Who would Flash Gordon be without his Dale Arden? Jean Rogers played the lovely damsel-in-distress in 1936's Flash Gordon and again in 1938's Flash Gordon Goes To Mars. (She was replaced by another woman for the third largely because both she and the studio wanted to move her beyond roles in serials, of which she'd had a few.) Though one of the best space princesses is no longer with us, Rogers was born on this day in 1916.
[Source: IMDB.com]
[Source: IMDB.com]
Patrick Troughton was only the second man to play the role of the Doctor in the BBC's very own SciFi classic serial, Doctor Who, and he certainly did what he could to make his performance singular. But that work is far from his only credit, and he paid visits to such other properties as Doomwatch, Out Of The Unknown, Frankenstein And The Monster From Hell (1974), The Omen (1976), Space:1999, Sinbad And The Eye Of The Tiger (1977), and Knights Of God. Though he's no longer with us, Troughton was born on this day in 1920.
[Source: IMDB.com]
[Source: IMDB.com]
Actor and director Bruno VeSota certainly gave genre fans something to look at with his pictures The Undead (1957), The Brain Eaters (1958), War Of The Satellites (1958), and Invasion Of The Star Creatures (1962). Though he's no longer with us, VeSota was born on this day in 1922.
[Source: IMDB.com]
[Source: IMDB.com]
Though actor John Copage only enjoyed a single visit to the world of the original Star Trek -- and, even then, in a largely background capacity -- he re-upped for service when Star Trek: The Next Generation rolled onto small screens. In that second tour of duty, he squeezed himself -- again, in a largely background capacity -- into twenty different episodes. Well done, good sir! Though he's no longer with us, Copage was born on this day in 1925.
[Source: IMDB.com]
[Source: IMDB.com]
Actress and scandal-maker Monique van Vooren certainly turned heads during her time in the entertainment business. Genre fans might know her best from work aboard Tarzan And The She-Devil (1953), Fearless Frank (1967), TV's Batman, and Flesh For Frankenstein (1973). Though she's no longer with us, van Vooren was born on this day in 1927.
[Source: IMDB.com]
[Source: IMDB.com]
Many of you are likely unfamiliar with the name of John Keel. Basically, Keel was an investigative journalist who focused in his considerable intellect on understanding subject matter best identified as 'X-Files' material. He penned the original non-fiction book upon which The Mothman Prophecies was based (FYI: if you liked the film, it's a vastly more interesting book!) and has a few other paranormal tomes to his name. Though he's no longer with us, Keel was born on this day in 1930.
[Source: IMDB.com]
[Source: IMDB.com]
Hers was the voice of Lady Penelope for one of the seminal programs of my youth: the glorious Thunderbirds! Along with her husband (of the time) Gerry, Sylvia Anderson wrote and produced some of the most imaginative children's and adult's programming for a generation, bringing to life such franchises as Supercar, Fireball XL5, Stingray, Thunderbirds, Captain Scarlet and the Mysterons, Joe 90, UFO, and Space:1999. Though she's no longer with us, Anderson was born on this day in 1937.
[Source: IMDB.com]
[Source: IMDB.com]
Actor and crooner Hoyt Axton played a small but critical role in Gremlins (1984), purchasing the little Gizmo that set the entire tale in motion. Though he's no longer with us, Axton was born on this day in 1938.
[Source: IMDB.com]
[Source: IMDB.com]
There's absolutely no doubt in my mind that only the most serious Star Trek enthusiasts recognize the name of DC Fontana. During the classic SciFi series' original run, Fontana worked as Roddenberry's secretary, often times putting in credited and uncredited work doctoring scripts for telecast. At a time when there was little or no Trek on the airwaves, it was DC who toiled tirelessly behind-the-scenes to keep the franchise alive. Though she's no longer with us, Fontana was born on this day in 1939.
[Source: IMDB.com]
For the record:
To the lady's credit, her work on "Encounter At Farpoint" earned a 1988 Hugo Awards nomination in the category of 'Best Dramatic Presentation.'
[Source: IMDB.com]
For the record:
To the lady's credit, her work on "Encounter At Farpoint" earned a 1988 Hugo Awards nomination in the category of 'Best Dramatic Presentation.'
Dark City (1998) is one of those flicks I just don't understand. I saw it first theatrically, and it just confused me. Then a director's cut came out on DVD, and I took it in once more. Still nothing. I love it's grim and moody atmosphere, but I just get lost in what it's really all supposed to be about. In any event, the venerable Richard O'Brien played the delicious Mr. Hand in it, and I am thankful for that. O'Brien was born on this day in 1942.
[Source: IMDB.com]
For the record:
In 1999, O'Brien earned a Fangoria Chainsaw Award nomination in the category of 'Best Supporting Actor' for his work aboard Dark City.
[Source: IMDB.com]
For the record:
In 1999, O'Brien earned a Fangoria Chainsaw Award nomination in the category of 'Best Supporting Actor' for his work aboard Dark City.
Wow. Yvonne Horner's IMDB.com profile shows a grand total of three screen credits. Three! And two of them? She's dressed for work in the realm of Fantasy with roles from One Million Years B.C. (1966) and Prehistoric Women (1967). Talk about your typecasting! But if you've got the gift, then why not flaunt it? Though she's no longer with us, Horner was born on this day in 1943.
[Source: IMDB.com]
[Source: IMDB.com]
Growing up, I knew actor Paul Michael Glaser as Starsky from the popular cop procedural Starsky & Hutch, but he's since transitioned into directing. (The picture above is his work directing Arnold Schwarzenegger from The Running Man.) He's also directed an episode of Otherworld and TV's Amazing Stories, along with much more conventional fare. Glaser was born on this day in 1943.
[Source: IMDB.com]
[Source: IMDB.com]
The always interesting Bonnie Bedelia booked a trip into the world of TV's The Outer Limits during its mid-1990's run. Bedelia was born on this day in 1948.
[Source: IMDB.com]
[Source: IMDB.com]
Wow. I imagine that it would've been pretty hard to play a Klingon under all that make-up and costuming, but talent like Robert O'Reilly sure made it look easy. He played Gowron, who started out on Star Trek: The Next Generation but graduated into a much bigger performance on Star Trek: Deep Space Nine. That scowl was one that could move entire world into battle, and O'Reilly did his adopted homeworld proud. Lastly, can I just add that it's precisely because of the great work by stars like O'Reilly that Paramount has really "missed the boat" by failing to greenlight a 'Star Trek: Klingon Empire' series. He was born on this day back in 1950.
[Source: IMDB.com]
[Source: IMDB.com]
Awww! Space exploration is tiring! I guess that's what the lovely Maggie Cooper learned during her tenure with Space Academy. For clarity, she didn't give up on SciFi and made appearances to Death Ray 2000 (1980), Manimal, and Airwolf. Though she's no longer with us, Cooper was born on this day in 1955.
[Source: IMDB.com]
[Source: IMDB.com]
The lovely Jennifer Edwards enjoyed visit to the world of Star Trek: The Next Generation during the program's fifth season. Edwards was born on this day in 1957.
[Source: IMDB.com]
[Source: IMDB.com]
Hollywood producer Amy Pascal make a splash in the Marvel Movie Universe by helping to bring Spider-Man: Into The Spider-Verse to the silver screen in 2018. IMDB.com reports that -- as a producer -- she's also been attached to such projects as Ghostbusters (2016), Spider-Man: Homecoming (2017), Venom (2018), Spider-Man: Into The Spider-Verse (2018), Spider-Man: Far From Home (2019), Venom: Let There Be Carnage (2021), Spider-Man: No Way Home (2021), and Spider-Man: Across The Spider-Verse. Pascal was born on this day in 1958.
[Source: IMDB.com]
For the record:
In 2024, Pascal enjoyed an Academy Awards nomination in the category of 'Best Animated Feature Film' for her work in bringing Spider-Man: Across The Spider-Verse to the silver screen.
[Source: IMDB.com]
For the record:
In 2024, Pascal enjoyed an Academy Awards nomination in the category of 'Best Animated Feature Film' for her work in bringing Spider-Man: Across The Spider-Verse to the silver screen.
As Capt. Deladier in Starship Troopers (1997), actress Brenda Strong really didn't get all that much do, but, boy, did they give her an epic death when she went down with the ship in the film's final, bloody campaign against 'the bugs.' She's appeared in many projects as her skills are in high demand, but on this day join me in wishing her a Happy Birthday! Strong was born on this day in 1960.
[Source: IMDB.com]
[Source: IMDB.com]
Now -- for the record -- I get that Science Fiction probably isn't Marcia Cross's go-to genre; however, she has enjoyed guest roles aboard such properties as Quantum Leap, M.A.N.T.I.S., Target Earth, The Outer Limits (1999), as well as doing some voice work for a few X-Men video games from the 1990's. That's gotta count for something. Plus, SciFi loves the ginger! Cross was born on this day in 1962.
[Source: IMDB.com]
[Source: IMDB.com]
A legend in her own mind, Sarah Jessica Parker finally bucked convention and played to her strengths as the largely brainless, superficial, and a loopy talk show host whose head gets chopped off and fittingly placed on her dog's body in Timothy Burton's near-genius Mars Attacks! (1996) Parker was born on this day in 1965.
[Source: IMDB.com]
For the record:
In 1994, Parker earned a Saturn Awards nomination in the category of 'Best Supporting Actress' for her work aboard Hocus Pocus (1993).
[Source: IMDB.com]
For the record:
In 1994, Parker earned a Saturn Awards nomination in the category of 'Best Supporting Actress' for her work aboard Hocus Pocus (1993).
Kari Matchett has a terrific track record in more contemporary dramas and thrillers, but she has given SciFi fans an opportunity to experience her acting goodness. She's boasted appearances in PSI Factor: Chronicles of the Paranormal, Viper, Poltergeist: The Legacy, Earth: Final Conflict, Cube 2: Hypercube, Wonderfalls, and Invasion. Matchett was born on this day in 1970.
[Source: IMDB.com]
[Source: IMDB.com]
Lovely Lark Voorhies had a guest appearance aboard Star Trek: Deep Space Nine. "Life Support" was a poignant episode wherein Jake Sisko's first experiences with young love were book-ended around the sad reality of Major Kira Nerys having to say goodbye to one of her own. Voorhies was born on this day in 1974.
[Source: IMDB.com]
[Source: IMDB.com]
I always hate admitting it but I was not much of a fan of James Cameron's Avatar. Oh, I appreciated what it did for the genre, I suppose; it's just that I didn't find the story itself all that fresh or original. However, kudos to Laz Alonso for playing Tsu'tey, one of those dreaded boys in blue. Alonso was born on this day in 1974.
[Source: IMDB.com]
[Source: IMDB.com]
Policework and exorcism combined on the silver screen as part of Deliver Us From Evil, a Fantasy/Thriller from the folks at Screen Gems, which cast the talented Edgar Ramirez in a big role. Ramirez was born on this day in 1977.
[Source: IMDB.com]
[Source: IMDB.com]
Don't let the good looks of actress, stuntwoman, and general badass Alina Andrei fool you: she's been turning heads and kicking butt in a host of genre properties since discovering her love of combining the physicality of her rough'n'tumble nature with the desire to catch it all on film. Be sure to check out her impressive resume! Andrei was born on this day in 1978.
[Source: IMDB.com]
[Source: IMDB.com]
Ach! Will talent never learn when I warn them about appearing in a Matt Damon picture? In the case of Maribeth Monroe, she was even shrunk! Well, maybe that was the whole premise behind the SciFi/Comedy Downsizing, but I stand by my advice. Monroe was born on this day in 1978.
[Source: IMDB.com]
[Source: IMDB.com]
Actor Lee Pace capably chewed scenery as the villainous Ronan in the Marvel universe 2014 box office smash, Guardians of the Galaxy. Pace was born on this day in 1979.
[Source: IMDB.com]
[Source: IMDB.com]
The beautiful Tinsel Korey has given genre fans something to appreciate with work in such properties as Tru Calling, Tin Man, Hybrid (2007), Wyvern (2009), the Twilight saga, Sanctuary, and Syfy's Z Nation. Korey was born on this day in 1980.
[Source: IMDB.com]
[Source: IMDB.com]
Oh, Jenny Slate, you can make me laugh! Loved you on the Kroll Show and your appearances on Parks & Recreation were fabulous. Thankfully you made an appearance in the Marvel Movie Universe with a role in Venom (2018) so that I can properly feature you here. Slate was born on this day in 1982.
[Source: IMDB.com]
[Source: IMDB.com]
Sean Faris got all 'duded up' under some minor make-up for the guest starring role of Byron Moore aboard the WB's signature series, Smallville. Faris was born on this day in 1982.
[Source: IMDB.com]
[Source: IMDB.com]
Erik Knudsen knows a thing or two about quality genre projects, having booked significant screen time aboard such franchises as Jericho and Continuum. Knudsen was born on this day in 1988.
[Source: IMDB.com]
[Source: IMDB.com]
Aly Michalka immersed herself in the world of televised Fantasy with work aboard The CW's iZombie during its run. Michalka was born on this day in 1989.
[Source: IMDB.com]
[Source: IMDB.com]
Sorry, folks, I can't tell you anything about the HBO SciFi/Comedy Avenue 5. Honestly, the reviews I read were so bad I decided to pass on it ... but kudos to young Matthew Beard for his work aboard the property. I'll always welcome another player into the realm of SciFi! Beard was born on this day in 1989.
[Source: IMDB.com]
[Source: IMDB.com]
While it isn't accurate to say that I miss TNT's alien invasion drama Falling Skies (too watered down, and a hugely disappointing finale), I do miss seeing most of its young talent, of which the comely Seychelle Gabriel was included. Her sometimes sassy young doctor-in-training made for some interesting developments, though I would've loved for her to be given more screen time. Alas, it is what it is. Gabriel was born on this day in 1991.
[Source: IMDB.com]
[Source: IMDB.com]
Casey King enjoyed a wee bit of screen time -- albeit more than a bit tragic -- for a role aboard Paramount+'s Star Trek: Picard during its run on the pay cable's streaming platform. He's also enjoyed roles in 2-Headed Shark Attack (2012) and Girl Of My Dreams (2013) for good measure. King was born on this day in 1991.
[Source: IMDB.com]
[Source: IMDB.com]
I ask you: what young lady doesn't deserve to be treated like royalty now and again? Well, the lovely Elizabeth Lail played the part, indeed, with work aboard ABC TV's long-running Fantasy Once Upon A Time. Lail was born on this day in 1992.
[Source: IMDB.com]
[Source: IMDB.com]
Relative newcomer Mikey Madison made a big entry into the world of Horror with a role aboard Scream (2022) for Paramount Pictures. Madison was born on this day in 1999.
[Source: IMDB.com]
[Source: IMDB.com]
After lighting up the silver screen in the role of a young 'Rey Palpatine' for Star Wars, Cailey Fleming set her sights on taking out the Dead as part of her daily efforts aboard The Walking Dead. Fleming was born on this day in 2007.
[Source: IMDB.com]
[Source: IMDB.com]
On this day in 1929 (in the U.S.), Aelita: The Queen Of Mars enjoyed its theatrical debut in New York City, New York. Directed by Yakov Protazanov and adapted from a play by Aleksei Tolstoy, the Silent film starred Yuliya Solntseva, Igor Ilyinsky, and Nikolai Tsereteli; and here's the plot summary as provided by IMDB.com:
"A mysterious radio message is beamed around the world, and among the engineers who receive it are Los, the hero, and his colleague Spiridonov. Los is an individualist dreamer. Aelita is the daughter of Tuskub, the ruler of a totalitarian state on Mars in which the working class are put into cold storage when they are not needed. With a telescope, Aelita is able to watch Los. As if by telepathy, Los obsesses about being watched by her. After some hugger-mugger involving the murder of his wife and a pursuing detective, Los takes the identity of Spiridonov and builds a spaceship. With the revolutionary Gusev, he travels to Mars, but the Earthlings and Aelita are thrown into prison by the dictator. Gusev and Los begin a proletarian uprising, and Aelita offers to lead the revolution, but she then establishes her own totalitarian regime. Los is shocked by this development and attempts to stop Aelita, and then reality and fantasy become confused, and Los discovers what has really happened."
"A mysterious radio message is beamed around the world, and among the engineers who receive it are Los, the hero, and his colleague Spiridonov. Los is an individualist dreamer. Aelita is the daughter of Tuskub, the ruler of a totalitarian state on Mars in which the working class are put into cold storage when they are not needed. With a telescope, Aelita is able to watch Los. As if by telepathy, Los obsesses about being watched by her. After some hugger-mugger involving the murder of his wife and a pursuing detective, Los takes the identity of Spiridonov and builds a spaceship. With the revolutionary Gusev, he travels to Mars, but the Earthlings and Aelita are thrown into prison by the dictator. Gusev and Los begin a proletarian uprising, and Aelita offers to lead the revolution, but she then establishes her own totalitarian regime. Los is shocked by this development and attempts to stop Aelita, and then reality and fantasy become confused, and Los discovers what has really happened."
A star is born! On this day in 1929 (in the U.S.), the visionary High Treason enjoyed its first theatrical engagement ever! Directed by Mauriece Elvey, the SciFi/Drama starred Benita Hume, Basil Gill, and Humberston Wright. Here's the plot summary as provided by IMDB.com:
"Women unite to prevent financiers from engineering a second world war."
For the record:
In 1930, the National Board Of Review (in the U.S.) awarded the film with the trophy in the category of 'Top Foreign Films'
"Women unite to prevent financiers from engineering a second world war."
For the record:
In 1930, the National Board Of Review (in the U.S.) awarded the film with the trophy in the category of 'Top Foreign Films'
A star is born! On this day in 1956 (in the U.S.), Indestructible Man proved impervious at the box office. (Can a film do that?) Directed by Jack Pollexfen, the feature starred Lon Chaney Jr., Max Showalter, and Marian Carr. Here's the plot summary as provided by IMDB.com:
"Charles "The Butcher" Benton, a brutal death row inmate gets double-crossed by his crooked lawyer. He gets his chance for revenge when, after he's been executed, a bizarre experiment brings him back to life and more deadly than ever."
"Charles "The Butcher" Benton, a brutal death row inmate gets double-crossed by his crooked lawyer. He gets his chance for revenge when, after he's been executed, a bizarre experiment brings him back to life and more deadly than ever."
A star is born! On this day in 1956 (in the U.S.), World Without End enjoyed its very first theatrical presentation ever. Written and directed by Edward Bernds, this SciFi/Adventure starred Hugh Marlowe, Nancy Gates, and Nelson Leigh, and here's the plot summary as provided by IMDB.com:
"Astronauts returning from a voyage to Mars are caught in a time warp and are propelled into a post-Apocalyptic Earth populated by mutants."
"Astronauts returning from a voyage to Mars are caught in a time warp and are propelled into a post-Apocalyptic Earth populated by mutants."
A star is born! On this day in 1957 (in the Soviet Union), audiences were treated to the theatrical premiere of Ori okeanis saidumloeba. Written (in part) and directed by Konstantine Pipinashvili, the SciFi/Fantasy starred Sergey Stolyarov, Igor Vladimirov, and Sergei Golovanov. According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:
"In post-war years in the Atlantic Ocean under mysterious circumstances the Soviet Arctic motor ship perishes. At the same time in the Pacific Ocean the French Victoire motor ship explodes. The Soviet crew of well equipped Pioneer submarine should find out a cause of death of two motor ships."
"In post-war years in the Atlantic Ocean under mysterious circumstances the Soviet Arctic motor ship perishes. At the same time in the Pacific Ocean the French Victoire motor ship explodes. The Soviet crew of well equipped Pioneer submarine should find out a cause of death of two motor ships."
Looks like we're gonna need a bigger can of Raid! On this day in 1960 (in Finland), audiences were treated to the Beginning Of The End from AB-PT Pictures Corp. Directed by Bert I. Gordon, the SciFi/Horror starred Peter Graves, Peggie Castle, and Morris Ankrum; and here's the plot summary as provided by IMDB.com:
"Enterprising journalist Audrey Ames (Peggie Castle) is determined to get the scoop on enormous grasshoppers that were accidentally created at the Illinois State experimental farm, and she endeavors to save Chicago despite a military cover-up."
"Enterprising journalist Audrey Ames (Peggie Castle) is determined to get the scoop on enormous grasshoppers that were accidentally created at the Illinois State experimental farm, and she endeavors to save Chicago despite a military cover-up."
On this day in 1960 (in West Germany), Bride Of The Monster dished marital bliss by way of some Horror schlock. Written (in part) and directed by the infamous Ed Wood Jr., the film starred Tor Johnson, Bela Lugosi, and Loretta King; and here's the plot summary as provided by IMDB.com:
"A mad doctor attempts to create atomic supermen."
"A mad doctor attempts to create atomic supermen."
On this day in 1963 (in Denmark), George Pal's Atlantis: The Lost Continent sank into theatres. Directed by George Pal, the SciFi/Fantasy starred Sal Ponti, Joyce Taylor, and John Dall. According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:
"A Greek Fisherman brings an Atlantean Princess back to her homeland which is the mythical city of Atlantis. He is enslaved for his trouble. The King is being manipulated by an evil sorcerer who is bent on using a natural resource of Atlantis to take over the world. The Atlanteans, or rather the slaves of Atlantis, are forced to mine a crystalline material which absorbs the suns rays. These crystals can then be used for warmth. The misuse of science has created weapons out of the crystals that can fire a heat ray to destroy whatever it touches."
"A Greek Fisherman brings an Atlantean Princess back to her homeland which is the mythical city of Atlantis. He is enslaved for his trouble. The King is being manipulated by an evil sorcerer who is bent on using a natural resource of Atlantis to take over the world. The Atlanteans, or rather the slaves of Atlantis, are forced to mine a crystalline material which absorbs the suns rays. These crystals can then be used for warmth. The misuse of science has created weapons out of the crystals that can fire a heat ray to destroy whatever it touches."
A star is born! On this day in 1975 (in the Soviet Union), Otroki vo vselennoy (aka Teens In The Universe) enjoyed its big screen debut. Directed by Richard Viktorov from a story by Isai Kuznetsov and Avenir Zak, the SciFi/Fantasy starred Misha Yershov, Aleksandr Grigoryev, and Vladimir Savin. According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:
"Interstellar expedition manned by "pioneers" (Soviet Scouts) reach Alpha Kassiopea to find that smart robots have taken control of the whole planet. Their only goal: to make their masters happy, as they understand it. Happiness is, to them, satisfaction of primitive needs, and removal of "disturbing" emotions such as love and responsibility. Many years ago they reached this goal and thus wiped out the original inhabitants. A few people escaped from "total happiness", and their descendants orbited the planet in a big space station for many generations. Brave Soviet pioneers land on the planet, destroy the robots and return the planet to the descendants."
"Interstellar expedition manned by "pioneers" (Soviet Scouts) reach Alpha Kassiopea to find that smart robots have taken control of the whole planet. Their only goal: to make their masters happy, as they understand it. Happiness is, to them, satisfaction of primitive needs, and removal of "disturbing" emotions such as love and responsibility. Many years ago they reached this goal and thus wiped out the original inhabitants. A few people escaped from "total happiness", and their descendants orbited the planet in a big space station for many generations. Brave Soviet pioneers land on the planet, destroy the robots and return the planet to the descendants."
A star is born! On this day in 1982 (in the Netherlands), Turkey Shoot opened its hunting season for the very first time. (Well ... cinematically, that is.) Directed by Brian Trenchard-Smith, the Dystopian/Thriller starred Steve Railsback, Olivia Hussey, and Michael Craig; and here's the plot summary as provided by IMDB.com:
"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 1983 (in Norway), audiences kinda/sorta saw the future of Special Effects with the theatrical release of Walt Disney's TRON. Written (in part) and directed by Steven Lisberger, the SciFi/Fantasy starred Jeff Bridges, Bruce Boxleitner, and David Warner; and here's the plot summary as provided by IMDB.com:
"A computer hacker is abducted into the digital world and forced to participate in gladiatorial games where his only chance of escape is with the help of a heroic security program."
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.'
"A computer hacker is abducted into the digital world and forced to participate in gladiatorial games where his only chance of escape is with the help of a heroic security program."
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.'
On this day in 1985 (in Brazil), The Terminator roared back through time and onto the big screen. Written (in part) and directed by James Cameron, the SciFi/Thriller starred Arnold Schwarzenegger, Linda Hamilton, and Michael Biehn; and here's the plot summary as provided by IMDB.com:
"A human soldier is sent from 2029 to 1984 to stop an almost indestructible cyborg killing machine, sent from the same year, which has been programmed to execute a young woman whose unborn son is the key to humanity's future salvation."
For the record:
It's impossible to deny the clout James Cameron and Arnold Schwarzenegger earned with the release of this little gem. Yes, it gave them a franchise in the broader scheme of things, but it's an enduring property that continues to produce iterations in film, television, and print which give fans more to consume, if not think about. As for the original flick? The Academy of Science Fiction, Fantasy, and Horror Films was smitten, giving the feature an incredible three Saturn Awards ('Best Make-up,' 'Best Writing,' and 'Best Science Fiction Film') while having to settle for nominations only in four other categories ('Best Music,' 'Best Director,' 'Best Actress,' and 'Best Actor'). Like that unstoppable machine of the title, the franchise refuses to go down for the fight, and I suspect we'll see more of the same in the years ahead.
"A human soldier is sent from 2029 to 1984 to stop an almost indestructible cyborg killing machine, sent from the same year, which has been programmed to execute a young woman whose unborn son is the key to humanity's future salvation."
For the record:
It's impossible to deny the clout James Cameron and Arnold Schwarzenegger earned with the release of this little gem. Yes, it gave them a franchise in the broader scheme of things, but it's an enduring property that continues to produce iterations in film, television, and print which give fans more to consume, if not think about. As for the original flick? The Academy of Science Fiction, Fantasy, and Horror Films was smitten, giving the feature an incredible three Saturn Awards ('Best Make-up,' 'Best Writing,' and 'Best Science Fiction Film') while having to settle for nominations only in four other categories ('Best Music,' 'Best Director,' 'Best Actress,' and 'Best Actor'). Like that unstoppable machine of the title, the franchise refuses to go down for the fight, and I suspect we'll see more of the same in the years ahead.
On this day in 1989 (in Japan), FleshEater tried to take a bite out of the box office. Written (in part), directed by and starring S. William Hinzman, the Horror feature also starred John Mowod, Leslie Ann Wick, and Kevin Kindlin. According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:
"A group of college students on an overnite hayride come across a group of maneating zombies. They must fight for their lives while trying to escape and warn the authorities."
"A group of college students on an overnite hayride come across a group of maneating zombies. They must fight for their lives while trying to escape and warn the authorities."
On this day in 1991 (in Japan), Fatal Sky enjoyed a release on home video. Directed by Frank Shields, the SciFi/Thriller starred Michael Nouri, Darlanne Fluegel, and Charles Durning; and here's the plot summary as provided by IMDB.com:
"In Norway, a military plane crashes under mysterious circumstances; In his last message, the pilot reported many lights falling from the sky. NATO wants to play down the incident, but the famous TV moderator George Abbot and the no less persistent journalist Milker sense a sensational story about UFOs and start snooping around in the area with help of pilot "Bird" McNamara. Inspired by the suspiciously rigorous isolation of the whole area around the crash point and cases of an unknown disease, they have a closer look at the military's activities."
"In Norway, a military plane crashes under mysterious circumstances; In his last message, the pilot reported many lights falling from the sky. NATO wants to play down the incident, but the famous TV moderator George Abbot and the no less persistent journalist Milker sense a sensational story about UFOs and start snooping around in the area with help of pilot "Bird" McNamara. Inspired by the suspiciously rigorous isolation of the whole area around the crash point and cases of an unknown disease, they have a closer look at the military's activities."
On this day in 1994 (in Russia and the Ukraine), Aliens delivered a knock-out punch to those pesky Xenomorphs. Written (in part) and directed by James Cameron, the SciFi/Thriller starred Sigourney Weaver, Michael Biehn, and Paul Reiser; 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 ... or is that 'a star has died?' On this day in 1994 (in Italy), the dead were up for grabs with the theatrical release of Cemetery Man. Directed by Michele Soavi from a script by Tiziano Sclavi and Gianni Romoli, the Horror/Comedy starred Rupert Everett, Anna Falchi, and Mickey Knox. According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:
"This movie is based on a novel of Tiziano Sclavi, and it always reflects the "sclavian philosophy" diffused by the most successful comics in Italy: Dylan Dog, the detective of the nightmare. There is the duality between love and dead (in Italian "dellamore" means "of love" and "dellamorte" means "of death"), a duality that Dellamorte feels in a really hard way. He is the guardian of the cemetery of Buffalora, a little town in the north of Italy, in which, we don't know why, corpses rise from tombs and Dellamorte has to destroy them. Dellamorte seems not to ask to himself why this happen, he shoots and loves. But at the end he wants to leave Buffalora."
For the record:
"This movie is based on a novel of Tiziano Sclavi, and it always reflects the "sclavian philosophy" diffused by the most successful comics in Italy: Dylan Dog, the detective of the nightmare. There is the duality between love and dead (in Italian "dellamore" means "of love" and "dellamorte" means "of death"), a duality that Dellamorte feels in a really hard way. He is the guardian of the cemetery of Buffalora, a little town in the north of Italy, in which, we don't know why, corpses rise from tombs and Dellamorte has to destroy them. Dellamorte seems not to ask to himself why this happen, he shoots and loves. But at the end he wants to leave Buffalora."
For the record:
- At the 1997 Saturn Awards (sponsored by the Academy Of Science Fiction, Fantasy, And Horror Films), Cemetery Man earned a nomination in the category of 'Best Horror Film.'
- To the film's credit, Cemetery Man earned a good bit of love from screenings on the film festival circuit.
A star is born! On this day in 1996, Special Report: Journey To Mars took television audiences on a ... well ... a trip to Mars! Directed by Robert Mandel, the SciFi/Drama starred Keith Carradine and Rosalind Chao, and here's the plot summary as provided by IMDB.com:
"When the world's first spaceship is close to its goal (Mars), the TV-network GNN begins its live coverage of the last two hours of the mission and then the problems start. The landing-computer malfunctions, the captain Eugene Slader gets very sick and back on Earth it is discovered that big financial corporations have an interest in the failure of the mission - and we, the viewers, can see it all live on television."
"When the world's first spaceship is close to its goal (Mars), the TV-network GNN begins its live coverage of the last two hours of the mission and then the problems start. The landing-computer malfunctions, the captain Eugene Slader gets very sick and back on Earth it is discovered that big financial corporations have an interest in the failure of the mission - and we, the viewers, can see it all live on television."
A star is born! On this day in 2001 (in Turkey), Falcon Down came up in the television ratings. Directed by Phillip J. Roth, the SciFi/Thriller starred Dale Midkiff, Judd Nelson, and William Shatner, and here's the plot summary as provided by IMDB.com:
"U.S. Air force officer Hank Thomas attempts to expose a military cover-up after a civiian airliner crashes."
"U.S. Air force officer Hank Thomas attempts to expose a military cover-up after a civiian airliner crashes."
A star is born! On this day in 2003 (in the U.S.), audiences dug deep -- along with a crew of heroes -- in an attempt to try to reach ... The Core! Directed by Jon Amiel from a story by Cooper Layne and John Rogers, the SciFi/Fantasy starred Aaron Eckhart, Hilary Swank, and Delroy Lindo. According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:
"The only way to save Earth from catastrophe is to drill down to the core and set it spinning again."
"The only way to save Earth from catastrophe is to drill down to the core and set it spinning again."
A star is born! On this day in 2009 (in Sweden), outer space was safe again with the theatrical release of Kenny Begins. Directed by the team of Mats Lindberg and Carl Åstrand, the SciFi/Comedy starred Johan Rheborg, Bill Istvan Günther Skarsgård, and Carla Abrahamsen. According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:
"Kenny Starfighter is probably the most hopeless student the Hero academy of the galaxy has ever had. But in his desperate attempt in graduating he accidentally crashes on earth and meets Pontus, an earthling who accidentally stumbled upon an intergalactic crystal which gave him inhuman strength. Now Kenny must save Pontus from Rutger Oversmart who wants the powers from the crystal for himself and Pontus must save Kenny from the fate of failing school and ending up as a hairdresser."
"Kenny Starfighter is probably the most hopeless student the Hero academy of the galaxy has ever had. But in his desperate attempt in graduating he accidentally crashes on earth and meets Pontus, an earthling who accidentally stumbled upon an intergalactic crystal which gave him inhuman strength. Now Kenny must save Pontus from Rutger Oversmart who wants the powers from the crystal for himself and Pontus must save Kenny from the fate of failing school and ending up as a hairdresser."
On this day in 2009 (in Egypt), Outlander delivered a hint of Science Fiction and Fantasy to the age of the Vikings. Written (in part) and directed by Howard McCain, the film starred Jim Caviezel, Sophia Myles, and Jack Huston; and here's the plot summary as provided by IMDB.com:
"During the reign of the Vikings, Kainan, a man from a far-off world, crash lands on Earth, bringing with him an alien predator known as the Moorwen. Though both man and monster are seeking revenge for violence committed against them, Kainan leads the alliance to kill the Moorwen by fusing his advanced technology with the Viking's Iron Age weaponry."
"During the reign of the Vikings, Kainan, a man from a far-off world, crash lands on Earth, bringing with him an alien predator known as the Moorwen. Though both man and monster are seeking revenge for violence committed against them, Kainan leads the alliance to kill the Moorwen by fusing his advanced technology with the Viking's Iron Age weaponry."
On this day in 2011 (in Venezuela), the SciFi/Action film Battle Los Angeles enjoyed a run at the box office. Directed by Jonathan Liebsman, the feature starred Aaron Eckhart and Michelle Rodriguez, and here's the plot summary from IMDB.com:
"Los Angeles and other cities around the world are being bombarded by meteors that seem to be slowing down once they hit the earth's atmosphere. The earth is suddenly being invaded by space aliens that have landed off the shore of LA, and who begin killing everybody along the beach. The military is ordered into action. Marine Staff Sergeant Nantz (Aaron Eckhart), who was about to retire, is reassigned to a new platoon. The platoon, flown by chopper to the forward operating base at Santa Monica Airport, is being led by a new 2nd Lt. Martinez (Ramon Rodriguez). They are sent on a mission to rescue some civilians who are trapped at the police station within alien territory. They only have 3 hours to complete their mission and get out before the Air Force bombs that zone."
For the record:
The film enjoyed a handful of screen nominations as well as a single win (for composer Brian Tyler). Talk was strong for some time promising a sequel, but to date there's been no follow-up.
"Los Angeles and other cities around the world are being bombarded by meteors that seem to be slowing down once they hit the earth's atmosphere. The earth is suddenly being invaded by space aliens that have landed off the shore of LA, and who begin killing everybody along the beach. The military is ordered into action. Marine Staff Sergeant Nantz (Aaron Eckhart), who was about to retire, is reassigned to a new platoon. The platoon, flown by chopper to the forward operating base at Santa Monica Airport, is being led by a new 2nd Lt. Martinez (Ramon Rodriguez). They are sent on a mission to rescue some civilians who are trapped at the police station within alien territory. They only have 3 hours to complete their mission and get out before the Air Force bombs that zone."
For the record:
The film enjoyed a handful of screen nominations as well as a single win (for composer Brian Tyler). Talk was strong for some time promising a sequel, but to date there's been no follow-up.
On this day in 2014 (in Mexico), Shailene Woodley saw plenty of herself -- as did audiences -- with the theatrical release of Divergent. Directed by Neil Burger and adapted from the Veronica Roth novel, the SciFi/Drama also starred Theo James, Kate Winslet, and Jai Courtney; and here's the plot summary as provided by IMDB.com:
"In a world divided by factions based on virtues, Tris learns she's Divergent and won't fit in. When she discovers a plot to destroy Divergents, Tris and the mysterious Four must find out what makes Divergents dangerous before it's too late."
For the record:
As the story deals chiefly with young people, the film was the recipient of a good amount of praise from such organizations as the Young Hollywood Awards, the Teen Choice Awards, and the MTV Movie + TV Awards.
"In a world divided by factions based on virtues, Tris learns she's Divergent and won't fit in. When she discovers a plot to destroy Divergents, Tris and the mysterious Four must find out what makes Divergents dangerous before it's too late."
For the record:
As the story deals chiefly with young people, the film was the recipient of a good amount of praise from such organizations as the Young Hollywood Awards, the Teen Choice Awards, and the MTV Movie + TV Awards.
A star is born! On this day in 2014 (in Hong Kong), Parts Per Billion opened up for audiences of the Hong Kong International Film Festival, makinig this the feature first theatrical presentation ever. Written and directed by Brian Horiuchi, the feature starred Frank Langella, Rosario Dawson, and Gena Rowlands, and here's the plot summary as provided by IMDB.com:
"The interwoven stories of three couples which are forced to make life altering decisions in the face of a disastrous war. Inspired and sometimes blinded by their love, Len, Mia, Andy, Esther, Anna and Erik are as flawed and beautiful as any of the billions who are facing this human-made biological disaster."
"The interwoven stories of three couples which are forced to make life altering decisions in the face of a disastrous war. Inspired and sometimes blinded by their love, Len, Mia, Andy, Esther, Anna and Erik are as flawed and beautiful as any of the billions who are facing this human-made biological disaster."
On this day in 2016, Identicals enjoyed its release in the U.S. home video marketplace. Written (in part) and directed by Simon Pummell, the SciFi/Fantasy starred Lachlan Nieboer, Nora-Jane Noone, and Nick Blood. According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:
"The organization Brand New-U identifies networks of IDENTICALS - people who walk like you, talk like you, but are walking through different, better lives - and helps their customers make a life upgrade: eliminating the better-life donor, and relocating their client to that brand new life. Slater seems to have the perfect life, the perfect job and the perfect girlfriend. But when Slater's girlfriend is abducted by Brand New-U, and a corpse left in her place, he is forced to become an Identical. As he moves through a series of parallel lives, he becomes more and more obsessed with finding his girlfriend, but what he must find in the end is himself."
"The organization Brand New-U identifies networks of IDENTICALS - people who walk like you, talk like you, but are walking through different, better lives - and helps their customers make a life upgrade: eliminating the better-life donor, and relocating their client to that brand new life. Slater seems to have the perfect life, the perfect job and the perfect girlfriend. But when Slater's girlfriend is abducted by Brand New-U, and a corpse left in her place, he is forced to become an Identical. As he moves through a series of parallel lives, he becomes more and more obsessed with finding his girlfriend, but what he must find in the end is himself."
A star is born! On this day in 2019 (in the Netherlands), Shazam! enjoyed its big screen premiere when it was first screened for audiences in attendance of the Pathé Unlimited Night. Directed for the screen by David F. Sandberg, the Superhero/Fantasy starred Zachary Levi, Mark Strong, and Asher Angel. According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:
"In Philadelphia, Billy Batson is an abandoned child who is proving a nuisance to Child Services and the authorities with his stubborn search for his lost mother. However, in his latest foster home, Billy makes a new friend, Freddy, and finds himself selected by the Wizard Shazam to be his new champion. Now endowed with the ability to instantly become an adult superhero by speaking the wizard's name, Billy gleefully explores his new powers with Freddy. However, Billy soon learns that he has a deadly enemy, Dr. Thaddeus Sivana, who was previously rejected by the wizard and has accepted the power of the Seven Deadly Sins instead. Now pursued by this mad scientist for his own power as well, Billy must face up to the responsibilities of his calling while learning the power of a special magic with his true family that Sivana can never understand."
For the record:
At the 2019 Saturn Awards (sponsored by the Academy Of Science Fiction, Fantasy, And Horror Films), Shazam! enjoyed four solid nominations -- but no wins -- in the categories of 'Best Costume Design,' 'Best Performance By A Younger Actor' (for Jack Dylan Grazer and Asher Angel), and 'Best Comic-To-Film Motion Picture.'
"In Philadelphia, Billy Batson is an abandoned child who is proving a nuisance to Child Services and the authorities with his stubborn search for his lost mother. However, in his latest foster home, Billy makes a new friend, Freddy, and finds himself selected by the Wizard Shazam to be his new champion. Now endowed with the ability to instantly become an adult superhero by speaking the wizard's name, Billy gleefully explores his new powers with Freddy. However, Billy soon learns that he has a deadly enemy, Dr. Thaddeus Sivana, who was previously rejected by the wizard and has accepted the power of the Seven Deadly Sins instead. Now pursued by this mad scientist for his own power as well, Billy must face up to the responsibilities of his calling while learning the power of a special magic with his true family that Sivana can never understand."
For the record:
At the 2019 Saturn Awards (sponsored by the Academy Of Science Fiction, Fantasy, And Horror Films), Shazam! enjoyed four solid nominations -- but no wins -- in the categories of 'Best Costume Design,' 'Best Performance By A Younger Actor' (for Jack Dylan Grazer and Asher Angel), and 'Best Comic-To-Film Motion Picture.'
It all came down to this: on this day in 1967 (in the United Kingdom), Adam Adamant Lives aired "A Sinister Sort Of Service." Officially, this served as the thirteenth episode in the program's second (and final) season, and here's the plot summary as provided by IMDB.com:
"Adam's 100th birthday celebration is cut short by a London crime wave: six simultaneous robberies that very night. Adam investigations start at Surveillance Services, where he takes an immediate distrust to the crime analyzing computer."
"Adam's 100th birthday celebration is cut short by a London crime wave: six simultaneous robberies that very night. Adam investigations start at Surveillance Services, where he takes an immediate distrust to the crime analyzing computer."
On this day in 1967 (in the United Kingdom), Doctor Who aired "The Macra Terror: Part 3." Officially, this served as the twenty-ninth episode in the program's fourth season, and here's the plot summary as provided by IMDB.com:
"The Doctor, Polly and Jamie are sentenced to work in the pits and an escape attempt sees Ben's loyalties called into question again."
"The Doctor, Polly and Jamie are sentenced to work in the pits and an escape attempt sees Ben's loyalties called into question again."
On this day in 1977, Future Cop aired "The Mad Mad Bomber." Officially, this served as the second episode in the program's only season on original broadcast television, and here's the plot summary as provided by IMDB.com:
"A psychopath threatens to bomb a number of Los Angeles buildings unless the police release a revolutionary currently held in prison."
"A psychopath threatens to bomb a number of Los Angeles buildings unless the police release a revolutionary currently held in prison."
On this day in 1981, The Greatest American Hero aired "The Hit Car." This served as the second episode to the program's first season, and here's the plot summary as detailed by IMDB.com:
"Ralph's class prepares to perform Shakespeare while he works with Bill to dodge professional killers and transport a beautiful and flirtatious FBI informant to testify against her drug-dealing mobster boyfriend."
"Ralph's class prepares to perform Shakespeare while he works with Bill to dodge professional killers and transport a beautiful and flirtatious FBI informant to testify against her drug-dealing mobster boyfriend."
On this day in 1983, The Powers of Matthew Star aired "Road Rebels." This served as the twentieth episode of the program's only season, and here's the plot summary from TV.com:
"Matthew goes undercover, joining a gang that steals valuable crystals in order to purchase sports cars."
"Matthew goes undercover, joining a gang that steals valuable crystals in order to purchase sports cars."
Star Trek: The Next Generation's season two adventure titled "The Royale" is oft times cited (deservedly) as one of the worst hours of Star Trek for any incarnation. (It first aired on this day in TV syndication back in 1989.) For my tastes, "The Royale" gives bad a bad name, so I won't trouble you with a plot summary. Let's just agree it's an hour best left forgotten.
On this day in 1997, Fox TV aired the hour of VR5 called "Send Me An Angel" wildly out of sequence. See, the show itself was part of the 1995 television season, and, for some reason, Fox decided to air a few hours almost a year-and-one-half after it was cancelled. Go figure. Here's the plot summary from TV.com:
"Sydney decides to take a holiday from her work at the Committee and returns to her childhood home in Pasadena. The previous inhabitants claims the house is possessed by demons, while his daughter insists an angel saved her life during a fire. As Sydney explores the house, she gradually remembers bits and pieces from her past, and also discovers a secret room where her father conducted his early VR experiments."
"Sydney decides to take a holiday from her work at the Committee and returns to her childhood home in Pasadena. The previous inhabitants claims the house is possessed by demons, while his daughter insists an angel saved her life during a fire. As Sydney explores the house, she gradually remembers bits and pieces from her past, and also discovers a secret room where her father conducted his early VR experiments."
On this day in 1998, Babylon 5 aired "A Tragedy Of Telepaths." This served as the tenth episode of the program's fifth (and final) season, and here's the plot summary as provided by IMDB.com:
"Lochley asks Bester for help in dealing with a group of telepaths who have locked themselves in an area of Downbelow."
"Lochley asks Bester for help in dealing with a group of telepaths who have locked themselves in an area of Downbelow."
On this day in 2000, Batman Beyond aired "Sneak Peak." Officially, this served as the eighteenth episode in the program's second season, and here's the plot summary as provided by IMDB.com:
"An arrogantly intrusive reporter with a special ability to become intangible discovers Terry and Bruce's big secret."
"An arrogantly intrusive reporter with a special ability to become intangible discovers Terry and Bruce's big secret."
On this day in 2000, The Pretender aired "Junk." Officially, this served as the fifteenth episode in the program's fourth season, and here's the plot summary as provided by IMDB.com:
"Jarod becomes a drug addict to get into a drug rehab center to help a woman who claims that she has been clean and that she has not taken drugs. It seems that her father once helped Jarod when he needed it. Parker learns a moment in Jarod's life when he needed Sydney but was not around."
"Jarod becomes a drug addict to get into a drug rehab center to help a woman who claims that she has been clean and that she has not taken drugs. It seems that her father once helped Jarod when he needed it. Parker learns a moment in Jarod's life when he needed Sydney but was not around."
It all came down to this: on this day in 2005, Star Wars: Clone Wars aired its series finale, an installment known only as "Chapter 25." According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:
"Shaak Ti takes a desperate stand against Grievous' MagnaGuards. Anakin must destroy the power generator enslaving the Nelvaans, while Mace Windu hurries to face Grievous as the Battle of Coruscant begins."
"Shaak Ti takes a desperate stand against Grievous' MagnaGuards. Anakin must destroy the power generator enslaving the Nelvaans, while Mace Windu hurries to face Grievous as the Battle of Coruscant begins."
On this day in 2005, Stargate: SG-1 aired "Moebius, Part 2." This served as the twentieth episode in the long-running program's eighth season, and here's the plot summary from IMDB.com:
"SG-1 has changed the course of history and made SGC virtually non-existent. Doctors Carter and Jackson have helped Brigadier General Hammond to find the Antarctic Stargate, but are not being allowed to help any further. They help Jack to power up the time machine, and he gets Hammond to allow them on the mission to find Teal'c."
"SG-1 has changed the course of history and made SGC virtually non-existent. Doctors Carter and Jackson have helped Brigadier General Hammond to find the Antarctic Stargate, but are not being allowed to help any further. They help Jack to power up the time machine, and he gets Hammond to allow them on the mission to find Teal'c."
On this day in 2018 (in the U.S. and Canada), Timeless aired "Hollywoodland." Officially, this served as the third episode in the program's second (and final) season, and here's the plot summary as provided by IMDB.com:
"The team head to 1941 Hollywood to track down another Rittenhouse sleeper agent."
"The team head to 1941 Hollywood to track down another Rittenhouse sleeper agent."
Sorry, folks, but I don't game ... though I've heard it's pretty popular with you kids these days! In any event, I do try to cite some of these releases as the pop up in my research ... so on this day in 2008, a little something something called Dark Sector came to life in the wide, wide universe of games. According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the premise:
"Hayden Tenno, a covert CIA operative, has been sent into the dark city of Lasria to perform a simple clean-up job, but is unknowingly thrust into a deceptive world where an unknown enemy is always close."
"Hayden Tenno, a covert CIA operative, has been sent into the dark city of Lasria to perform a simple clean-up job, but is unknowingly thrust into a deceptive world where an unknown enemy is always close."
