So many animated programs have come and gone over the years -- some very interesting ones, too -- but it's so hard to keep track of them. In fact, I'd never even heard about this late 1990's single season outing for Marvel's Silver Surfer. Can't say that it was good. Can't say that it was bad. I did read an article online whilst searching for graphics which suggest its stories struck a good balance between being grounded in reality but opening up the whole world out there in the cosmos; so that has to count for something. Here's the series' premise as provided by IMDB.com:
"The adventures of the cosmic wanderer as he seeks his lost home after rebelling from his master."
"The adventures of the cosmic wanderer as he seeks his lost home after rebelling from his master."
Honestly, I have a very vague recollection of watching the first few episodes of the U.K.'s Outcasts when it screened here in the United States. (For the record, it first premiered in the United Kingdom on this day in 2011.) I remember being a bit confused with the storyline -- I think that there may've been some edits to get it aired within a U.S. time length or something -- so I tuned it out. In any event, the SciFi/Drama had an impressive cast for its single season in broadcast existence. Here's the series' premise as provided by our friends at IMDB.com:
"With Earth rapidly becoming uninhabitable, pioneers seek to colonize the harsh terrain of the planet Carpathia. 10 years later, the town of Forthaven faces danger as the planet's dark secrets are revealed."
"With Earth rapidly becoming uninhabitable, pioneers seek to colonize the harsh terrain of the planet Carpathia. 10 years later, the town of Forthaven faces danger as the planet's dark secrets are revealed."
Folks, I'm no expert on art -- not on any conceivable level -- so you're just gonna have to take my word on this one as I've found it elsewhere on the WorldWide Web: artist Henry Fuseli might deserve a bit of extra attention on this day in genre history as a good portion of the body of his life's pursuit sought to depict what audiences of the day found to be somewhat supernatural experiences. Feel free to scroll through those pictures posted on Wikipedia.org, and I think you'll see what I mean: some interesting visions, indeed. Though he's no longer with us, Fuseli was born on this day in 1741.
[Source: Wikipedia.org]
[Source: Wikipedia.org]
Perhaps one of the most unlikely entries into the realms of Science Fiction, Fantasy, and Horror on this date in history might be that of Charles Dickens ... yes, THAT Charles Dickens! The one each of us likely had to read in our High School literature class. But if you check your sources, then you'd know that Dickens certainly had a way with Fantasy, penning the immortal holiday classic "A Christmas Carol" in 1843, a yarn that has been adapted over the years and even served as the basis for 1988's Scrooged with Bill Murray. Check your sources a bit further, and you'd find that the man's work also included a solid handful of ghost stories penned across his incredible career with the pen. Though he's no longer with us, Dickens was born on this day in 1812.
[Source: Wikipedia.org]
[Source: Wikipedia.org]
You youngsters got it pretty plush, I'd say, by having so many entertainment choices, but when I was growing up all we had for Flash Gordon was the legendary strongman himself, Buster Crabbe! Granted, he was paired with some pretty cheesy effects, and they dressed him like a drum majorette, but he was still Flash, rocketing across the galaxy to face down Ming the Merciless in one epic battle after another. Hell ... not only did Crabbe play Flash, but he also took turns as Tarzan, Billy the Kid, and even Buck Rogers in other theatrical outings ... so take that, you youngsters!
In fact, it was during the 80's that Crabbe had the chance to join one of his entertainment contemporaries -- Gil Gerard -- in an episode of Buck Rogers In The 25th Century. His name in that singular episode? "Brigadier Gordon." You tell me if that isn't genius.
Though he's no longer with us, Crabbe was born on this day in 1908.
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For the record:
To the organization's credit, the Academy Of Science Fiction, Fantasy, And Horror Films in 1983 christened the actor (posthumously) with a Saturn Award for his groundbreaking work in bringing genre entertainment to the masses-at-large.
In fact, it was during the 80's that Crabbe had the chance to join one of his entertainment contemporaries -- Gil Gerard -- in an episode of Buck Rogers In The 25th Century. His name in that singular episode? "Brigadier Gordon." You tell me if that isn't genius.
Though he's no longer with us, Crabbe was born on this day in 1908.
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For the record:
To the organization's credit, the Academy Of Science Fiction, Fantasy, And Horror Films in 1983 christened the actor (posthumously) with a Saturn Award for his groundbreaking work in bringing genre entertainment to the masses-at-large.
Whoa! Talk about your awkward wedding photos! The great Gloria Talbott managed to squeeze a veritable lifetime into only a few decades within the entertainment industry. This former beauty pageant winner enjoyed a career of over one hundred and twenty different screen roles. Genre fans might know her best from work aboard Adventures Of Superman, The Cyclops (1957), Daughter Of Dr. Jekyll (1957), I Married A Monster From Outer Space (1958), and The Leech Woman (1960). Though she's no longer with us, Talbott was born on this day in 1931.
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[Source: IMDB.com]
It's kind of an unspoken rule on SciFiHistory.Net that if you've ever piloted a spacecraft then you deserve a citation. Well, Gareth Hunt certainly fit the bill! Albeit it was an uncredited guest spot aboard Space:1999, it still counts. Plus, the actor turned up aboard the Doctor Who serial "Planet Of The Spiders" during the 1974 television season. Though he's no longer with us, Hunt was born on this day in 1943.
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[Source: IMDB.com]
Veteran character actor Pete Postlethwaite hunted dinosaurs for us in Jurassic Park: The Lost World (the lazier of the Jurassic sequels, so far as I'm concerned, but that's no fault of the actor), but he had so many greater things to do in so many other flicks. Late in his career, he made appearances in Alien 3 (1992), Dragonheart (1996), Alice In Wonderland (1999), Dark Water (2005), Aeon Flux (2005), The Omen (2006), Ghost Son (2007), Solomon Kane (2009), Clash Of The Titans (2010), and Inception (2010). Sadly, he's no longer with us, but Postlethwaite was born on this day in 1946.
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For the record:
To the man's credit, Postlethwaite earned a 1998 Saturn Awards nomination in the category of 'Best Supporting Actor' for his work aboard Jurassic Park: The Lost World.
ExtraExtra Alert:
In 2024, I received a promotional new home video release of Clash Of The Titans (2010) -- in which Postlethwaite played a role -- from a distributor in exchange for review coverage on SciFiHistory.Net. Interested readers can find my review right here.
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For the record:
To the man's credit, Postlethwaite earned a 1998 Saturn Awards nomination in the category of 'Best Supporting Actor' for his work aboard Jurassic Park: The Lost World.
ExtraExtra Alert:
In 2024, I received a promotional new home video release of Clash Of The Titans (2010) -- in which Postlethwaite played a role -- from a distributor in exchange for review coverage on SciFiHistory.Net. Interested readers can find my review right here.
1978's Laserblast is a SciFi film reknowned for its utter crappiness, and Kim Milford played one of the key characters in the cult flick. The actor leaves behind a resume of only thirteen different screen appearances, including work aboard Song Of The Succubus (1975), Wired To Kill (1986), and Nightmare At Noon (1988). Though he's no longer with us, Milford was born on this day in 1951.
[Source: IMDB.com]
[Source: IMDB.com]
Oh, God, I loved this guy's work! The talented and always underrated Miguel Ferrer had an innate ability to do so much with even the smallest of scenes. With over 100 screen credits to his name, fans know him best for work aboard The Man Who Wasn't There (1983), Star Trek III: The Search For Spock (1984), RoboCop (1987), Badlands 2005 (1988), DeepStar Six (1989), The Guardian (1990), Twin Peaks, The Stand (TV miniseries), Tales From The Crypt, Project: ALF (1996), The Shining (1997), The Night Flier (1997), Brave New World (1998), 3rd Rock From The Sun, Shadow Realm (2002), Sightings: Heartland Ghost (2002), Bionic Woman, Iron Man 3 (2007), and an incredible amount of voice work in the worlds of animation. Though he's no longer with us, Ferrer was born on this day in 1955.
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For the record:
Thankfully, a good many other recognized the greatness in Ferrer's work across all genres, and he earned some extra attention while working on this plane of existence.
ExtraExtra Alert:
In 2022, I received a promotional new home video release of RoboCop (1987) -- in which Ferrer played a role -- from a distributor in exchange for review coverage on SciFiHistory.Net. Interested readers can find my review right here.
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For the record:
Thankfully, a good many other recognized the greatness in Ferrer's work across all genres, and he earned some extra attention while working on this plane of existence.
- In 1999, Ferrer enjoyed a Fangoria Chainsaw Awards nomination in the category of 'Best Actor' for his work aboard The Night Flier, a Horror quickie that sprang from the mind of Stephen King.
- In 2018, the actor earned a Saturn Awards nomination in the category of 'Best Supporting Actor On Television' when Lynch's Twin Peaks made a return to the small screen in a limited series engagement on Showtime.
ExtraExtra Alert:
In 2022, I received a promotional new home video release of RoboCop (1987) -- in which Ferrer played a role -- from a distributor in exchange for review coverage on SciFiHistory.Net. Interested readers can find my review right here.
One of comedian Emo Philips' first screen appearances was aboard Journey To The Center Of The Earth (1988), a SciFi/Fantasy from Golan-Globus Productions. Philips was born on this day in 1956.
[Source: IMDB.com]
[Source: IMDB.com]
Before he invented 'snark,' James Spader had a weird cinema career, going from one pictures to the next without a whole lot of cohesion to his choices. Still, one of his more memorable appearances -- especially so far as SciFi and Fantasy fans are concerned -- was when he headlined 1994's Stargate alongside Kurt Russell. An indepth look at his resume shows a wealth of work in genre projects, including Starcrossed (1985), Mannequin (1987), Wolf (1994), Supernova (2000), Alien Hunter (2003), and Avengers: Age Of Ultron (2015). Spader was born on this day in 1960.
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For the record:
Spader -- an actor who has enjoyed a tremendous amount of mainstream success along with awards in recognition of his excellence -- has been no stranger to genre work. In fact, he's enjoyed three nominations from the Saturn Awards (for his acting) in 1990, 1995, and 2014. Well done, Mr. Spader. Well done!
ExtraExtra Alert:
In 2024, I caught a broadcast airing of Alien Hunter (2003) -- in which Spader led the cast -- when it made the rounds on pay cable. Interested readers can find my thoughts right here.
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For the record:
Spader -- an actor who has enjoyed a tremendous amount of mainstream success along with awards in recognition of his excellence -- has been no stranger to genre work. In fact, he's enjoyed three nominations from the Saturn Awards (for his acting) in 1990, 1995, and 2014. Well done, Mr. Spader. Well done!
ExtraExtra Alert:
In 2024, I caught a broadcast airing of Alien Hunter (2003) -- in which Spader led the cast -- when it made the rounds on pay cable. Interested readers can find my thoughts right here.
Eddie Izzard (shown above from his role in 2009's TV miniseries, The Day of the Triffids) turns up in a host of unusual projects, many of which end up defying definition just a bit. I loved his appearances recently aboard NBC's underrated Hannibal where he somewhat masterfully showed how easily you can be subtle and chew scenery alongside others doing the same. Izzard was born on this day in 1962.
[Source: IMDB.com]
[Source: IMDB.com]
Jason Leland Adams enjoyed an appearance in the world of Star Trek with a stop aboard Deep Space Nine's seventh season episode titled "Covenant." Adams was born on this day in 1963.
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Dona Speir is a stunning blonde who made a small career about of playing stunning blondes in film. Her SciFi bonafides are light, her resume boasting appearances aboard Automan and Knight Rider. Speir was born on this day in 1964.
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[Source: IMDB.com]
Funnyman Chris Rock took time out from getting slapped on live television to make an appearance in the world of Horror with a starring role aboard Spiral (2021) -- a lukewarm addition to the Saw universe of features -- for Twisted Pictures. Given the film's mixed reception, perhaps he should've stayed with being slapped? Meh. Rock was born on this day in 1965.
[Source: IMDB.com]
[Source: IMDB.com]
Jason Gedrick always seemed like more of a 'blue collar' actor to me: he goes in, does his work, and moves on to the next project. He hasn't done much in the realm of pure Science Fiction, but he does have credits from such vehicles as The Outer Limits, Supernatural, Grimm, and Beauty and the Beast to his record. Gedrick was born on this day in 1965.
[Source: IMDB.com]
[Source: IMDB.com]
David Nykl's resume shows some impressive contributions to the world of quality genre entertainment. Since beginning his career in 1988, he's booked roles on such properties as Seven Days, The Dead Zone, Jake 2.0, Stargate: SG-1, Eureka, Sanctuary, Stargate: Atlantis, Fringe, Continuum, Arrow, Supernatural, and Tomorrowland. Nykl was born on this day in 1967.
[Source: IMDB.com]
[Source: IMDB.com]
Though the character of 'Paz Vizsla' might be voiced by someone else, this fan favorite -- that wound up getting killed off in Season 3 -- is played aboard The Mandalorian by none other than Tait Fletcher. Fletcher was born on this day in 1971.
[Source: IMDB.com]
[Source: IMDB.com]
Hollywood, take note: there's always room for another quality ginger! The lovely Robyn Lively hasn't given Science Fiction a whole lot to celebrate, but roles aboard TV's Starman, The X-Files, Quantum Leap, and Knight Rider will always get you a mention on these pages. Lively was born on this day in 1972.
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Acclaimed Finnish actress Irina Björklund not only acts but also sings, and that's a great deal of talent to put to good use. Her genre credentials might be a bit light, but there's a few worth mention. To date, she's enjoyed work aboard such projects as Rosegarden (1997), The Dummy (2000), Talismanen, EndWar (video game), and Apeiron (2013). Björklund was born on this day in 1973.
[Source: IMDB.com]
[Source: IMDB.com]
Phyllis Spielman (aka London Grace) found a bit of exposure aboard the SciFi/Adventure Stasis (2017) for PraxiScope Productions. Spielman was born on this day in 1973.
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[Source: IMDB.com]
I didn't watch Continuum. I caught the pilot, and it seemed a bit too sugary for my tastes. I may catch up with it on DVD at some point, but, in the meantime, I've got other shows to screen. But Victor Webster is a part of its cast of regulars, and that deserves a shout-out, indeed. Webster was born on this day in 1973.
[Source: IMDB.com]
[Source: IMDB.com]
Though she's largely stayed under the radar for most folks, Siwan Morris has built a solid resume in movies and shows genre fans are well aware of. To date, she's garnered a bit of screen time aboard The Machine (2013), Doctor Who, Wolfblood, Dark Signal (2016), and Night Book (video game). Morris was born on this day in 1976.
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ExtraExtra Alert:
During the film's original push on home video, I received a complimentary DVD of The Machine (2013) -- in which Morris played a role -- in exchange for review coverage on SciFiHistory.Net. Interested readers can find my review right here.
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ExtraExtra Alert:
During the film's original push on home video, I received a complimentary DVD of The Machine (2013) -- in which Morris played a role -- in exchange for review coverage on SciFiHistory.Net. Interested readers can find my review right here.
When but an urchin, young Cory Danziger enjoyed a guest spot aboard Star Trek: The Next Generation's "Brothers." Danziger was born on this day in 1977.
[Source: IMDB.com]
[Source: IMDB.com]
Ahem. Ashton Kutcher has built a career playing men making poor choices, so perhaps it was only karma that he did the same in the SciFi-themed The Butterfly Effect (2004). Kutcher was born on this day in 1978.
[Source: IMDB.com]
[Source: IMDB.com]
Though her career began as part of the SciFi-themed Power Rangers franchise, the lovely Cerina Vincent has graduated to much more adult and (ahem) revealing performances. A true original, Vincent was born on this day in 1979.
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[Source: IMDB.com]
In the guise of 'Constance Clootie,' the lovely Rayisa Kondracki turned in some glowing work aboard Syfy's SciFi-lite Wynnona Earp. Kondracki was born on this day in 1980.
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[Source: IMDB.com]
Mirelly Taylor has been turning heads for some time, but -- as of late -- she's drawn attention -- in a monstrous way -- as a regular aboard the Apple TV series Monarch: Legacy Of Monsters for the streaming platform. Taylor was born on this day in 1980.
[Source: IMDB.com]
[Source: IMDB.com]
Alas, his genre credentials are a bit slim (at this point), but kudos to Alexander Dreymon for taking a step into the world of genre entertainment with a five-episode run aboard American Horror Story. Dreymon was born on this day in 1983.
[Source: IMDB.com]
[Source: IMDB.com]
When she was but an urchin, the young Clara Bryant enjoyed a guest spot aboard "Move Along Home," a first season episode of Star Trek: Deep Space Nine. Bryant was born on this day in 1985.
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[Source: IMDB.com]
Though she looks a lot different today, Tina Majorino is still just a cute li'l face! She went on to some much bolder choices, but one of his first roles was part of Kevin Costner's Waterworld (1995), a film largely maligned for all of the wrong reasons when it should've been celebrated for a few neglected ones. She also enjoyed a six-episode run aboard HBO's Fantasy/Vampire property True Blood that's worthy of mentioning in this space. Majorino was born on this day in 1985.
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For the record:
To her credit, Majorino didn't shy away from Fantasy after the debacle that was Waterworld; and -- in 1999 -- she earned a YoungStar Awards nomination for her work in the telefilm adaptation of Alice In Wonderland from Hallmark Entertainment.
ExtraExtra Alert:
In 2023, I received a promotional new home video release of Waterworld (1995) -- in which Majorino played a big role -- from a distributor in exchange for review coverage on SciFiHistory.Net. Interested readers can find my review right here.
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For the record:
To her credit, Majorino didn't shy away from Fantasy after the debacle that was Waterworld; and -- in 1999 -- she earned a YoungStar Awards nomination for her work in the telefilm adaptation of Alice In Wonderland from Hallmark Entertainment.
ExtraExtra Alert:
In 2023, I received a promotional new home video release of Waterworld (1995) -- in which Majorino played a big role -- from a distributor in exchange for review coverage on SciFiHistory.Net. Interested readers can find my review right here.
As a young actress, Tegan Moss had the good fortune of playing a young 'Dana Scully' aboard Fox TV's long-running The X-Files. The actress has also turned in some voice performances aboard such SciFi properties as War Planets, Robocop: Alpha Command, and ReDaKai. Moss was born on this day in 1985.
[Source: IMDB.com]
[Source: IMDB.com]
Like so many fanboys, I fell head over heels for Deborah Ann Woll with her portrayal of 'Jessica Hamby' aboard HBO's True Blood, and I'm glad to say that she kept that audience in mind when she joined Netflix's Daredevil as 'Karen Page.' Woll was born on this day in 1985.
[Source: IMDB.com]
[Source: IMDB.com]
Mexican-born actress Naian González Norvind dipped into Science Fiction with a role aboard Apple TV's Invasion in 2023. Norvind was born on this day in 1992.
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[Source: IMDB.com]
Tom Glynn-Carney displayed a bit of medieval villainy with his work aboard HBO's House Of The Dragon, a Game Of Thrones spin-off series. Glynn-Carney was born on this day in 1995.
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[Source: IMDB.com]
If IMDB.com has its ducks in a row, then it would appear the young Ruby O. Fee got her big screen debut with a small role aboard the SciFi/Drama Womb (2010) for Asap Films. Fee was born on this day in 1996.
[Source: IMDB.com]
[Source: IMDB.com]
David Castro trafficks heavily in the realm of Fantasy aboard TV's Shadowhunters: The Mortal Instruments. Castro was born on this day in 1996.
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[Source: IMDB.com]
A star is born!
On this day in 1951 (in the United Kingdom), Mr. Drake's Duck quacked its way into the box office. Written (in part) and directed by Val Guest, the SciFi/Comedy starred Douglas Fairbanks Jr., Yolande Donlan, and Jon Pertwee. According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:
"Mr. Drake and his wife live a nice, quiet life on their Sussex farm, until one of their ducks lays a radioactive egg made of uranium. After the government finds out about this, the armed forces storm onto the farm in a frantic search for the duck responsible."
"Mr. Drake and his wife live a nice, quiet life on their Sussex farm, until one of their ducks lays a radioactive egg made of uranium. After the government finds out about this, the armed forces storm onto the farm in a frantic search for the duck responsible."
On this day in 1952 (in Italy), The Thing From Another World was one of the first SciFi films to bring the seminal creature down to Earth. With a screenplay by Charles Lederer adapted from a story by John W. Campbell Jr., the SciFi/Classic starred Kenneth Tobey, Margaret Sheridan, and James Arness. Here's the plot summary as provided by IMDB.com:
"Scientists at an Arctic research station discover a spacecraft buried in the ice. Upon closer examination, they discover the frozen pilot. All hell breaks loose when they take him back to their station and he is accidentally thawed out!"
For the record:
The Thing From Another World was inducted into the U.S.'s National Film Registry in 2001 so that its greatness can be preserved for the ages, and that's certainly no small feat for a Science Fiction release of the era. The story was adapted in 1982 by Horror expert John Carpenter (with Kurt Russell in the lead), and his version perhaps maintains greater popularity than the original.
"Scientists at an Arctic research station discover a spacecraft buried in the ice. Upon closer examination, they discover the frozen pilot. All hell breaks loose when they take him back to their station and he is accidentally thawed out!"
For the record:
The Thing From Another World was inducted into the U.S.'s National Film Registry in 2001 so that its greatness can be preserved for the ages, and that's certainly no small feat for a Science Fiction release of the era. The story was adapted in 1982 by Horror expert John Carpenter (with Kurt Russell in the lead), and his version perhaps maintains greater popularity than the original.
A star is born ... and isn't she lovely?
On this day in 1969 (in Finland), A Time Of Roses (aka Ruusujen Aika) gave audiences a curious glimpse into the future. Written (in part) and directed by Risto Jarva, the SciFi/Drama starred Arto Tuominem, Ritva Vepsä, and Tarja Markus. According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:
"In the year 2011, historian Raimo Lappalainen wants to illustrate how life was 50 years earlier. He becomes obsessed with the fate of a 1970s nude model, Saara Turunen, and finds a perfect actress to reconstruct her life and death in front of a TV camera. Meanwhile, a strike at a nuclear plant is covered up by the media."
For the record:
It's interesting to note that, based on what I've read, A Time Of Roses is acknowledged to be the very first Science Fiction film made in Finland. At the 1970 Jussi Awards (Finland's premiere film industry prize), A Time Of Roses' actress Ritva Vepsä took home top honors in the category of 'Best Actress.'
"In the year 2011, historian Raimo Lappalainen wants to illustrate how life was 50 years earlier. He becomes obsessed with the fate of a 1970s nude model, Saara Turunen, and finds a perfect actress to reconstruct her life and death in front of a TV camera. Meanwhile, a strike at a nuclear plant is covered up by the media."
For the record:
It's interesting to note that, based on what I've read, A Time Of Roses is acknowledged to be the very first Science Fiction film made in Finland. At the 1970 Jussi Awards (Finland's premiere film industry prize), A Time Of Roses' actress Ritva Vepsä took home top honors in the category of 'Best Actress.'
A star is born!
On this day in 1974 (in Mexico), El triunfo de los campeones justiceieros (aka The Triumph Of The Champions Of Justice) was unmasked to the masses. Written and directed by Rafael Lanuza, the SciFi/Fantasy starred Alejandro Moreno, Superzan, and Elsa Cardenas. According to our friends at Google.com, here's the plot summary:
"Mano Negra sends his squad to kidnap a scientist, but the scientist distributes his secret formula for microbial culture between his four daughters. Superheroes must work together to save the girls."
"Mano Negra sends his squad to kidnap a scientist, but the scientist distributes his secret formula for microbial culture between his four daughters. Superheroes must work together to save the girls."
On this day in 1979 (in France), those pesky alien spores were up to no good with the theatrical release of Invasion Of The Body Snatchers. Directed by Philip Kaufman, the SciFi/Thriller starred Donald Sutherland, Brooke Adams, and Leonard Nimoy; and here's the plot summary as provided by IMDB.com:
"When strange seeds drift to earth from space, mysterious pods begin to grow and invade San Francisco, California, where they replicate the residents into emotionless automatons one body at a time."
For the record:
The 1978 remake of Invasion Of The Body Snatchers was no creative slouch as the film received a nomination for 'Best Dramatic Presentation' from the 1979 Hugo Awards. Also, the film received an incredible eight nominations from the 1979 Saturn Awards but only took home trophies in the categories of 'Best Sound' and 'Best Director.'
ExtraExtra Alert:
I was fortunate enough to receive a complimentary Blu-ray of the film's 2022 re-release from Kino Lorber. Folks interested in reading what I thought of the release can find my review right here.
"When strange seeds drift to earth from space, mysterious pods begin to grow and invade San Francisco, California, where they replicate the residents into emotionless automatons one body at a time."
For the record:
The 1978 remake of Invasion Of The Body Snatchers was no creative slouch as the film received a nomination for 'Best Dramatic Presentation' from the 1979 Hugo Awards. Also, the film received an incredible eight nominations from the 1979 Saturn Awards but only took home trophies in the categories of 'Best Sound' and 'Best Director.'
ExtraExtra Alert:
I was fortunate enough to receive a complimentary Blu-ray of the film's 2022 re-release from Kino Lorber. Folks interested in reading what I thought of the release can find my review right here.
On this day in 1980 (in Sweden), Die Hamburger Krankheit played for audiences in attendance of the Göteborg Film Festival. Written (in part) and directed by Peter Fleischmann, the SciFi/Drama starred Helmut Griem, Fernando Arrabal, and Carline Seiser; and here's the plot summary as provided by IMDB.com:
"The BRD is haunted by a mysterious, deadly plague. In Hamburg, a group of people head for an odyssey through the country to search for survivors and a rescue."
"The BRD is haunted by a mysterious, deadly plague. In Hamburg, a group of people head for an odyssey through the country to search for survivors and a rescue."
On this day in 1985 (in Hungary), the UFO conspiracy got a little closer to home with the release of Hangar 18. Directed by James L. Conway, the SciFi/Drama starred Darren McGavin, Robert Vaughn, and Gary Collins; and here's the plot summary as provided by IMDB.com:
"After a UFO crashes in Arizona, due to a space collision with a NASA satellite launch, the U.S. government tries to cover-up the incident for political reasons."
ExtraExtra Alert:
I had the good fortune of seeing a home video release of Hangar 18 back in 2015. Interested in knowing what I thought? Readers can find my review right here.
"After a UFO crashes in Arizona, due to a space collision with a NASA satellite launch, the U.S. government tries to cover-up the incident for political reasons."
ExtraExtra Alert:
I had the good fortune of seeing a home video release of Hangar 18 back in 2015. Interested in knowing what I thought? Readers can find my review right here.
On this day in 1987 (in Japan), sex and storytelling combined with the release of the X-Rated genre flick Sex Crimes 2084. Written (in part) and directed by Chuck Vincent, the film starred Sherie St. Claire, Colleen Brennan, Sharon Kane, and Taija Rae in prominent roles. According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:
"The movie starts off in a futuristic sex club where two sex cops have been called by the club owner because there is a female that is refusing to participate in sexual acts. After the cops dress up as clowns to fulfill the young girls first time sex fantasies they decide to go back in time to see how sex before it was mandatory. Female joins them as the go back in time with each person having sex with two different person. Talk show host, Nerdy Pianist, Three way on wedding night, Busty redhead trying to make contact with her deceased husband through a psychic, a male trying to comment suicide by jumping of a bridge and Super hot blonde mechanic with great tan lines. The officer that ends up having sex with the mechanic falls in love with her and stays behind."
"The movie starts off in a futuristic sex club where two sex cops have been called by the club owner because there is a female that is refusing to participate in sexual acts. After the cops dress up as clowns to fulfill the young girls first time sex fantasies they decide to go back in time to see how sex before it was mandatory. Female joins them as the go back in time with each person having sex with two different person. Talk show host, Nerdy Pianist, Three way on wedding night, Busty redhead trying to make contact with her deceased husband through a psychic, a male trying to comment suicide by jumping of a bridge and Super hot blonde mechanic with great tan lines. The officer that ends up having sex with the mechanic falls in love with her and stays behind."
A star is born!
On this day in 1987 (in Japan), The Red Spectacles enjoyed a theatrical run. Written (in part) and directed by Mamoru Oshii, the feature starred Shigeru Chiba, Machiko Washio, and Hideyuki Tanaka. Here's the plot summary as provided by IMDB.com:
"A surreal science fiction noir involving a man trapped in a future where seemingly everyone is a government spy and all-night noodle stands are outlawed."
"A surreal science fiction noir involving a man trapped in a future where seemingly everyone is a government spy and all-night noodle stands are outlawed."
A star is born!
On this day in 1996 (in Norway), It Came From Outer Space II had its debut on home video. Roger Duchowny directed this script -- which appears to have some grounding on the Ray Bradbury story from the original film -- and it starred Brian Kerwin, Elizabeth Pena, and Jonathan Carrasco. According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:
"Aliens crashland near a small desert town, strewing odd bluish-glowing rocks throughout the area. Townfolk notice something is amiss when temperatures begin to soar, water disappears, power goes down and people seem not to be themselves."
"Aliens crashland near a small desert town, strewing odd bluish-glowing rocks throughout the area. Townfolk notice something is amiss when temperatures begin to soar, water disappears, power goes down and people seem not to be themselves."
On this day in 1997 (in Portugal), Ghost In The Shell ignited mankind's fascination ... or, at least, the audiences who saw it in attendance of the Fantasporto Film Festival. Based on the manga by Shirow Masamune, the SciFi/Anime was directed by Mamoru Oshii and starred the voices of Atsuko Tanaka, Iemasa Kayumi, and Akio Ôtsuka. According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:
"A cyborg policewoman and her partner hunt a mysterious and powerful hacker called the Puppet Master."
For the record:
At the 1996 Annie Awards (which recognizes excellence in the field of animated filmmaking), Ghost In The Shell enjoyed five nominations (but no wins) in such categories as 'Best Individual Achievement: Producing,' 'Best Individual Achievement: Writing,' 'Best Individual Achievement: Production Design,' 'Best Individual Achievement: Direction,' and 'Best Animated Feature.' The film also enjoyed a bit of praise with screenings on the film festival circuit.
"A cyborg policewoman and her partner hunt a mysterious and powerful hacker called the Puppet Master."
For the record:
At the 1996 Annie Awards (which recognizes excellence in the field of animated filmmaking), Ghost In The Shell enjoyed five nominations (but no wins) in such categories as 'Best Individual Achievement: Producing,' 'Best Individual Achievement: Writing,' 'Best Individual Achievement: Production Design,' 'Best Individual Achievement: Direction,' and 'Best Animated Feature.' The film also enjoyed a bit of praise with screenings on the film festival circuit.
On this day in 1997 (in South Africa), Savage tamed the hearts of audiences. The feature starred Olivier Gruner and Jennifer Grant, and here's the plot summary as provided by IMDB.com:
"After his family is murdered, and he's left for dead, a farmer awakens in the desert and finds himself transformed into a savage warrior, with all the powers and skills of the ancient gods. Guided by his "spirit masters" he's given a mission; destroy Tital Corporation, the world's most powerful high-tech computer company and its ambitious leader, Michael Burroughs. Burrough's has discovered the technological remains of an ancient race and a secret that will allow him to open the Vortex and achieve immortality. Out in the desert, ancient powers collide with sophisticated technology as the Savage and Burroughs meet in a titanic struggle that could destroy mankind."
"After his family is murdered, and he's left for dead, a farmer awakens in the desert and finds himself transformed into a savage warrior, with all the powers and skills of the ancient gods. Guided by his "spirit masters" he's given a mission; destroy Tital Corporation, the world's most powerful high-tech computer company and its ambitious leader, Michael Burroughs. Burrough's has discovered the technological remains of an ancient race and a secret that will allow him to open the Vortex and achieve immortality. Out in the desert, ancient powers collide with sophisticated technology as the Savage and Burroughs meet in a titanic struggle that could destroy mankind."
On this day in 1997 (in Portugal), The Relic played for audiences in attendance of the Fantasporto Film Festival. Directed by Peter Hyams, the SciFi/Horror starred Penelope Ann Miller, Tom Sizemore, and Linda Hunt; and here's the plot summary as provided by IMDB.com:
"A homicide detective and an anthropologist try to destroy a South American lizard-like god, who's on a people eating rampage in a Chicago museum."
For the record:
In 2022, I enjoyed a rewatch of the 1997 film and penned a Flashback Review on my thoughts for its 25th anniversary. Readers interested in check it out can do so right here.
"A homicide detective and an anthropologist try to destroy a South American lizard-like god, who's on a people eating rampage in a Chicago museum."
For the record:
In 2022, I enjoyed a rewatch of the 1997 film and penned a Flashback Review on my thoughts for its 25th anniversary. Readers interested in check it out can do so right here.
On this day in 1998, the 1988-produced Alien From L.A. enjoyed its premiere on television. Written (in part) and directed by Albert Pyun, the SciFi/Fantasy starred Kathy Ireland, William R. Moses, and Richard Haines; and here's the plot summary as provided by IMDB.com:
"A young woman with a childish voice travels to Africa looking for her missing archaeologist father, and stumbles into a strange subterranean civilization."
"A young woman with a childish voice travels to Africa looking for her missing archaeologist father, and stumbles into a strange subterranean civilization."
A star is born!
On this day in 2011 (in the United Kingdom), Paul enjoyed its first theatrical engagement ever with its silver screen premiere in London. Written by Simon Pegg and Nick Frost, the "comedy" -- which put in great effort to malign Republicans and Conservatives -- starred Simon Pegg and Nick Frost; and here's the plot summary as provided by IMDB.com:
"Two English comic book geeks traveling across the U.S. encounter an alien outside Area 51."
"Two English comic book geeks traveling across the U.S. encounter an alien outside Area 51."
A star is born!
On this day in 2012 (in the U.S.), Dorm Of The Dead delivered a bit of the undead to the campus environment. Directed by Tobias Canto Jr. and Tyrel Good, the Horror/Comedy starred Chelsea Bowdren, Christi Cordova, and Ryan DeLuca. According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:
"After a campus-wide zombie outbreak a slacker college student must protect his younger brother while becoming the unlikely leader of a small band of quirky survivors."
"After a campus-wide zombie outbreak a slacker college student must protect his younger brother while becoming the unlikely leader of a small band of quirky survivors."
A star is born!
On this day in 2014 (in Ireland and the United Kingdom), Mr. Peabody & Sherman went on their own trip through space and time. Directed by Rob Minkoff, the animated flick featured the voices of Ty Burrell, Max Charles, and Leslie Mann. According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:
"The time-travelling adventures of an advanced canine and his adopted son, as they endeavor to fix a time rift they created."
"The time-travelling adventures of an advanced canine and his adopted son, as they endeavor to fix a time rift they created."
A star is born!
On this day in 2014 (in Germany), The Midnight After showed a little daylight when it was first screened for audiences in attendance of the Berlin International Film Festival. Directed by Fruit Chan, the SciFi/Fantasy starred Suet Lam, Neva Wong Lam, and Cheuk-Ling Tin. According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:
"A night like any other in the streets of Hong Kong: in the midst of the tangle of night-owls, cars and vendors, a group of passengers climb aboard a minibus that is to take them from Mongkok to Tai Po. The group is as diverse as the city: there's a young man on drugs, an arguing couple, a woman with prayer beads and a girl who has just fallen in love, and behind the wheel sits the chatty driver. As the bus emerges from a tunnel, everything is suddenly quite still: the streets and buildings are all empty and there's not a soul to be seen; it's as if everyone has suddenly been swallowed by the earth. Only the millions of neon lights continue to blink, as if nothing has happened. The eclectic group of passengers seek refuge in a deserted café and discuss what they should do. Then they make a horrific discovery."
"A night like any other in the streets of Hong Kong: in the midst of the tangle of night-owls, cars and vendors, a group of passengers climb aboard a minibus that is to take them from Mongkok to Tai Po. The group is as diverse as the city: there's a young man on drugs, an arguing couple, a woman with prayer beads and a girl who has just fallen in love, and behind the wheel sits the chatty driver. As the bus emerges from a tunnel, everything is suddenly quite still: the streets and buildings are all empty and there's not a soul to be seen; it's as if everyone has suddenly been swallowed by the earth. Only the millions of neon lights continue to blink, as if nothing has happened. The eclectic group of passengers seek refuge in a deserted café and discuss what they should do. Then they make a horrific discovery."
On this day in 2016 (in Finland), Asteroid Vs. Earth enjoyed a spectacular collision for interested audiences. Directed by Christopher Ray from a story by Adam Lipsius, the SciFi feature starred Tia Carrere, Jason Brooks, and Tim Russ. Here's the plot summary as provided by IMDB.com:
"When a shower of massive meteors threatens an extinction level event on Earth, the world's greatest minds devise a dangerous plan that will take the planet off its axis in order to avoid the impact."
"When a shower of massive meteors threatens an extinction level event on Earth, the world's greatest minds devise a dangerous plan that will take the planet off its axis in order to avoid the impact."
On this day in 2017 (in the U.S.), the 1995-produced Anime/Classic Ghost In The Shell enjoyed a rare theatrical re-release. Based on the manga by Shirow Masamune, the SciFi/Anime was directed by Mamoru Oshii and starred the voices of Atsuko Tanaka, Iemasa Kayumi, and Akio Ôtsuka. According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:
"A cyborg policewoman and her partner hunt a mysterious and powerful hacker called the Puppet Master."
For the record:
At the 1996 Annie Awards (which recognizes excellence in the field of animated filmmaking), Ghost In The Shell enjoyed five nominations (but no wins) in such categories as 'Best Individual Achievement: Producing,' 'Best Individual Achievement: Writing,' 'Best Individual Achievement: Production Design,' 'Best Individual Achievement: Direction,' and 'Best Animated Feature.' The film also enjoyed a bit of praise with screenings on the film festival circuit.
"A cyborg policewoman and her partner hunt a mysterious and powerful hacker called the Puppet Master."
For the record:
At the 1996 Annie Awards (which recognizes excellence in the field of animated filmmaking), Ghost In The Shell enjoyed five nominations (but no wins) in such categories as 'Best Individual Achievement: Producing,' 'Best Individual Achievement: Writing,' 'Best Individual Achievement: Production Design,' 'Best Individual Achievement: Direction,' and 'Best Animated Feature.' The film also enjoyed a bit of praise with screenings on the film festival circuit.
A star is born!
On this day in 2017 (in the U.S. and Canada), Moontrap: Target Earth crashed down to Earth ... or was that the moon? In any event, the feature was written (in part) and directed by Robert Dyke; and the film starred Sarah Butler, Niki Spiridakos, and Damon Dayoub. Here's the plot summary compliments of IMDB.com:
"A long forgotten ancient spacecraft discovered on Earth. Investigations carried out by Scout transport her to the moon whereupon she meets the impressive machines preserving the wisdom of that long lost civilization."
"A long forgotten ancient spacecraft discovered on Earth. Investigations carried out by Scout transport her to the moon whereupon she meets the impressive machines preserving the wisdom of that long lost civilization."
A star is born!
On this day in 2020 (in Sri Lanka), the Sinhala-language SciFi film The Horn enjoyed its first theatrical presentation ever. Written and directed by Sameera Wackwella, the feature starred Kalhara Wakwella, Teena Shanell Fernando, and Dananjaya Siriwardana; and here's the plot summary as provided by IMDB.com:
"Professor Thompson commits murder after the chaos that occurred due to marriage. Kevin, an 8 month old who's left alone at the end, returns home after 57 years, as an elderly sex offender. He finds the same Egyptian musical instrument- a dildo- which drove his wife through the same chaos. The audience of the film Horn , a science fiction will be turbed on about the process which confirms the existence and the survival of our future mankind as a result of the effort of recovering his wife's virginity."
"Professor Thompson commits murder after the chaos that occurred due to marriage. Kevin, an 8 month old who's left alone at the end, returns home after 57 years, as an elderly sex offender. He finds the same Egyptian musical instrument- a dildo- which drove his wife through the same chaos. The audience of the film Horn , a science fiction will be turbed on about the process which confirms the existence and the survival of our future mankind as a result of the effort of recovering his wife's virginity."
On this day in 1967 (in the U.S.), The Invaders aired "Genesis." Officially, this served as the fifth episode in the program's first season, and here's the plot summary as detailed by IMDB.com:
"David Vincent discovers the aliens have taken over a sea lab for sinister purposes."
"David Vincent discovers the aliens have taken over a sea lab for sinister purposes."
What would any Olympics be without a possible defection? In "Olympiad," Buck Rogers In The 25th Century decides to take in the 25th century version of the Olympics, only Buck is quickly drawn into a plot involving long-distance lovers and the possibility of defection. It aired on this day back in 1980 as episode 17 of the first season, and here's the plot summary from IMDB.com:
"Buck attends a new version of the Olympics. He meets Lara one of the athletes who tells him that she is involved with Jorex an athlete from a planet that's ruled by a dictator who has Jorex under his thumb. She's asking for Buck's help so that Jorex can defect to Earth. Buck calls Wilma and Huer who agree to help. They decide to consult another refugee from Jorex's planet. He tells them that the dictator will do whatever he has to keep him from escaping eve kill him. However Allerick, the man in charge of Jorex learns of the plan and abducts Lara."
"Buck attends a new version of the Olympics. He meets Lara one of the athletes who tells him that she is involved with Jorex an athlete from a planet that's ruled by a dictator who has Jorex under his thumb. She's asking for Buck's help so that Jorex can defect to Earth. Buck calls Wilma and Huer who agree to help. They decide to consult another refugee from Jorex's planet. He tells them that the dictator will do whatever he has to keep him from escaping eve kill him. However Allerick, the man in charge of Jorex learns of the plan and abducts Lara."
On this day in 1981 (United Kingdom), Doctor Who aired "The Keeper Of Traken: Part 2." Officially, this served as the twenty-second episode of the program's eighteenth season, and here's the plot summary as provided by IMDB.com:
"Tremas claims counselor privilege to protect the Doctor and Adric from execution, though it binds his fate to theirs if they're found guilty of murder. Melkur strengthens his hold over Kassia while Seron decides to have rapport with The Keeper to learn truth, and Adric finds evidence of another TARDIS in the area."
"Tremas claims counselor privilege to protect the Doctor and Adric from execution, though it binds his fate to theirs if they're found guilty of murder. Melkur strengthens his hold over Kassia while Seron decides to have rapport with The Keeper to learn truth, and Adric finds evidence of another TARDIS in the area."
On this day in 1986 (in the U.S.), Knight Rider aired "Knight Of A Thousand Devils." Officially, this served as the seventeenth episode of the program's fourth (and final) season, and here's the plot summary as provided by IMDB.com:
"Michael's CIA pal Lew Jonas gets killed during a raid on crime boss Ronald Becker. Becker plans to get out of the country using the illegal Baja race to Mexico as a cover. Michael vows to catch Becker if it's the last thing he does."
"Michael's CIA pal Lew Jonas gets killed during a raid on crime boss Ronald Becker. Becker plans to get out of the country using the illegal Baja race to Mexico as a cover. Michael vows to catch Becker if it's the last thing he does."
On this day in 1986 (in the U.S.), Misfits of Science aired "Against All Oz." Officially, this served as the fourteenth episode of the program's only season, and here's the plot summary as provided by IMDB.com:
"When Billy attempts to break the world record for staying awake, he begins to have hallucinations concerning his past adventures. He finds himself in an alternate reality where all his friends have different personalities and different jobs."
"When Billy attempts to break the world record for staying awake, he begins to have hallucinations concerning his past adventures. He finds himself in an alternate reality where all his friends have different personalities and different jobs."
On this day in 1988 (in the U.S.), Captain Power And The Soldiers Of The Future aired "A Summoning Of Thunder, Part 1." Officially, this served as the fifteenth episode of the program's first season, and here's the plot summary from IMDB.com:
"It is the 15th anniversary of Dr. Stuart Power's death. As Jonathan Power is lost in memories while visiting his fathers grave, Overmind urges Lord Dread to take this opportunity to ambush his adversary."
"It is the 15th anniversary of Dr. Stuart Power's death. As Jonathan Power is lost in memories while visiting his fathers grave, Overmind urges Lord Dread to take this opportunity to ambush his adversary."
On this day in 1990 (in the U.S.), Quantum Leap aired "Her Charm." Officially, this served as the fifteenth episode of the show's second season, and here's the plot summary as provided by IMDB.com:
"As an FBI agent Sam has to protect a female witness when the people after her seem to know his every step."
"As an FBI agent Sam has to protect a female witness when the people after her seem to know his every step."
On this day in 1992 (in France), The Ray Bradbury Theater aired "The Utterly Perfect Murder." Officially, this served as the sixth episode of the program's fifth season, and here's the plot summary as provided by IMDB.com:
"As a boy, piano prodigy Douglas was tormented by a gang of bullies led by Ralph. Now, fifty years later, Doug looks for closure in his life--by traveling back to his hometown and murdering Ralph."
"As a boy, piano prodigy Douglas was tormented by a gang of bullies led by Ralph. Now, fifty years later, Doug looks for closure in his life--by traveling back to his hometown and murdering Ralph."
As much as others loved Q and the whole idea of the Q Continuum, rarely did I see him and/or them as little more than a convenient plot device. Now, that doesn't mean they weren't used well, but in Q's only appearance aboard Star Trek: Deep Space Nine there really wasn't much call for him. "Q-Less" aired as part of the first season in 1993 -- the show's sixth episode -- and I found it largely forgettable.
On this day in 1994 (in the U.S.), Time Trax aired "Missing." Officially, this hour served as the second in the program's second season, and here's the plot summary as provided by IMDB.com:
"When Darien tries to make a withdrawal from an ATM, he is mugged and the muggers also take Selma. So with a veteran cop he tries to get her back."
"When Darien tries to make a withdrawal from an ATM, he is mugged and the muggers also take Selma. So with a veteran cop he tries to get her back."
On this day in 1997 (in the United Kingdom), Red Dwarf aired "Duct Soup." Officially, this served as the fourth episode in the program's seventh season, and here's the plot summary as provided by IMDB.com:
"Kryten thinks Lister likes Konchanski better than him and is making a fuss about it. When the primary power goes off and they all get stuck in a room they have no choice but to climb into the ventilation ducts and try to escape. While inside the ducts they discover Lister is claustrophobic! After hours of scurrying around they end up back out in the same room."
"Kryten thinks Lister likes Konchanski better than him and is making a fuss about it. When the primary power goes off and they all get stuck in a room they have no choice but to climb into the ventilation ducts and try to escape. While inside the ducts they discover Lister is claustrophobic! After hours of scurrying around they end up back out in the same room."
It all began right here ...
On this day in 1998 (in the U.S.), Silver Surfer blasted onto the television airwaves with its pilot episode, "The Origin Of The Silver Surfer: Part 1." Here's the plot summary as provided by our friends at IMDB.com:
"The planet-eater Galactus targets the planet Zenn-La, planning to consume its energy and thus destroy it. Norrin Radd sacrifices himself to become Galactus's herald the Silver Surfer."
On this day in 1998 (in the U.S.), Silver Surfer blasted onto the television airwaves with its pilot episode, "The Origin Of The Silver Surfer: Part 1." Here's the plot summary as provided by our friends at IMDB.com:
"The planet-eater Galactus targets the planet Zenn-La, planning to consume its energy and thus destroy it. Norrin Radd sacrifices himself to become Galactus's herald the Silver Surfer."
On this day in 1998 (in the U.S.), Superman: The Animated Series aired "Apokolips ... Now! Part 1." Officially, this served as the twenty-fifth episode in the program's second season, and here's the plot summary as provided by IMDB.com:
"Orion, an alien escapee from the planet Apokolips, seeks Superman's help in his effort to stop Darkseid from conquering Earth."
"Orion, an alien escapee from the planet Apokolips, seeks Superman's help in his effort to stop Darkseid from conquering Earth."
On this day in 1999 (in the U.S.), The X-Files aired "Two Fathers." Officially, this served as the eleventh episode in the program's sixth season, and here's the plot summary as provided by IMDB.com:
"The alien rebels return to kill abductees including Scully and Cassandra Spender. With the Syndicate in shambles, the Cigarette Smoking Man reveals the truth to Agent Spender hoping that he will continue his work."
"The alien rebels return to kill abductees including Scully and Cassandra Spender. With the Syndicate in shambles, the Cigarette Smoking Man reveals the truth to Agent Spender hoping that he will continue his work."
On this day in 2000 (in the U.S.), Earth: Final Conflict aired "Scorched Earth." Officially, this served as the fourteenth episode in the program's third season, and here's the plot summary as provided by IMDB.com:
"Bombings begin at embassies and Liam believes they may reignite the SI (Sino-Indian) War, which ended with an armistice several years before. An old intelligence agency friend of Renee's has interesting holographic technology."
"Bombings begin at embassies and Liam believes they may reignite the SI (Sino-Indian) War, which ended with an armistice several years before. An old intelligence agency friend of Renee's has interesting holographic technology."
On this day in 2001 (in the U.S.), UPN's Seven Days aired "Raven." Officially, this served as the twelfth episode in the program's third season, and here's the plot summary as provided by IMDB.com:
"A missile test disaster sends Parker back in time to find a beautiful revenge-minded thief who has stolen the device that will cause the disaster."
"A missile test disaster sends Parker back in time to find a beautiful revenge-minded thief who has stolen the device that will cause the disaster."
To its credit, Star Trek: Voyager did find some very creative ways to visit some of the characters and species we were vastly more familiar with from the Alpha Quadrant. "Prophecy" -- it aired on this day in 2001 -- saw the ship coming across a Klingon transport that left its home over 100 years ago; when these newly-discovered Klingons receive word of B'Elanna's pregnancy, they believe the child may very well be their savior.
On this day in 2001 (in the U.S.), Starhunter aired the fifteenth episode of its first season, an hour aptly titled "Dark and Stormy Night." According to our friends at Wikipedia.org, here's what it was all about:
"Darius comes aboard the Tulip to talk with Dante and his daughter Luc. There he reveals information about the Divinity Cluster and Luc's mission to investigate those who are changing because of it. He also asks Dante to work for the Orchard and tells him that he is more involved than he realizes. He explains that Dante's deceased wife Penny, (once a geneticist on Titan), was close to unlocking the secrets of the Cluster herself and that her experiments on their son Travis, were very important in the research. Upon leaving, Darius' shuttle explodes leaving Luc to fend for herself against the treachery of the Orchard."
"Darius comes aboard the Tulip to talk with Dante and his daughter Luc. There he reveals information about the Divinity Cluster and Luc's mission to investigate those who are changing because of it. He also asks Dante to work for the Orchard and tells him that he is more involved than he realizes. He explains that Dante's deceased wife Penny, (once a geneticist on Titan), was close to unlocking the secrets of the Cluster herself and that her experiments on their son Travis, were very important in the research. Upon leaving, Darius' shuttle explodes leaving Luc to fend for herself against the treachery of the Orchard."
On this day in 2003 (in the U.S.), Farscape aired its sixteenth episode of its fourth (and final) season, an hour titled "Bringing Home The Beacon." According to IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:
"The girls are out looking for an item that will camouflage Moya from long-range scans on an outpost in Tormented Space. While they are waiting for their part, they spot Braca and Grayza with a complement of Peacekeepers searching for them. They must lay low for 4 hours while they wait for their technology to be ready."
"The girls are out looking for an item that will camouflage Moya from long-range scans on an outpost in Tormented Space. While they are waiting for their part, they spot Braca and Grayza with a complement of Peacekeepers searching for them. They must lay low for 4 hours while they wait for their technology to be ready."
On this day in 2003 (in Hungary), Star Trek: The Next Generation aired "The Wounded." Officially, this served as the twelfth episode in the program's fourth season, and here's the plot summary as provided by IMDB.com:
"After being fired upon by a Cardassian vessel, Picard races against time to find out the facts behind the Cardassian commander's claim that the Federation attacked one of their outposts."
"After being fired upon by a Cardassian vessel, Picard races against time to find out the facts behind the Cardassian commander's claim that the Federation attacked one of their outposts."
On this day in 2003 (in the U.S.), Stargate: SG-1 aired "Metamorphosis." Officially, this served as the sixteenth episode in the program's sixth season, and here's the plot summary as provided by IMDB.com:
"The Russian SG team brings back a man who claims that his people are being experimented on by Nirrti. SG-1 investigate where the experiments are conducted, with the Russian SG team as backup. The inhabitants worship Nirrti as their god and savior from a terrible plague. SG-1 attempts to use the same device Nirrti used on the people to reverse the mutations, but the people turn on them at the arrival of Nirrti."
"The Russian SG team brings back a man who claims that his people are being experimented on by Nirrti. SG-1 investigate where the experiments are conducted, with the Russian SG team as backup. The inhabitants worship Nirrti as their god and savior from a terrible plague. SG-1 attempts to use the same device Nirrti used on the people to reverse the mutations, but the people turn on them at the arrival of Nirrti."
On this day in 2006 (in the United Kingdom), Hyperdrive aired "Clare." Officially, this served as the fifth episode of the program's first season, and here's the plot summary as provided by IMDB.com:
"While scanning the galaxy for drug smugglers, the Camden Lock encounters the ship of the round-the-galaxy solo spacewoman, Clare Winchester. Concerned for her mental wellbeing, Henderson decides to put the mission on hold to do a little bonding. He finds Clare a mass of neuroses and superstitions - she also appears to have a tortuous relationship with a 'Mr. Cup'. When his poster of an orangutan fails to improve her outlook, the two row. Desperate to cheer her up, Henderson doles out more and more flattery until she finally forgives him. However, when he goes to leave, Clare has other ideas. York's newly instated self-defense drills are toughening the crew up, but will they be hard enough to rescue the commander?"
"While scanning the galaxy for drug smugglers, the Camden Lock encounters the ship of the round-the-galaxy solo spacewoman, Clare Winchester. Concerned for her mental wellbeing, Henderson decides to put the mission on hold to do a little bonding. He finds Clare a mass of neuroses and superstitions - she also appears to have a tortuous relationship with a 'Mr. Cup'. When his poster of an orangutan fails to improve her outlook, the two row. Desperate to cheer her up, Henderson doles out more and more flattery until she finally forgives him. However, when he goes to leave, Clare has other ideas. York's newly instated self-defense drills are toughening the crew up, but will they be hard enough to rescue the commander?"
It all came down to this: on this day in 2009 (in the United Kingdom), Demons bowed out of existence with the airing of "Nothing Like Nebraska." According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:
"Luke starts having nightmares. An old adversary returns, and sets to work turning Luke against Rupert. Luke discovers the truth about the car accident in which his father died."
"Luke starts having nightmares. An old adversary returns, and sets to work turning Luke against Rupert. Luke discovers the truth about the car accident in which his father died."
It all began right here: on this day in 2011 (in the United Kingdom), Outcasts took audiences on a trip to a distant world. According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary for its pilot episode:
"Carpathia awaits the arrival of a transporter from Earth. A leader amongst the Expeditionaries wants to break away from the settlement. And a secret lies beyond the gates of Forthaven."
"Carpathia awaits the arrival of a transporter from Earth. A leader amongst the Expeditionaries wants to break away from the settlement. And a secret lies beyond the gates of Forthaven."
On this day in 2018 (in the U.S.), The X-Files aired "Kitten." Officially, this served as the sixth episode of the program's eleventh season, and here's the plot summary as provided by IMDB.com:
"Skinner goes AWOL when his past comes back to haunt him. As Mulder and Scully try to track him down, their growing mistrust of him reaches its apex."
"Skinner goes AWOL when his past comes back to haunt him. As Mulder and Scully try to track him down, their growing mistrust of him reaches its apex."
