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Jess Alvarado Gamez

@jessalvg.bsky.social
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she/her • covering business for @denverpost.com • prev work: WBEZ Chicago, AP, HowardCenterASU 🇲🇽 horror film fanatic & coffee lover

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Matt Sebastian @mattsebastian.com · 29/07/2025
CDOT has begun demolishing buildings at Burnham Yard, a historic railyard that once played a key role in Denver’s railroad industry and is linked to ongoing conversations about a future Broncos stadium // Story by @jessalvg.bsky.social
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Colorado agency demolishes buildings at Denver’s Burnham Yard, stirring preservation backlash
The agency reduced several significant buildings to rubble over the weekend.
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The Denver Post @denverpost.com · 24/07/2025
New parking spots are raising tensions in glitzy mountain town of Telluride trib.al/CaUzVUK
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New parking spots are raising tensions in glitzy mountain town of Telluride
A sign in Telluride: “Sorry your generational wealth can’t protect you from angled Toyotas.”
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Matt Sebastian @mattsebastian.com · 13/05/2025
The National Trust for Local News sold 21 of its Colorado newspapers to Times Media Group, an Arizona-based community news publisher. Impacted publications include the Arvada Press, Englewood Herald and Jeffco Transcript. // Story by @jessalvg.bsky.social
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National Trust for Local News sells 21 Colorado publications
“While it wasn’t an easy decision, we think it’s a positive outcome from all perspectives that sets the stage for a more resilient, equitable, and vibrant media ecosystem in the state.”
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The Denver Post @denverpost.com · 08/05/2025
Denver coffee roasters face price increases and supply chain disruptions from both global warming and President Trump's on-again, off-again tariffs. “There’s a manufacturer in China that we use, and that, like, doubled our retail bag price, which is kind of crazy," Huckleberry Roasters says.
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Denver coffee roasters brace for higher costs as tariffs take effect
“All of us are dealing with a level of uncertainty that is unprecedented. I’ve never experienced anything like this,” said one coffee buyer.
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The Denver Post @denverpost.com · 15/04/2025
Denver International Airport saw a record-breaking 82.3 million passengers traveling through the airport in 2024, making it one of the top-10 busiest airports in the world and in the top-5 busiest in the U.S.
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DIA again ranked as one of the busiest airports in the world
Denver International Airport officials say their sixth-busiest ranking among the world’s airports solidifies DIA’s position as a global hub with expanding reach.
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The Denver Post @denverpost.com · 15/04/2025
For the second time in 56 years, Denver’s Tivoli Brewing is closing its doors in the stately, historic building with which it shares a name and a past.
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Tivoli Brewing ends 10-year run in historic Auraria student union
For the second time in 56 years, Denver’s Tivoli Brewing is closing its doors in the stately, historic building it is named for.
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Matt Sebastian @mattsebastian.com · 10/04/2025
"Tesla’s reputation has soured among Coloradans, with registrations in the state dropping this year amid protests and the political influence of CEO and co-founder Elon Musk within the Trump administration." // Story by @jessalvg.bsky.social
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Tesla registrations in Colorado drop nearly 10% over discontent with Elon Musk
“Tesla is taking a beating right now, mostly over politics.”
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Jess Alvarado Gamez @jessalvg.bsky.social · 27/02/2025
Fantastic data analysis, visual production & reporting by my former colleagues! 🏠 @wbez.org collected data from historical community fact books to trace how rents have changed in #Chicago over the past century.🧵 www.wbez.org/interactive/...
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Chicago rents are climbing fast. For many, there’s nowhere left to go. | WBEZ
Letonia Robinson has spent two years searching for an affordable home. She’s not alone — rents in Chicago are rising faster than incomes, squeezing thousands of families.
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ajp @popkulturekills.bsky.social · 26/02/2025
last year, we stumbled upon chicago factbooks - the only source of historic chicago rent data, going back to 1930. without the resources for a larger digitization project, we took the simplest approach: manual data entry. once we adjusted the rents for inflation, the facts really came to life… 🧵
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The Denver Post @denverpost.com · 21/02/2025
Aspen being Colorado’s ritziest housing market has long been a given, and last year was no exception. But a sale that broke the $100 million threshold for the first time in state history helped the town dominate the charts nationally.
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Three of the country’s 10 most expensive home sales last year were in Aspen
A sale that broke the $100 million threshold for the first time in Colorado history helped Aspen dominate the charts nationally.
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Matt Sebastian @mattsebastian.com · 21/02/2025
Donald McCorvey said most laid-off staff did not see their termination emails this morning because they were already locked out of the computer system. “Your heart drops. It races through your head, like, how am I going to support my family?" he told @jessalvg.bsky.social
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Denver workers lose jobs as part of sweeping nationwide layoffs at IRS
Those employees are scrambling to figure out their next steps.
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The Denver Post @denverpost.com · 21/02/2025
Two Colfax Avenue restaurants -- one selling barbecue, another empanadas -- open along strip where several have closed
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Two Colfax Avenue restaurants open along strip where several have closed
Mama Jo’s Biscuits & BBQ and Maria Empanada will bring new life to the strip.
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Jon Murray @jonmurraydp.bsky.social · 21/02/2025
Denver workers lose jobs as part of sweeping nationwide layoffs at IRS www.denverpost.com/2025/02/20/i... via @jessalvg.bsky.social
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Denver workers lose jobs as part of sweeping nationwide layoffs at IRS
Those employees are scrambling to figure out their next steps.
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The Denver Post @denverpost.com · 17/01/2025
Arctic air surging south could glaze Colorado roads with ice in time for the evening commute Friday as Denver braces for a weekend of bitter, sub-zero cold. #cowx
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Plunging temps from polar vortex could cause icy metro Denver commute Friday night
“It’s going to be a rude awakening tomorrow — a full taste of winter, for sure,” National Weather Service meteorologist says
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Tamara Dunn @tamaraddunn.bsky.social · 15/01/2025
Have you experienced difficulties receiving Colorado unemployment insurance benefits? Reporter @jessalvg.bsky.social wants to hear from you: www.denverpost.com/2025/01/15/c...
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Have you experienced difficulties receiving Colorado unemployment insurance benefits? Tell us.
If you’re interested in sharing your experience for an article, please fill out the information form.
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The Denver Post @denverpost.com · 07/01/2025
In this four-part special report, we investigate the state of professional sports stadiums in Denver and what could be coming next, from publicly funded facilities that set the trend (Coors Field) to those whose ambitions have yet to be realized (Dick’s Sporting Goods Park).
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The $tadium Game: Inside the lucrative world of Colorado’s pro sports stadiums
The Broncos find themselves approaching an inflection point with Empower Field’s lease set to expire in 2030. What kind of impact could the team’s decision have on Denver?
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Matt Sebastian @mattsebastian.com · 03/01/2025
Colorado lawmakers created the task force in 2022 to examine the state’s mandatory reporting laws following a @denverpost.com investigation into the 2017 death of 7-year-old Olivia Gant, a long-term patient at Children’s Hospital Colorado
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Task force proposes sweeping reforms to Colorado’s child abuse laws in wake of 7-year-old’s death
Several changes were proposed for the state’s mandatory reporting laws, including that professionals be required to report most suspected abuse within 24 hours.
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Jenn Adams @jennferatu.bsky.social · 29/12/2024
Not me writing about feminism, witches, and vampires For @bloody-disgusting.com bloody-disgusting.com/editorials/3...
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How 'Nosferatu' Became a Feminist Retelling of a Horror Classic
WARNING: The following contains major spoilers for Nosferatu (2024). Bram Stoker’s Dracula is arguably the most important and well-known horror text in
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Jess Alvarado Gamez @jessalvg.bsky.social · 30/12/2024
From billboard vinyl to bison back scratchers! Discover how repurposedmaterialsinc.com gives new life to discarded materials, keeping them out of #Colorado landfills. ♻️ 🏔️ www.denverpost.com/2024/12/30/h...
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How old billboard vinyl inspired a thriving repurposing business
Inspired by a creative idea from a guy doing airbrush painting for him, Damon Carson founded the industrial thrift store repurposedMATERIALS in 2010 after recognizing the potential of repurposing d…
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The New York Times @nytimes.com · 26/12/2024
Film production in Hollywood has failed to bounce back after the Covid-19 pandemic and major writers and actors strikes last year. Those challenges have clouded the economic outlook for the Los Angeles area.
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California Economy Feels the Pain of Hollywood Studio Troubles
Film production has failed to bounce back after major strikes last year, and competition from other locales has gotten stiffer.
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Michelle Swope @redheadfrommars.bsky.social · 24/12/2024
For this month's DEAD Time, I talked with the Haunted Collector, John Zaffis, about his Museum of the Paranormal, growing up with Ed and Lorraine Warren, and a lot more. Read our interview on Bloody Disgusting! #horrorsky #paranormal bloody-disgusting.com/interviews/3...
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John Zaffis Discusses His Museum of the Paranormal and Experiences With Ed and Lorraine Warren [Interview]
Welcome back to DEAD Time. I hope you left a light on for me because this month I talked with the man who has earned the nickname the Godfather of the
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Jess Alvarado Gamez @jessalvg.bsky.social · 20/12/2024
Attention #Denver foodies! The beloved Tamayo restaurant in Larimer Square is gearing up for a transformative renovation! 🦺🔨The two-story restaurant will close its doors on New Year’s Day and reopen on March 4th. www.denverpost.com/2024/12/20/l...
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Larimer Square’s Tamayo to close for renovations and reopen in March
Denver-based contractor and designer DeLorenzo Productions is working on the renovation for Tamayo.
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Bloody Disgusting @bloody-disgusting.com · 18/12/2024
Poke around and find out. Jenna Ortega and Paul Rudd lead the cast of A24’s upcoming dark comedy DEATH OF A UNICORN, and A24 has released the film’s official trailer this morning: bloody-disgusting.com/movie/384897...
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'Death of a Unicorn' Trailer - Jenna Ortega Meets a Killer Unicorn in A24 Movie
Poke around and find out. Jenna Ortega and Paul Rudd lead the cast of A24's upcoming dark comedy Death of a Unicorn, and A24 has released the film's
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Jess Alvarado Gamez @jessalvg.bsky.social · 18/12/2024
Holiday shopping and retail trends are shifting! Three of #Denver metro’s top retail areas are seeing a growing interest in “experiences.” 🎄🎁 www.denverpost.com/2024/12/14/r...
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Three of the Denver metro’s top retail areas see a growing interest in “experiences”
Lower Downtown, Cherry Creek and the Stanley Marketplace aim to draw people with festive events and campaigns to support local businesses.
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Shinobi602 @shinobi602.bsky.social · 13/12/2024
Elden Ring: Nightreign announced, a standalone multiplayer co-op action survival game coming in 2025. #TheGameAwards
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Megan Ulu-Lani Boyanton @meganululani.bsky.social · 10/12/2024
Next month makes three years at @denverpost.com! So far, I've covered news about local businesses, prominent industries and the goings-on of Denver's neighborhoods. Now, I'm going to forge a new beat: immigration. So send me your tips, story ideas, contacts, etc., to mboyanton@denverpost.com. 💌
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Noelle Phillips @thenoellephillips.bsky.social · 10/12/2024
Have a Scary Christmas! Krampus is growing in popularity with a Christmas haunt, beer releases and photo shoots in Denver. www.denverpost.com/2024/12/10/k...
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Krampus events bring a “dark and scary” side to the Christmas season
Something is going horribly, astoundingly wrong at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Claus.
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Jess Alvarado Gamez @jessalvg.bsky.social · 09/12/2024
Calling all Denverites, sports fans & #golf enthusiasts! Indoor “eatertainment”venue fiveirongolf.com sets sights on #Denver for an expansion! ⛳️ www.denverpost.com/2024/12/09/i...
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Indoor golf entertainment venue Five Iron Golf looking to expand in Colorado
The company calls itself an “eatertainment destination.”
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Elizabeth Hernandez @lizzy-hernandez.bsky.social · 07/12/2024
www.cnn.com/2024/12/05/m...
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LA Times owner plans to add AI-powered ‘bias meter’ on news stories, sparking newsroom backlash | CNN Business
Los Angeles Times owner Patrick Soon-Shiong, who blocked the newspaper’s endorsement of Kamala Harris and plans to overhaul its editorial board, says he will implement an artificial intelligence-power...
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Jess Alvarado Gamez @jessalvg.bsky.social · 05/12/2024
Hey #Denver! This retailer is on a mission to bring more women to the mountains, especially the outdoors! 🏔️❄️⛷️Olympian-founded and woman-owned outdoor apparel retailer Halfdays.com opened its first brick-and-mortar store in Denver’s #RiNo neighborhood www.denverpost.com/2024/12/05/o...
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Outdoor apparel retailer Halfdays opens flagship store in Denver
The brand was founded by a former Olympic skier and is on a mission to bring more women to the mountains.
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Matt Sebastian @mattsebastian.com · 05/12/2024
Journalism friends, please share: The @denverpost.com is hiring an ace reporter to cover the ins and outs of Denver's city government, and what all that means for the people who live and work here. Full details, including pay range, at the link below. #journalismjobs
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Summary: The Denver Post is seeking a well-rounded reporter to cover Denver city hall on its politics and public affairs team. Candidates must be self-starters and able to handle a range of topics, fr...
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The New York Times @nytimes.com · 04/12/2024
Soon after President Yoon Suk Yeol of South Korea declared emergency martial law on Tuesday, lawmakers voted to defy him, prompting the president to say he was lifting his order, just hours after he had issued it.
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President Yoon Suk Yeol of South Korea Declares Martial Law, Then Backs Down
Soon after President Yoon Suk Yeol’s declaration on Tuesday, lawmakers voted to defy him, prompting the president to say he was lifting his order.
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Seth Klamann @sethklamann.bsky.social · 03/12/2024
I’ve been writing about Aurora slumlords for a few months, so it’s kinda wild to read this about a glitzy mega-development catering to young urban transplants ending up in the same place: failing conditions, broken amenities and completely absent management. www.denverpost.com/2024/12/02/x...
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Three years after opening, X Denver residents say the party is over
Katie Fay was thrilled to find somewhere to live in the Mile High City that would also be her workplace, gym and the hub of her social life.
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Elizabeth Hernandez @lizzy-hernandez.bsky.social · 29/11/2024
Hey, Gen Xers: This Kansas guy might have photos, videos of your Denver-area high school heyday www.denverpost.com/2024/11/29/c... via @denverpost.com
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Hey, Gen Xers: This guy in Kansas might have photos, video of your Denver-area high school heyday
The videos, primarily from the 1980s and ’90s, boast teens with big hair and shoulder pads putting their school typewriters to use, dancing at prom and celebrating after the big game.
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The Denver Post @denverpost.com · 26/11/2024
A significant snowstorm in Colorado's mountains could drop up to 3 more feet of snow www.denverpost.com/2024/11/26/c...
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Colorado weather: Up to 3 more feet of snow forecast for mountains, storm moves to Denver overnight
Snow is falling in the mountains Tuesday morning, but the worst of the Thanksgiving week storm is yet to come.
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Bloody Disgusting @bloody-disgusting.com · 26/11/2024
Whether you’re shopping for a horror fan in your life or just want to treat yourself, these Black Friday deals on movies, music, apparel, artwork, collectibles, and more might help: bloody-disgusting.com/the-further/...
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The Horrors of Black Friday - Save on Movies, Music, Apparel, Toys & More!
Whether you're shopping for a horror fan in your life or just want to treat yourself, these Black Friday deals on movies, music, apparel, artwork,
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Seth Klamann @sethklamann.bsky.social · 25/11/2024
New: The court-appointed caretaker for two of CBZ Management’s Aurora properties - which CBZ has falsely alleged have been overtaken by gangs - has filed his first report with the court. He reports that criminal activity has largely been resolved + tenants are largely cooperating:
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Jess Alvarado Gamez @jessalvg.bsky.social · 22/11/2024
I recently checked out monday.com & their newest #Denver office in the LoDo neighborhood! They had an arcade room, cozy antique furniture and local art🦙🏢⛰️
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Jess Alvarado Gamez @jessalvg.bsky.social · 21/11/2024
Latest for @denverpost.bsky.social Food hall, coworking space and #beer garden may be coming to the industrial area near Empower Field 🍻🍗The project is still in the early stages of development but is targeting an opening date in 2027. www.denverpost.com/2024/11/20/f...
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Food hall, coworking space and beer garden may be coming to the industrial area near Empower Field
The forthcoming food hall and coworking space will also include a beer garden and outdoor entertainment area.
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Tynin Fries @tyninfries.bsky.social · 20/11/2024
I'm new on here but excited to jump into Blue Sky Many of my Denver Post colleagues are new here, too. Find us here: go.bsky.app/LhP5iEi
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Elizabeth Hernandez @lizzy-hernandez.bsky.social · 20/11/2024
Here’s a roundup of where folks can get free Thanksgiving meals or volunteer for the holiday around Denver www.denverpost.com/2024/11/20/f... via @denverpost.bsky.social
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Where to get free Thanksgiving meals, volunteer in Denver in 2024
Denverites in need of a warm, free Thanksgiving meal or who want to volunteer to spread holiday cheer can check out these opportunities around town.
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Bloody Disgusting @bloody-disgusting.com · 20/11/2024
A new teaser has arrived for FX/Hulu series ALIEN: EARTH, putting the Xenomorph front and center ahead of next summer's premiere: bloody-disgusting.com/tv/3840125/n...
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New "Alien: Earth" Teaser Puts Xenomorph Front and Center
In the wake of Alien: Romulus comes the FX/Hulu series "Alien: Earth," and a new teaser unveiled this morning puts the franchise's star - the Xenomorph-
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