Oklahoma-born Louise Currie lit up screens big and small with a career totalling a solid forty-five different roles. Genre fans might recognize her from appearances aboard The Green Hornet Strikes Again! (1940), Adventures Of Captain Marvel (1941), The Ape Man (1943), The Masked Marvel (1943), or Voodoo Man (1944). Though she's no longer with us, Currie was born on this day in 1913. [Source: IMDB.com]
In the deservedly revered episode of Star Trek "The Trouble with Tribbles," Stanley Adams played the space rogue known as 'Cyrano Jones,' a role he reprised during Star Trek: The Animated Series' run. The actor also appeared in such projects as Captain Midnight, The Wizard Of Baghdad (1960), The Twilight Zone, Batman, Lost In Space, The Ghost & Mrs. Muir, The Clones, Star Trek: The Animated Series, Kolchak: The Night Stalker, and The Ghost Busters. Though he's no longer with us, Adams was born on this day in 1915. [Source: IMDB.com]
Henry Kuttner remains one of the unsung influences from the Golden Age of Science Fiction, at least so far as classic SciFi writing goes. He's been cited as influential by such giants as Marion Zimmer Bradley, Ray Bradbury, and Alfred Bester, and many of his novels were collaborations with C.L. Moore. Additionally, he contributed to some of the comic book tales of the Green Lantern throughout the 1940's. As for some forays into the realms of entertainment. IMDB.com reports that he's contributed scripts and/or ideas to such properties as Tales Of Tomorrow, The Twonky (1953), Tales Of Frankenstein (1958), The Twilight Zone, Out Of The Unknown, Grandn Tour: Disaster In Time (1991), Trilogy Of Terror II (1996), The Last Mimzy (2007), and Guillermo Del Toro's Cabinet Of Curiosities (2022). Though he's no longer with us, Kuttner was born on this day in 1915. [Source: Wikipedia.org]
Important links:
Henry Kuttner's Wikipedia.org page (link)
Important links:
Henry Kuttner's Wikipedia.org page (link)
To be fair, Anthony Caruso's 'Bela Okmyx' -- as shown above from the fan favorite episode of Star Trek, "A Piece of the Action" -- may not have had the clout of, say, Khan. But he did have goons with machine guns! Caruso's career in the entertainment industry spanned an impressive five decades, and the man also turned up in such properties as The Phantom (1943), The Catman Of Paris (1946), Adventures of Superman, Phantom Of The Rue Morgue (1954), The Time Tunnel, The Wild Wild West, Mission:Impossible, and The Incredible Hulk. Though he's no longer with us, Caruso was born on this day in 1916. [Source: IMDB.com]
R.G. Armstrong was one of those screen veterans who turned up in many projects but never quite seemed to be the lead. He'd toil away in the background, stealing scenes whenever given the chance, and then quietly move along to the next film or television program. He enjoyed an impressive five decades in the entertainment business, turning up with work in The Twilight Zone, The Time Tunnel, The Invaders, The Time Machine (1978), Salvage 1, Predator, Quantum Leap, and Millennium. Though he's no longer with us, Armstrong was born on this day in 1917. [Source: IMDB.com]
Today's SciFi tip: seek out and explore the BBC original Quatermass programs on YouTube.com (I believe two of the earliest ones are available for streaming there) as they're downright inspired. I do know its available on DVD, though I'm not sure it's in the U.S. regional coding. Anyway, the lovely Margia Dean played 'Judith Carroon' in 1955's The Quatermass Xperiment. She also visited Superman and the Mole Men (1951). Dean was born on this day in 1922. [Source: IMDB.com]
Clint Eastwood's Space Cowboys gave an amazing roster of proven screen talent the opportunity to shine in a relatively conventional SciFi/Drama about aging astronauts brought out of retirement to save the day. Still, it's rare that SciFi gets to embrace the genius that was James Garner, so I'll just be thankful for small miracles. Though he's no longer with us, Garner was born on this day in 1928. [Source: IMDB.com]
Influenced by the works of E.E. 'Doc' Smith and Robert Heinlein, James White found himself a fan of Science Fiction in its Golden Age. Critics of the man's work often suggest that he was a second-rank author who occasionally came up with first-rank ideas (from Wikipedia.org), occasionally getting lost in cumbersome exposition. His Sector General novels draw comparisons to the worlds created in Star Trek: Deep Space Nine and Babylon 5. Though he's no longer with us, White was born on this day in 1928. [Source: Wikipedia.org]
Important Links:
James White's Wikipedia.org Page (link)
Important Links:
James White's Wikipedia.org Page (link)
The venerable Andrew Sachs had a few intriguing connections to Science Fiction and Fantasy. First, he was part of Legend Of Death, a re-visioning of the Theseus tale from mythology. Then, he wrote and starred in The Galactic Garden (1985), a TV story of galactic travelers discovering Earth. Lastly, he provided vocals for the animated version of Doctor Who: Shada. Though he's no longer with us, Sachs was born on this day in 1930. [Source: IMDB.com]
While some might object to a title like Ed Wood's "seminal" Plan 9 From Outer Space drawing the attention of legitimate Science Fiction and Fantasy fans, I've always argued that true genre enthusiasts always take the good with the bad. In that respect, the late Joanna Lee definitely turned a few heads with her role in the picture. And to the lady's credit, she went on in a career to actually do some incredible work in the entertainment industry, with her screenwriting drawing an incredible five nominations (and a single win) from the Emmys. Though she's no longer with us, Lee was born on this day in 1931. [Source: IMDB.com]
Del Monroe's biggest claim to fame was his recurring status aboard Irwin Allen's Voyage To The Bottom Of The Sea during the show's run. He also popped into such places as The Time Tunnel, Ark II, Wonder Woman, Time Express, and The Incredible Hulk. Though he's no longer with us, Monroe was born on this day in 1931. [Source: IMDB.com]
Arthur Cox has had the good fortune of appearing across the two different realms of Doctor Who: he played 'Cully' aboard "The Dominators" serial from 1968, and he played 'Mr. Henderson' in 2010's "The Eleventh Hour." Cox was born on this day in 1934.
It's been my experience that 1998's Dark City is one of those films audience members either loved or hated. I guess it's safe to say that while I loved its interesting visuals I still hated the fact that it ended up feeling so pedestrian come the ending's big reveal. In it, Ian Richardson played Mr. Book with some dark delight. The actor had also made waves in Terry Gilliam's Brazil. Though he's no longer with us, Richardson was born on this day in 1934. [Source: IMDB.com]
Yvonne Lime did what she could to keep Michael Landon on a leash with her time aboard the monsterific I Was A Teenage Werewolf (1957) for Sunset Productions. Lime was born on this day in 1935. [Source: IMDB.com]
Veteran Hollywood heavyweight Francis Ford Coppola has put his creative might behind many reputable projects. He's even dabbled in the realm of Science Fiction with production efforts in THX1138 (1971), White Dwarf (1995), and First Wave. Coppola was born on this day in 1939. [Source: IMDB.com]
Actor and composer Danny Wells left behind a legacy of over one hundred different screen credits. Genre fans are familiar with his contributions to The Bionic Woman, Fantasy Island, The Greatest American Hero, Small Wonder, and an impressive array of voice contributions as well. Though he's no longer with us, Wells was born on this day in 1941.
Emmy-nominated director Gabrielle Beaumont has left a solid footprint in the realm of genre entertainment. She's directed episodes of The Tomorrow People, The Greatest American Hero, Star Trek: The Next Generation, SeaQuest 2032, Star Trek: Deep Space Nine, and Star Trek: Voyager. Though she's no longer with us, Beaumont was born on this day in 1942. [Source: IMDB.com]
For the record:
It's interesting to note that -- according to her biography on IMDB.com -- Beaumont was the very first female direction charged with working in the entire world of Star Trek, helming an incredible seven episodes of the popular Star Trek: The Next Generation during its run in TV syndication. Way to go, milady! You were a true pioneer behind-the-scenes!
For the record:
It's interesting to note that -- according to her biography on IMDB.com -- Beaumont was the very first female direction charged with working in the entire world of Star Trek, helming an incredible seven episodes of the popular Star Trek: The Next Generation during its run in TV syndication. Way to go, milady! You were a true pioneer behind-the-scenes!
As a television producer, Nicholas Corea helped bring Marvel's The Incredible Hulk to the small screen for its popular run. As a writer, he contributed scripts to The Incredible Hulk, Airwolf, Street Hawk, Star Trek: Deep Space Nine, and Star Trek: Voyager. Though he's no longer with us, Corea was born on this day in 1943.
[Source: IMDB.com]
[Source: IMDB.com]
During his stint on our plane of existence, Stan Winston did many things to establish the 'street cred' of science fiction films, but his single greatest contribution -- so far as this sci fi enthusiast is concerned -- was establishing Stan Winston Studios where he -- along with many other skilled technicians -- mastered the art of bringing the unimagineable to life. No doubt -- if you're anything like me -- you've seen his work on the creatures in Predator, Aliens, and The Terminator. He's been revered for his monster from Pumpkinhead. And he offered more than a passing hand to making Edward Scissorhands look the way he did on the silver screen. While he left our world for whatever lies beyond it back in 2008, Stan Winston still celebrates April 7 as his birthday in the wide, wide world of science fiction. Though he's no longer with us, he was born on this day in 1946. [Source: IMDB.com]
For the record:
In many respects, it's impossible to summarize Winston's legacy in the entertainment industry, but I'll give it a brief try. Throughout his career, he was nominated for an incredible 10 Academy Awards but only took home four Oscars (for 1986's Aliens, two of them for 1991's Terminator 2: Judgment Day, and another one for 1993's Jurassic Park). He was nominated for an incredible 22 Saturn Awards and took home an incredible seven trophies (for 1984's The Terminator; for 1986's Aliens; for 1991's Terminator 2: Judgment Day; for 1992's Batman Returns; for 1993's Jurassic Park; for 2001's A.I. - Artificial Intelligence; and a lifetime special achievement award). Lastly, he earned his own star on the Hollywood Walk Of Fame in 2001.
For the record:
In many respects, it's impossible to summarize Winston's legacy in the entertainment industry, but I'll give it a brief try. Throughout his career, he was nominated for an incredible 10 Academy Awards but only took home four Oscars (for 1986's Aliens, two of them for 1991's Terminator 2: Judgment Day, and another one for 1993's Jurassic Park). He was nominated for an incredible 22 Saturn Awards and took home an incredible seven trophies (for 1984's The Terminator; for 1986's Aliens; for 1991's Terminator 2: Judgment Day; for 1992's Batman Returns; for 1993's Jurassic Park; for 2001's A.I. - Artificial Intelligence; and a lifetime special achievement award). Lastly, he earned his own star on the Hollywood Walk Of Fame in 2001.
One of Clarke Peters' earliest screen roles was alongside Sean Connery in the SciFi/Space procedural, Outland (1981). In 2009, he provided some voicework for the animated project Doctor Who: Dreamland. More recently, he turned up in a recurring role aboard Netflix's The Irregulars. Peters was born on this day in 1952. [Source: IMDB.com]
Aboard the SciFi/Cult film Hell Comes To Frogtown (1988), the very lovely Cec Verrell personified the beauty-with-brawn stereotype of B-Movie, though only appearing as a secondary character named 'Centinella.' She also scored guest roles aboard such genre properties as Knight Rider, Runaway (1984), Transformations (1988), Nick Knight (1989), Super Force, the short-lived Space Rangers, The X-Files, and M.A.N.T.I.S. Verrell was born on this day in 1958.
Though she's probably better known for her work in daytime television, the lovely Teri Ann Linn joined Daniel Baldwin in 1999 in headlining the soft-SciFi-thriller Fallout to audiences. Linn was born on this day in 1961.
According to IMDB.com, actress Tracy Smith enjoyed a small part aboard the 1997 SciFi/Telefilm Asteroid that deserves a mention. Smith was born on this day in 1961. [Source: IMDB.com]
The downside to having an ego the size of Russell Crowe is that -- as a person, not as an actor -- he's never quite sure when to turn it off. Consequently, he spends much of his personal life allegedly hounding those around him for not being perfect enough for him. (Or that's what the tabloids would have you believe.) Crowe helped turn Jor-El -- the father of Superman -- into an action figure in Man of Steel. Crowe was born on this day in 1964 ... and he remains a force to be reckoned with even today.
Thankfully, a talent as big as Ellie Harvie's has been all over the SciFi map, much to the delight of fans. She's hopped aboard The X-Files, First Wave, Andromeda, Stargate: SG-1, Stargate: Atlantis, Sanctuary, Smallville, Eureka, and Snowpiercer for good measure. Harvie was born on this day in 1965. [Source: IMDB.com]
Genre entertainment employs a lot of folks behind-the-scenes in order to bring these projects to life, and April Nocifora is one who has toiled faithfully on such properties as The Dead Zone, The Event, Sleepy Hollow, A Series of Unfortunate Events, and the oft-maligned Star Trek: Discovery. Nocifora was born on this day in 1968.
Actress and model Eve Salvail stole a few scenes deservedly with her work aboar Luc Besson's fondly remembering The Fifth Element (1997). Salvail was born on this day in 1971. [Source: IMDB.com]
Todd Kramer entered the universe of Doctor Who with a role aboard "The Zygon Invasion" in 2015. He's also enjoyed screen time aboard Hellboy (2004), Pterodactyl (2005), and Solomon Kane (2009). Kramer was born on this day in 1972.
Kevin Alejandro's star continues to rise. While he's done a wealth of work in genre entertainment, he's yet to really cement a role in a strictly SciFi property, but a recurring role aboard Arrow still deserves a mention. Alejandro was born on this day in 1976. [Source: IMDB.com]
Martin Ingham is a self-made Science Fiction and Fantasy writer whose tales have dabbled in the realms of virtual reality, the Old West, and the future of Mars. Ingham was born on this day in 1980.
The Texas-born Jason Ralph is one of the regulars aboard Syfy's popular Fantasy-themed The Magicians. Ralph was born on this day in 1986.
And while -- ahem -- "adult films" may not be your cup of tea, another birthday of note for today belongs to adult film actress April O'Neil. Why oh why would I bring this to your attention today? Well, as you can see from above, her dubious connection to the Star Trek universe is that she was one of major stars of "Star Trek: The Next Generation: A XXX Parody" ... so there you go. Perfectly legit. Not that there's anything wrong with it. O'Neil was born on this day in 1987.
Young Ed Speleers explored a professional Fantasy debut in the role of Eragon (2006) for the silver screen. Speleers was born on this day in 1988.
I didn't dislike 1998's attempted Lost In Space reboot. As a matter of fact, I thought it was extremely well made. I also thought it had a pretty solid cast. But -- when all was said in done -- it just didn't go anywhere that perhaps audience had expected it to go. One of the film's stand-outs was young Will Robinson, who was played in the reboot by the young Jack Johnson. Johnson was born on this day in 1987.
Model-turned-actress Amber Sienna has set the world afire with her stunning good looks, and rumor has it she might do the same for Gotham City when she appears aboard The Batman when it finally releases to theaters. Sienna was born on this day in 1991. [Source: IMDB.com]
On this day in 1933, the eighth wonder of the world himself -- King Kong -- enjoyed his full U.S. theatrical release. The featured starred Fay Wray and Robert Armstrong, and here's the plot summary as provided by IMDB.com:
"A film crew goes to a tropical island for an exotic location shoot and discovers a colossal ape who takes a shine to their female blonde star. He is then captured and brought back to New York City for public exhibition."
For the record:
In 1991, King Kong was inducted into the U.S.'s National Film Registry, which seeks to preserve films for the ages that have demonstrated significant historical, cultural, or aesthetic contributions to the genre.
"A film crew goes to a tropical island for an exotic location shoot and discovers a colossal ape who takes a shine to their female blonde star. He is then captured and brought back to New York City for public exhibition."
For the record:
In 1991, King Kong was inducted into the U.S.'s National Film Registry, which seeks to preserve films for the ages that have demonstrated significant historical, cultural, or aesthetic contributions to the genre.
On this day in 1951, The Thing From Another World enjoyed its full U.S. theatrical release. According to IMDB.com, here's the plot summary for the Science Fiction classic film:
"Scientists at an Arctic research station discover a spacecraft buried in the ice. Upon closer examination, they discover the frozen pilot. All hell breaks loose when they take him back to their station and he is accidentally thawed out!"
For the record:
The Thing From Another World was inducted into the U.S.'s National Film Registry in 2001 so that its greatness can be preserved for the ages, and that's certainly no small feat for a Science Fiction release of the era. The story was adapted in 1982 by Horror expert John Carpenter (with Kurt Russell in the lead), and his version perhaps maintains greater popularity than the original.
"Scientists at an Arctic research station discover a spacecraft buried in the ice. Upon closer examination, they discover the frozen pilot. All hell breaks loose when they take him back to their station and he is accidentally thawed out!"
For the record:
The Thing From Another World was inducted into the U.S.'s National Film Registry in 2001 so that its greatness can be preserved for the ages, and that's certainly no small feat for a Science Fiction release of the era. The story was adapted in 1982 by Horror expert John Carpenter (with Kurt Russell in the lead), and his version perhaps maintains greater popularity than the original.
On this day in 1954 (in Denmark), the original SciFi/Classic The War Of The Worlds invaded available theaters. Directed by Byron Haskin, the feature starred Gene Barry and Ann Robinson, and here's the plot summary as provided by IMDB.com:
"The residents of a small town in California are excited when a flaming meteor lands in the hills. Their joy is tempered somewhat when they discover that it has passengers who are not very friendly."
For the record:
Those who follow Science Fiction and Fantasy are well aware of The War Of The Worlds importance in the genre as it's been revisited countless times. There have been multiple film and television incarnations. As for the original? It won the 1954 Academy Award for 'Best Special Effects.' It won the 1954 Hugo Award for 'Best Dramatic Presentation.' And in 2011 it was inducted into the National Film Registry so that it can be preserved for the ages.
"The residents of a small town in California are excited when a flaming meteor lands in the hills. Their joy is tempered somewhat when they discover that it has passengers who are not very friendly."
For the record:
Those who follow Science Fiction and Fantasy are well aware of The War Of The Worlds importance in the genre as it's been revisited countless times. There have been multiple film and television incarnations. As for the original? It won the 1954 Academy Award for 'Best Special Effects.' It won the 1954 Hugo Award for 'Best Dramatic Presentation.' And in 2011 it was inducted into the National Film Registry so that it can be preserved for the ages.
On this day in 1980 (in Denmark and Norway), Star Trek: The Motion Picture warped from the small screen to the silver screen. Directed by Robert Wise, the feature starred William Shatner and Leonard Nimoy, and here's the plot summary from IMDB.com:
"When an alien spacecraft of enormous power is spotted approaching Earth, Admiral James T. Kirk resumes command of the overhauled USS Enterprise in order to intercept it."
For the record:
Star Trek enjoyed a trio of Academy Awards nominations -- 'Best Art Direction - Set Decoration,' 'Best Effects - Visual Effects,' and 'Best Music - Original Score' -- yet failed to take home any trophies. It did, however, take home the Saturn Award for 'Best Special Effects' in the 1980 ceremony. Lastly, it enjoyed the nomination only for 'Best Dramatic Presentation' from the 1980 Hugo Awards.
"When an alien spacecraft of enormous power is spotted approaching Earth, Admiral James T. Kirk resumes command of the overhauled USS Enterprise in order to intercept it."
For the record:
Star Trek enjoyed a trio of Academy Awards nominations -- 'Best Art Direction - Set Decoration,' 'Best Effects - Visual Effects,' and 'Best Music - Original Score' -- yet failed to take home any trophies. It did, however, take home the Saturn Award for 'Best Special Effects' in the 1980 ceremony. Lastly, it enjoyed the nomination only for 'Best Dramatic Presentation' from the 1980 Hugo Awards.
A star is born! On this day in 1986, the SciFi/Telefilm Annihilator brought cyborg technology to the television. It starred Mark Lindsay Chapman and Susan Blakely, and here's the plot summary from IMDB.com:
"Humanoid killer robots stalk a newspaperman (Mark Lindsay Chapman), who has knowledge of their existence. One of the robots is made to look like his girl friend (Catherine Mary Stewart)."
For the record:
Although Annihilator never quite scored well with critics (it presently maintains a 5.3 rating out of 10.0 on IMDB.com), it certainly left its mark in the industry as the flick garnered a Primetime Emmy nomination for Outstanding Achievement in Makeup for a Miniseries or a Special. That's no small feat. But perhaps that nomination should come as no surprise as one of the feature's make-up artists was none other than Michael Westmore of Star Trek TV fame. Trek enthusiasts will remind you that Westmore is responsible for many of Trek's enduring make-up effects. Sharing the nomination was Zoltan Elek, who has also contributed to such SciFi and Fantasy projects as Max Headroom, Alien Nation (1988), and Universal Soldier (1992).
"Humanoid killer robots stalk a newspaperman (Mark Lindsay Chapman), who has knowledge of their existence. One of the robots is made to look like his girl friend (Catherine Mary Stewart)."
For the record:
Although Annihilator never quite scored well with critics (it presently maintains a 5.3 rating out of 10.0 on IMDB.com), it certainly left its mark in the industry as the flick garnered a Primetime Emmy nomination for Outstanding Achievement in Makeup for a Miniseries or a Special. That's no small feat. But perhaps that nomination should come as no surprise as one of the feature's make-up artists was none other than Michael Westmore of Star Trek TV fame. Trek enthusiasts will remind you that Westmore is responsible for many of Trek's enduring make-up effects. Sharing the nomination was Zoltan Elek, who has also contributed to such SciFi and Fantasy projects as Max Headroom, Alien Nation (1988), and Universal Soldier (1992).
Here's another one for the 'Heard About But Never Seen' category: 1987's Nightflyers. (For the record, it was released on this day in 1988 in Australia.) Screenwriter Robert Jaffe adapted the novella by George R.R. Martin, and the feature film was directed by Robert Collector. It starred Catherine Mary Stewart, Michael Praed, and John Standing. Here's the episode summary, compliments of IMDB.com:
"Professor hires a spaceship to get to the source of weird signals from deep space. The trip is cut short however when the ship's computer gets jealous because the captain is in love with one of the female passengers and it gets homicidal."
Don't you hate it when that happens?
"Professor hires a spaceship to get to the source of weird signals from deep space. The trip is cut short however when the ship's computer gets jealous because the captain is in love with one of the female passengers and it gets homicidal."
Don't you hate it when that happens?
On this day in 1988, the SciFi/Comedy Remote Control brought its subject close to home. Written and directed by Jeff Lieberman, the SciFi/Comedy starred Kevin Dillon, Deborah Goodrich, and Christopher Wynne; and here's the plot summary from IMDB.com:
"A video store clerk stumbles onto an alien plot to take over earth by brainwashing people with a bad '50s science fiction movie. He and his friends race to stop the aliens before the tapes can be distributed world-wide."
"A video store clerk stumbles onto an alien plot to take over earth by brainwashing people with a bad '50s science fiction movie. He and his friends race to stop the aliens before the tapes can be distributed world-wide."
On this day in 1989 (in the United Kingdom), Alien Nation put a pair of buddy cops on the silver screen. Directed by Graham Baker from a script by Rockne O'Bannon, the SciFi/Thriller starred James Caan, Mandy Patinkin, and Terence Stamp; and here's the plot summary as provided by IMDB.com:
"In 1988, Earth makes the first contact with an alien civilization. In 1991, these aliens, known as Newcomers, slowly begin to be integrated into human society after three years of quarantine."
For the record:
The 1989 movie was a solid enough premise to spawn a TV incarnation that lasted a single season as well as having a solid handful of follow-up telefilms. And as for that original movie? In 1989, it was nominated for the 'Best Dramatic Presentation' at the Hugo Awards. In 1990, it won the Saturn Award for 'Best Science Fiction Film, while losing out in the categories of 'Best Make-up' and 'Best Supporting Actor.'
"In 1988, Earth makes the first contact with an alien civilization. In 1991, these aliens, known as Newcomers, slowly begin to be integrated into human society after three years of quarantine."
For the record:
The 1989 movie was a solid enough premise to spawn a TV incarnation that lasted a single season as well as having a solid handful of follow-up telefilms. And as for that original movie? In 1989, it was nominated for the 'Best Dramatic Presentation' at the Hugo Awards. In 1990, it won the Saturn Award for 'Best Science Fiction Film, while losing out in the categories of 'Best Make-up' and 'Best Supporting Actor.'
1989's Cyborg was yet one more of Jean-Claude Van Damme's flirtations with creating a SciFi career while following in Arnold Schwarzenegger's footsteps. I didn't see it in its theatrical run (thank God!), but I did see it on home video when it came out. I wasn't impressed. Here's the summary from IMDB.com:
"A martial artist hunts a killer in a plague-infested urban dump of the future."
For the record:
This is another case of incomplete research as Cyborg enjoyed its U.S. theatrical release on this day but IMDB.com cites an earlier albeit incomplete listing for Romania in 1989. I'll keep searching to see what I can locate. In the meantime, buyer beware!
"A martial artist hunts a killer in a plague-infested urban dump of the future."
For the record:
This is another case of incomplete research as Cyborg enjoyed its U.S. theatrical release on this day but IMDB.com cites an earlier albeit incomplete listing for Romania in 1989. I'll keep searching to see what I can locate. In the meantime, buyer beware!
A star is born! On this day in 1990 (in Japan), Aftershock made its potential felt on Earth. Directed by Frank Harris from a script by Michael Standing, the feature starred James Lew, Michael Standing (yes, the same who penned the film's screenplay), and Elizabeth Kaitan; and here's the plot summary from IMDB.com:
"An alien visits Earth during World War III, learns English by absorbing a dictionary, and meets good and bad earthlings."
"An alien visits Earth during World War III, learns English by absorbing a dictionary, and meets good and bad earthlings."
On this day in 1990 (in Japan), the SciFi/Comedy Meet The Hollowheads filled up craniums in theaters. Written and directed by Tom Burman, the feature starred John Glover and Nancy Mette, and here's the plot summary as provided by IMDB.com:
"The Hollowheads are a normal, loving, futuristic, middle class family who live in a dystopian, corporate-controlled, The Jetsons (1962)-type future world populated with many cool gadgets and some alien creatures. Henry, the pacifist head of the family, is hoping for a promotion at the slime factory where he works, and when his sleazy boss invites himself to the Hollowheads family dinner, Henry mistakes this for a sign that his moment has finally come. However, when his boss shows his dark, horny, perverted and rude side at the dinner table, and crosses all the lines when he starts verbally abusing Henry and sexually harassing his lovely wife, the family has no choice but to come together and fight back."
"The Hollowheads are a normal, loving, futuristic, middle class family who live in a dystopian, corporate-controlled, The Jetsons (1962)-type future world populated with many cool gadgets and some alien creatures. Henry, the pacifist head of the family, is hoping for a promotion at the slime factory where he works, and when his sleazy boss invites himself to the Hollowheads family dinner, Henry mistakes this for a sign that his moment has finally come. However, when his boss shows his dark, horny, perverted and rude side at the dinner table, and crosses all the lines when he starts verbally abusing Henry and sexually harassing his lovely wife, the family has no choice but to come together and fight back."
On this day in 1994 (in Czechia), RoboCop 3 returned to clean up the streets of crime. Directed by Fred Dekker, the SciFi/Thriller starred Robert John Burke, Nancy Allen, and Mario Machado; and here's the plot summary as provided by IMDB.com:
"RoboCop saves the day once more. This time the half man/half robot takes on ruthless developers who want to evict some people on 'their' land."
For the record:
I wouldn't exactly say that 'the third times a charm' for RoboCop as audiences and critics were largely disappointed with this outing. Not only did we lose the greater Peter Weller in the central role, but the script also kills off Murphy's parter, Anne Lewis (Nancy Allen). Still, the Academy Of Science Fiction, Fantasy, And Horror Films gave it nominations (in 1994) for 'Best Supporting Actress' and 'Best Science Fiction Film.'
"RoboCop saves the day once more. This time the half man/half robot takes on ruthless developers who want to evict some people on 'their' land."
For the record:
I wouldn't exactly say that 'the third times a charm' for RoboCop as audiences and critics were largely disappointed with this outing. Not only did we lose the greater Peter Weller in the central role, but the script also kills off Murphy's parter, Anne Lewis (Nancy Allen). Still, the Academy Of Science Fiction, Fantasy, And Horror Films gave it nominations (in 1994) for 'Best Supporting Actress' and 'Best Science Fiction Film.'
On this day in 1995 (in Brazil), Star Trek: Generations blasted off the silver screen adventures for the crew of the Enterprise-D. Written by Rick Berman, Brannon Braga, and Ronald D. Moore, the feature film was directed by David Carson; and it starred Patrick Stewart, Malcolm McDowell, and William Shatner. According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:
"With the help of long presumed dead Captain Kirk, Captain Picard must stop a deranged scientist willing to murder on a planetary scale in order to enter a space matrix."
For the record:
Star Trek: Generations is not without its own notoriety. In 1995, it was nominated for 'Best Dramatic Presentation' by the Hugo Awards. In the same year, the Academy Of Science Fiction, Fantasy, And Horror Films nominated it for 'Best Supporting Actress' and 'Best Science Fiction Film.' Also, the 1995 Razzie Awards recognized William Shatner with a nomination for 'Worst Supporting Actor.'
"With the help of long presumed dead Captain Kirk, Captain Picard must stop a deranged scientist willing to murder on a planetary scale in order to enter a space matrix."
For the record:
Star Trek: Generations is not without its own notoriety. In 1995, it was nominated for 'Best Dramatic Presentation' by the Hugo Awards. In the same year, the Academy Of Science Fiction, Fantasy, And Horror Films nominated it for 'Best Supporting Actress' and 'Best Science Fiction Film.' Also, the 1995 Razzie Awards recognized William Shatner with a nomination for 'Worst Supporting Actor.'
On this day in 1997 (in Yugoslavia), the Force was with audiences once again when George Lucas returned to the well for the release of Star Wars: Episode V - The Empire Strikes Back: The Special Edition. According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:
"After the Rebels are brutally overpowered by the Empire on the ice planet Hoth, Luke Skywalker begins Jedi training with Yoda, while his friends are pursued by Darth Vader and a bounty hunter named Boba Fett all over the galaxy."
For the record:
I'll admit that like so many I do go gaga over so very much of The Empire Strikes Back. From a narrative standpoint, it's far more interesting than A New Hope ... but there are pieces of it which frustrate me as it's all too clearly the middle chapter in a three-part saga. I think that bothered me more as a young viewer when I saw it originally in theatres as I knew it was going to be another three years before I learned how it would all wrap itself up. Also, I've sad before (and been taken to task) with the idea that Empire stands as the highwater mark in the whole Star Wars film saga as the rest have been downhill since. That's not to say that I don't like what followed: I just think they're inferior films to A New Hope and Empire.
"After the Rebels are brutally overpowered by the Empire on the ice planet Hoth, Luke Skywalker begins Jedi training with Yoda, while his friends are pursued by Darth Vader and a bounty hunter named Boba Fett all over the galaxy."
For the record:
I'll admit that like so many I do go gaga over so very much of The Empire Strikes Back. From a narrative standpoint, it's far more interesting than A New Hope ... but there are pieces of it which frustrate me as it's all too clearly the middle chapter in a three-part saga. I think that bothered me more as a young viewer when I saw it originally in theatres as I knew it was going to be another three years before I learned how it would all wrap itself up. Also, I've sad before (and been taken to task) with the idea that Empire stands as the highwater mark in the whole Star Wars film saga as the rest have been downhill since. That's not to say that I don't like what followed: I just think they're inferior films to A New Hope and Empire.
On this day in 2000 (in Brazil), Supernova exploded onto the big screen. Directed by Walter Hill (and Francis Ford Coppola and Jack Sholder -- what a troubled production), the SciFi feature starred James Spader, Robin Tunney, and Angela Bassett; and here's the plot summary as provided by IMDB.com:
"Supernova chronicles the search and rescue patrol of a medical ship in deep space in the early 22nd century and its six-member crew which includes a captain and pilot, a co-pilot, a medical officer, a medical technician, a search and rescue."
"Supernova chronicles the search and rescue patrol of a medical ship in deep space in the early 22nd century and its six-member crew which includes a captain and pilot, a co-pilot, a medical officer, a medical technician, a search and rescue."
On this day in 2001 (in Japan), 2001: A Space Odyssey enjoyed a theatrical re-release. Directed by Stanley Kubrick, the feature starred Keir Dullea and Gary Lockwood, and here's the plot summary as provided by IMDB.com:
"After discovering a mysterious artifact buried beneath the Lunar surface, mankind sets off on a quest to find its origins with help from intelligent supercomputer H.A.L. 9000."
For the record:
Stanley Kubrick's 2001: A Space Odyssey remains one of Science Fiction's benchmark motion pictures. At the 1969 Oscars, the film was nominated in the categories of 'Best Art Direction - Set Direction,' 'Best Writing, Story and Screenplay - Written Directly for the Screen,' 'Best Director,' and 'Best Effects, Special Visual Effects' ... but it only took home the trophy for Best Effects. Also in 1969, the film did take home the 'Best Dramatic Presentation' from the Hugo Awards.
"After discovering a mysterious artifact buried beneath the Lunar surface, mankind sets off on a quest to find its origins with help from intelligent supercomputer H.A.L. 9000."
For the record:
Stanley Kubrick's 2001: A Space Odyssey remains one of Science Fiction's benchmark motion pictures. At the 1969 Oscars, the film was nominated in the categories of 'Best Art Direction - Set Direction,' 'Best Writing, Story and Screenplay - Written Directly for the Screen,' 'Best Director,' and 'Best Effects, Special Visual Effects' ... but it only took home the trophy for Best Effects. Also in 1969, the film did take home the 'Best Dramatic Presentation' from the Hugo Awards.
On this day in 2009, Swamp Devil marched its way into the U.S. home video marketplace with its DVD release. Directed by David Winning, this Creature Feature starred Bruce Dern, Cindy Sampson, and Nicolas Wright; and here's the plot summary as provided by IMDB.com:
"A young girl finds out some disturbing supernatural truths about her father, who has been a suspect to multiple murder cases."
"A young girl finds out some disturbing supernatural truths about her father, who has been a suspect to multiple murder cases."
On this day in 2010 (in Italy), Hydra tried to sink its teeth into the home video market with its release. Directed by Peter Sullivan, the SciFi/Fantasy starred George Stults, Dawn Olivieri, and Michael Shamus Wiles; and here's the plot summary as provided by IMDB.com:
"A former Marine has been kidnapped with three convicts, taken to a deserted island, and forced to participate in a deadly game. The super-rich pay a fortune to hunt human prey. But the island isn't deserted--it's home to Hydra the Beast."
"A former Marine has been kidnapped with three convicts, taken to a deserted island, and forced to participate in a deadly game. The super-rich pay a fortune to hunt human prey. But the island isn't deserted--it's home to Hydra the Beast."
On this day in 2011 (in Germany), the SciFi/Drama Womb enjoyed its theatrical release. Written and directed by Benedek Fliegauf, the feature starred Eva Green and Matt Smith, and here's the plot summary as provided by IMDB.com:
"A woman's consuming love forces her to bear the clone of her dead beloved. From his infancy to manhood, she faces the unavoidable complexities of her controversial decision."
"A woman's consuming love forces her to bear the clone of her dead beloved. From his infancy to manhood, she faces the unavoidable complexities of her controversial decision."
A star is born! On this day in 2012 (in Belgium), audiences in attendance of the Brussels International Film Festival were treated to the big screen premiere of Lockout. Written and directed by the team of James Mather and Steve Saint Leger (with some contribution from Luc Besson), the SciFi/Fantasy starred Guy Pearce, Maggie Grace, and Peter Stormare. According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:
"A man wrongly convicted of conspiracy to commit espionage against the U.S. is offered his freedom if he can rescue the President's daughter from an outer-space prison taken over by violent inmates."
For the record:
To the film's credit, Lockout enjoyed a wee bit of praise from a screening on the film festival circuit.
"A man wrongly convicted of conspiracy to commit espionage against the U.S. is offered his freedom if he can rescue the President's daughter from an outer-space prison taken over by violent inmates."
For the record:
To the film's credit, Lockout enjoyed a wee bit of praise from a screening on the film festival circuit.
On this day in 2017 (though the date varies a bit due to it playing at film festivals and the like), Colossal roared into theatres. It starred Anne Hathaway and Jason Sudeikis, and here's the plot summary from IMDB.com:
"A woman discovers that severe catastrophic events are somehow connected to the mental breakdown from which she's suffering."
For the record:
In 2018, the film's home video release was nominated for the Saturn Award in the category of 'Best DVD/Blu-ray Release.'
"A woman discovers that severe catastrophic events are somehow connected to the mental breakdown from which she's suffering."
For the record:
In 2018, the film's home video release was nominated for the Saturn Award in the category of 'Best DVD/Blu-ray Release.'
On this day in 2017 (in Mexico), 1974: La posesión de Altair enjoyed a run through theaters. Written and directed by Victor Dryere, the SciFi/Horror starred Diana Bovio, Rolando Breme, and Guillermo Callahan; and here's the plot summary as provided by IMDB.com:
"A newlywed couple disappeared in 1974, their 8mm tapes reveal one of the most horrifying events in Mexican history."
For the record:
To the film's credit, it's enjoyed a good number of awards and nominations from the film festival circuit.
"A newlywed couple disappeared in 1974, their 8mm tapes reveal one of the most horrifying events in Mexican history."
For the record:
To the film's credit, it's enjoyed a good number of awards and nominations from the film festival circuit.
On this day in 2017 (in India), the 2008-produced Battle Planet enjoyed a Hindi-version release. Written and directed by Greg Aronowitz, the SciFi/Thriller starred Zack Ward, Monica May, and Colleen Smith; and here's the plot summary as provided by IMDB.com:
"In the not-so-distant future, Captain Jordan Strider, a Special Forces Officer in the New World Alliance, is chosen for a top-secret mission. Sent to a desolate planet, Terra 219, to arrest possible traitors to the Alliance, Strider must survive with only a government issued experimental suit as protection. Eventually Strider discovers that he has been double crossed: The mission is an experiment to test the suit, which he cannot take off."
"In the not-so-distant future, Captain Jordan Strider, a Special Forces Officer in the New World Alliance, is chosen for a top-secret mission. Sent to a desolate planet, Terra 219, to arrest possible traitors to the Alliance, Strider must survive with only a government issued experimental suit as protection. Eventually Strider discovers that he has been double crossed: The mission is an experiment to test the suit, which he cannot take off."
A star is born! On this day in 2017 (in Spain), Orbiter 9 came into mankind's orbit. Written and directed by Hatem Khraiche, the feature starred Clara Lago and Álex González, and here's the plot summary as provided by IMDB.com:
"Helena is a young girl who spent all her life in a space pod just after her birth, traveling from Earth to a distant planet where she will reunite with others space colonials, with the voice of the on-board computer as only one company. Arriving to a space station for maintenance works, Helena meets Álex, the repairman, falling in love with him quickly. But Álex, still traumatized by the ghosts of his own past, decides some days later after to meet Helena break all rules and reveal her the truth."
"Helena is a young girl who spent all her life in a space pod just after her birth, traveling from Earth to a distant planet where she will reunite with others space colonials, with the voice of the on-board computer as only one company. Arriving to a space station for maintenance works, Helena meets Álex, the repairman, falling in love with him quickly. But Álex, still traumatized by the ghosts of his own past, decides some days later after to meet Helena break all rules and reveal her the truth."
A star is born! On this day in 2019, The Last Astronaut enjoyed its first theatrical engagement ever when it played for audiences in attendance of the WorldFest Houston Film Festival. Directed by Shawn Welling with a script from the team of Claire Elizabeth, Miriam Esther Goldman, Nathan Carliner Goldman, and Welling himself, the SciFi feature starred Eva Igo, Darrin Dewitt Henson, and Derek H. Potts. According to IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:
"Two girls, Luna Rigel and Naomi Portman, become intertwined with NASA and the CIA. When they encounter an extraterrestrial lifeforms, they are on the run in order to find the last astronaut and save their planet."
For the record:
To the film's credit, it's enjoyed a good number of awards and nominations from the film festival circuit.
"Two girls, Luna Rigel and Naomi Portman, become intertwined with NASA and the CIA. When they encounter an extraterrestrial lifeforms, they are on the run in order to find the last astronaut and save their planet."
For the record:
To the film's credit, it's enjoyed a good number of awards and nominations from the film festival circuit.
On this day in 1958, Adventures of Superman aired "Three In One." This served as the tenth episode of the program's sixth (and final) season, and here's the plot summary from IMDB.com:
"Three circus performers use their abilities in various crimes to frame Superman."
"Three circus performers use their abilities in various crimes to frame Superman."
On this day in 1961, The Twilight Zone aired "A Hundred Yards Over The Rim." This served as the twenty-third episode of the program's second season, and here's the plot summary from IMDB.com:
"A pioneer from a wagon train in 1847 sets off to find something for his ill son and stumbles into present day New Mexico."
"A pioneer from a wagon train in 1847 sets off to find something for his ill son and stumbles into present day New Mexico."
On this day in 1973, Doctor Who aired "Planet of the Daleks, Part 1." This served as the fifteenth episode of the program's tenth season, and here's the plot summary from IMDB.com:
"The TARDIS lands on the jungle planet Spiridon, where the Doctor has fallen into a coma, where The Doctor has requested the Time Lords to pilot the TARDIS, so he and Jo can follow the Daleks to their base. Where Jo learns the Dalek's base has been located on Spiridon where the Daleks are attempting to discover the secrets of Invisibilty and create a bacterial virus in their goal of universal conquest. Where The Doctor, recovered from his coma and Jo are joined by a task-force of Thals and a native Spiridon named Wester, Where they not only set out to stop The Daleks evil plot, they also discover a army of 12,000 Daleks are in suspended animation and are waiting to be revived to begin their universal conquest and claim themselves as the supreme rulers of the galaxy."
"The TARDIS lands on the jungle planet Spiridon, where the Doctor has fallen into a coma, where The Doctor has requested the Time Lords to pilot the TARDIS, so he and Jo can follow the Daleks to their base. Where Jo learns the Dalek's base has been located on Spiridon where the Daleks are attempting to discover the secrets of Invisibilty and create a bacterial virus in their goal of universal conquest. Where The Doctor, recovered from his coma and Jo are joined by a task-force of Thals and a native Spiridon named Wester, Where they not only set out to stop The Daleks evil plot, they also discover a army of 12,000 Daleks are in suspended animation and are waiting to be revived to begin their universal conquest and claim themselves as the supreme rulers of the galaxy."
On this day in 1978, The Incredible Hulk aired "747." This served as the seventh episode of the program's first season, and here's the plot summary as detailed on IMDB.com:
"David 'Brown' is flying from San Francisco to Chicago only to find out some of the crew are plotting to steal the Egyptian artifacts on board."
"David 'Brown' is flying from San Francisco to Chicago only to find out some of the crew are plotting to steal the Egyptian artifacts on board."
On this day in 1979 (in the United Kingdom), Tales Of The Unexpected aired "William And Mary." Officially, this served as the third episode in the program's first season. Here's the plot summary as provided by IMDB.com:
"When her husband William dies Mary Pearl is shocked that his will stipulates that his brain should be kept alive and observing her from the lounge sideboard. She determines that, even though he is dead, she will continue to annoy him."
"When her husband William dies Mary Pearl is shocked that his will stipulates that his brain should be kept alive and observing her from the lounge sideboard. She determines that, even though he is dead, she will continue to annoy him."
On this day back in 1987, Max Headroom aired the second episode of its short first season. The hour was called "Rakers," and here's the plot summary from IMDB.com:
"Theora's brother gets involved in "raking" - a violent underground sport that is a cross between skateboarding and roller-derby."
"Theora's brother gets involved in "raking" - a violent underground sport that is a cross between skateboarding and roller-derby."
On this day in 1988, Probe aired "Plan 10 From Outer Space." This served as the sixth episode of the program's first (and only) season, and here's the plot summary as provided by IMDB.com:
"Science fiction author Truman Smith the Third summons Austin and Mickey to his desert home, claiming that his life is in danger from an electrical alien."
"Science fiction author Truman Smith the Third summons Austin and Mickey to his desert home, claiming that his life is in danger from an electrical alien."
On this day in 1989, Quantum Leap aired "The Right Hand Of God." This served as the fourth episode of the program's first season, and here's the plot summary as provided by IMDB.com:
"Sam leaps into a boxer that is owned by a convent of nuns who need him to win a boxing match to finance their new chapel."
"Sam leaps into a boxer that is owned by a convent of nuns who need him to win a boxing match to finance their new chapel."
On this day back in 1995, VR5 aired the sixth episode from its only season. It was an hour titled "Escape," and here's the plot as recorded by TV.com:
"Sydney is kidnapped by a faction of the Committee who brutally question her to discover her secret. She manages to contact Duncan for help, and he enters into VR in search of her. Oliver is somehow in possession of the journal of Sydney's father, but is he on Sydney's side?"
"Sydney is kidnapped by a faction of the Committee who brutally question her to discover her secret. She manages to contact Duncan for help, and he enters into VR in search of her. Oliver is somehow in possession of the journal of Sydney's father, but is he on Sydney's side?"
On this day in 1999, things heated up to the point of being downright kissykissy for Ezri Dax and Worf with the airing of "Penumbra," the seventeenth episode of Star Trek: Deep Space Nine's seventh and final season. According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the episode's plot summary:
"When the ship Worf was serving on is attacked in battle and all search efforts are abandoned, Ezri takes a runabout in search of him against Sisko's orders. Meanwhile, Sisko proposes to Cassidy Yates."
"When the ship Worf was serving on is attacked in battle and all search efforts are abandoned, Ezri takes a runabout in search of him against Sisko's orders. Meanwhile, Sisko proposes to Cassidy Yates."
On this day in 2000, Farscape aired the fourth episode of its second season, an hour curiously titled "Crackers Don't Matter." According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:
"A visitor comes on Moya with a device that could cloak Moya. The crew welcomes him on board, but soon almost everyone is acting paranoid, and the crew starts attacking each other."
"A visitor comes on Moya with a device that could cloak Moya. The crew welcomes him on board, but soon almost everyone is acting paranoid, and the crew starts attacking each other."
On this day in 2001, Batman Beyond aired "Countdown." This served as the twelfth episode of the program's third season, and here's the plot summary from IMDB.com:
"When Zeta and Ro come to Gotham City, the android finds himself separated and manipulated by Mad Stan into one of his terrorist bombing schemes."
"When Zeta and Ro come to Gotham City, the android finds himself separated and manipulated by Mad Stan into one of his terrorist bombing schemes."
On this day in 2002, Fox's popular The X-Files aired the thirteenth episode of the long-running program's ninth (and final) season. "Improbable" starred the incomparable Burt Reynolds in a key role, and here's the plot summary from IMDB.com:
"Reyes, Doggett, and Scully are pulled into a bizarre serial murder case involving the number '3', numerology on a whole, and an eccentric man who likes to play checkers."
"Reyes, Doggett, and Scully are pulled into a bizarre serial murder case involving the number '3', numerology on a whole, and an eccentric man who likes to play checkers."
On this day in 2003, Andromeda aired "Vault of the Heavens." This served as the seventeenth episode of the program's third season, and here's the plot summary from IMDB.com:
"While in command of the Andromeda during the night shift, Harper decides to initiate a little race with a friendly Nietzschean vessel to the nearest slip-point. When he tries a trick he calls "Harper's Afterburner" to beat his rival to the slip-point and into slipstream he causes a malfunction in the engine that could cause the destruction of the Andromeda. The Andromeda receives a communication from a system thousands of light-years away, but the signal appears to be only a few days old. Dylan hears voices telling him to pursue the signal to its source on a planet of "Fire and Ice" and he takes the Andromeda to the source, traveling through hostile Nietzschean-controlled space to do so."
"While in command of the Andromeda during the night shift, Harper decides to initiate a little race with a friendly Nietzschean vessel to the nearest slip-point. When he tries a trick he calls "Harper's Afterburner" to beat his rival to the slip-point and into slipstream he causes a malfunction in the engine that could cause the destruction of the Andromeda. The Andromeda receives a communication from a system thousands of light-years away, but the signal appears to be only a few days old. Dylan hears voices telling him to pursue the signal to its source on a planet of "Fire and Ice" and he takes the Andromeda to the source, traveling through hostile Nietzschean-controlled space to do so."
On this day in 2003, Mutant X aired "Final Judgment." This served as the seventeenth episode in the program's second season, and here's the plot summary as provided by IMDB.com:
"A mysterious tribunal finds Adam guilty of trying to dominate the world with his super-mutants and sentences him to death, sparking the rest of the team into life as they set out on a mission to save him."
"A mysterious tribunal finds Adam guilty of trying to dominate the world with his super-mutants and sentences him to death, sparking the rest of the team into life as they set out on a mission to save him."
On this day in 2006, the relaunched Doctor Who aired "World War Three." This served as the fifth episode of the program's first season, and here's the plot summary from IMDB.com:
"The fiendish Slitheen have been unmasked as the ones who crashed the spaceship into London as part of a ruse to trigger World War Three. But how can The Doctor save the planet when he's trapped inside a locked room?"
"The fiendish Slitheen have been unmasked as the ones who crashed the spaceship into London as part of a ruse to trigger World War Three. But how can The Doctor save the planet when he's trapped inside a locked room?"
On this day in 2007, the relaunched Doctor Who aired "The Shakespeare Code." This served as the second episode of the program's third season, and here's the plot summary from IMDB.com:
"The Doctor takes Martha to London in 1599, where William Shakespeare's new play is being used by three witches in an evil plan."
"The Doctor takes Martha to London in 1599, where William Shakespeare's new play is being used by three witches in an evil plan."
On this day in 2012, Green Lantern: The Animated Series aired the sixth episode of its first and only season, an adventure titled "Lost Planet." According to our friends at TV.com, here's the plot summary:
"Hal, Kilowog and Razer follow an errant GL ring to a mysterious planet, looking for a new Green Lantern. There, they meet the mysterious Mogo and Saint Walker."
"Hal, Kilowog and Razer follow an errant GL ring to a mysterious planet, looking for a new Green Lantern. There, they meet the mysterious Mogo and Saint Walker."
On this day in 2015, Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. aired "Afterlife." This served as the sixteenth episode of the program's second season, and here's the plot summary from IMDB.com:
"As Robert Gonzalez makes his move, Coulson must do whatever it takes to protect the future of S.H.I.E.L.D. Meanwhile Skye's journey to control her powers take a surprising turn when she meets the enigmatic Inhuman named Lincoln."
"As Robert Gonzalez makes his move, Coulson must do whatever it takes to protect the future of S.H.I.E.L.D. Meanwhile Skye's journey to control her powers take a surprising turn when she meets the enigmatic Inhuman named Lincoln."
On this day back in 2009, comics publisher IDW -- who currently holds the license to produce comic books for the Star Trek property -- released the trade paperback edition of the (absolutely stellar and worth-your-time) Star Trek: Countdown. For those of you unaware, Countdown featured a four-issue miniseries giving the background to JJ's theatrical re-imagining of the all-new Star Trek timeline. Fans who've read it have mostly had nothing but praise for it, and, if you haven't, I'd encourage you to check it out.
