On this day in 1973, the Battle for the Planet of the Apes took a huge step forward as lines were drawn and plans were made. Here's the film's plot summary as provided by IMDB.com:
"Ten years after conquering the Earth, ape leader Caesar wants the ruling apes and enslaved humans to live in peace. But warring factions of apes led by a militant gorilla general as well as various human groups threaten the stability."
For the record:
Directed by J. Lee Thompson, this particular journey into the wider Apes mythology didn't fare as well with audiences as some others, but the feature did score a nomination for 'Best Science Fiction Film' at the 1975 Saturn Awards. Alas, it lost the honor to Soylent Green that year.
"Ten years after conquering the Earth, ape leader Caesar wants the ruling apes and enslaved humans to live in peace. But warring factions of apes led by a militant gorilla general as well as various human groups threaten the stability."
For the record:
Directed by J. Lee Thompson, this particular journey into the wider Apes mythology didn't fare as well with audiences as some others, but the feature did score a nomination for 'Best Science Fiction Film' at the 1975 Saturn Awards. Alas, it lost the honor to Soylent Green that year.
In Star Trek's original series, Richard Derr had the chance to appear not only once but twice as a celebrated fleet officer for the Federation. The actor also logged guest roles aboard When Worlds Collide (1951), The Outer Limits, Project U.F.O., and Firefox (1982). Though he's no longer with us, Derr was born on this day in 1918.
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Morgan Jones left behind a fantastic resume in the realm of SciFi. He appeared in the landmark Forbidden Planet (1956), Not of This Earth (1957), The Twilight Zone, The Invaders, Gemini Man, The Six Million Dollar Man, Project U.F.O., and Knight Rider. Though he's no longer with us, Jones was born on this day in 1928.
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Swedish beauty Essy Persson gave up her acting career to pursue an interest in artwork. Still, while she was on the screen -- big or small -- she captivated hearts and minds. Genre fans probably recognize her best from an appearance aboard Mission Stardust (1967) where she played a beautiful starship captain who comes to the aid of some Earth astronauts. Persson was born on this day in 1941.
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Graphic artist Neal Adams has worked hard in the comics industry bringing to life such fascinating characters as Superman, The Flash, Green Lantern, The Spectre, Thor, The X-Men, and countless others. For those wanting to know about the man and his career, you can check out his website right here. Adams was born on this day in 1941.
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Throughout her career, the lovely Lee Purcell really only flirted with the fringe of Science Fiction. She had a guest role aboard The Phoenix, appeared in something called Space Rage (1985), and showed up in The Incredible Hulk Returns (TV), but that (sadly) was about it. Purcell was born on this day in 1947.
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Though he's far more well known for his work in comedy, Jim Belushi has given genre a try with roles in such projects as Retroactive (1997) and -- more recently -- an interesting secondary role aboard Showtime's Twin Peaks relaunch. Belushi was born on this day in 1954.
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Award-winning cinematographer Dan Laustsen is no stranger to the world of genre entertainment as he's shared his visionary skills with audiences via such features as The League Of Extraordinary Gentlemen (2003), the underrated Solomon Kane (2009), and The Shape Of Water (2017). Laustsen was born on this day in 1954.
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Well before she founded the Lovelogy University for the "Sexual Empowerment" of folks everywhere, the lovely Dr. Ava Cadell practiced what she preached in a little forgotten SciFi gem titled Spaced Out (1979) for 362 Pictures. As genre credits go, her resume also boasts appearances in the Cult/Sci flick Not Of This Earth (1988). Cadell was born on this day in 1955.
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Cindy Leadbetter's career initially caught fire when she appeared as the Playboy Playmate of the Month (1978) in the magazine's Italian edition -- don't know what Playboy is kids, then ask your dad or granddad. As you can imagine, Hollywood of one form or another came calling. To her credit, a good chunk of her appearances -- while being small roles -- were in some memorable (and not so memorable) genre entries like Emanuelle And The Last Cannibals (1977), Luigi Cozzi's Starcrash (1978), Rats: Night Of Terror (1984), and Cozzi's The Adventures Of Hercules (1985). Leadbetter was born on this day in 1955.
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After Kirstie Alley went and pulled a Kirstie Alley, Robin Curtis was cast to take over the reins as Saavik in Star Trek III: The Search for Spock, a role she reprised (albeit briefly) in Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home. Curtis was born on this day in 1956.
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Soap opera actress Eileen Davidson made her small screen debut in 1982's short-lived SciFi TV series, The Phoenix. And here's one most of you probably haven't heard about: back in 2013, she appeared in the SciFi short, Stranger At The Pentagon, a mini exploring the alleged UFO occupant who lived for years inside the famous government building. Davidson was born on this day in 1959.
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William Snow was just one of the regulars within a great ensemble that made TV bigger-than-life Fantasy The Lost World (based on the Arthur Conan Doyle book) such a watchable piece of entertainment. Snow was born on this day in 1960.
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Helen Hunt was a welcome part of the Trancers trilogy, three films that practically defined direct-to-DVD as an entity. Since then, she's moved her way up into much more artsy flicks. (Who can blame her?) Hunt was born on this day in 1963.
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Author Mark Morris has gone a long way toward keeping the voice of Doctor Who alive, penning several novels as well as audio scripts exploring the further adventures of the traveler from Gallifrey. Morris was born on this day in 1963.
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Long before she joined NBC's ensemble of Friends, a much younger Courteney Cox shared the silver screen with no less than Dolph Lundgren in Gary Doddard's adaptation of Masters of the Universe. (No, she wasn't Skeletor!) Cox was born on this day in 1964.
A stunning Idalis DeLeon had a recurring guest spot aboard Syfy's The Invisible Man when it aired during during the early 2000's, and I for one would love to see her do more SciFi. DeLeon was born on this day in 1969.
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While being known for his musical talents, Ice Cube has also dabbled in playing tough loners in major motion pictures. He headlined the cast in John Carpenter's Ghosts of Mars but has since steered clear of our beloved genre. Cube was born on this day in 1969.
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As a fan of most things genre-related, I've learned to take what I can get: in that spirit, I'm thrilled to mention that actress Leah Remini gave the voice to one of the central characters aboard the oft-overlooked Fantasy/Animated project Phantom 2040 for Hearst Entertainment Productions. Remini was born on this day in 1970.
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In his relatively short time in Hollywood, actor Jake Busey has built an impressive resume toiling away in one project after another. SciFi fans definitely known him best as the brash recruit who thought he was going to change the galaxy in Starship Troopers. Busey was born on this day in 1971.
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A photoshoot for the magazine Maxim will set hearts aflutter, no doubt, especially when it's done by actress Poppy Montgomery. Early in her professional career, she enjoyed a small role aboard the Fantasy-themed Tammy And The T-Rex (1994) for Greenline Productions. Montgomery was born on this day in 1972.
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While he's certainly better known for his mainstream comedy and his lifestyle preferences, Neil Patrick Harris did a quality turn as the psychic handling the psi-warfare component of Paul Verhoeven's silver screen adaptation of the Robert Heinlein SciFi classic Starship Troopers. Harris was born on this day in 1973.
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Ah, kids these days. They loved the Twilight movies. You know the ones? The ones with the sparkly vampires and such. In any event, the fetching Elizabeth Reaser enjoyed a role in the franchise, and hopefully the experience won't scare her aware from genre projects in the future. Reaser was born on this day in 1975.
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Early in her career, Australian-born actress Samantha Healy certainly gave genre fans plenty of work to get excited over. She made appearances aboard such programs as Strange But True, The Magicians (2000), Beastmaster, Farscape, and The Lost World. After that, it looks as though she pretty stuck with more mainstream projects. Healy was born on this day in 1976.
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Sadly, a lot of Science Fiction shows come and go far too quickly. SciFi has had a hard time in some quarters of establishing a large enough audience to justify the production expense; despite a solid premise, all too often these programs end up in TV's inevitable trash bin. Today's evidence: Level 9 - the show about a shadowy government agency hunting cyber-criminals around the world. On it, a young Esteban Powell played one of the hackers, and Powell has gone on to a solid career in much more conventional fare. Powell was born on this day in 1976.
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Not long before facing down evil itself in Ash Vs The Evil Dead for the Starz Network, Ray Santiago saw one glimpse of the future in In Time (2011). Santiago was born on this day in 1984.
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Adult temptress and pornography expert Stoya entered the realm of high ideas with a top role in the award-winning Science Fiction film A.I. Rising (2018) from Film Center Serbia. Stoya was born on this day in 1986.
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Denzel Whitaker entered the wide, wide world of the Marvel Cinematic Universe with a role aboard Black Panther (2018) for the Mouse House (aka Walt Disney). Whitaker was born on this day in 1990.
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Critically-acclaimed Alice Englert is on her way to building an incredible career. Genre fans might recognize her from work aboard such Fantasies as Beautiful Creatures (2013) and the TV miniseries Jonathan Strange & Mr. Norrell. Englert was born on this day in 1994.
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We here at SciFiHistory.Net just love soulful-eyed young actresses like Sterling Jerins because they always grow up to be soulful-eyed young ladies! This young Thespian even survived World War Z (2013) in pursuit of her craft, but unless I miss my guess ... is she eyeing those cases of Budweiser from her shopping cart?! Jerins was born on this day in 2004.
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On this day in 1933 (in Hong Kong), the Universal Pictures Monsters Classic Frankenstein scared up more than a few bucks at the box office. According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:
"Dr. Frankenstein dares to tamper with life and death by creating a human monster out of lifeless body parts."
For the record:
In 1991, Frankenstein was inducted into the National Film Registry of the U.S. Library of Congress. The National Film Registry seeks to preserve films based on their historical, cultural, and aesthetic contributions to history.
"Dr. Frankenstein dares to tamper with life and death by creating a human monster out of lifeless body parts."
For the record:
In 1991, Frankenstein was inducted into the National Film Registry of the U.S. Library of Congress. The National Film Registry seeks to preserve films based on their historical, cultural, and aesthetic contributions to history.
A star is born! On this day in 1948 (in the U.S.), the comedy duo went big for laughs with the theatrical release of Abbott And Costello Meet Frankenstein. Directed by Charles Barton and Walter Lantz, the Horror/Comedy starred Bud Abbott, Lou Costello, and Lon Chaney Jr. According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:
"The Wolf Man tries to warn a dimwitted porter that Dracula wants his brain for Frankenstein monster's body."
"The Wolf Man tries to warn a dimwitted porter that Dracula wants his brain for Frankenstein monster's body."
A star is born! On this day in 1954, audiences were aghast with the effects of radiation on ants with the silver screen premiere of Them! held in St. Louis, Missouri. Directed by Gordon Douglas, the SciFi/Horror starred James Whitmore, Edmund Gwenn, and Joan Weldon; and here's the plot summary as provided by IMDB.com:
"The earliest atomic tests in New Mexico cause common ants to mutate into giant man-eating monsters that threaten civilization."
For the record:
I've often said that Them! is the 'Citizen Kane' of giant bug movies, and I still think that's accurate. In 1955, the film was nominated for the Academy Award in the category of 'Best Special Effects.'
"The earliest atomic tests in New Mexico cause common ants to mutate into giant man-eating monsters that threaten civilization."
For the record:
I've often said that Them! is the 'Citizen Kane' of giant bug movies, and I still think that's accurate. In 1955, the film was nominated for the Academy Award in the category of 'Best Special Effects.'
A star is born! On this day in 1955, The Beast With A Million Eyes brought its hideous guise to our world. The feature starred Paul Birch and Lorna Thayer, and here's the plot summary that's been provided by IMDB.com:
"A dysfunctional family operating an isolated date farm in the California desert is threatened by the arrival of an extra-terrestrial."
For the record:
I haven't read an awful lot on this film, but from what I have read it's honestly a bit of a low point in the history of Science Fiction but a definite high point in the era of cheaply made films, being shot reportedly for about $29,000-$30,000 by industry legend Roger Corman. Also, the creature hinted at in the title -- that one with a million eyes -- doesn't actually exist, not even in the film; it essentially refers to the fact that the creature can psychically control others, thus giving it access to, say, a million eyes. Reportedly movie mogul Samuel Z. Arkoff -- the man who gave Corman the money for the feature -- was not amused.
"A dysfunctional family operating an isolated date farm in the California desert is threatened by the arrival of an extra-terrestrial."
For the record:
I haven't read an awful lot on this film, but from what I have read it's honestly a bit of a low point in the history of Science Fiction but a definite high point in the era of cheaply made films, being shot reportedly for about $29,000-$30,000 by industry legend Roger Corman. Also, the creature hinted at in the title -- that one with a million eyes -- doesn't actually exist, not even in the film; it essentially refers to the fact that the creature can psychically control others, thus giving it access to, say, a million eyes. Reportedly movie mogul Samuel Z. Arkoff -- the man who gave Corman the money for the feature -- was not amused.
On this day in 1955 (in the U.S.), This Island Earth enjoyed its full theatrical release just shortly after its original debut. According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:
"Aliens come to Earth seeking scientists to help them in their war."
"Aliens come to Earth seeking scientists to help them in their war."
A star is born ... and this one's a big one! On this day in 1958 (in the U.S.), it was war -- War Of The Colossal Beast, that is -- when the film enjoyed an exclusive premiere engagement in the city of Albuquerque, New Mexico. Written (in part) and directed by genre master Bert I. Gordon, the SciFi/Fantasy starred Sally Fraser, Roger Pace, and Duncan Parkin. According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:
"Glenn Manning, "The Amazing Colosasal Man," believed dead after falling from the Hoover Dam, reemerges in rural Mexico, brain damaged, disfigured, and very hungry."
"Glenn Manning, "The Amazing Colosasal Man," believed dead after falling from the Hoover Dam, reemerges in rural Mexico, brain damaged, disfigured, and very hungry."
A star is born! On this day in 1965, Creature Of The Walking Dead came to life theatrically. The SciFi/Horror film starred Rock Madison and Ann Wells, and here's the plot summary as provided by IMDB.com:
"A mad scientist, who discovered the secret of eternal youth by draining of blood from a young woman, gets executed. His ancestor moves into the home, eventually discovering the scientist's body. He revives him, and the terror continues."
For the record:
Well, if I'm being accurate, Creature Of The Walking Dead wasn't so much 'born' on this day; rather, it's Americanized version was. This Creature was actually derived from a 1961 Mexico film (roughly) titled Mark Of The Dead Man. In adapting it for an American audience, director Jerry Warren re-imagined the dialogue through dubbing as well as shot some additional footage with U.S. actors, creating a slightly modified story for his release.
"A mad scientist, who discovered the secret of eternal youth by draining of blood from a young woman, gets executed. His ancestor moves into the home, eventually discovering the scientist's body. He revives him, and the terror continues."
For the record:
Well, if I'm being accurate, Creature Of The Walking Dead wasn't so much 'born' on this day; rather, it's Americanized version was. This Creature was actually derived from a 1961 Mexico film (roughly) titled Mark Of The Dead Man. In adapting it for an American audience, director Jerry Warren re-imagined the dialogue through dubbing as well as shot some additional footage with U.S. actors, creating a slightly modified story for his release.
On this day in 1966 (in the U.S.), the good people of San Francisco, California were treated to an exclusive theatrical engagement of Frozen Alive (aka Der Fall X701). Directed by Bernard Knowles from a story by Evelyn Frazer, the SciFi/Drama starred Mark Stevens, Marianne Koch, and Delphi Lawrence. According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:
"A scientist experimenting with suspended animation decides to use himself as a test subject. Before he is frozen, his wife is killed, and he is suspected of her murder."
"A scientist experimenting with suspended animation decides to use himself as a test subject. Before he is frozen, his wife is killed, and he is suspected of her murder."
A star is born! On this day in 1973 (in the U.S.), audiences were treated to another look into our dismal future with the theatrical release of Idaho Transfer. Directed by Peter Fonda from a story by Thomas Matthiesen, the SciFi/Drama starred Kelly Bohanon, Kevin Hearst, and Caroline Hildebrand. According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:
"During a time of waning global resources, a crew of young researchers travel into the future to escape an apocalypse before the shutdown of their time-transfer project. They find that some type of disaster has de-populated the Idaho region and, by implication, the nation or perhaps the world. Facing an unknown, barren future of abandoned towns and deserted vehicles, void of radio signals or any signs of air or land traffic, they encounter an abandoned freight train filled with bagged bodies. Their further discoveries of humanity's future fate is less than rosy. They also learn their time travel was not without significant costs to their own health. After one of the group travels further into the future, she encounters a family in a futuristic automobile, which implies that humankind has recovered from the disaster. Or have they?"
"During a time of waning global resources, a crew of young researchers travel into the future to escape an apocalypse before the shutdown of their time-transfer project. They find that some type of disaster has de-populated the Idaho region and, by implication, the nation or perhaps the world. Facing an unknown, barren future of abandoned towns and deserted vehicles, void of radio signals or any signs of air or land traffic, they encounter an abandoned freight train filled with bagged bodies. Their further discoveries of humanity's future fate is less than rosy. They also learn their time travel was not without significant costs to their own health. After one of the group travels further into the future, she encounters a family in a futuristic automobile, which implies that humankind has recovered from the disaster. Or have they?"
On this day in 1977, Tentacles rose from the depths to give swimmers one more reason to stay out of the water. The feature starred John Huston and Shelley Winters, and here's the premise from IMDB.com:
"A mutated giant octopus wreaks havoc on a California seaside community."
"A mutated giant octopus wreaks havoc on a California seaside community."
A star is born! On this day in 1979, Goldengirl went for the gold and fell a bit short. The SciFi/Drama starred Susan Anton and James Coburn, and here's the plot summary as provided by IMDB.com:
"A neo-Nazi doctor tries to make a superwoman of his daughter who has been specially fed, exercised, and conditioned since she was a child to run in the Olympics."
For the record:
Goldengirl served as the big screen debut for the lovely Susan Anton. Believe it or not, real-life athletes were hired to serve as Goldengirl's "competition" in the feature, and -- as IMDB.com notes -- they were directed to 'run slower' so that the lead character -- enhanced by Nazi science -- could win. The film is an adaptation of a Science Fiction novel of the same name. As of today, the film has never been released on DVD.
"A neo-Nazi doctor tries to make a superwoman of his daughter who has been specially fed, exercised, and conditioned since she was a child to run in the Olympics."
For the record:
Goldengirl served as the big screen debut for the lovely Susan Anton. Believe it or not, real-life athletes were hired to serve as Goldengirl's "competition" in the feature, and -- as IMDB.com notes -- they were directed to 'run slower' so that the lead character -- enhanced by Nazi science -- could win. The film is an adaptation of a Science Fiction novel of the same name. As of today, the film has never been released on DVD.
A star is born! On this day in 1979 (in the U.S.), the good people of New York City, New York were treated to the big screen theatrical premiere of Prophecy. Directed by John Frankenheimer from a story by David Seltzer, the Fantasy/Horror starred Talia Shire, Robert Foxworth, and Armand Assante. According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:
"A government health inspector is dispatched to assess the damage a logging company is causing to a patch of forest claimed by Native Americans, and comes face to face with true terror wreaking havoc in the woods."
"A government health inspector is dispatched to assess the damage a logging company is causing to a patch of forest claimed by Native Americans, and comes face to face with true terror wreaking havoc in the woods."
On this day in 1983 (in France), audiences were taken on a wild, wild Turkey Shoot. According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:
"In a dystopian future where deviants are held in "re-education" camps, a freedom fighter and a wrongfully-accused prisoner form an alliance to survive their decadent oppressors' game of kill-or-be-killed - and turn the tide against them."
"In a dystopian future where deviants are held in "re-education" camps, a freedom fighter and a wrongfully-accused prisoner form an alliance to survive their decadent oppressors' game of kill-or-be-killed - and turn the tide against them."
On this day in 1989 (in West Germany), Bill & Ted's Excellent Adventure took a spin through the ages with a couple of high school nitwits. According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:
"Two seemingly dumb teens set off on a quest to prepare the ultimate historical presentation with the help of a time machine."
"Two seemingly dumb teens set off on a quest to prepare the ultimate historical presentation with the help of a time machine."
A star is born! On this day in 1989 (in the U.S.), Ghostbusters II proved they were afraid of no ghosts with its theatrical premiere held in the city of Hollywood, California. Directed by Ivan Reitman from a story by Dan Aykroyd and Harold Ramis (who also starred), the film also starred Bill Murray, Ernie Hudson, and Sigourney Weaver. According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:
"The discovery of a massive river of ectoplasm and a resurgence of spectral activity allows the staff of Ghostbusters to revive the business."
"The discovery of a massive river of ectoplasm and a resurgence of spectral activity allows the staff of Ghostbusters to revive the business."
On this day in 1989 (in Australia), there were monsters well in the deep in the SciFi/Horrro Leviathan. According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:
"Perched on the hull of a wrecked Soviet freighter, a team of deep-sea miners led by head oceanographer Steven Beck comes face to face with a mutant creature that's the product of a failed genetic experiment."
"Perched on the hull of a wrecked Soviet freighter, a team of deep-sea miners led by head oceanographer Steven Beck comes face to face with a mutant creature that's the product of a failed genetic experiment."
A star is born ... and this one's got wheels! On this day in 1989 (in Australia), Roller Blade Warriors: Taken By Force skated into the home video marketplace. Written (in part) and directed by Donald G. Jackson, the SciFi/Fantasy starred Kathleen Kinmont, John Damon, and Elizabeth Kaitan. According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:
"In the future, a warrior nun on roller skates must rescue a seer, who is to be sacrificed by a band of mutants."
"In the future, a warrior nun on roller skates must rescue a seer, who is to be sacrificed by a band of mutants."
A star is born! On this day in 1990 (in the U.S.), the Gremlins were back in action with the theatrical release of Gremlins 2: The New Batch. Directed by Joe Dante and Chuck Jones, the SciFi/Fantasy starred Zach Galligan, Phoebe Cates, and Howie Mandel. According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:
"The Gremlins are back, and this time, they've taken control of a New York City media mogul's high-tech skyscraper."
"The Gremlins are back, and this time, they've taken control of a New York City media mogul's high-tech skyscraper."
On this day in 1990 (in Japan), Tremors emerged from beneath the earth. According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:
"Natives of a small isolated town defend themselves against strange underground creatures which are killing them one by one."
"Natives of a small isolated town defend themselves against strange underground creatures which are killing them one by one."
A star is born! On this day in 2004, The Chronicles of Riddick continued in a direct-to-DVD animated release called Dark Fury. According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:
"After escaping from a desert planet, Escaped convict Richard B. Riddick and his two companions, Jack and Imam are captured by a crew of bounty hunters of the vessel "Kublah-Khan" commanded by a imperial woman named Antonia Chillingsworth and her chief henchman Junner. Riddick discovers Chillingsworth has her own museum on-board and she collects the galaxy's most-wanted criminals and instead of delivering them to penal colonies and claiming the bounty, Chillingsworth turns them into living statues and Riddick has become the latest addition to her collection."
"After escaping from a desert planet, Escaped convict Richard B. Riddick and his two companions, Jack and Imam are captured by a crew of bounty hunters of the vessel "Kublah-Khan" commanded by a imperial woman named Antonia Chillingsworth and her chief henchman Junner. Riddick discovers Chillingsworth has her own museum on-board and she collects the galaxy's most-wanted criminals and instead of delivering them to penal colonies and claiming the bounty, Chillingsworth turns them into living statues and Riddick has become the latest addition to her collection."
A star is born ... and this one might just fit in the palm of your hand! On this day in 2006 (in the U.S.), Dark Storm enjoyed its first broadcast television airing. Directed by Jason Bourque, the SciFi/Fantasy starred Stephen Baldwin, Rob LaBelle, and Gardiner Millar. According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:
"Racing against time and greedy weapons dealers, a group of scientists led by Dr Gray must stop the Dark Matter discovery they made from destroying the world."
"Racing against time and greedy weapons dealers, a group of scientists led by Dr Gray must stop the Dark Matter discovery they made from destroying the world."
A star is born! On this day in 2007, the SciFi/Indie prospect better known as One Day Like Rain played for audiences in attendance of the Seattle International Film Festival. According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:
"A teenage girl living in California suburbia devises a metaphysical experiment designed to save the world from what she sees as an impending doom...but the results of such an experiment prove to be both beneficial and destructive."
"A teenage girl living in California suburbia devises a metaphysical experiment designed to save the world from what she sees as an impending doom...but the results of such an experiment prove to be both beneficial and destructive."
A star is born ... and this one's musical! On this day in 2012 (in the U.S.), the good people attending the Los Angeles Film Festival were treated to the debut of The History Of Future Folk. Directed by the team of John Mitchell and Jeremy Kipp Walker, the SciFi/Comedy starred Nils d'Aulaire, Jay Klaitz, and Julie Ann Emery. According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:
"The possibly exaggerated origin story of the real life alien bluegrass band, Future Folk, that has been playing for NYC audiences for the better part of a decade."
"The possibly exaggerated origin story of the real life alien bluegrass band, Future Folk, that has been playing for NYC audiences for the better part of a decade."
A star is born! On this day in 2013 (in the U.S.), Europa Report enjoyed its first theatrical exhibition ever when it was screened for audiences in attendance of the Los Angeles Film Festival. Directed by Sebastian Cordero from a story by Philip Gelatt, the SciFi/Fantasy starred Sharlto Copley, Michael Nyqvist, and Christian Camargo. According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:
"An international crew of astronauts undertakes a privately funded mission to search for life on Jupiter's fourth largest moon."
"An international crew of astronauts undertakes a privately funded mission to search for life on Jupiter's fourth largest moon."
A star is born ... and it's the end of the world as we know it! On this day in 2013 (in the U.S.), the audiences in attendance of the Los Angeles Film Festival were treated to the first theatrical screening of Goodbye World. Written (in part) and directed by Denis Henry Hennelly, the SciFi/Drama starred Adrian Grenier, Kid Cudi, and Mckenna Grace. According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:
"When a mysterious terrorist attack causes chaos in the cities, a group of friends take refuge in their countryside cabin. But the challenges of living in a post-apocalyptic world soon take their toll on relationships within the group."
"When a mysterious terrorist attack causes chaos in the cities, a group of friends take refuge in their countryside cabin. But the challenges of living in a post-apocalyptic world soon take their toll on relationships within the group."
On this day in 1956, Science Fiction Theatre aired "The Missing Waveband." This served as the eleventh episode of the program's second season, and here's the plot summary as provided by IMDB.com:
"Dr. Vincent Milhurst confesses to some fellow scientists that he did not devise the calculations that make stable satellites possible. Instead, they came from an unknown voice on a newly-found radio frequency. When they finally trace the signal, they discover it's originating 367 million miles away from Earth."
"Dr. Vincent Milhurst confesses to some fellow scientists that he did not devise the calculations that make stable satellites possible. Instead, they came from an unknown voice on a newly-found radio frequency. When they finally trace the signal, they discover it's originating 367 million miles away from Earth."
Star Trek: The Next Generation's fourth season finale, "Redemption, Part 1," gets an awful lot of love from Trek fans, and I guess it's deserving. I always found it a bit s-l-o-w for my tastes -- a lukewarm follow-up to the vastly superior events set in motion by "Sins of the Father." It certainly had the epic scope deserving of a finale; I guess I just expected a bit more from it. The episode aired in TV syndication on this day back in 1991.
On this day in 2007, Stargate: SG-1 aired "Dominion" as the nineteenth episode of the long-running program's tenth season. According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:
"Vala is on the run again, this time from the SGC who believe that Adria is implanting information in her mother. They declare Vala to be a risk but she manages to get away through the gate using a cloaking device. Adria soon tracks her down and they set off to follow the information in her dream - information that should lead them to Athena's treasure. What Vala doesn't know - because her memory has been wiped clean - is that it's all a trap set up by the SGC to capture Adria. It all goes wrong however and it's Ba'al who takes Adria prisoner. SG-1 get Adria back, but it seems that Ba'al had his own special plans for her. SG-1 soon finds itself with the opportunity to eliminate both of it's greatest threats."
"Vala is on the run again, this time from the SGC who believe that Adria is implanting information in her mother. They declare Vala to be a risk but she manages to get away through the gate using a cloaking device. Adria soon tracks her down and they set off to follow the information in her dream - information that should lead them to Athena's treasure. What Vala doesn't know - because her memory has been wiped clean - is that it's all a trap set up by the SGC to capture Adria. It all goes wrong however and it's Ba'al who takes Adria prisoner. SG-1 get Adria back, but it seems that Ba'al had his own special plans for her. SG-1 soon finds itself with the opportunity to eliminate both of it's greatest threats."
On this day in 2010 (in Belgium and the Netherlands), Primeval aired the tenth episode of the program's third season. According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:
"Sarah and Becker battle giant insects who have come through the rift at Johnson's H.Q. whilst Abby, Connor and Danny pursue Helen Cutter through the anomaly she has created. Her plan is to travel back to Africa in the year four million B.C. in order to stop the evolution of human life. With Connor injured Danny faces her alone but has an unexpected ally to help him save the world. Can he make it back to his own time before the anomaly closes?"
"Sarah and Becker battle giant insects who have come through the rift at Johnson's H.Q. whilst Abby, Connor and Danny pursue Helen Cutter through the anomaly she has created. Her plan is to travel back to Africa in the year four million B.C. in order to stop the evolution of human life. With Connor injured Danny faces her alone but has an unexpected ally to help him save the world. Can he make it back to his own time before the anomaly closes?"
On this day in 2014, Star Trek Continues aired "Fairest Of Them All." This served as the third episode of the program's only season, and here's the plot summary as provided by IMDB.com:
"This sequel to the TOS episode "Mirror Mirror" picks up the story in the alternate universe immediately after. Spock plans to rebel against the Empire in a quest for peace, but first must plot against Kirk to take control of the Enterprise."
"This sequel to the TOS episode "Mirror Mirror" picks up the story in the alternate universe immediately after. Spock plans to rebel against the Empire in a quest for peace, but first must plot against Kirk to take control of the Enterprise."
On this day in 2017, The Ministry of Time aired "Tiempo de hechizos." This served as the third episode in the program's third season, and here's the plot summary as provided by IMDB.com:
"Gustavo Adolfo Becquer writes a tenth letter to the nine original ones from "From My Cell". As they attempt to correct this, the Ministry of Time tumbles into the supernatural when the trio arrives to strange town surrounded by witchcraft legends, and a mysterious woman presumed dead 300 years before."
"Gustavo Adolfo Becquer writes a tenth letter to the nine original ones from "From My Cell". As they attempt to correct this, the Ministry of Time tumbles into the supernatural when the trio arrives to strange town surrounded by witchcraft legends, and a mysterious woman presumed dead 300 years before."
On this day in 1952, The Shadow radio serial aired "Death Walks Underground." According to our friends at The Shadow Wiki, it would appear that all details involving this particular tale have been lost to history. Not even The Shadow knows!
