Like most of you, I don't profess to even mildly understand the way a movie executive's mind works. For example, how do you launch a franchise like the timely and visionary TRON -- which incidentally first premiered on this day theatrically all the way back in 1982 (in the U.S. and Canada) -- and then just let it languish in the cinematic ether for three decades? Granted, it may not have enjoyed the widest audience appeal of its day. And maybe it wasn't the kind of flick the Walt Disney Company could merchandise the stuffing out of. However, it maintained a strong cult appeal for so long that a sequel was arguably inevitable (which, also incidentally, I enjoyed TRON: Legacy, though I'll admit it had some narrative problems that should've been resolved). I guess all I can say is, "Oh, well."
Written (in part) and directed by Steven Lisberger, the SciFi/Fantasy starred Jeff Bridges, Bruce Boxleitner, and Cindy Morgan. According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:
"Hacker/arcade owner Kevin Flynn is digitally broken down into a data stream by a villainous software pirate known as Master Control and reconstituted into the internal, 3-D graphical world of computers. It is there, in the ultimate blazingly colorful, geometrically intense landscapes of cyberspace, that Flynn joins forces with Tron to outmaneuver the Master Control Program that holds them captive in the equivalent of a gigantic, infinitely challenging computer game."
For the record:
As well as founding an all-new Science Fiction franchise, TRON drew the attention of critics and audiences. At the 1983 Academy Awards, the feature enjoyed two nominations in the categories of 'Best Sound' and 'Best Costume Design.' At the 1983 Saturn Awards (sponsored by the Academy Of Science Fiction, Fantasy, And Horror Films), TRON took home top honors in the category of 'Best Costumes' but had to settle for nominations alone in the categories of 'Best Animated Film' and 'Best Science Fiction Film.'
Written (in part) and directed by Steven Lisberger, the SciFi/Fantasy starred Jeff Bridges, Bruce Boxleitner, and Cindy Morgan. According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:
"Hacker/arcade owner Kevin Flynn is digitally broken down into a data stream by a villainous software pirate known as Master Control and reconstituted into the internal, 3-D graphical world of computers. It is there, in the ultimate blazingly colorful, geometrically intense landscapes of cyberspace, that Flynn joins forces with Tron to outmaneuver the Master Control Program that holds them captive in the equivalent of a gigantic, infinitely challenging computer game."
For the record:
As well as founding an all-new Science Fiction franchise, TRON drew the attention of critics and audiences. At the 1983 Academy Awards, the feature enjoyed two nominations in the categories of 'Best Sound' and 'Best Costume Design.' At the 1983 Saturn Awards (sponsored by the Academy Of Science Fiction, Fantasy, And Horror Films), TRON took home top honors in the category of 'Best Costumes' but had to settle for nominations alone in the categories of 'Best Animated Film' and 'Best Science Fiction Film.'
Walter Sande had not one but two significant dealings with the fourth planet in our solar system. In 1952, he starred in Red Planet Mars as 'Admiral Bill Carey,' and in 1953 he had a small role in Invaders From Mars. Though he's no longer with us, Sande was born on this day in 1906.
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In all honesty, I've only ventured into Troma territory fairly sparingly. I've always been familiar with the film company, but I haven't enjoyed much of what I've seen. Still, I can appreciate the solid effort, and Jessica Dublin certainly made some inroads with The Toxic Avenger while it was a small screen sensation in the 1980's. Though she's no longer with us, Dublin was born on this day in 1918.
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Susan Cabot never enjoyed 'the easy life,' spending the bulk of her youth bouncing from foster home to foster home. Eventually, she found her place in this world somewhere between acting and her love of art, going on to appear in such projects as Son Of Ali Baba (1952), The Saga Of The Viking Women (1957), War Of The Satellites (1958), and The Wasp Woman (1959). Sadly, at the age of 59, she was beaten to death by her own son in what appears to be a case of involuntary manslaughter. Though she's no longer with us, Cabot was born on this day in 1927.
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Late in his professional career, Vince Edwards blasted into the Final Frontier with a top role aboard Space Raiders (1983) for New World Pictures. A year before, he had a solid part in the two-part broadcast television premiere episodes of Knight Rider. Though he's no longer with us, Edwards was born on this day in 1928.
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The venerable Richard Wilson enjoyed a pair of appearances to the greater world of Doctor Who during its 2005 season. He also played a big role aboard the BBC Fantasy serial Merlin during its life on television. Wilson was born on this day in 1936.
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In my book, Brian Dennehy is more than an acting legend: he's an acting god! His career is marked by some terrific work, each a bit more challenging than the last, and thankfully he's made a foray into Science Fiction, appearing in an episode of Masters of Science Fiction titled "The Discarded" (2007). It's an hour based on a story penned by Harlan Ellison, and it explored what might happen to a tribe of exiled mutants if Earth came calling with a cure for what ailed them. Though he's no longer with us, Dennehy was born on this day in 1938.
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Ay carumba! Some days, it's a bit of hunt and peck, but I didn't realize I'd have to search so long to find a picture of temptress Edy Williams where she didn't flash a boob or two. (Not that I'm complaining!) This lovely lady and her ample assets graced such genre projects as The Twilight Zone, Batman, Lost In Space, Dr. Alien (1989), and Bad Girls From Mars (1990). Bless her doubled-breasted heart! Williams was born on this day in 1941.
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Folks, I know, I know, I know! I seem to be about the only person on the entire planet who enjoyed 2008's Speed Racer. Mind you: I didn't love it, but I thought it had a great sense of fun, and some of the visuals truly were crafted well enough to make it an entertaining diversion. Plus, it cast screen icon Richard Roundtree in a small role, so I'll give it some extra props for that reason alone. Shaft would approve! Though he's no longer with us, Roundtree was born on this day in 1942.
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It's tragic when we lose a talent well before we should, and that's the truth regarding the lovely Soledad Miranda, taken away from us by a car accident. Her genre credentials are still very solid -- much of it in the worlds of Horror and Fantasy, not so much Science Fiction -- and we'll have to be thankful for what we have to remember her by. Though she's no longer with us, Miranda was born on this day in 1943.
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Oh, when times were so much simpler! Football great O.J. Simpson left the National Football League and gave acting a try (for a time), and he played one of the American astronauts on-the-run in the great SciFi/Conspiracy drama Capricorn One (1977). Though he's no longer with us, Simpson was born on this day in 1947.
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In Total Recall (1990), Ray Baker played the savvy businessman who put Arnold Schwarzenegger's character on that fateful trip to Mars, setting in a serious of events no audience could ever have predicted. Baker was born on this day in 1948.
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Chris Cooper found himself wrapped up in a Stephen King-flavored conspiracy involving time travel and the assassination of President John F. Kennedy aboard 11.22.63. Cooper was born on this day in 1951.
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When one thinks about Science Fiction, one rarely thinks about legendary sax player (I think it was a sax he played) John Tesh ... but, as fate would have it, the man made a brief appearance as a Klingon during Star Trek: The Next Generation's original run. Go figure! Tesh was born on this day in 1952.
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Actor Jimmy Smits went from playing a streetwise police detective on NYPD Blue to the adoptive father of Princess Leia -- better known as 'Bail Organa' -- in the Star Wars Prequel Trilogy. That's quite an opportunity, indeed! It's a role he even briefly returned to in Rogue One: A Star Wars Story (2016) for Walt Disney ... so I guess the Force is strong with him. Smits was born on this day in 1955.
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Tom Hanks used to rule the box office roost; however he somehow managed to connect himself with one relative stinker after another for a time. Exhibit A: the Wachowski siblings' Cloud Atlas tanked faster than studio executives could possibly have imagined, making one wonder how it ever got greenlit in the first place. Who knows? Maybe Tom will make a comeback while there's still time. Hanks was born on this day in 1956.
Now, I ask you: what good is a movie without a score? Well, it'd be pretty damn boring if you ask me, and that's a little something that composer Harald Kloser works to avoid. He's contributed tracks to such genre entries as Dracula, Alien Vs. Predator (2004), and Independence Day: Resurgence (2016). Kloser was born on this day in 1956.
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Screen actress Kelly McGillis took a walk on the wild side of small screen Fantasy with a guest spot aboard Syfy's popular Z Nation. McGillis was born on this day in 1957.
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Wrestler and actor Kevin Nash used both trades to reasonable effect for his work in the Fantasy-themed Almighty Thor (2011). Nash was born on this day in 1959.
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Veteran character actor Raymond Cruz -- who was seen as a series regular on TNT's The Closer and its spin-off Major Crimes -- cleared the way for Sigourney Weaver in Alien: Resurrection (1997). Early in his career, the actor enjoyed a guest spot aboard CBS's version of Beauty And The Beast. Small roles in Gremlins 2: The New Batch (1990) and a visit to Fox TV's popular The X-Files and Star Trek: Deep Space Nine also brought him some needed genre attention. Cruz was born on this day in 1961.
The versatile David O'Hara enjoyed some screen time aboard John Favreau's tepid adaptation of the comic book property Cowboys & Aliens (2011) for Universal Pictures and Dreamworks. Viewers might also recognize his mug from work aboard Doomsday (2008), Harry Potter And The Deathly Hallows: Part 1 (2010), Gotham, and Marvel's Agents Of S.H.I.E.L.D. O'Hara was born on this day in 1965.
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When the wildly popular Thundercats came back into televised existence (via reboot) during 2012, producers hired Pamela Adlon to voice the lovely 'Pumyra.' More recently, she enjoyed a bit of screen time aboard the Transformers spin-off Bumblebee (2018) for Paramount Pictures. Adlon was born on this day in 1966.
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The lovely Christinna Chauncey paid a visit to the world of TV's Star Trek: Voyager during its run on the network. Chauncey was born on this day in 1969.
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Scott Grimes appears to be a happy participant in the level of SciFi lunacy aboard Seth McFarlane's Star Trek clone, The Orville, for Fox Television and Hulu. Grimes was born on this day in 1971.
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Hmm. Doesn't Enrique Murciano look a little too self-assured to play a Vulcan? I could be wrong, but that looks a little smug for a Vulcan. Well, whatever the case, he played one aboard "Fusion," an episode of Star Trek: Enterprise. he's also dabbled in genre projects like 666 Park Avenue and Dawn Of The Planet Of The Apes (2014) for good measure. Murciano was born on this day in 1973.
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Elliot Cowan admirably chewed scenery as a high-ranking planetary bureaucrat 'Daron-Vex' aboard Syfy's extremely impressive yet grossly underrated Krypton. (The show lasted two seasons, and it's a crime that it never quite found an audience.) The actor has also turned in solid work aboard DaVinci's Demons and The Frankenstein Chronicles for those who saw them. Cowan was born on this day in 1976.
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Early in his professional career, young TV veteran Fred Savage did a big screen star-turn with a top role in Vice Versa (1988) for Columbia Pictures. Though much of his work remains in more mainstream projects, he did give genre a solid try as a voice actor (playing 'Hawk') aboard an episode of the animated Justice League Unlimited. Savage was born on this day in 1976.
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She's not just a pretty face ... but, well, at least she is that, too! Say Happy Birthday to Star Trek: Enterprise's communications officer -- Ms. Linda Park -- as she turns another year older, wiser, and lovelier today! The actress' resume also includes visits to Jurassic Park III (2001), Spectres (2004), Infestation (2007), iZombie, and Amazing Stories. Park was born on this day in 1978.
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Blonde bombshell and Playboy Playmate Suzanne Stokes took a little time off from posing in her birthday suit to be all smiles for a small role aboard Mortal Kombat: Conquest. Stokes was born on this day in 1979.
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One of the better episodes later in the run of the popular Star Trek: The Next Generation was 1992's "Rascals," an effort that saw a transporter malfunction turning four of the ship's crew into younger versions of themselves. Megan Parlen suited up in the guise of the young 'Ro Laren,' and Parlen was born on this day in 1980.
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No stranger to genre projects, the talented Wil Traval has earned praise for his work aboard Once Upon A Time, Grimm, Jessica Jones, and Arrow. Traval was born on this day in 1980.
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Aboard the short-lived Defying Gravity, actor Dylan Taylor played astronaut Steve Wassenfelder for all of its thirteen episodes. Taylor was born on this day in 1981.
The dreamy-eyed Angélica Celaya proved she was a force to be reckoned with for her part aboard the short-lived Constantine. Celaya was born on this day in 1982.
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The talented Toby Kebbell continues to set down roots in the realm of genre entertainment. He's been a part of Prince Of Persia (2010), The Sorcerer's Apprentice (2010), Star Wars: The Old Republic (video game), Wrath of the Titans (2012), Dawn of the Planet of the Apes (2014), Fantastic Four (2015), and Kong: Skull Island (2017). Kebbell was born on this day in 1982.
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I'll undoubtedly always remember the lovely Hanna Hall as the young version of 'Jenny' from Forrest Gump, but she's gone on to much meatier work, including the part of 'Vivian Kaplan' aboard Radio Free Albemuth (2010). Hall was born on this day in 1984.
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Wow. Well, there's something to be said for hard-working, but when you have well over four hundred different screen credits to your name then methinks Adult film temptress Riley Reid certainly enjoys what she does for a living. For what it's worth, much of it looks (at least by titles, anyway) to be fairly conventional fare, but there are a few genre-style entries in there, including The Little Spermaid: A DreamZone Parody (2013) and Beauty And The Beast XXX: An Erotic Tale (2016). Reid was born on this day in 1991.
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Relative newcomer Douglas Booth enjoyed some screen time aboard the ill-received Jupiter Ascending (2015). Booth was born on this day in 1992.
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How many Narnia films were there? I vaguely recall watching the first one in theatres; it was visually interesting but didn't do much for me as a larger narrative. Still, kudos for the lovely Georgie Henley for her part in the entire affair. Henley was born on this day in 1995.
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On this day in 1924 (in Slovenia), romance and high Fantasy collided with the theatrical release of The Young Diana. Directed by Albert Capellani and Robert G. Vignola, the feature film starred Marion Davies, Macklyn Arbuckle, and Forrest Stanley; and here's the plot summary as provided by IMDB.com:
"The father of young Diana May wishes to marry her to British nobility although she is in love with Richard Cleeve, a sailor, and is pursued by Dr. Dimitrius, a scientist in search of the "elixir of youth.""
"The father of young Diana May wishes to marry her to British nobility although she is in love with Richard Cleeve, a sailor, and is pursued by Dr. Dimitrius, a scientist in search of the "elixir of youth.""
On this day in 1962 (in Sweden), The Day The Earth Caught Fire delivered the heat. Directed by Val Guest (who also penned the script with Wolf Mankowitz), the SciFi/Drama starred Edward Judd, Janet Munro, and Leo McKern. According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:
"When the U.S. and Russia unwittingly test atomic bombs at the same time, it alters the nutation (axis of rotation) of the Earth."
"When the U.S. and Russia unwittingly test atomic bombs at the same time, it alters the nutation (axis of rotation) of the Earth."
On this day in 1965 (in Italy), X: The Man With The X-Ray Eyes saw its way through some noise to premiere at the box office. Directed by genre legend Roger Corman, the SciFi/Thriller starred Ray Milland, Diana Van der Vlis, and Harold J. Stone. According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:
"A doctor uses special eye drops to give himself x-ray vision, but the new power has disastrous consequences."
"A doctor uses special eye drops to give himself x-ray vision, but the new power has disastrous consequences."
On this day in 1976 (in the U.S.), The House Of Exorcism enjoyed its U.S. domestic debut. Directed by the team of Lamberto Bava, Mario Bava, and Alfredo Leone, the Horror/Fantasy starred Telly Savalas, Elke Sommer, and Sylva Koscina. According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:
"A troubled priest attempts to exorcise the soul of a tourist who has been possessed by the Devil after witnessing supernatural events at a Spanish villa."
"A troubled priest attempts to exorcise the soul of a tourist who has been possessed by the Devil after witnessing supernatural events at a Spanish villa."
On this day in 1978 (in Iceland), the original Star Wars enjoyed its theatrical premiere. The feature starred Mark Hamill and Harrison Ford, and here's the plot summary that's provided via IMDB.com:
"Luke Skywalker joins forces with a Jedi Knight, a cocky pilot, a Wookiee and two droids to save the galaxy from the Empire's world-destroying battle-station, while also attempting to rescue Princess Leia from the evil Darth Vader."
"Luke Skywalker joins forces with a Jedi Knight, a cocky pilot, a Wookiee and two droids to save the galaxy from the Empire's world-destroying battle-station, while also attempting to rescue Princess Leia from the evil Darth Vader."
On this day in 1994 (in South Korea), Class of 1999 II: The Substitute came to bold, blaring life. The feature starred Sasha Mitchell and Caitlin Dulany, and here's the premise as listed on IMDB.com:
"In 1999, the future is a violent metropolis where gangs rule the hallways and themes like education and higher learning are a mere memory. Jenna McKensie is a young, sweet high school teacher who witnesses the killing of one of her students by lethal gang member, Sanders. Jenna wants to testify, but Sanders and his group use intimidation and fear as a means to keep Jenna from talking to the authorities, which greatly upsets her boyfriend Emmett who wants to stomp Sanders and his gang out. Though Jenna refuses to be intimidated, she begins to ponder whether or not her actions will improve things at the decaying high school where she works. Enter John Bolen, a stone faced substitute teacher who is not predisposed with putting up with crap like his fellow faculty members are. John is definitely a teacher who believes in discipline...extremely strict discipline."
"In 1999, the future is a violent metropolis where gangs rule the hallways and themes like education and higher learning are a mere memory. Jenna McKensie is a young, sweet high school teacher who witnesses the killing of one of her students by lethal gang member, Sanders. Jenna wants to testify, but Sanders and his group use intimidation and fear as a means to keep Jenna from talking to the authorities, which greatly upsets her boyfriend Emmett who wants to stomp Sanders and his gang out. Though Jenna refuses to be intimidated, she begins to ponder whether or not her actions will improve things at the decaying high school where she works. Enter John Bolen, a stone faced substitute teacher who is not predisposed with putting up with crap like his fellow faculty members are. John is definitely a teacher who believes in discipline...extremely strict discipline."
On this day in 1996 (in the U.S.), The Demolitionist took a shot at home box office heaven with its general release on video. Written (in part) and directed by Robert Kurtzman, the SciFi/Thriller starred Nicole Eggert, Bruce Abbott, and Susan Tyrrell; and here's the plot summary as provided by IMDB.com:
"A murdered police officer is brought back to life by a cold-hearted scientist to serve as "The Demolitionist", the ultimate crime-fighting weapon in a city overrun by criminals and internal corruption."
"A murdered police officer is brought back to life by a cold-hearted scientist to serve as "The Demolitionist", the ultimate crime-fighting weapon in a city overrun by criminals and internal corruption."
A star is born ... and this one had wings! On this day in 2002 (in the U.S.), Reign Of Fire enjoyed its big screen debut in an exclusive theatrical event. Directed by Rob Bowman, the Fantasy feature starred Matthew McConaughey, Christian Bale, and Izabella Scorupco. According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:
"A brood of fire-breathing dragons emerges from the earth and begins setting everything ablaze, establishing dominance over the planet."
For the record:
At the 2003 Saturn Awards (sponsored by the Academy Of Science Fiction, Fantasy, And Horror Films), Reign Of Fire enjoyed a nomination in the category of 'Best Fantasy Film.'
"A brood of fire-breathing dragons emerges from the earth and begins setting everything ablaze, establishing dominance over the planet."
For the record:
At the 2003 Saturn Awards (sponsored by the Academy Of Science Fiction, Fantasy, And Horror Films), Reign Of Fire enjoyed a nomination in the category of 'Best Fantasy Film.'
A star is born! On this day in 2008 (in Iceland), Meet Dave was first unveiled theatrically to the masses. Directed by Brian Robbins from a story by Rob Greenberg and Bill Corbett, the SciFi/Comedy starred Eddie Murphy, Elizabeth Banks, and Gabrielle Union. According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:
"A crew of miniature aliens operate a spaceship that has a human form. While trying to save their planet, the aliens encounter a new problem, as their ship becomes smitten with an Earth woman."
"A crew of miniature aliens operate a spaceship that has a human form. While trying to save their planet, the aliens encounter a new problem, as their ship becomes smitten with an Earth woman."
Ouch! That's definitely gonna leave a mark! On this day back in 2010, director Robert Rodriguez released the film Predators to the masses, a flick he promised was going to return the said illegal alien back to the box office clout of its former glory. Note to Mr. Rodriguez: next time, let's cast someone a bit more manly than Adrien Brody to play the action star, 'kay?
A star is born! On this day in 2013 (in the U.S.), Atlantic Rim (aka From The Sea) roared its way into the home video marketplace. Directed by Jared Cohn, the SciFi/Fantasy starred Graham Greene, Anthony Criss, and David Chokachi. According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:
"When giant monsters crawl out of the Atlantic Ocean and attack the Eastern Seaboard the US Government is forced to trust a trio of mischievous soldiers, specialized in piloting gigantic robots, to defend America."
"When giant monsters crawl out of the Atlantic Ocean and attack the Eastern Seaboard the US Government is forced to trust a trio of mischievous soldiers, specialized in piloting gigantic robots, to defend America."
A star is born! On this day in 2013 (in the Netherlands), The Crown And The Dragon delivered a dose of magic to viewers of home video. Written (in part) and directed by Anne K. Black, the Fantasy feature starred Amy De Bhrun, David Haydn, and Tim Treloar. According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:
"A young noblewoman must fulfill her calling to become the long foretold Paladin."
"A young noblewoman must fulfill her calling to become the long foretold Paladin."
On this day in 2021 (in Poland), The Dustwalker stirred up what trouble it could with an internet release. Written and directed by Sandra Sciberras, the Horror film starred Jolene Anderson, Stef Dawson, and Richard Davies; and here's the plot summary as provided by IMDB.com:
"One by one the residents of a small, isolated town become infected by an insidious bug that turns them into violent, indiscriminate killing machines."
"One by one the residents of a small, isolated town become infected by an insidious bug that turns them into violent, indiscriminate killing machines."
On this day in 1955, Science Fiction Theatre aired "The Strange Doctor Lorenz." Officially, this served as the fourteenth episode in the program's first season, and here's the plot summary as provided by IMDB.com:
"A physician who is losing the use of his hands due to X-ray radiation seeks out a mysterious beekeeper who is apparently able to cure the most severe burns."
"A physician who is losing the use of his hands due to X-ray radiation seeks out a mysterious beekeeper who is apparently able to cure the most severe burns."
On this day in 1966, Doctor Who aired "The War Machines: Part 3." This served as the forty-fourth episode of the program's third season, and here's the plot summary as provided by IMDB.com:
"Ben tries to escape from the warehouse but is captured by Polly, who is now also under WOTAN's control, and forced to work on construction the War Machine."
"Ben tries to escape from the warehouse but is captured by Polly, who is now also under WOTAN's control, and forced to work on construction the War Machine."
On this day in 1979, Battle Of The Planets aired "Raid On A Nearby Planet." This served as the forty-first episode of the program's first season, and here's the plot summary as provided by TV.com:
"Planet Vega is attacked by Spectra's Space Ray Machine and most of their vital installations are destroyed. G-Force is sent to Vega to track down the Ray Machine and follow it back to the base. They must infiltrate and destroy the base and the Space Ray Machine to keep Spectra from capturing Vega!"
"Planet Vega is attacked by Spectra's Space Ray Machine and most of their vital installations are destroyed. G-Force is sent to Vega to track down the Ray Machine and follow it back to the base. They must infiltrate and destroy the base and the Space Ray Machine to keep Spectra from capturing Vega!"
On this day in 1999 (in Australia and the U.S.), Farscape aired "Till The Blood Runs Clear." Officially, this served as the eleventh episode of the program's first season, and here's the plot summary from IMDB.com:
"Dominar Rygel is kidnapped by Tavleks who came on Moya to visit so Crichton, Aeryn & D'Argo have to save him since no one would pay the ransome the Tavleks demand.Meanwhile on Moya Zhaan tries to cure young Tavlek they've took captive from drug addiction."
"Dominar Rygel is kidnapped by Tavleks who came on Moya to visit so Crichton, Aeryn & D'Argo have to save him since no one would pay the ransome the Tavleks demand.Meanwhile on Moya Zhaan tries to cure young Tavlek they've took captive from drug addiction."
On this day in 1999, Sliders aired "The Great Work." Officially, this served as the fourth episode in the program's fifth (and final) season, and here's the plot summary as provided by IMDB.com:
"The Sliders land on an island inhabited by monks. With Maggie suffering from a fever or infection the team seeks help from the islanders. There seems to be more going on than the monks are admitting too, and the sliders run the risk of missing their jump."
"The Sliders land on an island inhabited by monks. With Maggie suffering from a fever or infection the team seeks help from the islanders. There seems to be more going on than the monks are admitting too, and the sliders run the risk of missing their jump."
On this day in 1999 (in the U.S.), Stargate: SG-1 aired "Fair Game." Officially, this served as the third episode of the long-running program's third season, and here's the plot summary as detailed by IMDB.com:
"The Asgard and three Goa'uld System Lords meet at Stargate Command to negotiate a treaty modification, but subterfuge and treachery threaten not only the success of the negotiations, but Earth itself."
"The Asgard and three Goa'uld System Lords meet at Stargate Command to negotiate a treaty modification, but subterfuge and treachery threaten not only the success of the negotiations, but Earth itself."
On this day in 1999 (in the U.S.), The Outer Limits aired "Déjà Vu." Officially, this served as the sixteenth episode of the program's fifth season, and here's the plot summary from IMDB.com:
"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 2000, Code Name: Eternity aired "Death Trap." This served as the ninth episode of the program's first (and only) season, and here's the plot summary as provided by TV.com:
"Louis, a friend of Byders', is killed while trying to break into a new corporate building. He and Byder had traced its ownership to Banning. Ethaniel and Laura go to the building to investigate and discover that not only is the building alive but it is an actual death trap. The man in charge of the building, Lethan, decides to test out it's traps on the two of them, against Banning's orders."
"Louis, a friend of Byders', is killed while trying to break into a new corporate building. He and Byder had traced its ownership to Banning. Ethaniel and Laura go to the building to investigate and discover that not only is the building alive but it is an actual death trap. The man in charge of the building, Lethan, decides to test out it's traps on the two of them, against Banning's orders."
On this day in 2004, Stargate: SG-1 aired "New Order, Part 1." This served as the first episode of the long-running program's eighth season, and here's the plot summary as provided by IMDB.com:
"In a last ditch effort, O'Neill activated an Ancient weapon in the Antarctic to defeat Anubis. With Jack still in stasis in the Ancient outpost buried in Antarctica, SG-1 tries to contact the Asgard. Meanwhile their new leader, Dr. Elizabeth Weir, tries to decide what to do about a request for peace talks from the Goa'uld System Lords."
"In a last ditch effort, O'Neill activated an Ancient weapon in the Antarctic to defeat Anubis. With Jack still in stasis in the Ancient outpost buried in Antarctica, SG-1 tries to contact the Asgard. Meanwhile their new leader, Dr. Elizabeth Weir, tries to decide what to do about a request for peace talks from the Goa'uld System Lords."
Also on this day in 2004, Stargate: SG-1 aired "New Order, Part 2." This served as the second episode in the long-running program's eighth season, and here's the plot summary as written on IMDB.com:
"The Asgard fleet has managed to destroy the Replicator ship, with Carter aboard, but cannot contain the debris. Talks break down with the System Lords, ending in a Ha'tak being dispatched to test Earth's new defensive capabilities. The Prometheus waits to engage the incoming enemy, but Thor arrives in the Daniel Jackson, with Teal'c aboard. They enlist the help of Daniel and Jack, still in stasis, to remove the threat of the replicators to the new Asgard homeworld."
"The Asgard fleet has managed to destroy the Replicator ship, with Carter aboard, but cannot contain the debris. Talks break down with the System Lords, ending in a Ha'tak being dispatched to test Earth's new defensive capabilities. The Prometheus waits to engage the incoming enemy, but Thor arrives in the Daniel Jackson, with Teal'c aboard. They enlist the help of Daniel and Jack, still in stasis, to remove the threat of the replicators to the new Asgard homeworld."
On this day in 2006, The 4400 aired "Graduation Day." This served as the fifth episode of the program's third season, and here's the plot summary from IMDB.com:
"Daniel Armand of The Nova Group launches an attack against Shawn causing mental illness. Isabelle seeks retribution. Alana tracks down a drunk driver responsible for the death of her husband and child."
"Daniel Armand of The Nova Group launches an attack against Shawn causing mental illness. Isabelle seeks retribution. Alana tracks down a drunk driver responsible for the death of her husband and child."
On this day in 2010, A Good Knight's Quest aired the twentieth episode of the program's only season. According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:
"This week Dorian meets up with the Brain...or is it Brian?"
"This week Dorian meets up with the Brain...or is it Brian?"
On this day in 2015, Under The Dome aired "The Kinship." Officially, this served as the fourth episode in the program's third (and final) season, and here's the plot summary as provided by IMDB.com:
"Under the guise of helping Chester's Mill rebuild, Christine urges the townspeople towards specific individuals and projects that remind them of their experience in the tunnels."
"Under the guise of helping Chester's Mill rebuild, Christine urges the townspeople towards specific individuals and projects that remind them of their experience in the tunnels."
