Netflix certainly got into the business of Science Fiction and Fantasy in a big, big way when it released the first season of the German co-production Dark to the world masses on this day in 2017. With a big cast and even bigger ideas, Dark plumbed the depths of life and loss by way of time and interdimensional travel, all of which was linked to a small town seemingly in the middle of nowhere. The plotlines were a bit hard-to-follow at times -- such can be the nature of mind-blowing mythmaking -- but it all boiled down to the little, little secret of ... well ... I won't spoil it for you. I'll simply put up the series' premise as listed on IMDB.com:
"A family saga with a supernatural twist, set in a German town, where the disappearance of two young children exposes the relationships among four families."
For the record:
Dark lasted an incredible three seasons, though I thought the final season took the show it a bit more of a fantastical direction than perhaps audiences were used to up until that point. (That's not a complaint, just an observation.) Also, while December 1st was not the first episodes truly first screening (it played in 'special presentations a few times before public exhibition), I think it best to acknowledge the date in this space. Lastly, the show scored an impressive number of awards nominations and even a solid handful of impressive wins; so consider it definitely worth your time.
"A family saga with a supernatural twist, set in a German town, where the disappearance of two young children exposes the relationships among four families."
For the record:
Dark lasted an incredible three seasons, though I thought the final season took the show it a bit more of a fantastical direction than perhaps audiences were used to up until that point. (That's not a complaint, just an observation.) Also, while December 1st was not the first episodes truly first screening (it played in 'special presentations a few times before public exhibition), I think it best to acknowledge the date in this space. Lastly, the show scored an impressive number of awards nominations and even a solid handful of impressive wins; so consider it definitely worth your time.
Between the years of 1926 and 1952 (at the time of his passing), Ray Taylor worked as a director on an incredible one hundred and fifty different projects, some of which weren't completed until after he left us. Though I'm most impressed with his uncredited work aboard the original Flash Gordon (1936), he has a handful of other solid genre credentials under his belt. Though he's no longer with us, Taylor was born on this day in 1888.
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Late in his professional career, Dick Shawn scored some small roles that no doubt caught the attention of those paying close attention: he found himself gainfully employed aboard Tales From The Darkside, Faerie Tale Theatre, The Twilight Zone, Captain EO (1986), and Amazing Stories. Additionally, he was featured aboard the tepid Batman & Robin vocally as the 'Snow Miser.' Though he's no longer with us, Shawn was born on this day in 1923.
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Actor and stuntman Eddie Smith built a career by squeezing himself into whatever spaces were available. So far as genre appearances go, he enjoyed a bit of screen time aboard Batman, The Invaders, Marooned (1969), Diamonds Are Forever (1971), Kolchak: The Night Stalker, and Futureworld (1976). Though he's no longer with us, Smith was born on this day in 1924.
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The venerable James Greene not only made an appearance aboard the popular Star Trek spin-off Star Trek: The Next Generation but also he went on to guest roles aboard Star Trek: Deep Space Nine and Star Trek: Voyager. Furthermore, he managed to find employment aboard Max Headroom, Alien Nation, Quantum Leap, Philadelphia Experiment II (1993), The Adventures Of Brisco County Jr., Charmed, and ABC TV's short-lived Miracles. Though he's no longer with us, Greene was born on this day in 1926.
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As much as I totally dug Star Trek: Deep Space Nine, I'll still freely admit that the Bajorans weren't always my favorite creation for the greater Trek universe. I did enjoy the more political-charged stories -- especially those pitting Bajor against those evil Cardassian overseers -- but "it is what it is." In any event, the great Robert Symonds (above left) made an appearance on the program in the hour titled "Accession." The actor also appeared on Future Cop, The Six Million Dollar Man, Knight Rider, Airwolf, and the popular Quantum Leap for good measure. Though he's no longer with us, Symonds was born on this day in 1926.
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Are you kidding me? What an incredible name! Malachi Throne! Wow! That's right out of a Stephen King novel! I recognize the man right away from his role in Star Trek's classic "The Cage" (retooled in the program's first season as "The Menagerie"), but I didn't realize he's been in far more, including The Outer Limits, Lost In Space, The Time Tunnel, Voyage To The Bottom Of The Sea, The Six Million Dollar Man, Ark II, Project U.F.O., Star Trek: The Next Generation, M.A.N.T.I.S., Babylon 5, and Star Trek New Voyages: Phase II. He's definitely a SciFi veteran! Though he's no longer with us, Throne was born on this day in 1928.
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Fans of 1970's television remember David Doyle as Bosley aboard the crime drama Charlie's Angels, but I remember him from his role aboard the excellent SciFi conspiracy thriller Capricorn One. Though he's no longer with us, Doyle was born on this day in 1929.
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How good is Science Fiction? It's so good it even wooed critical darling and occasional funnyman Woody Allen into the fold. Allen brought his absurd comic genius to life in Sleeper (1973), the story of a humble store owner being brought out of cryostasis to fight the government. Allen was born on this day in 1935.
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Despite all of Farscape's greatness, the one area I've always said the writers struggled was in creating secondary characters almost seemingly only for the purpose of comic relief. Utu-Noranti -- as the kindly old medicine woman -- was one such character. Every now and then, they'd come up with something useful for her to do, but far too much of the time she was around only for a comic quip here or there. Still, actress Melissa Jaffer did what she could with the creation. As of late, she appeared as well in the stellar Mad Max: Fury Road (2015). Jaffer was born on this day back in 1936.
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Even though I'm one of history's biggest Superman fans, I never much cared for Superman III (1983). Clearly, it was constructed to be the most commercial of the series, so I didn't have much use for a story that involved a hapless computer genius played by comedian Richard Pryor being duped into a scheme to bring down Big Blue. Though he's no longer with us, Pryor was born on this day in 1940.
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Syd Dutton is a special effects artist whose work has been on display in such genre staples as Buck Rogers In The 25th Century (1979), Blade Runner (1982), Dune (1984), The Shadow (1994), Star Trek: First Contact (1996), The Time Machine (2002), Serenity (2005), and Zombieland (2009). Dutton was born on this day in 1944.
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The great Maggie Steed played a role in "Quarantine," a 1992 episode of the popular Red Dwarf franchise ... and that's about all I can find of her travels in the realm of Science Fiction. Steed was born on this day in 1946.
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The late Mik Scriba leaves behind a film legacy of nearly one hundred different screen credits. Genre fans might recognize him from work in Quantum Leap, Visitors From The Unknown, Roswell (1994), The X-Files, Crusade, Special Unit 2, and Threshold. Though he's no longer with us, Scriba was born on this day in 1947.
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The delicious Adult film actress Colleen Brennan has enjoyed (ahem) a bit of exposure in some Adult/SciFi releases. If you're interested in knowing a bit more, then Google as you like such releases as Invasion Of The Bee Girls (1973), The Beast And The Vixens (1974), or Sex Crimes 2084 (1985). Brennan was born on this day in 1949.
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Actress and producer Heather Lowe doesn't have a huge catalogue of work in front of the camera, but she did squeeze in some appearances in genre-specific projects. Fans might notice her in small roles aboard The Sixth Sense, Battle For The Planet Of The Apes (1973), The Spiral Staircase (1975), and The Greatest American Hero. Lowe was born on this day in 1951.
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Hollywood heavyweight Treat Williams enjoyed a nifty li'l cameo aboard a nifty li'l SciFi flick we call Star Wars: Episode V - The Empire Strikes Back (1980). As far as genre stuff goes, Treat doesn't do all that much: he has done work aboard Tales From The Crypt, Batman: The Animated Series, The Phantom (1996), Deep Rising, and a TV-miniseries adaptation of Journey To The Center Of The Earth. Though he's no longer with us, Williams was born on this day in 1951.
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The luminous Cyrielle Clair lit up the silver screen with a role aboard the Fantasy-themed Sword of the Valiant: The Legend of Sir Gawain and the Green Knight (1984). Clair was born on this day in 1955.
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Mark Thompson hasn't made Science Fiction his primary stomping grounds, but he has enjoyed exposure in such properties as Quantum Leap, The Adventures of Brisco Country Jr., Perversions of Science, and Ben 10. Thompson was born on this day in 1955.
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Julee Cruise's haunting vocals helped enhance the Fantasy visionary experience that was David Lynch's Twin Peaks. Cruise was born on this day in 1956.
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As can happen when you're creating new worlds and the new species to go along with them, SciFi tends to bury its own: that is, actors and actresses get buried under prosthetics and latex in order to bring new life to the big and small screens. Such is the case for Deep Roy, the actor who inhabited the role of 'Keenser' for Star Trek (2009), Star Trek Into Darkness (2013), and Star Trek Beyond (2016). Roy was born on this day in 1957.
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Timeless talent and beauty made Carol Alt into a big-time movie star ... and all that happened on top of an incredibly successful modeling career that got her started in the business. Genre fans have enjoyed her contributions to such properties as Speaking Of The Devil (1991), Baywatch Nights, Storm Trooper (1998), Revelation (1999), Snakehead Terror (2004), Swarmed (2005), and Mattie Fresno And The Holoflux Universe (2007). Alt was born on this day in 1960.
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Jeremy Northam enjoyed leading man status in the guise of 'Morgan Sullivan' aboard the SciFi/Mystery Cypher (2002) for Miramax Pictures. Northam was born on this day in 1961.
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Actress Antoinette Byron tossed back a few while sharing some laughs alongside genre regular Bruce Campbell aboard Man With The Screaming Brain (2005) for Sci Fi Pictures. She also paid a visit to the world of TV's Time Trax during its run. Byron was born on this day in 1962.
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Earlier in her career, the stunning-to-look-at Katherine LaNasa had a role in the SciFi franchise Sliders. (I say too bad she couldn't hang around for the entire run! Am I right, guys?) LaNasa was born on this day in 1966.
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As part of Lost's 'The Island' and its mysterious 'The Others', Nestor Carbonell played Richard Alpert, a seemingly ageless man who always appeared to know far more than he ever let on. (Spoiler alert: given the fact that they were all dead once it was over anyway, we'll just chalk that up to Carbonell's skills as a talented thespian!) Carbonell was born on this day in 1967.
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HubbaHubba Alert! The lovely Julie Condra explored the strange new TV world that was Eerie, Indiana during its time in broadcast. She also paid visits to the franchises of Weird Science and Viper. Condra was born on this day in 1970.
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Unfunny comedienne Sarah Silverman took time off from offending Catholics and generally being a nuisance socially to make a very special guest-star appearance aboard Star Trek: Voyager back in the mid-90's. Bless her heart! Silverman was born on this day in 1970.
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We've all been waiting for the smart and sexy Emily Mortimer to finally make an appearance in Science Fiction (well, at least I have), and our wishes finally came true: in 2016, she appeared in Spectral, a SciFi/Thriller about a Special Ops team fighting otherworldly beings in New York. Mortimer was born on this day in 1971.
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Kudos go out to actor Ron Melendez for taking time to squeeze roles aboard Sliders, Awake, and (most recently) Fox TV's Minority Report in for good measure. Melendez was born on this day in 1972.
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Fighting supersized monsters usually falls under the domain of SciFi, and fight supersized monsters is just what Greg Grunberg and the affable Lombardo Boyar did in the delightfully zany Big Ass Spider (2013). The talented actor has also secured roles in The X-Files and Dawn of the Planet of the Apes (2014). Boyar was born on this day in 1973.
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David Hornsby enjoyed a modest amount of screen time aboard Aliens Vs. Predator: Requiem (2007), arguably one of the 'lesser' entries into the greater Alien universe. To his credit, the actor has also voiced a fair number of characters in the animated world of Ben 10. Hornsby was born on this day in 1975.
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Hmm. I held on with Syfy's Helix as long as I could, peeps (a few episode), but like so many programs that come from the purported SciFi channel the whole affair seemed like something I'd already seen before on another program under another name. That happens. In any event, Mark Ghanime played Major Sergio Balleseros aboard the signature program, and he's a veteran of other shows like Smallville, Supernatural, Arrow, and Soldiers of the Apocalypse. Ghanime was born on this day in 1977.
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Some days, I just don't understand the internet. For example, why were so many Star Wars fans disappointed with Rogue One: A Star Wars Story (2016)? For the most part, I found the flick thrilling, and I definitely enjoyed all of the performances, including newcomer Riz Ahmed in the guise of 'Bodhi Rook.' Ahmed was born on this day in 1982.
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When she was but an urchin, French-born Judith Vittet shone in the SciFi/Fantasy The City Of Lost Children for Studios 91 Arpajon, a work for which she received a Saturn nomination. Vittet was born on this day in 1984.
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Those of you who have yet to check out Amazon Studios' stellar Philip K. Dick's Electric Dreams series really need to get on that. When you do, you'll be rewarded with the lovely Janelle Monáe playing one of the loveliest forms of Artificial Intelligence yet. Monae was born on this day in 1985.
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Adult film temptress Chanel Preston has given genre fans one more reason to seek out and explore the female form with her revealing work aboard X-Men XXX: An Axel Braun Parody (2014) and Avengers Vs. X-Men XXX: An Axel Braun Parody (2015). I've done a bit of websearching, and I've noticed she's downright awesome in several cosplay roles as well. Preston was born on this day in 1985.
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I totally missed Lifetime's foray into the realm of SciFi -- The Lottery -- when it aired in 2014. That's not a surprise necessarily as I'm not a regular watcher of the network, but the premise involving a future world's fertility issues is usually something that intrigues me. In any event, that program starred the lovely Karissa Lee Staples, a comely newcomer I'd definitely tune in to watch. Staples was born on this day in 1987.
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In X-Men: First Class, Zoe Kravitz played the mutant Angel Salvadore who starts out as one of the good guys ... but, boy oh boy, as soon as the going gets tough, she jumps ship to the Dark Side! Kravitz was born on this day in 1988.
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The fresh-faced Olivia Grace Applegate squeezed herself into a small guest visit aboard Fox TV's The Gifted during its 2019 season. She also enjoyed a pair of visits to the world of the Apocalypse/Drama Revolution back in 2014. Applegate was born on this day in 1991.
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On this day in 1932 (per AllMovie.com), the big screen adaptation of H.G. Wells' Island Of Lost Souls premiered in the United States. The feature starred Charles Laughton and Bela Lugosi, and here's the plot summary citation from IMDB.com:
"An obsessed scientist conducts profane experiments in evolution, eventually establishing himself as the self-styled demigod to a race of mutated, half-human abominations."
"An obsessed scientist conducts profane experiments in evolution, eventually establishing himself as the self-styled demigod to a race of mutated, half-human abominations."
A star is born! On this day in 1944 (in the U.S.), House Of Frankenstein first opened its doors -- cinematically, that is -- for guests ... and it looks like the Wolfman himself showed up! Directed by Erle C. Kenton, the Fantasy/Horror starred Boris Karloff, Lon Chaney Jr., and J. Carroll Naish. According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:
"A deranged scientist escapes from prison and recruits Dracula, Frankenstein's monster and the Wolf Man to get revenge on his behalf."
"A deranged scientist escapes from prison and recruits Dracula, Frankenstein's monster and the Wolf Man to get revenge on his behalf."
On this day in 1947, The Invisible Man appeared in theaters for a rare theatrical re-release. Directed by James Whale, the SciFi feature starred Claude Rains and Gloria Stuart, and here's the plot summary as provided by IMDB.com:
"Working in Dr. Cranley's laboratory, scientist Jack Griffin was always given the latitude to conduct some of his own experiments. His sudden departure, however, has Cranley's daughter Flora worried about him. Griffin has taken a room at the nearby Lion's Head Inn, hoping to reverse an experiment he conducted on himself that made him invisible. Unfortunately, the drug he used has also warped his mind, making him aggressive and dangerous. He's prepared to do whatever it takes to restore his appearance, and several will die in the process."
"Working in Dr. Cranley's laboratory, scientist Jack Griffin was always given the latitude to conduct some of his own experiments. His sudden departure, however, has Cranley's daughter Flora worried about him. Griffin has taken a room at the nearby Lion's Head Inn, hoping to reverse an experiment he conducted on himself that made him invisible. Unfortunately, the drug he used has also warped his mind, making him aggressive and dangerous. He's prepared to do whatever it takes to restore his appearance, and several will die in the process."
On this day in 1980 (in Portugal), the makers of Flesh Gordon went deeper into the realm of adult-themed Science Fiction with the release of Star Virgin! The feature starred Penthouse pin-up girl Kari Klark (link), and here's the plot summary from IMDB.com:
"A futuristic robot teaches a Space Virgin of sex via various vignettes, such as two cheerleaders using oil to rape an unconscious quarterback to revive him for a game, a rendition of Eden, and Dracula preparing a female victim."
"A futuristic robot teaches a Space Virgin of sex via various vignettes, such as two cheerleaders using oil to rape an unconscious quarterback to revive him for a game, a rendition of Eden, and Dracula preparing a female victim."
On this day in 1983 (in Australia), Spacehunter: Adventures In The Forbidden Zone enjoyed its theatrical release. Directed by Lamont Johnson, the SciFi feature starred Peter Strauss and Molly Ringwald, and here's the plot summary as provided by IMDB.com:
"On a distant planet inhabited by mutants, two bounty-hunters race to rescue three Earth female captives from the clutches of an evil mutant warlord."
"On a distant planet inhabited by mutants, two bounty-hunters race to rescue three Earth female captives from the clutches of an evil mutant warlord."
On this day in 1983 (in Spain), the Fantasy-themed The Throne Of Fire enjoyed its big screen release. The feature starred Sabrina Siani and Pietro Torrisi, and here's the premise that's been provided by the fine folks at IMDB.com:
"A mighty hero battles the son of Satan and his evil witch ally to save a kingdom from being taken over by the duo."
"A mighty hero battles the son of Satan and his evil witch ally to save a kingdom from being taken over by the duo."
On this day in 1983 (in Portugal), Timerider: The Adventure Of Lyle Swann traveled through time to appear in theaters. Written and directed by William Dear, the SciFi/Comedy starred Fred Ward and Belinda Bauer, and here's the plot summary as provided by IMDB.com:
"A maverick motorbike racer wanders into a top-secret time-travel research test site which unintentionally teleports him to the mid-1800s and ends up having to fight violent outlaws for his survival."
"A maverick motorbike racer wanders into a top-secret time-travel research test site which unintentionally teleports him to the mid-1800s and ends up having to fight violent outlaws for his survival."
On this day in 1984 (in the Philippines), Time Walker stepped up to the cinematic plate. The SciFi/Horror feature starred Ben Murphy and Nina Axelrod, and here's the plot summary as provided by IMDB.com:
"An alien, buried in King Tut's tomb, terrorizes a college campus."
"An alien, buried in King Tut's tomb, terrorizes a college campus."
A star is born! On this day in 1988 (in the U.S.), Death House enjoyed its theatrical debut. Directed by John Saxon, the Horror/Fantasy starred Dennis Cole, Anthony Franciosa, and Dana Lis Mason. According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:
"A renegade federal agent uses a new drug to create an army of unbeatable warriors."
"A renegade federal agent uses a new drug to create an army of unbeatable warriors."
On this day in 1989 (in the U.S.), Dr. Caligari went into the movie business. Written (in part) and directed by Stephen Sayadian, the SciFi/Comedy starred Madeleine Reynal, Fox Harris, and Laura Albert. According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:
"Mrs. Van Houten has shown signs of losing touch with reality, and her husband discusses possible treatment with Dr. Caligari, who says Mrs. Van Houten has a disease of the libido. The staff want Dr. Caligari removed from their facility due to her controversial experiments with electroshock and hypothalamus injections. As Dr. Caligari continues experimenting with her patients, her daughter and son-in-law attempt to stop her."
"Mrs. Van Houten has shown signs of losing touch with reality, and her husband discusses possible treatment with Dr. Caligari, who says Mrs. Van Houten has a disease of the libido. The staff want Dr. Caligari removed from their facility due to her controversial experiments with electroshock and hypothalamus injections. As Dr. Caligari continues experimenting with her patients, her daughter and son-in-law attempt to stop her."
On this day in 1994 (in the Netherlands), Timecop starting ticking down its theatrical clock. Directed by Peter Hyams, the SciFi/Actioner starred Jean-Claude Van Damme and Mia Sara, and here's the plot summary from IMDB.com:
"Max Walker, an officer for a security agency that regulates time travel, must fend for his life against a shady politician who's intent on changing the past to control the future."
"Max Walker, an officer for a security agency that regulates time travel, must fend for his life against a shady politician who's intent on changing the past to control the future."
On this day in 1995, the cult-themed telefilm titled The Adventures of Captain Zoom In Outer Space played in TV syndication. Initially intended as a TV pilot, Captain Zoom apparently never garnered the kind of attention it needed to actually get picked up, though I have traded words with folks online who allege to have seen its supposed hourly episodes. Still, the pilot flick was smart and funny and boasted such possible cast members as Ron Perlman, the lovely Liz Vassey, and even Star Trek's Nichelle Nichols in a key role. Here's the plot summary as provided by our friends at IMDB.com:
"The forces of evil are attempting to recapture a human-inhabited Earth-like planet that has been liberated by rebels. The son of one of the rebel leaders, an electronic genius, searches the galaxy for a hero and finds Captain Zoom, star of a 1950s TV series. He is transported to the planet as its savior, which role he must play despite himself."
"The forces of evil are attempting to recapture a human-inhabited Earth-like planet that has been liberated by rebels. The son of one of the rebel leaders, an electronic genius, searches the galaxy for a hero and finds Captain Zoom, star of a 1950s TV series. He is transported to the planet as its savior, which role he must play despite himself."
A star is born! On this day in 2003 (in New Zealand), Frodo Baggins finally overcame his unhealthy obsession with jewelry when the good people of Wellington were treated to the theatrical premiere of The Lord Of The Rings: The Return Of The King. Directed by Peter Jackson and adapted from the works of J.R.R. Tolkien, the Fantasy feature starred Elijah Wood, Viggo Mortensen, and Ian McKellen. According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:
"Gandalf and Aragorn lead the World of Men against Sauron's army to draw his gaze from Frodo and Sam as they approach Mount Doom with the One Ring."
"Gandalf and Aragorn lead the World of Men against Sauron's army to draw his gaze from Frodo and Sam as they approach Mount Doom with the One Ring."
A star is born! On this day in 2005 (in Armenia, Belarus, Kazakhstan, Russia, and the Ukraine), Aeon Flux herself crawled onto the silver screen. Directed by Karyn Kusama, the SciFi/Fantasy starred Charlize Theron, Frances McDormand, and Sophie Okonedo. According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:
"Æon Flux is a mysterious assassin working for the Monicans, a group of rebels trying to overthrow the government. When she is sent on a mission to kill the Chairman, a whole new mystery is found."
For the record:
In response to actress Theron's work in the film, 2005's The Stinkers Bad Movie Awards nominated her in the category of 'Worst Actress.'
"Æon Flux is a mysterious assassin working for the Monicans, a group of rebels trying to overthrow the government. When she is sent on a mission to kill the Chairman, a whole new mystery is found."
For the record:
In response to actress Theron's work in the film, 2005's The Stinkers Bad Movie Awards nominated her in the category of 'Worst Actress.'
On this day in 2005, Deep Rescue enjoyed its U.S. theatrical release. Written and directed by Chris Bremble, the SciFi/Drama starred Tamara Davis and Dale Midkiff, and here's the plot summary as provided by IMDB.com:
"The crew of the Discovery struggle to survive and escape to the surface after the Space Shuttle ditches into the Atlantic Ocean."
"The crew of the Discovery struggle to survive and escape to the surface after the Space Shuttle ditches into the Atlantic Ocean."
A star is born! On this day in 2007 (in the U.S.), Apollo 54 played for audiences in attendance of the Anchorage International Film Festival. Written (in part) and directed by Giordano Giulivi, the SciFi/Fantasy starred Duccio Giulivi, Luca Silvani, and Mariapina Bellisario. According to our friends at TVGuide.com, here's the plot summary:
"A warm-hearted homage to the inventive, low-budget space operas of the 1950s, director Giordano Giulivi's sepia-toned sci-fi adventure follows a fair-haired scientist and his faithful but dimwitted co-pilot as they blast off into space on a mission to conquer a mysterious alien menace. A bizarre television signal has rendered the majority of the Italian populace brain-dead, rendering a rural scientist named Bobby Joe that last hope for humanity. Upon discovering a cable leading into the clouds, Bobby Joe constructs an interstellar cable car and recruits his longtime friend Jim Bob to come aboard as his co-pilot. As the adventurous pair travels thousands of light miles through some of the darkest corners of the cosmos, they prepare to confront the source of this strange digital plague."
"A warm-hearted homage to the inventive, low-budget space operas of the 1950s, director Giordano Giulivi's sepia-toned sci-fi adventure follows a fair-haired scientist and his faithful but dimwitted co-pilot as they blast off into space on a mission to conquer a mysterious alien menace. A bizarre television signal has rendered the majority of the Italian populace brain-dead, rendering a rural scientist named Bobby Joe that last hope for humanity. Upon discovering a cable leading into the clouds, Bobby Joe constructs an interstellar cable car and recruits his longtime friend Jim Bob to come aboard as his co-pilot. As the adventurous pair travels thousands of light miles through some of the darkest corners of the cosmos, they prepare to confront the source of this strange digital plague."
On this day in 2011 (in South Korea), 51 enjoyed its theatrical release. The feature starred Bruce Boxleitner and Tammi Arender, and here's the plot summary that's listed on IMDB.com:
"51 chronicles what happens after political pressure from the American public forces the Air Force to provide a few well-known reporters with limited access to the most secretive base on the planet: Area 51. When one of the base's hidden 'long term visitors' exploits this unprecedented visit as a chance to liberate himself and his fellow alien captives, Area 51 turns from a secure government base to a horrifying destination of terror."
"51 chronicles what happens after political pressure from the American public forces the Air Force to provide a few well-known reporters with limited access to the most secretive base on the planet: Area 51. When one of the base's hidden 'long term visitors' exploits this unprecedented visit as a chance to liberate himself and his fellow alien captives, Area 51 turns from a secure government base to a horrifying destination of terror."
On this day in 2011 (in Hungary), the SciFi/Thriller Doomsday Prophecy enjoyed its premiere on home video. The feature starred A.J. Buckley and Jewel Staite, and here's the plot summary that's provided via IMDB.com:
"Based on the 2012 end-of-world prophesy where two unlikely characters team up to solve a mystery that just might save the world."
"Based on the 2012 end-of-world prophesy where two unlikely characters team up to solve a mystery that just might save the world."
On this day in 2012, the SciFi/Telefilm Dragon Wasps flew into existence with some buzz. The feature starred Corin Nemec and Dominika Juillet, and here's the plot summary compliments of IMDB.com:
"A scientist enlists the help of the US army to investigate the mysterious disappearance of her father, deep in the Belizean jungle. Caught in the crossfire between a brutal guerrilla army controlled by a mystical warlord, they are also confronted by an even bigger terror giant mutated wasps that are, for some reason, thirsty for blood."
"A scientist enlists the help of the US army to investigate the mysterious disappearance of her father, deep in the Belizean jungle. Caught in the crossfire between a brutal guerrilla army controlled by a mystical warlord, they are also confronted by an even bigger terror giant mutated wasps that are, for some reason, thirsty for blood."
On this day in 2017, Alien Invasion: S.U.M.1 enjoyed its U.S. theatrical release. Directed and written by Christian Pasquariello, the SciFi/Thriller starred Iwan Rheon and Rainer Werner, and here's the premise that's listed on IMDB.com:
"An aggressive race of aliens took over Planet Earth and humanity's at its end, living in giant bunkers below ground. Young Military rookie S.U.M.1 is sent to the surface to save a group of unprotected survivors."
"An aggressive race of aliens took over Planet Earth and humanity's at its end, living in giant bunkers below ground. Young Military rookie S.U.M.1 is sent to the surface to save a group of unprotected survivors."
On this day in 2017, Future '38 enjoyed its U.S. domestic release. The SciFi/Comedy starred Betty Gilpin and Nick Westrate, and here's the plot summary that's provided by Amazon.com:
"American agent time-travels to 2018AD! He finds a strange world of silvery sky-scrapers, connected computers, and working women! He fights the Fuhrer and goes gaga for a gal... but will he leave his love to save civilization?"
"American agent time-travels to 2018AD! He finds a strange world of silvery sky-scrapers, connected computers, and working women! He fights the Fuhrer and goes gaga for a gal... but will he leave his love to save civilization?"
A star is born! On this day in 2017 (in the U.S.), the Nemesis saga grew by one more cinematic installment with the release of Nemesis 5: The New Model. Directed by Dustin Ferguson, the SciFi/Fantasy starred Dawna Lee Heising, Mel Novak, and Sue Price. According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:
"It is the year 2077 and terrorist organization known as The Red Army Hammerheads now dominate the Earth. The fate of humanity now rests in the hands of The New Model, Ari Frost. Trained under the wing of Alex Rain, she must form an army of Cyborg Humans to take down the regime and regain control. After all, 86.5% is still considered human."
For the record:
To the film's credit, Nemesis 5 scored a wealth of recognition from both the 2018 Los Angeles Nollywood Film Awards and the 2018 Lucky Strike Film Festival.
"It is the year 2077 and terrorist organization known as The Red Army Hammerheads now dominate the Earth. The fate of humanity now rests in the hands of The New Model, Ari Frost. Trained under the wing of Alex Rain, she must form an army of Cyborg Humans to take down the regime and regain control. After all, 86.5% is still considered human."
For the record:
To the film's credit, Nemesis 5 scored a wealth of recognition from both the 2018 Los Angeles Nollywood Film Awards and the 2018 Lucky Strike Film Festival.
On this day in 2017 (in Sweden), The Humanity Bureau opened its doors for theatrical business. The SciFi feature starred Nicolas Cage and Sarah Lind, and here's the plot summary as provided by IMDB.com:
"A dystopian thriller set in the year 2030 that sees the world in a permanent state of economic recession and facing serious environmental problems as a result of global warming."
"A dystopian thriller set in the year 2030 that sees the world in a permanent state of economic recession and facing serious environmental problems as a result of global warming."
On this day in 1961 (in the U.S.), The Twilight Zone aired "The Jungle," the story of a businessman who finds himself haunted by his recent trip to Africa after receiving the warnings of a witch doctor. It was the twelfth episode of their third season.
On this day in 1965, Lost In Space aired "The Raft." This served as the twelfth episode in the program's first season, and here's the plot summary that's been provided by IMDB.com:
"Will's "message in a bottle" experiments deplete the supply of fuel for the Jupiter 2. John and Don work on an alternate fuel source, but they cannot stabilize the output. Deciding to build a smaller, 2-man craft, they pull the reactor chamber out and use Will's experiments to construct a "space raft"."
"Will's "message in a bottle" experiments deplete the supply of fuel for the Jupiter 2. John and Don work on an alternate fuel source, but they cannot stabilize the output. Deciding to build a smaller, 2-man craft, they pull the reactor chamber out and use Will's experiments to construct a "space raft"."
On this day in 1967, Captain Scarlet and the Mysterons aired "Special Assignment." This served as the tenth episode of the program's only season, and here's the plot summary from IMDB.com:
"The Mysterons threaten to obliterate North America, but Spectrum is left without its number one agent when Scarlet is dismissed for gambling offences."
"The Mysterons threaten to obliterate North America, but Spectrum is left without its number one agent when Scarlet is dismissed for gambling offences."
On this day in 1967 (in the U.S.), Star Trek continued its bold course through its second season, airing "Friday's Child" as part of the line-up. The episode guest-starred the lovely Julie Newmar, and the action pitted the trinity -- Kirk, Spock, and McCoy -- against some Klingons scheming for an alliance with the warrior people of Capella IV.
On this day in 1968, Irwin Allen's Land of the Giants aired "The Creed." This served as the ninth episode of the program's first season, and here's the plot summary that's been provided via IMDB.com:
"While out foraging for food, Barry collapses in pain and it soon becomes apparent that he is suffering from appendicitis. It is then decided that Betty, who has nurses training, will perform the operation. Steve and Mark then go to a local hospital to get the supplies needed for the operation. However, they soon encounter sympathetic Doctor Brulle, who decides to help the castaways and supply them with a medical kit that was on another ship that crashed on the planet on one condition; that Fitzhugh helps to translate a medical encyclopedia that is written in German. After the terms are agreed upon, the doctor supplies them with the medical kit and the rest of the castaways transport Barry to a clearing in the forest for the operation. Unfortunately, a janitor who felt the doctor was treating him badly, follows the doctor and reports him to the police."
"While out foraging for food, Barry collapses in pain and it soon becomes apparent that he is suffering from appendicitis. It is then decided that Betty, who has nurses training, will perform the operation. Steve and Mark then go to a local hospital to get the supplies needed for the operation. However, they soon encounter sympathetic Doctor Brulle, who decides to help the castaways and supply them with a medical kit that was on another ship that crashed on the planet on one condition; that Fitzhugh helps to translate a medical encyclopedia that is written in German. After the terms are agreed upon, the doctor supplies them with the medical kit and the rest of the castaways transport Barry to a clearing in the forest for the operation. Unfortunately, a janitor who felt the doctor was treating him badly, follows the doctor and reports him to the police."
On this day in 1973, Star Trek: The Animated Series aired the 13th episode of its first season. "The Ambergris Element" saw the crew of the starship Enterprise investigating a water-world where Kirk and Spock are converted into water-breathers.
It all came down to this: on this day in 1976, the curious, curious journey that was the cult series Star Maidens came to its end with the airing of its thirteenth and final episode. It was titled "The Enemy," and here's the plot summary from IMDB.com:
"Agreement now reached on the exchange of hostages, the two ships head off from earth and Medusa. But a deadly ancient enemy of the Medusans has found them. The ships have no weapons: can Rudi come up with a plan to save them all?"
"Agreement now reached on the exchange of hostages, the two ships head off from earth and Medusa. But a deadly ancient enemy of the Medusans has found them. The ships have no weapons: can Rudi come up with a plan to save them all?"
On this day in 1979 (in the United Kingdom), Doctor Who aired "Nightmare In Eden: Part 2." This served as the fourteenth episode in the program's seventeenth season, and here's the plot summary as provided by IMDB.com:
"The unstable interphase of the two ships opens up unexpected passageways for dangerous monsters caged in an electronic zoo aboard the cruise ship to escape. Meanwhile, as an attempt is made to hook Romana on vraxoin, the Doctor discovers a mystery man aboard ship to whom he gives chase."
"The unstable interphase of the two ships opens up unexpected passageways for dangerous monsters caged in an electronic zoo aboard the cruise ship to escape. Meanwhile, as an attempt is made to hook Romana on vraxoin, the Doctor discovers a mystery man aboard ship to whom he gives chase."
On this day in 1979 (in the U.S.), the animated adventures of Flash Gordon aired "Chapter 11: King Flash" as part of its Saturday morning line-up. Here's the episode summary from IMDB.com:
"Flash, his memory erased, and Queen Azura board a great war chariot, drawn by two fierce dragon-like creatures, to lead the army of three-taloned, purple robed witch men into battle against Prince Barin's green-clad forest hunters and King Vultan's winged hawkmen. The witchmen crush the opposing forces and take Prince Barin and Vultan prisoner. Zarkov's scientific wizardry frustrates Queen Azura's plan to keep Flash under her spell as Gor Daahn as he restores Flash's memory. Azura's anger knows no bounds as she unleashes the monstrous fire king, talors, to stop Flash from fleeing her kingdom. With the help of one of Zarkov's wondrous ray weapons, Flash overpowers talors and escapes. As he departs Syk he is surrounded once again by Ming's forces and as the chapter closes Flash hears Ming warn him of this being their last meeting."
"Flash, his memory erased, and Queen Azura board a great war chariot, drawn by two fierce dragon-like creatures, to lead the army of three-taloned, purple robed witch men into battle against Prince Barin's green-clad forest hunters and King Vultan's winged hawkmen. The witchmen crush the opposing forces and take Prince Barin and Vultan prisoner. Zarkov's scientific wizardry frustrates Queen Azura's plan to keep Flash under her spell as Gor Daahn as he restores Flash's memory. Azura's anger knows no bounds as she unleashes the monstrous fire king, talors, to stop Flash from fleeing her kingdom. With the help of one of Zarkov's wondrous ray weapons, Flash overpowers talors and escapes. As he departs Syk he is surrounded once again by Ming's forces and as the chapter closes Flash hears Ming warn him of this being their last meeting."
It all came down to this: on this day in 1979 (in the U.S.), Jason Of Star Command bowed out of televised existence with the airing of "Battle For Freedom." This served as the twelfth episode of the program's second (and final) season, and here's the plot summary that's provided by IMDB.com:
"Dragos kidnaps the Commander so Jason tries to free him from his asteroid prison. Can Jason's courage overcome the evil of Dragos at last?"
"Dragos kidnaps the Commander so Jason tries to free him from his asteroid prison. Can Jason's courage overcome the evil of Dragos at last?"
On this day in 1984, The Transformers aired "Countdown To Extinction." This served as the twelfth episode in the popular program's first season, and here's the plot summary that's provided by IMDB.com:
"Starscream kidnaps Dr. Archeville and forces him to take him to his secret laboratory. Starscream plans to blow up the labs ultimate power source in order to destroy Earth and claim the universes ultimate power for himself."
"Starscream kidnaps Dr. Archeville and forces him to take him to his secret laboratory. Starscream plans to blow up the labs ultimate power source in order to destroy Earth and claim the universes ultimate power for himself."
On this day in 1984, The Tripods aired "France: October, 2089 AD." This served as the twelfth episode of the program's first season, and here's the plot summary as provided by IMDB.com:
"Escaping many dangers since the vineyard, the boys finally come within sight of The White Mountains."
"Escaping many dangers since the vineyard, the boys finally come within sight of The White Mountains."
On this day in 1986, The Adventures of the Galaxy Rangers aired "Ariel." This (technically) served as the program's fifty-eighth episode (they were aired wildly out of sequence), and here's the plot summary from IMDB.com:
"Niko gets a message from her mentor, MegaMind has escaped, and has captured many of the Circle of Thought. Ariel needs Niko's help to free them and recapture MegaMind. As Niko asks Zach for a ship MegaMind arrives and captures Zach."
"Niko gets a message from her mentor, MegaMind has escaped, and has captured many of the Circle of Thought. Ariel needs Niko's help to free them and recapture MegaMind. As Niko asks Zach for a ship MegaMind arrives and captures Zach."
On this day in 1990, Super Force aired "The Gauntlet." This served as the eleventh episode of the program's first season, and here's the plot summary as detailed by TV.com:
"The brother of Zach's friend is murdered by a mysterious man in a trenchcoat. Can he keep her from becoming the murderers next victim?"
"The brother of Zach's friend is murdered by a mysterious man in a trenchcoat. Can he keep her from becoming the murderers next victim?"
On this day in 1990, Superboy aired "Test Of Time." This served as the ninth episode in the program's third season, and here's the plot summary as provided by IMDB.com:
"Two aliens from a mysterious planet accelerate the time on Earth in order to study Superboy's powers and weaknesses."
"Two aliens from a mysterious planet accelerate the time on Earth in order to study Superboy's powers and weaknesses."
On this day in 1991, Super Force aired "Made For Each Other: Part 1." This served as the ninth episode of the program's second season, and here's the plot summary from TV.com:
"Zach investigates the disappearance of a college student. Could her professor be behind the strange happenings at the University?"
"Zach investigates the disappearance of a college student. Could her professor be behind the strange happenings at the University?"
On this day in 1991, Superboy aired "Hell Breaks Loose." This served as the ninth episode in the program's fourth (and final) season, and here's the plot summary from IMDB.com:
"A troublesome ghost is haunting the Bureau, wrecking havoc on the office and its employees. To stop him Superboy and Lana must discover the secret as to how the ghost was killed in the building fifty years earlier..."
"A troublesome ghost is haunting the Bureau, wrecking havoc on the office and its employees. To stop him Superboy and Lana must discover the secret as to how the ghost was killed in the building fifty years earlier..."
On this day in 1995, Fox TV's The X-Files aired "731." This served as the tenth episode of the program's third season, and here's the plot summary as provided by IMDB.com:
"Mulder becomes trapped aboard a train rigged with an explosive device. Scully searches for the truth behind the government's secret experiments."
"Mulder becomes trapped aboard a train rigged with an explosive device. Scully searches for the truth behind the government's secret experiments."
On this day in 1996, The X-Files aired "Terma." This served as the ninth episode in the long-running program's fourth season, and here's the plot summary that's provided by IMDB.com:
"Mulder tries to stop a Russian supersoldier from destroying the site in North America where the black oil virus can be excavated. Scully is jailed after she refuses to reveal Mulder's whereabouts at a Senate subcommittee hearing."
"Mulder tries to stop a Russian supersoldier from destroying the site in North America where the black oil virus can be excavated. Scully is jailed after she refuses to reveal Mulder's whereabouts at a Senate subcommittee hearing."
On this day in 1997, Deepwater Black aired the eleventh episode of its only season. The story was titled "Prime," and here's the plot summary as provided by our friends at TV.com:
"A computer virus hidden in Gen's main processing unit gives rise to The Mentor, who's agenda is to establish a Rex III colony of 'perfect' people, and destroying the remaining 98% of the gene samples stored in the Gene Bank."
"A computer virus hidden in Gen's main processing unit gives rise to The Mentor, who's agenda is to establish a Rex III colony of 'perfect' people, and destroying the remaining 98% of the gene samples stored in the Gene Bank."
On this day in 1999, Starfleet kinda/sorta got its act together: with the help of Barclay and some holograms, the Federation manages to establish contact with its lost ship on Star Trek: Voyager in an episode titled "Pathfinder."
On this day in 2000, Level 9 aired "Ten Little Hackers." This served as the sixth episode in the program's first season, and here's the plot summary as provided by IMDB.com:
"The members of Jargon's old high school computer club are targeted by a hit man after they hack a top secret file from the Defense Department."
"The members of Jargon's old high school computer club are targeted by a hit man after they hack a top secret file from the Defense Department."
On this day in 2001, Atlantis High aired the thirteenth episode of its only season on television. According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:
"Giles tries to avoid Sophie's obsessive pursuit and joins forces with the manipulative Sabrina in his attempts at breaking Octavia and Josh up. But what is Sabrina's true motive? Commander Vermont attempts to put strategies in place, unaware that Mr. Dorsey is pleading with the alien generals for another opportunity to find the lost city of Atlantis, which he gives as a school assignment."
"Giles tries to avoid Sophie's obsessive pursuit and joins forces with the manipulative Sabrina in his attempts at breaking Octavia and Josh up. But what is Sabrina's true motive? Commander Vermont attempts to put strategies in place, unaware that Mr. Dorsey is pleading with the alien generals for another opportunity to find the lost city of Atlantis, which he gives as a school assignment."
On this day in 2009 (in the United States), Doctor Who aired "The Satan Pit." This served as the ninth episode in the relaunched program's second season, and here's the plot summary from IMDB.com:
"The Doctor risks his life to investigate the pit and is forced to make a terrible decision, while Rose and the crew fend for their lives against the Legion of the Beast."
"The Doctor risks his life to investigate the pit and is forced to make a terrible decision, while Rose and the crew fend for their lives against the Legion of the Beast."
On this day in 2006, Syfy's Battlestar Galactica got all personal with some "Unfinished Business." This served as the ninth episode of the program's third season, and here's the plot summary from IMDB.com:
"A look at the events that took place during the year-long gap from the storyline in the Season Two finale. The story reveals the reasons for the rift between Kara ("Starbuck") and Lee ("Apollo")."
"A look at the events that took place during the year-long gap from the storyline in the Season Two finale. The story reveals the reasons for the rift between Kara ("Starbuck") and Lee ("Apollo")."
- If you're interested in an in-depth accounting of the plot, check out Wikipedia's citation right here.
On this day in 2007, the past was made new again when Paramount released the classic Star Trek episode "The Alternative Factor" -- originally broadcast in 1967 -- into TV syndication with all-new effects work. According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the episode's plot summary:
"While investigating and scanning an uncharted planet, the Enterprise and its quadrant of space are subjected to a violent force that seems to cause a 'blinking out' of everything near them. When the scanners resume, where once there was no life on the planet, now there is one life sign. Kirk, Spock and a security force beam down to investigate and find a man named Lazarus who collapses and is brought aboard the Enterprise for treatment. To complicate things further, the initial phenomenon almost totally drained their dilithium crystals. Starfleet and Kirk suspect this phenomenon could be a prelude to invasion. While interrogating Lazarus he tells Kirk that he's locked in a struggle with another being who is 'anti life' and is behind the phenomenon. The disruptions continue to occur and the ship's situation grows worse."
"While investigating and scanning an uncharted planet, the Enterprise and its quadrant of space are subjected to a violent force that seems to cause a 'blinking out' of everything near them. When the scanners resume, where once there was no life on the planet, now there is one life sign. Kirk, Spock and a security force beam down to investigate and find a man named Lazarus who collapses and is brought aboard the Enterprise for treatment. To complicate things further, the initial phenomenon almost totally drained their dilithium crystals. Starfleet and Kirk suspect this phenomenon could be a prelude to invasion. While interrogating Lazarus he tells Kirk that he's locked in a struggle with another being who is 'anti life' and is behind the phenomenon. The disruptions continue to occur and the ship's situation grows worse."
On this day in 2008, The Sarah Jane Adventures aired "Enemy Of The Bane: Part 1." This served as the eleventh episode in the program's second season, and here's the plot summary that's provided by IMDB.com:
"Mrs. Wormwood returns and forces Sarah Jane to meet her in an old warehouse, having abducted Rani's mother as bait. Mrs. Wormwood says that the Bane are after her blood for her failure on her last mission and needs Sarah Jane's help. The two women survive a Bane attack and go to Sarah Jane's house. Mrs. Wormwood explains that the Bane are anxious to locate a scroll divulging the whereabouts of an ancient immortal, Horath.If he is re-animated they could take over the galaxy and she aims to stop them. Sarah Jane contacts old ally the Brigadier and retrieves the scroll from the UNIT archive but back at her house the Sontaran Kaagh suddenly appears and he too wants the scroll."
"Mrs. Wormwood returns and forces Sarah Jane to meet her in an old warehouse, having abducted Rani's mother as bait. Mrs. Wormwood says that the Bane are after her blood for her failure on her last mission and needs Sarah Jane's help. The two women survive a Bane attack and go to Sarah Jane's house. Mrs. Wormwood explains that the Bane are anxious to locate a scroll divulging the whereabouts of an ancient immortal, Horath.If he is re-animated they could take over the galaxy and she aims to stop them. Sarah Jane contacts old ally the Brigadier and retrieves the scroll from the UNIT archive but back at her house the Sontaran Kaagh suddenly appears and he too wants the scroll."
On this day in 2008, Time Trackers aired "The Future." This served as the eleventh episode of the program's only season on television, and here's the plot summary from IMDB.com:
"As their ship reaches 2088, Troy and Carmen are captured by Frederik, leader of the Council of the Future. Captain Wiremu contacts older Troy to obtain his assistance to help the pair escape."
"As their ship reaches 2088, Troy and Carmen are captured by Frederik, leader of the Council of the Future. Captain Wiremu contacts older Troy to obtain his assistance to help the pair escape."
On this day in 2012, Star Wars: The Clone Wars aired "Secret Weapons." This served as the tenth episode in the program's fifth season, and here's the plot summary from IMDB.com:
"R2-D2 joins a team of Republic Droids known as D-Squad, led by Colonel Gascon. Their mission: to steal an encryption module from a Separatist dreadnought."
"R2-D2 joins a team of Republic Droids known as D-Squad, led by Colonel Gascon. Their mission: to steal an encryption module from a Separatist dreadnought."
On this day in 2015, Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. aired "Closure." This served as the ninth episode of the program's third season, and here's the plot summary from IMDB.com:
"Ward's vendetta and plan for revenge against S.H.I.E.L.D. brings the team to their knees, and Coulson proves he will be willing to do anything to settle the conflict."
"Ward's vendetta and plan for revenge against S.H.I.E.L.D. brings the team to their knees, and Coulson proves he will be willing to do anything to settle the conflict."
On this day in 2016, DC's Legends Of Tomorrow aired "Invasion!" This served as the seventh episode in the program's second season, and here's the plot summary as provided by IMDB.com:
"The Legends work with The Flash, Supergirl and Green Arrow to kill the invaders; while working out how to defeat the Dominators, Stein gets distracted by the aberration he created in 1987."
"The Legends work with The Flash, Supergirl and Green Arrow to kill the invaders; while working out how to defeat the Dominators, Stein gets distracted by the aberration he created in 1987."
It all began right here: on this day in 2017, Dark made its premiere on the Netflix streaming network. The first episode was titled "Secrets," and here's the plot summary as provided by Wikipedia.org:
"In June 2019, 43-year-old Michael Kahnwald commits suicide, but his mother Ines hides his suicide letter before anyone else notices it. On 4 November, after nearly two months of treatment at a psychiatric facility, Michael's teenage son Jonas returns to school and reunites with his best friend Bartosz Tiedemann, who is now dating Jonas's love interest, Martha. Erik Obendorf, the high school's main supplier of marijuana, has been missing for two weeks, and police officer Ulrich Nielsen – the father of Martha and her brothers, teenager Magnus and pre-teen Mikkel – has been assigned the investigation, which struggles to uncover any clues. Meanwhile, Ulrich is cheating on his wife, high school principal Katharina, with Jonas's mother Hannah. While searching for Erik's stash of drugs in a cave not far from the town's soon-to-be-closed-down nuclear power plant, Jonas, Bartosz, the three Nielsen children, and Franziska Doppler are frightened by strange sounds and their flickering flashlights, and Mikkel disappears as they flee the cave. The next day, the body of a young boy is discovered, but it is not Mikkel. At an unknown location, a hooded figure straps Erik to a chair, while clamping a mechanism around his head."
"In June 2019, 43-year-old Michael Kahnwald commits suicide, but his mother Ines hides his suicide letter before anyone else notices it. On 4 November, after nearly two months of treatment at a psychiatric facility, Michael's teenage son Jonas returns to school and reunites with his best friend Bartosz Tiedemann, who is now dating Jonas's love interest, Martha. Erik Obendorf, the high school's main supplier of marijuana, has been missing for two weeks, and police officer Ulrich Nielsen – the father of Martha and her brothers, teenager Magnus and pre-teen Mikkel – has been assigned the investigation, which struggles to uncover any clues. Meanwhile, Ulrich is cheating on his wife, high school principal Katharina, with Jonas's mother Hannah. While searching for Erik's stash of drugs in a cave not far from the town's soon-to-be-closed-down nuclear power plant, Jonas, Bartosz, the three Nielsen children, and Franziska Doppler are frightened by strange sounds and their flickering flashlights, and Mikkel disappears as they flee the cave. The next day, the body of a young boy is discovered, but it is not Mikkel. At an unknown location, a hooded figure straps Erik to a chair, while clamping a mechanism around his head."
On this day in 2017, Dark aired "Lies." Officially, this served as the second episode in the program's first season, and here's the plot summary as provided by IMDB.com:
"When a grim discovery leaves the police baffled, Ulrich seeks a search warrant for the power plant. A mysterious stranger checks into the hotel."
"When a grim discovery leaves the police baffled, Ulrich seeks a search warrant for the power plant. A mysterious stranger checks into the hotel."
On this day in 2017, Dark aired "Past And Present." Officially, this served as the third episode in the program's first season, and here's the plot summary as provided by IMDB.com:
"It's 1986, and Ulrich's brother, Mads, has been missing for a month. Confusion reigns as past and present intertwine."
"It's 1986, and Ulrich's brother, Mads, has been missing for a month. Confusion reigns as past and present intertwine."
On this day in 2017, Dark aired "Double Lives." Officially, this served as the fourth episode in the program's first season, and here's the plot summary as provided by IMDB.com:
"Bizarre occurrences give Charlotte a sense of déjà vu, and she suspects Peter is hiding something. Franziska snaps when Magnus confronts her."
"Bizarre occurrences give Charlotte a sense of déjà vu, and she suspects Peter is hiding something. Franziska snaps when Magnus confronts her."
On this day in 2017, Dark aired "Truths." Officially, this served as the fifth episode in the program's first season, and here's the plot summary as provided by IMDB.com:
"Hannah takes her obsession with Ulrich too far. The stranger asks Regina to deliver an important package. Martha is torn between Jonas and Bartosz."
"Hannah takes her obsession with Ulrich too far. The stranger asks Regina to deliver an important package. Martha is torn between Jonas and Bartosz."
On this day in 2017, Dark aired "Sic Mundus Creatus Est." Officially, this served as the sixth episode in the program's first season, and here's the plot summary as provided by IMDB.com:
"Ulrich looks to the past for answers and dredges up disturbing family secrets. Armed with new tools, Jonas probes the cave's murky depths."
"Ulrich looks to the past for answers and dredges up disturbing family secrets. Armed with new tools, Jonas probes the cave's murky depths."
On this day in 2017, Dark aired "Crossroads." Officially, this served as the seventh episode in the program's first season, and here's the plot summary as provided by IMDB.com:
"Ulrich questions a frail and frightened Helge in the nursing home. Jonas searches for Mikkel, but the stranger warns him about meddling with the past."
"Ulrich questions a frail and frightened Helge in the nursing home. Jonas searches for Mikkel, but the stranger warns him about meddling with the past."
On this day in 2017, Dark aired "As You Sow, So You Shall Reap." Officially, this served as the eighth episode in the program's first season, and here's the plot summary as provided by IMDB.com:
"In 1953, the disfigured bodies of two boys are exhumed at a construction site, the future location of Winden's nuclear power plant."
"In 1953, the disfigured bodies of two boys are exhumed at a construction site, the future location of Winden's nuclear power plant."
On this day in 2017, Dark aired "Everything Is Now." Officially, this served as the ninth episode in the program's first season, and here's the plot summary as provided by IMDB.com:
"Ulrich runs afoul of the law, Helge tries to dodge Egon Tiedemann, Claudia harnesses the cave's powers, and Katharina lashes out at Hannah."
"Ulrich runs afoul of the law, Helge tries to dodge Egon Tiedemann, Claudia harnesses the cave's powers, and Katharina lashes out at Hannah."
On this day in 2017, Dark aired "Alpha And Omega." Officially, this served as the tenth episode in the program's first season, and here's the plot summary as provided by IMDB.com:
"Peter gets a shock. Jonas learns the truth about his family, but there are more surprises still to come. Helge makes a sacrifice."
"Peter gets a shock. Jonas learns the truth about his family, but there are more surprises still to come. Helge makes a sacrifice."
On this day in 2014, Varese Sarabande released "Predator 2: The Deluxe Edition" soundtrack to interested collectors. This reissue included a host of new material -- more than double the music tracks for the movie's original 1990 release -- and it's certainly hard to come by these days unless one is willing to pony up some solid greenbacks.
