That's when Cameron — a natural born tinkerer — came up with a crafty way to get the ball rolling again.

Taking on the main-character role in a series already dominated by a legendary actor can be a daunting task.

BEVERLY HILLS, Calif. (AP) — Sigourney Weaver and the cast of “Alien” are virtually returning to the starship Nostromo. The actress who portrayed unflappable officer Ellen Ripley in the ...