Well, it isn't every day of the week when Harry Kim got to command anything; but, on this day in 2000 during Star Trek: Voyager's seventh and final season, Kim finally got to sit in the big chair. "Nightingale" was scripted by Andre Bormanis with a story from Robert Lederman and David Long, and the hour was directed by LeVar Burton.
Here's the trailer from YouTube.com.
Here's the trailer from YouTube.com.
The venerable Agnes Moorehead found herself menaced by an alien intruder of the (ahem) minor persuasion in a classic episode of Rod Serling's The Twilight Zone called "The Invaders." Though she's no longer with us, Moorehead was born on this day in 1900.
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The late Bobby Van (above left) certainly is a face from a certain generation of television. Genre fans might know him from appearances aboard Doomsday Machine (1972), Wonder Woman, Battlestar Galactica, and Beyond Westworld. Though he's no longer with us, Van was born on this day in 1928.
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Steven Terrell played a prominent role aboard one of the great B-Movies of my TV youth: Invasion Of The Saucer Men (1957). Terrell was born on this day in 1929.
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Patrick Bauchau was part of what made NBC's The Pretender program such a watchable delight: his portrayal of Sydney -- the accomplished doctor working 'inside the system' to help the escaped Jarod (Michael T. Weiss) unravel the secrets of a government agency -- was the backbone to much of the drama. Bauchau has gone on to great work in such programs as HBO's Carnivale (shown above), saw the end of the world in Roland Emmerich's 2012, as well as a wealth of additional supporting roles. Bauchau was born on this day in 1938.
Wende Wagner was all the rage in the 1960's, making appearances in such films as Rosemary's Baby, Guns of the Magnificent Seven, and Destination Inner Space (1966). She also enjoyed some recurring screen time aboard the popular 1960's TV series The Green Hornet. Though she's no longer with us, Wagner was born on this day in 1941.
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The venerable Leon Russom (at the podium above) heeded up no less than Starfleet itself in 1991's fantastic Star Trek VI: The Undiscovered Country. Russom was born on this day in 1941.
For those of you who missed the mid-1970's Planet of the Apes television series, I encourage you to check it out on home video (the DVD set is available at Amazon). For all of its failings, the program's storytelling sensibilities were strikingly similar to that of the classic Star Trek, and actor James Naughton (above right) played astronaut Pete Burke, one of the men trapped on that future world without a way home. Naughton was born on this day in 1945.
Sadly, an actress the caliber of JoBeth Williams doesn't dabble in the realm of Science Fiction all that often, but -- in the 1980's -- she did make a noteworthy appearance in the apocalyptic telefilm The Day After. And who can forget her work in the Poltergeist series of flicks? Williams was born on this day in 1948.
Gina Hecht made an appearance in an episode of Star Trek: The Next Generation's third season: in "A Matter of Perspective," she played the duplicitous Manua Apgar, the delicious wife of an aging scientist bent on manipulating a series of events that would indict William Riker for her husband's murder. She's also appeared in Clockstoppers and ABC TV's FlashForward. Hecht was born on this day in 1952.
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Kudos to the lovely Arabella Weir for taking time out of appearances aboard mainstream dramas and comedies for a guest role aboard Doctor Who's holiday episode, "The Doctor, The Widow, and the Wardrobe." Weir was born on this day in 1957.
HubbaHubba Alert! The luminous Janine Turner is most remembered for turning heads as the equally luminous Maggie O'Connell aboard CBS's quirky Northern Exposure, but SciFi fans were treated to her delight in a guest spot on NBC's ever-popular Quantum Leap. She's also guested on NBC's Knight Rider as well as having a role in Monkey Shines (1988). Turner was born on this day in 1962.
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Actor Colin Salmon has one of those faces you may recognize from any number of quality SciFi projects. To date, he's entered the universes of Resident Evil (2002), Doctor Who, AVP: Aliens vs. Predator (2004), Limitless, and Syfy's Krypton. Salmon was born on this day in 1962.
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Those of you who have Cinemax have quite possibly already been swept off your feet by the acting talent of Ulrich Thomsen: the pay-cable channel's Banshee was arguably one of the bloodiest, pulpiest, most entertaining crime dramas ever. The Danish actor also appeared in 2011's The Thing prequel. Thomsen was born on this day in 1963.
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Actress and Heaven-sent angel Torri Higginson played the sexy and smart Dr. Elizabeth Weir on SyFy's long-running Stargate: Atlantis as well as brief appearances on the original Stargate: SG-1. Higginson was born on this day in 1969.
German-born beauty Michaela Schaffrath (aka Gina Wild) sacrificed a bit of her charm and good looks in order to assume the role of 'Heidi Lonz' in some Nazi-themed Horror madness better known as Sky Sharks (2020) for Fuse Box Films. Schaffrath was born on this day in 1970.
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Voice actor Lewis Macleod provided the vocal menace behind the nefarious 'Sebulba,' li'l Anakin Skywalker's mortal enemy in Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace. Macleod was born on this day in 1970.
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God bless us the gingers! Sarah Rafferty found break-out success aboard USA Network's Suits, but SciFi fans were equally entranced with her guest spots aboard the Tremors TV series. Rafferty was born on this day in 1972.
Actor Noel Clarke enjoyed a very brief but pivotal cameo in Star Trek Into Darkness, but his real claim to fame was playing a recurring role on a li'l British SciFi program called Doctor Who. (Maybe you've heard of it?) As of late it looks as though the actor may be 'on the out' in the entertainment industry as he's been embroiled in his very own personal #MeToo scandal of bullying and harassment. Sad. In any event, Clarke was born on this day back in 1975.
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Lindsay Price proved she had a few tricks up her sleeve with her work aboard the short-lived Fantasy series Eastwick. Price was born on this day in 1976.
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Model-turned-actress K.D. Aubert knows a thing or two about turning heads. Genre fans might recognize the lovely lady from work aboard The Scorpion King (2002) or Buffy The Vampire Slayer. Aubert was born on this day in 1978.
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The dreamy Angela Gots has flirted with roles in some quality genre projects. Fans might recognize her from appearance aboard Terminator: The Sarah Connnor Chronicles and NBC's short-lived gem, The Event. Gots was born on this day in 1978.
If you've got villains as good as the Nazis from history, then we'll never let them die, right? That's the case for writer/director Tommy Wirkola, a crafty storyteller who's brought the Reich back twice now with Dead Snow (2009) and Dead Snow 2: Red Vs. Dead (2014). Wirkola was born on this day in 1979.
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London-born actress Ashley Madekwe enjoyed a single season run aboard Netflix's popular Fantasy series The Umbrella Academy back in 2019. Madekwe was born on this day in 1981.
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Among Ryan Kennedy's growing list of credits is a role aboard Syfy's Defiance program. The actor has also appeared on Blade: The Series, Ogre, Smallville, Stargate Universe, V, Sanctuary, and Caprica. Kennedy was born on this day in 1982.
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Ginger and proud of it, Kelly Frye played 'Plastique' on an episode of the CW's The Flash in 2014. I, for one, would love to see her in more genre work. Otherwise her career is filled with conventional dramas and comedies. Frye was born on this day in 1984.
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In 2010, the multi-talented Nora Kirkpatrick appeared in writer/director Gabriel Cowan's Growth, a SciFi-themed thriller that explored the next step in human evolution. Kirkpatrick was born on this day in 1984.
Young Max Kasch played a role in a 1999 guest spot aboard Fox TV's stellar The X-Files, but his genre work has been hit-or-miss ever since. Kasch was born on this day in 1985.
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Oh, Stefanie Scott, what did you go and get yourself into this time?! It looks like the young lady has found herself in a dire predicament for her part aboard the Peacock Original streaming series The Girl In The Woods. Scott was born on this day in 1996.
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On this day in 1956 (in Turkey), the Universal Pictures Movie Monsters' universe got just a bit bigger with the release of Revenge Of The Creature. Jack Arnold directed a script from William Alland and Martin Berkeley. The feature starred John Agar, Lori Nelson, and John Bromfield. According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:
"Men capture the Creature from the Black Lagoon and make him an aquarium attraction, from which he escapes."
"Men capture the Creature from the Black Lagoon and make him an aquarium attraction, from which he escapes."
On this day in 1956 (in Australia), Tarantula crawled from the desert up onto the silver screen! Written (in part) and directed by Jac Arnold, the feature starred John Agar, Mara Corday, and Leo G. Carroll. According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:
"A spider escapes from an isolated Arizona desert laboratory experimenting in giantism and grows to tremendous size as it wreaks havoc on the local inhabitants."
"A spider escapes from an isolated Arizona desert laboratory experimenting in giantism and grows to tremendous size as it wreaks havoc on the local inhabitants."
On this day in 1957 (in Finland), the SciFi/Horror hybrid The Deadly Mantis premiered theatrically. The film was directed by Nathan Juran from a script by Martin Berkeley and William Alland. The feature starred Craig Stevens, William Hopper, and Alix Talton; and here's the plot summary provided by IMDB.com:
"A giant prehistoric praying mantis, recently freed from the Arctic ice, voraciously preys on American military at the DEW Line and works its way south."
"A giant prehistoric praying mantis, recently freed from the Arctic ice, voraciously preys on American military at the DEW Line and works its way south."
On this day in 1977 (in Portugal), the original Star Wars enjoyed its theatrical premiere. Written and directed by George Lucas, the feature starred Mark Hamill, Harrison Ford, and Carrie Fisher; and here's the plot summary from IMDB.com:
"Luke Skywalker joins forces with a Jedi Knight, a cocky pilot, a Wookiee and two droids to save the galaxy from the Empire's world-destroying battle-station while also attempting to rescue Princess Leia from the evil Darth Vader."
For the record:
To the delight of many, the original Star Wars did very well at the 1978 Academy Awards, taking home statues in the categories of 'Best Art Direction - Set Decoration,' 'Best Costume Design,' 'Best Sound,' 'Best Film Editing,' 'Best Effects - Visual Effects,' and 'Best Music - Original Score.' It also deservedly cleaned up at the Saturn Awards, taking home trophies for 'Best Science Fiction Film,' 'Best Supporting Actor,' 'Best Director,' 'Best Writing,' 'Best Music,' 'Best Costumes,' 'Best Make-Up,' 'Best Special Effects,' 'Outstanding Editing,' 'Outstanding Sound,' 'Outstanding Art Direction,' and 'Outstanding Set Decoration.' Lastly, it took home the Hugo Award for 'Best Dramatic Presentation.'
"Luke Skywalker joins forces with a Jedi Knight, a cocky pilot, a Wookiee and two droids to save the galaxy from the Empire's world-destroying battle-station while also attempting to rescue Princess Leia from the evil Darth Vader."
For the record:
To the delight of many, the original Star Wars did very well at the 1978 Academy Awards, taking home statues in the categories of 'Best Art Direction - Set Decoration,' 'Best Costume Design,' 'Best Sound,' 'Best Film Editing,' 'Best Effects - Visual Effects,' and 'Best Music - Original Score.' It also deservedly cleaned up at the Saturn Awards, taking home trophies for 'Best Science Fiction Film,' 'Best Supporting Actor,' 'Best Director,' 'Best Writing,' 'Best Music,' 'Best Costumes,' 'Best Make-Up,' 'Best Special Effects,' 'Outstanding Editing,' 'Outstanding Sound,' 'Outstanding Art Direction,' and 'Outstanding Set Decoration.' Lastly, it took home the Hugo Award for 'Best Dramatic Presentation.'
On this day in 1979 (in Australia and India), Alien scared audiences silly with the dangers of deep space contact. Directed by Ridley Scott, the feature starred Sigourney Weaver, Tom Skerritt, and Ian Holm. According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:
"After a space merchant vessel receives an unknown transmission as a distress call, one of the crew is attacked by a mysterious life form and they soon realize that its life cycle has merely begun."
For the record:
The original Alien was a film that I was a bit slow to love. I thought it was brilliant, but I honestly felt its 'rewatchability' was a bit low: once you knew where all the scares were, then the effect is pretty much lost. However, I gave it many, many, many second chances ... and it still manages to scare me all of these years later. In fact, I think Alien and Aliens are the only two films in all of the series that I truly am frightened by the Xenomorphs. And, of course, I'd be a fool if I failed to mention that the original won the coveted Oscar for 'Best Special Effects' in 1980. Like a great film should, Alien continues to resonate today, as I suspect will be the case for years to come.
"After a space merchant vessel receives an unknown transmission as a distress call, one of the crew is attacked by a mysterious life form and they soon realize that its life cycle has merely begun."
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The original Alien was a film that I was a bit slow to love. I thought it was brilliant, but I honestly felt its 'rewatchability' was a bit low: once you knew where all the scares were, then the effect is pretty much lost. However, I gave it many, many, many second chances ... and it still manages to scare me all of these years later. In fact, I think Alien and Aliens are the only two films in all of the series that I truly am frightened by the Xenomorphs. And, of course, I'd be a fool if I failed to mention that the original won the coveted Oscar for 'Best Special Effects' in 1980. Like a great film should, Alien continues to resonate today, as I suspect will be the case for years to come.
On this day in 1979 (in Mexico), Mission Galactica: The Cylon Attack enjoyed a tour of silver screens. This theatrical cut of the TV show's episodes was directed by Vince Edwards and Christian I. Nyby II, and it starred Lorne Greene, Richard Hatch, and Dirk Benedict. According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:
"Running low on fuel, the Battlestar Galactica receives the help of the supposedly lost Battlestar Pegasus which is taking the offensive with the Cylons."
"Running low on fuel, the Battlestar Galactica receives the help of the supposedly lost Battlestar Pegasus which is taking the offensive with the Cylons."
A star is born! On this day in 1979, Paramount Pictures delivered something fans had been waiting for with the big screen debut of Star Trek: The Motion Picture in an exclusive premiere event held in Washington, D.C. (Snarktivists have labeled the film "Star Trek: The Motionless Picture," the dorks!) Directed by Robert Wise, the original crew of the Starship Enterprise all returned to active duty for the film; and here's the plot summary as provided by IMDB.com:
"When an alien spacecraft of enormous power is spotted approaching Earth, Admiral James T. Kirk resumes command of the overhauled USS Enterprise in order to intercept it."
For the record:
Star Trek enjoyed a trio of Academy Awards nominations -- 'Best Art Direction - Set Decoration,' 'Best Effects - Visual Effects,' and 'Best Music - Original Score' -- yet failed to take home any trophies. It did, however, take home the Saturn Award for 'Best Special Effects' in the 1980 ceremony. Lastly, it enjoyed the nomination only for 'Best Dramatic Presentation' from the 1980 Hugo Awards.
"When an alien spacecraft of enormous power is spotted approaching Earth, Admiral James T. Kirk resumes command of the overhauled USS Enterprise in order to intercept it."
For the record:
Star Trek enjoyed a trio of Academy Awards nominations -- 'Best Art Direction - Set Decoration,' 'Best Effects - Visual Effects,' and 'Best Music - Original Score' -- yet failed to take home any trophies. It did, however, take home the Saturn Award for 'Best Special Effects' in the 1980 ceremony. Lastly, it enjoyed the nomination only for 'Best Dramatic Presentation' from the 1980 Hugo Awards.
A star is born! Some of these older telefilms actually sound quite promising, and this is definitely one that interests me: The Time Crystal aired on television on this day back in 1981, and it was directed by none other than Ron Howard himself. (Also, it boasts a soundtrack by none other than Barry Manilow, so there's that.) It was an IMDB.com score (presently) of 7.3, and that's none too shabby. Here's what they say the premise is:
"A lad finds himself magically sent back to ancient Egypt where he and the young King Tut team up to stop their evil and overly ambitious elders."
For the record:
In 1982, The Time Crystal was nominated for a Primetime Emmy Award for 'Outstanding Children's Program,' an honor it missed out on winning.
"A lad finds himself magically sent back to ancient Egypt where he and the young King Tut team up to stop their evil and overly ambitious elders."
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In 1982, The Time Crystal was nominated for a Primetime Emmy Award for 'Outstanding Children's Program,' an honor it missed out on winning.
A star is born! On this day in 1982 (in the United Kingdom), Xtro crawled up out of the muck onto the silver screen. Written (in part) and directed by Harry Bromely Davenport, the SciFi/Thriller starred Philip Sayer, Bernice Stegers, and Danny Brainin. According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:
"An alien creature impregnates a woman who gives birth to a man who was abducted by aliens three years ago. The man reconnects with his wife and son for a sinister purpose."
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To the film's credit, Xtro enjoyed a bit of love -- one taking the shape of an award win in the category of 'Best Special Effects' -- from the 1983 Fantasporto Film Festival.
"An alien creature impregnates a woman who gives birth to a man who was abducted by aliens three years ago. The man reconnects with his wife and son for a sinister purpose."
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To the film's credit, Xtro enjoyed a bit of love -- one taking the shape of an award win in the category of 'Best Special Effects' -- from the 1983 Fantasporto Film Festival.
On this day in 1990 (in Australia and Hong Kong), Total Recall sent audiences on one wild trip into a man's memory ... or did it? Directed by Paul Verhoeven, the film starred Arnold Schwarzenegger, Sharon Stone, and Michael Ironside. According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:
"When a man goes in to have virtual vacation memories of the planet Mars implanted in his mind, an unexpected and harrowing series of events forces him to go to the planet for real - or is he?"
For the record:
Truth be told, Paul Verhoeven's Total Recall languished in development for some time; I've read that it was written in the late 1970's and jumped around awhile before landing with the director and Schwarzenegger to complete. And complete it they did to an awful lot of praise from industry executives and film organizations. In 1991, it won an Academy Award for 'Special Achievement' in the field of visual effects. That same year, it took home the 'Best Science Fiction Film' Saturn Award from the Academy of Science Fiction, Fantasy, and Horror Films. Alas, it lost the 1991 Hugo Award for 'Best Dramatic Presentation' to -- ahem -- Tim Burton's Edward Scissorhands. Sigh.
"When a man goes in to have virtual vacation memories of the planet Mars implanted in his mind, an unexpected and harrowing series of events forces him to go to the planet for real - or is he?"
For the record:
Truth be told, Paul Verhoeven's Total Recall languished in development for some time; I've read that it was written in the late 1970's and jumped around awhile before landing with the director and Schwarzenegger to complete. And complete it they did to an awful lot of praise from industry executives and film organizations. In 1991, it won an Academy Award for 'Special Achievement' in the field of visual effects. That same year, it took home the 'Best Science Fiction Film' Saturn Award from the Academy of Science Fiction, Fantasy, and Horror Films. Alas, it lost the 1991 Hugo Award for 'Best Dramatic Presentation' to -- ahem -- Tim Burton's Edward Scissorhands. Sigh.
The crew of the Starship Enterprise got to go out on a high note when on this day in 1991 Star Trek VI: The Undiscovered Country pitted Kirk and those who remained as part of his crew against an evil conspiracy between Federation and Klingon elements who sought to keep the animosity between our people alive while the galaxy demanded peace. It was a brilliant and fitting end to their theatrical adventures.
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Star Trek VI enjoyed two Academy Award nominations at the 1992 ceremony - 'Best Effects - Sound Effects Editing' and 'Best Makeup.' It also enjoyed the 1992 Hugo Award nomination for 'Best Dramatic Presentation' but lost. Thankfully, the Saturn Awards got it right in its 1993 ceremony when the motion picture won 'Best Science Fiction Film.'
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Star Trek VI enjoyed two Academy Award nominations at the 1992 ceremony - 'Best Effects - Sound Effects Editing' and 'Best Makeup.' It also enjoyed the 1992 Hugo Award nomination for 'Best Dramatic Presentation' but lost. Thankfully, the Saturn Awards got it right in its 1993 ceremony when the motion picture won 'Best Science Fiction Film.'
A star is born! On this day in 1997 (in the U.S.), Moonbase enjoyed its theatrical premiere. Written (in part) and directed by Paolo Mazzucato, the feature starred Scott Plank, Jocelyn Seagrave, and Kurt Fuller. Here's the plot summary as provided by our friends at IMDB.com:
"The most dangerous criminals in the universe escape from the Off-World Penitentiary and stow away to the quiet Moonbase Waste Disposal Plant. Hidden beneath the lunar surface lies an arsenal of nuclear warheads- the inmates' passport home to earth. Moonbase Commander John Russell launches a desperate fight to save his crew from a force capable of laying waste to an entire planet."
For the record:
IMDB.com indicates that the feature may have released earlier in Japan in 1997, but as I've been unable to locate any specific data supporting that citation I'm using December 6th as the first theatrical engagement date.
"The most dangerous criminals in the universe escape from the Off-World Penitentiary and stow away to the quiet Moonbase Waste Disposal Plant. Hidden beneath the lunar surface lies an arsenal of nuclear warheads- the inmates' passport home to earth. Moonbase Commander John Russell launches a desperate fight to save his crew from a force capable of laying waste to an entire planet."
For the record:
IMDB.com indicates that the feature may have released earlier in Japan in 1997, but as I've been unable to locate any specific data supporting that citation I'm using December 6th as the first theatrical engagement date.
A star is born! On this day in 2002 (in the U.S.), Equilibrium enjoyed a limited theatrical release, its first airing to the masses-at-large. Written and directed by Kurt Wimmer, the SciFi/Thriller starred Christian Bale, Sean Bean, and Emily Watson. According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:
"In an oppressive future where all forms of feeling are illegal, a man in charge of enforcing the law rises to overthrow the system and state."
For the record:
To the film's credit, Equilibrium enjoyed a wee bit of love thanks for folks at the American Choreography Awards (2003) and the Phoenix Film Critics Society Awards (2003).
"In an oppressive future where all forms of feeling are illegal, a man in charge of enforcing the law rises to overthrow the system and state."
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To the film's credit, Equilibrium enjoyed a wee bit of love thanks for folks at the American Choreography Awards (2003) and the Phoenix Film Critics Society Awards (2003).
A star is born! On this day in 2005 (in the Netherlands), Swarmed created what buzz it could with a release on home video. Directed by Paul Ziller from a script by Miguel Tejada-Flores, the film starred Carol Alt, Michael Shanks, and Richard Chevolleau. According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:
"The residents of a small town find themselves battling a swarm of hornets which has been sprayed by a super pesticide."
For the record:
Swarmed is another case of 'missing data.' IMDB.com suggests that the telefilm first played in Canada (before this home video release date), but as I've been unable to find exact information this citation will be used for its celebration.
"The residents of a small town find themselves battling a swarm of hornets which has been sprayed by a super pesticide."
For the record:
Swarmed is another case of 'missing data.' IMDB.com suggests that the telefilm first played in Canada (before this home video release date), but as I've been unable to find exact information this citation will be used for its celebration.
A star is born! And nothing screams 'Science Fiction' like a bunch of men running around in their underwear ... am I right? On this day in 2011 (in the U.S.), 1313: Giant Killer Bees enjoye its release on home video. Directed by David DeCoteau, the film starred Derek North, Jillian Nelson, and Tanner Novlan. According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:
"A young college student inadvertently unleashes a global biological disaster in the form of giant, zombie, killer bees..."
"A young college student inadvertently unleashes a global biological disaster in the form of giant, zombie, killer bees..."
On this day in 2012 (in Italy), Doomsday Prophecy premiered on DVD. The SciFi feature starred A.J. Buckley and Jewel Staite, and here's the plot summary provided compliments of 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."
A star is born! On this day in 2016, a popular character from the realm of Fantasy enjoyed a modernization with the release of Sinbad and the War of the Furies. The feature starred John Hennigan and Jamie Bernadette, and here's the plot summary from IMDB.com:
"On a treasure hunt gone wrong, modern-day adventurer Sinbad accidentally releases the Furies, three beautiful but terrible ancient beings powerful enough to threaten life on Earth."
"On a treasure hunt gone wrong, modern-day adventurer Sinbad accidentally releases the Furies, three beautiful but terrible ancient beings powerful enough to threaten life on Earth."
A star is born! On this day in 2022 (in the United Kingdom), the good people of London were treated to the theatrical debut of Avatar: The Way Of Water. Written (in part) and directed by James Cameron, the SciFi/Fantasy starred Sam Worthington, Zoe Saldana, and Sigourney Weaver. According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:
"Jake Sully lives with his newfound family formed on the extrasolar moon Pandora. Once a familiar threat returns to finish what was previously started, Jake must work with Neytiri and the army of the Na'vi race to protect their home."
ExtraExtra Alert:
Like so many of you, I went out to see Avatar: The Way Of Water on the big screen -- the way most spectacles deserve to be enjoyed. Interested in knowing my thoughts on the flick? Readers can find my two cents right here.
"Jake Sully lives with his newfound family formed on the extrasolar moon Pandora. Once a familiar threat returns to finish what was previously started, Jake must work with Neytiri and the army of the Na'vi race to protect their home."
ExtraExtra Alert:
Like so many of you, I went out to see Avatar: The Way Of Water on the big screen -- the way most spectacles deserve to be enjoyed. Interested in knowing my thoughts on the flick? Readers can find my two cents right here.
On this day in 1963, The Twilight Zone aired "The 7th Is Made Up Of Phantoms." Here's the episode summary from IMDB.com:
"Three 1960's Army National Guard soldiers on maneuvers near the Little Big Horn battle site find themselves unwittingly involved in Custer's last stand."
"Three 1960's Army National Guard soldiers on maneuvers near the Little Big Horn battle site find themselves unwittingly involved in Custer's last stand."
Kirk, Spock, and McCoy are captured and subject to a series of experiments along with an empath in the Star Trek episode, "The Empath," which premiered on this day in 1968.
On this day in 1969 (in the United Kingdom), Star Trek aired "The Alternative Factor." Officially, this served as the twenty-seventh episode in the program's first season, and here's the plot summary as provided by IMDB.com:
"Existence itself comes under threat from a man's power-struggle with his alternate self, with the Enterprise's strained dilithium crystals presenting his key to a final solution."
"Existence itself comes under threat from a man's power-struggle with his alternate self, with the Enterprise's strained dilithium crystals presenting his key to a final solution."
The final aired episode of the Planet of the Apes TV program aired on this day in 1974. "Up Above The World So High" saw Virdon, Burke, and Galen joining forces with a human captive of the apes to build a glider that just might change the course of local history.
On this day in 1985, Misfits of Science aired "Fumblel on the One." This served as the eighth episode of the program's only season, and here's the plot summary as provided by IMDB.com:
"Billy is reunited with an old friend from high school who, through Humanydine, enlists the help of the Misfits in his Top Secret mission. As the mission unfolds as do the secrets and dangers of Billy's friend."
"Billy is reunited with an old friend from high school who, through Humanydine, enlists the help of the Misfits in his Top Secret mission. As the mission unfolds as do the secrets and dangers of Billy's friend."
On this day in 1989 (in the United Kingdom), Doctor Who aired "Survival: Part 3." This served as the fourteenth episode in the program's twenty-sixth season, and here's the plot summary as provided by IMDB.com:
"Ace manages to transport the Doctor and the others back to Perivale but the Master is also there, preparing for a final showdown with the Doctor."
"Ace manages to transport the Doctor and the others back to Perivale but the Master is also there, preparing for a final showdown with the Doctor."
On this day in 1989 aboardNBC's popular Quantum Leap, Dr. Sam Beckett leapt to the day May 21, 1979, where he found himself trapped in the body of an alcoholic actor on the verge of a big performance of "The Man of La Mancha." The episode was titled "Catch A Falling Star."
On this day in 1999 (in the United Kingdom), Farscape aired "Throne For A Loss." Officially, this served as the fourth episode in the program's first season, and here's the plot summary as provided by IMDB.com:
"Rygel is captured and held for ransom by some bounty hunters. Rygel "borrowed" a crystal from Moya, without the crystal Moya cannot maintain her orbit and will crash into the planet if it isn't returned shortly."
"Rygel is captured and held for ransom by some bounty hunters. Rygel "borrowed" a crystal from Moya, without the crystal Moya cannot maintain her orbit and will crash into the planet if it isn't returned shortly."
On this day in 2000, Starhunter aired the sixth episode of its first season. The hour was titled "Peer Pressure," and here's the episode summary compliments of Wikipedia.org:
"Dante brings aboard a criminal scientist, Dr. Nasreen from Mimas, along with her teenage son Ajit, who Percy finds attractive. Using a mind-scanning device disguised as a bracelet, the doctor takes control of Dante's mind and uses him to seize control of the ship. Ajit struggles between his loyalty to his mother and Percy's affections, but eventually helps save Dante from the mind control process which would have eventually killed him."
"Dante brings aboard a criminal scientist, Dr. Nasreen from Mimas, along with her teenage son Ajit, who Percy finds attractive. Using a mind-scanning device disguised as a bracelet, the doctor takes control of Dante's mind and uses him to seize control of the ship. Ajit struggles between his loyalty to his mother and Percy's affections, but eventually helps save Dante from the mind control process which would have eventually killed him."
On this day in 2002, Firefly aired "War Stories." Officially, this served as the ninth episode in the program's only season in original broadcast existence, and here's the plot summary as provided by IMDB.com:
"Wash is jealous of the bond between Zoe and Mal and demands to go with Mal to trade the cargo of medical supplies with locals. However Niska's men capture and bring them on board. Niska tortures them both while Zoe collects money from the crew to pay a ransom for them. However Niska releases only Wash and takes Mal's ear to give to Zoe. But the Serenity's crew decides to fight to bring their captain back."
"Wash is jealous of the bond between Zoe and Mal and demands to go with Mal to trade the cargo of medical supplies with locals. However Niska's men capture and bring them on board. Niska tortures them both while Zoe collects money from the crew to pay a ransom for them. However Niska releases only Wash and takes Mal's ear to give to Zoe. But the Serenity's crew decides to fight to bring their captain back."
On this day in 2002, the TV miniseries Taken aired "Maintenance." This served as the program's fifth installment, and here's the plot summary provided by IMDB.com:
"It's 1980 and Eric Crawford is now the head of the UFO program. Soon after his father's death, he blackmailed government officials into giving him the post. Jesse Keys is married but is becoming increasingly paranoid over his abductions and agrees to seek professional help. He soon finds himself under the control of the military. Jacob is married and still has his special powers. He returns to Texas and reunites with his family at their mother's death bed. He tells his brother Tom about his origins and Tom goes from being the biggest pessimist to the strongest believer in aliens. This catches Eric's eye who cannot help but wonder what made him change his mind. To get that information, he starts an affair with Jacob's sister Becky."
"It's 1980 and Eric Crawford is now the head of the UFO program. Soon after his father's death, he blackmailed government officials into giving him the post. Jesse Keys is married but is becoming increasingly paranoid over his abductions and agrees to seek professional help. He soon finds himself under the control of the military. Jacob is married and still has his special powers. He returns to Texas and reunites with his family at their mother's death bed. He tells his brother Tom about his origins and Tom goes from being the biggest pessimist to the strongest believer in aliens. This catches Eric's eye who cannot help but wonder what made him change his mind. To get that information, he starts an affair with Jacob's sister Becky."
