CBS's Salvation was one of those summer programs that I don't think found any real traction, at least not enough of an audience to keep it on the air for more than its two seasons. I have a vague recollection of watching the pilot and maybe an episode or two, but it just didn't intrigue me enough to hang around for more. It was an idea many of us who follow Science Fiction closely had seen before, and I just didn't feel it was going to bring much new to the table when it comes to exploring Extinction Level Events. Still, kudos to all involved for the effort; and here's the series' premise as listed on IMDB.com:
"Salvation centers on an MIT grad student and a tech superstar who bring a low-level Pentagon official a staggering discovery--that an asteroid is just six months away from colliding with Earth. The show centers on the ramifications of the discovery of an asteroid that will impact the Earth in just six months and the attempts to prevent it."
"Salvation centers on an MIT grad student and a tech superstar who bring a low-level Pentagon official a staggering discovery--that an asteroid is just six months away from colliding with Earth. The show centers on the ramifications of the discovery of an asteroid that will impact the Earth in just six months and the attempts to prevent it."
Ah, the TV magic that was Buck Rogers in the 25th Century! Aboard the popular 80's program, Keith Andes had a guest spot as the kinda/sorta villainous Darius, one of the many foils for our intrepid Mr. Rogers. Andes also had a guest role aboard the original Star Trek in the episode titled "The Apple." Though he's no longer with us, Andes was born on this day in 1920. [Source: IMDB.com]
James E. Gunn is a Science Fiction author and editor who was awarded as the 24th Grand Master of the Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers of America in 2007. Additionally, Wikipedia reports that he is the founding director of the Center For The Study Of Science Fiction, an impressive achievement indeed! Though he's no longer with us, Gunn was born on this day in 1923. [Source: Wikipedia.Org]
With nearly 150 credits to his resume, Gordon Pinsent continues to impress. Fans might recognize him from work aboard Colossus: The Forbin Project (1970), The Ray Bradbury Theatre, Beyond Reality, The Outer Limits, and Relic Hunter. Pinsent was born on this day in 1930. [Source: IMDB.com]
Though he's been in the news as of late for some not so popular alleged antics, Bill Cosby waggled a hot dog of a rather whimsical variety at anyone who was looking back in 1987 for his work aboard Leonard Part 6. Cosby was born on this day in 1937. [Source: IMDB.com]
American-born actress Elizabeth Campbell reportedly found fame by heading south of the border into the Mexican film industry. She certainly turned heads in the guise of 'Martesia' from the Mexico-produced SciFi/Fantasy Planet Of The Female Invaders (1966). Other work included performances aboard Doctor Of Doom (1963), Wrestling Women Vs. The Aztec Mummy (1964), and The Panther Woman (1967). Campbell was born on this day in 1942. [Source: IMDB.com]
One of the greatest SciFi/Conspiracy Thrillers ever (in my opinion) is Capricorn One (1977) -- one of the other great SciFi and Fantasy films to come out of '77 -- and the lovely Denise Nicholas (above left) enjoyed a role as a housewife wondering about the fate of her astronaut husband. Nicholas was born on this day in 1944. [Source: IMDB.com]
While Edwin Neal's name might not exactly be household-caliber, he's certainly paid his dues in the realm of genre properties, including work aboard Gatchaman The Movie (animated), Future-Kill (1985), Knight Rider 2000 (1991), and StarLancer (video game). Neal was born on this day in 1945. [Source: IMDB.com]
It's another case of 'You May Not Know the Face, but You'll Know His Work': Ben Burtt (pictured above) is a genius when it comes to imagining other worlds of sound. He's served as the sound engineer on such projects as the Star Wars films, Star Trek Into Darkness, and WALL-E. Indeed, the man knows how to bring the future to life! Burtt was born on this day in 1948. [Source: IMDB.com]
He's certainly not known for genre work, but early in his career a younger Jay Thomas enjoyed a spot in the SciFi/Horror/Cult flick C.H.U.D. (1984). Though he's no longer with us, Thomas was born on this day in 1948. [Source: IMDB.com]
The lovely Cheryl Ladd (pictured above, left) first came to the attention of mankind (at least the male half) when she took the role of agent Kris Munroe as part of TV's luscious trio of Charlie's Angels, but SciFi fans know her best as Louise Baltimore from 1989's time travel yarn, Millennium (pictured right). Ladd was born on this day in 1951. [Source: IMDB.com]
Popular Hollywood producer Brian Grazer has a few impressive projects to his name that might excite fans of Science Fiction, including projects like Real Genius (1984), Cowboys & Aliens (2011), and Mars. Grazer was born on this day in 1951. [Source: IMDB.com]
The great Jamey Sheridan stepped into the role of Robert Queen for the CW's Arrow universe. The talent actor has also had a big role aboard the TV miniseries adaptation of Stephen King's The Stand. Sheridan was born on this day in 1951. [Source: IMDB.com]
Veteran character actress Mel Harris had an occasionally recurring guest spot aboard Stargate: SG-1 in the guise of Oma Desala. Harris was born on this day in 1956. [Source: IMDB.com]
Funnyman Charlie Murphy knew a thing or two about delivering the laughs, even when the genre was Science Fiction, as evidenced by his work aboard Unearthed (2007). Though he's no longer with us, Murphy was born on this day in 1959. [Source: IMDB.com]
During his tenure in the entertainment business, writer/producer Scott Nimerfro had the opportunity to leave his footprints on such properties as Tales From The Crypt, Trekkies (1997), X-Men (2000), Perversions Of Science, Pushing Daisies, and ABC TV's Once Upon A Time. Though he's no longer with us, Nimerfro was born on this day in 1961. [Source: IMDB.com]
Tamsin Greig enjoyed a small part aboard an episode of the BBC's long-running Doctor Who as well as a bigger appearance in the Fantasy/Horror/Comedy Shaun of the Dead (2004). Greig was born on this day in 1966. [Source: IMDB.com]
Early in her career, Begonya Plaza enjoyed a small role aboard the SciFi/Telefilm Timestalkers (1987) and then appears to avoid Science Fiction and Fantasy otherwise. Sad. (What are you afraid of, milady? That we might love you?!) Plaza was born on this day in 1966. [Source: IMDB.com]
Doctor Who: Real Time (2002) appears to have been both a radio and animated project produced during that fateful time wherein the time travel didn't have a regular line-up on the BBC. Aboard the project, funnyman Richard Herring added his voice in the guise of 'Taylor Renchard.' Herring was born on this day in 1967. [Source: IMDB.com]
One of Sara Griffith's earliest screen appearances was in the role of 'Ray' aboard the Doctor Who TV serial "Delta and the Bannermen." Griffith was born on this day in 1968. [Source: Doctor Who Guide]
Comic book artist Phil Jimenez has contributed work to such properties as Wonder Woman, New X-Men, The Invisibles, Infinite Crisis, and Star Trek. Jimenez was born on this day in 1970. [Source: Wikipedia.Org]
Byung-Hun Lee has participated in some terrific genre projects. He's been on the silver screen in both G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra and its tepid sequel G.I. Joe: Retaliation, but he might experience breakout status from his role as the T-1000 in 2015's Terminator Genisys (pictured above). Lee was born on this day in 1970. [Source: IMDB.com]
Jason Simmons (above left) hails from the Land Down Under (Australia, for those of you who've never heard of it). He's been involved in such features as Viper, Frankenstein Reborn (1998), Velocity Trap (1999), Sharknado (2013), and 3010 The Righteous Path (2016). Simmons was born on this day in 1970. [Source: IMDB.com]
Hayley DuMond took charge (or as much as she could) for her part in the SciFi/Telefilm Raptor Island (2004). DuMond was born on this day in 1974. [Source: IMDB.com]
The eclectic Cheyenne Jackson hasn't done much by way of very traditional Science Fiction, but he has enjoyed exposure in such programs as Life On Mars and Netflix's Sense8. Jackson was born on this day in 1975. [Source: IMDB.com]
How, oh how do you get fired from a Star Wars project, arguably a career achievement of a lifetime (as would be getting hired to do one in the first place!)? Just ask Phil Lord, though I'm guessing he'll be pretty mum on why he and his co-conspirator Christopher Miller were unceremoniously "Josh Trank-ed" from the Han Solo standalone film. Ouch! Lord was born on this day in 1975. [Source: IMDB.com]
TV audiences rightfully fell head-over-heels for the lovely Anna Friel in the role of 'Charlotte Charles' on the whimsically-inspired Pushing Daisies, and she's since gone on to headier fare, appearing alongside Bradley Cooper in the SciFi-themed Limitless (2011). Friel was born on this day in 1976. [Source: IMDB.com]
Arguably one of the bright spots aboard FX's stellar spy drama The Americans, Alison Wright made the jump to Science Fiction in a role aboard the TV adaptation of Snowpiercer. Wright was born on this day in 1976. [Source: IMDB.com]
My goodness, but how blessed or lucky can one person be? As an actress, Michelle Rodriguez tends to fly fairly well below most folks radar, but a quick glance at her resume shows you an astoundingly impressive list of work, especially when it comes to Science Fiction. Resident Evil. ABC TV's Lost. Battle Los Angeles. And, of course, James Cameron's epic space adventure Avatar. She's certainly nailed that rough-and-tumble look, and somehow finds a way to chew scenery in one project after another. Rodriguez was born on this day in 1978. [Source: IMDB.com]
Topher Grace has gradually turned away from comedy and embraced some quality genre projects in the past decade, including work in the Spider-Man franchise, Predators, and Interstellar. Grace was born on this day in 1978. [Source: IMDB.com]
M. Night Shyamalan films can be a bit taxing; it seems no one knows quite what's going on ... including the writer/director himself, it would seem. However, Kristen Connolly had a small role in The Happening (2008), and for that genre fans can be thankful. More recently she turned up as the lead in TV's Zoo. Connolly was born on this day in 1980. [Source: IMDB.com]
Young and able-bodied Tom Price played the young and able-bodied PC Andy Davidson aboard the BBC's Doctor Who spin-off Torchwood. Price was born on this day in 1980. [Source: IMDB.com]
When Doctor Who returned to the BBC back in 2005, the lovely Florence Hoath joined the program as a guest star aboard both "The Empty Child" and "The Doctor Dances." Hoath was born on this day in 1984. [Source: IMDB.com]
Dreamy Mikaela Hoover only had a background role aboard Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy ... but when you look that good I think it deserves a mention, don't you? Hoover was born on this day in 1984. [Source: IMDB.com]
Natalie Martinez joined Ryan Reynolds in the under-performing Self/Less (2015), the tale exploring the business of consciousness-swapping. More recently she turned up in Fox TV's short-lived APB. Martinez was born on this day in 1984. [Source: IMDB.com]
Syfy's current dramatic outing -- Dark Matter -- is what I like to call "SciFi that isn't for everyone." Oh, it has many of the usual SciFi tropes (a big universe of possibility; characters with some fantastical skill sets; along with spaceships and ray guns) but it also has a meaty premise -- in the future, it's the major corporations which appear to call the shots -- and requires more than a casual viewer's focus to follow. Aboard the franchise, Melissa O'Neil makes for a commanding lead in the titular role as Two. O'Neil was born on this day in 1988. [Source: IMDB.com]
The lovely Phoebe Tonkin saw life as we know it forever changed in the SciFi-lite Tomorrow When The War Began (2010). It drove her into the world of Fantasy (curse you, Apocalypse!) with a starring role aboard TV's The Originals. Tonkin was born on this day in 1989. [Source: IMDB.com]
A star is born ... and isn't she lovely! On this day in 1935 (in the U.S.), one of the earliest adaptations of the H. Rider Haggard novel She enjoyed its theatrical debut on the silver screen! Screenwriters Ruth Rose and Dudley Nichols handled the writing duties, and Lansing C. Holden and Irving Pichel shared the director's chair. The Fantasy/Adventure starred Helen Gahagan, Randolph Scott, and Helen Mack. According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:
"Leo Vincey, told by his dying uncle of a lost land visited 500 years ago by his ancestor, heads out with family friend Horace Holly to try to discover the land and its secret of immortality, said to be contained within a mystic fire. Picking up Tanya, a guide's daughter, in the frozen Russian arctic, they stumble upon Kor, revealed to be a hidden civilization ruled over by an immortal queen, called She, who believes Vincey is her long-lost lover John Vincey, Leo's ancestor."
For the record:
At the 1938 Academy Awards, She enjoyed a nomination (but no win) in the category of 'Best Dance Direction.' It also bears mentioning that the 2007 Kino Lorber 2-disc special release of the film -- along with its supplementary features -- enjoyed a Saturn Award nomination in the category of 'Best DVD Classic Film Release.'
"Leo Vincey, told by his dying uncle of a lost land visited 500 years ago by his ancestor, heads out with family friend Horace Holly to try to discover the land and its secret of immortality, said to be contained within a mystic fire. Picking up Tanya, a guide's daughter, in the frozen Russian arctic, they stumble upon Kor, revealed to be a hidden civilization ruled over by an immortal queen, called She, who believes Vincey is her long-lost lover John Vincey, Leo's ancestor."
For the record:
At the 1938 Academy Awards, She enjoyed a nomination (but no win) in the category of 'Best Dance Direction.' It also bears mentioning that the 2007 Kino Lorber 2-disc special release of the film -- along with its supplementary features -- enjoyed a Saturn Award nomination in the category of 'Best DVD Classic Film Release.'
On this day in 1955 (in Japan), the 1939-produced version of Buck Rogers enjoyed another visit to the silver screen. According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:
"A 20th Century pilot named Buck Rogers and his young friend Buddy Wade awake from 500 years in suspended animation to find that the world has been taken over by the outlaw army of Killer Kane."
"A 20th Century pilot named Buck Rogers and his young friend Buddy Wade awake from 500 years in suspended animation to find that the world has been taken over by the outlaw army of Killer Kane."
Voyage to the Bottom of the Sea was the kind of film every boy who saw suddenly wanted to grow up and pilot a submarine. It first screened threatrically on this in 1961, and here's the summary from IMDB.com:
"Admiral Nelson takes a brand new atomic submarine through its paces. When the Van Allen radiation belt catches fire, the admiral must find a way to beat the heat or watch the world go up in smoke."
"Admiral Nelson takes a brand new atomic submarine through its paces. When the Van Allen radiation belt catches fire, the admiral must find a way to beat the heat or watch the world go up in smoke."
- Don't believe such a thing was ever made? Then check out its theatrical trailer on YouTube.com right here.
A star is born! On this day in 1970 (in Italy), The Mind Of Mr. Soames played for audiences in attendance of the Trieste International Science Fiction Film Festival, making this its first theatrical engagement ever. Directed by Alan Cooke, the SciFi/Drama starred Terence Stamp, Robert Vaughn, and Nigel Davenport; and here's the plot summary as provided by IMDB.com:
"A 30-year-old man, who has been in a coma since birth, is finally restored to consciousness by a breakthrough brain operation. Although physically an adult, the man is 'reborn' in the eye of an infant; and the doctors caring for him must teach him to walk, talk and prepare for life in the outside world. Tension builds as he escapes from the hospital, wanders among people who do not realize his identity, and is hunted by the police."
"A 30-year-old man, who has been in a coma since birth, is finally restored to consciousness by a breakthrough brain operation. Although physically an adult, the man is 'reborn' in the eye of an infant; and the doctors caring for him must teach him to walk, talk and prepare for life in the outside world. Tension builds as he escapes from the hospital, wanders among people who do not realize his identity, and is hunted by the police."
On this day in 1971 (in West Germany), the 1929-produced Woman In The Moon enjoyed a rare re-release in theaters. According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:
"A tenacious scientist blasts off for the moon in hopes of riches that may be found there."
"A tenacious scientist blasts off for the moon in hopes of riches that may be found there."
On this day in 1979 (in West Germany), the theatrical version of Buck Rogers In The 25th Century enjoyed a run in theaters. According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:
"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."
On this day in 1980 (in Japan), Captain Kirk and the Enterprise made their triumphant return -- from the small screen to the big one -- with the release of Star Trek: The Motion Picture. According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:
"When an alien spacecraft of enormous power is spotted approaching Earth, Admiral James T. Kirk resumes command of the overhauled USS Enterprise in order to intercept it."
"When an alien spacecraft of enormous power is spotted approaching Earth, Admiral James T. Kirk resumes command of the overhauled USS Enterprise in order to intercept it."
A star is born! I could be wrong on this point, but Explorers and its goofy lunacy is the kind of cinematic experience you either love or hate. I hated it. Don't get me wrong: I loved the story's idea of a group of precocious kids coming face-to-face with aliens monitoring the Earth. What I didn't like was what the story did with it, simply reducing everything to a comic sight gag of an alien who spouts gibberish and nonsense for laughs. Whatever the case, the film first played in cinemas on this day in 1985. Here's the plot summary as provided by IMDB.com:
"This space adventure stars Ethan Hawke and River Phoenix as misfit best friends whose dreams of space travel become a reality when they create an interplanetary spacecraft in their homemade laboratory. Ben Crandall is a young visionary who dreams of space travel while watching late-night B monster movies, pouring over comic books, and playing Galaga in the confines of his bedroom. But one night he has a vivid dream of flying over a space-like circuit board and shares his visions with his best friend Wolfgang Muller, a young scientific genius who is able to translate his dreams into a complex computer program that actually works. With the help of their new friend Darren Woods, they create a homemade spacecraft and embark on a secret adventure to another galaxy where they find that things are not always as different as they seem."
Like to know more? Then head on over to YouTube.com, and check out the trailer right here.
For the record:
I do remember seeing this one in theatres, largely because it was a summer release that I sat through with a buddy of mine that I made as a counselor at summer camp; and this guy thought the ending was just downright hysterical. (Alas, I didn't, so I knew this friendship wouldn't last beyond the summer!) In any event, I've read recently that Explorers has developed a bit of a cult following, and more power to it: I love when that happens for some of these older releases. To its credit, it also enjoyed a pair of Saturn Award nominations (1986) for 'Best Make-Up' and 'Best Special Effects' but lost out in both categories.
"This space adventure stars Ethan Hawke and River Phoenix as misfit best friends whose dreams of space travel become a reality when they create an interplanetary spacecraft in their homemade laboratory. Ben Crandall is a young visionary who dreams of space travel while watching late-night B monster movies, pouring over comic books, and playing Galaga in the confines of his bedroom. But one night he has a vivid dream of flying over a space-like circuit board and shares his visions with his best friend Wolfgang Muller, a young scientific genius who is able to translate his dreams into a complex computer program that actually works. With the help of their new friend Darren Woods, they create a homemade spacecraft and embark on a secret adventure to another galaxy where they find that things are not always as different as they seem."
Like to know more? Then head on over to YouTube.com, and check out the trailer right here.
For the record:
I do remember seeing this one in theatres, largely because it was a summer release that I sat through with a buddy of mine that I made as a counselor at summer camp; and this guy thought the ending was just downright hysterical. (Alas, I didn't, so I knew this friendship wouldn't last beyond the summer!) In any event, I've read recently that Explorers has developed a bit of a cult following, and more power to it: I love when that happens for some of these older releases. To its credit, it also enjoyed a pair of Saturn Award nominations (1986) for 'Best Make-Up' and 'Best Special Effects' but lost out in both categories.
On this day in 1995 (in France), Tank Girl scared up what box office it could by way of the Apocalypse. According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:
"Tank Girl (Rebecca) and her friends are the only remaining citizens living in the wasteland that is Earth, where all the remaining water is controlled by Water and Power, the mega corporation/government that runs the territory. While incarcerated at W + P, Tank Girl and her new friend Jet Girl break out and steal... a tank and a jet. After meeting some mutant kangaroo/humans, and rescuing her little girl (adopted by her friends), the kangaroos and the girls kick Water and Powers' butt."
"Tank Girl (Rebecca) and her friends are the only remaining citizens living in the wasteland that is Earth, where all the remaining water is controlled by Water and Power, the mega corporation/government that runs the territory. While incarcerated at W + P, Tank Girl and her new friend Jet Girl break out and steal... a tank and a jet. After meeting some mutant kangaroo/humans, and rescuing her little girl (adopted by her friends), the kangaroos and the girls kick Water and Powers' butt."
On this day in 2001 (in Hong Kong, Malaysia, and Singapore), Final Fantasy: The Spirits Within whipped up its CGI magic at the box office. According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:
"In the year 2065, the next great assault against an invading race of phantom-like aliens is about to be launched. Dr. Aki Ross, a brilliant young scientist, races to find the invaders' secrets, not only to save the planet, but herself as well after her body is infected by alien particles. She teams up with the prestigious Deep Eyes military squadron, led by her old friend Grey Edwards. But as Aki, her mentor Dr. Sid, and Grey work toward a peaceful end, the scheming General Hein devises a plot to eradicate the aliens in one swift, destructive blow...even if it destroys the Earth right along with them."
"In the year 2065, the next great assault against an invading race of phantom-like aliens is about to be launched. Dr. Aki Ross, a brilliant young scientist, races to find the invaders' secrets, not only to save the planet, but herself as well after her body is infected by alien particles. She teams up with the prestigious Deep Eyes military squadron, led by her old friend Grey Edwards. But as Aki, her mentor Dr. Sid, and Grey work toward a peaceful end, the scheming General Hein devises a plot to eradicate the aliens in one swift, destructive blow...even if it destroys the Earth right along with them."
On this day in 2002, a restored version of Fritz Lang's SciFi/Classic Metropolis enjoyed a limited theatrical re-release in the United States. 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."
"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."
I skipped rushing out to see Pacific Rim when it screened in theatres. (It debuted on this day in 2013.) It wasn't that the idea of giant battling robots didn't interest me; rather, it was directed by Guillermo del Toro, and -- as much as I can appreciate his solid visuals -- I just haven't much cared for his films. I mean you expect giant battling robots to be relatively dimensionless, not the human characters ... and that's all I have to say about that. Still, here's the plot summary as provided by IMDB.com:
"As a war between humankind and monstrous sea creatures wages on, a former pilot and a trainee are paired up to drive a seemingly obsolete special weapon in a desperate effort to save the world from the apocalypse."
"As a war between humankind and monstrous sea creatures wages on, a former pilot and a trainee are paired up to drive a seemingly obsolete special weapon in a desperate effort to save the world from the apocalypse."
- Like to know more? Then head on over to YouTube.com and check out the trailer right here.
While IMDB.com clearly reports that Phil The Alien was completed in 2004, the feature doesn't show a theatrical release until on this day in 2013. (FYI: rarely does such a delay bode well for the quality of any motion picture.) In any event, the film starred Rob Stefaniuk and Star Trek's Nicole de Boer, and here's the plot summary from the aforementioned IMDB.com:
"An innocent human like alien crashes to Earth and find himself alone in the wilds of northern Canada, and then manipulated by the people he meets."
"An innocent human like alien crashes to Earth and find himself alone in the wilds of northern Canada, and then manipulated by the people he meets."
- Like to know more? Then head on over to YouTube.com and check out the trailer right here.
A star is born! On this day in 2014 (in Ireland), The Quiet Hour played for audiences in attendance of the Galway Film Fleadh, making this the feature's first theatrical engagement of record. Written and directed by Stéphanie Joalland, the SciFi/Drama starred Dakota Blue Richards, Karl Davies, and Jack McMullen; and here's the plot summary as provided by IMDB.com:
"Humans are few and far between since Earth was invaded by unseen extraterrestrial machines that harvest the planet's natural resources and relentlessly kill its inhabitants. In a remote part of the countryside, where starved humans have become as dangerous as the alien machines hovering in the sky, a feisty 19 year old girl, Sarah Connolly, sets out on a desperate attempt to fight back a group of bandits and defend her parents' farm, their remaining livestock, and the solar panels that keep them safe from extraterrestrials. If she doesn't succeed, she will lose her only source of food and shelter; but if she resists, she and her helpless blind sibling will be killed. And if the mysterious intruder dressed like a soldier who claims he can help them turns out to be a liar, then the enemy may already be in the house."
For the record:
I had the opportunity to watch and review The Quiet Hour upon its U.S. home video release, and those interested can check out my thoughts on it right here.
"Humans are few and far between since Earth was invaded by unseen extraterrestrial machines that harvest the planet's natural resources and relentlessly kill its inhabitants. In a remote part of the countryside, where starved humans have become as dangerous as the alien machines hovering in the sky, a feisty 19 year old girl, Sarah Connolly, sets out on a desperate attempt to fight back a group of bandits and defend her parents' farm, their remaining livestock, and the solar panels that keep them safe from extraterrestrials. If she doesn't succeed, she will lose her only source of food and shelter; but if she resists, she and her helpless blind sibling will be killed. And if the mysterious intruder dressed like a soldier who claims he can help them turns out to be a liar, then the enemy may already be in the house."
For the record:
I had the opportunity to watch and review The Quiet Hour upon its U.S. home video release, and those interested can check out my thoughts on it right here.
A star is born! On this day in 2016, Beautiful Prison gave audiences a little something SciFi to think about. The feature starred Monica Almanza and Valentina Arnold, and here's the plot summary as provided by IMDB.com:
"Ben, a brain-damaged young man living in Mexico, awakens after a violent accident to a restored intellect and supernatural abilities, which allow him to control the happenings of his world."
"Ben, a brain-damaged young man living in Mexico, awakens after a violent accident to a restored intellect and supernatural abilities, which allow him to control the happenings of his world."
On this day in 1962, The Andromeda Breakthrough aired "Azaran Forecast." This served as the third episode of the program's second season (as continued from A For Andromeda), and here's the plot summary from TV.com:
"The Intel trading organization have kidnapped biochemist Madeleine Dawnay and physicist John Fleming and want them to work for them. Something strange is happening to the world's weather, and Andromeda's health is failing."
"The Intel trading organization have kidnapped biochemist Madeleine Dawnay and physicist John Fleming and want them to work for them. Something strange is happening to the world's weather, and Andromeda's health is failing."
On this day in 1969, BBC1 aired the UK premiere of Gene Roddenberry's Star Trek for its audiences to enjoy. Their first adventure was "Where No Man Has Gone Before," and -- according to our friends at IMDB.com -- here's the plot summary:
"The flight recorder of the 200-year-old U.S.S. Valiant relays a tale of terror--a magnetic storm at the edge of the galaxy!"
"The flight recorder of the 200-year-old U.S.S. Valiant relays a tale of terror--a magnetic storm at the edge of the galaxy!"
It all came down to this: on this day in 1979, Project U.F.O. aired "Sighting 4025: The Whitman Tower Incident." This episode served as the thirteenth episode of the second season -- it's final hour ever -- and here's the plot summary from IMDB.com:
"Captain Ryan and S Sgt. Fritz fly to California to investigate the sighting of a large UFO by several witnesses, including an air traffic controller. During the investigation some witnesses claim to have seen alien beings in the craft."
"Captain Ryan and S Sgt. Fritz fly to California to investigate the sighting of a large UFO by several witnesses, including an air traffic controller. During the investigation some witnesses claim to have seen alien beings in the craft."
On this day in 2003, Mobile Suit Gundam Seed aired "Into the Dawn Skies." This served as the fortieth episode of the program's only season, and here's the plot summary as provided by IMDB.com:
"A war is under way between genetically enhanced Coordinators and unmodified Naturals."
"A war is under way between genetically enhanced Coordinators and unmodified Naturals."
On this day in 2007, Hyperdrive aired "Green Javelins." This served as the first episode of the program's second (and final) season, and here's the plot summary as provided by IMDB.com:
"The Camden Lock is assigned to fly with the renowned spaceobatics team, The Green Javelins, but Officer Teal's history with squadron leader Jeremy Mason may stop the assignment before it starts. Meanwhile, York tests an unusual scheme for increasing crew productivity."
"The Camden Lock is assigned to fly with the renowned spaceobatics team, The Green Javelins, but Officer Teal's history with squadron leader Jeremy Mason may stop the assignment before it starts. Meanwhile, York tests an unusual scheme for increasing crew productivity."
On this day in 2009, the SciFi/Miniseries Meteor aired its first part. The project starred Billy Campbell and Marla Sokoloff, and here's the plot summation from IMDB.com:
"Prof. Lehman discovers in his Mexican observatory earth is about to be hit by asteroid 114 Kassandra, thrice the size of Mt. Everest, more than the meteor which ended the dinosaur age, preceded by a minor meteor shower. Alas on the road back he dies in a car crash. His assistant Imogen has a hard time getting his data home, where the military HQ is inaptly advised by Dr. Nate Chetwyn. LAPD detective Jack Crowe is set up for his wife's murder by his dirty ex-partner Calvin Stark, who kidnaps his daughter Jenny, determined to make him suffer. That includes Jack's dad, the sheriff in home town Taft, trying to keep order and organize help as the first debris hits cause damage. Life soon breaks down worldwide, in panic and looting after numerous hits. The military uses its rocket arsenal."
"Prof. Lehman discovers in his Mexican observatory earth is about to be hit by asteroid 114 Kassandra, thrice the size of Mt. Everest, more than the meteor which ended the dinosaur age, preceded by a minor meteor shower. Alas on the road back he dies in a car crash. His assistant Imogen has a hard time getting his data home, where the military HQ is inaptly advised by Dr. Nate Chetwyn. LAPD detective Jack Crowe is set up for his wife's murder by his dirty ex-partner Calvin Stark, who kidnaps his daughter Jenny, determined to make him suffer. That includes Jack's dad, the sheriff in home town Taft, trying to keep order and organize help as the first debris hits cause damage. Life soon breaks down worldwide, in panic and looting after numerous hits. The military uses its rocket arsenal."
On this day in 2015, TNT's Falling Skies aired "Hatchlings." This served as the third episode of the program's fifth (and final) season, and here's the plot summary from IMDB.com:
"The 2nd Mass discovers the source for the supply of enemy forces, and with the Volm's help, Tom's leadership begins to spread to remaining human militias around the world."
"The 2nd Mass discovers the source for the supply of enemy forces, and with the Volm's help, Tom's leadership begins to spread to remaining human militias around the world."
On this day in 2015, Humans aired the third episode of its popular first season (on AMC). According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:
"Anita saves Toby's life; George tries to break free; and Pete is angry at the brothel-murder cover-up."
"Anita saves Toby's life; George tries to break free; and Pete is angry at the brothel-murder cover-up."
On this day in 2016, Zoo aired "The Walls of Jericho." This served as the fourth episode in the program's second season, and here's the plot summary as provided by IMDB.com:
"In an effort to unravel a dark conspiracy within the Noah Objective, the team travels to Vancouver, where it must infiltrate a black-tie event in order to get close to General Davies and stave off an impending animal threat. Also, Jamie and Logan's journey is interrupted when Logan's past comes back to haunt them."
"In an effort to unravel a dark conspiracy within the Noah Objective, the team travels to Vancouver, where it must infiltrate a black-tie event in order to get close to General Davies and stave off an impending animal threat. Also, Jamie and Logan's journey is interrupted when Logan's past comes back to haunt them."
It all began right here: on this day in 2017, the summer SciFi series Salvation crashed down to Earth. According to our friends at IMDB.com, the first hour was simply called 'Pilot" (as so many are) and here's the summation:
"When MIT grad student Liam Cole (Charlie Rowe) discovers an asteroid is set to collide with Earth in 186 days, he joins forces with tech billionaire Darius Tanz (Santiago Cabrera) and the U.S. government to try and stop it - and together they stumble onto the greatest conspiracy never told."
"When MIT grad student Liam Cole (Charlie Rowe) discovers an asteroid is set to collide with Earth in 186 days, he joins forces with tech billionaire Darius Tanz (Santiago Cabrera) and the U.S. government to try and stop it - and together they stumble onto the greatest conspiracy never told."
