Those who are completely unaware of the behind-the-scenes history involving the much lauded TV franchise Star Trek would wonder why in the name of all that is sacred would a SciFi column give out kudos to classic comedienne Lucille Ball? That's because Trek owes her a huge, huge debt of gratitude for her allowing Desilu Studios (her own production company) to help push the Gene Roddenberry vision onto TV. For that, Trek enthusiasts should be forever grateful! Though she's no longer with us, Ball was born on this day in 1911.
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I penned a brief summary of what we know about the whole Trek/Ball connection, and you can find it right here.
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I penned a brief summary of what we know about the whole Trek/Ball connection, and you can find it right here.
From what I've read, the late Lilyan Chauvin is regarded as one of the most recognized faces in film and television and yet no one knows her name. (Sigh) That may not necessarily be the case with genre fans as we do tend to put names and faces together a bit more often than mainstream fans do. In any event, her talents can be found on display in such properties as Adventures Of Superman, The Man From U.N.C.L.E., Predator 2 (1990), Universal Soldier (1992), Pumpkinhead II: Blood Wings (1993), Earth 2, The X-Files, and Star Trek: Deep Space Nine. Though she's no longer with us, Chauvin was born on this day in 1925.
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In 2016, I caught an airing of Predator 2 (1990) when it made the rounds once more on pay cable. Interested readers can find my review right here.
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In 2016, I caught an airing of Predator 2 (1990) when it made the rounds once more on pay cable. Interested readers can find my review right here.
While I have enjoyed a few books springing from the mind of her husband, I've yet to explore any of Janet Asimov's work. Wikipedia.org reports that she worked with her husband in bringing the Young Adult Norby series to life, and it also lists a handful of works associated to her own legacy. Asimov was born on this day in 1926.
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Award-winning actor Frank Finlay dabbled in the realm of Science Fiction with a role aboard Tobe Hooper's Lifeforce (1985) for Golan-Globus Productions. Though he's no longer with us, Finlay was born on this day in 1926.
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I've seen Lifeforce (1985), and I like to think of it as one of those films I watched so that you might not have to. Interested readers can find my review right here.
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I've seen Lifeforce (1985), and I like to think of it as one of those films I watched so that you might not have to. Interested readers can find my review right here.
I know, I know! Shame on me! I've never read any Piers Anthony, or -- at least -- I can't recall having read anything by one of Science Fiction and Fantasy's most prolific authors. However, I consider that the benefit of bucket lists. I'm presently on a short story kick, so maybe I'll seek out whether he has a collection available. Readers of his Xanth series certainly claim it's worth the time and investment. Anthony was born on this day in 1934.
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Ach! That's gonna leave a mark! Actor and stuntman Bobby Bass took one for the team -- the Star Trek team, that is -- with work in a wondrous six episodes. As a stuntman, Bass left an indelible mark -- or hand an indelible mark left on him -- in such genre projects as Westworld (1973), When Time Ran Out (1980), Megaforce (1982), and Predator (1987). Though he's no longer with us, Bass was born on this day in 1936.
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Fanboys love the original guest starring ladies from the classic Star Trek, and one of the third season's lovely ladies was Louise Sorel. (She's pictured above from "Requiem for Methuselah.") In her career, she also visited such franchises as The Incredible Hulk, Airplane II: The Sequel, and a wealth of more mainstream fare. Sorel was born on this day in 1940.
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1976's Logan's Run gave Michael Anderson, Jr. a wonderful little cameo-style appearance in the realm of Science Fiction. He's also been seen in Land of the Giants, the TV adaptation of The Martian Chronicles, and Psi Factor: Chronicles of the Paranormal. Anderson was born on this day in 1943.
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Though she blazed a trail only forty-one years long, Charla Doherty certainly packed in what she could while time allowed. Though she's likely more remembered for her stint in daytime television, genre fans can see her gifts on display in the SciFi/Cult flick Village Of The Giants (1965) directed by Bert I. Gordon. Though she's no longer with us, Doherty was born on this day in 1946.
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You play an alien at some point in your career, and you're likely to earn a mention in these pages: Frank Kopyc appeared as a Bolian ambassador (above far right) aboard Star Trek: Deep Space Nine's popular "Let He Who Is Without Sin ..." Kopyc was born on this day in 1948.
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The versatile Dorian Harewood joined Albert Finney aboard the SciFi/Thriller Looker (1981). The actor has also made contributions to such projects as Amerika, Sky Commanders (animated), Beauty and the Beast, Batman: The Animated Series, Time Trax, Viper, Superman: The Last Son of Krypton (1996), Batman Beyond (animated), Earth: Final Conflict, Stargate: SG-1, and Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles. Harewood was born on this day in 1950.
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The lovely Catherine Hicks was welcomed into Trek fandom when she appeared in the successful Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home as Gillian, an expert on humpback whales. A little more than a decade later, she joined another Trek veteran (Stephen Collins) as parents in the popular family drama, 7th Heaven. Hicks was born on this day in 1951.
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To those of you who've long said that nobody really dies in Science Fiction, Jack Klaff would have a word. His character -- 'Red Four' -- went out with a cinematic blaze of glory trying to save the Rebel Alliance from the approaching Galactic Empire in the original Star Wars. The actor also visited the Final Frontier with some uncredited appearances aboard Gerry Anderson's Space:1999 during its run. Klaff was born on this day in 1951.
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SciFiHistory.Net loves hot alien females, and one of the hotter ones of record aboard Star Trek: Voyager was Valerie Wildman; she appeared as Nevala in the fourth season outing, "Message In A Bottle." She's also explored SciFi with roles in Mars Attacks!, some voice work in Star Wars: Jedi Knight - Dark Forces II, and 2014's Earth To Echo. Wildman was born on this day in 1953.
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Before she took up the crusade for law and order for her work in television's Hunter series, Stepfanie Kramer took a ride on the wild side of Fantasy with a role aboard the short-lived The Secret Empire. Kramer was born on this day in 1956.
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Take note, readers: Leland Orser is arguably one of the greatest character actors of his generation. Whenever called up, he turns in a phenomenal performances, and genre fans are familiar from him in his roles aboard The X-Files, Star Trek: Deep Space Nine, Independence Day, Escape From L.A., Invader (aka Lifeform), Star Trek: Voyager, Alien: Resurrection (pictured), The Outer Limits, Daredevil, Star Trek: Enterprise, Touch, and Revolution. Orser was born on this day in 1960.
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After toiling for years in some largely forgettable Hong Kong actioners, the lovely Michelle Yeoh burst onto the international scene by appearing in the critically-praised Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon. Science Fiction fans will know her best from her work in Sunshine (2007), Babylon A.D. (2008), and Star Trek: Discovery. Yeoh was born on this day in 1962.
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I caught the pilot episode of Star Trek: Discovery when it first aired on cable television. Interested readers can find my review right here.
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I caught the pilot episode of Star Trek: Discovery when it first aired on cable television. Interested readers can find my review right here.
Actress, model, and Playboy temptress Lisa Boyle turned up a few times in the guise of the villainous 'Medusa' aboard the Fantasy-themed Black Scorpion television series. Other visits to the realms of the Fantastic include stops to Earth Girls Are Easy (1988), Terminal Voyage (1995), Alien Terminator (1995), Caged Heat (3000), Baywatch Nights, Dream Master: The Erotic Invader (1996), and Good Vs. Evil. Boyle was born on this day in 1964.
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Well before the days of Harry Potter, Britain's original superhero was none other than Sherlock Holmes. And purists will tell you that even he enjoyed an early incarnation, one provided by Paramount Pictures in the guise of Young Sherlock Holmes (1985). In this version, actor Alan Cox played 'Watson' to Nicholas Rowe's 'Sherlock.' Cox was born on this day in 1970.
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While others might find this controversial, I've often maintained that M. Night Shyamalan is little more than a one-hit wonder. Outside of his The Sixth Sense, I really haven't enjoyed any other movie or TV projects he's done (that I've seen). While he often flavors his stories with elements of the supernatural and Science Fiction, it takes a bit more depth to craft quality narratives than I've seen from him. Shyamalan was born on this day in 1970.
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The problem I have with most people who want to endlessly gripe about Fox Television constantly cancelling science fiction programs is that they typically ignore the reality of the situation: most shows that get shut down suffer that fate because they simply didn't catch fire in the here and now. Generally, there are usually as many good ideas as there are bad ideas that make up these programs, and there's probably no better example of that than Terra Nova. The show had a great premise -- in order to save mankind's future, a team of scientists and explorers are sent back in time to uncover a possible solution -- but then the writers never really focused on that idea until the lackluster ratings had killed the hour up against other shows on the tube.
Jason O'Mara was Terra Nova's capable lead. He was coming off a very solid performance in the Americanized version of the pretty stellar Life On Mars (hint: the U.S. version wasn't nearly as stellar), and, despite his charisma, there just wasn't enough there to stave off extinction. (Get it?)
O'Mara was born on this day in 1972.
Jason O'Mara was Terra Nova's capable lead. He was coming off a very solid performance in the Americanized version of the pretty stellar Life On Mars (hint: the U.S. version wasn't nearly as stellar), and, despite his charisma, there just wasn't enough there to stave off extinction. (Get it?)
O'Mara was born on this day in 1972.
Seriously, folks: I don't think I can heap any more praise on the time-travel hit, Source Code. If you haven't seen it, then you're missing some of Vera Farmiga's best work. She's moved on to play the creepy mother of Norman Bates on A&E's Bates Motel, but I'd love to see her land far more SciFi work. Farmiga was born on this day in 1973.
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Recently, Ever Carradine showed up aboard Hulu's adaptation of The Handmaid's Tale. She's also appeared on The Sentinel, Eureka, and Supernatural. Carradine was born on this day in 1974.
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A few years before she became a household name for her work on ABC TV's Alias, the lovely Melissa George turned heads with a small role aboard the SciFi/Cult film Dark City (1998). George was born on this day in 1976.
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Writer, producer, and director Josh Schwartz is one of the creative forces behind Marvel's Runaways for Hulu. Previously, he created the genre favorite Chuck for NBC. Schwartz was born on this day in 1976.
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The vivacious Jennifer Lyons has enjoyed a bit of genre exposure with work aboard The Amazing Spider-Man (2012) and Return Of The Killer Shrews (2012). Lyons was born on this day in 1977.
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HubbaHubba Alert! The dreamy Marisa Miller enjoyed a small but interesting role aboard the cinematic adaptation of R.I.P.D. (2013) for Universal Pictures. Miller was born on this day in 1978.
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Watch out, fandom: Monique Ganderton isn't just an exceptional actress -- she also performs stunts for some of the top names in the entertainment business. Still, SciFiHistory.Net loves tough ladies, and hats off to this one for securing roles in such properties as Mutant X, The 4400, Supernatural, Smallville (pictured above as Alia), and Continuum. Ganderton was born on this day in 1980.
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After enjoying some work in Science Fiction (lite) aboard CBS's Person Of Interest, Leslie Odom Jr. dabbled in the Fantasy-themed Gotham for Fox TV. Odom, Jr. was born on this day in 1981.
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Finally a curry I can digest! The delicious actress and supermodel Adrianne Curry made a storm a few years back showing up at ComicCom in the (ahem) rather popular 'Slave Leia' outfit, a gesture fanboys will be forever grateful for. Curry was born on this day in 1982.
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Lovely Romola Garai played mission specialist Rebecca Lane (pictured above) in 2013's The Last Days On Mars. Garai was born on this day in 1982.
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Buried somewhere under a mountain of make-up and prosthetics, I'm told there's an actor struggling to make his work known ... and in the case of Hulu's Prey (2020) that actor answers to the name of Dane DiLiegro. As the Predator, this man has some very big shoes to fill in one of Science Fiction's biggest franchises. DiLiegro was born on this day in 1988.
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The lovely Kacey Rohl (above right) went all 'sexy young librarian' for her work aboard The CW's Arrow. She's also scored screen time aboard V, Caprica, Fringe, Red Riding Hood (2011), Supernatural, Ghost Storm (2012), The Haunting Hour, The X-Files, iZombie, Once Upon A Time, Wayward Pines, and The Magicians. Rohl was born on this day in 1991.
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Sexy-beyond-belief Charlotte McKinney played a small but critical role aboard the failed Flatliners (2017) reboot. McKinney was born on this day in 1993.
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Amy Forsyth braved one of Syfy's creepier Fantasy creations, Channel Zero, during its 2017 season. She also appeared in several episodes of Syfy's Defiance. Forsyth was born on this day in 1995.
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Ty Simpkins braved dangers somewhat prehistoric for his role aboard the summer box office blockbuster Jurassic World (2015) for Universal Pictures. Simpkins was born on this day in 2001.
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On this day in 1936 (in Hungary), The Invisible Ray lit up theaters. Directed by Lambert Hillyer, the SciFi/Horror starred Boris Karloff, Bela Lugosi, and Frances Drake; and here's the plot summary as provided by IMDB.com:
"A scientist becomes murderous after discovering, and being exposed to the radiation of, a powerful new element called Radium X."
"A scientist becomes murderous after discovering, and being exposed to the radiation of, a powerful new element called Radium X."
A star is born ... and this one's a big'un! On this day in 1959 (in the U.S.), audiences were gobsmacked with The 30 Foot Bride Of Candy Rock! Directed by Sidney Miller, the SciFi/Comedy starred Lou Costello, Dorothy Provine, and Gale Gordon. According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:
"In one of his rare performances without Bud Abbott, Lou Costello plays a rubbish collector and inventor. When radiation in a nearby cave turns his girlfriend into a giantess, antics ensue as he tries to shrink her using one of his inventions."
"In one of his rare performances without Bud Abbott, Lou Costello plays a rubbish collector and inventor. When radiation in a nearby cave turns his girlfriend into a giantess, antics ensue as he tries to shrink her using one of his inventions."
On this day in 1970 (in Mexico), the 1954-produced SciFi/Drama The Venusian (aka Stranger From Venus) enjoyed a rare theatrical re-release. Directed by Burt Balaban, the feature film starred Patricia Neal, Helmut Dantine, and Derek Bond; and here's the plot summary as provided by IMDB.com:
"A stranger from Venus lands in Britain and forms a bond with a young American woman. He comes with a warning to Earth's leaders that they must eliminate all nuclear weapons if the peoples of the solar system are to survive."
"A stranger from Venus lands in Britain and forms a bond with a young American woman. He comes with a warning to Earth's leaders that they must eliminate all nuclear weapons if the peoples of the solar system are to survive."
On this day in 1981 (in Portugal), Roger Corman's Battle Beyond The Stars cruised into theatres. The SciFi feature starred Richard Thomas and John Saxon, and here's the plot summary as provided by IMDB.com:
"A young farmer sets out to recruit mercenaries to defend his peaceful planet, which is under threat of invasion by the evil tyrant Sador and his armada of aggressors."
"A young farmer sets out to recruit mercenaries to defend his peaceful planet, which is under threat of invasion by the evil tyrant Sador and his armada of aggressors."
A star is born! Something named Cyborg Cop can't be all that bad, right? And the fact that it premiered theatrically on this day in 1993 while being dumped into cinemaplexes all across South Africa can't be any indication of inferior quality, can it? Meh. I should've known better. Here's the summary, compliments of our friends at IMDB.com:
"Ex DEA agent Jack receives an emergency message from his brother Phillip, whose team was ambushed on the Caribbean island of St. Keith. Jack goes to St. Keith to find his brother, who has been turned into a cyborg by the drug runner he was after."
"Ex DEA agent Jack receives an emergency message from his brother Phillip, whose team was ambushed on the Caribbean island of St. Keith. Jack goes to St. Keith to find his brother, who has been turned into a cyborg by the drug runner he was after."
A star is born! On this day in 1993 (in Italy), Navigators Of The Space (aka Navigatori dello spazio), enjoyed its first theatrical exhibition ever. Written (in part) and directed by Camillo Teti, the SciFi/Fantasy starred Jesse Dann, Jeana Belle, and Gregory Badgewell. According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:
"An alien starship commanded by a robot Jay Seven, shipwrecks on earth. Jay Seven is helped in going back to his planet by a twelve year old boy, Bob. When Bob goes back to earth he finds out that five years have elapsed and he has to adjust himself to the new reality."
"An alien starship commanded by a robot Jay Seven, shipwrecks on earth. Jay Seven is helped in going back to his planet by a twelve year old boy, Bob. When Bob goes back to earth he finds out that five years have elapsed and he has to adjust himself to the new reality."
A star is born! On this day in 1993 (in the U.S.), The Meteor Man crashed down into Earth's theaters. Written and directed by Robert Townsend, the SciFi/Comedy starred Marla Gibbs, Eddie Griffin, and James Earl Jones. According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:
"A high school teacher from a troubled inner city Washington D.C. neighborhood becomes a super-powered hero and takes on the gang that has been terrorizing his streets."
"A high school teacher from a troubled inner city Washington D.C. neighborhood becomes a super-powered hero and takes on the gang that has been terrorizing his streets."
A star is born! On this day in 1999 (in the U.S.), the very Adult-themed Andromina: The Pleasure Planet enjoyed its U.S. premiere. Directed by Darren Patrick Moloney from a story by Louise Monclair, the SciFi/Fantasy starred Shyra Deland, Christian Boeving, and Mike Roman. According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:
"Disappointed that Andromina, the pleasure planet, has fallen on hard times, three men travel to a planet for women only to recruit females to bring back to the planet."
"Disappointed that Andromina, the pleasure planet, has fallen on hard times, three men travel to a planet for women only to recruit females to bring back to the planet."
A star is born! On this day in 2002 (in the U.S.), Dark Descent (aka Descent Into Darkness) took Science Fiction deep under the ocean. Written (in part) and directed by Daniel Knauf, the feature starred Dean Cain, Scott Wiper, and Biliana Petrinska. Here's the plot summary from IMDB.com:
"Deep in the Mariana Sea Trench, a corporate underwater mining complex has been built - an industrial Atlantis. When an accident in a dry-dock chamber kills several miners an investigator is sent to find the cause and immediately finds out that it was not an accident. He becomes caught in the middle of a deadly conflict between the miners and the corporation, and fights to stay alive and uncover the truth."
"Deep in the Mariana Sea Trench, a corporate underwater mining complex has been built - an industrial Atlantis. When an accident in a dry-dock chamber kills several miners an investigator is sent to find the cause and immediately finds out that it was not an accident. He becomes caught in the middle of a deadly conflict between the miners and the corporation, and fights to stay alive and uncover the truth."
Uh-oh: looks like someone's not happy about being on the menu! On this day in 2002 (in the Netherlands), Raptor sunk its teeth into the home video market. Directed by Jim Wynorski and John Blush, the SciFi/Fantasy starred Eric Roberts, Corbin Bernsen, and Melissa Brasselle; and here's the plot summary as provided by IMDB.com:
"When Sheriff Jim Tanner investigates a string of unexplained and grisly killings, he uncovers a prehistoric terror."
"When Sheriff Jim Tanner investigates a string of unexplained and grisly killings, he uncovers a prehistoric terror."
Oh, men and their machines! On this day in 2004 (in India), Taarzan: The Wonder Car ran circles around the box office. According to our friends at Google.com, here's the plot summary:
"Deven tries to sell the design of a futuristic car to Four Fox, who steals his design and kills him. Twelve years later his son rebuilds the car, which avenges his death."
"Deven tries to sell the design of a futuristic car to Four Fox, who steals his design and kills him. Twelve years later his son rebuilds the car, which avenges his death."
On this day in 2009 (in Poland), the 1965-produced Luna played for audiences in attendance of the Film And Art Festival Two Riversides. Written and directed by Pavel Klushantsev, here's the plot summary as provided by IMDB.com:
"Story of the Moon told by scientists. The prospects of the Moon's future exploration by humans with elements of science fiction dramatization by actors in the final part of the film."
"Story of the Moon told by scientists. The prospects of the Moon's future exploration by humans with elements of science fiction dramatization by actors in the final part of the film."
A star is born! On this day in 2012 (in the U.S.), Alien Dawn delivered death and destruction to the residents of Earth. Written and directed by Neil Johnson, the SciFi/Thriller starred Michael Abruscato, Tiffany Adams, and Alex Bell; and here's the plot summary as provided by IMDB.com:
"2012. The dawn of destruction. As giant alien machines enslave and feed off humanity, the few remaining survivors band together to form a armed militia that will be the last stand against total extinction."
"2012. The dawn of destruction. As giant alien machines enslave and feed off humanity, the few remaining survivors band together to form a armed militia that will be the last stand against total extinction."
On this day in 2015 (in Australia), the 1985-produced The Sea Serpent played for audiences in Sydney, Australia. Written and directed by Amando de Ossorio, the Fantasy/Horror starred Timothy Bottoms, Taryn Power, and Jared Martin; and here's the plot summary as provided by IMDB.com:
"A serpent, created by radioactivity, threatens a Spanish coastal town."
"A serpent, created by radioactivity, threatens a Spanish coastal town."
A star is born! On this day in 2016 (in the U.S.), 2 Lava 2 Lantula! enjoyed its broadcast television premiere. Directed by Nick Simon from a story by Neil Elman and Ashley O'Neil, the SciFi/Fantasy starred Steve Guttenberg, Michael Winslow, and Michele Weaver. According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:
"Colton West must defeat the lavalantulas once again."
"Colton West must defeat the lavalantulas once again."
A star is born! On this day in 2017 (in the United Kingdom and the U.S.), the Sharknado franchise raised the stakes yet again with the televised cinematic spectacle of Sharknado 5: Global Swarming. Directed by Anthony C. Ferranto from a story by Thunder Levin and Scotty Mullen, the Fantasy/Comedy starred Ian Ziering, Tara Reid, and Cassandra Scerbo. According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:
"With much of America lying in ruins, the rest of the world braces for a global sharknado, and Fin and his family must travel around the world to stop them."
"With much of America lying in ruins, the rest of the world braces for a global sharknado, and Fin and his family must travel around the world to stop them."
A star is born! On this day in 2018 (in Sweden), Beyond The Sky came down to the Earth's DVD machines (well, Sweden's, anyway). Written (in part) and directed by Fulvio Sestito, the SciFi/Drama starred Jordan Hinson, Ryan Carnes, and Martin Sensmeier. Here's the plot summary as provided by IMDB.com:
"While shooting a documentary to expose the lies of alien abductees, a provocative filmmaker and his crew encounter a young woman with a dark secret who leads them to uncover a disturbing truth."
For the record:
To the film's credit, Beyond The Sky earned a wee bit of praise from screenings on the film festival circuit.
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Via a distributor relationship, I was fortunate to receive a promotional copy of the flick during its original release. Interested in knowing my thoughts of the project? Interested readers can check out my review right here.
"While shooting a documentary to expose the lies of alien abductees, a provocative filmmaker and his crew encounter a young woman with a dark secret who leads them to uncover a disturbing truth."
For the record:
To the film's credit, Beyond The Sky earned a wee bit of praise from screenings on the film festival circuit.
ExtraExtra Alert:
Via a distributor relationship, I was fortunate to receive a promotional copy of the flick during its original release. Interested in knowing my thoughts of the project? Interested readers can check out my review right here.
A star is born! On this day in 2019 (in the U.S.), the SciFi/Anthology film Xenophobia gave audiences something to really be afraid about. Written by and directed by the team of Joe Castro, Thomas J. Churchill, and Steven J. Escobar, the SciFi/Fantasy starred Kristen Renton, Rachel Stirling, and Brinke Stevens. According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:
"Six complete strangers recall the details of their individual experiences with alien forces-sharing the terrifying stories of their abductions and possessions."
"Six complete strangers recall the details of their individual experiences with alien forces-sharing the terrifying stories of their abductions and possessions."
A star is born! On this day in 2021 (in Canada and the U.S.), 6:45 enjoyed a limited theatrical release. Written (in part) and directed by Craig Singer, the Horror/Fantasy starred Michael Reed, Augie Duke, and Armen Garo. According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:
"Planned as a romantic getaway to mend their struggling relationship, Bobby and Jules travel by ferry to an island town. On arrival, things seem okay, but slowly their dream trip turns into a repeating nightmare."
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In 2021, I was fortunate to receive an opportunity to view 6:45 in exchange for a complimentary review on SciFiHistory.Net. Interested in knowing what I thought of the project? Readers can find my review right here.
"Planned as a romantic getaway to mend their struggling relationship, Bobby and Jules travel by ferry to an island town. On arrival, things seem okay, but slowly their dream trip turns into a repeating nightmare."
ExtraExtra Alert:
In 2021, I was fortunate to receive an opportunity to view 6:45 in exchange for a complimentary review on SciFiHistory.Net. Interested in knowing what I thought of the project? Readers can find my review right here.
On this day in 1979, Battle Of The Planets aired "The Sky Is Falling! (Part 2)" This served as the forty-fifth episode of the program's first season, and here's the plot summary as provided by TV.com:
"With Mark still missing and the X-3 doomsday missile already have been launched and detonated, the only chance to save the Earth is if G-Force can launch Spectra's other X-3 missile to counteract the effects of the first missile."
"With Mark still missing and the X-3 doomsday missile already have been launched and detonated, the only chance to save the Earth is if G-Force can launch Spectra's other X-3 missile to counteract the effects of the first missile."
On this day in 1995 (in Romania), Star Trek: The Next Generation aired "The Wounded." Officially, this served as the twelfth episode in the program's fourth season, and here's the plot summary as provided by IMDB.com:
"After being fired upon by a Cardassian vessel, Picard races against time to find out the facts behind the Cardassian commander's claim that the Federation attacked one of their outposts."
"After being fired upon by a Cardassian vessel, Picard races against time to find out the facts behind the Cardassian commander's claim that the Federation attacked one of their outposts."
On this day in 1999, Stargate: SG-1 aired "Deadman Switch." This served as the seventh episode of the long-running program's third season, and here's the plot summary as detailed by IMDB.com:
"While on a mission to recover a UAV, SG1 are captured by a Bounty Hunter working for evil System Lord Sokar. He tells them there is a bounty on their capture, but offers to let them go if they help him capture a Goa'uld. The Goa'uld turns out to be a Tok'Ra. Can the team persuade the Bounty Hunter to release the Tok'Ra, but prevent SG1 from being handed over to Sokar?"
"While on a mission to recover a UAV, SG1 are captured by a Bounty Hunter working for evil System Lord Sokar. He tells them there is a bounty on their capture, but offers to let them go if they help him capture a Goa'uld. The Goa'uld turns out to be a Tok'Ra. Can the team persuade the Bounty Hunter to release the Tok'Ra, but prevent SG1 from being handed over to Sokar?"
On this day in 2000, Code Name: Eternity aired "Lose Your Dreams." This served as the twelfth episode of the program's first (and only) season, and here's the plot summary as provided by TV.com:
"Ethaniel dreams that Banning is going to kill him. He believes that this is a certainty and Laura tries to persuade him differently. To help do this she tells him that her old friend from university, Rosalind, is a dream specialist and has her own center where she helps people. If they go there Rosalind may be able to tell Ethaniel what his dreams mean and separate his real memories from them. When she does this what she uncovers is a big surprise to both Ethaniel and Laura."
"Ethaniel dreams that Banning is going to kill him. He believes that this is a certainty and Laura tries to persuade him differently. To help do this she tells him that her old friend from university, Rosalind, is a dream specialist and has her own center where she helps people. If they go there Rosalind may be able to tell Ethaniel what his dreams mean and separate his real memories from them. When she does this what she uncovers is a big surprise to both Ethaniel and Laura."
On this day in 2004, Stargate: SG-1 aired "Icon." This served as the fifth episode in the long-running program's eighth season, and here's the plot summary as detailed by IMDB.com:
"The discovery of the Stargate creates a war between two nations on the planet Tegalus with Daniel in the middle of it."
"The discovery of the Stargate creates a war between two nations on the planet Tegalus with Daniel in the middle of it."
On this day in 2006, The 4400 aired "The Starzl Mutation." This served as the ninth episode of the program's third season, and here's the plot summary from IMDB.com:
"A serial killer aims at people with a certain chromosome and Shawn gets a 4400 wedding cigar."
"A serial killer aims at people with a certain chromosome and Shawn gets a 4400 wedding cigar."
It all came down to this: on this day in 2010, A Good Knight's Quest closed out its only season with the airing of its twenty-fourth episode. According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:
"The final battle is here! Will the human race be enslaved?"
"The final battle is here! Will the human race be enslaved?"
On this day in 2012, Alphas aired "Alpha Dogs." This served as the third hour of the program's second (and final) season, and here's the plot summary as detailed by IMDB.com:
"An investigation leads Harken and Hicks to go undercover in a secret, underground Alphas-only Fight Club where they meet "Kat", an energetic fellow Alpha whose can instantly memorize any physical or mental skill."
"An investigation leads Harken and Hicks to go undercover in a secret, underground Alphas-only Fight Club where they meet "Kat", an energetic fellow Alpha whose can instantly memorize any physical or mental skill."
