Outside of having a memorable turn as a brief replacement captain of the Starship Enterprise-D on Star Trek: The Next Generation (OMG but Will Riker sure hated that guy!), actor Ronny Cox is known for his star turn fighting crime corporate-style in 1987's epic Sci-Fi actioner, RoboCop. As the ruthless CEO for OCP, he oversaw the entirety of the program that developed the ultimate crime-fighting machine and even its next incarnation. Cox was born on this day in 1938. [Source: IMDB.com]
Oh, if only every actor were required to play a Klingon at some point in his professional life, wouldn't the world be a better place? Well, I know my job would be a lot easier! In the very least, the late Ben Slack suited up as a Klingon warriorfor a pair of appearances to TV's Star Trek: The Next Generation. He also made visits to such projects as She-Wolf Of London, Piranha (1995), Lois & Clark: The New Adventures Of Superman, and Beyond Belief: Fact Or Fiction during his career. Though he's no longer with us, Slack was born on this day in 1938. [Source: IMDB.com]
Katharyn Powers is one of those talented screenwriters who's toiled behind-the-scenes to bring us some great hours of our favorite genre shows. Fans are encouraged to check out her contributions to such programs as The Fantastic Journey, Logan's Run, Wonder Woman, Airwolf, Star Trek: The Next Generation, Star Trek: Deep Space Nine, Swamp Thing, and Stargate SG-1. Powers was born on this day in 1943. [Source: IMDB.com]
Larry Manetti turned up in a guest spot aboard the late 1970's incarnation of Battlestar Galactica (ABC) before joining the cast of CBS's Magnum, P.I. Manetti was born on this day in 1947. [Source: IMDB.com]
The beautiful Lenore Kasdorf did a fantastic job turning up as 'Mama Rico' aboard Paul Verhoeven's controversial adaptation of the Robert Heinlein SciFi/Classic Starship Troopers (1997). Personally, I loved the film's tone, and I don't understand all of the hate it's endured over the years. This talented across has also left her mark on Night Gallery, Kolchak: The Night Stalker, The Six Million Dollar Man, Airwolf, Knight Rider, The Flash, Star Trek: The Next Generation, and Babylon 5. Kasdorf was born on this day in 1948. [Source: IMDB.com]
The lovely Belinda Montgomery joined Patrick Duffy in bringing Man From Atlantis swimmingly to life on the small screen. As far as Science Fiction goes, she also enjoyed a small role as 'Grandma Flynn' aboard the underrated TRON: Legacy (2010). Montgomery was born on this day in 1950. [Source: IMDB.com]
Poor, poor, poor Woody Harrelson. It looks like doom follows the poor fellow around on his heels. First, he has to survive an Apocalypse of the undead in Zombieland (2009). And then he plays a conspiracy theorist who sees the end of mankind fastly approaching in Roland Emmerich's 2012 (also in 2009). Then, he's also had a terrific starring turn in the Apocalypse-themed The Hunger Games. Harrelson was born on this day in 1961. [Source: IMDB.com]
Rob Stewart plays the formidable 'Khylen' aboard Syfy's signature series Killjoys. He's also made appearances in Highlander, Jake 2.0, Painkiller Jane, Lost Girl, Beauty and the Beast, Dark Matter, and Incorporated. Stewart was born on this day in 1961. [Source: IMDB.com]
Aboard 2017's popular Logan, the talented Eriq La Salle (above left) turned in a great supporting performance as a farmer just trying to stay one step ahead of a conglomerate bent on seizing his land. La Salle was born on this day in 1962. [Source: IMDB.com]
And speaking about The Hunger Games ...When the word of Philip Seymour Hoffman's death took Hollywood by storm, fans of The Hunger Games were understandably saddened by his passing as well as what it might mean for their beloved franchise. Thankfully, the actor had completed much of his photography already so the production remained untouched. Though he's no longer with us, Hoffman was born on this day in 1967.
Aside from the film's obvious globalist political posturing, Arrival (2016) was pretty much about as interesting a Science Fiction flick as any other, though producer Shawn Levy buoyed the project up even further with a solid, A-list cast. He's also helped bring such properties to life as Real Steel (2011) and Netflix's uber-popular Stranger Things. Levy was born on this day in 1968. [Source: IMDB.com]
After getting a humble start as part of the Josh Kirby: Time Warrior franchise, the lovely Charisma Carpenter has branched out on her own quite nicely. She certainly proved as part of the Angel ensemble that her small screen success was no fluke. Carpenter was born on this day in 1970.
The lovely Rya Kihlstedt has an exceptional foothold in the realm of genre entertainment. Fans recognize her from work aboard SeaQuest 2032, Brave New World (1998), Deep Impact (1998), Heroes Reborn, Once Upon A Time, Agents Of S.H.I.E.L.D., and Charmed. Kihlstedt was born on this day in 1970. [Source: IMDB.com]
The lovely Stacie Mistysyn is far more well known for her work in a certain tween-set drama, but early in her career she did dabble in Science Fiction and Fantasy with appearances aboard Weird Science and Seven Days. Mistysyn was born on this day in 1971. [Source: IMDB.com]
Yeah, I'm well aware that the critics largely trashed G.I. Joe: The Rise Of Cobra (2009), but I totally had fun with it. And kudos to Marlon Wayans for taking a swing at the character of 'Ripcord,' as I thought he did a respectable job. Wayans was born on this day in 1972. [Source: IMDB.com]
Funny lady Kathryn Hahn turned in a quirky supporting performance in Tomorrowland (2015), the Fantasy-themed flick from Walt Disney. Hahn was born on this day in 1973. [Source: IMDB.com]
Ah, God bless the brainy blondes! And is there any brainier than Stephanie March? Alas, she hasn't done much in the way of genre projects, but early in her career she made an appearance to TV's Early Edition. As of late, she enjoyed a recurring role aboard the Fantasy/Comedy Neon Joe, Werewolf Hunter ... something for which we can all be thankful. March was born on this day in 1974. [Source: IMDB.com]
Meh. Call me old-fashioned, but I think getting turned to the Dark Side of Fantasy might not be all that bad if the vampiress looks anything like Silvia Colloca did in Van Helsing (2004). Colloca was born on this day in 1977. [Source: IMDB.com]
As 'Ichabod Crane,' Tom Mison played the heart, soul, and narrative inspiration behind so much of Fox TV's Fantasy yarn Sleepy Hollow. Mison was born on this day in 1982. [Source: IMDB.com]
The Vampire Diaries may have ended, but Paul Wesley's work in the Fantasy-themed bloodsucking drama will live on via home video perhaps forever. Wesley was born on this day in 1982. [Source: IMDB.com]
In this guise of Harry Potter, young Daniel Radcliffe helped bring the saga of a young wizard to life for a generation of moviegoers. Radcliffe was born on this day in 1989. [Source: IMDB.com]
Hunters was one of those single-season programs that really deserved a second, mostly because much of its mythology was just starting to make sense when Syfy up and cancelled it. Britne Oldford was one of the regulars, a character who may've had a closer association with alien DNA than the rest of us. Oldford was born on this day in 1992. [Source: IMDB.com]
Sexy, young Lili Simmons will always be 'Rebecca Bowman' aboard Cinemax's epic Banshee crime drama, but thankfully she had a small role in HBO's Westworld adaptation so that I can mention her work here. Simmons was born on this day in 1993. [Source: IMDB.com]
Newcomer Masam Holden did his part to patrol the Final Frontier with work aboard Halo 4: Forward Unto Dawn (2012). Holden was born on this day in 1993. [Source: IMDB.com]
A star is born! On this day in 1987 (in the United Kingdom), Superman IV: The Quest For Peace soared into London for its UK premiere. With a story by leading man Christopher Reeve himself (though I believe that point has been litigated), the Superhero film also brought back Margot Kidder and Gene Hackman in their roles; and here's the plot summary as provided by IMDB.com:
"The Man of Steel crusades for nuclear disarmament and meets Lex Luthor's latest creation, Nuclear Man."
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Ouch. History is unkind to Superman IV, and that includes even its star Christopher Reeve who was once remarked to have said it's best to say as few words about the film as possible. On the plus side (ahem), the film did score two 1988 Razzie Awards, one for actress Mariel Hemingway ('Worst Actress') and 'Worst Visual Effects.' Double ouch. Essentially, the poor box office and critical drubbing the film took stalled the entire Superman franchise for years. Triple ouch.
"The Man of Steel crusades for nuclear disarmament and meets Lex Luthor's latest creation, Nuclear Man."
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Ouch. History is unkind to Superman IV, and that includes even its star Christopher Reeve who was once remarked to have said it's best to say as few words about the film as possible. On the plus side (ahem), the film did score two 1988 Razzie Awards, one for actress Mariel Hemingway ('Worst Actress') and 'Worst Visual Effects.' Double ouch. Essentially, the poor box office and critical drubbing the film took stalled the entire Superman franchise for years. Triple ouch.
A star is born! On this day in 1988 (in Japan), the SciFi flick Mutant War premiered on the silver screen. The feature starred Cameron Mitchell and Matt Mitler, and here's the plot summary as provided by IMDB.com:
"The sequel to 'Galaxy Destroyer' which finds our hero Harry Trent wandering Earth's post-apocalyptic landscape full of mutants, monsters, and fragmented human tribes. Harry's attempt to help a young girl rescue her sisters, leads him to a group of armed mutants led by a human madman attempting to breed them and take over the world."
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As mentioned above, Mutant War is a sequel to a little something something called Galaxy Destroyer (aka Battle For The Lost Planet), bringing back the character 'Harry Trent' to explore some further adventures on a destroyed Earth. And just what was the setting for this blighted future? Well, it was shot in New Hampshire.
"The sequel to 'Galaxy Destroyer' which finds our hero Harry Trent wandering Earth's post-apocalyptic landscape full of mutants, monsters, and fragmented human tribes. Harry's attempt to help a young girl rescue her sisters, leads him to a group of armed mutants led by a human madman attempting to breed them and take over the world."
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As mentioned above, Mutant War is a sequel to a little something something called Galaxy Destroyer (aka Battle For The Lost Planet), bringing back the character 'Harry Trent' to explore some further adventures on a destroyed Earth. And just what was the setting for this blighted future? Well, it was shot in New Hampshire.
On this day in 1988 (in Japan), Willow enjoyed its magical and mythical theatrical run. Directed by Ron Howard from a story (in part) from George Lucas, the Fantasy feature starred Val Kilmer, Warwick Davis, and Joanne Whalley; and here's the plot summary that's posted to IMDB.com:
"A reluctant dwarf must play a critical role in protecting a special baby from an evil queen."
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I have a vague recollection of dubbing this thing as 'Wallow' with a few of my friends, as we were less than amazed with the effort. Still, Willow has its fans. At the 1989 Academy Awards, the film enjoyed two nominations in technical categories yet failed to take home any trophies. At the 1990 Saturn Awards, the crew did take home top honors in the category of 'Best Costumes' but missed out for 'Best Special Effects,' 'Best Performance By A Younger Actor,' 'Best Supporting Actress,' and 'Best Fantasy Film.' Also, Willow enjoyed a nomination from the Hugo Awards for 'Best Dramatic Presentation.'
"A reluctant dwarf must play a critical role in protecting a special baby from an evil queen."
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I have a vague recollection of dubbing this thing as 'Wallow' with a few of my friends, as we were less than amazed with the effort. Still, Willow has its fans. At the 1989 Academy Awards, the film enjoyed two nominations in technical categories yet failed to take home any trophies. At the 1990 Saturn Awards, the crew did take home top honors in the category of 'Best Costumes' but missed out for 'Best Special Effects,' 'Best Performance By A Younger Actor,' 'Best Supporting Actress,' and 'Best Fantasy Film.' Also, Willow enjoyed a nomination from the Hugo Awards for 'Best Dramatic Presentation.'
A star is born! On this day in 1993 (in Canada and the U.S.), insanity prevailed as the silver screen was decimated with the release of Coneheads! Directed by Steve Barron with a script from the writing team of Tom Davis, Dan Aykroyd, and Bonnie Turner, the SciFi/Comedy starred Aykroyd himself along with Jane Curtain and Robert Knott. According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:
"Aliens with conical crania crash-land on Earth."
"Aliens with conical crania crash-land on Earth."
On this day in 1996, the SciFi/Telefilm Inhumanoid sprang to life. The feature starred Richard Grieco and Lana Harris, and here's the plot summary as provided by IMDB.com:
"A family of three is travelling in space, when they encounter a stranded spaceship. They manage to pull out one survivor (Grieco) who's in shock. However, when the father goes on to investigate the ship, he finds that everyone was murdered. Suddenly, the stranger leaves him on the damaged spaceship and starts to terrorize his wife and daughter, for it turns out that the stranger is really an emotionally unstable android programmed without morals, making him go on a killer rampage. Who will survive?"
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Writer/director Victoria Muspratt has only a handful of films to her resume, and only two of them are genre entries: this one and 1999's Fantasy/Comedy Teen Sorcery.
"A family of three is travelling in space, when they encounter a stranded spaceship. They manage to pull out one survivor (Grieco) who's in shock. However, when the father goes on to investigate the ship, he finds that everyone was murdered. Suddenly, the stranger leaves him on the damaged spaceship and starts to terrorize his wife and daughter, for it turns out that the stranger is really an emotionally unstable android programmed without morals, making him go on a killer rampage. Who will survive?"
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Writer/director Victoria Muspratt has only a handful of films to her resume, and only two of them are genre entries: this one and 1999's Fantasy/Comedy Teen Sorcery.
On this day in 1996 (in the U.S.), Proteus enjoyed its brief life with a release on home video. Based on the novel ("Slimer") from John Brosnan, the film was directed by Bob Keen and starred Craig Fairbrass, William Marsh, and Toni Barry. Here's the premise as provided by the folks at IMDB.com:
"Group of heroin smugglers finds shelter on abandoned oil rig after their ship had exploded. Soon they find that the oil rig was just cover for biological experiment. One of the results is Charlie - shape-shifting monster with ability to absorb the memory of its victims. However, even such creatures have their own bad habits."
"Group of heroin smugglers finds shelter on abandoned oil rig after their ship had exploded. Soon they find that the oil rig was just cover for biological experiment. One of the results is Charlie - shape-shifting monster with ability to absorb the memory of its victims. However, even such creatures have their own bad habits."
On this day in 1999 (in Iceland), Cube presented a mystery in the shape of a cube itself for audiences to solve. Written (in part) and directed by Vincenzo Natali, the film starred Nicole de Boer, Maurice Dean Wint, and David Hewlett. According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:
"Six different people, each from a very different walk of life, awaken to find themselves inside a giant cube with thousands of possible rooms. Each has a skill that becomes clear when they must band together to get out: a cop, a math whiz, a building designer, a doctor, an escape master, and a disabled man. Each plays a part in their thrilling quest to find answers as to why they've been imprisoned."
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Cube was a bit of a sensation both on the film festival circuit as well as within the general awards arena. In 1999, it enjoyed a nomination from the Saturn Awards in the category of 'Best Home Video Release.' At the 1999 Fantasporto Film Festival, the film was awarded the Jury Prize as well as top honors in the categories of 'Best Special Effects' and 'Best Film.' Lastly, the Genie Awards -- which recognizes excellence in Canadian film and TV production -- blessed the flick with an incredible five nominations (but no wins) largely in technical categories.
"Six different people, each from a very different walk of life, awaken to find themselves inside a giant cube with thousands of possible rooms. Each has a skill that becomes clear when they must band together to get out: a cop, a math whiz, a building designer, a doctor, an escape master, and a disabled man. Each plays a part in their thrilling quest to find answers as to why they've been imprisoned."
For the record:
Cube was a bit of a sensation both on the film festival circuit as well as within the general awards arena. In 1999, it enjoyed a nomination from the Saturn Awards in the category of 'Best Home Video Release.' At the 1999 Fantasporto Film Festival, the film was awarded the Jury Prize as well as top honors in the categories of 'Best Special Effects' and 'Best Film.' Lastly, the Genie Awards -- which recognizes excellence in Canadian film and TV production -- blessed the flick with an incredible five nominations (but no wins) largely in technical categories.
A star is born ... and the Trancers franchise grew by another one with the home video launch of Trancers 6. Directed by Jay Woelfel, the SciFi/Thriller starred Zette Sullivan, Jennifer Capo, and Robert Donavan; and here's the plot summary as provided by IMDB.com:
"Trancer hunter Jack Deth travels through time and awakens in the body of his daughter. And now he must save himself (her body) and the world from a new a deadly breed of Trancers."
"Trancer hunter Jack Deth travels through time and awakens in the body of his daughter. And now he must save himself (her body) and the world from a new a deadly breed of Trancers."
On this day in 2010 (in Australia), Lost City Raiders brought magic and mystery to the ocean depths by way of its Global Warming storyline. Written (in part) and directed by Jean de Segonzac, the SciFi/Fantasy starred James Brolin, Ian Somerhalder, and Bettina Zimmermann; and here's the plot summary as provided by IMDB.com:
"The year is 2048, and global warming has flooded much of Earth's land areas. A father and his two sons try to salvage treasures from sunken buildings when they are given an important assignment by the New Vatican."
"The year is 2048, and global warming has flooded much of Earth's land areas. A father and his two sons try to salvage treasures from sunken buildings when they are given an important assignment by the New Vatican."
On this day in 2011 (in Japan), Yakuza Weapon began firing away ... cinematically, that is. Adapted from the manga for the screen and directed by the team of Tak Sakaguchi and Yudai Yamaguchi, the film starred Sakaguchi along with Akaji Maro and Shingo Tsurumi. According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:
"After his father is killed, a young yakuza comes back to Japan for revenge - and a machine gun for an arm."
"After his father is killed, a young yakuza comes back to Japan for revenge - and a machine gun for an arm."
On this day in 2014 (in the Philippines), Survivor survived its run in theaters. Written and directed by John Lyde, the SciFi/Fantasy starred Danielle C. Ryan, Kevin Sorbo, and Rocky Myers. According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary for Fantasy feature:
"During their search for a habitable planet the last living humans crash-land on a barren world, inhabited by bloodthirsty aliens and mysterious post-apocalyptic warriors."
"During their search for a habitable planet the last living humans crash-land on a barren world, inhabited by bloodthirsty aliens and mysterious post-apocalyptic warriors."
On this day in 2015, the SciFi/Telefilm Roboshark swam its way into the hearts and minds of viewers everywhere. Written (in part) and directed by Jeffery Scott Lando, the SciFi/Thriller starred Alexis Peterman, Matt Rippy, and Nigel Barber; and here's the plot summary as provided by IMDB.com:
"A great white bites a UFO aircraft in the Pacific and turns into a robo/shark hybrid."
"A great white bites a UFO aircraft in the Pacific and turns into a robo/shark hybrid."
A star is born! On this day in 2016, the SciFi/Drama Realive opened for audiences of the Fantasia International Film Festival in Canada. The film starred Tom Hughes and Charlotte Le Bon, and here's the premise as listed on IMDB.com:
"Marc (Tom Hughes) is diagnosed with a disease and is given one year left to live. Unable to accept his own end, he decides to freeze his body. Sixty years later, in the year 2084, he becomes the first man to be revived in history. It is then he discovers that the love of his life, Naomi (Oona Chaplin), has accompanied him this entire time in a way that he'd never expected."
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To its credit, Realive has a handful of trophies attesting to its merit. In 2017, the film captured the 'Best Film' and 'Best Screenplay' awards from the Fantasporto International Fantasy Film Festival. In 2018, it was nominated as 'Best Spanish Film' for the Dias de Cinema Awards. Additionally, it was nominated for 'Best Visual Effects' for the 2018 Gaudi Awards.
"Marc (Tom Hughes) is diagnosed with a disease and is given one year left to live. Unable to accept his own end, he decides to freeze his body. Sixty years later, in the year 2084, he becomes the first man to be revived in history. It is then he discovers that the love of his life, Naomi (Oona Chaplin), has accompanied him this entire time in a way that he'd never expected."
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To its credit, Realive has a handful of trophies attesting to its merit. In 2017, the film captured the 'Best Film' and 'Best Screenplay' awards from the Fantasporto International Fantasy Film Festival. In 2018, it was nominated as 'Best Spanish Film' for the Dias de Cinema Awards. Additionally, it was nominated for 'Best Visual Effects' for the 2018 Gaudi Awards.
On this day in 2021 (in the US and the United Kingdom), Settlers enjoyed its debut on the silver screen. Written and directed by Wyatt Rockefeller, the SciFi/Drama starred Sofia Boutella, Ismael Cruz Cordova, and Brooklyn Prince. According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:
"Mankind's earliest settlers on the Martian frontier do what they must to survive the cosmic elements and each other."
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To the film's credit, Settlers enjoyed a bit of praise on the film festival circuit.
"Mankind's earliest settlers on the Martian frontier do what they must to survive the cosmic elements and each other."
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To the film's credit, Settlers enjoyed a bit of praise on the film festival circuit.
On this day in 1973 (in the United Kingdom), The Tomorrow People aired "The Vanishing Earth: Part 3." Officially, this served as the twelfth episode in the program's first season, and here's the plot summary as provided by IMDB.com:
"John and Carol return to the lab where they find Stephen has been returned safely but no-one has any memory of what has happened. Meanwhile, Steen returns to the pier to continue his investigation into Spidron."
"John and Carol return to the lab where they find Stephen has been returned safely but no-one has any memory of what has happened. Meanwhile, Steen returns to the pier to continue his investigation into Spidron."
On this day in 1979, Battle Of The Planets aired "Peaks Of Planet Odin." This served as the forty-third episode of the program's first season, and here's the plot summary as provided by TV.com:
"7-Zark-7 has a hunch that Spectra is about to unleash a scheme on Planet Odin and sends G-Force there. The chief of that planet turns out to be intent on capturing Colonel Chronos and working with Zoltar who will give him a great new weapon."
"7-Zark-7 has a hunch that Spectra is about to unleash a scheme on Planet Odin and sends G-Force there. The chief of that planet turns out to be intent on capturing Colonel Chronos and working with Zoltar who will give him a great new weapon."
On this day in 1995, The Outer Limits aired "I, Robot." This served as the eighteenth episode of the program's first season, and here's the plot summary as detailed by IMDB.com:
"Legendary lawyer Thurman Cutler is hired to defend Adam, a humanoid robot with many human qualities including speech, rational mind and empathy, who's been accused of murdering his creator. Cutler suspects there's more to the story."
"Legendary lawyer Thurman Cutler is hired to defend Adam, a humanoid robot with many human qualities including speech, rational mind and empathy, who's been accused of murdering his creator. Cutler suspects there's more to the story."
On this day in 1999, Syfy's incomparable Sci-Fi classic, Farscape, aired an hour titled "Rhapsody in Blue," the thirteenth episode in its inaugural season. According to IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:
"The crew finds a colony of Delvians. Z'han goes down to be with her own people for a while, but one of them wants something from Z'han and will do almost anything to take it from her."
"The crew finds a colony of Delvians. Z'han goes down to be with her own people for a while, but one of them wants something from Z'han and will do almost anything to take it from her."
On this day in 1999, The Outer Limits aired "Essence of Life." This served as the eighteenth episode of the program's fifth season, and here's the plot summary as detailed on IMDB.com:
"A new designer drug called S is available to those wanting to "reunite" with a deceased loved one. The catch? It's illegal, addictive and can drive the user insane if they take too much too often."
"A new designer drug called S is available to those wanting to "reunite" with a deceased loved one. The catch? It's illegal, addictive and can drive the user insane if they take too much too often."
On this day in 1999 (in Australia), Thunderstone aired "The Hearing." Officially, this served as the twenty-fourth episode in the program's first season, and here's the plot summary as provided by IMDB.com:
"The Daniels family are blamed for the rabies virus and the North Col community will not listen as Noah tells them the rats weren't real but holograms."
"The Daniels family are blamed for the rabies virus and the North Col community will not listen as Noah tells them the rats weren't real but holograms."
On this day in 1999, Total Recall 2070 aired "Personal Effects." Officially, this served as the twentieth episode in the program's only season of original broadcast existence, and here's the plot summary as provided by IMDB.com:
"Olan decides to leave a vial found on a corpse in a crashed shuttle out of her report because of concerns of what it might be. Unfortunately, its real owners, Vari Dyne Incorporated, are willing to go to great length to get it back."
"Olan decides to leave a vial found on a corpse in a crashed shuttle out of her report because of concerns of what it might be. Unfortunately, its real owners, Vari Dyne Incorporated, are willing to go to great length to get it back."
On this day in 2004, Stargate SG-1 aired the third episode of its eighth season. The hour was titled "Lockdown," and here's the plot summary as provided by IMDB.com:
"General O'Neill is still in the early days of commanding the SGC and faces a major problem when newly arrived Russian Col. Alexi Vaselov collapses in his quarters. Dr. Brightman's belief that Vaselof may be contagious seems correct when Daniel, who was with the Russian when he collapsed, apparently goes mad and tries to leave the base through the gate. O'Neill locks down the SGC but the problem isn't contagion: the essence of Anubis is alive and well and seeking a new host."
"General O'Neill is still in the early days of commanding the SGC and faces a major problem when newly arrived Russian Col. Alexi Vaselov collapses in his quarters. Dr. Brightman's belief that Vaselof may be contagious seems correct when Daniel, who was with the Russian when he collapsed, apparently goes mad and tries to leave the base through the gate. O'Neill locks down the SGC but the problem isn't contagion: the essence of Anubis is alive and well and seeking a new host."
Also on this day in 2004, Stargate: Atlantis was only just opening its doors for business. The second episode of the program's first season was titled "Hide and Seek," and here's the plot summary as provided by IMDB.com:
"Rodney can't get rid of a device that makes him invincible, disabling him to drink or eat. Meanwhile power malfunctions and one of the Athosians mentions seeing a shadow."
"Rodney can't get rid of a device that makes him invincible, disabling him to drink or eat. Meanwhile power malfunctions and one of the Athosians mentions seeing a shadow."
On this day in 2004 (in Australia), Wicked Science aired "Russ Rampant." Officially, this served as the twenty-second episode in the program's first season, and here's the plot summary as provided by IMDB.com:
"TOBY discovers the missing sequence but accidentally turns RUSS into a genius."
"TOBY discovers the missing sequence but accidentally turns RUSS into a genius."
On this day back in 2006, The 4400 aired the seventh episode of its third season, an hour which included special guest star Brian Dennehy. It was called "Blink," and here's the plot summary from IMDB.com:
"Tom and Diana are drugged by a 4400 and are forced to face some unresolved issues from their past. Isabelle decides that Shawn should marry her."
"Tom and Diana are drugged by a 4400 and are forced to face some unresolved issues from their past. Isabelle decides that Shawn should marry her."
On this day in 2009 (in the US and Canada), Torchwood aired "Children Of Earth: Day 4." Officially, this served as the fourth episode in the program's third season, and here's the plot summary as provided by IMDB.com:
"Jack is forced to confess how he helped broker a deal in 1965 when the 456 aliens offered an antidote against a deadly universal flu virus in exchange for twelve children who would 'live forever.' Clem and the team watch via Lois's laptop as the aliens tell Frobisher they will 'wipe out the human species' if their request is not met, and a camera reveals the apparently zombic Scots victims, said by the aliens to be unharmed. Frobisher rejects Jack's offer of help in return for Alice and her son's release. He attends a Cabinet meeting which agrees that the Cabinet's children will be spared and that lower-class kids should be sacrificed instead.This is recorded by Lois and sent to safety with Rhys,giving Ianto and Jack leverage to talk to the aliens but the latter's' response is to unleash a virus which kills dozens, including Clem and,seemingly,Ianto. The government feels forced to capitulate."
"Jack is forced to confess how he helped broker a deal in 1965 when the 456 aliens offered an antidote against a deadly universal flu virus in exchange for twelve children who would 'live forever.' Clem and the team watch via Lois's laptop as the aliens tell Frobisher they will 'wipe out the human species' if their request is not met, and a camera reveals the apparently zombic Scots victims, said by the aliens to be unharmed. Frobisher rejects Jack's offer of help in return for Alice and her son's release. He attends a Cabinet meeting which agrees that the Cabinet's children will be spared and that lower-class kids should be sacrificed instead.This is recorded by Lois and sent to safety with Rhys,giving Ianto and Jack leverage to talk to the aliens but the latter's' response is to unleash a virus which kills dozens, including Clem and,seemingly,Ianto. The government feels forced to capitulate."
On this day in 2010, A Good Knight's Quest aired the twenty-second episode of its only season. According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:
"Dorian must get to the crystal before the dark army crosses over."
"Dorian must get to the crystal before the dark army crosses over."
On this day in 2012, Alphas premiered its second season with the airing of "Wake Up Call." According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's what the plot summary details:
"The alphas rescue Dr. Rosen's estranged alpha daughter from an assassin. She carries a carefully coded message stolen from Red Flag. But Dr. Rosen suspects it's a ruse which leads him to take precipitous action."
"The alphas rescue Dr. Rosen's estranged alpha daughter from an assassin. She carries a carefully coded message stolen from Red Flag. But Dr. Rosen suspects it's a ruse which leads him to take precipitous action."
On this day in 2012, Warehouse 13 aired "A New Hope." Officially, this served as the first episode in the program's fourth season, and here's the plot summary as provided by IMDB.com:
"Warehouse 13 has been destroyed, Pandora's Box has been opened, and quite possibly the only hope left in the world lies in the use of a dangerous, evil artifact with the ability to turn back time."
"Warehouse 13 has been destroyed, Pandora's Box has been opened, and quite possibly the only hope left in the world lies in the use of a dangerous, evil artifact with the ability to turn back time."
On this day in 2015, Under The Dome aired "Caged." Officially, this served as the sixth episode in the program's third (and final) season, and here's the plot summary as provided by IMDB.com:
"After being captured by Aktaion, Big Jim is forced to manipulate Christine for information about her agenda. Meanwhile, when Joe and Norrie question the town's new rules, they find themselves in a dangerous face-off with the increasingly unstable residents."
"After being captured by Aktaion, Big Jim is forced to manipulate Christine for information about her agenda. Meanwhile, when Joe and Norrie question the town's new rules, they find themselves in a dangerous face-off with the increasingly unstable residents."
It all began right here: on this day in 2020 (in Germany), Sløborn enjoyed its broadcast television premiere in an episode titled "Ankunft." Officially, this served as the first episode in the program's first season, and here's the plot summary as provided by Fernsehserien.de:
"The inhabitants of the small North Sea island Sløborn suspect nothing bad when an American sailing yacht capsizes on its shores. On board a dead couple who apparently committed suicide. At least that's how policeman Mikkel Schwarting (Urs Rechn) sees it . Student Evelin (Emily Kusche) has completely different worries at the moment. Her parents (Annika Kuhl, Wotan Wilke Möhring) want to separate. Despite her help, classmate Herm (Adrian Grünewald) is bullied."
"The inhabitants of the small North Sea island Sløborn suspect nothing bad when an American sailing yacht capsizes on its shores. On board a dead couple who apparently committed suicide. At least that's how policeman Mikkel Schwarting (Urs Rechn) sees it . Student Evelin (Emily Kusche) has completely different worries at the moment. Her parents (Annika Kuhl, Wotan Wilke Möhring) want to separate. Despite her help, classmate Herm (Adrian Grünewald) is bullied."
On this day in 2020 (in Germany), Sløborn aired "Wirt." Officially, this served as the second episode in the program's first season, and here's the plot summary as provided by Fernsehserien.de:
"Student Evelin (Emily Kusche) finds out that she is pregnant by her teacher Milan (Marc Benjamin). Classmate Herm (Adrian Grünewald) has meanwhile made an observation. Three of his classmates were on a raid on the capsized yacht . Now he uses his knowledge to blackmail the arrogant Fiete (Tim Bülow), who keeps bullying him. But Herm slowly realizes that the dead on the yacht are keeping a terrible secret."
"Student Evelin (Emily Kusche) finds out that she is pregnant by her teacher Milan (Marc Benjamin). Classmate Herm (Adrian Grünewald) has meanwhile made an observation. Three of his classmates were on a raid on the capsized yacht . Now he uses his knowledge to blackmail the arrogant Fiete (Tim Bülow), who keeps bullying him. But Herm slowly realizes that the dead on the yacht are keeping a terrible secret."
On this day in 2020 (in Germany), Sløborn aired "Komplizen." Officially, this served as the third episode in the program's first season, and here's the plot summary as provided by Fernsehserien.de:
"Evelin's father (Wotan Wilke Möhring) found out that the dead on the yacht died of the dangerous pigeon flu. Policeman Mikkel (Urs Rechn) continues to investigate. He knows that there were three intruders on board that night , who are now spreading the virus on the island. Herm (Adrian Grünewald) realizes that classmate Luis (Paul Michael Stiehler) is ill. Evelin (Emily Kusche) also shows strange symptoms."
"Evelin's father (Wotan Wilke Möhring) found out that the dead on the yacht died of the dangerous pigeon flu. Policeman Mikkel (Urs Rechn) continues to investigate. He knows that there were three intruders on board that night , who are now spreading the virus on the island. Herm (Adrian Grünewald) realizes that classmate Luis (Paul Michael Stiehler) is ill. Evelin (Emily Kusche) also shows strange symptoms."
On this day in 2020 (in Germany), Sløborn aired "Wahrscheinlichkeiten." Officially, this served as the fourth episode in the program's first season, and here's the plot summary as provided by Fernsehserien.de:
"The terrible thing has become a certainty: the pigeon flu has hit the island in full. Two sick students had to be taken to the mainland. Panic breaks out among the residents. Pregnant Evelin (Emily Kusche) seeks help from her teacher Milan (Marc Benjamin), while bookseller Meret (Laura Tonke) takes care of her star guest and author Nikolai Wagner (Alexander Scheer), who is suffering from severe drug withdrawal."
"The terrible thing has become a certainty: the pigeon flu has hit the island in full. Two sick students had to be taken to the mainland. Panic breaks out among the residents. Pregnant Evelin (Emily Kusche) seeks help from her teacher Milan (Marc Benjamin), while bookseller Meret (Laura Tonke) takes care of her star guest and author Nikolai Wagner (Alexander Scheer), who is suffering from severe drug withdrawal."
