I've got nothing but respect for anyone willing to suit up for another incarnation of the epic Fantasy character Tarzan; and that's just what Joe Lara did on this day in 1996 in bringing Tarzan: The Epic Adventures to the small screen for All Elite Wrestling (AEW) and Keller Siegel Entertainment. Apparently the show was popular enough that a second season was initially called for, but I've read that the show's distributor ended up undergoing backruptcy proceedings so the further Epic Adventures were shelved. Here's the show's premise as provided by IMDB.com:
"Tarzan returns to Africa to defend his jungle from both human and supernatural foes alike with a little help from his friends, including in one episode Carson Napier of Venus, who's also authored by Tarzan's creator Edgar Rice Burroughs."
"Tarzan returns to Africa to defend his jungle from both human and supernatural foes alike with a little help from his friends, including in one episode Carson Napier of Venus, who's also authored by Tarzan's creator Edgar Rice Burroughs."
As I've oft mentioned, I was never much a fan of Stargate: SG-1 ... but I'm always a fan of hot blondes! Is there a hotter blonde in all of the STARGATE universe than Amanda Tapping? I don't think so. After she hung up her STARGATE fatigues, she also made waves in the Sanctuary, and that's no small thing. The lovely Ms. Tapping was born on this day back in 1965 ... and she still looks terrific!
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With almost three hundred screen credits to his name, it comes as no surprise that Morris Ankrum managed to squeeze in a bit of Science Fiction from time-to-time. Fans might recognize him from appearances aboard Rocketship X-M (1950), Red Planet Mars (1952), Invaders From Mars (1953), Earth Vs. The Flying Saucers (1956), Science Fiction Theatre, and a host of other projects. Though he's no longer with us, Ankrum was born on this day in 1897.
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[If you're interested in a bit more, there's a wonderful li'l tribute article to the talented actor right here.]
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[If you're interested in a bit more, there's a wonderful li'l tribute article to the talented actor right here.]
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- In 2021, I received an all-new home video release of Flight To Mars (1951) from a distributor in exchange for review coverage on SciFiHistory.Net. Interested readers can find my review right here.
- In 2022, I received an all-new home video release of Rocketship X-M (1950) from a distributor in exchange for review coverage on SciFiHistory.Net. Interested readers can find my review right here.
- In 2023, I received an all-new home video relase of Invaders From Mars (1953) from a distributor in exchange for review coverage on SciFiHistory.Net. Interested readers can find my review right here.
Tol Avery enjoyed some minor roles in a handful of quality genre franchises including work aboard Science Fiction Theatre, Batman, Lost In Space, and Land Of The Giants. Though he's no longer with us, Avery was born on this day in 1915.
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Jack Vance is an author whose work spanned a whole spectrum of genres and ideas. His work in the field of Science Fiction not only landed him as a Grand Master in the Science Fiction Hall of Fame but also saw him awarded a Nebula Award, a Jupiter Award, a World Fantasy Award, and three Hugo Awards. That's a pretty impressive track record. Though he's no longer with us, Vance was born on this day in 1916.
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Folks who've been reading comic books for as long as I have know the name of Jack Kirby. In the 1940's, Kirby and another smiler named Joe Simon teamed up to create the ever-popular character of Captain America. And a few decades later Kirby helped put New Gods into service over at DC Comics. The man even has a series of awards as well as an entire Hall of Fame named after him. Though he's no longer with us, Kirby was born on this day in 1917.
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Carolyn Kearney enjoyed an appearance in the realm of Rod Serling's The Twilight Zone during its fifth and final season. Though she's no longer with us, Kearney was born on this day in 1930.
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The prolific Ken Jenkins enjoyed a guest appearance aboard "Evolution," a relatively early hour of Star Trek: The Next Generation. Jenkins was born on this day in 1940.
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A few years before David Soul became 'the apple' of everyone's eye aboard the popular police drama Starsky & Hutch, he starred in "The Apple" from the SciFi classic Star Trek. Additionally, the early 1980's saw the actor headlining World War III, a 'what if' miniseries which saw tensions between the United States and the old Soviet Union come to a bitter head. Though he's no longer with us, Soul was born on this day in 1943.
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Buried under mountains of evil-looking latex, the lovely Alice Playten worked her magic aboard Ridley Scott's Legend (1985). Though she's no longer with us, Playten was born on this day in 1947.
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Vonda McIntyre is probably best known for her SciFi novels within the Star Trek and Star Wars universes, but she's also racked up some serious recognition beyond: her novel Dreamsnake won both the Hugo Award and the Nebula Award for Best Novel in 1979, and her The Moon and The Sun won the Nebula Award in 1998. McIntyre was born on this day in 1948.
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Charles Rocket was a talented character actor who leaves behind work in such projects as Max Headroom, Earth Girls Are Easy (1988), Quantum Leap, Lois & Clark: The New Adventures Of Superman, Star Trek: Voyager, The X-Files, and a host of more conventional fare. Though he's no longer with us, Rocket was born on this day in 1949.
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Sadly, Charles took his own life in 2005. So if you or someone you know is contemplating suicide, please share the number for the National Suicide Prevention Hotline: 1-800-273-8255. It's never too late to save a life.
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Public Service Announcement:
Sadly, Charles took his own life in 2005. So if you or someone you know is contemplating suicide, please share the number for the National Suicide Prevention Hotline: 1-800-273-8255. It's never too late to save a life.
Though Science Fiction and Fantasy are my first love, a very close second are classic hard-boiled detective stories; and one of the very best that was serialized for television (of its era) was CBS's The New Mike Hammer. Lindsay Bloom appeared on the program as 'Velda,' Mike's secretary and longtime love. Thankfully, the actress enjoyed a guest spot aboard the Superhero/Drama Wonder Woman so that I can mention her here. Bloom was born on this day in 1950.
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Likewise, Barbara Hambly has also tinkered in the two biggest mainstream SciFi universes -- penning books for both the Star Wars and Star Trek franchises -- but she also explores the worlds of fantasy, mystery, and historical fiction with her craft. Hambly was born on this day in 1951.
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The great Rick Rossovich had one of those nifty smaller supporting roles -- he even suffered a pretty gruesome cinematic death -- aboard the seminal SciFi flick The Terminator (1984). Rossovich was born on this day in 1957.
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If you haven't seen Leviathan (1989), then you're missing one pretty spiffy SciFi flick. Daniel Stern is one of the supporting players in it, and he ends up succumbing to some genetic manipulation by way of infection. Stern was born on this day in 1957.
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Jim Fitzpatrick enjoyed a handful of appearances aboard the world that was Star Trek: Enterprise. He's also scored a bit of screen time aboard D.A.R.Y.L. (1985), Cocoon (1985), and Armageddon (1998). Fitzpatrick was born on this day in 1959.
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Brian Thompson is a respectable character actor who's been a part of both Star Trek: Enterprise and Star Trek: The Next Generation as well as having a solid recurring minor role in The X-Files. Plus -- and this is for those of you who love SciFi trivia -- he played the first character ever killed by The Terminator in the 1984 film. Happy birthday, Mr. Thompson, who was born on this day back in 1959.
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Melissa Rosenberg is just one of the many talented producers giving Marvel fans so much silver screen and small screen glory with her work at bringing Jessica Jones to life on Netflix. Rosenberg was born on this day in 1962.
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Before he went all mainstream with popular fare like Seven and Gone Girl, David Fincher gave Alien fans something to crow about with a slightly different take by directing the oft-maligned Alien 3. Fincher was born on this day in 1962.
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One can't even begin to think about the modern era's take on cinematic Fantasy and avoid Peter Jackson's adaptation of The Lord Of The Rings. In that fantastic trilogy, Billy Boyd brought to life 'Peregrin Took.' Boyd was born on this day in 1968.
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Funnyman and political activist Jack Black has made a couple of interesting forays into the realm of Science Fiction: he had a small role in Waterworld (1995) as well as a lighter turn in Tim Burton's Mars Attacks (1996). Black was born on this day in 1969.
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Though he's probably far more well known for his work in vastly lighter fare, Jason Priestley did appear in the relatively recent TV miniseries remake of The Day of the Triffids. Priestley was born on this day in 1969.
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Early in her professional career, the lovely Amelia Curtis enjoyed a walk-on part aboard Danny Cannon's Judge Dredd (1995) for Hollywood Pictures. Curtis was born on this day in 1972.
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Kristin Booth found fandom willing to embrace her work when she joined the BBC's Orphan Black for a good handful of episodes between 2014 and 2015. This sought-after actress also booked appearances aboard Brimstone, Ice, Total Recall 2070, Code Name: Eternity, ReGenesis, and Supernatural. Booth was born on this day in 1974.
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Eugene Byrd enjoyed a role of some menace aboard The CW's popular Superhero/Drama Arrow. The actor has also visited the various worlds of The Outer Limits, Ghost Whisperer, Night Stalker, Heroes, Eureka, and Daybreak. Byrd was born on this day in 1975.
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The great Nick E. Tarabay has made a quality living out of playing characters audiences might not exactly root for. Genre fans perhaps recognize him from appearances in Star Trek: Into Darkness (2013), Arrow, Person Of Interest, and Syfy's The Expanse. Tarabay was born on this day in 1975.
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The delicious Rachel Kimsey has given her pipes over to 'Diana Prince (aka Wonder Woman)' aboard both Justice League Action Shorts and Justice League Action. Kimsey was born on this day in 1978.
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Kelly Overton proved she has the right stuff to combat the end of our existence with her work aboard Syfy's Van Helsing. Overton was born on this day in 1978.
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The fetching Amber Sainsbury shone as one of the regulars for the Fantasy-themed Hex during its run on television. Sainsbury was born on this day in 1978.
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Well, go figure: chalk it up to not being able to keep a good show down because the CW's The Tomorrow People won't stop popping up on my research for entries to add to SciFi History. Fresh-faced Carly Pope has appeared on the program as the character of Morgan Burke. She's also tackled roles in Elysium, Arrow, and The 4400. Pope was born on this day in 1980.
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Alfonso Herrera enjoyed a role of some prominence aboard Netflix's SciFi/Drama Sense8 during its run. Herrera was born on this day in 1983.
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NBC's The Event was a program which had all of the elements needed to be successful; I think the problem was that they simply waited too long to assemble the pieces in such a way to compel the audience to stick around. One of its regulars was the lovely Sarah Roemer; clearly, her character of Leila Buchanan tied in with the central mystery, which was why she was kidnapped in the first place. Roemer was born on this day in 1984.
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Thankfully, young Katie Findlay's budding career includes a handful of terrific appearances in some pretty terrific SciFi properties. She's had roles aboard Fringe, SGU: Stargate Universe, Continuum, and After The Dark (2013). Findlay was born on this day in 1990.
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On this day in 1951 (in Los Angeles, California), the Apocalypse-themed Five enjoyed its premiere at the box office. The feature starred William Phipps and Sarah Douglas Rubes, and here's the premise from IMDB.com:
"The world is destroyed in a nuclear holocaust. Only five Americans survive, including a pregnant woman, a neo-Nazi, a black man and a bank clerk."
"The world is destroyed in a nuclear holocaust. Only five Americans survive, including a pregnant woman, a neo-Nazi, a black man and a bank clerk."
On this day in 1953 (in West Germany), Jungle Jim In The Forbidden Land enjoyed its theatrical run. Directed by Lew Landers, the SciFi/Fantasy starred Johnny Weissmuller, Angela Greene, and Jean Willes. According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:
"Jungle Jim is forced to lead anthropologist Dr. Edwards into a land inhabited by giant people."
"Jungle Jim is forced to lead anthropologist Dr. Edwards into a land inhabited by giant people."
A star is born! On this day in 1963 (in the U.S.), the good people of Cincinatti, Ohio were treated to the theatrical debut of The Haunted Palace. Directed by Roger Corman from a story emerging from H.P. Lovecraft, Charles Beaumont, and Edgar Allan Poe, the Horror/Fantasy starred Vincent Price, Debra Paget, and Lon Chaney Jr. According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:
"Charles Dexter Ward arrives at a small village to visit the house he inherited from his ancestor who died there 100 years ago."
"Charles Dexter Ward arrives at a small village to visit the house he inherited from his ancestor who died there 100 years ago."
On this day in 1964 (in Austria), Walt Disney's Son Of Flubber soared onto the silver screen. The SciFi/Comedy saw Fred MacMurray return to the role of an absent-minded professor, and here's the premise from IMDB.com:
"When Professor Brainard experiments further on Flubber derivatives, he gets in trouble and only his students can help."
"When Professor Brainard experiments further on Flubber derivatives, he gets in trouble and only his students can help."
A star is born! On this day in 1967 (in the U.S.), The Gruesome Twosome brought a bit of Horror to the masses at large. Directed by Herschell Gordon Lewis from a story by Louise Downe, the Horror/Fantasy starred Elizabeth Davis, Gretchen Wells, and Chris Martell. According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:
"A demented elderly woman has her mentally-retarded son kill and scalp various young women to use their hair for her wig shop while a persistent coed tries to link various killings on a local Florida college campus to them."
"A demented elderly woman has her mentally-retarded son kill and scalp various young women to use their hair for her wig shop while a persistent coed tries to link various killings on a local Florida college campus to them."
A star is born! On this day in 1969 (in Mexico), Con Licencia Para Matar (aka With License To Kill) enjoyed its theatrical debut. Directed by Rafael Baledón, the SciFi/Thriller starred Maura Monti, Barbara Angely, Leonorilda Ochoa, and and Claudia Islas. According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:
"Four martial-artsy crime-fighting gals and their comic sidekick, under the leadership of a middle-aged guy in a business suit, defeat evil criminals."
"Four martial-artsy crime-fighting gals and their comic sidekick, under the leadership of a middle-aged guy in a business suit, defeat evil criminals."
On this day in 1971 (in Japan), The Andromeda Strain mustered up a cough ... theatrically, that is. Directed by Robert Wise from a story by Michael Crichton, the film starred James Olson, Arthur Hill, and David Wayne. According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:
"A team of top scientists work feverishly in a secret, state-of-the-art laboratory to discover what has killed the citizens of a small town and learn how this deadly contagion can be stopped."
For the record:
The Andromeda Strain enjoyed a pair of Oscar nominations -- 'Best Art Direction - Set Direction' and 'Best Film Editing' -- at the 1972 Academy Awards ceremony but, alas, lost out in both categories. It also received an impressive Hugo Award nominations for 'Best Dramatic Presentation.'
"A team of top scientists work feverishly in a secret, state-of-the-art laboratory to discover what has killed the citizens of a small town and learn how this deadly contagion can be stopped."
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The Andromeda Strain enjoyed a pair of Oscar nominations -- 'Best Art Direction - Set Direction' and 'Best Film Editing' -- at the 1972 Academy Awards ceremony but, alas, lost out in both categories. It also received an impressive Hugo Award nominations for 'Best Dramatic Presentation.'
A star is born! On this day in 1973 (in Italy), Three Supermen Of The West appeared out of nowhere on the silver screen. Written (in part) and directed by Italo Martinenghi, the Italian-language SciFi/Comedy starred Jorge Martín, Sal Borgese, and Frank Braña. According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:
"The Three Supermen accidentally use Prof. Aristide Panzarotti's time machine and find themselves back to the wild, wild west."
For the record:
Though probably not well known in America, the Three Supermen was a reasonably successful SciFi/Comedy film series produced in Italy centering on a trio of superheroes. The first film -- The Three Fantastic Supermen -- was released in 1967; and it was followed by Three Supermen At Tokyo (1968), Three Supermen In The Jungle (1970), Supermen Against The Orient (1973), and concluding with Three Supermen Of The West.
"The Three Supermen accidentally use Prof. Aristide Panzarotti's time machine and find themselves back to the wild, wild west."
For the record:
Though probably not well known in America, the Three Supermen was a reasonably successful SciFi/Comedy film series produced in Italy centering on a trio of superheroes. The first film -- The Three Fantastic Supermen -- was released in 1967; and it was followed by Three Supermen At Tokyo (1968), Three Supermen In The Jungle (1970), Supermen Against The Orient (1973), and concluding with Three Supermen Of The West.
On this day in 1977 (in Canada), The Rat Savior enjoyed a special screening for audiences in attendance of the World Film Festival on Montreal. Adapted for the silver screen (in part) and directed by Krsto Papic, the SciFi/Horror starred Ivica Vidovic, Mirjana Majurec, and Relja Basic. According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:
"A poor writer discovers that a species of rats has banded together to impersonate humans and supplant them unnoticed, in a manner reminiscent of the transformations in Eugene Ionesco's Rhinoceros, or the covert conspiracy of pod-people in The Invasion of the Body Snatchers. This film's story is based on a book by the Soviet writer Alexander Greene."
For the record:
To the film's credit, The Rat Savior enjoyed a wee bit of praise from screenings on the film festival circuit.
"A poor writer discovers that a species of rats has banded together to impersonate humans and supplant them unnoticed, in a manner reminiscent of the transformations in Eugene Ionesco's Rhinoceros, or the covert conspiracy of pod-people in The Invasion of the Body Snatchers. This film's story is based on a book by the Soviet writer Alexander Greene."
For the record:
To the film's credit, The Rat Savior enjoyed a wee bit of praise from screenings on the film festival circuit.
On this day in 1979 (in Greece), James Bond took to the stars with the theatrical release of Moonraker. Directed by Lewis Gilbert, the film starred Roger Moore, Lois Chiles, and Michael Lonsdale. According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:
"James Bond investigates the mid-air theft of a space shuttle, and discovers a plot to commit global genocide."
"James Bond investigates the mid-air theft of a space shuttle, and discovers a plot to commit global genocide."
On this day in 1979 (in the Philippines), Starcrash kinda/sorta crashed and burned at the box office. Written (in part) and directed by Luigi Cozzi, the SciFi/Fantasy starred Caroline Munro, Marjoe Gornter, and Christopher Plummer; and here's the plot summary as provided by IMDB.com:
"An outlaw smuggler and her alien companion are recruited by the Emperor of the Galaxy to rescue his son and destroy a secret weapon by the evil Count Zarth Arn."
For the record:
At the 1980 Saturn Awards sponsored by the Academy Of Science Fiction, Fantasy, And Horror Films, Starcrash received a nomination in the category of 'Best Foreign Film.'
"An outlaw smuggler and her alien companion are recruited by the Emperor of the Galaxy to rescue his son and destroy a secret weapon by the evil Count Zarth Arn."
For the record:
At the 1980 Saturn Awards sponsored by the Academy Of Science Fiction, Fantasy, And Horror Films, Starcrash received a nomination in the category of 'Best Foreign Film.'
On this day in 1981 (in the U.S.), Hell Night enjoyed its full U.S. theatrical run. Directed by Tom DeSimone from a story by Randy Feldman, the Horror/Fantasy starred Linda Blair, Vincent Van Patten, and Peter Barton. According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:
"Four college pledges are forced to spend the night in a deserted old mansion, where they are stalked by the monstrous survivor of a family massacre years earlier."
"Four college pledges are forced to spend the night in a deserted old mansion, where they are stalked by the monstrous survivor of a family massacre years earlier."
On this day in 1982 (in Italy), the audiences in attendance of the Venice Film Festival enjoyed a special screening of E.T. The Extraterrestrial. Written by Melissa Mathison and directed by Steven Spielberg, the film starred Henry Thomas, Drew Barrymore, and Peter Coyote. Here's the plot summary as provided by IMDB.com:
"A troubled child summons the courage to help a friendly alien escape Earth and return to his home world."
For the record:
Yes, yes, and yes! Though E.T. was no screen monster, the film did monster business, both critically and commercially. The Spielberg feature racked up an incredible nine Academy Award nominations and was able to turn four of them ('Best Music - Original Score,' 'Best Effects - Sound Effects Editing,' 'Best Sound,' and 'Best Effects - Visual Effects') into gold statues. The Academy Of Science Fiction, Fantasy, And Horror Films was a bit more complimentary: the flick received 8 nominations and turned five of them ('Best Poster Art,' 'Best Special Effects,' 'Best Music,' 'Best Writing,' and 'Best Science Fiction Film') into top honors. It did have to settle with only the 'Best Dramatic Presentation' nomination from the 1983 Hugo Awards, but the feature racked up an impressive number of honors from many organizations.
"A troubled child summons the courage to help a friendly alien escape Earth and return to his home world."
For the record:
Yes, yes, and yes! Though E.T. was no screen monster, the film did monster business, both critically and commercially. The Spielberg feature racked up an incredible nine Academy Award nominations and was able to turn four of them ('Best Music - Original Score,' 'Best Effects - Sound Effects Editing,' 'Best Sound,' and 'Best Effects - Visual Effects') into gold statues. The Academy Of Science Fiction, Fantasy, And Horror Films was a bit more complimentary: the flick received 8 nominations and turned five of them ('Best Poster Art,' 'Best Special Effects,' 'Best Music,' 'Best Writing,' and 'Best Science Fiction Film') into top honors. It did have to settle with only the 'Best Dramatic Presentation' nomination from the 1983 Hugo Awards, but the feature racked up an impressive number of honors from many organizations.
On this day in 1985 (in France), Ridley Scott's foray into Fantasy better known as Legend enjoy its very first theatrical engagement ever! Starring Tom Cruise, Mia Sara, and Tim Curry, the film delivered big on theatrical spectacle but small on box office returns; and here's the plot summary as provided by IMDB.com:
"A demon who seeks to create eternal night by destroying the last of the unicorns and marrying a fairy Princess is opposed by the forest boy Jack and his elven allies in this magical fantasy."
For the record:
Legend enjoyed a singular Oscar Award for 'Best Make-up,' but the trophy went elsewhere that year. It secured three nominations from the 1986 BAFTA Awards: 'Best Costume Design,' 'Best Make Up Artist,' and 'Best Special Visual Effects.' (Again, no wins.) Lastly, it secured the nomination for 'Best Make-up' also from the Academy of Science Fiction, Fantasy, And Horror Films ... but lost there as well. Sigh.
ExtraExtra Alert:
I had the good fortune of being provided an incredible Blu-ray DVD re-release of Legend in 2021 from Arrow Video. I penned a review of the U.S. Theatrical Version which readers can find right here.
"A demon who seeks to create eternal night by destroying the last of the unicorns and marrying a fairy Princess is opposed by the forest boy Jack and his elven allies in this magical fantasy."
For the record:
Legend enjoyed a singular Oscar Award for 'Best Make-up,' but the trophy went elsewhere that year. It secured three nominations from the 1986 BAFTA Awards: 'Best Costume Design,' 'Best Make Up Artist,' and 'Best Special Visual Effects.' (Again, no wins.) Lastly, it secured the nomination for 'Best Make-up' also from the Academy of Science Fiction, Fantasy, And Horror Films ... but lost there as well. Sigh.
ExtraExtra Alert:
I had the good fortune of being provided an incredible Blu-ray DVD re-release of Legend in 2021 from Arrow Video. I penned a review of the U.S. Theatrical Version which readers can find right here.
On this day in 1986 (in Colombia), Hands Of Steel reached out from the silver screen for box office glory. Written (in part) and directed by Sergio Martino, the SciFi/Fantasy starred Daniel Greene, Janet Agren, and George Eastman. According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:
"A cyborg is programmed to kill a scientist who holds the fate of mankind in his hands. He fails and hides in a diner in a desert run by a woman who likes him. The people who sent him are after him and so is the local arm wrestling champ."
"A cyborg is programmed to kill a scientist who holds the fate of mankind in his hands. He fails and hides in a diner in a desert run by a woman who likes him. The people who sent him are after him and so is the local arm wrestling champ."
On this day in 1986 (in Peru), love was in the air -- along with fire and blood -- with the theatrical release of Red Sonja. Directed by Richard Fleischer, the Fantasy film starred Brigitte Nielsen, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Sandahl Bergman, and Paul L. Smith; and here's the plot summary as provided by IMDB.com:
"The fearless warrior Red Sonja sets out to avenge her family's murder and rid her kingdom from the tyrannical rule of evil Queen Gedren."
For the record:
Some days, you have to take the good with the bad, and such is the film history of the kinda/sorta beloved character of Red Sonja. This particular incarnation, however, never quite fared well with critics or audiences. In fact, the 1986 Razzie Awards gave its lead the 'Worst New Star' honor at its annual ceremony. Ouch.
"The fearless warrior Red Sonja sets out to avenge her family's murder and rid her kingdom from the tyrannical rule of evil Queen Gedren."
For the record:
Some days, you have to take the good with the bad, and such is the film history of the kinda/sorta beloved character of Red Sonja. This particular incarnation, however, never quite fared well with critics or audiences. In fact, the 1986 Razzie Awards gave its lead the 'Worst New Star' honor at its annual ceremony. Ouch.
A star is born! On this day in 1991 (in the United Kingdom), Adventures In Dinosaur City enjoyed its release on home video. Directed by Brett Thompson, this Family/Fantasy starred Marc Martorana, Tony Doyle, and R.A. Milhailoff. According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:
"A scientist's kids are sucked into a TV screen and wind up in the Stone Age with cavemen and dinosaurs."
"A scientist's kids are sucked into a TV screen and wind up in the Stone Age with cavemen and dinosaurs."
A star is born ... and is it reborn? On this day in 1992 (in the U.S.), Pet Sematary II found new life in low places. Directed by Mary Lambert from a story by Richard Outten, the Horror/Fantasy starred Edward Furlong, Anthony Edwards, and Clancy Brown. According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:
"A teenage boy and his father move to his recently-deceased mother's hometown, where they encounter the ancient Native American cemetery with the power to raise the dead."
"A teenage boy and his father move to his recently-deceased mother's hometown, where they encounter the ancient Native American cemetery with the power to raise the dead."
On this day in 1992 (in the U.S.), Twin Peaks: Fire Walk With Me enjoyed its full U.S. theatrical release. Written (in part) and directed by David Lynch, the Horror/Fantasy starred Sheryl Lee, Ray Wise, and Dana Ashbrook. According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:
"Laura Palmer's harrowing final days are chronicled one year after the murder of Teresa Banks, a resident of Twin Peaks' neighboring town."
"Laura Palmer's harrowing final days are chronicled one year after the murder of Teresa Banks, a resident of Twin Peaks' neighboring town."
On this day in 1998 (in Turkey and South Africa), Armageddon crashed down to Earth. The big budget extravaganza starred Bruce Willis, Ben Affleck, and Will Patton as the warriors sent to save the Earth itself from an extinction level event. According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:
"Due to a shuttle's unfortunate demise in outer space, NASA becomes aware of a doomsday asteroid that is on a collision course with Earth. It seems that the only way to knock it off course is to drill into its surface and detonate a nuclear weapon. But as NASA's under-funded yet resourceful team train the world's best drillers for the job, the social order of the world begins to break down as the information reaches the public and hysteria results. As high-ranking officials play politics with the effort, the drilling team all faces deep personal issues which may jeopardize humanity's last chance..."
For the record:
Wow. What to say about Armageddon? Well, on April 22, 2013, director Michael Bay finally apologized for loosing the cinematic spectacle upon all of mankind. (Isn't it interesting, though, that one of its principle writers -- JJ Abrams -- remains silent, eh?) To be honest, I didn't think the film was bad enough that we deserved an apology for it: sadly, it was your typical summer blockbuster event, which is to say it was big, loud, dumb, and (mostly) fun. It enjoyed a healthy number of award nominations, and it even won 'Best Science Fiction Film' at the 1999 Saturn Awards (an honor shared with mildly confusing Dark City). Plus the film featured one of Aerosmith's biggest ballads in years -- "I Don't Wanna Miss A Thing" -- originally penned by the great Diane Warren. Maybe it's best to think of Armageddon as Hollywood's truest case of buyer beware: you never know what you're going to get.
"Due to a shuttle's unfortunate demise in outer space, NASA becomes aware of a doomsday asteroid that is on a collision course with Earth. It seems that the only way to knock it off course is to drill into its surface and detonate a nuclear weapon. But as NASA's under-funded yet resourceful team train the world's best drillers for the job, the social order of the world begins to break down as the information reaches the public and hysteria results. As high-ranking officials play politics with the effort, the drilling team all faces deep personal issues which may jeopardize humanity's last chance..."
For the record:
Wow. What to say about Armageddon? Well, on April 22, 2013, director Michael Bay finally apologized for loosing the cinematic spectacle upon all of mankind. (Isn't it interesting, though, that one of its principle writers -- JJ Abrams -- remains silent, eh?) To be honest, I didn't think the film was bad enough that we deserved an apology for it: sadly, it was your typical summer blockbuster event, which is to say it was big, loud, dumb, and (mostly) fun. It enjoyed a healthy number of award nominations, and it even won 'Best Science Fiction Film' at the 1999 Saturn Awards (an honor shared with mildly confusing Dark City). Plus the film featured one of Aerosmith's biggest ballads in years -- "I Don't Wanna Miss A Thing" -- originally penned by the great Diane Warren. Maybe it's best to think of Armageddon as Hollywood's truest case of buyer beware: you never know what you're going to get.
A star is born! On this day in 1998 (in Turkey), Shepherd enjoyed its first exhibition ever with its debut on television. Directed by Peter Hayman, the SciFi/Thriller starred C. Thomas Howell, Roddy Piper, and David Carradine. According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:
"In a post-apocalyptic underground society ruled by rival religious cults, Dakota is working as an assassin, or "Shepherd" for The Church of Miles. He has been given an assignment to take out a female Shepherd from a rival cult, but balks at completing the task when he sees that his target has a young child. The two assassins and the child all find themselves being hunted down by both cults, and so decided to stick together as they run for their lives. Along the way, they encounter several other strange religious compounds, as well as random thugs living on the outskirts of society."
"In a post-apocalyptic underground society ruled by rival religious cults, Dakota is working as an assassin, or "Shepherd" for The Church of Miles. He has been given an assignment to take out a female Shepherd from a rival cult, but balks at completing the task when he sees that his target has a young child. The two assassins and the child all find themselves being hunted down by both cults, and so decided to stick together as they run for their lives. Along the way, they encounter several other strange religious compounds, as well as random thugs living on the outskirts of society."
A star is born! On this day in 1998 (in Denmark), Skyggen (aka Webmaster) was first released to the masses. Written and directed Thomas Borch Nielsen, the SciFi/Thriller starred Lars Bom, Puk Scharbau, and Jørgen Kiil. According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:
"JB is the city's best attacker, who lives a carefully organized life in and outside the network. After hacking into the most powerful of all domains the Stoiser domain, JB thought that the cruel Stoiser would kill him. But instead he gave him a job - as a webmaster."
"JB is the city's best attacker, who lives a carefully organized life in and outside the network. After hacking into the most powerful of all domains the Stoiser domain, JB thought that the cruel Stoiser would kill him. But instead he gave him a job - as a webmaster."
On this day in 2003 (in Japan), Alien Hunter enjoyed its release on home video. Directed by Ron Krauss, the SciFi/Thriller starred James Spader, Janine Eser, and John Lynch. According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:
"An alien black box is found in the South Pole, where a government agency is conducting botanical experiments."
"An alien black box is found in the South Pole, where a government agency is conducting botanical experiments."
On this day in 2004 (in Taiwan), AVP: Alien Vs. Predator served audiences a popcorn mash-up of two of SciFi's most beloved film franchises. Directed by Paul W.S. Anderson, the SciFi/Thriller starred Sanaa Lathan, Lance Henriksen, and Raoul Bova. According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:
"During an archaeological expedition on Bouvetøya Island in Antarctica, a team of archaeologists and other scientists find themselves caught up in a battle between the two legends. Soon, the team realize that only one species can win."
"During an archaeological expedition on Bouvetøya Island in Antarctica, a team of archaeologists and other scientists find themselves caught up in a battle between the two legends. Soon, the team realize that only one species can win."
A star is born ... and it came out looking like it needed a makeover right away! Ugh! On this day in 2005 (in the U.S.), Frankenstein Reborn brought a grisly incarnation of the seminal monster to the silver screen. Written (in part) and directed by Leigh Scott, the Fantasy/Horror starred Rhett Giles, Thomas Downey, and Joel Ezra Hebner. According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:
"In this horrifying, modern retelling of Mary Shelley's Frankenstein, a neurosurgeon, obsessed with the reanimation of dead flesh, murders his patients and resurrects the corpse."
"In this horrifying, modern retelling of Mary Shelley's Frankenstein, a neurosurgeon, obsessed with the reanimation of dead flesh, murders his patients and resurrects the corpse."
On this day in 2008 (in Portugal and Singapore), Star Wars: The Clone Wars movie enjoyed its time up in the spotlight. Marshaled to the screen by Dave Filoni, the motion picture featured the voices of Matt Lanter, Ashley Eckstein, and James Arnold Taylor. It delivered audiences with an early look at the forthcoming television series; and here's the plot summary as provided by IMDB.com:
"As the Clone Wars sweep through the galaxy, the heroic Jedi Knights struggle to maintain order and restore peace. More and more systems are falling prey to the forces of the dark side as the Galactic Republic slips further and further under the sway of the Separatists and their never-ending droid army. Anakin Skywalker and his Padawan learner Ahsoka Tano find themselves on a mission with far-reaching consequences, one that brings them face-to-face with crime lord Jabba the Hutt. But Count Dooku and his sinister agents, including the nefarious Asajj Ventress, will stop at nothing to ensure that Anakin and Ahsoka fail at their quest. Meanwhile, on the front lines of the Clone Wars, Obi-Wan Kenobi and Master Yoda lead the massive clone army in a valiant effort to resist the forces of the dark side ..."
For the record:
Always keep in mind, my young padawans, that we must accept the Dark with the Light. Though the film opened to somewhat middling reviews, I fell in love with that galaxy far, far away when I enjoyed it on the silver screen. But about that Dark and Light? It received a nomination for 'Best Animated Film' for the 2009 Saturn Awards as well as a nod as the 'Worst Prequel, Remake, Rip-Off, Or Sequel' from the 2009 Razzie Awards. (Ahem: it lost both ... so there's that.)
"As the Clone Wars sweep through the galaxy, the heroic Jedi Knights struggle to maintain order and restore peace. More and more systems are falling prey to the forces of the dark side as the Galactic Republic slips further and further under the sway of the Separatists and their never-ending droid army. Anakin Skywalker and his Padawan learner Ahsoka Tano find themselves on a mission with far-reaching consequences, one that brings them face-to-face with crime lord Jabba the Hutt. But Count Dooku and his sinister agents, including the nefarious Asajj Ventress, will stop at nothing to ensure that Anakin and Ahsoka fail at their quest. Meanwhile, on the front lines of the Clone Wars, Obi-Wan Kenobi and Master Yoda lead the massive clone army in a valiant effort to resist the forces of the dark side ..."
For the record:
Always keep in mind, my young padawans, that we must accept the Dark with the Light. Though the film opened to somewhat middling reviews, I fell in love with that galaxy far, far away when I enjoyed it on the silver screen. But about that Dark and Light? It received a nomination for 'Best Animated Film' for the 2009 Saturn Awards as well as a nod as the 'Worst Prequel, Remake, Rip-Off, Or Sequel' from the 2009 Razzie Awards. (Ahem: it lost both ... so there's that.)
On this day in 2009 (in Brazil), it was the end of the world as we know it with Doomsday. Written and directed by Neil Marshall, the film starred Rhona Mitra, Bob Hoskins, and Alexander Siddig. According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:
"A lethal virus spreads throughout Scotland, infecting millions and killing hundreds of thousands. To contain the threat, acting authorities brutally quarantine the country as it succumbs to fear and chaos. The quarantine is successful. Three decades later, the Reaper virus violently resurfaces in London. An elite group of specialists, including Eden Sinclair, is urgently dispatched into Scotland to retrieve a cure by any means necessary. Shut off from the rest of the world, the unit must battle through a landscape that has become a waking nightmare."
For the record:
At the 2009 Saturn Awards, Doomsday did enjoy a single nomination in the category of 'Best Make-up.'
"A lethal virus spreads throughout Scotland, infecting millions and killing hundreds of thousands. To contain the threat, acting authorities brutally quarantine the country as it succumbs to fear and chaos. The quarantine is successful. Three decades later, the Reaper virus violently resurfaces in London. An elite group of specialists, including Eden Sinclair, is urgently dispatched into Scotland to retrieve a cure by any means necessary. Shut off from the rest of the world, the unit must battle through a landscape that has become a waking nightmare."
For the record:
At the 2009 Saturn Awards, Doomsday did enjoy a single nomination in the category of 'Best Make-up.'
A star is born! On this day in 2009 (in Canada and the U.S.), Halloween II brought the terror back to cinemas. Written and directed by Rod Zombie, the Horror/Fantasy starred Scout Taylor-Compton, Tyler Mane, and Malcolm McDowell. According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:
"Laurie Strode struggles to come to terms with her brother Michael's deadly return to Haddonfield, Illinois; meanwhile, Michael prepares for another reunion with his sister."
"Laurie Strode struggles to come to terms with her brother Michael's deadly return to Haddonfield, Illinois; meanwhile, Michael prepares for another reunion with his sister."
A star is born! On this day in 2011 (in Canada), Android Re-enactment played for audiences in attendance of the Festival Of Fear. Written and directed by Darryl Shaw, the SciFi feature starred Jeff Sinasac, Adam Buller, and Sarah Silverthorne. According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:
"Ermus Daglek, retired Empathtek engineer, commandeers a defunct factory where he creates androids based on persons from his past and recreates a dinner party where he lost the love of his life - until they malfunction and escape."
"Ermus Daglek, retired Empathtek engineer, commandeers a defunct factory where he creates androids based on persons from his past and recreates a dinner party where he lost the love of his life - until they malfunction and escape."
On this day in 2012 (per IMDB.com), the SciFi Short Film UFO Race was released to the public via YouTube.com. The feature sprang from the mind of Andrea Ricca, and here's the plot summary as listed on the director's website:
"UFO RACE" is an indie sci-fi horror short movie, with 3D graphics special effects. The work is a zero budget production. It had no external contributions and it made no payements to the sharers. It was realized with the only help of a MiniDV camera and a computer."
For those who'd like to know more, check out the feature on YouTube.com right here.
"UFO RACE" is an indie sci-fi horror short movie, with 3D graphics special effects. The work is a zero budget production. It had no external contributions and it made no payements to the sharers. It was realized with the only help of a MiniDV camera and a computer."
For those who'd like to know more, check out the feature on YouTube.com right here.
A star is born! On this day in 2013 (in Italy), Gravity was felt pulling folks inward with its first theatrical engagement for audiences in attendance of the Venice Film Festival. Written (in part) and directed by Alfonso Cuarón, the SciFi/Drama starred Sandra Bullock, George Clooney, and Ed Harris. According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:
"Two astronauts work together to survive after an accident leaves them stranded in space."
For the record:
Gravity was highly praised by the professional community both inside and beyond Hollywood.
"Two astronauts work together to survive after an accident leaves them stranded in space."
For the record:
Gravity was highly praised by the professional community both inside and beyond Hollywood.
- At the 2014 Academy Awards, the film took home top honors in the categories of 'Best Achievement in Cinematography,' 'Best Achievement in Directing,' 'Best Achievement in Film Editing,' 'Best Achievement in Music Written for Motion Pictures - Original Score,' 'Best Achievement in Sound Editing,' 'Best Achievement in Sound Mixing,' and 'Best Achievement in Visual Effects.' It had to settle for the honor of being nominated alone in the categories of 'Best Achievement in Production Design,' 'Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role,' and 'Best Motion Picture of the Year.'
- At the 2014 Saturn Awards (sponsored by the Academy Of Science Fiction, Fantasy, And Horror Films,' Gravity scored top honors in the categories of 'Best Special Effects,' Best Editing,' 'Best Director,' 'Best Actress,' and 'Best Science Fiction Film.' It did have to settle for nominations alone in the categories of 'Best Production Design,' 'Best Supporting Actor,' and 'Best Writing.'
- At the 2014 Hugo Awards, the film took home the trophy in the coveted category of 'Best Dramatic Presentation.'
A star is born! Or is that ... born again? On this day in 2013 (in the U.S.), Riddick took to the silver screens again for the good people of Los Angeles, California with its theatrical premiere. Written (in part) and directed by David Twohy, the SciFi/Thriller starred Vin Diesel, Karl Urban, and Kate Sackhoff. According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:
"Left for dead on a sun-scorched planet, Riddick finds himself up against an alien race of predators. Activating an emergency beacon alerts two ships: one carrying a new breed of mercenary, the other captained by a man from Riddick's past."
For the record:
At the 2014 Saturn Awards (sponsored by the Academy Of Science Fiction, Fantasy, And Horror Films), Riddick enjoyed a nomination in the category of 'Best Science Fiction Film.'
"Left for dead on a sun-scorched planet, Riddick finds himself up against an alien race of predators. Activating an emergency beacon alerts two ships: one carrying a new breed of mercenary, the other captained by a man from Riddick's past."
For the record:
At the 2014 Saturn Awards (sponsored by the Academy Of Science Fiction, Fantasy, And Horror Films), Riddick enjoyed a nomination in the category of 'Best Science Fiction Film.'
A star is born!
On this day in 2015 (in the United Kingdom), AfterDeath first came to life theatrically when it was screened for audiences of the Film4 FrightFest. Directed by Gez Medinger and Robin Schmidt from a story by Andrew Ellard, the film starred Miranda Raison, Sam Keeley, Elarica Johnson, and others. According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:
"Five young people wake up dead. Washed up by the tide they scramble to an abandoned beach house, soon realizing that the perpetual night and blasts of pain suggest this is some version of hell. Between in-fighting and attacks by a demonic shadow creature, they recall the collapse of the nightclub that brought them here - and begin seeing hope of a second chance in the cabin's two mysterious paintings..."
For the record:
To the film's credit, AfterDeath earned a bit of praise from a screening on the film festival circuit.
"Five young people wake up dead. Washed up by the tide they scramble to an abandoned beach house, soon realizing that the perpetual night and blasts of pain suggest this is some version of hell. Between in-fighting and attacks by a demonic shadow creature, they recall the collapse of the nightclub that brought them here - and begin seeing hope of a second chance in the cabin's two mysterious paintings..."
For the record:
To the film's credit, AfterDeath earned a bit of praise from a screening on the film festival circuit.
After playing to some modest buzz on the festival circuit, the Horror/SciFi hybrid Pod was finally released to the masses-at-large on this day in 2015. According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:
"A family intervention goes horrifically awry within the snowy confines of an isolated lake house."
"A family intervention goes horrifically awry within the snowy confines of an isolated lake house."
On this day in 2015 (in the United Kingdom), The Diabolical enjoyed a special screening for audiences in attendance of the Film4 FrightFest. Written (in part) and directed by Alistair Legrand, the Horror/Fantasy starred Ali Larter, Arjun Gupta, and Max Rose. According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:
"A single mother, and her children, are awoken nightly by an intense presence. She asks her scientist boyfriend to destroy the violent spirit, that paranormal experts are too frightened to take on."
"A single mother, and her children, are awoken nightly by an intense presence. She asks her scientist boyfriend to destroy the violent spirit, that paranormal experts are too frightened to take on."
A star is born! And wouldn't you know it? Just about the time audiences accepted that it would never be safe to go back into the water, Hollywood decided to tell us it wasn't any safer on ... The Sand! On this day in 2015 (in the United Kingdom), The Sand surfaced for audiences in attendance of the Film4 FrightFest. Directed by Isaac Garaeff, the feature starred Brooke Butler, Cleo Barry, and Cynthia Murell. According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:
"After an all-night graduation beach party, a group of hung-over twenty-somethings awake to a beating sun, and a seemingly carnivorous beach that devours anything with a heartbeat that touches the sand."
"After an all-night graduation beach party, a group of hung-over twenty-somethings awake to a beating sun, and a seemingly carnivorous beach that devours anything with a heartbeat that touches the sand."
A star is born! On this day in 2016 (in the U.S.), We've Forgotten More Than We Ever Knew enjoyed its first theatrical presentation ever when it played for audiences in attendance of the Sidewalk Film Festival. Written and directed by Thomas Woodrow, the SciFi/Drama starred Doug Jones, Aaron Stanford, and Louisa Krause. According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:
"A Man and a Woman wander through a hostile wilderness in a far-away world. One day, they stumble upon a mysterious set of Structures, which will complicate their lives both for good and ill."
For the record:
To the film's credit, We've Forgotten More Than We Ever Knew enjoyed a wee bit of praise on the film festival circuit.
"A Man and a Woman wander through a hostile wilderness in a far-away world. One day, they stumble upon a mysterious set of Structures, which will complicate their lives both for good and ill."
For the record:
To the film's credit, We've Forgotten More Than We Ever Knew enjoyed a wee bit of praise on the film festival circuit.
On this day in 2019 (in the Netherlands), Canaries enjoyed its release on home video. Directed and written by Peter Stray, the SciFi/Horror starred Hannah Daniel, Robert Pugh, and Robert Boulter. According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:
"The first wave of an alien invasion coincides with a New Years Eve party in a Welsh valley."
"The first wave of an alien invasion coincides with a New Years Eve party in a Welsh valley."
A star is born! On this day in 2020, Attack Of The Unknown attacked audiences unbeknownst to them! With a screenplay written and directed by Brandon Slagle, the SciFi feature starred Richard Grieco, Jolene Andersen, and Tara Reid; and here's the plot summary as provided by IMDB.com:
"Throughout history there have been cases of entire cities disappearing overnight, but no one really knows why. It's happened throughout the world, as recently as one-hundred years ago in the United States, and it's also going to happen tonight. LOS ANGELES: a SWAT team transporting a high profile inmate find themselves trapped inside a county detention center as the world burns around them. They have no communication with the outside world, no radios, no television, and no working vehicles. Together they must put aside their differences and band together to escape the mysterious alien forces that are tracking them."
"Throughout history there have been cases of entire cities disappearing overnight, but no one really knows why. It's happened throughout the world, as recently as one-hundred years ago in the United States, and it's also going to happen tonight. LOS ANGELES: a SWAT team transporting a high profile inmate find themselves trapped inside a county detention center as the world burns around them. They have no communication with the outside world, no radios, no television, and no working vehicles. Together they must put aside their differences and band together to escape the mysterious alien forces that are tracking them."
On this day in 1966 (in Japan), Thunderbirds aired "Security Hazard." Officially, this served as the twenty-sixth episode in the program's first season, and here's the plot summary as provided by IMDB.com:
"A young boy manages to stow away on Thunderbird 2 and manages to get to International Rescue's island base undetected. On the island the Tracy boys are worried when they realize how much about the day to day operations have been revealed to the boy. Jeff comes up with a novel way to get around the issue and preserve all of International Rescue's secrets."
"A young boy manages to stow away on Thunderbird 2 and manages to get to International Rescue's island base undetected. On the island the Tracy boys are worried when they realize how much about the day to day operations have been revealed to the boy. Jeff comes up with a novel way to get around the issue and preserve all of International Rescue's secrets."
On this day in 1979, Wonder Woman aired "The Man Who Could Not Die." Officially, this served as the twenty-second episode in the program's third (and final) season, and here's the plot summary as provided by IMDB.com:
"Wonder Woman meets the invulnerable man and they join forces to fight crime."
"Wonder Woman meets the invulnerable man and they join forces to fight crime."
On this day in 1995, UPN's Star Trek: Voyager soared into its second season with the airing of "The 37's." According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:
"The Voyager crew discovers several people who were abducted during 1937, including Amelia Earhart, cryogenically frozen on a distant planet."
"The Voyager crew discovers several people who were abducted during 1937, including Amelia Earhart, cryogenically frozen on a distant planet."
It all began right here: guess who was getting back in the swing of things? That would be Tarzan ... with the television premiere of Tarzan: The Epic Adventures that took place on this day in 1996. The first episode was titled "Tarzan's Return: Part 1," and here's the plot summary as provided by IMDB.com:
"Tarzan is in civilization, ready to turn his back on his title but a nasty encounter with Nikolai has repercussions. Arms dealer Nikolai and his henchman kidnap Colette, intending to sell her in Africa. Tarzan and his friend Philip are also captured but they escape, with Tarzan intending to stop Nikolai and his nefarious plans. A giant snake stands in his way."
"Tarzan is in civilization, ready to turn his back on his title but a nasty encounter with Nikolai has repercussions. Arms dealer Nikolai and his henchman kidnap Colette, intending to sell her in Africa. Tarzan and his friend Philip are also captured but they escape, with Tarzan intending to stop Nikolai and his nefarious plans. A giant snake stands in his way."
On this day in 2005, The 4400 aired "Mommy's Bosses." This served as the twelfth episode of the program's second season, and here's the plot summary as provided by IMDB.com:
"7 of the 4400 have died and Maia gets worse all the time Out of suspicion and despair Diana threatens Dr. Hudson with a gun. Lily has run away with Isabelle and Richard pleads her to come back. Marsdem seems unable to avoid a long prison term which makes Alison contact Kyle."
"7 of the 4400 have died and Maia gets worse all the time Out of suspicion and despair Diana threatens Dr. Hudson with a gun. Lily has run away with Isabelle and Richard pleads her to come back. Marsdem seems unable to avoid a long prison term which makes Alison contact Kyle."
On this day in 2009, Eureka aired "You Don't Know Jack." Officially, this served as the sixteenth episode in the program's third season, and here's the plot summary as provided by IMDB.com:
"Jack and Allison are trapped within the Global Dynamics building during a countdown for a sonic cleaning. Fargo messes with the memory recording system Dr. Fontana has been working on, which accidentally leads to widespread amnesia."
"Jack and Allison are trapped within the Global Dynamics building during a countdown for a sonic cleaning. Fargo messes with the memory recording system Dr. Fontana has been working on, which accidentally leads to widespread amnesia."
On this day in 2015 (in Canada and the U.S.), Dark Matter aired the twelfth episode of the program's first season. According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:
"The team's handler sends the crew on another mission, that takes place at a scientific research facility."
"The team's handler sends the crew on another mission, that takes place at a scientific research facility."
On this day in 2015 (in Canada and the U.S.), Dark Matter aired the thirteenth episode of the program's first season (its season finale). According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:
"Crew members are targeted and paranoia mounts as they search for the perpetrator; the person responsible for the mind-wipe makes a move."
"Crew members are targeted and paranoia mounts as they search for the perpetrator; the person responsible for the mind-wipe makes a move."
