Apologies, friends, but I can tell you next-to-nothing about the YouTube Red SciFi Originals program better known under its title of Impulse. I can tell you that all of its first season episodes premiered on this day in 2018 (I'll summarize them in the below Television Section), but that's about it. I have read that it's somehow loosely associated with Doug Liman's Jumper (2008) -- a bit of an oft-overlooked SciFi flick -- but that's all I know. Here's the series' premise as provided by IMDB.com:
"16-year-old Henry Coles is an outsider in her new town of Reston, New York. With a major chip on her shoulder and no friends, she remains withdrawn and isolated, but everything changes when a traumatic encounter with a classmate triggers something deep within Henry- unleashing a power she cannot control."
"16-year-old Henry Coles is an outsider in her new town of Reston, New York. With a major chip on her shoulder and no friends, she remains withdrawn and isolated, but everything changes when a traumatic encounter with a classmate triggers something deep within Henry- unleashing a power she cannot control."
Since Science Fiction's inception, some folks have never been able to effectively separate 'camp' from 'classic.' To be fair, there is a fine line separating the two: one man's Star Wars is another man's kids' programming, and there's nothing wrong with that. Indeed, vintage pulp authors -- those of the very first to explore SciFi alongside Fantasy -- embraced the scantily clad space princess, putting her up on a pedestal for heroes everywhere to admire as well as (ahem) lust over. Such is the nature of the genre.
For all of its warts (and believe me this film has warts), Galaxina still possesses an intrinsic charm because the story sets its own rules and plays by them faithfully to its campy finish. Playboy model-turned-actress Dorothy Stratten played the titular female android of the film's name, and she did so with equal parts whimsy and flirtatiousness. The film never made her a star (she died under tragic circumstances before that could happen), but it certainly gave her a spot in the annals of SciFi History.
Galaxina opened theatrically on this day in 1980.
For all of its warts (and believe me this film has warts), Galaxina still possesses an intrinsic charm because the story sets its own rules and plays by them faithfully to its campy finish. Playboy model-turned-actress Dorothy Stratten played the titular female android of the film's name, and she did so with equal parts whimsy and flirtatiousness. The film never made her a star (she died under tragic circumstances before that could happen), but it certainly gave her a spot in the annals of SciFi History.
Galaxina opened theatrically on this day in 1980.
Sadly, today's generation doesn't recognize the name of 'Commando Cody' except quite probably for its survival in the Star Wars Prequel Trilogy. As I understand it, that was George Lucas' way of giving a nod to the days of the motion picture serials, many of which influenced him in telling his grand Star Wars story the way he did. In any event, Richard Crane enjoyed a bit of screen time in Commando Cody: Sky Marshal Of The Universe when it screened originally in 1955. He also enjoyed appearances aboard Mysterious Island (1951), Rocky Jones Space Ranger, The Alligator People (1959), and Men Into Space. Though he's no longer with us, Crane was born on this day in 1918. [Source: IMDB.com]
You'd better check yourself, Jan Rubes: nobody but nobody puts a gun to the head of FBI Special Agent Dana Scully and gets away with it! The talented actor enjoyed roles aboard such properties as The New Avengers, Murder In Space (1985), War Of The Worlds, The X-Files, The Outer Limits, Stargate SG-1, and Anthrax (2001). Though he's no longer with us, Rubes was born on this day in 1920. [Source: IMDB.com]
Long before Arnold Schwarzenegger flexed his muscles in pursuit of Fantasy-film status, the musclebound Ed Fury did much the same in pictures like Valley Of The Lions (1961) and Ursus In The Land Of Fire (1963). So far as genre properties go, he also found work in Abbott And Costello Go To Mars (1953), The Wild Women Of Wongo (1958), Colossus And The Amazon Queen (1960), Star Trek, and Dinosaur Valley Girls (1996). Fury was born on this day in 1928. [Source: IMDB.com]
In an odd and unexpected bit of SciFi homonyms, the late Joan Marshall paid a visit to the first season of Star Trek in an episode titled "Court Martial." She also enjoyed a bit of screen time aboard Men Into Space and Rod Serling's The Twilight Zone for good measure. Though she's no longer with us, Marshall was born on this day in 1931. [Source: IMDB.com]
In a career that spanned six decades, the venerable Billie Whitelaw even gave Science Fiction a good look with a guest role aboard the cult favorite series, Space:1999. Though she's no longer with us, Whitelaw was born on this day in 1932. [Source: IMDB.com]
Sorry, folks, but I am not a fan of musicals. Still, I suppose if you're Levi Stubbs and you provided the voice for a man-eating plant from outer space as he did in Little Shop Of Horrors that you deserve a proper birthday shout-out. So there it is. Though he's no longer with us, Stubbs was born on this day in 1936. [Source: IMDB.com]
The lovely Erica Hagen enjoyed a guest visit to TV's Land Of The Lost, definitely one of the more kid-friendly SciFi Saturday morning serials of the 1970's. Her resume also boasts appearances to the seminal Soylent Green (1973) as well as CBS's Wonder Woman. Though she's no longer with us, Hagen was born on this day in 1946. [Source: IMDB.com]
Actor Robert Englund is vastly more well known for his work in the Nightmare on Elm Streets movies, but sci-fi fans known him best as 'Willie' from the 1980's miniseries and TV shows, V. Englund was born on this day in 1947.
God bless the blue collar working mentality of genre actor Gary Graham! (He's pictured above, left, from TV's Alien Nation.) He's always got something interesting in the pipeline, and that means SciFi fans get to see him all over the place. He's booked roles in such properties as The Incredible Hulk, Robot Jox, M.A.N.T.I.S., Star Trek: Voyager, Crusade, Seven Days, Star Trek: Enterprise, Star Trek: Of Gods and Men, Universal Dead, Prelude to Axanar, Axanar, and Star Trek: Renegades. Graham was born on this day in 1950.
The thing I've always found most interesting about Science Fiction as a genre is that so, so, so many relatively big name or small name stars wouldn't even think about taking the lead in a TV SciFi series ... but many of those same smilers will happily jump at the chance to enjoy the lesser fame of a minor, cameo-style role in any number of big-tentpole flicks. Such is the case with Harvey Fierstein, who only appeared briefly (but memorably) in 1996's perfect popcorn flick, Independence Day. Fierstein was born on this day in 1954.
Danny Webb hopped aboard the great SciFi ship that is the BBC's Doctor Who in its second (rebooted) season, playing Mr. Jefferson in both "The Satan Pit" and "The Impossible Planet." The versatile actor has also appeared on The Young Indiana Jones Chronicles, Alien3, Space Precinct, Starhunter, and many many more far more conventional projects. Webb was born on this day in 1958.
The lovely Amanda Pays had a solid entry into genre work in the 1980's, appearing in CBS's The Flash series as well as the seminal Max Headroom. Currently, she's turned up in a great guest starring capacity on the CW's new The Flash series. Pays was born on this day in 1959.
I often have to remind folks that Science Fiction isn't all spaceships and ray guns and that there is actually some very substantive work done out there in TV in the genre. Today's evidence: AMC's fascinating Humans, a relatively conventional drama exploring how our society might inevitably cope with the introduction of synthetic 'partners' to our daily existence. The talented Josie Lawrence enjoyed a few appearances on the show, and she's also visited Wizards Vs. Aliens and Amazon's Good Omens. Lawrence was born on this day in 1959. [Source: IMDB.com]
Awwwww. When she was but an urchin, the young Lisabeth Shatner went to work with dear daddy (aka William Shatner) and scored an uncredited role in the Star Trek episode of "Miri." Shatner was born on this day in 1961. [Source: IMDB.com]
Dreamy Sydney Walsh has respectably dabbled in genre entertainment, securing guest roles aboard such properties at The Twilight Zone (1985), Mann & Machine, Viper, M.A.N.T.I.S., The Sentinel, The Tomorrow Man (1996), and Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman. Walsh was born on this day in 1961.
The lovely Alex Datcher had a guest role aboard Star Trek: The Next Generation's seventh season opener, and she also made an appearance on the cult favorite Sliders. Datcher was born on this day in 1962.
Actor Jason Isaacs is one of those fellows that you see in everything, and you like him in practically everything he does. Too bad he can't land a great sci-fi series! NBC's Awake (tv series) was pretty close, but it ended up being a bit more modern-day fantasy than anything else. He's also provided his voice to one of the Inquisitors for Star Wars: Rebels television program. Even more recently, he sat in the captain's chair aboard the controversial Star Trek: Discovery. Isaacs was born on this day in 1963. [Source: IMDB.com]
Always, always remember to dress the part, people! That's what Anthony Starke did for his work opposite George Clooney in Return Of The Killer Tomates (1988). He's also paid SciFi and Fantasy his respects with work in The Flash (CBS), The Adventures Of Brisco County Jr., Charmed, Angel, Journeyman, and Moonlight. Starke was born on this day in 1963. [Source: IMDB.com]
In the summer of 2015, Paul Giamatti played an earthquake specialist who properly predicted the mother of all earthquakes that spelled certain doom in San Andreas ... but back in the summer of 2001 he was showing us what a real Apocalypse for man might look like as the ape Limbo in Timothy Burton's Planet of the Apes reboot. Giamatti was born on this day in 1967.
Adult film temptress Kim Yates made the most of her time in the industry following the good ol' grin-and-bear-it policy. Genre fans probably couldn't get enough of her time aboard such projects as Sex Files: Alien Erotica (1998) and Timegate: Tales Of The Saddle Tramps (1999). Yates was born on this day in 1969. [Source: IMDB.com]
After surviving ABC's Lost, actress Sonya Walger -- who's just lovely, isn't she? -- took a bigger role as part of ABC's FlashForward, a show that largely sputtered out of control very quickly and never quite recovered. Still, Walger is a welcome addition wherever she shows up. She was born on this day in 1974.
For the record, Staci Keanan is not exactly known for her work in Science Fiction much less genre entertainment in general. She did, however, guest aboard Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman. Keanan was born on this day in 1975.
Brave Kyra Zagorsky did what she could to keep all of mankind safe from some very nasty airborne viruses while playing Dr. Julia Walker aboard Syfy's Helix for two seasons. The talented actress also enjoyed a terrific recurring role on Continuum as well as some guest-starring spots on Smallville, Stargate: Atlantis, Fringe, SGU: Stargate Universe, and Soldiers of the Apocalypse. Zagorsky was born on this day in 1976.
Ahem. Screenwriter Jonathan Nolan has certainly taken a stab at the world of genre with his attempt to cohesively update Michael Crichton's Westworld for HBO's discriminating audience. Nolan was born on this day in 1976. [Source: IMDB.com]
Sassy Aussie Jacinta Stapleton has made all that many trips into the realm of Science Fiction, but she did have a guest role aboard The Lost World worthy of a mention. Stapleton was born on this day in 1979.
Easy-on-the-eyes actress Amber Borycki found herself racing against time to avoid becoming easy-to-digest in the Syfy telefilm, Beyond Loch Ness (2008). Borycki was born on this day in 1983.
Canadian-born Lyndie Greenwood entered the realm of TV Fantasy with a role aboard Fox TV's Sleepy Hollow. She's also scored visits to Lost Girl and The Expanse. Greenwood was born on this day in 1983. [Source: IMDB.com]
While it certainly wasn't one of the biggest roles in the Star Wars Prequels, it was arguably one of the coolest ... and young Daniel Logan (seated above on left from Star Wars: Episode II - Attack of the Clones) played the young Boba Fett, the character who would grow up to become the most feared bounty hunter in the galaxy. Logan was born on this day in 1987.
Earlier in her professional career, the delicious Paula Brancati dabbled in the realm of small screen Fantasy with a top role aboard Dark Oracle. She also enjoyed a small role aboard 2005's Painkiller Jane telefilm from MGM Television. Brancati was born on this day in 1989. [Source: IMDB .com]
Fresh-faced Ellie Kendrick shone as one of the members of Bran Stark's traveling entourage (for a time, anyway) aboard HBO's Game Of Thrones. She also participated in the small screen Superhero serial Misfits in a recurring role. Kendrick was born on this day in 1990. [Source: IMDB.com]
Model and actress Baylee Curran has grown used to seeing her name up in the lights. Also a beauty queen pageant contestant, she's turned heads with work in such properties as Joker Rising and the forthcoming Space Juice. Curran was born on this day in 1991. [Source: IMDB.com]
With her work aboard such thought-provoking SciFi and Fantasy serials as Jordskott and Netflix's The Rain, newcomer Alba August's star is certainly on-the-rise. August was born on this day in 1993. [Source: IMDB.com]
A star is born! On this day in 1954 (in the U.S.), The Bowery Boys Meet The Monsters tried to sink its teeth into the domestic box office! Written (in part) and directed by Edward Bernds, the Horror/Comedy starred Leo Gorcey, Huntz Hall, and Bernard Gorcey; and here's the plot summary as provided by IMDB.com:
"Slip, Sach and the rest of the Bowery Boys enter a haunted house, where they engage in slapstick with the Gravesend Family which has one Creepy Butler, 2 Mad Scientists a crazy old woman with a Man eating Plant a Savage Gorilla, an 8 foot tall Robot and a Vampiress."
"Slip, Sach and the rest of the Bowery Boys enter a haunted house, where they engage in slapstick with the Gravesend Family which has one Creepy Butler, 2 Mad Scientists a crazy old woman with a Man eating Plant a Savage Gorilla, an 8 foot tall Robot and a Vampiress."
On this day in 1974 (in the Netherlands), folks were treated to one of the truly great pictures in Science Fiction: Soylent Green enjoyed a theatrical release. The feature starred Charlton Heston, Edward G. Robinson, and Leigh Taylor-Young, and here's the plot summary that's provided via IMDB.com:
"In the world ravaged by the greenhouse effect and overpopulation, an NYPD detective investigates the murder of a big company CEO."
For the record:
I always thought that Soylent Green was really one of the first "environmentally conscious" Science Fiction films, something which tried to look at our world as a whole and what we were perhaps doing to it. I'd argue that it certainly sparked a trend in SciFi flicks to go a bit deeper into subject matter than just warp drive and laser pistols. The film was recognized by many to be worthy of acclaim. In 1974, it won the Nebula Award for Best Dramatic Presentation as well as taking the Grand Prize at the Avoriaz Fantastic Film Festival. In 1975, it won the Golden Scroll for Best Picture from the Academy of Science Fiction, Fantasy, and Horror Films.
"In the world ravaged by the greenhouse effect and overpopulation, an NYPD detective investigates the murder of a big company CEO."
For the record:
I always thought that Soylent Green was really one of the first "environmentally conscious" Science Fiction films, something which tried to look at our world as a whole and what we were perhaps doing to it. I'd argue that it certainly sparked a trend in SciFi flicks to go a bit deeper into subject matter than just warp drive and laser pistols. The film was recognized by many to be worthy of acclaim. In 1974, it won the Nebula Award for Best Dramatic Presentation as well as taking the Grand Prize at the Avoriaz Fantastic Film Festival. In 1975, it won the Golden Scroll for Best Picture from the Academy of Science Fiction, Fantasy, and Horror Films.
On this day in 1975, the SciFi/Horror feature better known as Bug creeped and crawled into existence. The film starred Bradford Dillman and Joanna Miles, and here's the plot summary from IMDB.com:
"An earthquake releases a strain of mutant cockroaches with the ability to start fires, which proceed to cause destructive chaos in a small town. The studies carried out by scientist James Parmiter, however, reveal an intent with much more far-reaching consequences."
"An earthquake releases a strain of mutant cockroaches with the ability to start fires, which proceed to cause destructive chaos in a small town. The studies carried out by scientist James Parmiter, however, reveal an intent with much more far-reaching consequences."
Yowsa! Somebody looks hungry! On this day in 1986, the remade Invaders From Mars premiered theatrically. I didn't see this one in theatres, but I'm pretty sure I've seen it on home video. Don't remember much of it. Here's the plot summary from IMDB.com:
"In this remake of the classic 50s SF tale, a boy tries to stop an invasion of his town by aliens who take over the the minds of his parents, his least-liked schoolteacher and other townspeople. With the aid of the school nurse the boy enlists the aid of the U.S. Marines."
"In this remake of the classic 50s SF tale, a boy tries to stop an invasion of his town by aliens who take over the the minds of his parents, his least-liked schoolteacher and other townspeople. With the aid of the school nurse the boy enlists the aid of the U.S. Marines."
A star is born! On this day in 1986, the gloriously lukewarm SpaceCamp opened in theatres, giving a group of young astronauts-in-training the chance to prove they have 'the right stuff' when they find themselves accidentally launched into space! Directed by Harry Winer, the SciFi/Drama starred Kate Capshaw, Lea Thompson, and the late Kelly Preston; and here's the plot summary as provided by IMDB.com:
"American kids go to a space camp during the summer holidays. They learn how to operate the Space Shuttle. A team consisting of a guy who just entered to meet girls, a wanna be astronaut and an instructor who wanted to go on a mission instead of teaching can sit in the Shuttle while testing the engines. Then they're launched by mistake ..."
"American kids go to a space camp during the summer holidays. They learn how to operate the Space Shuttle. A team consisting of a guy who just entered to meet girls, a wanna be astronaut and an instructor who wanted to go on a mission instead of teaching can sit in the Shuttle while testing the engines. Then they're launched by mistake ..."
- If you're interested in more, then check out SciFiHistory.Net's review of SpaceCamp right here!
On this day in 1986, the Animated/SciFi film The Cosmic Eye opened up the eyes of its audience. According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's what this project was all about:
"Earth is visited by a race of aliens, who issue an ultimatum: either peace or complete destruction."
"Earth is visited by a race of aliens, who issue an ultimatum: either peace or complete destruction."
On this day in 1991 (in Czechoslovakia), Aliens opened up to monster business at the box office. Written (in part) and directed by James Cameron, the SciFi/Thriller starred Sigourney Weaver, Michael Biehn, and Lance Henriksen; and here's the plot summary as provided by IMDB.com:
"Fifty-seven years after surviving an apocalyptic attack aboard her space vessel by merciless space creatures, Officer Ripley awakens from hyper-sleep and tries to warn anyone who will listen about the predators."
For the record:
Simply put, Aliens was then and remains today nothing short of phenomenal. While the original established the property, I'd argue that it took the sequel to firmly establish it as a proper Science Fiction franchise. Multiple films have explored the growing mythology behind the Xenomorphs, and 20th Century Fox even paired the aliens up with the Predator for a picture or two. Still, Aliens won the Oscars for 'Best Sound Editing' and 'Best Special Effects' at the 1987 Academy Awards, and the picture even garnered an acting nomination for Weaver -- a rarity for a SciFi film.
"Fifty-seven years after surviving an apocalyptic attack aboard her space vessel by merciless space creatures, Officer Ripley awakens from hyper-sleep and tries to warn anyone who will listen about the predators."
For the record:
Simply put, Aliens was then and remains today nothing short of phenomenal. While the original established the property, I'd argue that it took the sequel to firmly establish it as a proper Science Fiction franchise. Multiple films have explored the growing mythology behind the Xenomorphs, and 20th Century Fox even paired the aliens up with the Predator for a picture or two. Still, Aliens won the Oscars for 'Best Sound Editing' and 'Best Special Effects' at the 1987 Academy Awards, and the picture even garnered an acting nomination for Weaver -- a rarity for a SciFi film.
A star is born ... and welcome to Stepford! On this day in 2004 (in the U.S.), the good people of Los Angeles, California were treated to the silver screen premiere of The Stepford Wives. Based on the novel by Ira Levin, this incarnation of the Science Fiction tale was directed by Frank Oz. The cast included Nicole Kidman, Matthew Broderick, and Glenn Close. According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:
"The secret to a Stepford wife lies behind the doors of the Men's Association."
"The secret to a Stepford wife lies behind the doors of the Men's Association."
On this day in 2008, Solar Flare caught fire. (Cinematically, that is.) The SciFi/Actioner starred Michelle Clunie, Tracey Gold, and Chris Brochu, and here's the premise as listed on IMDB.com:
"A young math genius discovers a huge solar storm on the verge of destroying the Earth's power grid and he must alert the world before a powerful businessman stops him."
"A young math genius discovers a huge solar storm on the verge of destroying the Earth's power grid and he must alert the world before a powerful businessman stops him."
A star is born! On this day in 2008 (in Colombia), Marvel's The Incredible Hulk enjoyed its first theatrical presentation ever. Directed by Louis Leterrier, the Fantasy/Action starred Edward Norton, Liv Tyler, and Tim Roth; and here's the plot summary as provided by IMDB.com:
"Bruce Banner, a scientist on the run from the U.S. Government, must find a cure for the monster he turns into whenever he loses his temper."
For the record:
Though the film was largely maligned by Marvel fans and critics alike, I actually enjoyed this one quite a bit as a return to the cinematic format of the more traditional comic book movie. In any event, the Academy Of Science Fiction, Fantasy, And Horror Films enjoyed it enough for the picture to receive a nomination in the category of 'Best Science Fiction Film.' So there!
"Bruce Banner, a scientist on the run from the U.S. Government, must find a cure for the monster he turns into whenever he loses his temper."
For the record:
Though the film was largely maligned by Marvel fans and critics alike, I actually enjoyed this one quite a bit as a return to the cinematic format of the more traditional comic book movie. In any event, the Academy Of Science Fiction, Fantasy, And Horror Films enjoyed it enough for the picture to receive a nomination in the category of 'Best Science Fiction Film.' So there!
A star is born! On this day in 2009, the SciFi/Action film Chrome Angels found its way into our collective consciousness. The feature starred Stacey Dash and Frida Farrell, and here's the plot summary from IMDB.com:
"After completing a string of high-profile robberies, a group of beautiful but deadly biker girls led by the fearless Lady (Stacey Dash) collide with a bar full of mysterious robots disguised as humans. The androids capture half of the biker gang to aid in their quest for world domination. As the girls fight for their freedom, they uncover a scheme more sinister than anyone could have imagined."
"After completing a string of high-profile robberies, a group of beautiful but deadly biker girls led by the fearless Lady (Stacey Dash) collide with a bar full of mysterious robots disguised as humans. The androids capture half of the biker gang to aid in their quest for world domination. As the girls fight for their freedom, they uncover a scheme more sinister than anyone could have imagined."
A star is born! On this day in 2009 (in the United Kingdom), Triple Hit (aka Schrödinger's Girl) enjoyed its only theatrical presentation of record for audiences in attendance of the Swansea Film Festival. The SciFi/Actioner starred Abigail Tarttellin and Alan Convy, and here's the plot summary from IMDB.com:
"Rebecca is a disgraced scientists carrying out illegal experiments to confirm the existence and begin travel between parallel universes.She accidentally cracks the problem. Her counterparts in neighboring universes are also working on the same problem but they but they have their own agendas and things get out of hand."
"Rebecca is a disgraced scientists carrying out illegal experiments to confirm the existence and begin travel between parallel universes.She accidentally cracks the problem. Her counterparts in neighboring universes are also working on the same problem but they but they have their own agendas and things get out of hand."
On this day in 2012, the 1948-produced SciFi/Actioner Unknown Island enjoyed its release on home video. According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:
"An adventure seeker and his fiancée visit an uncharted island, only to find that it is inhabited by deadly dinosaurs and other creatures ready to attack."
"An adventure seeker and his fiancée visit an uncharted island, only to find that it is inhabited by deadly dinosaurs and other creatures ready to attack."
Edge of Tomorrow is one slick production. It's a Science Fiction movie wrapped up inside a War Movie trapped deeply inside a Science Fiction movie all over again. Unlike others, I don't think it's entirely perfect -- I'm still not quite sure how a villain with the ability to control time could ever be defeated -- but I do think it's smart and boasts some of the best performances in a SciFi film in quite some time. The tidy little epic premiered on this day in 2014, and here's the plot summary from IMDB.com:
"A military officer is brought into an alien war against an extraterrestrial enemy who can reset the day and know the future. When this officer is enabled with the same power, he teams up with a Special Forces warrior to try and end the war."
"A military officer is brought into an alien war against an extraterrestrial enemy who can reset the day and know the future. When this officer is enabled with the same power, he teams up with a Special Forces warrior to try and end the war."
A star is born! On this day in 2015, Star Leaf combined Horror and SciFi with a heavy influence of recreational medicine. The feature starred Richard Cranor and Julian Gavilanes, and here's the plot summary from IMDB.com:
"Hikers find a secret grove of extra-terrestrial marijuana and must fight for their lives when they anger the other-worldly forces protecting the plants."
"Hikers find a secret grove of extra-terrestrial marijuana and must fight for their lives when they anger the other-worldly forces protecting the plants."
On this day in 2017, the SciFi/Indie feature Rogue Warrior: Robot Fighter premiered. The feature starred Tracey Birdsall and William Kircher, and here's the plot summary as provided by IMDB.com:
"A few decades from now - Sienna, a rebellious robot-fighting arms dealer, lives on a post-apocalyptic Earth. When the cities start to fall under the control of the A.I. Scourge, a hyper-weaponized robot army, Sienna decides to leave the Earth and journey to the centre of the galaxy, seeking a mythical weapon that can neutralize any form of A.I.Pursued by giant machines, Sienna loses everything she cares about in an effort to save the last vestiges of humanity in an A.I. controlled galaxy."
"A few decades from now - Sienna, a rebellious robot-fighting arms dealer, lives on a post-apocalyptic Earth. When the cities start to fall under the control of the A.I. Scourge, a hyper-weaponized robot army, Sienna decides to leave the Earth and journey to the centre of the galaxy, seeking a mythical weapon that can neutralize any form of A.I.Pursued by giant machines, Sienna loses everything she cares about in an effort to save the last vestiges of humanity in an A.I. controlled galaxy."
On this day in 1952, Tales Of Tomorrow aired "The Exile." This served as the thirty-sixth episode of the program's first season, and -- despite searching -- I've been unable to locate a plot summary on the world wide web.
On this day in 1964, "The Bride of Sacrifice" aired as part of Doctor Who's first season. Here's the episode summary from IMDB.com:
"While the Doctor tries to find a way back to the TARDIS, Tlotoxl continues to plot Barbara's downfall and sees an opening when Susan questions Aztec custom."
"While the Doctor tries to find a way back to the TARDIS, Tlotoxl continues to plot Barbara's downfall and sees an opening when Susan questions Aztec custom."
On this day in 1970, Doctor Who aired "Inferno: Part 5." This served as the twenty-third episode in the program's seventh season, and here's the plot summary from IMDB.com:
"The earth's crust has been penetrated and, while the Doctor and Greg try to contain the disaster, the Doctor begins to realise the planet has passed the point of no return."
"The earth's crust has been penetrated and, while the Doctor and Greg try to contain the disaster, the Doctor begins to realise the planet has passed the point of no return."
On this day in 2008, Syfy aired the ninth episode of Battlestar Galactica's fourth season. The hour was titled "The Hub," and here's the plot summary as provided by IMDB.com:
"The Hybrid keeps jumping the basestar, and Roslin has visions. The three, D'Anna, is un-boxed. Humans and Cylons engage in a battle to destroy the Resurrection Hub. Baltar is badly wounded and Roslin has to decide whether or not to help him."
"The Hybrid keeps jumping the basestar, and Roslin has visions. The three, D'Anna, is un-boxed. Humans and Cylons engage in a battle to destroy the Resurrection Hub. Baltar is badly wounded and Roslin has to decide whether or not to help him."
On this day in 2008, Doctor Who aired "The Doctor's Daughter." This served as the sixth episode in the program's fourth season, and here's the plot summary from IMDB.com:
"Caught in the middle of a war between the Humans and the Hath in the planet Messaline, the Doctor finds himself once again a father."
"Caught in the middle of a war between the Humans and the Hath in the planet Messaline, the Doctor finds himself once again a father."
On this day in 2009, Primeval aired the tenth episode of its third season. According to our friends at the reliable IMDB.com, here's what all the fuss was about:
"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 2011, Syfy's Sanctuary aired "Carentan." This served as the eighteenth episode in the program's third season, and here's the plot summary that's provided by IMDB.com:
"The Sanctuary receives reports of unexplained disappearances in Carentan in the Normandy region of France and sets off to investigate the strange occurrences."
"The Sanctuary receives reports of unexplained disappearances in Carentan in the Normandy region of France and sets off to investigate the strange occurrences."
On this day in 2018, YouTube Originals entered the realm of Science Fiction with the debut of all episodes for its program called Impulse. Its first season consisted of ten closely-linked episodes, and I'll present the plot summaries for each of them below:
Pilot (s01e01):
"When Cleo's boyfriend, Thomas, decides to sell Henry's car, Henry enlists the help of high school basketball star, Clay Boone, to steal it back. But when Henry experiences inexplicable seizures, things quickly escalate beyond her control."
State Of Mind (s01e02):
"After a visit with a neurologist, Henry hopes her new meds will fix everything. Meanwhile, Bill Boone attempts to identify his son Clay's attacker."
Treading Water (s01e03):
"Rattled by her newfound power, Henry tests her ability with the help of Thomas's daughter, Jenna Hope, and fellow outsider, Townes Linderman."
Vita/Mors (s01e04):
"After finding herself in an unknown place, Henry seeks out Jenna and Townes in search of some answers."
The Eagle And The Bee (s01e05):
"Left with no one's support, Henry returns to the unknown place only to discover a startling connection to her past."
In Memoriam (s01e06):
"While Henry returns to Reston with someone from her past, Clay faces some harsh truths about his new reality."
He Said, She Said (s01e07):
"After Henry and Clay have a fight, Cleo tries to make amends by inviting the Boones over for dinner. But the evening takes a devastating turn."
Awakenings (s01e08):
"As Cleo fights for her daughter's well-being, Henry battles her own inner demons."
They Know Not What They Do (s01e09):
"As Henry sets out to find her mother, Cleo navigates an unwanted showdown between Bill Boone and his business associates."
New Beginnings (s01e10):
"After a heart-to-heart with Cleo, Henry faces a life-altering decision: leave Reston for a fresh start, or stay with the Hope family and confront her enemies."
Pilot (s01e01):
"When Cleo's boyfriend, Thomas, decides to sell Henry's car, Henry enlists the help of high school basketball star, Clay Boone, to steal it back. But when Henry experiences inexplicable seizures, things quickly escalate beyond her control."
State Of Mind (s01e02):
"After a visit with a neurologist, Henry hopes her new meds will fix everything. Meanwhile, Bill Boone attempts to identify his son Clay's attacker."
Treading Water (s01e03):
"Rattled by her newfound power, Henry tests her ability with the help of Thomas's daughter, Jenna Hope, and fellow outsider, Townes Linderman."
Vita/Mors (s01e04):
"After finding herself in an unknown place, Henry seeks out Jenna and Townes in search of some answers."
The Eagle And The Bee (s01e05):
"Left with no one's support, Henry returns to the unknown place only to discover a startling connection to her past."
In Memoriam (s01e06):
"While Henry returns to Reston with someone from her past, Clay faces some harsh truths about his new reality."
He Said, She Said (s01e07):
"After Henry and Clay have a fight, Cleo tries to make amends by inviting the Boones over for dinner. But the evening takes a devastating turn."
Awakenings (s01e08):
"As Cleo fights for her daughter's well-being, Henry battles her own inner demons."
They Know Not What They Do (s01e09):
"As Henry sets out to find her mother, Cleo navigates an unwanted showdown between Bill Boone and his business associates."
New Beginnings (s01e10):
"After a heart-to-heart with Cleo, Henry faces a life-altering decision: leave Reston for a fresh start, or stay with the Hope family and confront her enemies."
On this day in 2018, The Expanse aired "Intransigence." This served as the ninth episode of the program's third season, and here's the plot summary from IMDB.com:
"The Rocinante seeks a new game plan as they attempt to avoid capture; Melba's true motives are revealed; Naomi is torn between identity and ideal; Anna seeks a way to stay aboard the Thomas Prince."
"The Rocinante seeks a new game plan as they attempt to avoid capture; Melba's true motives are revealed; Naomi is torn between identity and ideal; Anna seeks a way to stay aboard the Thomas Prince."
On this day in 1954, The Shadow radio serial aired "The Vision Of Death." According to our friends at The Shadow Wiki, here's the details involving the adventure's plot:
"Heirs of the Randolph fortune await the reading of a will. Meanwhile, a caretaker from the family's estate has visions of the future that come true, including deaths in the family."
"Heirs of the Randolph fortune await the reading of a will. Meanwhile, a caretaker from the family's estate has visions of the future that come true, including deaths in the family."
