The venerable Les Tremayne explored the Final Frontier for his responsibilities aboard The Angry Red Planet (1959). His resume also boasts participation in The War Of The Worlds (1953), Forbidden Planet (1956), The Monolith Monsters (1957), King Kong Vs. Godzilla (1962), Voyage To The Bottom Of The Sea, War Between The Planets (1966), Creature Of Destruction (1967), Shazam, Starchaser: The Legend Of Orin (1985), Ultraman: The Adventure Begins (1987), and The Naked Monster (2005). Though he's no longer with us, Tremayne was born on this day in 1913.
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When Max Fleischer first brought the world's greatest superhero -- Superman -- to life on the screen across a series of animated shorts, he cast the lovely Joan Alexander to voice Clark Kent's counterpart, Lois Lane, in his series. It was an honor the lady enjoyed a second time when she voiced the intrepid reporter across 34 episodes in the mid-1960's animated show, The New Adventures Of Superman. Though she's no longer with us, Alexander was born on this day in 1915.
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Back in the days when superheroes were a cinematic 'serial' affair like Adventures Of Captain Marvel (1941), the young William 'Billy' Benedict played a role in the picture. He went on to work aboard Dick Tracy, The Twilight Zone, Land of the Giants, The Immortal, Ark II, Man From Atlantis, and The Incredible Hulk. Though he's no longer with us, Benedict was born on this day in 1917.
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So far as I'm concerned, the great Barry Nelson played cards opposite the best of 'em -- Starbuck himself-- aboard an episode of the classic Battlestar Galactica. In his career, the actor also visited the worlds of The Twilight Zone and the short-lived Salvage 1. Though he's no longer with us, Nelson was born on this day in 1917.
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"Sanctuary" never turns out quite like we silly humans think it should be, as Michael York so aptly learns when he meets Peter Ustinov aboard the seminal SciFi classic Logan's Run (1976). Though he's no longer with us, Ustinov was born on this day in 1921.
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Charles J. Stewart enjoyed a brief role aboard Star Trek's popular first season episode, "Charlie X." The actor also boasts appearances aboard The War Of The Worlds (1953), Men Into Space, War Of The Colossal Beast (1958), My Favorite Martian, The Invaders, The Invisible Man, and Armageddon (1998). Though he's no longer with us, Stewart was born on this day in 1923.
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When Picard and friends thawed out some 21st century space travelers aboard Star Trek: The Next Generation's first season finale ("The Neutral Zone"), Peter Mark Richman played one of the occupants who found himself awakened in the distant future. The talented actor enjoyed a career of over six decades in the entertainment business. Fans may also recognize him from work aboard The Twilight Zone, The Outer Limits, The Wild Wild West, Voyage To The Bottom Of The Sea, The Invaders, Electra Woman And Dyna Girl, The Bionic Woman, The Six Million Dollar Man, Wonder Woman, Galactica 1980, The Incredible Hulk, Knight Rider, and Swamp Thing. He also provided voicework for such properties as Defenders Of The Earth, Batman: The Animated Series, Spider-Man: The Animated Series, Superman: The Animated Series, and Batman Beyond. Though he's no longer with us, Richman was born on this day in 1927.
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Ah, the 1970's. It was a kinder time. It was a gentler time. Who remembers when basketball legend Kareem Abdul-Jabbar took time off from his extracurricular activities for an appearance aboard Man From Atlantis? Anyone? Anyone? Bueller? Abdul-Jabbar was born on this day in 1947.
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Though I suspect she's probably best remembered for her work in Comedy, the late Melody Patterson did give Horror a try-on-for-size with a big role aboard Blood And Lace (1971) for American International Pictures (AIP). Though she's no longer with us, Patterson was born on this day in 1949.
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Well before his stint as a newscaster, Paul Lavers enjoyed a guest appearance aboard "The Androids of Tara," a Doctor Who serial from the 1970's. Lavers was born on this day in 1950.
[Source: Doctor Who Online Guide]
[Source: Doctor Who Online Guide]
Though the face is a mysterious, trust me when I say his voice isn't -- that's because famed voice actor Billy West has probably done a voice for something you've seen on television. I know him best as Philip J. Fry from Fox TV's and Comedy Central's Futurama. West was born on this day in 1950.
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The versatile Jay O. Sanders is another one of those talented secondary players audiences see all over the place in various projects and yet he still never quite garners as much attention as he should. Still, genre fans know him from work aboard The Outer Limits, The Day After Tomorrow (2004), and Green Lantern (2011). Sanders was born on this day in 1953.
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Veteran character actor Marshall R. Teague turned up in the guise of 'Ta'Lon' aboard the fondly remembered Babylon 5. As far as Science Fiction goes, he's also appeared aboard Starflight: The Plane That Couldn't Land (1983), Automan, Quantum Leap, Super Force, Star Trek: Deep Space Nine, Star Trek: Voyager, Armageddon (1998), Stargate: SG-1, and Crusade. Teague was born on this day in 1953.
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Note to Ellen Barkin: do all of us a favor and keep your nose out of politics and the news. Do what you do best, Ellen: act ... preferably in steamy adult dramas. You're damn good at it! Barkin appeared as the damsel in distress Penny Priddy, part of the vast ensemble that was the overrated The Adventures Of Buckaroo Banzai Across The 8th Dimension. She was born on this day in 1954.
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Ricco Ross continues to show up where genre fans least expect him. He's been a part of Aliens (1986), Doctor Who, Slipstream (1989), Shadowchaser (1992), The Tomorrow People, Project Shadowchaser III (1995), Highlander, Timelock (1996), Babylon 5, Wishmaster (1997), Hydra (2009), Bermuda Tentacles (2014), and Stormageddon (2015). Ross was born on this day in 1960.
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If you're a fan of Science Fiction programming, then odds are very good that you've seen Boyd Banks in one of the many small roles he's enjoyed over the years, including spots on Lost Girl, Killjoys, Beauty And The Beast, The Expanse, 11.22.63, or 12 Monkeys. Banks was born on this day in 1964.
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Danny Quinn was fairly new to the whole 'acting' thing when he signed on to play the role of 'Daniel Kincaid' as part of the Space Rangers line-up. Since then, he's had some work, but nothing all that related to sci-fi. Quinn was born on this day in 1964.
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Funnyman Jon Cryer dabbled in the realm of superhero movies with a great role in the not-so-great Superman IV: The Quest For Peace (1987). Nowaways, the actor can be found spouting off endlessly about politics. Good grief. Just act, actors. Act! Cryer was born on this day in 1965.
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Belinda Stewart-Wilson made a terrific go at Science Fiction, appearing for a season as part of the ensemble that was the BBC's Primeval. And -- as a lovely lady -- she's certainly developed a bit of an internet fan following based on her work in other properties. Stewart-Wilson was born on this day in 1971.
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What's a guy to do when a lethal virus wipes out 90% of the world's population? He learns how to adapt in order to survive, and that's the lessons actor Max Beesley took away from his stint on the BBC's apocalypse drama Survivors. Beesley was born on this day in 1971.
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Actor-turned-producer Peter Billingsley was one of the driving forces behind the first Iron Man (2008) film, a Marvel feature that sparked a revolution in comic book properties. Billingsley was born on this day in 1971.
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Fox TV's Dark Angel just never quite caught my interest. Honestly, I'm not even all that certain what creator James Cameron saw in the property, except maybe the chance to work with a young Jessica Alba and this lovely above: Valarie Rae Miller. Her Cynthia McEachin character was apparently Alba's constant friend and companion ... or so I've been told. Miller was born on this day in 1974.
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The fellow on the right above having to endure a bad attitude from Serenity's Summer Glau is none other than her series co-star, Sean Maher. The actor has also enjoyed guest roles on Warehouse 13 and the CW's popular Arrow as well as having done some voice work in the DC Universe direct-to-DVD marketplace. Maher was born on this day in 1975.
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When he was but an urchin, Nick Pickard enjoyed his professional acting debut as the lead aboard the Fantasy film Mio in the Land of Faraway (1988). Pickard was born on this day in 1975.
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Karl Yune joined Hugh Jackman in bringing the tale of real big rock'em sock'em robots to life on the silver screen in 2011's box office hit, Real Steel. He's since been gainfully employed on the CW's Arrow. Yune was born on this day in 1975.
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The lovely Qi Shu appeared in both Tai Chi Zero and its sequel Tai Chi Hero (2012), a pair of Steampunk/Fantasies hailing from China. Shu was born on this day in 1976.
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It's amazing to think about how far Lukas Haas as come as an actor from his big screen role in 1985's Witness. As far as Science Fiction goes, he's been involved in The Twilight Zone, Solarbabies, Mars Attacks!, Inception, and Transcendence ... and that's a pretty interesting resume. Haas was born on this day in 1976.
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That seriously looking fellow above is David Lyons. He's part of the cast for Revolution, another in the long line of list of dramas hoping (and 'hyping') to be the next big thing in TV. (FYI: It wasn't.) Me? I haven't seen it. I'm too tired of waiting for the next big thing in TV to come along. Lyons was born on this day in 1976.
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I couldn't tell you what she's up to these days (sorry, folks, but I have a life beyond SciFiHistory.Net), but Kristen Nedopak is certainly well traveled in the various realms of general geekery. She's one of the driving inspirations behind The Geekie Awards, and that definitely deserved a shout-out from these corners of the web. Nedopak was born on this day in 1977.
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For reasons I suspect linked more to social stereotypes than anything else, porn producers love to 're-imagine' SciFi properties while giving them a greater 'adult' perspective ... and thus the lovely Polish-born Adult actress Anoushka was giving star quality aboard the aptly named PlayMate Of The Apes (2002). Anoushka was born on this day in 1978.
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That lovely lady is none other than Gina Carano. She recently had a great guest-starring role in an episode of Almost Human, and she deserves to find much more work ... especially in SciFi! Even more recently, she ruled the roost aboard Walt Disney's streaming entry The Mandalorian for all of two seasons. A fully trained MMA fighter, Carano proves that chicks can kick ass, too, while looking absolutely stunning. Carano was born on this day in 1982.
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Claire Foy continues to surprise and delight audiences with her acting gifts. Genre fans have enjoyed her performances in such projects as Being Human, Season of the Witch (2011), and Vampire Academy (2014). Foy was born on this day in 1984.
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It's always great to see some younger actor or actress blossom into maturity, and that's just what happened for Rhiana Griffith. She played Jack/Jackie in Vin Diesel's surprise break-out hit, Pitch Black (2000), one of the few survivors of that film's alien enemies. Griffith was born on this day in 1985.
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She may not have been Optimus Prime, but she's definitely a prime commodity! Actress Katy Johnson Evans enjoyed a small background role aboard 2009's Transformers: Revenge Of The Fallen, and that'll always count for something 'round these parts. Evans was born on this day in 1988.
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Lily Loveless entered the greater realm of the Doctor Who Universe with a guest spot aboard The Sarah Jane Adventures. Loveless was born on this day in 1990.
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According to IMDB.com, Anton Thompson McCormick made his professional acting debut aboard a two-part visit to The Sarah Jane Adventures. Thompson-McCormick was born on this day in 1992.
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Melissa De Castro joined Casper Van Dien aboard Star Raiders: The Adventures Of Saber Rain (2017) for Fusion Factory Films. De Castro was born on this day in 1994.
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ExtraExtra Alert:
In 2017, I was provided a promotional DVD of Star Raiders: The Adventures Of Saber Rain (2017) from a distributor in exchange for review coverage on SciFiHistory.Net. Interested readers can find my review right here.
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ExtraExtra Alert:
In 2017, I was provided a promotional DVD of Star Raiders: The Adventures Of Saber Rain (2017) from a distributor in exchange for review coverage on SciFiHistory.Net. Interested readers can find my review right here.
I've always had a soft spot for gingers and the greater world of Batman, so what's not to love about Liliana Mumy bringing to life the character of 'Holly Robinson' for both DC Animated projects Batman: Year One and a Catwoman short in 2011? Mumy was born on this day in 1994.
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When science gave us Eve -- the first fully-sentient being -- thankfully showrunners gave us the lovely Poppy Lee Friar to embody her and be good to look at! Friar was born on this day in 1995.
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Those of you who missed Morgan (2016) failed to see a star in-the-making: young Anya Taylor-Joy burst onto the scene with her work as a homicidal new lifeform desperate to break lose from the lab. Taylor-Joy was born on this day in 1996.
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ExtraExtra Alert:
In 2017, I caught a cable broadcast of Morgan on a channel I personally subscribe to. Interested readers can find my review of the film right here.
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ExtraExtra Alert:
In 2017, I caught a cable broadcast of Morgan on a channel I personally subscribe to. Interested readers can find my review of the film right here.
Young Sadie Sink added just a little more girl power to the continuing development of Netflix's popular Stranger Things. Sink was born on this day in 2002.
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A star is born!
On this day in 1934 (in the U.S.), there was some serious swinging through the trees when Tarzan And His Mate returned the seminal Lord of the Apes to silver screens. Directed by Cedric Gibbons, James C. McKay, and Jack Conway and based on the story from Edgar Rice Burroughs, the film starred Johnny Weissmuller, Maureen O'Sullivan, Neil Hamilton, and others. According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:
"The idyllic life of Tarzan and Jane is challenged by men on safari who come seeking ivory, and come seeking Jane as well."
For the record:
ExtraExtra Alert:
In 2025, I caught a television broadcast of Tarzan And His Mate' on Turner Classic Movies. Interested readers can find my review right here.
"The idyllic life of Tarzan and Jane is challenged by men on safari who come seeking ivory, and come seeking Jane as well."
For the record:
- In 2003, Tarzan And His Mate was inducted into the U.S.'s National Film Registry, the organization according to Google.com that preserves motion pictures which have demonstrated "cultural, historical, or aesthetic significance."
- In 2005, the film -- as part of "The Tarzan Collection Starring Johnny Weismuller" -- received a Saturn Awards nomination in the category of 'Best DVD Collection.'
ExtraExtra Alert:
In 2025, I caught a television broadcast of Tarzan And His Mate' on Turner Classic Movies. Interested readers can find my review right here.
On this day in 1949 (in Spain), audiences took a deep dive in order to find the Siren Of Atlantis! Directed by Gregg G. Tallas (with some uncredited assistance from John Brahm and Arthur Ripley), the Fantasy feature starred Maria Montez, Jean-Pierre Aumont, and Dennis O'Keefe; and here's the plot summary as provided by IMDB.com:
"A pair of explorers stumble across a lost city in the desert ruled by a mysterious queen."
"A pair of explorers stumble across a lost city in the desert ruled by a mysterious queen."
On this day in 1958 (in France), The Monolith Monsters appeared on the cinematic horizon. Directed by John Sherwood, the SciFi/Fantasy starred Grant Williams, Lola Albright, and Les Tremayne; and here's the plot summary as provided by IMDB.com:
"Rocks from a meteor which grow when in contact with water threaten a sleepy Southwestern desert community."
"Rocks from a meteor which grow when in contact with water threaten a sleepy Southwestern desert community."
A star is born!
On this day in 1960 (in West Germany), audiences were thrilled and chilled with the big screen release of Horrors Of Spider Island. Written (in part) and directed by Fritz Böttger, the Horror/Fantasy starred Harald Maresch, Helga Franck, Alexander D'Arcy, and others. According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:
"En route to a show in Singapore, a troupe of beautiful dancers are stranded on a deserted island by a plane crash. Their routine of skinny-dipping and devising new skimpy outfits is interrupted when a radioactive spider bites their manager and turns him into a wild-eyed, furry-faced monster with three fangs and a passion for strangling."
"En route to a show in Singapore, a troupe of beautiful dancers are stranded on a deserted island by a plane crash. Their routine of skinny-dipping and devising new skimpy outfits is interrupted when a radioactive spider bites their manager and turns him into a wild-eyed, furry-faced monster with three fangs and a passion for strangling."
On this day in 1963 (in Sweden), the Apocalypse reared its ugly cinematic head with the premiere of Panic In Year Zero. Directed by and starring Ray Milland, the film also featured Jean Hagen, Mary Mitchel, and Frankie Avalon; and here's the plot summary as provided by IMDB.com:
"A family leaves L.A. for a camping trip - just before a nuclear bomb destroys the city. As the city descends into chaos, the father must fight to keep his family alive."
"A family leaves L.A. for a camping trip - just before a nuclear bomb destroys the city. As the city descends into chaos, the father must fight to keep his family alive."
A star is born!
On this day in 1964 (in Italy), the ultimate strongman was back in action with the theatrical release of Hercules Against The Barbarians. Written (in part) and directed by Domenico Paolella, the Fantasy/Thriller starred Mark Forest, Jose Greci, Ken Clark, and others. According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:
"The 12th century... Failing to overrun Cracow, Genghis Khan kidnaps the beautiful heir to the throne. But Hercules saves her and defeats Khan's throne. "
"The 12th century... Failing to overrun Cracow, Genghis Khan kidnaps the beautiful heir to the throne. But Hercules saves her and defeats Khan's throne. "
On this day in 1981 (in Hong Kong), Super Fuzz took to the streets! According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary for the Comedy/Fantasy:
"The policeman Dave Speed is assigned to a mission in an ex-Indian reservation near a military shooting range. Casually, Dave is doing an investigation on the spot. A nuclear missile explodes. The radiation gives him superpowers. Dave is able to move object with the mind force, to discover mysterious crimes and to jump with no problem from a skyscraper. His friends cannot understand those transformations."
"The policeman Dave Speed is assigned to a mission in an ex-Indian reservation near a military shooting range. Casually, Dave is doing an investigation on the spot. A nuclear missile explodes. The radiation gives him superpowers. Dave is able to move object with the mind force, to discover mysterious crimes and to jump with no problem from a skyscraper. His friends cannot understand those transformations."
On this day in 1982 (in Denmark), Time Bandits sent audiences on a wild trip through the ages. Written (in part) and directed by Terry Gilliam, the Fantasy feature starred Sean Connery, Shelley Duvall, and John Cleese; and here's the plot summary as provided by IMDB.com:
"A young boy accidentally joins a band of time travelling dwarves, as they jump from era to era looking for treasure to steal."
"A young boy accidentally joins a band of time travelling dwarves, as they jump from era to era looking for treasure to steal."
On this day in 1987 (in the Netherlands), Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home sent Kirk and company into the past to save their future. Written (in part) and directed by Leonard Nimoy, the SciFi/Fantasy starred William Shatner, DeForest Kelley, and Catherine Hicks; and here's the plot summary as provided by IMDB.com:
"To save Earth from an alien probe, Admiral James T. Kirk and his fugitive crew go back in time to San Francisco in 1986 to retrieve the only beings who can communicate with it: humpback whales."
"To save Earth from an alien probe, Admiral James T. Kirk and his fugitive crew go back in time to San Francisco in 1986 to retrieve the only beings who can communicate with it: humpback whales."
A star is born!
On this day in 1994 (in Japan), Kamen Rider J took audiences on a trip into Fantasy. Directed by Keita Amemiya from a story by Shotaro Ishinomori and Shozo Uehara, the film starred Yuuta Mochizuki, Rikako Aikawa, Satoshi Kurihara, and others. According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:
"The story begins with three Aliens in human form preparing for a ritual to feed the Fog Mother's "siblings". The Fog Mother last came to earth during the Prehistoric Age and is the cause of the extinction of the dinosaurs. Kenji (KR J) and his kid sister are in the mountains, Kenji is investigating all the deaths of animals and trees there. The Fog Mother sends the three aliens, "Prince Gorai", "Zoo", and "Agito" to kidnap Kenji's baby sister for the sacrifice. During the course, "Agito" punches through Kenji's stomach and plunges to his death. Or did he?"
"The story begins with three Aliens in human form preparing for a ritual to feed the Fog Mother's "siblings". The Fog Mother last came to earth during the Prehistoric Age and is the cause of the extinction of the dinosaurs. Kenji (KR J) and his kid sister are in the mountains, Kenji is investigating all the deaths of animals and trees there. The Fog Mother sends the three aliens, "Prince Gorai", "Zoo", and "Agito" to kidnap Kenji's baby sister for the sacrifice. During the course, "Agito" punches through Kenji's stomach and plunges to his death. Or did he?"
A star is born! On this day in 1994, Plughead Rewired: Circuitry Man II enjoyed its first theatrical engagement ever playing for audiences in attendance of the Worldfest Houston. Written and directed by the team of Robert Lovy and Steven Lovy, the SciFi/Fantasy starred Vernon Wells, Deborah Shelton, and Jim Metzler; and here's the plot summary as provided by IMDB.com:
"In the backdrop of Earths polluted future a female FBI agent removes Danner, a pleasure android from an asylum in order to coerce him into helping her hunt down the criminal psychopath Plughead. But Plughead who has tangled with Danner before has his own plans as he is forcing a female scientist to help him manufacture life extending longevity chips which he intends to sell to rich and powerful clients."
"In the backdrop of Earths polluted future a female FBI agent removes Danner, a pleasure android from an asylum in order to coerce him into helping her hunt down the criminal psychopath Plughead. But Plughead who has tangled with Danner before has his own plans as he is forcing a female scientist to help him manufacture life extending longevity chips which he intends to sell to rich and powerful clients."
A star is born!
On this day in 1999 (in Portugal), The Mummy enjoyed its big screen theatrical premiere. Written (in part) and directed by Stephen Sommers, the Fantasy/Thriller starred Brendan Fraser, Rachel Weisz, John Hannah, and others. According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:
"At an archaeological dig in the ancient city of Hamunaptra, an American serving in the French Foreign Legion accidentally awakens a mummy who begins to wreak havoc as he searches for the reincarnation of his long-lost love."
For the record:
"At an archaeological dig in the ancient city of Hamunaptra, an American serving in the French Foreign Legion accidentally awakens a mummy who begins to wreak havoc as he searches for the reincarnation of his long-lost love."
For the record:
- At the 2000 Academy Awards, The Mummy received a nomination in the category of 'Best Sound.'
- At the 2000 Saturn Awards, The Mummy took home top honors in the category of 'Best Make-Up' while having to settle for the honor of a nomination alone in eight other categories.
A star is born! On this day in 1999 (in Denmark), The Thirteenth Floor was finally opened up for theatrical business. Directed by Josef Rusnak, the SciFi/Fantasy starred Craig Bierko, Gretchen Mol, and Dennis Haysbert. According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:
"A computer scientist running a virtual reality simulation of 1937 becomes the primary suspect when his colleague and mentor is murdered."
For the record:
At the 2000 Saturn Awards (sponsored by the Academy Of Science Fiction, Fantasy, And Horror Films), The Thirteenth Floor earned a nomination in the category of 'Best Science Fiction Film.'
"A computer scientist running a virtual reality simulation of 1937 becomes the primary suspect when his colleague and mentor is murdered."
For the record:
At the 2000 Saturn Awards (sponsored by the Academy Of Science Fiction, Fantasy, And Horror Films), The Thirteenth Floor earned a nomination in the category of 'Best Science Fiction Film.'
On this day in 2009 (in Belgium), One-Eyed Monster played for audiences in attendance of the Brussels International Fantastic Film Festival. Written (in part) and directed by Adam Fields, the SciFi/Comedy starred Amber Benson, Jason Graham, and Charles Napier; and here's the plot summary as provided by IMDB.com:
"A hostile alien wreaks havoc on the cast and crew of an adult movie."
"A hostile alien wreaks havoc on the cast and crew of an adult movie."
A star is born! On this day in 2009, the SciFi/Comedy Space Girls In Beverly Hills crashed down to Earth. Directed by Tim Colceri from a script by Donna Spangler (who also starred), the flick featured the talents of Allie Moss, Brittan Taylor, and Sabrina Parisi. According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:
"Three vibrantly retro space girls from the planet Vanisia must try to fit in as normal Beverly Hills women when they suddenly make a crash landing in the backyard of wealthy infamous playboy Baron Von Benson. Baron and his women chasing buddy Steve, soon realize that it takes something out of this galaxy to tame their cheap bad boy ways."
For the record:
At the 2009 New York International Film & Video Festival, writer and actress Donna Spangler took home the Genre Award win in the category of 'Best International Feature Film - Sci-Fi.'
"Three vibrantly retro space girls from the planet Vanisia must try to fit in as normal Beverly Hills women when they suddenly make a crash landing in the backyard of wealthy infamous playboy Baron Von Benson. Baron and his women chasing buddy Steve, soon realize that it takes something out of this galaxy to tame their cheap bad boy ways."
For the record:
At the 2009 New York International Film & Video Festival, writer and actress Donna Spangler took home the Genre Award win in the category of 'Best International Feature Film - Sci-Fi.'
A star is born!
On this day in 2010 (in Belgium), audiences in attendance of the Brussels International Fantastic Film Festival were treated to the silver screen debut of Glenn, The Flying Robot. Written and directed by Marc Goldstein, the SciFi/Fantasy starred Billy Boyd, Dominic Gould, and Patrick Bachau. According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:
"Henry and Jack are two famous and talented pianists: they are rivals and try to outdo each other in the various music events where they regularly compete. They have known each other since their days at the music academy and developed a very strong friendship. They met Lana there and Jack had an affair with her then. This friendship deteriorated along the years and Lana left Jack for Henry. Jack's resentment towards Henry will increase even further when he realizes that although his talent as a pianist is as great a talent as Henry's, he always ended up second... behind Henry. Simultaneously, Lana slowly realized that the only thing Henry cares about is his job. When she gets pregnant, he tells her he doesn't want the child and she leaves him, taking refuge with Jack who thus finds a way to get back at Henry. From that point, the former friends will clash with no mercy, from contest to contest until the day a domestic robot, GLENN, enters their lives. GLENN will jeopardize everybody and everything around them but will also lead them into the most challenging soul searching."
"Henry and Jack are two famous and talented pianists: they are rivals and try to outdo each other in the various music events where they regularly compete. They have known each other since their days at the music academy and developed a very strong friendship. They met Lana there and Jack had an affair with her then. This friendship deteriorated along the years and Lana left Jack for Henry. Jack's resentment towards Henry will increase even further when he realizes that although his talent as a pianist is as great a talent as Henry's, he always ended up second... behind Henry. Simultaneously, Lana slowly realized that the only thing Henry cares about is his job. When she gets pregnant, he tells her he doesn't want the child and she leaves him, taking refuge with Jack who thus finds a way to get back at Henry. From that point, the former friends will clash with no mercy, from contest to contest until the day a domestic robot, GLENN, enters their lives. GLENN will jeopardize everybody and everything around them but will also lead them into the most challenging soul searching."
On this day in 2010 (in Hungary), Polar Storm forecasted snow was likely ... on home video! Written (in part) and directed by Paul Ziller, the SciFi/Thriller starred Jack Coleman, Holly Elissa, and Tyler Johnston; and here's the plot summary as provided by IMDB.com:
"A comet passes near the Earth and disturbs Earth's magnetic field."
"A comet passes near the Earth and disturbs Earth's magnetic field."
A star is born! On this day in 2012 (in the United Kingdom), American Warships warred over the cinematic horizon. Written and directed by Thunder Levin, the SciFi/Actioner starred Mario Van Peebles, Carl Weathers, and Johanna Watts, and here's the plot summary as provided by IMDB.com:
"When a US plane is taken down over seas by an unknown assailant, the army is sure it was North Korea and a new war is about to break out. Even worse, the true attacker is an alien armed force and only one old battleship can stop them."
"When a US plane is taken down over seas by an unknown assailant, the army is sure it was North Korea and a new war is about to break out. Even worse, the true attacker is an alien armed force and only one old battleship can stop them."
On this day in 2014, the family-friendly superhero comedy Antboy crawled into U.S. theatres. The feature starred Oscar Dietz and Samuel Ting Graf, and here's the plot summary as provided by IMDB.com:
"12-year-old Pelle is bitten by an ant and develops superpowers. Aided by comic book nerd Wilhelm, Pelle creates a secret identity as superhero Antboy. When a super villain The Flea enters the scene, Antboy must step up to the challenge."
"12-year-old Pelle is bitten by an ant and develops superpowers. Aided by comic book nerd Wilhelm, Pelle creates a secret identity as superhero Antboy. When a super villain The Flea enters the scene, Antboy must step up to the challenge."
On this day in 2014 (in Belgium and the Netherlands), Jurassic Predator: Xtinction enjoyed a limited theatrical release. Directed by Amir Valinia from a story by George Michael Kostuch, Cameron Larson, Caleb Michaelson, and Claire Sanchez, the Fantasy/Thriller starred Lochlyn Munro, Mark Sheppard, Elena Lyons, and others. According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:
"When her father seemingly goes missing, Laura LeCrois is forced to return home and face a terrifying creature living in the Louisiana wetlands: Alligator X, the "T-Rex of the ocean!"
"When her father seemingly goes missing, Laura LeCrois is forced to return home and face a terrifying creature living in the Louisiana wetlands: Alligator X, the "T-Rex of the ocean!"
A star is born ... and lock and load! On this day in 2016 (in the U.S.), audiences in attendance of the DIFF were treated to the premiere engagement of Daylight's End. Directed by William Kaufman from a story by Chad Law, the Horror/Fantasy starred Lance Henriksen, Johnny Strong, and Louis Mandylor. According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:
"A vengeful drifter takes up with a group of survivors in an abandoned police station during an apocalypse overrun by blood-hungry creatures."
For the record:
To the film's credit, Daylight's End earned a wee bit of praise from a screening on the film festival circuit.
"A vengeful drifter takes up with a group of survivors in an abandoned police station during an apocalypse overrun by blood-hungry creatures."
For the record:
To the film's credit, Daylight's End earned a wee bit of praise from a screening on the film festival circuit.
A star is born! On this day in 2016 (in the United Kingdom), terror had a new name in the guise of Terrordactyl! Written by Don Bitters III who also directed alongside Geoff Reisner, the Fantasy feature starred Jenny Allford, Jack E. Curenton, and Bianca Haase; and here's the plot summary as provided by IMDB.com:
"When ancient flying reptiles attack Los Angeles, it's up to two working-class friends, the unlikeliest of heroes, to save the day."
"When ancient flying reptiles attack Los Angeles, it's up to two working-class friends, the unlikeliest of heroes, to save the day."
On this day in 2018 (in France), the 1987-produced Cherry 2000 played for audiences in attendance of the Lyon Science-Fiction Film Festival Les Intergalactiques. Directed by Steve De Jarnatt from a script by Michael Almereyda (adapted from a story by Lloyd Fonvielle), the feature starred a young and tough Melanie Griffith teamed up with the always likeable David Andrews, and here's the plot summary as provided by IMDB.com:
"In 2017, a successful businessman travels to the ends of the earth to find that the perfect woman is always under his nose. He hires a sexy renegade tracker to find an exact duplicate of his android wife."
For the record:
To the film's credit, Cherry 2000 earned a wee bit of love from a screening on the film festival circuit.
"In 2017, a successful businessman travels to the ends of the earth to find that the perfect woman is always under his nose. He hires a sexy renegade tracker to find an exact duplicate of his android wife."
For the record:
To the film's credit, Cherry 2000 earned a wee bit of love from a screening on the film festival circuit.
On this day in 2018 (in the Netherlands), the 1931-produced Universal Studios Monster classic Frankenstein played for audiences in attendance of the Imagine Film Festival. According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:
"Henry Frankenstein is a doctor who is trying to discover a way to make the dead walk. He succeeds and creates a monster that has to deal with living again."
"Henry Frankenstein is a doctor who is trying to discover a way to make the dead walk. He succeeds and creates a monster that has to deal with living again."
On this day in 2021 (in the Netherlands), Meander played for audiences in attendance of the Imagine Film Festival. According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:
"A woman gets locked in series of strange tubes full of deadly traps."
"A woman gets locked in series of strange tubes full of deadly traps."
On this day in 1955, Science Fiction Theatre aired "Time Is Just A Place." This served as the second episode in the program's first season, and here's the plot summary from IMDB.com:
"Al and Nell Brown are suspicious of their odd new neighbor. Mr. Heller, who claims to be an inventor, uses a robotic vacuum cleaner and a flashlight that shines X-rays. Even so, he's clueless about current technology. Al becomes convinced the couple is from the future, though Nell says her husband's reading too much science fiction."
"Al and Nell Brown are suspicious of their odd new neighbor. Mr. Heller, who claims to be an inventor, uses a robotic vacuum cleaner and a flashlight that shines X-rays. Even so, he's clueless about current technology. Al becomes convinced the couple is from the future, though Nell says her husband's reading too much science fiction."
On this day in 1955, Tom Corbett, Space Cadet launched "Danger In The Asteroid Belt." According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:
"A routine training flight turns potentially deadly when Tom's vessel becomes trapped in an asteroid belt."
"A routine training flight turns potentially deadly when Tom's vessel becomes trapped in an asteroid belt."
On this day in 1966 (in the United Kingdom), Doctor Who aired "The Dancing Floor." This served as the thirty-second episode of the program's third season, and here's the plot summary as provided by IMDB.com:
"Steven and Dodo are forced to cross the dancing floor, where the Toymaker's dolls plan to force them to dance for eternity."
"Steven and Dodo are forced to cross the dancing floor, where the Toymaker's dolls plan to force them to dance for eternity."
On this day in 1979, Battle Of The Planets aired "Demons Of The Desert." This served as the twenty-ninth episode of the program's first season, and here's the plot summary as provided by TV.com:
"G-Force flies to Abura, to help their friend the sheik Tabul, whose uncle seized control of the country during his absence."
"G-Force flies to Abura, to help their friend the sheik Tabul, whose uncle seized control of the country during his absence."
On this day in 1979, Salvage 1 aired "Mermadon." This served as the ninth episode of the program's first season, and here's the plot summary from IMDB.com:
"Harry befriends a mobile robot who, unknown to the Salvage 1 team, has runaway from a secret army base and is programmed to kill anyone who poses a threat."
"Harry befriends a mobile robot who, unknown to the Salvage 1 team, has runaway from a secret army base and is programmed to kill anyone who poses a threat."
Capt. Buck Rogers adventures in the 25th century came to an end with the airing of "The Dorian Secret," the final episode for his program in 1981. Sadly, it was no grand epic adventure bringing about an end to the mission launched in the first episode of the second season, and the Searcher's mission would go on incomplete. Here's the summary for the hour as detailed over at IMDB.com:
"Buck and Hawk transport refugees of a planetary disaster to a new home. Buck allows a fugitive woman named Asteria Eleefa to board the Searcher. Eleefa is a member of a harsh mutant race called the Dorians, who hide their faces behind decorated masks. Ruthless Dorian leader Koldar claims that Eleefa is a murderess and hence demands that Eleefa be handed over to him. When Buck refuses to oblige Koldar's demand, Koldar decides to turn up the temperature on the Searcher."
Hopefully, the property will be suitably revived again one day, and Buck Rogers will soar again.
For the record: I'd be remiss in my duties of pointing out excellence in Science Fiction if I failed to mention that this episode's costume designer, Al Lehman, actually scored a Primetime Emmy nomination for 'Outstanding Costume Design for a Series.' Though the trophy may've gone elsewhere, it's still an honor to receive such recognition, especially for a genre program.
"Buck and Hawk transport refugees of a planetary disaster to a new home. Buck allows a fugitive woman named Asteria Eleefa to board the Searcher. Eleefa is a member of a harsh mutant race called the Dorians, who hide their faces behind decorated masks. Ruthless Dorian leader Koldar claims that Eleefa is a murderess and hence demands that Eleefa be handed over to him. When Buck refuses to oblige Koldar's demand, Koldar decides to turn up the temperature on the Searcher."
Hopefully, the property will be suitably revived again one day, and Buck Rogers will soar again.
For the record: I'd be remiss in my duties of pointing out excellence in Science Fiction if I failed to mention that this episode's costume designer, Al Lehman, actually scored a Primetime Emmy nomination for 'Outstanding Costume Design for a Series.' Though the trophy may've gone elsewhere, it's still an honor to receive such recognition, especially for a genre program.
On this day in 1988, Star Trek: The Next Generation aired "Symbiosis." This served as the twenty-first episode of the program's first season, and here's the plot summary as provided by TrekCore.com:
"When the Enterprise rescues four stranded freighter passengers, Captain Picard soon becomes embroiled in a dispute between neighbouring worlds and faces the possibility of breaking the Prime Directive."
"When the Enterprise rescues four stranded freighter passengers, Captain Picard soon becomes embroiled in a dispute between neighbouring worlds and faces the possibility of breaking the Prime Directive."
On this day in 1990, War of the Worlds aired "Video Messiah." This served as the sixteenth episode of the program's second season, and here's the plot summary from IMDB.com:
"The aliens plan to clone a popular motivational speaker in order to control the minds of the rich and powerful. Suzanne and Harrison plan to capture an alien drone."
"The aliens plan to clone a popular motivational speaker in order to control the minds of the rich and powerful. Suzanne and Harrison plan to capture an alien drone."
On this day in 1999, Farscape aired "PK Tech Girl." This served as the fifth episode of the program's first season, and here's the plot summary from IMDB.com:
"After finding the legendary Peacekeeper battleship, Zelbinion, dead in space and emptied of most of its useful technologies Crichton, Aeryn, and D'Argo find a Peacekeeper tech under Crais's command, Gilina, who survived a raid on the ship. Under threat of another scavenger attack, they work to get the shield generator on board the Zelbinion working. As they share the work, Gilina and Crichton grow much closer."
"After finding the legendary Peacekeeper battleship, Zelbinion, dead in space and emptied of most of its useful technologies Crichton, Aeryn, and D'Argo find a Peacekeeper tech under Crais's command, Gilina, who survived a raid on the ship. Under threat of another scavenger attack, they work to get the shield generator on board the Zelbinion working. As they share the work, Gilina and Crichton grow much closer."
On this day in 2000, The X-Files aired "Brand X." Officially, this served as the eighteenth episode in the program's seventh season, and here's the plot summary as provided by IMDB.com:
"A potential witness in a high-profile tobacco case under Skinner's supervision is found dead in his bathroom from mysterious circumstances. Skinner asks Mulder and Scully to assist him in the investigation. They find a man who smokes a unique kind of cigarettes, the second-hand smoke of which, has deadly results for the inhaler."
"A potential witness in a high-profile tobacco case under Skinner's supervision is found dead in his bathroom from mysterious circumstances. Skinner asks Mulder and Scully to assist him in the investigation. They find a man who smokes a unique kind of cigarettes, the second-hand smoke of which, has deadly results for the inhaler."
On this day in 2001, Andromeda aired the eighteenth episode of the program's first season. The hour was titled "The Devil Take The Hindmost," and here's the plot summary compliments of IMDB.com:
"Dylan and Rev respond to a request for aid from Rev's former master. There Dylan prepares them for defending themselves against the bandits in the event that the Andromeda does not show up to scare them away. Rev's master is concerned about the effect that teaching them to kill will have on their children, as these humans have a genetic memory, passing down their memories to their children at birth."
"Dylan and Rev respond to a request for aid from Rev's former master. There Dylan prepares them for defending themselves against the bandits in the event that the Andromeda does not show up to scare them away. Rev's master is concerned about the effect that teaching them to kill will have on their children, as these humans have a genetic memory, passing down their memories to their children at birth."
On this day in 2001 (in the U.S.), Gene Roddenberry's Earth: Final Conflict aired "Blood Ties." Officially, this served as the eighteenth episode of the program's fourth season, and here's the plot summary from IMDB.com:
"Strange assaults and several deaths may be related to a Doors/Taelon joint venture where Taelon core energy was used to heal people. It appears that the energy is being sucked back out of the patients."
"Strange assaults and several deaths may be related to a Doors/Taelon joint venture where Taelon core energy was used to heal people. It appears that the energy is being sucked back out of the patients."
On this day in 2003 (in the U.S.), Star Trek: Enterprise aired "Horizon." Officially, this served as the twentieth episode of the program's second season, and here's the plot summary as provided by IMDB.com:
"Mayweather temporarily leaves Enterprise to visit the cargo ship, Horizon, where he was born and raised. Meanwhile, the Enterprise crew observes an unusual planetary event."
"Mayweather temporarily leaves Enterprise to visit the cargo ship, Horizon, where he was born and raised. Meanwhile, the Enterprise crew observes an unusual planetary event."
On this day in 2005 (in the United Kingdom), Captain Scarlet aired "Skin Deep." Officially, this served as the ninth episode in the program's first season, and here's the plot summary as provided by IMDB.com:
"Destiny Angel is invited to attend an advance flight training. On route she encounters Capt Black. Suddenly at the facility there are two Destiny's at the facility and Capt Scarlet is tasked with eliminating them."
"Destiny Angel is invited to attend an advance flight training. On route she encounters Capt Black. Suddenly at the facility there are two Destiny's at the facility and Capt Scarlet is tasked with eliminating them."
On this day in 2005 (in the United Kingdom), Doctor Who aired "Aliens of London." Officially, this served as the fourth episode to the (rebooted) program's first season, and here's the plot summary provided by IMDB.com:
"The Doctor returns Rose to her own time - well, sort of - but her family reunion is ruined when a spaceship crashes in the middle of London. What is the origin of the spaceship, and where has the Prime Minister gone in this time of crisis?"
"The Doctor returns Rose to her own time - well, sort of - but her family reunion is ruined when a spaceship crashes in the middle of London. What is the origin of the spaceship, and where has the Prime Minister gone in this time of crisis?"
On this day in 2010 (in the U.S.), A Good Knight's Quest aired the eighth episode of its only season. According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:
"The Chosen One reaches Sunland, but the journey seems too easy to be true."
"The Chosen One reaches Sunland, but the journey seems too easy to be true."
On this day in 2010 (in the U.S.), Smallville aired "Upgrade." Officially, this served as the seventeenth episode of the program's ninth season, and here's the plot summary as provided by IMDB.com:
"Zod continues to pose as "The Blur" and asks Lois to investigate one of Tess' secret labs. An explosion rocks the lab, and Lois is rescued by John Corben who was a subject of multiple experiments. While investigating the explosion, Clark is exposed to red kryptonite. And infected Clark takes Zod to the Fortress. Tess turns to Chloe for help and they send in Corben to stop Clark from revealing all his secrets."
"Zod continues to pose as "The Blur" and asks Lois to investigate one of Tess' secret labs. An explosion rocks the lab, and Lois is rescued by John Corben who was a subject of multiple experiments. While investigating the explosion, Clark is exposed to red kryptonite. And infected Clark takes Zod to the Fortress. Tess turns to Chloe for help and they send in Corben to stop Clark from revealing all his secrets."
On this day in 2014 (in the U.S.), The 100 aired what will probably end up being regarded as one of their better episodes to the show's inaugural season. "Twilight's Last Gleaming" was the show's fifth episode, and it was an hour almost totally focused on the ideas of loss and sacrifice for the greater good. According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:
"A plan to contact the Ark is put in motion after Raven crash lands on Earth. Meanwhile, Abby exposes Kane's plan to reduce the population of the Ark."
"A plan to contact the Ark is put in motion after Raven crash lands on Earth. Meanwhile, Abby exposes Kane's plan to reduce the population of the Ark."
