Without a doubt, The CW Network cemented its commitment to growing its superhero content on this day in 2016 when DC's Legends Of Tomorrow premiered in the lineup. The format of time-travelling heroes jetting through the centuries on missions needing some temporal tweaking made for great fun in the early installments, though I'll admit the program's grown a bit tedious with whole seasons dedicated to 'magical creatures' and the like. Also, the show has maintained an interesting open-door policy, allowing some of its cast to go on to other projects while signing up new men and women to fulfill whatever destiny its writers create. And still, our Legends persevere, and for that mankind should always be thankful.
It all began right here: fandom! On this day back in 1972, Star Trek fans gathered for the very first time to launch a phenomenon that continues to this day ... that being Star Trek conventions! So it is in that very spirit that we say "live long and prosper"!
Who would've ever guessed that it would take something like a little doll to bring screen tough guy Telly Savalas to his knees? Ah, the things we learn from art! Such was the case with Telly's visit to Rod Serling's Fantastical world of The Twilight Zone back in 1963. In fairness, Telly didn't do much work in genre, but we do have performances from The Man From U.N.C.L.E., On Her Majesty's Secret Service (1969), Horror Express (1972), Lisa And The Devil (1974), and Capricorn One (1977) to appreciate. Also, late in his life, the actor provided voice to a character aboard the animated Gobots: Battle Of The Rock Lords (1986). Though he's no longer with us, Savalas was born on this day in 1922.
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Dean Fredericks visited The Phantom Planet (1961), a fantastic asteroid where he was miniaturized and welcomed into space society by a roster of lovely ladies! (Not a bad way to go!) Though he's no longer with us, Fredericks was born on this day in 1924.
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The late Charles Aidman definitely has a unique connection to the greater universe of The Twilight Zone: not only did he appear twice in the original but also he served as the narrator for the mid-1980's incarnation of the show. Additionally, he made appearances in such properties as Destination Space (1959), One Step Beyond, Voyage To The Bottom Of The Sea, Kolchak: The Night Stalker, The Invisible Man, and Innerspace. Though he's no longer with us, Aidman was born on this day in 1925.
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Steve Reeves put his musclebound existence to good use in the early days of Hollywood, muscling his way into such projects as Hercules (1958) and Hercules Unchained (1959). His big screen success is often times cited as paving the way for such followers as Arnold Schwarzenegger and Lou Ferrigno. Though he's no longer with us, Reeves was born on this day in 1926.
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Later in her professional career, Audrey Dalton braved an adventure that was part of Voyage To The Bottom Of The Sea's run on television while earlier in her career she was battling a sea creature of another sort aboard The Monster That Challenged The World (1957) for MGM Studios. Dalton was born on this day in 1934.
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With roles aboard The Twilight Zone and the SciFi/Cult flick My Science Project, Ann Wedgeworth made a mark in the realms of Science Fiction and Fantasy. Though she's no longer with us, Wedgeworth was born on this day in 1934.
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Though his real name was Robert Weston Smith, folks of a certain generation knew him as none other than Wolfman Jack, a fabled American disc jockey who was inducted posthumously into the Radio Hall Of Fame. He gave genre fans something to howl about as well with television appearances in both Wonder Woman and Galactica 1980. Though he's no longer with us, the Wolfman was born on this day in 1938.
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Charles Walker braved the Final Frontier with a guest spot aboard "Unchained Woman," a first season episode of Buck Rogers In The 25th Century. Walker was born on this day in 1945.
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It's another case of "you may not know her face but you've seen her work!" Leslie Hoffman is an actress and stuntwoman who's tumbled for you in such places within Trekdom as Star Trek: Deep Space Nine and Star Trek: Voyager. Hoffman was born on this day in 1955.
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Back in the days when she wasn't so politically relevant and she wasn't touting her MENSA membership so much, actress Geena Davis was willing to ham it up for SciFi, playing Valerie in the cult flick Earth Girls Are Easy. A few years before that, she enjoyed a fabulous SciFi breakout role in director David Cronenberg's remake of the classic The Fly (1986). Davis was born on this day in 1956.
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Every now and then, an actor comes along who I think ends up being under-appreciated largely due to the roles he ends up being cast in. Now, this isn't typecasting, per se: rather, I think it's just a phenomenon wherein the actor's true talent never gets showcased the way it could if other opportunities balanced out the 'professional karma.' Such a man is Michael Wincott, a face I've enjoyed in everything he's done -- even when the film is as largely forgettable as Alien: Resurrection. Most recently, he played the somewhat conflicted cyber-terrorist Adrian Cross in 24: Live Another Day. He's also chewed scenery as the signature villain in The Crow and Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves. Wincott was born on this day in 1958.
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The beautiful Charlotte Ross delved into the world of Fantasy with a recurring role aboard The CW's popular Arrow program. Ross was born on this day in 1968.
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Actress Karina Lombard is a familiar face in television who continues to turn in great performances in supporting positions. Not long ago, she enjoyed terrific exposure as a regular in USA Networks' The 4400. She was born on this day in 1969.
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Having retired from the NFL, Matthew Willig can now fully concentrate on his other career: acting. He joined the third season of Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. as 'Lash.' Willig was born on this day in 1969.
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Award-winning French actress Marina Foïs explored the Final Frontier mostly for laughs with her role aboard the French-language SciFi/Comedy A Ticket To Space (2006). Foïs was born on this day in 1970.
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Born and raised in the Big Apple (aka New York City), actor Ken Leung helped peel the layers on the onion that was ABC TV's Lost. He's also made appearances in such genre properties as A.I. Artificial Intelligence, X-Men: The Last Stand, and Persons of Interest. And for those watching closely, the man had a small role in 2015's Star Wars: Episode VII - The Force Awakens. Leung was born on this day in 1970.
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Paul Anthony continues to seek out new opportunities for roles in quality genre projects. He's been seen aboard Dark Angel, Stargate: SG-1, Jake 2.0, Blade: Trinity (2004), The Dead Zone, Stargate: Atlantis, Painkiller Jane, Tomorrowland (2015), The Flash, and iZombie. Anthony was born on this day in 1975.
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Australian-born beauty Freya Stafford enjoyed a small role aboard the cerebral SciFi/Drama Predestination (2014) for Screen Australia. Stafford was born on this day in 1977.
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If you say you have a thing for goddesses, then need I remind you that it took no less than the goddess Izabella Miko to bring to life 'Athena' for the Fantasy-inspired Clash Of The Titans (2010)? To her credit, she has a solid foundation in genre entertainment, appearing in such properties as The Forsaken (2001), The Cape, and Supernatural. Let's hope we see her again real soon! Miko was born on this day in 1981.
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ExtraExtra Alert:
In 2024, I received an all-new Blu-ray release of Clash Of The Titans (2010) -- in which Miko 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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In 2024, I received an all-new Blu-ray release of Clash Of The Titans (2010) -- in which Miko played a role -- from a distributor in exchange for review coverage on SciFiHistory.Net. Interested readers can find my review right here.
Russian-born Svetlana Khodchenkova shared the screen with no less than Hugh Jackman in 2013's The Wolverine. Khodchenkova was born on this day in 1983.
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For a time, HBO's 'interpretation' of the Sookie Stackhouse world made for interesting television diversion with True Blood, but it took some weird turns that didn't quite feel organic in its last seasons. Whatever the case, Luke Grimes showed up for a solid handful of episodes -- sans shirt, at one point. I suspect that made some ladies happy. Grimes was born on this day in 1984.
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I'm always quick to remind readers that SciFi and Fantasy comes in all shapes and sizes. Today's evidence: the lovely Chanelle Peloso enjoyed some screen time aboard Zapped (2014), a Fantasy/Telefilm about a young woman who discovers an App which helps to control boys. Peloso was born on this day in 1994.
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Leaving behind all things Twilight, Booboo Stewart joined the big leagues, playing no less than 'Warpath' in the big screen blockbuster X-Men: Days of Future Past (2014). Stewart was born on this day in 1994.
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A star is born! I've yet to screen Cosmic Journey, an early Russian SciFi flick that was released on this day in 1936, but I've read that its practical special effects are quite good for the time. Here's the film's premise from IMDB.com:
"The science fiction film 'Kosmicheskii Reis' was first shown in Soviet theaters in January 1936. Soviet cinematographers created a progressively realistic image of a journey to the moon in these early days of special effects. Scientist Pavel Sedikh grows impatient with the restrictions of the conservative Soviet space institute in Moscow. Sedikh builds his own spacecraft, and accompanied by a female astronaut and a boy, he embarks on a the first human trip to the moon."
"The science fiction film 'Kosmicheskii Reis' was first shown in Soviet theaters in January 1936. Soviet cinematographers created a progressively realistic image of a journey to the moon in these early days of special effects. Scientist Pavel Sedikh grows impatient with the restrictions of the conservative Soviet space institute in Moscow. Sedikh builds his own spacecraft, and accompanied by a female astronaut and a boy, he embarks on a the first human trip to the moon."
A star is born! On this day in 1966 (in the U.S.), Evil Brain From Outer Space touched down to Earth to show all of its evil ways. Directed by Koreyoshi Akasaka, Teruo Ishii, and Akira Mitsuwa from a story by Ichirô Miyagawa, the film starred Ken Utsui, Junko Ikeuchi, and Minoru Takada. According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:
"A monstrous evil brain from outer space leads his minions on a crusade to conquer the universe, and unleashes hideous monsters on Earth that spread deadly diseases."
"A monstrous evil brain from outer space leads his minions on a crusade to conquer the universe, and unleashes hideous monsters on Earth that spread deadly diseases."
On this day in 1971 (in Argentina), Colossus: The Forbin Project first came to theatrical life. Directed by Joseph Sargent from a script by James Bridges and D.F. Jones, the SciFi/Thriller starred Eric Braeden, Susan Clark, and Gordon Pinsent. According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:
"Thinking this will prevent war, the US government gives an impenetrable supercomputer total control over launching nuclear missiles. But what the computer does with the power is unimaginable to its creators."
For the record:
For the 1971 Hugo Awards, Colossus was colossal as it scored an award nomination in the category of 'Best Dramatic Presentation.'
"Thinking this will prevent war, the US government gives an impenetrable supercomputer total control over launching nuclear missiles. But what the computer does with the power is unimaginable to its creators."
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For the 1971 Hugo Awards, Colossus was colossal as it scored an award nomination in the category of 'Best Dramatic Presentation.'
On this day in 1980 (in Denmark), the original Buck Rogers In The 25th Century enjoyed a theatrical run. The feature starred Gil Gerard and Erin Gray, and here's the plot summary from IMDB.com:
"A 20th century astronaut emerges out of 500 years of suspended animation into a future time where Earth is threatened by alien invaders."
"A 20th century astronaut emerges out of 500 years of suspended animation into a future time where Earth is threatened by alien invaders."
According to information available online, Threshold was filmed in 1981 but didn't see the light of day theatrically in the United States until this day in 1983 (no details as to its delay). The SciFi/Drama starred Donald Sutherland and Mare Winningham, and here's the plot summary as detailed on IMDB.com:
"The celebrated heart surgeon Dr. Vrain supports the research of the offbeat scientist Aldo Gehring, who is inventing an artificial heart. Dr. Vrain performs the first artificial human heart transplant against the advice of the Ethics Committee."
"The celebrated heart surgeon Dr. Vrain supports the research of the offbeat scientist Aldo Gehring, who is inventing an artificial heart. Dr. Vrain performs the first artificial human heart transplant against the advice of the Ethics Committee."
On this day in 1982 (in Belgium), Anthropophagus: The Grim Reaper tried to eat its way to box office heaven. Written (in part) and directed by Joe D'Amato, the Horror/Fantasy starred Tisa Farrow, Saverio Vallone, and Serena Grandi. According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:
"A group of friends and a hitchhiker become stranded on a tourist island where they are stalked by a disfigured cannibalistic killer who is prowling the island after killing its residents."
"A group of friends and a hitchhiker become stranded on a tourist island where they are stalked by a disfigured cannibalistic killer who is prowling the island after killing its residents."
A star is born! On this day in 1983 (in the U.S.), Treasure Of The Four Crowns exploded in 3D on the silver screen! Written by the team of Lloyd Battista, Jim Bryce, and Jerry Lazarus, the Fantasy/Adventure was directed by Ferdinando Baldi. It starred Tony Anthony, Ana Obregón, and Gene Quintano; and here's the plot summary as provided by IMDB.com:
"A group of adventurers are gathered together to retrieve some mystical gems which are in the possession of a deadly cult."
ExtraExtra Alert:
In 2022, I had the good fortune of receiving a complimentary Blu-ray of Treasure Of The Four Crowns in exchange for a product review. Interested in knowing what I thought of it? You can find the article right here.
"A group of adventurers are gathered together to retrieve some mystical gems which are in the possession of a deadly cult."
ExtraExtra Alert:
In 2022, I had the good fortune of receiving a complimentary Blu-ray of Treasure Of The Four Crowns in exchange for a product review. Interested in knowing what I thought of it? You can find the article right here.
On this day in 1987 (in France), America 3000 enjoyed a limited theatrical release. Written and directed by David Engelbach, the SciFi/Comedy starred Chuck Wagner, Laurene Landon, and William Wallace. According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:
"In a post-apocalyptic wasteland where a tribe of women rule and all men are either ferals or slaves, one men rises up to free the men. Can they coexist in peace or will they die in war?"
"In a post-apocalyptic wasteland where a tribe of women rule and all men are either ferals or slaves, one men rises up to free the men. Can they coexist in peace or will they die in war?"
A star is born! Released for a limited theatrical run on this day in 1991, Dead Space didn't exactly break any new ground. The film starred genre-favorite Marc Singer and Bryan Cranston, and here's the (super-brief) plot summary from IMDB.com:
"A deadly virus attacks the crew of a Saturn space station."
"A deadly virus attacks the crew of a Saturn space station."
On this day in 1993 (in Australia), Fortress showed audiences what future incarceration might look like. Directed by Stuart Gordon from a story by Troy Neighbors, Steven Feinberg, and David Venable, the SciFi/Thriller starred Christopher Lambert, Loryn Locklin, and Kurtwood Smith. According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:
"In a future, private underground prison/Fortress, the inmates are computer controlled with CCTV, dream readers and devices that can cause pain or death. John and his illegally pregnant wife are inside but want to escape before birth."
For the record:
At the 1994 Saturn Awards, Fortress earned a nomination in the category of 'Best Science Fiction Film.'
"In a future, private underground prison/Fortress, the inmates are computer controlled with CCTV, dream readers and devices that can cause pain or death. John and his illegally pregnant wife are inside but want to escape before birth."
For the record:
At the 1994 Saturn Awards, Fortress earned a nomination in the category of 'Best Science Fiction Film.'
On this day in 1994 (in the United Kingdom), Man's Best Friend tried to sink its teeth into box office receipts. Written and directed by John Lafia, the SciFi/Comedy starred Lance Henriksen, Ally Sheedy, and Robert Costanzo. Here's the plot summary listed on IMDB.com:
"A dog turns from man's best friend into man's worst nightmare as he attacks everything that moves."
For the record:
At the 1994 Saturn Awards, Man's Best Friend earned nominations in three big categories: 'Best Make-Up,' 'Best Actress,' and 'Best Science Fiction Film.'
"A dog turns from man's best friend into man's worst nightmare as he attacks everything that moves."
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At the 1994 Saturn Awards, Man's Best Friend earned nominations in three big categories: 'Best Make-Up,' 'Best Actress,' and 'Best Science Fiction Film.'
On this day in 1995, the SciFi/Telefilm Trapped In Space aired for interested audiences. The feature starred Jack Wagner and Jack Coleman, and here's the plot summary from IMDB.com:
"After an accident during a routine trip to Venus, a spaceship has only enough oxygen left for three people... out of five on board."
"After an accident during a routine trip to Venus, a spaceship has only enough oxygen left for three people... out of five on board."
On this day in 1998 (in Switzerland), Horror and Science Fiction collided aboard Event Horizon. Scripted by Philip Eisner and directed by Paul W.S. Anderson, the SciFi feature starred Sam Neill, Laurence Fishburne, and Kathleen Quinlan; and here's the plot summary as provided by IMDB.com:
"In the year 2047 a group of astronauts are sent to investigate and salvage the long lost starship "Event Horizon". The ship disappeared mysteriously 7 years before on its maiden voyage and with its return comes even more mystery as the crew of the "Lewis and Clark" discover the real truth behind its disappearance and something even more terrifying."
For the record:
To the film's credit, Event Horizon enjoyed a modest bit of praise while playing on the film festival circuit.
"In the year 2047 a group of astronauts are sent to investigate and salvage the long lost starship "Event Horizon". The ship disappeared mysteriously 7 years before on its maiden voyage and with its return comes even more mystery as the crew of the "Lewis and Clark" discover the real truth behind its disappearance and something even more terrifying."
For the record:
To the film's credit, Event Horizon enjoyed a modest bit of praise while playing on the film festival circuit.
On this day in 1999, the SciFi/Telefilm The Cyberstalking turned up the heat online. The feature starred Jean Louisa Kelly and Noah Huntley, and here's the plot summary as provided by IMDB.com:
"Aspiring songstress Holly Moon admires the famous diva "Samantha" and attempts to sneak her own act on stage, in the same elite futuristic techno club. With a weird stroke of luck, Holly succeeds, but is unaware that "Samantha" really appears only with the help of an illegal, secret military computer program. The program uses the imagination of a real person to create a total virtual reality environment. At the club, the MC introduces Holly with the line, "Welcome to the Imagination of Holly Moon." A fantastic environment and performance unfolds from within the subject's own lofty aspirations. Holly also doesn't know that a "glitch" in the program has murdered the real "Samantha," and that she, Holly Moon is slated as its next victim."
"Aspiring songstress Holly Moon admires the famous diva "Samantha" and attempts to sneak her own act on stage, in the same elite futuristic techno club. With a weird stroke of luck, Holly succeeds, but is unaware that "Samantha" really appears only with the help of an illegal, secret military computer program. The program uses the imagination of a real person to create a total virtual reality environment. At the club, the MC introduces Holly with the line, "Welcome to the Imagination of Holly Moon." A fantastic environment and performance unfolds from within the subject's own lofty aspirations. Holly also doesn't know that a "glitch" in the program has murdered the real "Samantha," and that she, Holly Moon is slated as its next victim."
A star is born! On this day in 2000 (in the U.S.), audiences of the Sundance Film Festival were treated to the big screen debut of The Convent. Directed by Mike Mendez from a story by Chaton Anderson, the Horror/Comedy starred Joanna Canton, Adrienne Barbeau, and Coolio. According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:
"A group of college students break into an abandoned convent and become possessed by demonic spirits."
For the record:
At the 2002 Fangoria Chainsaw Awards, actress Adrienne Barbeau took home top honors in the category of 'Best Supporting Actress.' The film had to settle for the honor of nominations alone in the categories of 'Best Screenplay' and 'Best Limited-Release/Direct-To-Video Film.'
ExtraExtra Alert:
In 2024, I received an all-new home video release of The Convent from a distributor in exchange for review coverage on SciFiHistory.Net. Interested readers can find my review right here.
"A group of college students break into an abandoned convent and become possessed by demonic spirits."
For the record:
At the 2002 Fangoria Chainsaw Awards, actress Adrienne Barbeau took home top honors in the category of 'Best Supporting Actress.' The film had to settle for the honor of nominations alone in the categories of 'Best Screenplay' and 'Best Limited-Release/Direct-To-Video Film.'
ExtraExtra Alert:
In 2024, I received an all-new home video release of The Convent from a distributor in exchange for review coverage on SciFiHistory.Net. Interested readers can find my review right here.
On this day in 2010 (in Portugal), the 1944-produced Bluebeard played for audiences in attendance of the Cinemateca Portuguesa. Directed by Edgar G. Ulmer from a story by Arnold Lipp, Werner H. Furst, and Pierre Gendron, the Horror/Fantasy starred John Carradine, Jean Parker, and Nils Asther. Here's the plot summary as provided by IMDB.com:
"In Paris, an artist hires portrait models, and after he finishes their portraits, he strangles them."
"In Paris, an artist hires portrait models, and after he finishes their portraits, he strangles them."
A star is born! On this day in 2013 (in the U.S.), audiences of the Sundance Film Festival were treated to the theatrical premiere of Upstream Color. Written and directed by Shane Carruth, the SciFi/Drama starred Amy Seimetz, Frank Mosley, and Andrew Sensenig. According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:
"A man and woman are drawn together, entangled in the life cycle of an ageless organism. Identity becomes an illusion as they struggle to assemble the loose fragments of wrecked lives."
For the record:
To the film's credit, Upstream Color received a great deal of praise from screenings on the film festival circuit.
ExtraExtra Alert:
Sometime during the film's first home video push, I received a complimentary DVD in exchange for review coverage on SciFiHistory.Net. Interested readers can find my thoughts right here.
"A man and woman are drawn together, entangled in the life cycle of an ageless organism. Identity becomes an illusion as they struggle to assemble the loose fragments of wrecked lives."
For the record:
To the film's credit, Upstream Color received a great deal of praise from screenings on the film festival circuit.
ExtraExtra Alert:
Sometime during the film's first home video push, I received a complimentary DVD in exchange for review coverage on SciFiHistory.Net. Interested readers can find my thoughts right here.
A star is born! On this day in 2016 (in Taiwan), the good people of Taipei were treated to the exclusive theatrical premiere of Deadpool. Directed by Tim Miller from a story by Rhett Reese and Paul Wernick, the Superhero/Comedy starred Ryan Reynolds, Morena Baccarin, and T.J. Miller. According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:
"A wisecracking mercenary gets experimented on and becomes immortal yet hideously scarred, and sets out to track down the man who ruined his looks."
For the record:
At the 2017 Saturn Awards, actor Ryan Reynolds went home with top honors in the category of 'Best Actor.' Alas, the film had to settle for the honor of a nomination alone in the categories of 'Best Writing' and 'Best Comic-To-Film Motion Picture.'
"A wisecracking mercenary gets experimented on and becomes immortal yet hideously scarred, and sets out to track down the man who ruined his looks."
For the record:
At the 2017 Saturn Awards, actor Ryan Reynolds went home with top honors in the category of 'Best Actor.' Alas, the film had to settle for the honor of a nomination alone in the categories of 'Best Writing' and 'Best Comic-To-Film Motion Picture.'
A star is born! On this day in 2016 (in the U.S.), the good people of Los Angeles, California were treated to the an exclusive premiere engagement of Pride And Prejudice And Zombies. Adapted for the screen (in part) and directed by Burr Steers, the Horror/Comedy starred Lily James, Sam Riley, and Jack Huston. According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:
"Five sisters in 19th century England must cope with the pressures to marry while protecting themselves from a growing population of zombies."
"Five sisters in 19th century England must cope with the pressures to marry while protecting themselves from a growing population of zombies."
On this day in 2021 (in Germany), Fast Color enjoyed a home video release via Internet streaming. Written (in part) and directed by Julia Hart, the SciFi/Fantasy starred Gugu Mbatha-Raw, David Strathairn, and Lorraine Toussaint. According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:
"After years in hiding, a woman is forced to go on the run when her superhuman abilities are discovered. Years after having abandoned her family, the only place she has left to hide is home."
For the record:
To the film's credit, Fast Color enjoyed a good amount of attention from screenings on the film festival circuit and beyond.
"After years in hiding, a woman is forced to go on the run when her superhuman abilities are discovered. Years after having abandoned her family, the only place she has left to hide is home."
For the record:
To the film's credit, Fast Color enjoyed a good amount of attention from screenings on the film festival circuit and beyond.
On this day in 2022 (in Spain), Arrebato enjoyed an all-new release -- with a 4K restoration -- via the World Wide Web. Written and directed by Iván Zulueta, the Horror/Fantasy starred Eusebio Poncela, Cecilia Roth, and Will More. According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:
"A low budget horror filmmaker gets in touch with an eccentric who is trying to film his consciousness during drug abuse."
For the record:
To the film's credit, Arrebato enjoyed a modest amount of praise from screenings on the film festival circuit.
"A low budget horror filmmaker gets in touch with an eccentric who is trying to film his consciousness during drug abuse."
For the record:
To the film's credit, Arrebato enjoyed a modest amount of praise from screenings on the film festival circuit.
On this day in 1956 (in the U.S.), Captain Midnight aired "The Human Bullet." Officially, this served as the thirteenth episode in the program's second (and final) season, and here's the plot summary as provided by TV.com:
"Captain Midnight agrees to test a revolutionary rocket sled after the vehicle's first test pilot is killed in its 800 mph test run. Captain Midnight uncovers a sabotage plot to discredit the invention and its inventor."
"Captain Midnight agrees to test a revolutionary rocket sled after the vehicle's first test pilot is killed in its 800 mph test run. Captain Midnight uncovers a sabotage plot to discredit the invention and its inventor."
Jaime Summers continued to put her life back on track on this day in 1976 when The Bionic Woman aired "Welcome Home, Jaime: Part 2." Here's the episode summary from IMDB.com:
"Jaime finds out her old adversary Carlton Harris has been laying traps for her in order to test her Bionic abilities. So she decides to play into his hands by pretending to have had enough of working for the OSI and infiltrate Carlton's organization."
"Jaime finds out her old adversary Carlton Harris has been laying traps for her in order to test her Bionic abilities. So she decides to play into his hands by pretending to have had enough of working for the OSI and infiltrate Carlton's organization."
On this day in 1978 (in the U.S.), The Bionic Woman continued to break new ground as part of its third season. The episode was titled "The Antidote," and here's the summary from IMDB.com:
"During a meeting with Soviet ambassador Zuhkov, both he and Jaime Sommers are poisoned. As Chris Williams and Max race to find Dr. Rudy Wells, Jaime lays dying unless she reveals Oscar Goldman's top secret location."
"During a meeting with Soviet ambassador Zuhkov, both he and Jaime Sommers are poisoned. As Chris Williams and Max race to find Dr. Rudy Wells, Jaime lays dying unless she reveals Oscar Goldman's top secret location."
On this day in 1979 (in the U.S.), Apollo, Starbuck, and the others fought back as the program aired "War of the Gods: Part 2." Here's the episode summary to Battlestar Galactica from IMDB.com:
"Count Iblis has delivered the Colonials enemy, Baltar before the Counsil of Twelve. As the Colonials celebrate, Adama and Apollo come to the conclusion that the secret to Iblis' identity can only be found within the wreckage of the ship where he was first encountered."
"Count Iblis has delivered the Colonials enemy, Baltar before the Counsil of Twelve. As the Colonials celebrate, Adama and Apollo come to the conclusion that the secret to Iblis' identity can only be found within the wreckage of the ship where he was first encountered."
On this day in 1983 (in the U.S.), The Powers Of Matthew Star rang in the New Year (a bit late, true) with "Matthew Star: D.O.A." This served as the thirteenth episode of the program's only season, and here's the plot summary from TV.com:
"Matthew and Walt investigate the murder of crime bosses for the government."
"Matthew and Walt investigate the murder of crime bosses for the government."
On this day in 1985, the United Kingdom was treated to the third episode of Chocky's Children. According to our friends at TV.com, here's the plot summary:
"Luke, Aunt Cissie's 'gardener' spies for the mysterious Dr Deacon. He discovers the connection between Matthew's painting and Albertine's model. Matthew is warned by Chocky that by staying at his Aunt's house he is bringing danger to himself and to Albertine."
"Luke, Aunt Cissie's 'gardener' spies for the mysterious Dr Deacon. He discovers the connection between Matthew's painting and Albertine's model. Matthew is warned by Chocky that by staying at his Aunt's house he is bringing danger to himself and to Albertine."
On this day in 1989 (in the U.S.), "The Schizoid Man" aired as part of Star Trek: The Next Generation's second season. Here's the episode summary from IMDB.com:
"The Enterprise respond to a request for medical assistance from Dr. Ira Graves, considered by many to be the greatest living mind in the universe. Graves didn't want any help and the Enterprise was summoned by his assistant Kareen. He is a crotchety old man who doesn't really like people but is now in the terminal stages of his illness. He taught Data's creator, Dr. Soong, everything he knows and describes himself as the android's grandfather. Knowing that the end is near, he transfers all of his knowledge and intellect into Data. As a result, Data begins to act ..."
"The Enterprise respond to a request for medical assistance from Dr. Ira Graves, considered by many to be the greatest living mind in the universe. Graves didn't want any help and the Enterprise was summoned by his assistant Kareen. He is a crotchety old man who doesn't really like people but is now in the terminal stages of his illness. He taught Data's creator, Dr. Soong, everything he knows and describes himself as the android's grandfather. Knowing that the end is near, he transfers all of his knowledge and intellect into Data. As a result, Data begins to act ..."
On this day in 1994 (in the U.S.), The X-Files aired the thirteen episode of its first season, an hour titled "Gender Bender." Here's the episode summary from IMDB.com:
"Mulder and Scully investigate a series of bizarre deaths, all of which involved healthy young adults who died of massive coronaries after having sexual intercourse. Mulder believes the heart attacks were brought on by massive amounts of pheromones though Scully is somewhat skeptical. The geographic distribution of the murders leads them to Massachusetts and a religious cult known as the Kindred. The sect allows them into the group provided they surrender their weapons. They are also upset to learn that one of them may be committing murders in the outside world. They have a secret however, one that will astound the open-minded Mulder."
"Mulder and Scully investigate a series of bizarre deaths, all of which involved healthy young adults who died of massive coronaries after having sexual intercourse. Mulder believes the heart attacks were brought on by massive amounts of pheromones though Scully is somewhat skeptical. The geographic distribution of the murders leads them to Massachusetts and a religious cult known as the Kindred. The sect allows them into the group provided they surrender their weapons. They are also upset to learn that one of them may be committing murders in the outside world. They have a secret however, one that will astound the open-minded Mulder."
On this day in 1997 (and wildly out of sequence given the fact that the show VR5 premiered in 1995 and only had one season), Fox TV aired this episode probably only to fill up an available time slot. The hour was called "Sisters," and here's the plot summary as provided by our friends over at TV.com:
"Sydney investigates the mind of Janine, a cashier at her workplace whom she discovers is stealing. Sydney herself gets pulled into the excitements and thrills of these criminal activities."
"Sydney investigates the mind of Janine, a cashier at her workplace whom she discovers is stealing. Sydney herself gets pulled into the excitements and thrills of these criminal activities."
On this day in 1998 (in the U.S.), Babylon 5 aired "No Compromises." Officially, this served as the first episode of the program's fifth (and final) season, and here's the plot summary from IMDB.com:
"Captain Lochley arrives just as preparations are underway for Sheridan's swearing in ceremony as the President of the newly formed Interstellar Alliance. Telepaths arrive seeking a sanctuary while they search for a home world."
"Captain Lochley arrives just as preparations are underway for Sheridan's swearing in ceremony as the President of the newly formed Interstellar Alliance. Telepaths arrive seeking a sanctuary while they search for a home world."
In a rare moment of sobriety that happened to coincide on this day back in 1998, Hollywood bad boy Andy Dick made a guest appearance as part of Star Trek: Voyager's fourth season. The adventure was called "Message In A Bottle." Here's the episode summary from IMDB.com:
"Using an alien communications net, Voyager sends their Doctor to the Federation ship USS Prometheus only to find that it has been taken over by Romulans."
"Using an alien communications net, Voyager sends their Doctor to the Federation ship USS Prometheus only to find that it has been taken over by Romulans."
Meanwhile -- only one year later (in 1999) on Star Trek: Voyager -- the holographic Doctor was still occupying the center of the action with an episode titled "Latent Image":
"The Doctor (Robert Picardo) uncovers evidence his memory was erased 18 months ago. Nearly all traces of a crewman and a fateful away mission have been deleted by Captain Janeway. Confronted by The Doctor's need for answers and Seven of Nine's perspective on the rights of a hologram, Janeway restores the fatal truth about Ensign Jetal, The Doctor's choice that led to her death, and his resulting breakdown." (Compliments of IMDB.com)
"The Doctor (Robert Picardo) uncovers evidence his memory was erased 18 months ago. Nearly all traces of a crewman and a fateful away mission have been deleted by Captain Janeway. Confronted by The Doctor's need for answers and Seven of Nine's perspective on the rights of a hologram, Janeway restores the fatal truth about Ensign Jetal, The Doctor's choice that led to her death, and his resulting breakdown." (Compliments of IMDB.com)
On this day in the year 2000 (in the U.S.), "Bone To Be Wild" aired as part of Farscape's memorable first season. Here's the episode summary, compliments of IMDB.com:
"The crew find a planetoid that's a botanical paradise. Occupied by a scientist and a peaceful girl. But one is a killer. And there's more to this paradise than they realized. One of them wants Z'han for their own agenda."
"The crew find a planetoid that's a botanical paradise. Occupied by a scientist and a peaceful girl. But one is a killer. And there's more to this paradise than they realized. One of them wants Z'han for their own agenda."
On this day in 2000 (in the U.S.), Sliders aired "Dust." Officially, this served as the sixteenth episode in the program's fifth (and final) season, and here's the plot summary as provided by IMDB.com:
"The Sliders arrive in the middle of an archaeological dig. They discover they are in their old home town, however everything seems to have happened hundreds of years before. Then they find a fossilized timer."
"The Sliders arrive in the middle of an archaeological dig. They discover they are in their old home town, however everything seems to have happened hundreds of years before. Then they find a fossilized timer."
On this day in 2000 (in the U.S.), Stargate: SG-1 aired "Pretense." Officially, this served as the fifteenth episode in the program's third season, and here's the plot summary as provided by IMDB.com:
"The SG-1 team is requested by the Tollan to participate in a trial concerning Skaara and whether he has control of his body or the Goa'uld parasite, Klorel."
"The SG-1 team is requested by the Tollan to participate in a trial concerning Skaara and whether he has control of his body or the Goa'uld parasite, Klorel."
On this day in 2001 (in the U.S.), The X-Files aired "Badlaa." Officially, this served as the tenth episode in the program's eighth season, and here's the plot summary as provided by IMDB.com:
"A small Indian man on a creaky cart with powers of illusion is believed to have the ability to take over people's bodies and kill them by leaping into their anal cavity. Doggett and Scully try to stop his gruesome killing spree."
"A small Indian man on a creaky cart with powers of illusion is believed to have the ability to take over people's bodies and kill them by leaping into their anal cavity. Doggett and Scully try to stop his gruesome killing spree."
On this day in 2002 (in the U.S.), Gene Roddenberry's Andromeda aired "Bunker Hill." Officially, this served as the eleventh episode of the program's second season, and here's the plot summary from IMDB.com:
"The Sabra-Jaguar pride goes to war with the Drago-Kazov, pulling Dylan and the Andromeda along with them, as per the terms of the Commonwealth treaty. Harper receives a message from a friend on Earth pledging his support for driving the Drago-Kazov clan off of Earth. Harper attempts to get the crew of the Andromeda to head for Earth to liberate it, but Dylan refuses to take the Andromeda to Earth. Instead, Harper takes the Maru with Rommie in tow to help with the resistance."
"The Sabra-Jaguar pride goes to war with the Drago-Kazov, pulling Dylan and the Andromeda along with them, as per the terms of the Commonwealth treaty. Harper receives a message from a friend on Earth pledging his support for driving the Drago-Kazov clan off of Earth. Harper attempts to get the crew of the Andromeda to head for Earth to liberate it, but Dylan refuses to take the Andromeda to Earth. Instead, Harper takes the Maru with Rommie in tow to help with the resistance."
On this day in 2002 (in the U.S.), Mutant X aired "Whiter Shade of Pale." Officially, this served as the eleventh episode of the program's first season, and here's the plot summary as provided by IMDB.com:
"A New Mutant with the power of invisibility is working against both Eckhart and Adam, despite the fact she was involved with Adam in the past."
"A New Mutant with the power of invisibility is working against both Eckhart and Adam, despite the fact she was involved with Adam in the past."
On this day in 2003 (in the U.S.), Smallville aired "Insurgence." Officially, this served as the twelfth episode in the program's second season, and here's the plot summary as provided by IMDB.com:
"When Lex Luthor loses a $150 million contract to Luthor Corp, he finds that his mansion was bugged by his father. He hires a team to bug the offices of Luthor Corp expecting to find the building empty since it is Sunday, but Lionel Luthor assigns Martha for work in his office with him. Jonathan becomes very upset, since it is their wedding anniversary, and he was planning a picnic with Martha. Lex calls off the action, but the leader of the group of industrial spies is killed by a member who wants to steal the contents of Lionel's safe. Martha and Lionel become hostages of the criminals, and when they open the safe, a great secret is disclosed. Meanwhile, Lana schedules a meeting with Mr. & Mrs. Small in The Talon to get to know Jennifer Small, who warns Lana about her husband."
"When Lex Luthor loses a $150 million contract to Luthor Corp, he finds that his mansion was bugged by his father. He hires a team to bug the offices of Luthor Corp expecting to find the building empty since it is Sunday, but Lionel Luthor assigns Martha for work in his office with him. Jonathan becomes very upset, since it is their wedding anniversary, and he was planning a picnic with Martha. Lex calls off the action, but the leader of the group of industrial spies is killed by a member who wants to steal the contents of Lionel's safe. Martha and Lionel become hostages of the criminals, and when they open the safe, a great secret is disclosed. Meanwhile, Lana schedules a meeting with Mr. & Mrs. Small in The Talon to get to know Jennifer Small, who warns Lana about her husband."
On this day in 2004 (in the U.S.), Smallville aired "Whisper." Officially, this served as the tenth episode in the program's third season, and here's the plot summary as provided by IMDB.com:
"While looking for a birthday gift for Martha at a local jewelry store, Clark intervenes when two thieves try to rob the place using the powerful scream of Nathan Dean (Micah Alberti), a meteor-rock mutant with the ability to project ear-splitting screams. The combination of the scream with a bijouterie of kryptonite deflecting Clark's heat vision back to his face makes Clark blind. Without this sense, his hearing uncontrollably increases. One of the criminals, Masterson (William MacDonald) is arrested. Nathan kidnaps Pete to force his mother, Judge Abigail Ross (Felecia M. Bell), to release Masterson. Meanwhile, the blind Clark listens to a phone conversation between Chloe and Lionel Luthor about Lex and himself. After Clark informs Lex about his father's intentions for them, Chloe is mistakenly taken as Lex's informer and she gets fired from her intern job at the Daily Planet by Lionel."
"While looking for a birthday gift for Martha at a local jewelry store, Clark intervenes when two thieves try to rob the place using the powerful scream of Nathan Dean (Micah Alberti), a meteor-rock mutant with the ability to project ear-splitting screams. The combination of the scream with a bijouterie of kryptonite deflecting Clark's heat vision back to his face makes Clark blind. Without this sense, his hearing uncontrollably increases. One of the criminals, Masterson (William MacDonald) is arrested. Nathan kidnaps Pete to force his mother, Judge Abigail Ross (Felecia M. Bell), to release Masterson. Meanwhile, the blind Clark listens to a phone conversation between Chloe and Lionel Luthor about Lex and himself. After Clark informs Lex about his father's intentions for them, Chloe is mistakenly taken as Lex's informer and she gets fired from her intern job at the Daily Planet by Lionel."
On this day in 2005 (in the U.S.), Andromeda aired "Pride Before The Fall." Officially, this served as the twelfth episode in the program's fifth (and final) season, and here's the plot summary as provided by IMDB.com:
"Beka's new boyfriend turns out to be more than she suspected. He will play an important role in the development of the original CommonWealth. Beka learns a secret that should help them if they can ever escape from Seefra."
"Beka's new boyfriend turns out to be more than she suspected. He will play an important role in the development of the original CommonWealth. Beka learns a secret that should help them if they can ever escape from Seefra."
On this day in 2005 (in the U.S.), Stargate: Atlantis aired "The Eye." Officially, this served as the tenth episode in the program's first season, and here's the plot summary as provided by IMDB.com:
"McKay and Weir start repairing the grounding station, while Sheppard tries to fight Kolya. The puddle jumper on the mainland enters the eye of the storm."
"McKay and Weir start repairing the grounding station, while Sheppard tries to fight Kolya. The puddle jumper on the mainland enters the eye of the storm."
On this day in 2005 (in the U.S.), Stargate: SG-1 aired "Gemini." Officially, this served as the eleventh episode in the program's eighth season, and here's the plot summary as provided by IMDB.com:
"The replicator Carter and the real Carter work together with the disruptor signal. The replicator has a different plan."
"The replicator Carter and the real Carter work together with the disruptor signal. The replicator has a different plan."
On this day in 2008 (in the U.S.), Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles aired "The Turk." Officially, this served as the third episode of the program's first season, and here's the plot summary that's been provided by IMDB.com:
"John and Cameron start their new school, Sarah befriends a man who may be important to Sky Net and then struggles with what she must do. Meanwhile, Cromartie has tracked down a scientist to assist him in his regeneration."
"John and Cameron start their new school, Sarah befriends a man who may be important to Sky Net and then struggles with what she must do. Meanwhile, Cromartie has tracked down a scientist to assist him in his regeneration."
On this day in 2011 (in the U.S.), Star Wars: The Clone Wars aired "Witches Of The Mist." Officially, this served as the fourteenth episode in the program's third season, and here's the plot summary as provided by IMDB.com:
"As Count Dooku trains Savage Opress in the ways of the Dark Side, Obi-Wan and Anakin travel to Dathomir to learn more about this Zabrak Jedi killer."
"As Count Dooku trains Savage Opress in the ways of the Dark Side, Obi-Wan and Anakin travel to Dathomir to learn more about this Zabrak Jedi killer."
On this day in 2015 (in the U.S.), The 100 aired "Remember Me." Officially, this served as the ninth episode in the program's second season, and here's the plot summary as provided by IMDB.com:
"The alliance between Camp Jaha and the Grounders is jeopardized when Gustus is poisoned. Meanwhile at Mount Weather, Monty lands himself in hot water."
"The alliance between Camp Jaha and the Grounders is jeopardized when Gustus is poisoned. Meanwhile at Mount Weather, Monty lands himself in hot water."
On this day in 2016 (in the U.S.), Colony aired "A Brave New World." Officially, this served as the second episode of the program's first season, and here's the plot summary from IMDB.com:
"Will's new mission is to find the guy behind the explosion. Madeline encounters an old friend. Will and Katie help out the family of a mutual friend. Katie's actions put Will's job at risk."
"Will's new mission is to find the guy behind the explosion. Madeline encounters an old friend. Will and Katie help out the family of a mutual friend. Katie's actions put Will's job at risk."
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On this day in 2016 (in the U.S.), DC's Legends Of Tomorrow aired its pilot installment, the first of a two-parter. According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:
"Former time master Rip Hunter returns back to Earth in 2016 to gather 6 heroes (Ray Palmer, Sara Lance, Jefferson Jackson & Dr. Stein, Kendra Saunders & Carter Hall) and 2 villains (Mick Rory and Leonard Snart) and get them working together to prevent the development of Vandal Savage - the one set to destroy the Earth in the future. Then they go back in time in 1975 to approach the person who might be able to locate Vandal Savage i.e. historian Dr. Boardman. He's the one who sheds some light into the history of Vandal, Kendra and Carter. Meanwhile, a temporary bounty hunter attacks the ship with a laser gun and leads to the team finding out the truth about why they were chosen in the first place."
On this day in 2016 (in the U.S.), DC's Legends Of Tomorrow aired its pilot installment, the first of a two-parter. According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:
"Former time master Rip Hunter returns back to Earth in 2016 to gather 6 heroes (Ray Palmer, Sara Lance, Jefferson Jackson & Dr. Stein, Kendra Saunders & Carter Hall) and 2 villains (Mick Rory and Leonard Snart) and get them working together to prevent the development of Vandal Savage - the one set to destroy the Earth in the future. Then they go back in time in 1975 to approach the person who might be able to locate Vandal Savage i.e. historian Dr. Boardman. He's the one who sheds some light into the history of Vandal, Kendra and Carter. Meanwhile, a temporary bounty hunter attacks the ship with a laser gun and leads to the team finding out the truth about why they were chosen in the first place."
On this day in 2016 (in the U.S.), The 100 aired "Wanheda: Part 1." Officially, this served as the first episode in the program's third season, and here's the plot summary as provided by IMDB.com:
"After leaving Camp Arkadia due to her inability to accept her actions, Clarke sets out on her own, dealing with her emotions while encountering new challenges. Camp Arkadia begins to see political turmoil as the hunger for power mounts."
"After leaving Camp Arkadia due to her inability to accept her actions, Clarke sets out on her own, dealing with her emotions while encountering new challenges. Camp Arkadia begins to see political turmoil as the hunger for power mounts."
