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Recently, news came out that once acclaimed screenwriter Roberto Orci mostly known for the Star Trek films during the aughts, has been faced with a countersuit filed by his estranged wife, actress Adele Heather Taylor. The big twist is prior to this suit, was that it was Orci who first filed a lawsuit against his wife in June over accusations of abuse. Taylor alleges that she has been the “target of Orci’s violent conduct” dating back to March 2018. She accuses Orci of “abusive behavior” which includes sexual assault, physical assault, verbal and emotional abuse. Taylor also cited an incident when Orci bruised and belittled her. Taylor alleges that in May 2022, the  Screenwriter and Showrunner, chased her around their Los Angeles home before pinning her on the ground while threatening to rape her. The following month, he allegedly assaulted her a second time, while telling her, “You enjoy being raped.” Damn... Taylor said that she was arrested for domestic abuse in 2020 when Orci ...

Previously, I had the honor of speaking with Writer, Director, and Film Author, who wrote for Empire and after discussing his previous popular Superdoc, Aliens Expanded , he's back for another round of questions  while promoting his latest documentary based on another Alien related film, but this time, it doesn't involve a Xenomorph! The Thing Expanded gives a broader perspective of one of  John Carpenter's most iconic films. Let's get to it! In your opinion which deleted scene or storyboard from the 1982 cult classic, should have made it into the final cut? I’ve always thought there was something hilariously Thing-like about MacReady having a blow-up doll - and a female presence that the film sorely lacks.  What's your biggest challenge getting this project made, as well as the creative process?  Simple answer: landing an interview with the notoriously reclusive Rob Bottin. Take it from me that we are going to try everything in our power to persuade him.  How ...