"The Mark of Gideon" presented Capt. Kirk with a curious challenge: believing to be beaming down to the surface of the planet Gideon, he finds himself aboard a completely deserted Enterprise ... well, completely deserted except for a beautiful woman, that is! If only all Starfleet captains could be so lucky! The Star Trek episode premiered on this day back in 1969.
Actor and stuntman Jack 'Tiny' Lipson earned the distinction of appearing as 'King Vultan' aboard the Buster Crabbe 1936 serial for Flash Gordon. Otherwise, a great deal of his career was relegated to background roles, giving the man a good deal of uncredited screen appearances. Though he's no longer with us, Lipson was born on this day in 1901.
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What would Flash Gordon be without a Dale Arden to tag along? The lovely Carol Hughes took on the task of traveling the stars with Flash in 1940's Flash Gordon Conquers The Universe. She also enjoyed an uncredited appearance in 1949's Mighty Joe Young for good measure. Though she's no longer with us, Hughes was born on this day in 1910.
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[Source: IMDB.com]
Patricia Owens made the startling discovery of The Fly (1958), the SciFi/Horror classic from Twentieth Century Fox. Though she's no longer with us, Owens was born on this day in 1925.
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[Source: IMDB.com]
The lovely Eartha Kitt certainly left a lasting impression in the guise of 'Catwoman' for the late 1960's TV version of Batman. In 1986, she returned to the silver screen -- also in a bit of camp -- for work in the SciFi/Comedy The Pink Chiquitas for SC Entertainment. In 1987, she found a bit of screen time aboard the Horror-themed The Serpent Warriors for Eastern Media Group. In 1989, Fantasy called again, and the actress found work in Erik The Viking for Prominent Features. Did she have other forays into the realms of the Fantastic? Chalk up screen time in Living Doll (1990), Ernest Scared Stupid (1991), Matrix, The Proteus Chronicles (1998), and Holes (2003). Though she's no longer with us, Kitt was born on this day in 1927.
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His is the voice of Darth Vader, the Dark Lord of the Sith, throughout all theatrical films in the Star Wars saga. (And, yes, he's also the voice of CNN.) But James Earl Jones has certainly enjoyed a wealth of screen time in Science Fiction, Fantasy, and even Horror over the years. Fans might recognize him -- or his signature voice, at least -- from such projects as Dr. Strangelove (1964), Tarzan, The UFO Incident (1975), Exorcist II: The Heretic (1977), Conan The Barbarian (1982), The Flight Of Dragons (1982), Bloodtide (1982), City Limits (1984), Faerie Tale Theatre, Allan Quartermain And The Lost City Of Gold (1986), Field Of Dreams (1989), Grim Prairie Tales (1990), Terrorgram (1990), The Meteor Man (1993), Lois & Clark: The New Adventures Of Superman, Judge Dredd (1995), 3rd Rock From The Sun, Touched By An Angel, Stargate SG-1, Merlin, Robots (2005), Click (2006), and Jack And The Beanstalk (2009). Though he's no longer with us, Jones was born on this day in 1931.
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ExtraExtra Alert:
In 2022, I had the good fortune of receiving an all-new Blu-ray release of The UFO Incident (1975) via a distributor relationship. Interested in my thoughts on the film? Readers can find my review right here.
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ExtraExtra Alert:
In 2022, I had the good fortune of receiving an all-new Blu-ray release of The UFO Incident (1975) via a distributor relationship. Interested in my thoughts on the film? Readers can find my review right here.
The lovely Sheree North first gave Science Fiction a glance with a lead role in Destination Inner Space (1966). She made a return trip with a guest spot on Future Cop. Though she's no longer with us, North was born on this day in 1932.
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Though I'm sure that fans of a certain generation remember the late Shari Lewis for her work in a certain children's program, it's important to underscore that a good many of these performers had other skill sets. Worthy of note is the fact that Lewis crafted an hour of the legendary Star Trek during its third and final season on network television. Though she's no longer with us, Lewis was born on this day in 1937.
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Hollywood veteran Buzz Feitshans has a short list of truly entertaining genre films, several of which star some of the biggest names in entertainment for their respective times in the business. Genre fans should probably appreciate the man most for helping to bring Total Recall (1990) to such stunning and bold life on the screen. Feitshans was born on this day in 1937.
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The late Nancy Parsons turned up in a guest spot aboard Star Trek: The Next Generation's eventful third season. The actress also enjoyed a big part aboard the Horror film Motel Hell (1980) for Camp Hill. IMDB.com also lists she had supporting roles in Amazing Stories and The Pretender. Though she's no longer with us, Parsons was born on this day in 1942.
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For the record:
In 1981, the actress earned a Saturn Awards nomination in the category of 'Best Supporting Actress' for her work in the aforementioned Motel Hell (1980).
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For the record:
In 1981, the actress earned a Saturn Awards nomination in the category of 'Best Supporting Actress' for her work in the aforementioned Motel Hell (1980).
Comedy legend Andy Kaufman played a robot with a heart of gold aboard the SciFi/Comedy Heartbeeps (1981). Though he's no longer with us, Kaufman was born on this day in 1949.
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For the record:
Well, sometimes you win ... and sometimes you lose. At the 1981 The Stinkers Bad Movie Awards, Heartbeeps was a bit of a sensation. Kaufman's work in the picture put him front-and-center in three categories (but no wins) -- 'Most Annoying Fake Accent: Male,' 'Worst On-Screen Couple,' and 'Worst Actor.' Ouch.
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For the record:
Well, sometimes you win ... and sometimes you lose. At the 1981 The Stinkers Bad Movie Awards, Heartbeeps was a bit of a sensation. Kaufman's work in the picture put him front-and-center in three categories (but no wins) -- 'Most Annoying Fake Accent: Male,' 'Worst On-Screen Couple,' and 'Worst Actor.' Ouch.
Funnyman and political animal Jim Carrey has come a long way from general goofiness in his projects. His more thoughtful entries -- like Eternal Sunshine Of The Spotless Mind (2004) and even The Truman Show (1998) -- certainly flirt on the fringes of Science Fiction. Early his his career, he also enjoyed a lot of screen time in the Horror/Comedy Once Bitten (1985) and the Cult/SciFi Earth Girls Are Easy (1988). Carrey was born on this day in 1962.
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For the record:
To their credit, the Academy Of Science Fiction, Fantasy, And Horror films have recognized the actor's contributions with solid 'Best Actor' nominations for his work in The Truman Show and Eternal Sunshine Of The Spotless Mind.
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For the record:
To their credit, the Academy Of Science Fiction, Fantasy, And Horror films have recognized the actor's contributions with solid 'Best Actor' nominations for his work in The Truman Show and Eternal Sunshine Of The Spotless Mind.
Director D.J. Caruso has a solid track record in genre entertainment, helming such projects as VR.5, Beyond Belief: Fact Or Fiction, Mercy Point, Smallville, Dark Angel, and I Am Number Four (2011). Caruso was born on this day in 1965.
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Critical darling Joshua Malina has sparingly dipped his feet into SciFi waters with guest spots aboard Sliders, Stargate: SG-1, Medium, Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles, American Horror Story, Knights Of Badassdom (2013), and Extant. Malina was born on this day in 1966.
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ExtraExtra Alert:
Back in 2013 (or thereabouts), I had the good fortune of receiving a copy of Knights Of Badassdom on DVD in exchange for a review. Interested in my thoughts on the genre comedy? Readers can find my review right here.
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ExtraExtra Alert:
Back in 2013 (or thereabouts), I had the good fortune of receiving a copy of Knights Of Badassdom on DVD in exchange for a review. Interested in my thoughts on the genre comedy? Readers can find my review right here.
Kang-ho Song might be the only man who can help save the passengers on the Snowpiercer, a state-of-the-art high tech train traveling the world to avoid global catastrophe. Song was born on this day in 1967.
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In the realm of Star Trek, there are no small people, only small roles ... and the delightful Brita Nowak served as a background player and occasional stand-in aboard UPN's Star Trek: Voyager during that show's run on the network. Nowak was born on this day in 1968.
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[Source: Memory Alpha]
The beautiful and enigmatic Sofia Shinas played an equally beautiful and enigmatic sentient lifeform aboard an early episode of the 1990's version of The Outer Limits. Shinas was born on this day in 1968.
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Naveen Andrews was one of the original survivors on JJ Abrams' super-popular Lost program for ABC TV. Andrews has also made appearances in such genre properties as Rollerball and Planet Terror, and he'll be seen in 2015 in the anticipated Sense8. Andrews was born on this day in 1969.
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Genndy Tartakovsky has one of the most unique animation styles to find major acclaim in the past few decades. Science Fiction fans loved his particular take on Star Wars: The Clone Wars, and they were driven insane with their love for his futuristic warrior tale Samurai Jack. In fact, in 2004 both his Clone Wars ("Chapters 1 - 20") and Samurai Jack ("Birth of Evil") were awarded Primetime Emmys for Outstanding Animated Program, while he and his crew took home the same award in 2005 for Chapters 21 - 25 of Clone Wars. Tartakovsky was born on this day in 1970.
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Ann Wolfe did her part for womankind by filling out the role of 'Artemis' for 2017's wildly popular adaptation of the DC Comics' Wonder Woman. Wolfe was born on this day in 1971.
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Freddy Rodriguez fought a world infected by a degenerative biological plague in writer/director Robert Rodriguez's Grindhouse flick Planet Terror in 2007. Freddy was born on this day in 1975.
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HubbaHubba Alert! The fetching Anne Stedman did her part to serve the 'Final Frontier' with a small role aboard the SciFi/Drama Space Cowboys (2000) for Warner Bros. Back in 2001, she also suited up for justice as 'Dyna Girl' in an Electra Woman And Dyna Girl TV short. Stedman was born on this day in 1976.
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Another day, another Power Rangers citation! Keith Robinson suited up as the 'Green Lightspeed Ranger' for his work aboard Power Rangers Lighspeed Rescue. Robinson was born on this day in 1976.
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Leigh Whannell faced a unique version of the Apocalypse with a decidedly juvenile slant in the SciFi/Horror hybrid Cooties (2014). Whannell was born on this day in 1977.
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Doe-eyed Zooey Deschanel put on her best 'stink eye' with a role in the M. Night Shyamalan twist-fest, The Happening. Still, she does have other genre credentials worth pointing out, including stops to such journeys as Elf (2003), The Hitchhiker's Guide To The Galaxy (2005), Once Upon A Mattress (2005), Bridge To Terabithia (2007), and Tin Man. Deschanel was born on this day in 1980.
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I know that I'm in the minority as having loved SGU: Stargate Universe. (Keep in mind, I wasn't that much of a fan of the other two series, and maybe my fondness for it makes sense.) Young David Blue had a prominent role in the program, and I'd love to see it revisited if only to give it a proper send-off. Blue was born on this day in 1982.
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The lovely Melody Johnson braved both the Final Frontier and a homicidal slasher with her work aboard Jason X (2001) for New Line Cinema. Since then, she's also squeezed time into such entries as Hemlock Grove and Titans. Johnson was born on this day in 1983.
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Ahem. Adult temptress Kirsty Hill has delivered high camp to some more adult-themed interpretations of genre projects like An American Werewolf In London XXX Porn Parody (2012), The Hungover Games (2014), and Gnardians Of The Galaxy (2016). Hill was born on this day in 1984.
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TV's The Magicians certainly qualifies as a modern era Fantasy, and the talented Hale Appleman plays 'Eliot Waugh' for the mystical procedural. He also paid a visit to the world of American Horror Story. Appleman was born on this day in 1986.
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Kelly Marie Tran entered the greater realm of a galaxy far, far away in the role of 'Rose Tico' aboard Star Wars: Episode VIII - The Last Jedi (2017) and returned for the lackluster and barely coherent finish that was Star Wars: Episode IX - The Rise Of Skywalker (2019). After some social media kerfuffle, she's all but disappeared from Internet life. Tran was born on this day in 1989.
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For the record:
At the 2018 Saturn Awards (sponsored by the Academy Of Science Fiction, Fantasy, And Horror Films), Tran enjoyed a nomination in the category of 'Best Supporting Actress.'
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For the record:
At the 2018 Saturn Awards (sponsored by the Academy Of Science Fiction, Fantasy, And Horror Films), Tran enjoyed a nomination in the category of 'Best Supporting Actress.'
ExtraExtra Alert:
On this day in 1963 (in Italy), James Bond was brought to life on the silver screen in the groundbreaking Dr. No. Directed by Terence Young and based on the novel from Ian Fleming, the Fantasy/Thriller starred Sean Connery, Ursula Andress, and Bernard Lee. According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:
"James Bond 007 is Britain's top agent, and is on an exciting mission, to solve the mysterious murder of a fellow agent. The task sends him to Jamaica, where he joins forces with Quarrel and a loyal C.I.A. Agent, Felix Leiter. While dodging tarantulas, "fire breathing dragons", and a trio of assassins, known as "the three blind mice". Bond meets up with the beautiful Honey Ryder and goes face to face with the evil Dr. No."
"James Bond 007 is Britain's top agent, and is on an exciting mission, to solve the mysterious murder of a fellow agent. The task sends him to Jamaica, where he joins forces with Quarrel and a loyal C.I.A. Agent, Felix Leiter. While dodging tarantulas, "fire breathing dragons", and a trio of assassins, known as "the three blind mice". Bond meets up with the beautiful Honey Ryder and goes face to face with the evil Dr. No."
A star is born ... and this one's got teeth! On this day in 1971 (in the United Kingdom), Lust For A Vampire mixed a bevy of beauties with a penchant for blood. Directed by Jimmy Sangster from a story by Tudor Gates and Sheridan Le Fanu, the Horror/Fantasy starred Barbara Jefford, Suzanna Leigh, and Yutte Stensgaard. According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:
"In 1830, forty years to the day since the last manifestation of their dreaded vampirism, the Karnstein heirs use the blood of an innocent to bring forth the evil that is the beautiful Mircalla - or as she was in 1710, Carmilla."
"In 1830, forty years to the day since the last manifestation of their dreaded vampirism, the Karnstein heirs use the blood of an innocent to bring forth the evil that is the beautiful Mircalla - or as she was in 1710, Carmilla."
On this day in 1975 (in the U.S.), Dark Star enjoyed its full U.S. theatrical debut. Written (in part) and directed by John Carpenter, the SciFi/Comedy starred Dan O'Bannon, Dre Pahich, and Brian Narelle. According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:
"In the far reaches of space, a small crew, 20 years into their solitary mission, find things beginning to go hilariously wrong."
For the record:
"In the far reaches of space, a small crew, 20 years into their solitary mission, find things beginning to go hilariously wrong."
For the record:
- At the 1976 Saturn Awards, Dark Star took home top honors in the category of 'Best Special Effects.'
- At the 1976 Hugo Awards, the film earned a nomination in the category of 'Best Dramatic Presentation.'
- At the 1976 Nebula Awards, Dark Star earned a nomination in the category of 'Best Dramatic Writing.'
On this day in 1979 (in France), Nosferatu The Vampyre enjoyed its full theatrical release for that country. Written (in part) and directed by Werner Herzog, the Horror/Fantasy starred Klaus Kinski, Isabelle Adjani, and Bruno Ganz. According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:
"Count Dracula moves from Transylvania to Wismar, spreading the Black Plague across the land. Only a woman pure of heart can bring an end to his reign of horror."
For the record:
At the 1980 Saturn Awards, Nosferatu The Vampyre earned two nominations (but no wins) in the categories of 'Best Costumes' and 'Best Foreign Film.'
"Count Dracula moves from Transylvania to Wismar, spreading the Black Plague across the land. Only a woman pure of heart can bring an end to his reign of horror."
For the record:
At the 1980 Saturn Awards, Nosferatu The Vampyre earned two nominations (but no wins) in the categories of 'Best Costumes' and 'Best Foreign Film.'
On this day in 1982 (in the U.S.), the Ray Bradbury penned The Electric Grandmother premiered on television. The feature starred Maureen Stapleton and Edward Herrmann, and here's the plot summary compliments of IMDB.com:
"A trio of children and their father, get a very special robot grandmother to assist them."
"A trio of children and their father, get a very special robot grandmother to assist them."
A star is born! On this day in 1986 (in the U.S.), Troll enjoyed its very first theatrical engagement ever. Directed by John Carl Buechler, the Fantasy/Comedy starred Michael Moriarty, Shelley Hack, and Noah Hathaway; and here's the plot summary as provided by our friends at IMDB.com:
"A wicked troll king in search of a mystical ring that will transform him to human form invades a San Francisco apartment complex where a powerful witch lives."
For the record:
To her credit, newcomer Jenny Beck received a nomination from the Young Artists Awards in 1987 in the category of 'Exceptional Performance by a Young Actress, Supporting Role in a Feature Film - Comedy, Fantasy or Drama.'
"A wicked troll king in search of a mystical ring that will transform him to human form invades a San Francisco apartment complex where a powerful witch lives."
For the record:
To her credit, newcomer Jenny Beck received a nomination from the Young Artists Awards in 1987 in the category of 'Exceptional Performance by a Young Actress, Supporting Role in a Feature Film - Comedy, Fantasy or Drama.'
A star is born! On this day in 1986, audiences were treated to the theatrical adaptation of The Clan Of The Cave Bear. Directed by Michael Chapman from a story by Jean M. Auel, John Sayles, and Clair Noto, the Fantasy starred Daryl Hannah, Pamela Reed, and James Remar. According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:
"A young Cro-Magnon woman is raised by Neanderthals."
For the record:
To the film's credit, The Clan Of The Cave Bear earned a 1987 Academy Award nomination in the category of 'Best Make-Up.'
"A young Cro-Magnon woman is raised by Neanderthals."
For the record:
To the film's credit, The Clan Of The Cave Bear earned a 1987 Academy Award nomination in the category of 'Best Make-Up.'
On this day in 1988, Part 1 of the fondly remember Earth Star Voyager aired as part of Walt Disney's Wonderful World of Color. According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:
"The Earth Star Voyager is a spaceship sent to another solar system to prepare it for colonization. Earth itself is horribly polluted, so the mission is vitally important. But as the departing starship gets under way, signs begin to emerge that their mission may unwittingly be part of a larger conspiracy."
For the record:
To the project's credit, Earth Star Voyager enjoyed a pair of Primetime Emmy Awards (1988) nominations in the categories of 'Outstanding Sound Editing for a Miniseries or a Special' and 'Outstanding Sound Mixing for a Dramatic Miniseries or a Special.'
"The Earth Star Voyager is a spaceship sent to another solar system to prepare it for colonization. Earth itself is horribly polluted, so the mission is vitally important. But as the departing starship gets under way, signs begin to emerge that their mission may unwittingly be part of a larger conspiracy."
For the record:
To the project's credit, Earth Star Voyager enjoyed a pair of Primetime Emmy Awards (1988) nominations in the categories of 'Outstanding Sound Editing for a Miniseries or a Special' and 'Outstanding Sound Mixing for a Dramatic Miniseries or a Special.'
On this day in 1992 (in the U.S.), A Gnome Named Gnorm enjoyed a limited theatrical release. Directed by Stan Winston from a story by Pen Densham and John Watson, the Fantasy/Comedy starred Anthony Michael Hall, Jerry Orbach, and Claudia Christian. According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:
"A Los Angeles police detective partners up with a talking gnome in order to bring down the head of a crime ring."
"A Los Angeles police detective partners up with a talking gnome in order to bring down the head of a crime ring."
On this day in 1992, Emilio Estevez took Rene Russo onto a curious look at tomorrow in Geoff Murphy's Freejack ... a film that had the unfortunate task of casting Mick Jagger as the villain. Audiences weren't all that impressed, but the film does maintain a small but vociferous cult following. Here's the summary compliments of our friends at IMDB.com:
"Bounty hunters from the future transport a doomed race-car driver to 2009 New York, where his mind will be replaced with that of a dead billionaire."
For the record:
Though it didn't go home with any statues from the 1993 Saturn Awards (hosted by the Academy Of Science Fiction, Fantasy, And Horror Films), Freejack did enjoy three nominations: 'Best Costumes,' 'Best supporting Actress,' and 'Best Science Fiction Film.'
"Bounty hunters from the future transport a doomed race-car driver to 2009 New York, where his mind will be replaced with that of a dead billionaire."
For the record:
Though it didn't go home with any statues from the 1993 Saturn Awards (hosted by the Academy Of Science Fiction, Fantasy, And Horror Films), Freejack did enjoy three nominations: 'Best Costumes,' 'Best supporting Actress,' and 'Best Science Fiction Film.'
On this day in 1997 (in Switzerland), Escape From L.A. found Snake Plissken back in action on behalf of what remained of the U.S. government. Written (in part) and directed by John Carpenter, the SciFi/Fantasy starred Kurt Russell, Steve Buscemi, A.J. Langer, and Cliff Robertson. Here's the plot summary as provided by IMDB.com:
"Snake Plissken is once again called in by the United States government to recover a potential doomsday device from Los Angeles, now an autonomous island where undesirables are deported."
For the record:
At the 1997 Saturn Awards (sponsored by the Academy Of Science Fiction, Fantasy, And Horror Films), Escape From L.A. escaped the ceremony with nominations only (no wins) in the categories of 'Best Costumes' and 'Best Science Fiction Film.' Also -- at the 1996 Stinkers Awards -- the flick enjoyed a nomination in the category of 'Worst Sequel.' Ouch.
"Snake Plissken is once again called in by the United States government to recover a potential doomsday device from Los Angeles, now an autonomous island where undesirables are deported."
For the record:
At the 1997 Saturn Awards (sponsored by the Academy Of Science Fiction, Fantasy, And Horror Films), Escape From L.A. escaped the ceremony with nominations only (no wins) in the categories of 'Best Costumes' and 'Best Science Fiction Film.' Also -- at the 1996 Stinkers Awards -- the flick enjoyed a nomination in the category of 'Worst Sequel.' Ouch.
On this day in 1999 (in Sweden), Man's Best Friend sunk its teeth into home audiences with its premiere on television. According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:
"A genetically engineered dog escapes from the science facility where it was created. A family takes it in unaware of its deadly instincts which soon emerge. The scientist who created the dog tries to find it before its too late."
For the record:
Man's Best Friend was originally released in 1993, and while it may not have been any massive blockbuster it certainly turned a few heads at the Academy of Science Fiction, Fantasy, and Horror Films when -- at its 1994 ceremony -- the feature was nominated for the Saturn Award in 'Best Make-up,' 'Best Actress,' and 'Best Science Fiction Film.' Alas, it failed to take home a trophy.
"A genetically engineered dog escapes from the science facility where it was created. A family takes it in unaware of its deadly instincts which soon emerge. The scientist who created the dog tries to find it before its too late."
For the record:
Man's Best Friend was originally released in 1993, and while it may not have been any massive blockbuster it certainly turned a few heads at the Academy of Science Fiction, Fantasy, and Horror Films when -- at its 1994 ceremony -- the feature was nominated for the Saturn Award in 'Best Make-up,' 'Best Actress,' and 'Best Science Fiction Film.' Alas, it failed to take home a trophy.
A star is born! On this day in 1999 (in the U.S.), Time At The Top enjoyed its broadcast television premiere. Directed by Jim Kaufman from a story by Linda Brookover, Edward Ormondroyd, and Alain Silver, the SciFi/Fantasy starred Elisha Cuthbert, Gabrielle Boni, and Lynne Adams. According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:
"Her building's elevator, having been altered by a retired physicist in the building, transports 14-year old Susan Shawson back in time from 1998 Philadelphia to the same place in 1881. There she meets Victoria Walker, a girl her own age in need of assistance with her own family's problems. Gradually discovering the power of her time machine, Susan, Victoria, and her young brother Robert travel back and forth in time and succeed in changing both the past and the future."
"Her building's elevator, having been altered by a retired physicist in the building, transports 14-year old Susan Shawson back in time from 1998 Philadelphia to the same place in 1881. There she meets Victoria Walker, a girl her own age in need of assistance with her own family's problems. Gradually discovering the power of her time machine, Susan, Victoria, and her young brother Robert travel back and forth in time and succeed in changing both the past and the future."
On this day in 2003 (in the United Kingdom), audiences were treated to an all-new restored print of the 1927-produced Silent/Classic Metropolis. Written (in part) and directed by Fritz Lang, the SciFi/Fantasy starred Brigitte Helm, Alfred Abel, and Gustav Fröhlich. According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:
"In a futuristic city sharply divided between the working class and the city planners, the son of the city's mastermind falls in love with a working class prophet who predicts the coming of a savior to mediate their differences."
For the record:
There are some who say that it wasn't until Fritz Lang's Metropolis made its silver screen debut that Science Fiction -- as a motion picture -- was truly born, and I suppose there might be a glimmer of truth to that. Arguably, the film probably wasn't as revered in its time as its become as the years have gone by, but the same could be said of other pictures in their respective genres. IMDB.com denotes only a single critical citation back then -- it received a nomination in the category of 'Most Popular Film' at the 1927 Faro Island Film Festival -- and it has racked up some solid accolades since then, especially with its 2002 restoration and subsequent home video releases.
"In a futuristic city sharply divided between the working class and the city planners, the son of the city's mastermind falls in love with a working class prophet who predicts the coming of a savior to mediate their differences."
For the record:
There are some who say that it wasn't until Fritz Lang's Metropolis made its silver screen debut that Science Fiction -- as a motion picture -- was truly born, and I suppose there might be a glimmer of truth to that. Arguably, the film probably wasn't as revered in its time as its become as the years have gone by, but the same could be said of other pictures in their respective genres. IMDB.com denotes only a single critical citation back then -- it received a nomination in the category of 'Most Popular Film' at the 1927 Faro Island Film Festival -- and it has racked up some solid accolades since then, especially with its 2002 restoration and subsequent home video releases.
A star is born! On this day in 2004 (in Sweden), Camp Slaughter first opened its doors for theatrical business. Directed by Martin Munthe from a story by Alina Warne, the Slasher/Horror starred Christian Magdu, Karin Bertling, and Michael Mansson. According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:
"A bunch of kids go to the woods to party. At the same time a freak known as The Bunny Man has escaped from his nest..."
"A bunch of kids go to the woods to party. At the same time a freak known as The Bunny Man has escaped from his nest..."
On this day in 2004 (in the U.S.), audiences of the Slamdance Film Festival were treated to an exclusive theatrical screening of Graveyard Alive. Written (in part) and directed by Elza Kephart, the Horror/Fantasy starred Anne Day-Jones, Samantha Slan, and Monik Vincent. According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:
"A shy nurse is bitten by a zombie and becomes a flesh eating sex kitten."
"A shy nurse is bitten by a zombie and becomes a flesh eating sex kitten."
On this day in 2004 (in the U.S.), Haute Tension was screened for audiences of the Slamdance Film Festival. Written (in part) and directed by Alexandre Aja, the Horror/Thriller starred Cecile de France, Maïwenn Besco, and Philippe Nahon. According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:
"Best friends Marie and Alexia decide to spend a quiet weekend at Alexia's parents' secluded farmhouse. But on the night of their arrival, the girls' idyllic getaway turns into an endless night of horror."
For the record:
At the 2006 Fangoria Chainsaw Awards, Haute Tension earned nominations in such categories as 'Best Makeup/Creature FX' and 'Best Wide-Release Film.' Additionally, actress de France took home top honors in the category of 'Best Actress.'
"Best friends Marie and Alexia decide to spend a quiet weekend at Alexia's parents' secluded farmhouse. But on the night of their arrival, the girls' idyllic getaway turns into an endless night of horror."
For the record:
At the 2006 Fangoria Chainsaw Awards, Haute Tension earned nominations in such categories as 'Best Makeup/Creature FX' and 'Best Wide-Release Film.' Additionally, actress de France took home top honors in the category of 'Best Actress.'
The star is born! On this day in 2004 (in the U.S.), audiences in attendance of the Sundance Film Festival were treated to the exclusive theatrical premiere of The Butterfly Effect. Written and directed by Eric Bress and J. Mackye Gruber, the SciFi/Fantasy starred Ashton Kutcher, Amy Smart, and Melora Walters. According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:
"Evan Treborn suffers blackouts during significant events of his life. As he grows up, he finds a way to remember these lost memories and a supernatural way to alter his life by reading his journal."
For the record:
At the 2005 Saturn Awards, The Butterfly Effect earned a nomination in the category of 'Best Science Fiction Film.'
"Evan Treborn suffers blackouts during significant events of his life. As he grows up, he finds a way to remember these lost memories and a supernatural way to alter his life by reading his journal."
For the record:
At the 2005 Saturn Awards, The Butterfly Effect earned a nomination in the category of 'Best Science Fiction Film.'
A star is born! On this day in 2006 (in France), audiences of the L'Alpe d'Huez International Comedy Film Festival were treated to the theatrical premiere of A Ticket To Space (aka Un ticket pour l'espace). Directed by Éric Lartigau from a story by Kad Merad, Olivier Baroux, and Julien Rappeneau, the SciFi/Comedy starred Merad and Baroux alongside Marina Foïs, Guillaume Canet, and André Dussollier. According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:
"Stéphane, an unemployed comedian, receives a winning lottery ticket from his son, offering two civilians the chance to stay in the European orbital station with a professional crew. This is how Stéphane suddenly finds himself in training with the other winner, Yonis, a former pilot forced into hiding since his brother, a serial killer, is in prison. Stéphane and Yonis take off under the orders of Commander Beaulieu, his teammate, Soizic, and a scientist specializing in poultry. Everything goes well, until Yonis takes the station hostage."
"Stéphane, an unemployed comedian, receives a winning lottery ticket from his son, offering two civilians the chance to stay in the European orbital station with a professional crew. This is how Stéphane suddenly finds himself in training with the other winner, Yonis, a former pilot forced into hiding since his brother, a serial killer, is in prison. Stéphane and Yonis take off under the orders of Commander Beaulieu, his teammate, Soizic, and a scientist specializing in poultry. Everything goes well, until Yonis takes the station hostage."
On this day in 2007 (in the Philippines and Slovenia), audiences were treated to a dose of Deja Vu. Directed by Tony Scott from a story by Bill Marsilii and Terry Rossio, the SciFi/Thriller starred Denzel Washington, Jim Caviezel, and Paula Patton. According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:
"After a ferry is bombed in New Orleans, an A.T.F. agent joins a unique investigation using experimental surveillance technology to find the bomber, but soon finds himself becoming obsessed with one of the victims."
For the record:
At the 2007 Saturn Awards, Deja Vu earned a nomination in the category of 'Best Science Fiction Film.'
"After a ferry is bombed in New Orleans, an A.T.F. agent joins a unique investigation using experimental surveillance technology to find the bomber, but soon finds himself becoming obsessed with one of the victims."
For the record:
At the 2007 Saturn Awards, Deja Vu earned a nomination in the category of 'Best Science Fiction Film.'
A star is born! On this day in 2008 (in Germany), Up! Up! To The Sky enjoyed its premiere for audiences of the Max Ophuls Festival. Written and directed by Hardi Sturm, the SciFi/Fantasy starred Max Riemelt, Anneke Kim Sarnau, and Katja Riemann. According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:
"Arnold, a boy who has believed from an early age that he is an extraterrestrial and now sees his time on earth coming to an end. He tries to build a flying machine so that he can return finally to where he belongs. In his native village, people regard him as a loveable fool. But when a child is hurt in an accident, Arnold is held responsible and admitted to a psychiatric ward. The young doctor Wanda takes on his case as a subject for her doctoral thesis, but the better she gets to know him, the more she becomes uncertain about the initial diagnosis. Could the impossible be possible? Could Arnold be a visitor?"
"Arnold, a boy who has believed from an early age that he is an extraterrestrial and now sees his time on earth coming to an end. He tries to build a flying machine so that he can return finally to where he belongs. In his native village, people regard him as a loveable fool. But when a child is hurt in an accident, Arnold is held responsible and admitted to a psychiatric ward. The young doctor Wanda takes on his case as a subject for her doctoral thesis, but the better she gets to know him, the more she becomes uncertain about the initial diagnosis. Could the impossible be possible? Could Arnold be a visitor?"
A star is born ... but this one looks like a pandemic! On this day in 2009 (in Japan), Kansen rettô brought a bit of doom and gloom with its theatrical premiere. Written (in part) and directed by Takahisa Zeze, the SciFi/Horror starred Satoshi Tsumabuki, Rei Dan, and Chizuru Ikewaki. According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:
"Tsuyoshi Matsuoka, a doctor at a Tokyo hospital, misdiagnoses a patient's disease as a common cold. But after the patient's sudden death, he realizes that it's very serious disease, which can make a population extinct, so he struggles to find out the cause of the disease with doctor Eiko Kobayashi."
"Tsuyoshi Matsuoka, a doctor at a Tokyo hospital, misdiagnoses a patient's disease as a common cold. But after the patient's sudden death, he realizes that it's very serious disease, which can make a population extinct, so he struggles to find out the cause of the disease with doctor Eiko Kobayashi."
On this day in 2009, the Fantasy-themed telefilm called The Immortal Voyage of Captain Drake premiered. The feature starred Adrian Paul and Wes Ramsey, and here's the plot summary compliments of IMDB.com:
"1592. Four years after England's defeat of the Spanish Armada, tensions still run deep, especially between Sir Francis Drake, "The Queen's Pirate", and his lifelong nemesis, Captain Don Sandovate. An encounter with a mysterious Syrian sultan, however, finds the two men and their crews engaged in a daring race against time, each embarking upon a desperate quest to exotic foreign lands where they face perilous obstacles and untold dangers at every turn."
"1592. Four years after England's defeat of the Spanish Armada, tensions still run deep, especially between Sir Francis Drake, "The Queen's Pirate", and his lifelong nemesis, Captain Don Sandovate. An encounter with a mysterious Syrian sultan, however, finds the two men and their crews engaged in a daring race against time, each embarking upon a desperate quest to exotic foreign lands where they face perilous obstacles and untold dangers at every turn."
A star is born! On this day in 2009 (in the U.S.), audiences of the Park City Film Music Festival were treated to the exclusive theatrical premiere of Yesterday Was A Lie. Written and directed by James Kerwin, the SciFi/Fantasy starred Kipleigh Brown, Chase Masterson, and John Newton. According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:
"Hoyle, a girl with a sharp mind and a weakness for bourbon, finds herself on the trail of a reclusive genius. But her work takes a series of unforeseen twists as events around her grow increasingly fragmented... disconnected... surreal. With an ethereal lounge singer and her loyal partner as her only allies, Hoyle is plunged into a dark world of intrigue and earth-shattering cosmological secrets. Haunted by an ever-present shadow whom she is destined to face, Hoyle discovers that the most powerful force in the universe -- the power to bend reality, the power to know the truth -- lies within the depths of the human heart."
For the record:
To the film's credit, Yesterday Was A Lie was a bit of a sensation on the film festival circuit.
"Hoyle, a girl with a sharp mind and a weakness for bourbon, finds herself on the trail of a reclusive genius. But her work takes a series of unforeseen twists as events around her grow increasingly fragmented... disconnected... surreal. With an ethereal lounge singer and her loyal partner as her only allies, Hoyle is plunged into a dark world of intrigue and earth-shattering cosmological secrets. Haunted by an ever-present shadow whom she is destined to face, Hoyle discovers that the most powerful force in the universe -- the power to bend reality, the power to know the truth -- lies within the depths of the human heart."
For the record:
To the film's credit, Yesterday Was A Lie was a bit of a sensation on the film festival circuit.
On this day in 2012 (in the Netherlands), Mongolian Death Worm enjoyed its release on home video. Directed by Steven R. Monroe, the SciFi/Horror starred Sean Patrick Flanery and Victoria Pratt, and here's the plot summary as provided by IMDB.com:
"When an American oil company sets up an experimental drilling plant out in the vast deserts of Mongolia, they awaken a nest. The deadly creatures begin to breed and spread, devouring everyone in their path."
"When an American oil company sets up an experimental drilling plant out in the vast deserts of Mongolia, they awaken a nest. The deadly creatures begin to breed and spread, devouring everyone in their path."
A star is born! On this day in 2015 (in Japan), the fight for justice earned a new champion when Iron Girl: Ultimate Weapon enjoyed its theatrical release. Directed by Ken'ichi Fujiwara from a story by Yasutoshi Murakawa, the SciFi/Fantasy starred Asami, Kirara Asuka, and Hiroaki Iwanaga. According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:
"Set in the near future in a lawless world. Kurisu Saotome (Kirara Asuka) is a beautiful woman, but she is also a deadly bounty hunter. She wears an armored suit, possessing great power, and she is known as Iron Girl. Kurisu Saotome doesn't remember who she really is or where she comes from. To regain her memory, she continues her lonely battle."
"Set in the near future in a lawless world. Kurisu Saotome (Kirara Asuka) is a beautiful woman, but she is also a deadly bounty hunter. She wears an armored suit, possessing great power, and she is known as Iron Girl. Kurisu Saotome doesn't remember who she really is or where she comes from. To regain her memory, she continues her lonely battle."
On this day in 2017 (in the U.S.), Death Race 2050 revved up its engines with a home video release. Written (in part) and directed by G.J. Echternkamp, the SciFi/Fantasy starred Manu Bennett, Malcolm McDowell, and Marci Miller; and here's the plot summary as provided by IMDB.com:
"Five long decades after Death Race 2000 (1975), in the overpopulated United Corporations of America, the annual Death Race is about to begin. This time, Frankenstein is up against no-nonsense challengers. How many points will he score?"
"Five long decades after Death Race 2000 (1975), in the overpopulated United Corporations of America, the annual Death Race is about to begin. This time, Frankenstein is up against no-nonsense challengers. How many points will he score?"
A star is born! On this day in 2017 (in the United Kingdom), Oceans Rising submerged for its first broadcast television airing ever. Written and directed by Adam Lipsius, the SciFi/Fantasy starred Jason Tobias, Summer Spiro, and Paola Menacho. According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:
"A scientist builds a boat after his warnings of an Earth-destroying flood are ignored. But when it's evident the disaster will occur, those who maligned the scientist now turn to him in desperation."
"A scientist builds a boat after his warnings of an Earth-destroying flood are ignored. But when it's evident the disaster will occur, those who maligned the scientist now turn to him in desperation."
A star is born! On this day in 2018 (in South Korea), Maze Runner: The Death Cure took audiences on one final trip to the Maze Runner universe. Directed by Wes Ball from a story by T.S. Nowlin and James Dashner, the SciFi/Fantasy starred Dylan O'Brien, Hi Kong Lee, and Kaya Scodelario. According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:
"Young hero Thomas embarks on a mission to find a cure for a deadly disease known as "The Flare"."
"Young hero Thomas embarks on a mission to find a cure for a deadly disease known as "The Flare"."
A star is born! On this day in 2020 (in Japan), Made In Abyss: Dawn Of The Deep Soul enjoyed its first theatrical engagement. Directed by Masayuki Kojima from a story by Akihito Tsukushi and Hideyuki Kurata, the Animated/Fantasy featured the voices of Miyu Tomita, Mariya Ise, and Shiori Izawa. According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:
"Riko, Reg, and their new friend, Nanachi, continue their journey down the Abyss and arrive at the 5th layer. But in order for them to continue to the 6th layer, they must encounter the haunting figure of Nanachi's past: Bondrewd the Novel."
"Riko, Reg, and their new friend, Nanachi, continue their journey down the Abyss and arrive at the 5th layer. But in order for them to continue to the 6th layer, they must encounter the haunting figure of Nanachi's past: Bondrewd the Novel."
On this day in 2021 (in Portugal), Captive State enjoyed a broadcast television airing. Written (in part) and directed by Rupert Wyatt, the SciFi/Drama starred Ashton Sanders, John Goodman, and Jonathan Majors. Here's the plot summary as provided by IMDB.com:
"Nearly a decade after occupation by an extraterrestrial force, the lives of a Chicago neighborhood on both sides of the conflict are explored. In a working-class Chicago neighborhood occupied by an alien force for nine years, increased surveillance and the restriction of civil rights have given rise to an authoritarian system - and dissent among the populace."
"Nearly a decade after occupation by an extraterrestrial force, the lives of a Chicago neighborhood on both sides of the conflict are explored. In a working-class Chicago neighborhood occupied by an alien force for nine years, increased surveillance and the restriction of civil rights have given rise to an authoritarian system - and dissent among the populace."
On this day in 1953 (in the U.S.), Space Patrol aired "The Stolen Prisoner." Officially, this served as the third episode in the program's third season, and here's the plot summary as provided by Solarguard.com:
"Buzz Corry and Happy are cross examining Shrager, a stubborn and silent witness, with the use of the Brainograph. The machine discloses the existence of a secret plot by an organization operating undercover between the planets. The plot menaces the peace and security of the United Planets but before Buzz can set up proper precautions, Shrager is handed over to the plotters."
"Buzz Corry and Happy are cross examining Shrager, a stubborn and silent witness, with the use of the Brainograph. The machine discloses the existence of a secret plot by an organization operating undercover between the planets. The plot menaces the peace and security of the United Planets but before Buzz can set up proper precautions, Shrager is handed over to the plotters."
On this day in 1965 (in the United Kingdom), Stingray aired "The Lighthouse Dwellers." Officially, this served as the sixteenth episode in the program's only season, and here's the plot summary as provided by IMDB.com:
"Just as an aircraft begins its approach towards a new airfield, the light from a disused lighthouse comes on, confusing the pilot and causing him to crash."
"Just as an aircraft begins its approach towards a new airfield, the light from a disused lighthouse comes on, confusing the pilot and causing him to crash."
On this day in 1967 (in the U.S.), The Invaders aired "The Experiment." Officially, this served as the second episode of the first season, and here's the plot summary as provided by IMDB.com:
"David Vincent meets with an eminent astrophysicist who has proof that aliens are invading the planet."
"David Vincent meets with an eminent astrophysicist who has proof that aliens are invading the planet."
On this day in 1968 (in the U.S.), Lost In Space aired "Time Merchant." Officially, this served as the eighteenth episode in the program's third (and final) season, and here's the plot summary as provided by IMDB.com:
"After making a deal with the Time Merchant, Dr. Smith returns to Earth just before the launch of the Jupiter II. If he doesn't get on it, the Jupiter II will crash into an asteroid."
"After making a deal with the Time Merchant, Dr. Smith returns to Earth just before the launch of the Jupiter II. If he doesn't get on it, the Jupiter II will crash into an asteroid."
On this day in 1975 (in the U.S.), The Six Million Dollar Man aired "Lost Love." Officially, this served as the thirteenth episode in the program's second season; and here's the plot summary as provided by IMDB.com:
"Steve runs into an old flame, Barbara Thatcher, and learns she has recently become a widow. However, just as the two of them start to know each other once more, Barbara gets a call from the Bacarian Embassy, where her husband is hiding, alive and reasonably well."
"Steve runs into an old flame, Barbara Thatcher, and learns she has recently become a widow. However, just as the two of them start to know each other once more, Barbara gets a call from the Bacarian Embassy, where her husband is hiding, alive and reasonably well."
On this day in 1977 (in the United Kingdom), Children Of The Stones aired "Circle Of Fear." Officially, this served as the second episode in the program's only season in original broadcast existence; and here's the plot summary as provided by IMDB.com:
"Adam falls unconscious after touching one of the stones which he attributes to their electromagnetic properties. Matt receives a warning about the circle of stones which he laughs off. He then begins measuring the geometric properties of the stones and also observes the children in Milbury belong to groups."
"Adam falls unconscious after touching one of the stones which he attributes to their electromagnetic properties. Matt receives a warning about the circle of stones which he laughs off. He then begins measuring the geometric properties of the stones and also observes the children in Milbury belong to groups."
On this day in 1977 (in the U.S.), Wonder Woman aired "Judgment From Outer Space: Part 2." Officially, this served as the eleventh episode in the program's first season; and here's the plot summary as provided by IMDB.com:
"Andros has been kidnapped and taken to Germany. When Wonder Woman attempts to rescue him, Andros tells her he sees little difference between the way the Nazis and the Allied Forces wage war. Maj. Steve Trevor mounts a rescue mission of his own together with British agent Mallory."
"Andros has been kidnapped and taken to Germany. When Wonder Woman attempts to rescue him, Andros tells her he sees little difference between the way the Nazis and the Allied Forces wage war. Maj. Steve Trevor mounts a rescue mission of his own together with British agent Mallory."
On this day in 1979 (in the United Kingdom), The Aphrodite Inheritance aired "Here We Come Gathering ..." Officially, this served as the third episode in the program's only season on original broadcast television, and here's the plot summary as provided by The Medium Is Not Enough.Com:
"Collier stumbles on people he is sure can help him convince Inspector Dimas of his brother’s murder. Later the evidence which Helene first produced mysteriously turns up again – and again leads to trouble."
"Collier stumbles on people he is sure can help him convince Inspector Dimas of his brother’s murder. Later the evidence which Helene first produced mysteriously turns up again – and again leads to trouble."
On this day in 1979 (in the U.S.), The Incredible Hulk aired "Wildfire." Officially, this served as the eleventh episode in the program's second season; and here's the plot summary as provided by IMDB.com:
"As 'David Blakeman', Banner is trying to earn some money working on an oil rig. The owner's daughter takes a liking to him, but fierce competitors will do anything to sabotage their work."
"As 'David Blakeman', Banner is trying to earn some money working on an oil rig. The owner's daughter takes a liking to him, but fierce competitors will do anything to sabotage their work."
A mysterious satellite enters Earth's orbit with a message for Buck: Earth is about to be destroyed! Capt. Rogers and his friends race against time to figure out not only who may've sent the message but also prevent the attack. The episode of Buck Rogers in the 25th Century aired on this day back in 1980 under the name "A Blast for Buck."
On this day in 1981 (in the United Kingdom), Doctor Who aired "Warrior's Gate: Part 3." Officially, this served as the nineteenth episode in the program's eighteenth season, and here's the plot summary as provided by IMDB.com:
"While Biroc leads the Doctor to a view of the Tharil's lordly past, Romana learns more about the damaged freighter and the coldheartedness of its crew. Meanwhile Commander Rorvik, confounded by the time mirror inside the universal center gateway, ignores evidence that it's no simple mirror and decides to blast it, imperiling the lives of everyone."
"While Biroc leads the Doctor to a view of the Tharil's lordly past, Romana learns more about the damaged freighter and the coldheartedness of its crew. Meanwhile Commander Rorvik, confounded by the time mirror inside the universal center gateway, ignores evidence that it's no simple mirror and decides to blast it, imperiling the lives of everyone."
On this day in 1981 (in the United Kingdom), Star Fleet (aka X Bomber) aired "X Bomber: Death On Planet Morphane." Officially, this served as the fifteenth episode in the program's only season of original broadcast existence; and here's the plot summary as provided by IMDB.com:
"A mysterious and beautiful girl, assistant to Dr Benn Robinson and a member of MoonbaseÂ's radar team. Lamia was discovered in a space capsule which crash landed on Mars when she was a baby and she was raised by ShiroÂ's father, Professor Hagen. In order to try and discover her true identity she joins the crew of X-Bomber assisting Shiro and the others. Pure of heart with a passionate dislike of war and conflict she hopes that by fighting with the X-Bomber team she can help bring an end to the fighting. Lamia is a child of the planet of mystics, Esper, and a member of the Pazarees royal family and she is destined to become the goddess who brings peace to the universe."
"A mysterious and beautiful girl, assistant to Dr Benn Robinson and a member of MoonbaseÂ's radar team. Lamia was discovered in a space capsule which crash landed on Mars when she was a baby and she was raised by ShiroÂ's father, Professor Hagen. In order to try and discover her true identity she joins the crew of X-Bomber assisting Shiro and the others. Pure of heart with a passionate dislike of war and conflict she hopes that by fighting with the X-Bomber team she can help bring an end to the fighting. Lamia is a child of the planet of mystics, Esper, and a member of the Pazarees royal family and she is destined to become the goddess who brings peace to the universe."
On this day in 1986 (in the U.S.), Knight Rider aired "Out Of The Woods." Officially, this served as the fourteenth episode in the program's fourth (and final) season; and here's the plot summary as provided by IMDB.com:
"A small time owner of a lumber company takes on a big rival named Dutton, who happens to be a sponsor of the Foundation. As Michael and K.I.T.T. investigate the case, they realize Dutton is practically forcing the little guys out of business."
"A small time owner of a lumber company takes on a big rival named Dutton, who happens to be a sponsor of the Foundation. As Michael and K.I.T.T. investigate the case, they realize Dutton is practically forcing the little guys out of business."
On this day in 1986 (in the U.S.), Misfits of Science aired "Once Upon A Night." Officially, this served as the twelfth episode of the program's only season, and here's the plot summary as provided by IMDB.com:
"Gloria's pen-pal Jaye, having stolen a bracelet, is the object of some unidentified assailants. In the following pursuit Gloria gets kidnapped instead, Billy and El get arrested, and Jaye manages to escape with Johnny."
"Gloria's pen-pal Jaye, having stolen a bracelet, is the object of some unidentified assailants. In the following pursuit Gloria gets kidnapped instead, Billy and El get arrested, and Jaye manages to escape with Johnny."
On this day in 1988 (in the U.S.), Captain Power and the Soldiers of the Future aired "And Madness Shall Reign." Officially, this served as the thirteenth episode of the program's first (and only) season, and here's the plot summary from IMDB.com:
"Colonel Cypher's resistance group has fallen victim to a insanity inducing drug. Unfortunately Tank has also taken a sip of the contaminated water and soon becomes convinced his teammates are Bio Dreads."
"Colonel Cypher's resistance group has fallen victim to a insanity inducing drug. Unfortunately Tank has also taken a sip of the contaminated water and soon becomes convinced his teammates are Bio Dreads."
On this day in 1990 (in the U.S.), Quantum Leap aired "All-Americans." Officially, this served as the fourteenth episode in the program's second season, and here's the plot summary as provided by IMDB.com:
"Sam must prevent a fellow high school football player from throwing the championship game and losing his scholarship."
"Sam must prevent a fellow high school football player from throwing the championship game and losing his scholarship."
On this day in 1992 (in France), The Ray Bradbury Theater aired "The Jar." Officially, this served as the third episode in the program's fifth season; and here's the plot summary as provided by IMDB.com:
"Cuckolded farmer Charlie purchases a weird specimen in a jar from a carnival sideshow, hoping to gain some respect in the town. When his faithless wife threatens to reveal that the creature is a fake, Charlie is driven to an act of desperation."
"Cuckolded farmer Charlie purchases a weird specimen in a jar from a carnival sideshow, hoping to gain some respect in the town. When his faithless wife threatens to reveal that the creature is a fake, Charlie is driven to an act of desperation."
On this day in 1993 (in the U.S.), Star Trek: Deep Space Nine aired "A Man Alone" in syndication as part of its first season. Here's the episode summary from IMDB.com:
"Ibudan, a criminal/murderer Odo has dealt with before, returns to DS9 only to be murdered shortly after. . .leaving Odo to be the prime suspect. Meanwhile, Jake and Nog's trouble making prompt Keiko to do something helpful for the station's children."
"Ibudan, a criminal/murderer Odo has dealt with before, returns to DS9 only to be murdered shortly after. . .leaving Odo to be the prime suspect. Meanwhile, Jake and Nog's trouble making prompt Keiko to do something helpful for the station's children."
On this day in 1997 (in the United Kingdom), Red Dwarf aired "Tikka To Ride." Officially, this served as the first episode in the program's seventh season, and here's the plot summary as provided by IMDB.com:
"In the aftermath of the battle with their future selves, the crew, resurrected from the dead, due to time paradoxes and Lister is depressed when he learns the curry supplies were destroyed in the battle. But all hell breaks loose yet again, when Lister uses Kryten's spare-head "Spare Head 2" to take them back into time to get some curries from Earth. Only to change the assassination of President John F. Kennedy and create a alternate dimension."
"In the aftermath of the battle with their future selves, the crew, resurrected from the dead, due to time paradoxes and Lister is depressed when he learns the curry supplies were destroyed in the battle. But all hell breaks loose yet again, when Lister uses Kryten's spare-head "Spare Head 2" to take them back into time to get some curries from Earth. Only to change the assassination of President John F. Kennedy and create a alternate dimension."
On this day in 1997 (in the U.S.), Sliders aired "Slide Like An Egyptian." Officially, this served as the fourteenth episode in the program's third season, and here's the plot summary as provided by IMDB.com:
"In a world where Egypt colonised America, Arturo, Wade, Rembrandt and Quinn disturb a pyramid burial site, releasing a giant monster scarab and accidentally breaking the timer."
"In a world where Egypt colonised America, Arturo, Wade, Rembrandt and Quinn disturb a pyramid burial site, releasing a giant monster scarab and accidentally breaking the timer."
On this day in 1997 (in the United Kingdom), Space: Above And Beyond aired "The Farthest Man From Home." Officially, this served as the second episode in the program's only season in original broadcast existence, and here's the plot summary as provided by IMDB.com:
"When the USS Saratoga passes close to the planet, Vesta Colony, where the Earth colonist were attacked, West goes AWOL and flies down to the planet in hopes that his girlfriend, Kylen, somehow survived."
"When the USS Saratoga passes close to the planet, Vesta Colony, where the Earth colonist were attacked, West goes AWOL and flies down to the planet in hopes that his girlfriend, Kylen, somehow survived."
On this day in 1999 (in the U.S.), The X-Files aired "S.R. 819." Officially, this served as the ninth episode in the program's sixth season, and here's the plot summary as provided by IMDB.com:
"When Skinner is infected with an unknown disease and receives a mysterious phone call telling him he has 24 hours to live, Scully and Mulder rush to find a cure and those responsible."
"When Skinner is infected with an unknown disease and receives a mysterious phone call telling him he has 24 hours to live, Scully and Mulder rush to find a cure and those responsible."
On this day in 2000 (in the United Kingdom), Farscape aired "Thank God It's Friday, Again." Officially, this served as the sixth episode in the program's first season, and here's the plot summary as provided by IMDB.com:
"The crew visits a planet full of happy workers. Soon D'Argo and Zhaan start working and refuse to return to the ship. Meanwhile Rygel's body fluids become explosive and Aeryn and Pilot must learn why before Rygel dies."
"The crew visits a planet full of happy workers. Soon D'Argo and Zhaan start working and refuse to return to the ship. Meanwhile Rygel's body fluids become explosive and Aeryn and Pilot must learn why before Rygel dies."
On this day in 2000 (in the U.S.), Roughnecks: The Starship Troopers Chronicles aired an episode titled "The Inside Story." According to our friends at TV.com, here's the plot summary:
"The Zephyr is still stuck on the ice asteroid and the Roughnecks are running low on ammunition while the Firefries keep attacking. The only chance they have is for Rico, Flores, and T'Phai to act as human bait and draw the bugs away while Gossard and Doc make a toxic barrier to kill the bugs before they can get to the ship. Can Rico, Flores, and T'Phai survive their suicide mission?"
"The Zephyr is still stuck on the ice asteroid and the Roughnecks are running low on ammunition while the Firefries keep attacking. The only chance they have is for Rico, Flores, and T'Phai to act as human bait and draw the bugs away while Gossard and Doc make a toxic barrier to kill the bugs before they can get to the ship. Can Rico, Flores, and T'Phai survive their suicide mission?"
On this day in 2001 (in Canada), First Wave aired "Black Box." Officially, this served as the nineteenth episode in the program's third (and final) season; and here's the plot summary as provided by IMDB.com:
"An Omega quatraine points Foster and Eddie towards a magnetic signal in the mountains. Suddenly a GUA ship crashes nearby. Joshua brought the ship down and it begins a race to find a powerful GUA warhead from the crash."
"An Omega quatraine points Foster and Eddie towards a magnetic signal in the mountains. Suddenly a GUA ship crashes nearby. Joshua brought the ship down and it begins a race to find a powerful GUA warhead from the crash."
Star Trek: Voyager ran in the start of its last calendar year (2001) on this day back then when "Shattered" aired on UPN. In an episode that's thematically similar to Star Trek: The Next Generation's "All Good Things ...", Commander Chakotay finds himself suddenly given the ability to pass through time spheres all over the spaceship, and he must get others from different realities to cooperate with him in order to save the day.
On this day in 2001 (in the U.S.), Starhunter continued going boldly wherever it went. This hour was called "Goodbye, So Long," and here's the episode summary from IMDB.com:
"Dante is reunited with Ike, an old friend who was a rival for Dante's deceased wife Penny's affections. Ike's shady business partner Marco works with the Raiders to locate special seeds that can grow in any climate. Meanwhile, Percy suspects that Lucretia has a hidden agenda."
"Dante is reunited with Ike, an old friend who was a rival for Dante's deceased wife Penny's affections. Ike's shady business partner Marco works with the Raiders to locate special seeds that can grow in any climate. Meanwhile, Percy suspects that Lucretia has a hidden agenda."
On this day in 2003 (in the U.S.), Stargate: SG-1 aired "Sight Unseen." Officially, this served as the thirteenth episode in the program's sixth season, and here's the plot summary as provided by IMDB.com:
"SG-1 brings back an Ancient device, the purpose of which is unknown. When Jonas touched it the device activated. Upon reaching the SGC Jonas sees a large red insect fly into a wall, but no one else can confirm his sighting. The SGC is put into lockdown, but nothing is found. Jonas suspects that the Ancient device is causing his hallucinations, but to his dismay it is set to be shipped to Area 51. When Teal'c and Jack see the bugs as well, General Hammond decides to let Jonas take a crack at deciphering the Ancient text on the device."
"SG-1 brings back an Ancient device, the purpose of which is unknown. When Jonas touched it the device activated. Upon reaching the SGC Jonas sees a large red insect fly into a wall, but no one else can confirm his sighting. The SGC is put into lockdown, but nothing is found. Jonas suspects that the Ancient device is causing his hallucinations, but to his dismay it is set to be shipped to Area 51. When Teal'c and Jack see the bugs as well, General Hammond decides to let Jonas take a crack at deciphering the Ancient text on the device."
On this day in 2005 (in the U.S.), the new-fangled Battlestar Galactica aired the twelfth episode of its first season, "Kobol's Last Gleaming: Part 1." Here's the episode summary from IMDB.com:
"Galactica stumbles upon Kobol, the long-lost home world of humanity that the 13 Tribes came from, which legend says holds the only clues to the location of Earth. Roslin convinces Starbuck to steal the captured Cylon raider and return to Cylon-occupied Caprica with it to retrieve a religious artifact that will unlock the secrets on Kobol."
"Galactica stumbles upon Kobol, the long-lost home world of humanity that the 13 Tribes came from, which legend says holds the only clues to the location of Earth. Roslin convinces Starbuck to steal the captured Cylon raider and return to Cylon-occupied Caprica with it to retrieve a religious artifact that will unlock the secrets on Kobol."
On this day in 2006 (in Canada), The Collector aired "The Chef." Officially, this served as the second episode in the program's third (and final) season; and here's the plot summary as provided by IMDB.com:
"Morgan uncovers the gruesome secrets behind a deal to be the world's best chef."
"Morgan uncovers the gruesome secrets behind a deal to be the world's best chef."
On this day in 2018 (in the U.S.), The X-Files aired "Plus One." Officially, this served as the third episode in the program's eleventh (and final) season, and here's the plot summary as provided by IMDB.com:
"Mulder and Scully investigate a case involving several deaths where the victims previously reported encountering their own doppelgangers. The clues lead to a pair of fraternal twins playing a dangerous game telepathically."
"Mulder and Scully investigate a case involving several deaths where the victims previously reported encountering their own doppelgangers. The clues lead to a pair of fraternal twins playing a dangerous game telepathically."
On this day in 2019 (in the U.S.), Star Trek: Discovery launched into its second season with the airing of "Brother." According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:
"The crew of the U.S.S. Discovery joins forces with Captain Pike to unravel the mystery of seven mysterious red signals that have appeared across the universe."
"The crew of the U.S.S. Discovery joins forces with Captain Pike to unravel the mystery of seven mysterious red signals that have appeared across the universe."
On this day in 2019 (in the U.S.), The Orville aired "Nothing Left On Earth Excepting Fishes." Officially, this served as the fourth episode in the program's second season, and here's the plot summary as provided by IMDB.com:
"Ed finds himself behind enemy lines when he crash lands on a mysterious planet; Kelly questions why Gordon wants to take the Command Test."
"Ed finds himself behind enemy lines when he crash lands on a mysterious planet; Kelly questions why Gordon wants to take the Command Test."
