On this day in 1955 (in the U.S.), the 1953-produced theatrical serial adventure featuring none other than Commando Cody: Sky Marshal Of The Universe enjoyed a rebirth as the NBC Network transformed it into a weekly TV series. With the chapters directed and written by a small team of professionals, Judd Holdren suited up in the lead role alongside some supporting roles for Aline Towne, Richard Crane, Gregory Gaye, William Schallert, and others. According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the series' premise:
"Dangerous climate changes are ravaging Earth and the U.S. government requests an investigation by masked super-scientist Commando Cody. He discovers that the disasters are being caused by space-alien forces from unknown planetary origins."
"Dangerous climate changes are ravaging Earth and the U.S. government requests an investigation by masked super-scientist Commando Cody. He discovers that the disasters are being caused by space-alien forces from unknown planetary origins."
It was on this day all the way back in the year 2004 that the creative powers that be behind the Stargate franchise boldly went in a slightly different direction in order to expand the established mythology; and Stargate: Atlantis was hatched by creators Robert C. Cooper and Brad Wright. The serial brought such faces to the property as Joe Flanigan, Rachel Luttrell, David Hewlett, Jason Momoa, Torri Higginson, Paul McGillion, and more; and the series ran for an impressive stretch of five fun-filled seasons. According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the series' premise:
"An international team of scientists and military personnel discover a Stargate network in the Pegasus Galaxy and come face-to-face with a new, powerful enemy: The Wraith."
"An international team of scientists and military personnel discover a Stargate network in the Pegasus Galaxy and come face-to-face with a new, powerful enemy: The Wraith."
Another promising entry has came and gone far too quickly: on this day back in 2019, Pandora opened a box that managed to produce twenty-three episodes across two seasons. Created by self-professed Star Trek expert Mark A. Altman, the program starred Priscilla Quintana, Oliver Dench, Ben Radcliffe, Noah Huntley, Vikash Bhai, and others. According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the series' premise:
"Set in the year 2199, a young woman who has lost everything finds a new life at Earth's Space Training Academy where she learns to defend the galaxy from intergalactic threats."
"Set in the year 2199, a young woman who has lost everything finds a new life at Earth's Space Training Academy where she learns to defend the galaxy from intergalactic threats."
On this day in 2021 (in the U.S.), things got a bit surreal, indeed, with the small screen launch of SurrealEstate. Created by George Olson, the SciFi / Fantasy starred Tim Rozon, Maurice Dean Wint, Sarah Levy, Savannah Basley, Adam Korson, and others. According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the series' premise:
"Real estate agent Luke Roman and his team specialize in clearing and closing haunted houses."
"Real estate agent Luke Roman and his team specialize in clearing and closing haunted houses."
In the second season episode of Star Trek's original series -- "The Deadly Years" -- Felix Locher (above right) played 'Robert Johnson,' a Starfleet technician exposed to a form of radiation that caused rapid aging. This bit actor also enjoyed work in such genre projects as Frankenstein's Daughter (1958), Curse Of The Faceless Man (1958), One Step Beyond, The Twilight Zone, House Of The Damned (1963), The Man From U.N.C.L.E., I Dream Of Jeannie, The Munsters, and Mission: Impossible. Though he's no longer with us, Locher was born on this day in 1882.
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In 2021, I received an all-new home video release of Frankenstein's Daughter (1958) -- in which Locher 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 2021, I received an all-new home video release of Frankenstein's Daughter (1958) -- in which Locher played a role -- from a distributor in exchange for review coverage on SciFiHistory.Net. Interested readers can find my review right here.
It's likely that Hollywood legend Barbara Stanwyck isn't much remembered for her brief sojourns into the realms of the Fantastic; but as I always say we like what we like around here. Fans do have something worth checking out with the actress' contributions to such projects as Flesh And Fantasy (1943), The Night Walker (1964), and A Taste Of Evil (1971). Though she's no longer with us, Stanwyck was born on this day in 1907.
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Veteran character actor Barnard Hughes stepped into a key role aboard Walt Disney's foray into digital storytelling, TRON (1982). The man can also be seen with roles aboard A Christmas Carol (1947), Dark Shadows, The UFO Incident (1975), Mr. Merlin, Tales From The Darkside, and The Lost Boys (1987). Though he's no longer with us, Hughes was born on this day in 1915.
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For the record:
At the 1988 Saturn Awards, Hughes received a nomination in the category of 'Best Supporting Actor' for his work aboard The Lost Boys (1987).
ExtraExtra Alert:
In 2022, I received an all-new home video release of The UFO Incident (1975) -- in which Hughes played a role -- from a distributor in exchange for review coverage on SciFiHistory.Net. Interested readers can find my review right here.
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For the record:
At the 1988 Saturn Awards, Hughes received a nomination in the category of 'Best Supporting Actor' for his work aboard The Lost Boys (1987).
ExtraExtra Alert:
In 2022, I received an all-new home video release of The UFO Incident (1975) -- in which Hughes played a role -- from a distributor in exchange for review coverage on SciFiHistory.Net. Interested readers can find my review right here.
During one of the classic Star Trek's maligned moments during its poorly received third season, Kirk and friends (including Abraham Lincoln) faced down an ensemble of history's worst villains, one of which was known as 'Col. Green' (pictured above left). Green was played by actor Phillip Pine, a man who also guest-starred in such properties as The Twilight Zone, The Invaders, Voyage To The Bottom of the Sea, and The Six Million Dollar Man. Though he's no longer with us, Pine was born on this day in 1920.
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[Source: IMDB.com]
A giant in the Science Fiction community, Robert Sheckley wrote over two dozen novels and a incredible score of short stories. Throughout his life, he was nominated for both Hugo and Nebula Awards, and -- in 2001 -- he was named an Author Emeritus by the Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers of America. Still, Sheckley's imagination has proven itself time and time again when consulted; and IMDB.com cites his contributions to such worlds as Captain Video And His Video Rangers, Tales Of Tomorrow, The 10th Victim (1965), Out Of The Unknown, Condorman (1981), The Prize Of Peril (1983), Monsters, Freejack (1992), Masters Of Science Fiction, and Robots (2023). Though he's no longer with us, Sheckley was born on this day in 1928.
(FYI: photo of Sheckley has been upscaled by Icons8.com.)
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(FYI: photo of Sheckley has been upscaled by Icons8.com.)
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Richard LeParmentier had only a small part in the original Star Wars ... but what a small part it was! His arrogance as 'General Motti' was precisely what gave audiences its first chilling example of the power of the Sith Lord as Darth Vader put the force-choke on the man for something as insignificant as his lack of faith. Gotta love the little guys, eh? Though he's no longer with us, LeParmentier was born on this day in 1946.
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Ann Turkel made a splash in some of the more subversive cult flicks of the late 1970's and 80's ... and there's absolutely nothing wrong with that. Personally, I remember her as 'Dr. Susan Drake' from Roger Corman's Humanoids Of The Deep (1980), a flick most folks would probably just as soon forget. She's also booked roles with such works as Ravagers, Deep Space, RoboCop (the TV show), Highlander, and Deja Vu. Turkel was born on this day in 1946.
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Rubén Blades joined forces with the ensemble charged with carrying on the franchise after Arnold "Screw Your Freedoms" Schwarzenegger bowed out for Predator 2 (1990). The veteran actor has also appeared aboard The X-Files, and he played a role in AMC's Fear The Walking Dead. Blades was born on this day in 1948.
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In 2016, I caught a cable broadcast airing of Predator 2 (1990) on a channel to which I subscribe. Interested readers can find my review right here.
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In 2016, I caught a cable broadcast airing of Predator 2 (1990) on a channel to which I subscribe. Interested readers can find my review right here.
A veteran of stage and screen, Camille Saviola made four appearances aboard Star Trek: Deep Space Nine during the show's run in television syndication. Her 'Kai Opaka' was certainly one of the kinder Bajorans we were chanced to meet on the program, and her character was even given a touching death in her planet's greater mythology. Though she's no longer with us, Saviola was born on this day in 1950.
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Science Fiction and fantasy author Esther Mona Friesner Stutzman was a solid resume both in creating her own worlds as well as tinkering in franchises already established. The decorated writer has been named an Outstanding New Fantasy Author (1986) as well as having been nominated for Hugo and Nebula awards. Freisner Stutzman was born on this day in 1951. (Photo of Freisner has been enhanced by Icons8.com.)
[Source: Wikipedia.org]
[Source: Wikipedia.org]
Babylon 5 was another show that, quite frankly, I just didn't get into. (I know, I know, I've probably mentioned that before!) I tried -- twice -- both times making it through its first season and halfway through its second. Maybe I'll get back around to it sometime in this lifetime. Though he's no longer with us, Jerry Doyle -- featured prominently in the program as 'Garibaldi' -- was born on this day back in 1956.
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What?!?! Who is Faye Grant, you ask? Well, you young Turk, Faye Grant was fighting aliens when you weren't even old enough to wear diapers! I loved her in the two original V miniseries and the subsequent spin-off television series, as well as her star turn on The Greatest American Hero. Other genre contribution include guest starring stints to such enterprises as The Incredible Hulk, Voyagers!, Tales Of The Gold Monkey, Omen IV: The Awakening (1991), Tales From The Crypt, and Vibrations (1996). Grant was born on this day in 1957.
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Early in her career, actress Phoebe Cates joined the cast of any smalltown America in combating those pesky Gremlins. Cates was born on this day in 1963.
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In 2023, I caught a special holiday screening of Gremlins (1984) -- in which Cates played a role -- at a local theater during the silly season. Interested readers can find my review right here.
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ExtraExtra Alert:
In 2023, I caught a special holiday screening of Gremlins (1984) -- in which Cates played a role -- at a local theater during the silly season. Interested readers can find my review right here.
Though she's probably recognized more for her work in mainstream projects, lovely Amy Benedict has tinkered in the realm of Science Fiction. She's appeared in guest roles aboard both Star Trek: Deep Space Nine and Torchwood. Benedict was born on this day in 1964.
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Daryl Mitchell made a terrific splash alongside his shipmates in the stellar Galaxy Quest, which poked about as much fun at the beloved Star Trek franchise as any film possibly could. Mitchell was born on this day back in 1965.
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Scott Derrickson is the big league writer and director who's been involving with bringing such properties as The Day The Earth Stood Still (2008) and Doctor Strange (2016) to the silver screen. Derrickson was born on this day in 1966.
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One of the biggest baddies in the DC Universe in none other than Darkseid himself, a villanous ruler brought to life vocally as part of Justice League Action by voice actor Jonathan Adams. Adams was born on this day in 1967.
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Funnyman Will Ferrell went a little bit jurassic for his part in the big screen adaptation of the popular children's television Fantasy, Land Of The Lost (2009). Ferrell was born on this day in 1967.
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[Source: IMDB.com]
Early in his professional career, Corey Feldman made a splash opposite some of the cutest and cuddliest Gremlins (1984) known to man. But the truth is that the actor has a long, long association with the realms of the Fantastic. Genre fans can check out his work in such projects as Time After Time (1979), Mork & Mindy, The Kid With The Broken Halo (1982), Friday The 13th: The Final Chapter (1984), Friday The 13th: A New Beginning (1985), The Goonies (1985), Stand By Me (1986), The 'Burbs (1989), Dream A Little Dream (1989), Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (1990), Stepmonster (1993), Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles III (1993), Tales From The Crypt, Dream A Little Dream 2 (1995), Voodoo (1995), Bordello Of Blood (1996), Sliders, Legion (1998), The Crow: Stairway To Heaven, Citizen Toxie: The Toxic Avenger IV (2000), Dark Realm, Seance (2001), Serial Killing 4 Dummys (2004), Puppet Master Vs Demonic Toys (2004), The Birthday (2004), Lost Boys: The Tribe (2008), Terror Inside (2008), Lost Boys: The Thirst (2010), 6 Degrees Of Hell (2012), The Zombie King (2013), Zombex (2013), Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (2013-2017), 13 Fanboy (2021), and The 'Burbs TV series. Feldman was born on this day in 1971.
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For the record:
At the 1985 Saturn Awards, Feldman received a nomination in the category of 'Best Performance By A Younger Actor' for his work aboard Gremlins (1984).
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For the record:
At the 1985 Saturn Awards, Feldman received a nomination in the category of 'Best Performance By A Younger Actor' for his work aboard Gremlins (1984).
ExtraExtra Alert:
- In 2023, I caught a special holiday screening of Gremlins (1984) -- in which Feldman played a role -- at a local theater during the silly season. Interested readers can find my review right here.
- In 2026, I received an all-new home video release of The Birthday (2004) -- in which Feldman starred -- from a distributor in exchange for review coverage on SciFiHistory.Net. Interested readers can find my review right here.
Laura Margolis put on a mask for her work aboard the conventional Horror feature The Strangers (2008) for Rogue Pictures. The lovely lady has also turned a few heads with performances aboard Masters Of Horror, The Diabolical (2015), and Higher Power (2018). Margolis was born on this day in 1973.
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Dreamy Jayma Mays' talent, comic timing, and general quirkiness tends to lend itself more toward much more mainstream fare, but she did play dreamy waitress Charlie Andrews (pictured above right) as part of Heroes' budding cast. Mays was born on this day in 1979.
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Michelle Morgan has made a splash in Science Fiction and beyond with some qualitiy screen time aboard Diary of the Dead (2007), Stargate: Atlantis, Dominant Gene (2011), and Supernatural. Morgan was born on this day in 1981.
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For her part throughout the Zombie Apocalypse, Eleanor Matsuura did a masterful job of showing up, taking names, and kicking boat on The Walking Dead. Matsuura was born on this day in 1983.
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Rosa Salazar is attached (in a big way) to James Cameron's adaptation of Alita: Battle Angel (2018). She's also been involved with Insurgent (2015), Maze Runner: The Scorch Trials (2015), and Maze Runner: The Death Cure (2018). Salazar was born on this day in 1985.
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Critically-praised AnnaLynne McCord has definitely found herself capable of delivering some big moments with some imaginative pursuits. Genre fans might recognize the actress from such projects as Day Of The Dead (2008), The Haunting Of Molly Hartley (2008), Excision (2012), Scorned (2013), Lucifer, Beauty And The Beast, Tone-Deaf (2019), DC's Legends Of Tomorrow, Titanic 666 (2022), and Dante's Hotel (2023). McCord was born on this day in 1987.
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Actress Alexandra Shipp came in like a storm -- literally -- with a big role as 'Storm' abaord a few theatrical adventures in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Shipp was born on this day in 1991.
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Though his character may not have had all of the flashy powers the other kids had, the talented Randall Bentley still showed up and hits his marks for his work aboard NBC's Heroes during its run on the network. Bentley was born on this day in 1991.
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[Source: IMDB.com]
Cooper Koch's star is definitely on-the-rise, as is his participation in some quality genre projects. Fans can check him out with screen time aboard Swallowed (2022) and They/Them (2022). Koch was born on this day in 1996.
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Tom Taylor answered the call to serve the kingdom for his work aboard HBO's House Of The Dragon, the Game Of Thrones spin-off series. Taylor was born on this day in 2001.
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ExtraExtra Alert:
In 2026, I was provided complimentary streaming access to Good Luck, Have Fun, Don't Die (2025) -- in which Taylor played a role -- by a distributor in exchange for review coverage on SciFiHistory.Net. Interested readers can find my review right here.
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ExtraExtra Alert:
In 2026, I was provided complimentary streaming access to Good Luck, Have Fun, Don't Die (2025) -- in which Taylor played a role -- by a distributor in exchange for review coverage on SciFiHistory.Net. Interested readers can find my review right here.
Young Milly Shapiro broke through all the noise in a big way with a groundbreaking role in 2018's Hereditary. Shapiro was born on this day in 2002.
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Though her career is just getting underway seriously, Amiah Miller has already amassed an incredible number of genre appearances. To date, she's delivered solid work in such projects as Henry Danger, Lights Out (2016), War For The Planet Of The Apes (2017), House By The Lake (2017), Anastasia (2020), The Water Man (2020), My Best Friend's Exorcism (2022), Hold Your Breath (2024), and The 'Burbs. Miller was born on this day in 2004.
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In 2021, I received a complimentary Blu-ray of The Water Man (2020) -- in which Miller appeared -- from a distributor in exchange for review coverage on SciFiHistory.Net. Interested readers can find my review right here.
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ExtraExtra Alert:
In 2021, I received a complimentary Blu-ray of The Water Man (2020) -- in which Miller appeared -- from a distributor in exchange for review coverage on SciFiHistory.Net. Interested readers can find my review right here.
On this day in 1921 (in Mexico), Dr. Jekyll And Mr. Hyde went for the jugular on the silver screen. John S. Robertson directed this adaptation of the Robert Louis Stevenson novel; and the film starred John Barrymore, Martha Mansfield, Brandon Hurst, and others. According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:
"Dr. Henry Jekyll experiments with scientific means of revealing the hidden, dark side of man and releases a murderer from within himself."
"Dr. Henry Jekyll experiments with scientific means of revealing the hidden, dark side of man and releases a murderer from within himself."
On this day in 1928, the 1920-produced German-language silent era SciFi/Drama Algol (aka Power) enjoyed its premiere in New York City. Directed by Hans Werckmeister from a story by Hans Brennert and Friedel Köhne, the SciFi/Fantasy starred Emil Jannings, John Gottowt, Erna Morena, and others. According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:
"An alien from the planet Algol gives a man a device that gives him superpowers."
"An alien from the planet Algol gives a man a device that gives him superpowers."
On this day in 1939 (in France), the city of Paris was treated to a rare theatrical re-release of the 1931 version of Dr. Jekyll And Mr. Hyde. Rouben Mamoulian directed this incarnation of the Robert Louis Stevenson novel; and the film starred Fredric March, Miriam Hopkins, Rose Hobart, and others. According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:
"Dr. Jekyll faces horrible consequences when he lets his dark side run wild with a potion that transforms him into the animalistic Mr. Hyde."
For the record:
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In 2023, I caught an airing of Dr. Jekyll And Mr. Hyde on Turner Classic Movies, and it's quickly become one of my favorite classic films. Interested in my thoughts on the production? Readers can find my review right here.
"Dr. Jekyll faces horrible consequences when he lets his dark side run wild with a potion that transforms him into the animalistic Mr. Hyde."
For the record:
- At the 1931 Faro Island Film Festival, actor Fredric March took home the trophy in the category of 'Best Actor.'
- At the 1932 Venice Film Festival, March was again recognized by securing the award for 'Most Favorite Actor' and director Mamoulian won the coveted 'Most Original Story (Fantasy)' title.
- At the 1932 Academy Awards, March earned the 'Best Actor In A Leading Role' Oscar while the film missed out in two other categories: 'Best Cinematography' and 'Best Writing, Adaptation.'
ExtraExtra Alert:
In 2023, I caught an airing of Dr. Jekyll And Mr. Hyde on Turner Classic Movies, and it's quickly become one of my favorite classic films. Interested in my thoughts on the production? Readers can find my review right here.
On this day in 1948 (in Mexico), Jack Armstrong saw his name up in lights. (I guess that's you get for being the 'All-American Boy.') This SciFi/Serial was directed by Wallace Fox from a story by George H. Plympton, Arthur Hoerl, Lewis Clay, Royal K. Cole, and Leslie Swabacker. It starred John Hart, Rosemary La Planche, Claire James, and others. According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:
"Jack Armstrong, the All-American Boy, battles the evil Dr. Grood, who has placed a death ray aboard his spaceship orbiting Earth."
"Jack Armstrong, the All-American Boy, battles the evil Dr. Grood, who has placed a death ray aboard his spaceship orbiting Earth."
A star is born!
Zombies Of The Stratosphere -- which screened on this day in 1952 (in the U.S.) -- was actually a feature culled together from a popular Republic SciFi serial of the era (Radar Men Of The Moon). Directed by Fred C. Bannon from a story by Ronald Davidson, the film starred Judd Holdren, Aline Towne, Wilson Wood, and others. According to IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:
"The invaders come to Earth to create an H-bomb to blast Earth out of orbit so that Mars can take its place."
"The invaders come to Earth to create an H-bomb to blast Earth out of orbit so that Mars can take its place."
On this day in 1954 (in Finland), It Came From Outer Space and set itself down in Earth's theaters! Based on a story by Ray Bradbury, the SciFi/Fantasy was directed by Jack Arnold and starred Richard Carlson, Barbara Rush, Charles Drake, and others. According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:
"A spaceship from another world crashes in the Arizona desert and only an amateur stargazer and a schoolteacher suspect alien influence when the local townsfolk begin to act strangely."
"A spaceship from another world crashes in the Arizona desert and only an amateur stargazer and a schoolteacher suspect alien influence when the local townsfolk begin to act strangely."
On this day in 1958 (in Mexico), people were afraid to go back into the water with the cinematic release of Attack Of The Crab Monsters. Directed by the great Roger Corman, the SciFi/Horror starred Richard Garland, Pamela Duncan, Russell Johnson, and others. According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:
"Scientists become trapped on a shrinking island with intelligent, murderous giant crabs."
"Scientists become trapped on a shrinking island with intelligent, murderous giant crabs."
A star is born!
On this day in 1958 (in the U.S.), The Fly buzzed onto the silver screen, delivering one of Horror's signature flicks from the 1950's. Directed by Kurt Neumann from a story by James Clavell and George Langelaan, the film starred Vincent Price, David Hedison, Patricia Owens, and others. According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:
"A scientist has a horrific accident when he tries to use his newly invented teleportation device."
For the record:
At the 1959 Hugo Awards, The Fly received a nomination in the category of 'Best Dramatic Presentation.'
"A scientist has a horrific accident when he tries to use his newly invented teleportation device."
For the record:
At the 1959 Hugo Awards, The Fly received a nomination in the category of 'Best Dramatic Presentation.'
A star is born!
On this day in 1959 (in the U.S.), The Alligator People tried to wrap their arms around the viewing audience. Directed by Roy Del Ruth from a story by Orville H. Hampton, Charles O'Neal, and Robert M. Fresco, the film starred Beverly Garland, Bruce Bennett, Lon Chaney Jr., and others. According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:
"A woman in a hypnotic state recounts to two doctors the details of a horrific experience from her past life that began with the mysterious and sudden disappearance of her husband."
"A woman in a hypnotic state recounts to two doctors the details of a horrific experience from her past life that began with the mysterious and sudden disappearance of her husband."
On this day in 1969 (in Uruguay), 2001: A Space Odyssey brought the future to the modern day. Based on the work of SciFi master Arthur C. Clarke and directed by Stanley Kubrick, the feature starred Keir Dullea and Gary Lockwood, and here's the plot summary as provided by IMDB.com:
"After discovering a mysterious artifact buried beneath the Lunar surface, mankind sets off on a quest to find its origins with help from intelligent supercomputer H.A.L. 9000."
For the record:
Stanley Kubrick's 2001: A Space Odyssey remains one of Science Fiction's benchmark motion pictures. At the 1969 Oscars, the film was nominated in the categories of 'Best Art Direction - Set Direction,' 'Best Writing, Story and Screenplay - Written Directly for the Screen,' 'Best Director,' and 'Best Effects, Special Visual Effects' ... but it only took home the trophy for Best Effects. Also in 1969, the film did take home the 'Best Dramatic Presentation' from the Hugo Awards.
ExtraExtra Alert:
In 2022, I penned a column under the heading of 'Warp Core Breach' for SciFiHistory.Net with my thoughts on 2001's wider reputation amongst intellectuals. Does that sort of thing tickle your fancy? Readers can find my premise right here.
"After discovering a mysterious artifact buried beneath the Lunar surface, mankind sets off on a quest to find its origins with help from intelligent supercomputer H.A.L. 9000."
For the record:
Stanley Kubrick's 2001: A Space Odyssey remains one of Science Fiction's benchmark motion pictures. At the 1969 Oscars, the film was nominated in the categories of 'Best Art Direction - Set Direction,' 'Best Writing, Story and Screenplay - Written Directly for the Screen,' 'Best Director,' and 'Best Effects, Special Visual Effects' ... but it only took home the trophy for Best Effects. Also in 1969, the film did take home the 'Best Dramatic Presentation' from the Hugo Awards.
ExtraExtra Alert:
In 2022, I penned a column under the heading of 'Warp Core Breach' for SciFiHistory.Net with my thoughts on 2001's wider reputation amongst intellectuals. Does that sort of thing tickle your fancy? Readers can find my premise right here.
A star is born!
On this day in 1971 (in the U.S.), The Devils enjoyed its controversial release. Written (in part) and directed by Ken Russell, the film starred Oliver Reed, Vanessa Redgrave, Dudley Sutton, and others. According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:
"In 17th-century France, Father Urbain Grandier's protection of the city of Loudun from the corrupt Cardinal Richelieu is undermined by a sexually repressed nun's accusation of witchcraft."
For the record:
To the film's credit, The Devils enjoyed a wee bit of praise from a screening on the film festival circuit.
"In 17th-century France, Father Urbain Grandier's protection of the city of Loudun from the corrupt Cardinal Richelieu is undermined by a sexually repressed nun's accusation of witchcraft."
For the record:
To the film's credit, The Devils enjoyed a wee bit of praise from a screening on the film festival circuit.
A star is born!
On this day in 1971 (in the U.S.), the good people of New York City, New York were treated to an exclusive theatrical premiere engagement of The Light At The Edge Of The World. Directed by Kevin Billington from a story by Jules Verne, Tom Rowe, Rachel Billington, and Bertha Dominguez D., the film starred Kirk Douglas, Yul Brynner, Samantha Eggar, and others. According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:
"A ruthless pirate captures the keeper of a lighthouse, in the most southern city in Argentina. His goal is obvious and horrific. He plans to control the lighthouses signals in a way that the passing ships will be crushed on the rocks."
"A ruthless pirate captures the keeper of a lighthouse, in the most southern city in Argentina. His goal is obvious and horrific. He plans to control the lighthouses signals in a way that the passing ships will be crushed on the rocks."
"Tickets! Tickets, please!" On this day in 1974 (in Italy), Horror Express delivered a bit of Fantasy and Horror on the rails of doom. Directed by Eugenio Martin from a story by Arnaud d'Usseau and Julian Zimet, the Horror/Fantasy starred Christopher Lee, Peter Cushing, Alberto de Mendoza, and others. According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:
"While travelling on the Trans-Siberian Express, an anthropologist and his rival must contain the threat posed by the former's cargo: a prehistoric ape which is the host for a lifeform that is absorbing the minds of the passengers and crew."
For the record:
To the film's credit, Horror Express enjoyed a wee bit of praise from screenings on the film festival circuit. Also -- in 2019 -- the Arrow Films home video release of the picture enjoyed a 2019 Saturn Award nomination in the category of 'Best DVD/Blu-Ray Special Edition Release.'
"While travelling on the Trans-Siberian Express, an anthropologist and his rival must contain the threat posed by the former's cargo: a prehistoric ape which is the host for a lifeform that is absorbing the minds of the passengers and crew."
For the record:
To the film's credit, Horror Express enjoyed a wee bit of praise from screenings on the film festival circuit. Also -- in 2019 -- the Arrow Films home video release of the picture enjoyed a 2019 Saturn Award nomination in the category of 'Best DVD/Blu-Ray Special Edition Release.'
A star is born!
On this day in 1981 (in the United Kingdom), Time Bandits broke through the barriers of time and space on the silver screen. Written by Terry Gilliam and Michael Palin (and directed by Gilliam himself), the Fantasy feature starred Sean Connery, John Cleese, Shelley Duvall, and others. According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:
"Intrigued by history but neglected by his parents, Kevin, an eleven-year-old schoolboy, gets the chance to make his dream come true when a band of six time-travelling dwarfs appears out of thin air in his bedroom. Having stolen the Supreme Being's one-of-a-kind map of time and space, the audacious time-bandits whisk Kevin off on an exciting journey to the depths of history, skipping from one era to another. Now, to further complicate matters, the dangerous arch-rival known as the Evil Genius is hot on their trail, bent on getting his hands on the precious map. But, who would have thought that Kevin's seemingly unexceptional room was the entrance to a mysterious wormhole and the portal to a marvelous world of adventure?"
For the record:
Time Bandits proved itself a worthy competitor at the international box office, and there's even been talk of rebooting the franchise in the modern era.
"Intrigued by history but neglected by his parents, Kevin, an eleven-year-old schoolboy, gets the chance to make his dream come true when a band of six time-travelling dwarfs appears out of thin air in his bedroom. Having stolen the Supreme Being's one-of-a-kind map of time and space, the audacious time-bandits whisk Kevin off on an exciting journey to the depths of history, skipping from one era to another. Now, to further complicate matters, the dangerous arch-rival known as the Evil Genius is hot on their trail, bent on getting his hands on the precious map. But, who would have thought that Kevin's seemingly unexceptional room was the entrance to a mysterious wormhole and the portal to a marvelous world of adventure?"
For the record:
Time Bandits proved itself a worthy competitor at the international box office, and there's even been talk of rebooting the franchise in the modern era.
- At the 1982 Saturn Awards (sponsored by the Academy Of Science Fiction, Fantasy, And Horror Films), Time Bandits was presented with the President's Award -- the very first given by the organization -- a title bestowed for quality genre entertainment that's given in honor of one of the Academy's founder, Dr. Donald A. Reed. The film was also nominated for trophies in the categories of 'Best Supporting Actor,' 'Best Writing,' 'Best Special Effects,' 'Best Director,' and 'Best International Film.'
- At the 1982 Hugo Awards, Time Bandits received a nomination in the category of 'Best Dramatic Presentation.'
A star is born!
On this day in 1982 (in Denmark), Flash Gordon: The Greatest Adventure Of All enjoyed its very first exhibition as a theatrical release. Samuel A. Peeples penned the script based on the material of Gordon's creator Alex Raymond, and the project starred the voices of Robert Ridgely, Diane Pershing, Bob Holt, and others. According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:
"Flash Gordon, Dale Arden and Dr. Hans Zarkov travel to the planet Mongo to fight the evil emperor Ming the Merciless."
"Flash Gordon, Dale Arden and Dr. Hans Zarkov travel to the planet Mongo to fight the evil emperor Ming the Merciless."
A star is born!
On this day in 1982 (in West Germany), Kamikaze 89 enjoyed its first theatrical exhibition ever. This SciFi/Thriller was directed by Wolf Gremm (who also worked on the screenplay adaptation of the Per Wahlöö novel), and the film starred Rainer Werner Fassbinder, Günther Kaufmann, Boy Gobert, and others. According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:
"In a totalitarian society of the future, in which the government controls all facets of the press, a homicide detective investigates a string of bombings, and finds out more than he bargained for."
"In a totalitarian society of the future, in which the government controls all facets of the press, a homicide detective investigates a string of bombings, and finds out more than he bargained for."
A star is born! *
On this day in 1982 (in Sweden), The Return swept audiences off their feet ... well, maybe the actors and actresses is more likely the case? Directed by Greydon Clark from a story by Ken Wheat, Jim Wheat, and Curtis Burch, the film starred Jan-Michael Vincent, Cybill Shepherd, Martin Landau, and others. According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:
"In New Mexico, an alien spacecraft abducts two young children and an old man. 25 years later, the children are returned as adults to the same town now beset by strange cattle mutilations."
* Editor's Note:
Technically, this is not the original theatrical release date for The Return. What IMDB.com and Google.com research shows is that The Return enjoyed some broadcast television airing in the United States sometime during the spring of 1980; however, I've been unable to locate any data regarding specifics. Until I can find more definitive information, I am using this 1982 for Sweden as the original release date so that the film isn't lost to history as are so many.
"In New Mexico, an alien spacecraft abducts two young children and an old man. 25 years later, the children are returned as adults to the same town now beset by strange cattle mutilations."
* Editor's Note:
Technically, this is not the original theatrical release date for The Return. What IMDB.com and Google.com research shows is that The Return enjoyed some broadcast television airing in the United States sometime during the spring of 1980; however, I've been unable to locate any data regarding specifics. Until I can find more definitive information, I am using this 1982 for Sweden as the original release date so that the film isn't lost to history as are so many.
On this day in 1986 (in France), Science Fiction and Fantasy went to the youngest among us with the release of D.A.R.Y.L. Directed by Simon Wincer from a story by David Ambrose, Allan Scott, and Jeffrey Ellis, the SciFi/Thriller starred Mary Beth Hurt, Michael McKean, Barret Oliver, and others. According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:
"A young boy is found wandering without any memory of who he is. A family takes him in and begin to look for clues to help him find his way home. In the meantime, they notice that the boy seems to have certain special abilities, not usually found in kids his age, or even fully-grown adults."
For the record:
At the 1986 Saturn Awards, Barret Oliver took home top honors in the category of 'Best Performance By A Younger Actor.'
"A young boy is found wandering without any memory of who he is. A family takes him in and begin to look for clues to help him find his way home. In the meantime, they notice that the boy seems to have certain special abilities, not usually found in kids his age, or even fully-grown adults."
For the record:
At the 1986 Saturn Awards, Barret Oliver took home top honors in the category of 'Best Performance By A Younger Actor.'
On this day in 1987 (in the Netherlands), Critters tried to sink their pointed little teeth into the minds of audiences. Written (in part) and directed by Stephen Herek, the SciFi/Satire starred Dee Wallace, M. Emmet Walsh, Billy Green Bush, and others. According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:
"A group of small but vicious alien creatures called Crites escape from an alien prison transport vessel and land near a small farm town on earth, pursued by two shape-shifting bounty hunters."
For the record:
At the 1987 Saturn Awards, actor Scott Grimes earned a nomination in the category of 'Best Performance By A Younger Actor' for his work aboard Critters (1986).
"A group of small but vicious alien creatures called Crites escape from an alien prison transport vessel and land near a small farm town on earth, pursued by two shape-shifting bounty hunters."
For the record:
At the 1987 Saturn Awards, actor Scott Grimes earned a nomination in the category of 'Best Performance By A Younger Actor' for his work aboard Critters (1986).
A star is born!
On this day in 1988 (in Japan), Akira blazed an anime trail few could follow. Written (in part) and directed by Katsuhiro Ôtomo, the film featured the voice talents of Mitsuo Iwata, Nozomu Sasaki, Mami Koyama, and others. According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:
"A secret military project endangers Neo-Tokyo when it turns a teenage biker gang member into a rampaging psychic psychopath who can only be stopped by his best friend."
For the record:
To the film's credit, Akira picked up a win -- along with some high praise -- from a screening on the film festival circuit.
"A secret military project endangers Neo-Tokyo when it turns a teenage biker gang member into a rampaging psychic psychopath who can only be stopped by his best friend."
For the record:
To the film's credit, Akira picked up a win -- along with some high praise -- from a screening on the film festival circuit.
A star is born!
On this day in 1988 (in South Korea), Eunhaeseo on Byeolddong wangja je3tan: Eunha yeolcha enjoyed its theatrical debut. Written and directed by Do-won Seok, the film starred Yong-shik Lee and Geon-ju Lee. According to our friends at Google.com, here's the plot summary:
"The Meteor Prince, having returned to Pluto and enjoying a peaceful life, embarks on a routine journey but suffers an unexpected accident, crash-landing on a nameless planet. After being rescued by the alien Princess Sarjin, they return to the Pluto royal palace where he rules and enjoys happy days. Meanwhile, Dr. Bbosik and his Earthling companions embark on a space tour aboard the Galaxy Train, only to be ambushed and captured by the alien forces of the Mars Kingdom. Hearing the distress signal from the captured Galaxy Train, the Pluto Kingdom and Earth's space bases are put on high alert. Joined by Pippi (who narrowly escapes the capture), the Meteor Prince leads the "Meteor Commando" and utilizes the space peace force to defeat the Queen of Mars, successfully rescuing Dr. Bbosik and his friends."
"The Meteor Prince, having returned to Pluto and enjoying a peaceful life, embarks on a routine journey but suffers an unexpected accident, crash-landing on a nameless planet. After being rescued by the alien Princess Sarjin, they return to the Pluto royal palace where he rules and enjoys happy days. Meanwhile, Dr. Bbosik and his Earthling companions embark on a space tour aboard the Galaxy Train, only to be ambushed and captured by the alien forces of the Mars Kingdom. Hearing the distress signal from the captured Galaxy Train, the Pluto Kingdom and Earth's space bases are put on high alert. Joined by Pippi (who narrowly escapes the capture), the Meteor Prince leads the "Meteor Commando" and utilizes the space peace force to defeat the Queen of Mars, successfully rescuing Dr. Bbosik and his friends."
A star is born!
On this day in 1988 (in South Korea), New Machine: Ulemae 5 (aka New Machine Wuroimae - Part 5) enjoyed its big screen debut. Directed by Myeong-hwa Jo and Cheong-gi Kim from a story by Dong-keun Chae, the animated film featured the voice talents of Hyung-rae Shim, Hye-jin Lee, Am Park, and others. According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:
"The Thunderhawk team is back, this time they must take on evil aliens who try to shoot down and capture the Thunderhawk spaceship."
"The Thunderhawk team is back, this time they must take on evil aliens who try to shoot down and capture the Thunderhawk spaceship."
A star is born!
On this day in 1989 (in the former Soviet Union), audiences in attendance of the Moscow Film Festival were treated to the theatrical premiere of Visitor Of A Museum. Written and directed for the screen by Konstantin Lopushanskiy, the film starred Viktor Mikhaylov, Vera Mayorova, Vadim Lobanov, and others. According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:
"In a post-apocalyptic world, in which a large part of the population consists of demented and deformed mutants being kept in reservations, a man embarks upon visiting the ruins of a museum buried under the sea which can only be accessed during low tide."
For the record:
To the film's credit, Visitor Of A Museum enjoyed a small bit of praise earned from screenings on the film festival circuit.
"In a post-apocalyptic world, in which a large part of the population consists of demented and deformed mutants being kept in reservations, a man embarks upon visiting the ruins of a museum buried under the sea which can only be accessed during low tide."
For the record:
To the film's credit, Visitor Of A Museum enjoyed a small bit of praise earned from screenings on the film festival circuit.
On this day in 1990 (in Norway), Chiller sent a chill through audiences. Directed by Wes Craven from a story by J.D. Feigelson, the Horror/Fantasy starred Michael Beck, Beatrice Straight, Laura Johnson, and others. According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:
"Corporate exec Miles Creighton dies, and is cryogenically frozen in the hopes that he can be revived. 10 years later, the procedure is a success, and Miles returns--without his soul."
"Corporate exec Miles Creighton dies, and is cryogenically frozen in the hopes that he can be revived. 10 years later, the procedure is a success, and Miles returns--without his soul."
On this day in 1993 (in Spain), the big man himself -- RoboCop -- returned to patrol the streets of Old Detroit to serve and protect in RoboCop 3. Directed by Fred Dekker who collaborated with comics giant Frank Miller on the story and screenplay, the feature film starred Robert John Burke, Nancy Allen, Mario Machado, and others. Here's the plot summary as provided by IMDB.com:
"Robocop saves the day once more. This time the half man/half robot takes on ruthless developers who want to evict some people on 'their' land."
For the record:
I wouldn't exactly say that 'the third times a charm' for RoboCop as audiences and critics were largely disappointed with this outing. Not only did we lose the greater Peter Weller in the central role, but the script also kills off Murphy's parter, Anne Lewis (Nancy Allen). Still, the Academy Of Science Fiction, Fantasy, And Horror Films gave it nominations (in 1994) for 'Best Supporting Actress' and 'Best Science Fiction Film.'
"Robocop saves the day once more. This time the half man/half robot takes on ruthless developers who want to evict some people on 'their' land."
For the record:
I wouldn't exactly say that 'the third times a charm' for RoboCop as audiences and critics were largely disappointed with this outing. Not only did we lose the greater Peter Weller in the central role, but the script also kills off Murphy's parter, Anne Lewis (Nancy Allen). Still, the Academy Of Science Fiction, Fantasy, And Horror Films gave it nominations (in 1994) for 'Best Supporting Actress' and 'Best Science Fiction Film.'
On this day in 1996 (in Spain), model-turned-actress Pamela Anderson put her assets on the line in the silver screen debut of Barb Wire. Directed by David Hogan from a story by Chris Warner, Ilene Chaiken, and Chuck Pfarrer, the film starred Pamela Anderson, Jennifer Banko, Xander Berkeley, and others. According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:
"During the Second American Civil War in 2017, Barb Wire owns a nightclub called the Hammerhead. Things become complicated when her ex-lover Axel Hood, who is married to the fugitive Corrina Devonshire, re-enters her life."
For the record:
Woof. Though I suspect Barb Wire is not without its merits, the feature film did manage to draw the attention of the Razzie Awards ... which recognized the effort with an incredible six nominations. Star Pamela Anderson took home top honors in the category of 'Worst New Star,' but the film missed out of statues in the categories of 'Worst Original Song,' 'Worst Screen Couple,' 'Worst Actress,' 'Worst Screenplay,' and 'Worst Picture.'
"During the Second American Civil War in 2017, Barb Wire owns a nightclub called the Hammerhead. Things become complicated when her ex-lover Axel Hood, who is married to the fugitive Corrina Devonshire, re-enters her life."
For the record:
Woof. Though I suspect Barb Wire is not without its merits, the feature film did manage to draw the attention of the Razzie Awards ... which recognized the effort with an incredible six nominations. Star Pamela Anderson took home top honors in the category of 'Worst New Star,' but the film missed out of statues in the categories of 'Worst Original Song,' 'Worst Screen Couple,' 'Worst Actress,' 'Worst Screenplay,' and 'Worst Picture.'
A star is born!
On this day in 1997 (in Canada), audiences were treated to the first theatrical engagement of Les mille merveilles de l'univers (aka Ghost Planet). Written by a small team of screenwriters and directed by Jean-Michel Roux, the SciFi/Drama starred Julie Delpy, Tcheky Karyo, Chick Ortega, and others. According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:
"Humanity lives in fear of an alien invasion: for the first time in history, a coded message from outer space has reached planet Earth. A few months later, the 12,000 residents of Sepulveda vanish. Authorities immediately quarantine the area, a free zone where drug trafficking and illicit sex were the most common businesses. When strange magnetic phenomena are observed, military authorities grudgingly concede the possibility of an alien offensive, and send professor Larsen -a renowned astrophysicist specialized in UFOs- to lead a quick investigation in the ghost town."
"Humanity lives in fear of an alien invasion: for the first time in history, a coded message from outer space has reached planet Earth. A few months later, the 12,000 residents of Sepulveda vanish. Authorities immediately quarantine the area, a free zone where drug trafficking and illicit sex were the most common businesses. When strange magnetic phenomena are observed, military authorities grudgingly concede the possibility of an alien offensive, and send professor Larsen -a renowned astrophysicist specialized in UFOs- to lead a quick investigation in the ghost town."
It's rare that the studio system produces a film so bad that, eventually, the director decides to apologize for making it; but that's the case with 1998's Armageddon. (It was released on this day in Germany back in 1998.) Michael Bay directed it (and apologized for it), and the SciFi/Thriller starred Bruce Willis, Ben Affleck, Billy Bob Thornton, and others. According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:
"After discovering that an asteroid the size of Texas will impact Earth in less than a month, NASA recruits a misfit team of deep-core drillers to save the planet."
For the record:
Wow. What to say about Armageddon? Well, on April 22, 2013, director Michael Bay finally apologized for loosing the cinematic spectacle upon all of mankind. (Isn't it interesting, though, that one of its principle writers -- JJ Abrams -- remains silent, eh?) To be honest, I didn't think the film was bad enough that we deserved an apology for it: sadly, it was your typical summer blockbuster event, which is to say it was big, loud, dumb, and (mostly) fun. It enjoyed a healthy number of award nominations, and it even won 'Best Science Fiction Film' at the 1999 Saturn Awards (an honor shared with mildly confusing Dark City). Plus the film featured one of Aerosmith's biggest ballads in years -- "I Don't Wanna Miss A Thing" -- originally penned by the great Diane Warren. Maybe it's best to think of Armageddon as Hollywood's truest case of buyer beware: you never know what you're going to get.
"After discovering that an asteroid the size of Texas will impact Earth in less than a month, NASA recruits a misfit team of deep-core drillers to save the planet."
For the record:
Wow. What to say about Armageddon? Well, on April 22, 2013, director Michael Bay finally apologized for loosing the cinematic spectacle upon all of mankind. (Isn't it interesting, though, that one of its principle writers -- JJ Abrams -- remains silent, eh?) To be honest, I didn't think the film was bad enough that we deserved an apology for it: sadly, it was your typical summer blockbuster event, which is to say it was big, loud, dumb, and (mostly) fun. It enjoyed a healthy number of award nominations, and it even won 'Best Science Fiction Film' at the 1999 Saturn Awards (an honor shared with mildly confusing Dark City). Plus the film featured one of Aerosmith's biggest ballads in years -- "I Don't Wanna Miss A Thing" -- originally penned by the great Diane Warren. Maybe it's best to think of Armageddon as Hollywood's truest case of buyer beware: you never know what you're going to get.
A star is born!
On this day in 2001 (in the U.S.), Jurassic Park III had dinosaurs roaring once again at the box office. Directed by Joe Johnston from a story by Michael Crichton, Peter Buchman, Alexander Payne, and Jim Taylor, the film starred Sam Neill, William H. Macy, Téa Leoni, and others. According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:
"Dr. Alan Grant is now a happy man with the previous incidents of Jurassic Park now behind him. Grant is that happy that he announce in public, that nothing on Earth can persuade him back onto the islands. Maybe nothing, except Paul Kirby. Kirby and his wife, Amanda want a plane to fly them over Isla Sorna, with Dr. Grant as their guide. But not everything Kirby says is true. When the plane lands, Dr. Grant realizes that there is another reason why they are there, that he doesn't know of. Now, Dr. Grant is stuck on an island he has never been on before, with what was a plane journey now turned into a search party."
For the record:
At the 2002 Saturn Awards, Jurassic Park III received nominations in the categories of 'Best Special Effects' and 'Best Science Fiction Film.'
"Dr. Alan Grant is now a happy man with the previous incidents of Jurassic Park now behind him. Grant is that happy that he announce in public, that nothing on Earth can persuade him back onto the islands. Maybe nothing, except Paul Kirby. Kirby and his wife, Amanda want a plane to fly them over Isla Sorna, with Dr. Grant as their guide. But not everything Kirby says is true. When the plane lands, Dr. Grant realizes that there is another reason why they are there, that he doesn't know of. Now, Dr. Grant is stuck on an island he has never been on before, with what was a plane journey now turned into a search party."
For the record:
At the 2002 Saturn Awards, Jurassic Park III received nominations in the categories of 'Best Special Effects' and 'Best Science Fiction Film.'
A star is born!
On this day in 2009 (in Argentina), wrestling and Science Fiction combined (???) with the theatrical release of 100% Lucha, El Amo De Los Clones. Directed by the team of Pablo Parés and Paulo Soria (who collaborated on the script with others), the film starred Roberto Carnaghi, Daniel Casablanca, Leo Montero, and others. According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:
"The movie of the popular Argentinian wrestling show 100 % Lucha. Damián is the neighbor of Viloni, the most popular wrestler of 100 % Lucha. He has always hated Viloni for his popularity. That's why, taking advantage of his bio-technical knowledge, he creates lots of clones who look exactly like the wrestlers of 100 % Lucha (including Viloni). Viloni will be forced to ally with his enemies on 100 % Lucha to stop the evil doctor."
"The movie of the popular Argentinian wrestling show 100 % Lucha. Damián is the neighbor of Viloni, the most popular wrestler of 100 % Lucha. He has always hated Viloni for his popularity. That's why, taking advantage of his bio-technical knowledge, he creates lots of clones who look exactly like the wrestlers of 100 % Lucha (including Viloni). Viloni will be forced to ally with his enemies on 100 % Lucha to stop the evil doctor."
On this day in 2010 (in far too many countries to mention), Inception delivered a mind-bending trip to interested audiences. Written and directed by Christopher Nolan, the film starred Leonardo DiCaprio, Tom Hardy, Michael Caine, and others. According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:
"A thief who steals corporate secrets through the use of dream-sharing technology is given the inverse task of planting an idea into the mind of a C.E.O., but his tragic past may doom the project and his team to disaster."
For the record:
"A thief who steals corporate secrets through the use of dream-sharing technology is given the inverse task of planting an idea into the mind of a C.E.O., but his tragic past may doom the project and his team to disaster."
For the record:
- At the 2011 Academy Awards, Inception took home four trophies at the end of the ceremonies in the categories of 'Best Achievement In Visual Effects,' 'Best Achievement In Sound Editing,' 'Best Achievement In Sound Mixing,' and 'Best Achievement In Cinematography.'
- At the 2011 Saturn Awards, Inception took home five bigs wins in the categories of ''Best Special Effects,' 'Best Music,' 'Best Writing,' 'Best Director,' and 'Best Science Fiction Film.'
- At the 2011 Hugo Awards, Inception scored the win in the category of 'Best Dramatic Presentation - Long Form.'
Well if that there shot won't keep you from flying, then I can't help you ... On this day in 2010 (in the United Kingdom), Mega Piranha took to the ... erm ... friendly skies? Eric Forsberg and Stuart Gillard shared directing duties (as well as screenwriting along with Jessica Scott), and the SciFi/Horror starred Paul Logan, Tiffany, Barry Williams, and others. According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:
"A mutant strain of giant ferocious piranha escape from the Amazon and eat their way toward Florida."
"A mutant strain of giant ferocious piranha escape from the Amazon and eat their way toward Florida."
On this day in 2010 (in the U.S.), a restored print of Fritz Lang's SciFi masterpiece Metropolis played for audiences in attendance of the San Francisco Silent Film Festival. Written (in part) and directed by Fritz Lang, the SciFi/Drama starred Brigitte Helm, Alfred Abel, Fritz Rasp, and others. Here's the film's plot summary as provided by IMDB.com:
"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.
On this day in 2010 (in Bulgaria, Estonia, and Poland), Predators sunk their otherworldly teeth into the box office. Directed by Nimrod Antal from a story by Alex Litvak, Michael Finch, Jim Thomas, and John Thomas, the film starred Adrien Brody, Laurence Fishburne, Topher Grace, and others. According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:
"When a group of elite warriors find themselves in a jungle they realize that they are on a completely different planet and it's home to a race of extraterrestrial hunters. The group consists of a mercenary known as Royce, an IDF sniper known as Isabelle, a Russian Spetsnaz known as Nikolai, a drug cartel enforcer known as Cuchillo, an RUF officer known as Mombasa, a death row inmate known as Stans, a Yakuza assassin known as Hanzo, and an American doctor known as Edwin. It's up to these 8 individuals to stop their hunters and get off the planet."
"When a group of elite warriors find themselves in a jungle they realize that they are on a completely different planet and it's home to a race of extraterrestrial hunters. The group consists of a mercenary known as Royce, an IDF sniper known as Isabelle, a Russian Spetsnaz known as Nikolai, a drug cartel enforcer known as Cuchillo, an RUF officer known as Mombasa, a death row inmate known as Stans, a Yakuza assassin known as Hanzo, and an American doctor known as Edwin. It's up to these 8 individuals to stop their hunters and get off the planet."
On this day in 2011, the SciFi/Telefilm Super Eruption enjoyed its broadcast on U.S. television. Directed by Matt Codd from a script by Rafael Jordan, the SciFi/Disaster movie starred Richard Burgi, Juliet Aubrey, MyAnna Buring, and others. According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:
"The super volcano under Yellowstone erupts after thousands of years, putting millions at risk, and it's up to Rangers Charlie Young and Kate to save the day."
"The super volcano under Yellowstone erupts after thousands of years, putting millions at risk, and it's up to Rangers Charlie Young and Kate to save the day."
A star is born!
On this day in 2011 (in Canada), audiences in attendance of the Fantasia International Film Festival were treated to the big screen premiere of The Theatre Bizarre. An anthology film written and directed by a veritable team of talent, the feature starred such faces as Udo Kier, Virginia Newcomb, Shane Woodward, and others. According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:
"A modern horror omnibus inspired by the over-the-top shocks of Paris' early 20th century 'Theatre du Grand Guignol'. Enola Penny sneaks into an abandoned theater and witnesses six bizarre tales."
For the record:
To the film's credit, The Theatre Bizarre earned a wee bit of praise from a screening on the film festival circuit.
"A modern horror omnibus inspired by the over-the-top shocks of Paris' early 20th century 'Theatre du Grand Guignol'. Enola Penny sneaks into an abandoned theater and witnesses six bizarre tales."
For the record:
To the film's credit, The Theatre Bizarre earned a wee bit of praise from a screening on the film festival circuit.
On this day in 2011 (in Japan), the city of Osaka hosted the Japanese premiere of Transformers: Dark Of The Moon. Michael Bay directed with a script from Ehren Kruger, and the film starred Shia LaBeouf, Rosie Huntington-Whiteley, Tyrese Gibson, and others. According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:
"The Autobots learn of a Cybertronian spacecraft hidden on the moon, and race against the Decepticons to reach it and to learn its secrets."
For the record:
"The Autobots learn of a Cybertronian spacecraft hidden on the moon, and race against the Decepticons to reach it and to learn its secrets."
For the record:
- At the 2012 Academy Awards, Transformers: Dark Of The Moon received nominations in the categories of 'Best Achievement In Visual Effects,' 'Best Achievement In Sound Editing,' and 'Best Achievement In Sound Mixing.'
- At the 2012 Saturn Awards, the film received a nomination in the category of 'Best Special Effects.'
A star is born!
On this day in 2012 (in the U.S.), Vampire Camp enjoyed a limited theatrical release. Written and directed by Ray Nomoto Robison, the film starred Scott Ford, Cat Gould, Danielle Kelly, and others. According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:
"This feature length comedy won the 'Best Feature' award at the 2013 Vampire Film Festival. Vampire Camp follows vampire hunting expert, Professor Bartholomew Dubbs as he gives a weekend workshop on how to find and kill vampires. Comedy ensues when his assistants discover that half those signed up for the workshop are vampires who intend to kill Dubbs during the red moon. Directed by Ray Nomoto Robison (Sixes and the One Eyed King)."
For the record:
To the film's credit, Vampire Camp earned a bit of praise from screenings held on the film festival circuit.
"This feature length comedy won the 'Best Feature' award at the 2013 Vampire Film Festival. Vampire Camp follows vampire hunting expert, Professor Bartholomew Dubbs as he gives a weekend workshop on how to find and kill vampires. Comedy ensues when his assistants discover that half those signed up for the workshop are vampires who intend to kill Dubbs during the red moon. Directed by Ray Nomoto Robison (Sixes and the One Eyed King)."
For the record:
To the film's credit, Vampire Camp earned a bit of praise from screenings held on the film festival circuit.
A star is born!
Though this was far from Hugh Jackman's first rodeo (in the guise of the Marvel superhero), his character was finally given a cinematic adventure all of his own with the silver screen premiere of The Wolverine held in London on this day in 2013. The Superhero/Fantasy was directed by James Mangold and also brought in stars Will Yun Lee, Tao Okamoto, Hiroyuki Sanada, and others. According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:
"Wolverine comes to Japan to meet an old friend whose life he saved years ago, and gets embroiled in a conspiracy involving yakuza and mutants."
For the record:
At the 2014 Saturn Awards, The Wolverine received a nomination in the category of 'Best Comic-To-Film Motion Picture.'
"Wolverine comes to Japan to meet an old friend whose life he saved years ago, and gets embroiled in a conspiracy involving yakuza and mutants."
For the record:
At the 2014 Saturn Awards, The Wolverine received a nomination in the category of 'Best Comic-To-Film Motion Picture.'
On this day in 2015 (in Germany), Mega Shark Vs. Kolossus took a bite out of its respective market share. Christopher Ray directed with a script from Edward DeRuiter, and the SciFi/Fantasy starred Illeana Douglas, Amy Rider, Brody Hutzler, and others. According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:
"In search of a new energy source, Russia accidentally reawakens the Kolossus - a giant robot doomsday device from the Cold War. At the same time, a new Mega Shark appears, threatening global security."
"In search of a new energy source, Russia accidentally reawakens the Kolossus - a giant robot doomsday device from the Cold War. At the same time, a new Mega Shark appears, threatening global security."
A star is born!
On this day in 2016 (in the U.S.), audiences learned once again that it was no longer safe to go back into the water with the big screen release of Killer Waves! Written (in part) and directed by James Balsamo, the film starred Balsamo alongside Phil Anselmo, Chris Mulkey, Robert Maillet, and others. According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:
"A slasher is killing surfers to make a surfboard out of human flesh."
"A slasher is killing surfers to make a surfboard out of human flesh."
A star is born!
On this day in 2016 (in Japan), Pokémon the Movie: Volcanion and the Mechanical Marvel enjoyed its theatrical debut. Directed by Kunihiko Yuyama from a story by James Carter Cathcart and Atsuhiro Tomioka, the film featured the voice talents of Tyler Bunch, Kiyotaka Furushima, Megumi Hayashibara, and others. According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:
"A mystical Pokémon by the name of Volcanion must accept Ash's help to rescue the Azoth Kingdom."
"A mystical Pokémon by the name of Volcanion must accept Ash's help to rescue the Azoth Kingdom."
A star is born!
On this day in 2021 (in China), water was shed -- in a big way -- with the release of Crazy Tsunami! Directed by Jiuqin Zhou from a story by Pei Liu and Yue Wu, the film starred Fei Rong, Sek-Ming Lau, Daniella Wang, and others. According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:
"A sudden tsunami came as a shock, trapping Jiang Peng and his daughter, Jiang Xiao Hu, in Chinatown of Southeast Asia. The two of them, with other inhabitants, took a brace to fight against the terrible monster that followed. However, after the life-and-death struggle, they found surprisingly a man-made calamity instead of a natural disaster."
"A sudden tsunami came as a shock, trapping Jiang Peng and his daughter, Jiang Xiao Hu, in Chinatown of Southeast Asia. The two of them, with other inhabitants, took a brace to fight against the terrible monster that followed. However, after the life-and-death struggle, they found surprisingly a man-made calamity instead of a natural disaster."
A star is born!
On this day in 2025 (in Canada), audiences in attendance of the Fantasia International Film Festival were treated to the theatrical premiere of Hold The Fort. Written (in part) and directed by William Bagley, the film starred Chris Mayers, Levi Burdick, Julian Smith, and others. According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:
"After moving to the suburbs, a young couple finds themselves trapped in an epic battle between their new HOA and an onslaught of monsters from hell."
ExtraExtra Alert:
In 2026, I received complimentary streaming access to Hold The Fort (2025) from a distributor in exchange for review coverage on SciFiHistory.Net. Interested readers can find my review right here.
"After moving to the suburbs, a young couple finds themselves trapped in an epic battle between their new HOA and an onslaught of monsters from hell."
ExtraExtra Alert:
In 2026, I received complimentary streaming access to Hold The Fort (2025) from a distributor in exchange for review coverage on SciFiHistory.Net. Interested readers can find my review right here.
It all began right here ...
On this day in 1955, the television SciFi/Action serial -- Commando Cody: Sky Marshal Of The Universe -- blasted into the stratosphere with its premiere episode, "Enemies Of The Universe." Here's the plot summary from IMDB.com:
"Commando Cody is introduced to his two new assistants, Joan and Ted. He briefs them on continued missile attacks on Earth and the steps being taken to stop them and track down the source of the attacks. Agents working for an unknown enemy are ordered to sabotage Cody's latest project. Commander Cody not only has to stop the sabotage but root out and expose the gang while ensuring the safety of his own team."
On this day in 1955, the television SciFi/Action serial -- Commando Cody: Sky Marshal Of The Universe -- blasted into the stratosphere with its premiere episode, "Enemies Of The Universe." Here's the plot summary from IMDB.com:
"Commando Cody is introduced to his two new assistants, Joan and Ted. He briefs them on continued missile attacks on Earth and the steps being taken to stop them and track down the source of the attacks. Agents working for an unknown enemy are ordered to sabotage Cody's latest project. Commander Cody not only has to stop the sabotage but root out and expose the gang while ensuring the safety of his own team."
Who doesn't want to celebrate a little vintage Who? On this day in 1966 (in the United Kingdom), Doctor Who's third season came to its finish with an episode titled "The War Machines: Part 4." Here's the plot summary as provided by IMDB.com:
"The first War Machine is defeated but the Doctor only has a matter of hours to destroy WOTAN before the rest of its army is activated."
"The first War Machine is defeated but the Doctor only has a matter of hours to destroy WOTAN before the rest of its army is activated."
On this day in 1979 (in the U.S.), Battle Of The Planets aired "Keyop Does It All." Officially, this served as the forty-second episode of the program's first season. According to our friends at TV.com, here's the plot summary:
"While G-Force is working as the special guard at the building where the Intergalactic Federation is meeting, Keyop discovers a car with a Spectra insignia and stows away in its trunk."
"While G-Force is working as the special guard at the building where the Intergalactic Federation is meeting, Keyop discovers a car with a Spectra insignia and stows away in its trunk."
On this day in 1995 (in the U.S.), The Outer Limits aired "The Message." Officially, this served as the seventeenth episode of the program's first season. According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:
"Implants that should've allowed deaf Jennifer Winter to finally hear cause her to receive a binary message no one else can hear. Her husband thinks she's insane. Her friend on meds, Robert, thinks it's an alien distress signal."
"Implants that should've allowed deaf Jennifer Winter to finally hear cause her to receive a binary message no one else can hear. Her husband thinks she's insane. Her friend on meds, Robert, thinks it's an alien distress signal."
On this day in 1999 (in Australia), Syfy's Farscape aired "The Flax." Officially, this served as the twelfth episode of the program's first season. According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:
"Aeryn takes Crichton out in a transport pod for flying lessons, they get stuck in the Flax, a space trap. To make some critical repairs, they must depressurize the pod, but there is only one functional space suit. D'Argo gets a lead on some star maps to get home. He will have to choose between retrieving the maps, or saving his comrades."
"Aeryn takes Crichton out in a transport pod for flying lessons, they get stuck in the Flax, a space trap. To make some critical repairs, they must depressurize the pod, but there is only one functional space suit. D'Argo gets a lead on some star maps to get home. He will have to choose between retrieving the maps, or saving his comrades."
On this day in 1999 (in the U.S.), Stargate: SG-1 aired "Legacy." Officially, this served as the fourth episode of the long-running program's third season. According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:
"When the SG-1 team discover a sealed chamber of dead Goa'ulds, Daniel Jackson is exposed to the parasites that killed them and threaten to drive him insane."
"When the SG-1 team discover a sealed chamber of dead Goa'ulds, Daniel Jackson is exposed to the parasites that killed them and threaten to drive him insane."
On this day in 1999 (in the U.S.), The Outer Limits aired "The Inheritors." Officially, this served as the seventeenth episode of the program's fifth season. According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:
"A man is killed when a meteor strikes him in the head. When the coroner examines him, tentacles exit the hole in his head and then the corpse gets up and walks off."
"A man is killed when a meteor strikes him in the head. When the coroner examines him, tentacles exit the hole in his head and then the corpse gets up and walks off."
On this day in 2000, Code Name: Eternity aired "Bounty Hunter." This served as the tenth episode of the program's first (and only) season, and here's the plot summary as provided by TV.com:
"Byder discovers the location of Ethaniels brother, Thorber, and Ethaniel goes to the airport to meet up with him. He arrives at the same time as Myroc, a bounty hunter hired by Banning to find Isaac Lobel. Isaac has a computer disc full of information about Banning's contacts and is going to sell it to Thorber. Myroc manages to capture Ethaniel and tells Thorber he will trade his brother for the disc. Laura, Thorber and Isaac join together to try and find Ethaniel and Myroc while Byder gets left with the job of looking after Emil, Isaac's brat of a son."
"Byder discovers the location of Ethaniels brother, Thorber, and Ethaniel goes to the airport to meet up with him. He arrives at the same time as Myroc, a bounty hunter hired by Banning to find Isaac Lobel. Isaac has a computer disc full of information about Banning's contacts and is going to sell it to Thorber. Myroc manages to capture Ethaniel and tells Thorber he will trade his brother for the disc. Laura, Thorber and Isaac join together to try and find Ethaniel and Myroc while Byder gets left with the job of looking after Emil, Isaac's brat of a son."
It all began right here ...
On this day in 2004 (in the U.S.), Stargate: Atlantis aired "Rising." Officially, this served as the first episode in the program's first season. According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:
"A team of scientists think they have found the location of the long lost city of Atlantis. It can be reached by a Stargate address that leads to the Pegasus galaxy."
On this day in 2004 (in the U.S.), Stargate: Atlantis aired "Rising." Officially, this served as the first episode in the program's first season. According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:
"A team of scientists think they have found the location of the long lost city of Atlantis. It can be reached by a Stargate address that leads to the Pegasus galaxy."
On this day in 2005 (in Australia), Doctor Who aired "The Empty Child." Officially, this served as the ninth episode in the modern era of Doctor Who's first season; and here's the plot summary as provided by IMDB.com:
"When a spaceship crashes in the middle of the London Blitz the Doctor, Rose and the enigmatic Captain Jack Harkness find themselves investigating a plague of physical injuries and a little boy in a gas mask."
"When a spaceship crashes in the middle of the London Blitz the Doctor, Rose and the enigmatic Captain Jack Harkness find themselves investigating a plague of physical injuries and a little boy in a gas mask."
USA Network's The 4400 always made for some quality SciFi-Lite entertainment. Its cast was a bit too pretty for my tastes, though they were definitely talented, and the overall storyline of alien abductees returning to Earth with newfound powers and abilities gave the showrunners the flexibility they needed to explore different avenues. On this day in 2006, "The Home Front" aired as the sixth episode in the third season, and here's the summary from IMDB.com:
"Tom and Diana pursue the last member of the Nova Group, Gary Navarro but are foiled when he receives a tip off to escape capture. Alana is detained to explore suspected links to Nova Group."
"Tom and Diana pursue the last member of the Nova Group, Gary Navarro but are foiled when he receives a tip off to escape capture. Alana is detained to explore suspected links to Nova Group."
On this day in 2009 (in Hungary), The Outer Limits aired "Deja Vu." Officially, this served as the sixteenth episode in the program's fifth season. According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:
"With the funding of the military, Dr. Crest is trying to create the ability to teleport objects. Someone has sabotaged the project causing him to relive the several hours before the final countdown over and over again."
"With the funding of the military, Dr. Crest is trying to create the ability to teleport objects. Someone has sabotaged the project causing him to relive the several hours before the final countdown over and over again."
On this day in 2010 (in the U.S.), A Good Knight's Quest aired the twenty-first episode of its only season. According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:
"Dorian tries to prevent a terrible evil from destroying the Earf."
"Dorian tries to prevent a terrible evil from destroying the Earf."
On this day in 2010 (in the U.S.), Haven aired "Butterfly." Officially, this served as the second episode in the program's first season. According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:
"While Audrey tries to settle in as a Haven local, she and Nathan investigate the seemingly random destruction of a local bar. When other strange events begin to occur - even targeting Audrey herself - they must race to figure what the connection could be, and what or who might be making them happen."
"While Audrey tries to settle in as a Haven local, she and Nathan investigate the seemingly random destruction of a local bar. When other strange events begin to occur - even targeting Audrey herself - they must race to figure what the connection could be, and what or who might be making them happen."
On this day in 2017 (in the U.S.), Game Of Thrones aired "Dragonstone." Officially, this served as the first episode in the program's seventh season. According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:
"Jon organizes the North's defenses. Cersei tries to even the odds. Daenerys comes home. Arya reminds the Freys "the North remembers." Sam adapts to life in Oldtown. The Night King makes his way south."
"Jon organizes the North's defenses. Cersei tries to even the odds. Daenerys comes home. Arya reminds the Freys "the North remembers." Sam adapts to life in Oldtown. The Night King makes his way south."
It all began right here ...
On this day in 2019 (in the U.S. and several other countries abroad), Pandora aired "Shelter From The Storm." Officially, this served as the first episode in the program's only season in original broadcast existence. According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:
"After the death of her parents, Jax matriculates at the Fleet Training Academy on Earth where she learns to defend the Galaxy from intergalactic threats, and makes a shocking discovery about her own identity."
On this day in 2019 (in the U.S. and several other countries abroad), Pandora aired "Shelter From The Storm." Officially, this served as the first episode in the program's only season in original broadcast existence. According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:
"After the death of her parents, Jax matriculates at the Fleet Training Academy on Earth where she learns to defend the Galaxy from intergalactic threats, and makes a shocking discovery about her own identity."
On this day in 2019 (in the U.S.), The 100 aired "Matryoshka." Officially, this served as the tenth episode in the program's sixth season. According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:
"Russell seeks justice. Meanwhile, Gabriel must make a difficult choice. Lastly, the Blake siblings reunite."
"Russell seeks justice. Meanwhile, Gabriel must make a difficult choice. Lastly, the Blake siblings reunite."
On this day in 2021 (in the U.S.), Charmed aired "The Storm Before The Calm." Officially, this served as the seventeenth episode in the program's third season. According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:
"The sisters confront the Whispering Evil, even though their collective powers may not be strong enough to defeat it; Macy must face down Abby's mother in order to acquire a secret weapon."
"The sisters confront the Whispering Evil, even though their collective powers may not be strong enough to defeat it; Macy must face down Abby's mother in order to acquire a secret weapon."
It all began right here ...
On this day in 2021 (in the U.S.), SurrealEstate aired its pilot episode. According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:
"Real-estate agent Nick Roman takes on the sale of haunted houses that no other real estate agents will touch."
On this day in 2021 (in the U.S.), SurrealEstate aired its pilot episode. According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:
"Real-estate agent Nick Roman takes on the sale of haunted houses that no other real estate agents will touch."
On this day in 2023 (in the U.S.), The Walking Dead: Dead City aired "Stories We Tell Ourselves." Officially, this served as the fifth episode in the program's first season. According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:
"Truths are unearthed and motives are revealed as Maggie, Negan and the others travel further into the city's depths."
"Truths are unearthed and motives are revealed as Maggie, Negan and the others travel further into the city's depths."
It all came down to this ...
On this day in 2024 (in the U.S.), Star Wars: The Acolyte bowed out of its single season broadcast existence with the airing of "The Acolyte." Officially, this served as the eighth episode in the program's only season. According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:
"Past tragedies are revisited in the light of new truth, and a surprise choice leads the way to an uncertain future."
On this day in 2024 (in the U.S.), Star Wars: The Acolyte bowed out of its single season broadcast existence with the airing of "The Acolyte." Officially, this served as the eighth episode in the program's only season. According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:
"Past tragedies are revisited in the light of new truth, and a surprise choice leads the way to an uncertain future."
