It all began right here: on this day in 1989, the fondly-remembered Quantum Leap enjoyed its small screen premiere with a two-part outing introducing audiences to time-travelling Sam Beckett and his quirkly holographic contact from the future, Al. The first half put Sam in the body of a test pilot whose fate was tied closely to the crash of a secret flight, and the second half had him receiving wild pitches in a minor league baseball game while trying to "phone home" a dire warning to Sam's own father. Priceless. Here's the series' premise as provided by IMDB.com:
"During a government experiment into time travel, a scientist finds himself trapped in the past, "leaping" into the bodies of different people on a regular basis and sorting out their problems whilst trying to get back home to his own time."
"During a government experiment into time travel, a scientist finds himself trapped in the past, "leaping" into the bodies of different people on a regular basis and sorting out their problems whilst trying to get back home to his own time."
Well, well, well ... I guess no matter how far you travel, you're always just a stone's throw away from ... The Outer Limits. On this day in 1995, television audiences in the United States and Canada were treated to another incarnation of the SciFi/Fantasy anthology series, and here's the premise as provided by IMDB.com:
"A modern revival of the classic science fiction horror anthology show The Outer Limits (1963). Episodes often have twist-endings and involve aliens. Sometimes, a story from one episode continues in a later episode."
For the record:
The 1995-2002 run of The Outer Limits received an incredible number of awards and nominations during its time entertaining audiences with its Science Fiction and Fantasy dramas. In 1996, The Academy of Science Fiction, Fantasy, and Horror Films awarded it the 'Best Genre Television Series,' an honor it won again in 1997 and 1998. (It had to settle with being nominated only for years 1999, 2000, and 2001, no small feat either.)
"A modern revival of the classic science fiction horror anthology show The Outer Limits (1963). Episodes often have twist-endings and involve aliens. Sometimes, a story from one episode continues in a later episode."
For the record:
The 1995-2002 run of The Outer Limits received an incredible number of awards and nominations during its time entertaining audiences with its Science Fiction and Fantasy dramas. In 1996, The Academy of Science Fiction, Fantasy, and Horror Films awarded it the 'Best Genre Television Series,' an honor it won again in 1997 and 1998. (It had to settle with being nominated only for years 1999, 2000, and 2001, no small feat either.)
Trust me when I say that there's plenty of debate about just when the BBC first aired the mildly re-imagined version of Doctor Who. I've endured many debates with the folks on Twitter about this, but here's my skinny: I try -- whenever possible -- to stick to the version of events as detailed by IMDB.com. I "get" that those dates may not jive with when the BBC aired the shows originally, but for the sake of consistency I'm going with those. So -- in that respect -- the show began again on this day in 2005 with the airing of "Rose." Here's the series' premise as provided by IMDB.com:
"The further adventures in time and space of the alien adventurer known as the Doctor and their companions from planet Earth."
"The further adventures in time and space of the alien adventurer known as the Doctor and their companions from planet Earth."
Peter Marko found himself trapped on a desolate planet inhabited by bloodthirsty predators in an early episode of the Classic SciFi series Star Trek. Though he's no longer with us, Marko was born on this day in 1917.
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[Source: IMDB.com]
Those of us who grew up with the original Star Trek know firsthand how important Leonard Nimoy is to our beloved franchise. As the half-human half-Vulcan sciences officer Mr. Spock, Leonard brought a special gravitas to the role, showing audiences even an alien 'halfbreed' had something that resembled humanity. It's no wonder that JJ Abrams utilized the character of Spock in his 2009 reboot of the motion picture franchise. Though he's no longer with us, Nimoy was born on this day in 1931.
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For the record:
There are those of us who still marvel at what Nimoy was able to accomplish in bringing perhaps the signature alien hybrid to life across so many decades. The man who was both 'Spock' and 'Not Spock' -- depending upon which book of his you read -- was the recipient of much praise, and I'm happy to mention a few below.
ExtraExtra Alert:
For those interested in this sort of thing, I penned a few words regarding Nimoy's passing back in 2015, and they're available for your consumption right here.
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For the record:
There are those of us who still marvel at what Nimoy was able to accomplish in bringing perhaps the signature alien hybrid to life across so many decades. The man who was both 'Spock' and 'Not Spock' -- depending upon which book of his you read -- was the recipient of much praise, and I'm happy to mention a few below.
- During Star Trek's original run on television, Nimoy was nominated for the 'Outstanding Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role in a Drama' each season.
- While taking home three separate Saturn Awards, he enjoyed nominations for up to seven of them, recognizing his work both as an actor as well as a director in Star Trek and beyond.
- He was nominated for an incredible three Hugo Awards (1985, 1987, and 1992) for his work in Star Trek's III, IV, and VI.
- Lastly, in 2021, his character of 'Mr. Spock' which he had played so long was inducted into the Online Film & Television Association's Hall Of Fame.
ExtraExtra Alert:
For those interested in this sort of thing, I penned a few words regarding Nimoy's passing back in 2015, and they're available for your consumption right here.
Veteran character actor Luke Askew leaves behind a legacy with a solid handful of genre contributions, including screen appearances aboard The Six Million Dollar Man, The Beast Within (1982), The Greatest American Hero, Knight Rider, Automan, Dune Warriors (1990), and The 4400. Though he's no longer with us, Askew was born on this day in 1932.
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Alan Arkin remains one of my all-time favorite actors. Whenever he performs, he tends to have a perfect blend of sardonicism in everything he does, a voice of authority that never takes itself too seriously. SciFi fans probably know him best from his work in Gattaca. Though he's no longer with us, Arkin was born on this day in 1934.
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If you've ever captained a starship, then you deserve a mention: the late Phillip R. Allen enjoyed a brief time at the helm of the U.S.S. Grissom aboard Star Trek III: The Search For Spock (1984). Though he's no longer with us, Allen was born on this day in 1939.
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[Source: IMDB.com]
At its core, Alien Nation is little more than the standard police procedural -- along with the 'buddy cop' seasoning -- with an alien race thrown in for good measure. Cinema tough guy James Caan always seemed a bit miscast to my tastes, but he certainly seemed to be having as much fun with the story as did everyone else in it. While his name may not be one of the biggest in genre entertainment, he was definitely no stranger to it; his resume boasts appearances aboard such projects as Countdown (1967), Get Smart, Rollerball (1975), Dick Tracy (1990), Misery (1990), Lathe Of Heaven (2002), Elf (2003), and Sicilian Vampire (2015). Though he's no longer with us, Caan was born on this day in 1940.
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For the record:
I'd be remiss in my duties of singing Mr. Caan's praise if I failed to mention he took home top honors at the 1976 Saturn Awards in the category of 'Best Actor' for his work aboard Rollerball (1975).
ExtraExtra Alert:
I penned a few words on the man's passing in 2022. Interested readers can find them right here.
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For the record:
I'd be remiss in my duties of singing Mr. Caan's praise if I failed to mention he took home top honors at the 1976 Saturn Awards in the category of 'Best Actor' for his work aboard Rollerball (1975).
ExtraExtra Alert:
I penned a few words on the man's passing in 2022. Interested readers can find them right here.
1975's The Stepford Wives never quite gets the respect it deserves (except from purists like myself). The story of a town filled with beautiful women doting over their married men is arguably locked into a certain generation's mindset, and thus it's kinda/sorta lost to history. In any event, the lovely Judith Baldwin played one of the lovely automations perfectly, and Baldwin was born on this day in 1946.
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In 2024, I purchased a DVD of The Stepford Wives (1975) for my very own home video collection. Interested readers can find my review right here.
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ExtraExtra Alert:
In 2024, I purchased a DVD of The Stepford Wives (1975) for my very own home video collection. Interested readers can find my review right here.
Funnyman Martin Short looked like he was having the time of his life playing the kinda/sorta romantic lead in the SciFi comedy Innerspace. Short was born on this day in 1950.
Composer Alan Silvestri's work certainly has left an imprint on the world of genre entertainment. He's participated in soundtracks for such film greats as the Back To The Future trilogy, Predator (1987), The Abyss (1989), and Captain America: The First Avenger (2011). Silvestri was born on this day in 1950.
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With over three decades in the entertainment business, character actors like Gary Hudson has probably been everywhere and seen everything; still, he hasn't done much by way of Science Fiction and Fantasy. He has garnered small roles in Beauty and the Beast, Scanner Cop (1994), The Adventures Of Brisco County Jr., Solar Eclipse (video game), Mutant X, and Smallville for good exposure. Hudson was born on this day in 1956.
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TV personality Leeza Gibbons played no less than another TV personality in a small role aboard RoboCop 2 (1990). She also played herself aboard Last Action Hero (1993) and Lois & Clark: The New Adventures Of Superman. Gibbons was born on this day in 1957.
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I've learned that there's an entire subset of SciFi fans who insist 'Apocalypse Dramas' have nothing to do with Science Fiction. While that may be right, I tend to disagree. In any event, Jennifer Grey had the time of her life participating in Red Dawn (1984), a 'what if' scenario if ever there were. And -- with a face like that -- nobody puts baby in a corner. Not SciFi enough for you? Then don't forget her face provided the voice aboard the English-language version of Gandahar, a much revered French Fantasy animation. Grey was born on this day in 1960.
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Early in her acting career, the lovely Diana Cignoni enjoyed a pair of appearances in the guise of a Dabo girl to the world of Star Trek: Deep Space Nine. Cignoni was born on this day in 1965.
[Source: Memory Alpha]
[Source: Memory Alpha]
Director Francis Lawrence helped bring three installments of The Hunger Games to the silver screen ... for better or for worse. Lawrence was born on this day in 1971.
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Ah, funny lady Natasha Leggero can melt our hearts even when using just her voice, as is the case when she inhabits the world of 'Poison Ivy' for the animated Justice League. Be still, our tickers! Leggero was born on this day in 1974.
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Amy Smart watched her life fall apart in ways she couldn't predict in the SciFi/Drama The Butterfly Effect (2004). Smart was born on this day in 1976.
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Pretty Alicia Lagano has a resume solid in more mainstream projects, but she has graced fandom with work aboard Ghost Whisperer, Rock Monster (2008), The Cape, Grimm, and Marvel's Agents Of S.H.I.E.L.D. Lagano was born on this day in 1979.
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The lovely Lana Taylor enjoyed an uncredited screen visit to the world of Star Trek: Enterprise during the show's run on television. Taylor was born on this day in 1979.
[Source: Memory Alpha]
[Source: Memory Alpha]
Floriana Lima delivers girl power and street smarts in the guise of 'Maggie Sawyer' for The CW's incarnation of Supergirl. Lima was born on this day in 1981.
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The talented Neal Bledsoe continues to build a track record of work in quality projects. Genre fans might recognize him from work aboard Amazon's The Man In The High Castle and NBC's Timeless. Bledsoe was born on this day in 1981.
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Luke Ford found some mainstream success for his appearance aboard The Mummy: Tomb Of The Dragon Emperor (2008), and he's since moved into more character-driven fare, including a role aboard the SciFi/Drama Infini (2015). Ford was born on this day in 1981.
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Charlene McKenna has given genre fans some performances to crow about with her work aboard Being Human, Merlin, Misfits, and Stan Lee's Lucky Man. McKenna was born on this day in 1984.
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Former Playboy Playmate Sara Jean Underwood knows how to turn heads. She once participated in a Car Wash for charity wherein all of the scrubbers were dressed up in Star Wars cosplay. She can as 'Padme Amidala' from Attack Of The Clones ... and I would've definitely tipped her extra. Underwood was born on this day in 1984.
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Keira Knightley did her best Natalie Portman impersonation (or was that vice versa?) appearing as the royal stand-in for Queen Padme Amidala in the much-maligned Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace. Knightley was born on this day in 1985.
One of Brittney Wilson's earliest starring gigs was a bit Jurassic with her work in the single season television series Dinosapien. She can also boast of employment aboard So Weird, R.L. Stine's The Haunting Hour, Continuum, and iZombie. Wilson was born on this day in 1991.
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Early in her professional career, Haley Ramm got to play (albeit briefly) in the Marvel Movie Universe in the guise of a very young 'Jean Grey' aboard Brett Ratner's X-Men: The Last Stand (2006) for Twentieth Century Fox. Ramm was born on this day in 1992.
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A fetching Freya Tingley made a welcome splash in the world a televised Fantasy with a recurring guest spot aboard ABC TV's popular Once Upon A Time. Tingley was born on this day in 1994.
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Newcomer Casimere Jollette continues to seek out and explore new roles and new destinations in genre entertainment, including roles aboard Divergent (2014) and Dimension 404. Jollette was born on this day in 1996.
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A star is born! On this day in 1965 (and in that great nation formerly known as West Germany), The Satan Bug was released theatrically to unsuspecting multitudes. According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:
"Lee Barrett was until recently a security officer at Station 3, a top secret government laboratory. He was fired for insubordination but is called back to duty by General Williams when biological warfare agents are stolen from the facility. Of particular concern is the Satan Bug, a new and particularly virulent bacteriological weapon that could, if released, destroy all of mankind in a few weeks or months. The thief threatens to release the Satan Bug in a public place and Barrett races against time to stop him."
"Lee Barrett was until recently a security officer at Station 3, a top secret government laboratory. He was fired for insubordination but is called back to duty by General Williams when biological warfare agents are stolen from the facility. Of particular concern is the Satan Bug, a new and particularly virulent bacteriological weapon that could, if released, destroy all of mankind in a few weeks or months. The thief threatens to release the Satan Bug in a public place and Barrett races against time to stop him."
- SciFiHistory.Net's exclusive take on The Satan Bug can be found right here.
A star is born ... and this one was seriously tattooed! On this day in 1969 (in the U.S.), The Illustrated Man brought his colorful goodness to the silver screen. Directed by Jack Smight and based on the works of Ray Bradbury, the SciFi/Fantasy starred Rod Steiger, Claire Bloom, and Robert Drivas. According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:
"In 1930s, a psychotic drifter who's after the mystery woman who covered his whole body in illustrations that foresee distant future shows three of them (The Veldt, The Long Rain and The Last Night of the World) to a mesmerized traveler."
For the record:
At the 1970 Hugo Awards, The Illustrated Man enjoyed a nomination in the category of 'Best Dramatic Presentation.'
"In 1930s, a psychotic drifter who's after the mystery woman who covered his whole body in illustrations that foresee distant future shows three of them (The Veldt, The Long Rain and The Last Night of the World) to a mesmerized traveler."
For the record:
At the 1970 Hugo Awards, The Illustrated Man enjoyed a nomination in the category of 'Best Dramatic Presentation.'
On this day in 1971 (in Ireland), the SciFi/Drama The Mind Of Mr. Soames enjoyed its premiere. The feature starred Terence Stamp and Robert Vaughn, and here's the plot summary compliments of IMDB.com:
"A man who has been in a coma since infancy is awakened."
"A man who has been in a coma since infancy is awakened."
A star is born! On this day in 1974 (in Italy), The Sinful Nuns Of Saint Valentine turned up the heat with an entry into Horror. Written and directed by Sergio Grieco, the Horror/Fantasy starred Jenny Tamburi, Françoise Prévost, and Paolo Malco. According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:
"Lucita has been locked away in a convent by her family in order to keep her away from her lover, Esteban. The pair make plans to elope, but Esteban is accused of heresy before Lucita can escape. Hiding in the convent, Esteban discovers the horrifying depravity of the convent's abbess, Sister Incarnation. Can Esteban rescue his love from this madhouse before the inquisitor discovers what is going on and has everyone executed?"
"Lucita has been locked away in a convent by her family in order to keep her away from her lover, Esteban. The pair make plans to elope, but Esteban is accused of heresy before Lucita can escape. Hiding in the convent, Esteban discovers the horrifying depravity of the convent's abbess, Sister Incarnation. Can Esteban rescue his love from this madhouse before the inquisitor discovers what is going on and has everyone executed?"
On this day in 1974 (in the United Kingdom), Zardoz put its stone face on the world of tomorrow. According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:
"In the distant future, a savage trained only to kill finds a way into the community of bored immortals that alone preserves humanity's achievements."
"In the distant future, a savage trained only to kill finds a way into the community of bored immortals that alone preserves humanity's achievements."
On this day in 1982 (in Denmark), Hangar 18 ratcheted up the UFO conspiracy for interested audienced. According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:
"After a UFO crashes in Arizona, due to a space collision with a NASA satellite launch, the U.S. government tries to cover-up the incident for political reasons."
"After a UFO crashes in Arizona, due to a space collision with a NASA satellite launch, the U.S. government tries to cover-up the incident for political reasons."
A star is born! On this day in 1986 (in Sweden), Gröna gubbar från Y.R. enjoyed its original theatrical premiere. According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:
"A UFO has crashed close to a summer holiday park and a couple of kids are set to help them with the aid of a man with magic powers. But they have to hurry before an anti UFO force finds the green men from outer space."
"A UFO has crashed close to a summer holiday park and a couple of kids are set to help them with the aid of a man with magic powers. But they have to hurry before an anti UFO force finds the green men from outer space."
A star is born! On this day in 1986 (in France), Hands Of Steel balled up and started swinging ... theatrically, that is. Written (in part) and directed by Sergio Martino, the SciFi/Thriller starred Daniel Greene, Janet Agren, and Claudio Cassinelli. According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:
"Sinister industrialist Francis Turner, played by John Saxon, creates a cyborg known as Paco Queruak (Daniel Greene) who has been programmed to terminate the leader of an ecological faction that stands in the way of the dystopian country in which the story is set. After failing in his mission to eliminate the ecologist, Paco flees to Arizona where he must face his opponents; and ultimately choose between his humanity and robotic natures."
"Sinister industrialist Francis Turner, played by John Saxon, creates a cyborg known as Paco Queruak (Daniel Greene) who has been programmed to terminate the leader of an ecological faction that stands in the way of the dystopian country in which the story is set. After failing in his mission to eliminate the ecologist, Paco flees to Arizona where he must face his opponents; and ultimately choose between his humanity and robotic natures."
On this day in 1993 (in Brazil), the Fantasy-themed The Resurrected found its audience. The feature starred John Terry and Chris Sarandon, and here's the premise as cited on IMDB.com:
"Charles Dexter Ward's wife enlists the help of a private detective to find out what her husband is up to in a remote cabin owned by his family for centuries."
"Charles Dexter Ward's wife enlists the help of a private detective to find out what her husband is up to in a remote cabin owned by his family for centuries."
A star is born! On this day in 2005 (in the U.S.), Alien Apocalypse touched down on Earth for its first broadcast ever. Written (in part) and directed by Josh Becker, the SciFi/Comedy starred Bruce Campbell, Renée O'Connor, and Remington Franklin. According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:
"An astronaut doctor Ivan Hood and his fellow astronaut Kelly return from their mission in space to find the world has been taken over by aliens. Now Dr. Ivan Hood and Kelly must lead a revolution to free the human slaves from their alien masters."
For the record:
To the film's credit, Alien Apocalypse enjoyed a wee bit of praise from a screening on the film festival circuit.
"An astronaut doctor Ivan Hood and his fellow astronaut Kelly return from their mission in space to find the world has been taken over by aliens. Now Dr. Ivan Hood and Kelly must lead a revolution to free the human slaves from their alien masters."
For the record:
To the film's credit, Alien Apocalypse enjoyed a wee bit of praise from a screening on the film festival circuit.
A star is born! On this day in 2010 (in Norway), it was all about the clash when Clash Of The Titans brought back Cinematic Fantasy to the silver screen. Directed by Louis Letterier, the motion picture starred Sam Worthington, Liam Neeson, and Ralph Fiennes. According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:
"Perseus, a demigod and the son of Zeus, battles the minions of Hades and the Underworld in order to stop them from conquering Olympus and Earth."
For the record:
At the 2011 Saturn Awards, Clash Of The Titans earned a nomination in the category of 'Best Fantasy Film.'
"Perseus, a demigod and the son of Zeus, battles the minions of Hades and the Underworld in order to stop them from conquering Olympus and Earth."
For the record:
At the 2011 Saturn Awards, Clash Of The Titans earned a nomination in the category of 'Best Fantasy Film.'
On this day in 2010, a group of semi-adult slackers went back into the past compliments of the Hot Tub Time Machine. The feature starred John Cusack and Craig Robinson, and here's the plot summary compliments of IMDB.com:
"A malfunctioning time machine at a ski resort takes a man back to 1986 with his two friends and nephew, where they must relive a fateful night and not change anything to make sure the nephew is born."
"A malfunctioning time machine at a ski resort takes a man back to 1986 with his two friends and nephew, where they must relive a fateful night and not change anything to make sure the nephew is born."
A star is born! On this day in 2011, the SciFi/Telefilm Collision Earth enjoyed the destruction it could rain down on Mother Nature. The feature starred Diane Farr and Kirk Acevedo, and here's the plot summary listed on IMDB.com:
"When the sun converts to a magnetar for a short time, the planet Mercury is thrown out of orbit (along with a spaceship exploring it) and set on a collision course for Earth. Can a disgraced scientist manage to use his failed weapon system, Project 7, to save our planet?"
"When the sun converts to a magnetar for a short time, the planet Mercury is thrown out of orbit (along with a spaceship exploring it) and set on a collision course for Earth. Can a disgraced scientist manage to use his failed weapon system, Project 7, to save our planet?"
A star is born ... and these three certainly look lovely! On this day in 2019 (in the U.S.), Flashout flashed its ware with an internet release. Written (in part) and directed by Richard Lerner, the SciFi/Drama starred Vedette Lim, Blythe Auffarth, and Allison Dunbar. According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:
"Inside a space habitat in a parallel universe, three young women play the blind date reality game InterMate in order to experience the euphoria of the FLASHOUT. Unexpectedly they find themselves trapped on Earth seeking the missing player of their game. They encounter a jogger, a rocker, a biker, an exploitative owner of an escort service, a radio telescope supervisor, and others vulnerable to their ecstatic FLASHOUT. All the while they are pursued by an awkward Reality Repairman whose assignment is to seal the hole between realities before the Multiverse is permanently altered."
For the record:
To the film's credit, Flashout earned a wee bit of praise from screenings on the film festival circuit.
"Inside a space habitat in a parallel universe, three young women play the blind date reality game InterMate in order to experience the euphoria of the FLASHOUT. Unexpectedly they find themselves trapped on Earth seeking the missing player of their game. They encounter a jogger, a rocker, a biker, an exploitative owner of an escort service, a radio telescope supervisor, and others vulnerable to their ecstatic FLASHOUT. All the while they are pursued by an awkward Reality Repairman whose assignment is to seal the hole between realities before the Multiverse is permanently altered."
For the record:
To the film's credit, Flashout earned a wee bit of praise from screenings on the film festival circuit.
A star is born! On this day in 2019 (in the U.S.), Incident At Montauk enjoyed its general release via the internet. Written by, directed by and starring Owen Mulligan, here's the plot summary as provided by our friends at IMDB.com:
"A man witnesses a UFO and discovers it may be linked to a secret government project in Montauk, Long Island."
"A man witnesses a UFO and discovers it may be linked to a secret government project in Montauk, Long Island."
A star is born! On this day in 2019 (in the U.S.), Zoombies 2 enjoyed its debut both on home video and digital platforms. Directed by Glenn Miller from a story by Scotty Mullen, the Horror/Comedy starred Erica Sturdefant, Jonathon Buckley, and Jarrid Masse. According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:
"As if one zombie-animal outbreak in Zoombies (2016) wasn't enough, humankind now faces yet another case of extreme animal zombification. This time--as a group of unsuspecting poachers find themselves in the mouth of madness, amid ravenous undead predators--the game ranger of a devastated wildlife preserve forms an uneasy alliance with the illegal hunters to stop the spreading of the virus. Now, the rabid four-legged zombies are out of the cage, and they crave human flesh; however, what started the madness?"
"As if one zombie-animal outbreak in Zoombies (2016) wasn't enough, humankind now faces yet another case of extreme animal zombification. This time--as a group of unsuspecting poachers find themselves in the mouth of madness, amid ravenous undead predators--the game ranger of a devastated wildlife preserve forms an uneasy alliance with the illegal hunters to stop the spreading of the virus. Now, the rabid four-legged zombies are out of the cage, and they crave human flesh; however, what started the madness?"
On this day in 1955, Tom Corbett, Space Cadet launched "Terror In Space." According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's that adventure's plot summary:
"Astro suffers psychological trauma after an accident in space and the Space Academy staff fears that the young cadet will never be able to serve as a spaceship officer again. When the Polaris is confronted by a deadly peril, Astro must confront his darkest fears or allow his fellow cadets to perish."
"Astro suffers psychological trauma after an accident in space and the Space Academy staff fears that the young cadet will never be able to serve as a spaceship officer again. When the Polaris is confronted by a deadly peril, Astro must confront his darkest fears or allow his fellow cadets to perish."
On this day in 1978, Project U.F.O. aired "Sighting 4005: The Medicine Bow Incident." This served as the fifth episode of the program's first season, and here's the plot summary from IMDB.com:
"After two airline pilots report a UFO, Major Gatlin and S/Sgt. Fritz look to a scientist for answers. Then they travel to Medicine Bow, WY to debunk claims of a sighting, but find a young man who corroborates the airline pilots sighting."
"After two airline pilots report a UFO, Major Gatlin and S/Sgt. Fritz look to a scientist for answers. Then they travel to Medicine Bow, WY to debunk claims of a sighting, but find a young man who corroborates the airline pilots sighting."
- For those who want a little more, it looks as if the episode is available in its entirety on YouTube.com right here.
On this day in 1979, Battle Of The Planets aired "The Galaxy Girls." This served as the twenty-sixth episode of the program's first season, and here's the plot summary as provided by TV.com:
"G-Force is headed for their mountain retreat headquarters for a few days. Jason is driving Chief Anderson when they are attacked by a strange car and a woman wearing a mask. Only Jason's skill and a hidden capability of the car they are riding in save their lives. Zoltar's sister Mala is put in charge of sabotaging the Solar Express, the first monorail to circle the globe. Mala pretends to be with Public Relations as Marla Latras, in order to ride on board with Chief Anderson, who is accompanied by Mark. It soon becomes apparent Mala has more in mind than to destroy the Solar Express, but also plans on eliminating Chief Anderson himself!"
"G-Force is headed for their mountain retreat headquarters for a few days. Jason is driving Chief Anderson when they are attacked by a strange car and a woman wearing a mask. Only Jason's skill and a hidden capability of the car they are riding in save their lives. Zoltar's sister Mala is put in charge of sabotaging the Solar Express, the first monorail to circle the globe. Mala pretends to be with Public Relations as Marla Latras, in order to ride on board with Chief Anderson, who is accompanied by Mark. It soon becomes apparent Mala has more in mind than to destroy the Solar Express, but also plans on eliminating Chief Anderson himself!"
Buck Rogers in the 25th Century's "The Hand of The Goral" aired on this day back in 1981. It was the ninth episode of the show's shortened second season. Here's the summary from IMDB.com:
"While exploring Deeth, the "Planet of Death," Buck Rogers, Hawk, and Wilma come across a stranded crash victim. His wrecked ship mysteriously disappears after he is rescued - the first in a long line of strange happenings. Buck and Hawk must contend with a duplicate of their ship, the Searcher, as well as find a way to release the real Searcher from a snare beam. Their search for the beam's source takes them back to the planet's surface, where they meet an old man who identifies himself as the "Hand of the Goral." He informs them that they have a final test to pass - if they succeed, they will reap the rewards, but if they fail, the Searcher and all aboard will be destroyed."
Looking to know more? You can check out some additional details via the Buck Rogers online guide right here.
If you're interested in even more, then you can find the online preview of this episode on YouTube right here.
"While exploring Deeth, the "Planet of Death," Buck Rogers, Hawk, and Wilma come across a stranded crash victim. His wrecked ship mysteriously disappears after he is rescued - the first in a long line of strange happenings. Buck and Hawk must contend with a duplicate of their ship, the Searcher, as well as find a way to release the real Searcher from a snare beam. Their search for the beam's source takes them back to the planet's surface, where they meet an old man who identifies himself as the "Hand of the Goral." He informs them that they have a final test to pass - if they succeed, they will reap the rewards, but if they fail, the Searcher and all aboard will be destroyed."
Looking to know more? You can check out some additional details via the Buck Rogers online guide right here.
If you're interested in even more, then you can find the online preview of this episode on YouTube right here.
On this day in 1994, Star Trek: The Next Generation wound down one of the series' most maligned character (Wesley Crusher) in its seventh season outing called "Journey's End." According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:
"After the Federation grants access by the Cardassians to a planet already inhabited by Native American Indians, Picard has the daunting task of relocating them."
"After the Federation grants access by the Cardassians to a planet already inhabited by Native American Indians, Picard has the daunting task of relocating them."
On this day in 1995, The Outer Limits was rebooted on television for a whole new generation of viewers. The debut episode was titled "Sandkings," and it boasted an impressive roster of stars including Beau Bridges, Helen Shaver, Kim Coates, and Lloyd Bridges. According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:
"When his research project is closed down, Simon Kress rescues a few of its living subjects and transplants them to a recreation of their native Martian environment in his barn. They grow and learn, but then Kress makes an error with disastrous implications."
"When his research project is closed down, Simon Kress rescues a few of its living subjects and transplants them to a recreation of their native Martian environment in his barn. They grow and learn, but then Kress makes an error with disastrous implications."
- If you'd like to know more, then check out SciFiHistory.Net's review of "Sandkings" right here.
On this day in 1996 (in Austria), Babylon 5 aired "Midnight On The Firing Line." Officially, this served as the first episode in the program's first season, and here's the plot summary as provided by IMDB.com:
"The Narn attack a Centauri colony, while Raiders attack transport ships. Talia Winters arrives at the station."
"The Narn attack a Centauri colony, while Raiders attack transport ships. Talia Winters arrives at the station."
On this day in 1999 (in Australia), Farscape aired the second episode of its first season, an hour titled "Exodus from Genesis." According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:
"Moya is invaded by some creatures. They increase the heat on Moya, and they're creating replicas of the crew. Peacekeeper cannot stand heat, Aeryn starts to suffer Heat Delirium. The crew must figure who is real and who is a replica, and shut down the heat. They must also contend with a Peacekeeper squad that's searching for Crichton."
"Moya is invaded by some creatures. They increase the heat on Moya, and they're creating replicas of the crew. Peacekeeper cannot stand heat, Aeryn starts to suffer Heat Delirium. The crew must figure who is real and who is a replica, and shut down the heat. They must also contend with a Peacekeeper squad that's searching for Crichton."
It all (kinda/sorta) began right here: on this day in 2005 (in the United Kingdom), Doctor Who aired "Rose." Officially, this served as the first episode in a re-launched version of the program, and here's the plot summary as provided by IMDB.com:
"Rose Tyler is just an ordinary shop worker living an ordinary life in 21st century Britain. But that life is turned upside down when a strange man calling himself The Doctor drags her into an alien invasion attempt!"
"Rose Tyler is just an ordinary shop worker living an ordinary life in 21st century Britain. But that life is turned upside down when a strange man calling himself The Doctor drags her into an alien invasion attempt!"
On this day in 2009, Smallville aired "Hex." This served as the seventeenth episode of the program's eighth season, and here's the plot summary as provided by IMDB.com:
"Reflecting on her status in life, Chloe finds that she's not all what she dreamed of becoming, so when a magician asks her to make a wish, little did she dream of it coming true...becoming Lois."
"Reflecting on her status in life, Chloe finds that she's not all what she dreamed of becoming, so when a magician asks her to make a wish, little did she dream of it coming true...becoming Lois."
On this day in 2010, A Good Knight's Quest aired the fifth episode of its only season. According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:
"The chosen one, a princess, a warrior, sorcerers, and now the black suits show up."
"The chosen one, a princess, a warrior, sorcerers, and now the black suits show up."
On this day in 2014, the situation looked pretty dire for Jasper as The 100 aired the second episode of its inaugural season. The hour was titled "Earth Skills," and here's the plot summary compliments of our friends at IMDB.com:
"Discovering that Jasper may still be alive, Clarke, Bellamy, Finn, Wells and Murphy head out to find him. On the Ark, Abby is determined to prove Earth is habitable, and enlists a mechanic to craft an escape pod."
"Discovering that Jasper may still be alive, Clarke, Bellamy, Finn, Wells and Murphy head out to find him. On the Ark, Abby is determined to prove Earth is habitable, and enlists a mechanic to craft an escape pod."
