Alien vs. Predator: Kill or be Killed

Alien vs. Predator: Kill or be Killed (stylized as AvP: Kill or be Killed) is a 2005 American-Japanese adult animated science fiction horror anthology action film
produced by James Cameron and Paul W. S. Anderson. The film consists anime short films from different studios that expand both the Alien and Predator universes, implying that both could be set in the same universe. The shorts were animated by Madhouse, Bee Train Production, Satelight, Production I.G, Gainax and J.C.Staff.
The film was released on August 10, 2005 in both Japan and the United States. The film received positive reviews from critics and fans.
== Plot ==
=== Warfare (Madhouse) ===
* Directed by Satoshi Kon
* Produced by Masao Takiyama
* Written by Satoshi Kon
* Cinematography by Michiya Katou
* Edited by Takeshi Seyama
* Music by Susumu Hirasawa
* Narrated by Akira Ishida (Japanese) and Kurt Russell (English)
In 2009, an infestation of Xenomorphs occurs in the Yautja's home planet, causing a planet-wide war between the species. A narrator describes the onslaught.
=== Evolution (Bee Train) ===
* Directed by Koichi Mashimo
* Written by Kazunori Ito
* Produced by Koichi Mashimo
* Music by Yuki Kajiura and Ali Project
In an unnamed ship, a team discovers a Xenomorph Egg, and a Chestburster lunges at one of the crew mates, and a startling showcase of the Xenomorph life cycle is shown as a Yautja is on the hunt for the alien inside the ship,
=== True Warrior (Satelight) ===
* Directed by Kazuki Akane
* Written by Hiroshi Onogi
* Produced by Hiroshi Kawamura, Atsushi Yamamori and Tsutomu Kasai
* Music by Masumi Ito
A Yautja trains for his master to fight a Xenomorph Nest with the unlikely help and aid of the Colonial Marines led by Dwayne Hicks (Michael Biehn).
=== The Siege (Production I.G) ===
* Directed by Mamoru Oshii
* Written by Kazunori Ito and Mamoru Oshii
* Produced by Mitsuhisa Ishikawa
* Cinematography by Hisao Shirai
* Edited by Sachiko Miki
* Music by Kenji Kawai
A lone Predator battles an entire hive of Xenomorphs on Earth one week after the events of Alien Resurrection (1997), including a large Queen, while he is unintentionally helping an orphaned young girl. The Predator decides to spare and protect her from the Queen and even a Xenomorph King. The Predator then manages to ward off a siege of Xenomorphs in the girl's supposed home, a fortified city.
=== The Final Round...? (Gainax and J.C.Staff) ===
* Directed by Shinji Higuchi
* Produced by Mahiro Meada
* Written by Masayuki and Mahiro Maeda
* Cinematography by Toru Fukushi
* Music by Kow Otani and Taku Iwasaki
It is the year 2695. Both Xenomorphs and Predators have wiped out half of humanity. Now the two sides shall begin what seems to be the final confrontation on an unnamed desert planet to see who will rule the galaxy. The only question is that will it really be the last round, or will the war last longer, if not forever.
This section of the film was praised for having no human presence, though the first section had no human presence expect for narration.
== Production ==
Development of the project began when James Cameron approached Paul W. S. Anderson near the end of Alien vs. Predator's filming in 2003-2004 about making an Alien vs. Predator animated film inspired by The Animatrix (2003). James Cameron visisted Ghost in the Shell (1995) director Mamoru Oshii about making a segment for the project, in which Oshii agreed to do so.
Most of the storyboarding and animation took place from early to mid 2004.
== Music ==
Music for the anthology film was composed by Susumu Hirasawa, Yuki Kajiura, Ali Project, Masumi Ito, Kenji Kawai, Kow Otani and Taku Iwasaki. The soundtrack was released on August 11, 2005.
== Release ==
The film was released on August 10, 2005 in both Japan and the United States, followed by an international release on August 11.
== Reception ==
The film has received positive reviews from critics and fans. On Rotten Tomatoes, the film has a 87% approval rating based on 70 reviews. The critical consensus reads, "A bloody, scary and action packed time. Two iconic franchises visit the world of Anime and expanding their lore in great ways, seemingly connecting Alien and Predator as one big universe."
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