]], computer program that converts between different Linux package formats * [[AliEn (ALICE Environment)]], software/grid middleware used [[CERN]] ==Music== * [[The Aliens]], a funk band from Scotland * [[Alien (album)]], a 2005 album by metal project Strapping Young Lad * [[Atliens]], a 1996 album by rap group OutKast * [[Alien (song)]], a 1999 song by [[Pennywise (band)|Pennywise]] * [[Alien (Third Day song)]], a [[1997]] song from [[Christian rock]] group [[Third Day]] * Aliens Exist is a song by rock band [[Blink-182]]. The song appears on their album [[Enema of the State]]. * [[Alians (band)]] is a [[Poland|Polish]] punk rock/reggae/ska band, popular among fans of underground music * Alien is the name of a song by [[The High Court]] * Alien Ant Farm ==Miscellaneous== * [[Alien (law)]], owing political allegiance to another country or government. A person who is neither a native nor a citizen of the country of residence. '''Person''' refers both to humans, which US law calls ''individuals'' as well as corporations. * [[Alien (signifier)]], use in literature and criticism as the embodiment of an outside perspective or the sense of the other * [[Alien Technology]], a maker of UHF RFID tags * [[Alien Sun]], a Singaporean actress * [[Aliens (1902 novel)|''Aliens'' (1902 novel)]], a novel by [[Mary Tappan Wright]] {{disambig}} [[cs:Alien]] [[de:Alien]] [[es:Alien]] [[fr:Alien]] [[ko:에일리언]] [[nl:Alien]] [[ja:エイリアン]] [[pl:Alien]] [[ru:Чужой (значения)]] [[simple:Alien]] [[fi:Alien]] [[tr:Alien]]