The Middle East was, for a Brazilian advertising man, as alien as it gets.

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Humans may never have the ability to change into the Incredible Hulk when angry, but donning one of these may soon make the robotic gear in scenes from Alien and Iron Man seem less like science fiction fantasy and more like a new world of enhanced abilities for everyone.

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The actor, 69, who has starred in films including Alien, The Elephant Man and Midnight Express, said it was "the highest honour possible".

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Best known for acting roles in films which include Elephant Man, Midnight Express, 1984 and Alien, Mr Hurt began his association with NUA last year and officially accepted his ceremonial figurehead and ambassador position at the City Hall's Council Chamber.

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The album was made shortly after he had filmed his starring role as the alien Thomas Jerome Newton in Nicolas Roeg's The Man Who Fell To Earth.

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