The lovely Natalie Norwick entered the world of Science Fiction with a solid guest-starring appearance aboard the original Star Trek. Though she's no longer with us, Norwick was born on this day in 1923.
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Hollywood beauty Carroll Baker certainly didn't make Science Fiction her mainstay for performances, but she has put in time aboard The Watcher in the Woods (1980), Tales from the Crypt, Cyber Eden (1992), and Roswell (TV). Baker was born on this day in 1931.
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The venerable Shane Rimmer had an uncredited role as a Rebel flight technician aboard Star Wars: Episode IV - A New Hope, but he'll always be one of the greatest voice actors for a generation with his work aboard Gerry Anderson's Thunderbirds. Though he's no longer with us, Rimmer was born on this day in 1932.
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Anne Reid turned up in a small role aboard "The Commuter," an episode of Amazon's pretty spiffy Philip K. Dick's Electric Dreams, playing an expert who just might understand how and why a complete fantasy came to life in an otherwise quiet English countryside. Reid was born on this day in 1935.
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The late Sondra Locke gained a bit of notoriety (as some do) with her tumultuous relationship with lover and co-star Clint Eastwood during their time and tenure together. Eventually, they split (probably a good thing for both), and she pursued several objects independent of his reach and influence. Though she leaves behind a fairly slim resume, genre fans might remember her contributions to such projects as Planet Of The Apes (TV), Tales Of The Unexpected, Amazing Stories, and Ratboy (1986). Though she's no longer with us, Locke was born on this day in 1944.
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Christa Miller delivered SciFi gravitas to The Andromeda Strain, a TV miniseries modernization of the 1971 original from Michael Crichton. Miller was born on this day in 1964.
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Justin Kirk played one of the regulars aboard Fox TV's A.P.B., a SciFi-lite crime procedural that brought super-high-tech to the business of solving crimes. Kirk was born on this day in 1969.
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Honestly, I only took in a handful of episodes of Angel before I tuned it out. I wasn't much of a Buffy fan, either, though I have enjoyed some of that show's reruns. In any event, Glenn Quinn enjoyed a recurring spot aboard Angel, and -- though he's no longer with us -- Quinn was born on this day in 1970.
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Funnyman Jake Johnson largely played it straight as one of the technicians trying to save Jurassic World (2015) from itself when things got out of hand. He also appeared in the terrific and underrated SciFi/Romance Safety Not Guaranteed (2012). Johnson was born on this day in 1978.
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Earlier in her professional career, the lovely Monica Keena swung for the Fantasy fences with a role aboard Snow White: A Tale Of Terror (1997). She also braved the Apocalypse aboard the SciFi/Thriller Aftermath (2014) for LightWave Entertainment. Keena was born on this day in 1979.
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Science Fiction isn't always ray guns and aliens. Sometimes it's about technology, much like that used by Jesse Bradford in Clockstoppers (2002) when he used some conventional tech to augment reality. Bradford was born on this day in 1979.
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Voice actress maven Laura Bailey has the kind of resume SciFi fans go bonkers over. She's been a part of -- literally -- hundreds of projects, and instead of trying to do her resume justice I'm just gonna put the IMDB.com link right here. Be prepared for shock and awe, 'cause that's what she delivers. Bailey was born on this day in 1981.
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The stunning Alexa Davalos has proven herself as a force to be reckoned with aboard Amazon's largely spectacular The Man In The High Castle, an adaptation based on the Philip K. Dick novel. Davalos was born on this day in 1982.
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Hubba-Hubba Alert! Actress Megalyn Echikunwoke was a commanding presence on USA Networks' The 4400. Her character, Isabelle Tyler, had a curiously and quiet alien background, and she always worked from her own shifting agenda. She's since paid a visit to the world of The CW's Arrow. Echikunwoke was born on this day in 1983.
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Finland-born Krista Kosonen has an incredible career in European cinema, but it looks like the only foray into waters beyond -- as well as into Science Fiction -- might be her small role in Blade Runner 2049 (2017) ... and that's not a bad way to start. Kosonen was born on this day in 1983.
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Critical darling Carey Mulligan visited the darker corners of the Doctor Who universe when she played 'Sally Sparrow' in the popular episode "Blink" featuring those dastardly Weeping Angels. Mulligan was born on this day in 1985.
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Sorry, folks: I don't Netflix, so I can't speak to the quality of their programming. Still, what I can tell you is that the lovely Emily O'Brien has voiced a few characters for one of their animated properties, Love, Death & Robots. She's also provided voices for a growing number of video games. Impressive, indeed. O'Brien was born on this day in 1985.
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Cameron Boyce only started to bloom. He left his imprint on Disney's Descendants franchise as well as Ultimate Spider-Man (animated) and Spider-Man (animated). Though he's no longer with us, Boyce was born on this day in 1999.
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The lovely Fay Gauthier stepped deep into the world of Science Fiction with a prominent role aboard 2016's Independents' Day, where she took charge in the role of President Raney. Gauthier was born on this day in ... well, a gentleman never tells!
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On this day in 1958 (in Canada), She Demons roared onto the silver screen. Written (in part) and directed by Richard E. Cunha, the picture starred the lovely Irish McCalla, Tod Griffin, and Victor Sen Yung; and here's the plot summary from IMDB.com:
"Heroic, but dull, Fred Maklin and beautiful, but spoiled, Jerrie Turner wash up on an uncharted tropical island. They are soon captured by ex-Nazi Colonel Osler, who also has imprisoned a bevy of beauty contest winners whom he allows to be whipped by his slavering Nazi storm troopers. He has, you see, been extracting some glandular substance from the girls to inject into his wife Mona, who suffered terrible facial disfigurement, in efforts to restore her beauty. Things get worse as the island is used for test bombing by the US Air Force."
"Heroic, but dull, Fred Maklin and beautiful, but spoiled, Jerrie Turner wash up on an uncharted tropical island. They are soon captured by ex-Nazi Colonel Osler, who also has imprisoned a bevy of beauty contest winners whom he allows to be whipped by his slavering Nazi storm troopers. He has, you see, been extracting some glandular substance from the girls to inject into his wife Mona, who suffered terrible facial disfigurement, in efforts to restore her beauty. Things get worse as the island is used for test bombing by the US Air Force."
On this day in 1959, the U.S. enjoyed its theatrical run of The H-Man. Directed by Ishiro Honda, the Japanese feature starred Yumi Shirakawa, Kenji Sahara, and Akihiko Hhirata. Here's the plot summary as provided by IMDB.com:
"When a narcotics deal goes sour and a suspect disappears, leaving only his clothes, Tokyo police question his wife and stake out the nightclub where she works. His disappearance stumps the police - until a young scientist appears who claims that H-Bomb tests in the Pacific, evidenced by a "ghost ship" that has turned up in the harbor, have created radioactive creatures - "H-Men" - who ooze like slime and dissolve anyone they touch."
"When a narcotics deal goes sour and a suspect disappears, leaving only his clothes, Tokyo police question his wife and stake out the nightclub where she works. His disappearance stumps the police - until a young scientist appears who claims that H-Bomb tests in the Pacific, evidenced by a "ghost ship" that has turned up in the harbor, have created radioactive creatures - "H-Men" - who ooze like slime and dissolve anyone they touch."
On this day in 1960 (in Italy), the good people of Milan were treated to an exclusive theatrical engagement of The Time Machine. Directed by George Pal from a script by David Duncan (adapting the H.G. Wells' novel), the film starred Rod Taylor, Yvette Mimieux, and Alan Young. According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:
"A man's vision for a utopian society is disillusioned when travelling forward into time reveals a dark and dangerous society."
For the record:
At the 1961 Academy Awards, The Time Machine took home top honors in the category of 'Best Effects - Special Effects.' The film also enjoyed a 1961 Hugo Awards nomination in the category of 'Best Dramatic Presentation.'
"A man's vision for a utopian society is disillusioned when travelling forward into time reveals a dark and dangerous society."
For the record:
At the 1961 Academy Awards, The Time Machine took home top honors in the category of 'Best Effects - Special Effects.' The film also enjoyed a 1961 Hugo Awards nomination in the category of 'Best Dramatic Presentation.'
On this day in 1964 (in Hungary), Walt Disney's Son Of Flubber took off theatrically with the help of Science Fiction and Comedy. Directed by Robert Stevenson, the flick starred Fred MacMurray and Nancy Olson, and here's the plot summary as provided by IMDB.com:
"When Professor Brainard experiments further on Flubber derivatives, he gets in trouble and only his students can help."
"When Professor Brainard experiments further on Flubber derivatives, he gets in trouble and only his students can help."
On this day in 1979 (in the former Soviet Union), Alien tore its way through the beating chests of audiences. Directed by Ridley Scott from a screenplay from Dan O'Bannon, the feature film starred Sigourney Weaver, Tom Skerritt, and Ian Holm; and here's the plot summary as provided by IMDB.com:
"In the distant future, the crew of the commercial spaceship Nostromo are on their way home when they pick up a distress call from a distant moon. The crew are under obligation to investigate and the spaceship descends on the moon afterwards. After a rough landing, three crew members leave the spaceship to explore the area on the moon. At the same time as they discover a hive colony of some unknown creature, the ship's computer deciphers the message to be a warning, not a distress call. When one of the eggs is disturbed, the crew realizes that they are not alone on the spaceship and they must deal with the consequences."
For the record:
The original Alien was a film that I was a bit slow to love. I thought it was brilliant, but I honestly felt its 'rewatchability' was a bit low: once you knew where all the scares were, then the effect is pretty much lost. However, I gave it many, many, many second chances ... and it still manages to scare me all of these years later. In fact, I think Alien and Aliens are the only two films in all of the series that I truly am frightened by the Xenomorphs. And, of course, I'd be a fool if I failed to mention that the original won the coveted Oscar for 'Best Special Effects' in 1980. Like a great film should, Alien continues to resonate today, as I suspect will be the case for years to come.
"In the distant future, the crew of the commercial spaceship Nostromo are on their way home when they pick up a distress call from a distant moon. The crew are under obligation to investigate and the spaceship descends on the moon afterwards. After a rough landing, three crew members leave the spaceship to explore the area on the moon. At the same time as they discover a hive colony of some unknown creature, the ship's computer deciphers the message to be a warning, not a distress call. When one of the eggs is disturbed, the crew realizes that they are not alone on the spaceship and they must deal with the consequences."
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The original Alien was a film that I was a bit slow to love. I thought it was brilliant, but I honestly felt its 'rewatchability' was a bit low: once you knew where all the scares were, then the effect is pretty much lost. However, I gave it many, many, many second chances ... and it still manages to scare me all of these years later. In fact, I think Alien and Aliens are the only two films in all of the series that I truly am frightened by the Xenomorphs. And, of course, I'd be a fool if I failed to mention that the original won the coveted Oscar for 'Best Special Effects' in 1980. Like a great film should, Alien continues to resonate today, as I suspect will be the case for years to come.
On this day in 1980 (in France), Saturn 3 turned up the heat on a distant space colony. Directed by Stanley Donan, the SciFi/Thriller starred Kirk Douglas, Farrah Fawcett, and Harvey Keitel; and here's the plot summary as provided by IMDB.com:
"In the distant future, single man and woman scientific team living on one of Saturn's moons to grow food for the starving Earth, have their isolation shattered when a deranged killer, masquerading as a visiting technology expert, arrives at their lonely outpost to take over their work and build a lethal creation: a super-intelligent 8-foot robot which later takes a murderous mind of its own."
For the record:
Well, I guess we can chalk this little tidbit of knowledge up to 'Dubious Achievements,' but Saturn 3 does have the distinction of being nomination for three Razzie Awards: Worst Picture, Worst Actor, and -- ahem -- Worst Actress.
"In the distant future, single man and woman scientific team living on one of Saturn's moons to grow food for the starving Earth, have their isolation shattered when a deranged killer, masquerading as a visiting technology expert, arrives at their lonely outpost to take over their work and build a lethal creation: a super-intelligent 8-foot robot which later takes a murderous mind of its own."
For the record:
Well, I guess we can chalk this little tidbit of knowledge up to 'Dubious Achievements,' but Saturn 3 does have the distinction of being nomination for three Razzie Awards: Worst Picture, Worst Actor, and -- ahem -- Worst Actress.
On this day in 1987 (in Colombia), From Beyond gave audiences a deep, dark look into a world ... from beyond! Based on a story written by H.P. Lovecraft, the motion picture was directed by Stuart Gordon and starred Jeffrey Combs, Barbara Crampton, and Ted Sorel. According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:
"A group of scientists have developed the Resonator, a machine which allows whoever is within range to see beyond normal perceptible reality. But when the experiment succeeds, they are immediately attacked by terrible life forms."
For the record:
In 1987, From Beyond received Saturn Award nominations from the Academy Of Science Fiction, Fantasy, And Horror Films in the categories of 'Best Make-Up,' 'Best Actress,' and 'Best Horror Film.'
"A group of scientists have developed the Resonator, a machine which allows whoever is within range to see beyond normal perceptible reality. But when the experiment succeeds, they are immediately attacked by terrible life forms."
For the record:
In 1987, From Beyond received Saturn Award nominations from the Academy Of Science Fiction, Fantasy, And Horror Films in the categories of 'Best Make-Up,' 'Best Actress,' and 'Best Horror Film.'
A star is born! On this day in 1992, the SciFi/Horror film known better as Seedpeople enjoyed its premiere in the U.S. home video market. Directed by Peter Manoogian from a story (in part) by Charles Band, the film starred Sam Hennings, Andrea Roth, and Dane Witherspoon. Here's the plot summary as provided by IMDB.com:
"The citizens of Comet Valley are being taken over by seeds from an alien plant that has taken root there. A sheriff investigates the strange goings-on."
"The citizens of Comet Valley are being taken over by seeds from an alien plant that has taken root there. A sheriff investigates the strange goings-on."
On this day in 1993 (in South Korea), RoboCop 3 reported back to the streets for duty. Directed by Fred Dekker who collaborated with comics giant Frank Miller on the story and screenplay, the feature film starred Robert John Burke, Nancy Allen, and Mario Machado. Here's the plot summary as provided by IMDB.com:
"Robocop saves the day once more. This time the half man/half robot takes on ruthless developers who want to evict some people on 'their' land."
For the record:
I wouldn't exactly say that 'the third times a charm' for RoboCop as audiences and critics were largely disappointed with this outing. Not only did we lose the greater Peter Weller in the central role, but the script also kills off Murphy's parter, Anne Lewis (Nancy Allen). Still, the Academy Of Science Fiction, Fantasy, And Horror Films gave it nominations (in 1994) for 'Best Supporting Actress' and 'Best Science Fiction Film.'
"Robocop saves the day once more. This time the half man/half robot takes on ruthless developers who want to evict some people on 'their' land."
For the record:
I wouldn't exactly say that 'the third times a charm' for RoboCop as audiences and critics were largely disappointed with this outing. Not only did we lose the greater Peter Weller in the central role, but the script also kills off Murphy's parter, Anne Lewis (Nancy Allen). Still, the Academy Of Science Fiction, Fantasy, And Horror Films gave it nominations (in 1994) for 'Best Supporting Actress' and 'Best Science Fiction Film.'
A star is born! On this day in 1993 (in Canada and the U.S.), Super Mario Bros. failed to find the golden coins at the box office. Directed by the team of Annabel Jankel and Rocky Morton, the critical and financial failure starred John Leguizamo, Bob Hoskins, and Dennis Hopper. According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:
"Two Brooklyn plumbers, Mario and Luigi, must travel to another dimension to rescue a princess from the evil dictator King Koopa and stop him from taking over the world."
"Two Brooklyn plumbers, Mario and Luigi, must travel to another dimension to rescue a princess from the evil dictator King Koopa and stop him from taking over the world."
On this day in 1993 (in Hungary), Jack Deth lived ... in Trancers III (aka Trancers III: Deth Lives). Directed by C. Courtney Joyner, the SciFi/Thriller starred Tim Thomerson, Andrew Robinson, and Melanie Smith; and here's the plot summary as provided by IMDB.com:
"A time cop is sent back to the 23rd Century to finish his battle against zombie-like beings called Trancers, with the help of his wife and an ex-con."
"A time cop is sent back to the 23rd Century to finish his battle against zombie-like beings called Trancers, with the help of his wife and an ex-con."
On this day in 1999 (in Germany), Alien Nation: The Enemy Within returned audiences to the televised world of Alien Nation. Written (in part) and directed by Kenneth Johnson, the SciFi/Fantasy starred Gary Graham, Eric Pierpoint, and Michele Scarabelli. According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:
"When Detectives Sikes and Francisco are presented with the mysterious death of an Eeno, Matt is stupefied to discover that George had rudely snubbed the case. He, like most Newcomers, reviles the outcast Eenos. As the case unfolds, George has to reassess his prejudices, and George's family help save the city from an alien threat originating in an Eeno waste disposal facility."
For the record:
As well as being nominated for a Primetime Emmy Award in the category of 'Outstanding Makeup For A Miniseries Or A Special,' Alien Nation: The Enemy Within earned a nod (but not a win) for a Saturn Award in the category of 'Best Single Genre Television Presentation.'
"When Detectives Sikes and Francisco are presented with the mysterious death of an Eeno, Matt is stupefied to discover that George had rudely snubbed the case. He, like most Newcomers, reviles the outcast Eenos. As the case unfolds, George has to reassess his prejudices, and George's family help save the city from an alien threat originating in an Eeno waste disposal facility."
For the record:
As well as being nominated for a Primetime Emmy Award in the category of 'Outstanding Makeup For A Miniseries Or A Special,' Alien Nation: The Enemy Within earned a nod (but not a win) for a Saturn Award in the category of 'Best Single Genre Television Presentation.'
On this day in 1999 (in Italy), Cube presented a cinematic dilemma for some trapped occupants. Directed by Vincenzo Natali, the SciFi/Horror starred Nicole de Boer, Maurice Dean Wint, and David Hewlett; and here's the plot summary as provided by IMDB.com:
"Six complete strangers with widely varying personalities are involuntarily placed in an endless maze containing deadly traps."
For the record:
Cube was a bit of a sensation both on the film festival circuit as well as within the general awards arena. In 1999, it enjoyed a nomination from the Saturn Awards in the category of 'Best Home Video Release.' At the 1999 Fantasporto Film Festival, the film was awarded the Jury Prize as well as top honors in the categories of 'Best Special Effects' and 'Best Film.' Lastly, the Genie Awards -- which recognizes excellence in Canadian film and TV production -- blessed the flick with an incredible five nominations (but no wins) largely in technical categories.
"Six complete strangers with widely varying personalities are involuntarily placed in an endless maze containing deadly traps."
For the record:
Cube was a bit of a sensation both on the film festival circuit as well as within the general awards arena. In 1999, it enjoyed a nomination from the Saturn Awards in the category of 'Best Home Video Release.' At the 1999 Fantasporto Film Festival, the film was awarded the Jury Prize as well as top honors in the categories of 'Best Special Effects' and 'Best Film.' Lastly, the Genie Awards -- which recognizes excellence in Canadian film and TV production -- blessed the flick with an incredible five nominations (but no wins) largely in technical categories.
On this day in 1999 (in the U.S.), The Thirteenth Floor took audiences down the 'virtual reality' rabbit hole. Written (in part) and directed by Josef Rusnak, the SciFi/Drama starred Craig Bierko, Gretchen Mol, and Dennis Haysbert. According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:
"A computer scientist running a virtual reality simulation of 1937 becomes the primary suspect when his colleague and mentor is murdered."
For the record:
To the film's credit, The Thirteenth Floor earned a Saturn Awards nomination in 2000 in the category of 'Best Science Fiction Film.'
"A computer scientist running a virtual reality simulation of 1937 becomes the primary suspect when his colleague and mentor is murdered."
For the record:
To the film's credit, The Thirteenth Floor earned a Saturn Awards nomination in 2000 in the category of 'Best Science Fiction Film.'
On this day in 2004 (in Germany), Solar Crisis delivered its dire warning with a release on home video. Directed by Richard C. Sarafian and Arthur Marks, the SciFi/Thriller starred Charlton Heston, Peter Boyle, and Corin Nemec. According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:
"A huge Solar flare is predicted to fry Earth. Astronauts must fly to the sun to drop a talking bomb (Freddy) at the right time so the flare will point somewhere else. Giant IXL Corp C.E.O. Teague thinks the flare won't happen and wants the mission to fail so he can buy the planet cheaply while the scare lasts. Employee Haas prepares a surprise for the astronauts. While daddy Steve Kelso commands the space ship where temperatures rise, granddaddy Admiral Skeet Kelso is searching the desert for grandson Mike who's gone A.W.O.L. to say goodbye to his dad but who inadvertently crossed the path of the men from IXL after meeting desert-dweller Travis."
"A huge Solar flare is predicted to fry Earth. Astronauts must fly to the sun to drop a talking bomb (Freddy) at the right time so the flare will point somewhere else. Giant IXL Corp C.E.O. Teague thinks the flare won't happen and wants the mission to fail so he can buy the planet cheaply while the scare lasts. Employee Haas prepares a surprise for the astronauts. While daddy Steve Kelso commands the space ship where temperatures rise, granddaddy Admiral Skeet Kelso is searching the desert for grandson Mike who's gone A.W.O.L. to say goodbye to his dad but who inadvertently crossed the path of the men from IXL after meeting desert-dweller Travis."
A star is born! On this day in 2006 (in the U.S.), The Moment After 2: The Awakening followed up on events from the first feature. Directed by Wes Llewellyn, the Fantasy feature starred John Gilbert, David A.R. White, and Kevin Downes; and here's the plot summary as provided by IMDB.com:
"After a dramatic escape from death row, former FBI agent Adam Riley (David White) reunites with his friend and mentor Jacob Krause (Brad Heller) leader of The Way, and his small remnant of Christians. Little do they know the forces out for their destruction. Global Alliance leader Commander Fredericks (Monte Perlin) has forced Adam's former partner Charles Baker (Kevin Downes) to hunt them down while a ragtag militia, led by "Captain" Jackson (Lonnie Colon), spy on them for their own gain. As events lead to an explosive confrontation, all will be forced to an awakening of the real struggle... for their very souls."
"After a dramatic escape from death row, former FBI agent Adam Riley (David White) reunites with his friend and mentor Jacob Krause (Brad Heller) leader of The Way, and his small remnant of Christians. Little do they know the forces out for their destruction. Global Alliance leader Commander Fredericks (Monte Perlin) has forced Adam's former partner Charles Baker (Kevin Downes) to hunt them down while a ragtag militia, led by "Captain" Jackson (Lonnie Colon), spy on them for their own gain. As events lead to an explosive confrontation, all will be forced to an awakening of the real struggle... for their very souls."
Honestly, I'd read the graphic novel upon which Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time was based, and I'd found it mostly 'ho-hum.' I guess that's why I found the feature film much of the same. It was released theatrically on this day back in 2010 (in far too many countries to mention). Directed by Mike Newell, the film starred Jake Gyllenhaal, Gemma Arterton, and Ben Kingsley. Here's the premise as provided by the folks at IMDB.com:
"A young fugitive prince and princess must stop a villain who unknowingly threatens to destroy the world with a special dagger that enables the magic sand inside to reverse time."
"A young fugitive prince and princess must stop a villain who unknowingly threatens to destroy the world with a special dagger that enables the magic sand inside to reverse time."
A star is born! On this day in 2013 (on home video), the SciFi/Actioner AE: Apocalypse Earth enjoyed its premiere. Written and directed by Thunder Levin, the feature starred Adrian Paul, Richard Grieco, and Bali Rodriguez. Here's the premise as listed on IMDB.com:
"A group of refugees from Earth work to survive on a hostile alien planet."
"A group of refugees from Earth work to survive on a hostile alien planet."
A star is born! On this day in 2014 (in a whole host of countries around the world as well as New York City proper), Edge Of Tomorrow enjoyed its first theatrical engagements ever! Directed by Doug Liman, the SciFi/Thriller starred Tom Cruise, Emily Blunt, and Bill Paxton; and here's the plot summary as provided by IMDB.com:
"A soldier fighting aliens gets to relive the same day over and over again, the day restarting every time he dies."
For the record:
"A soldier fighting aliens gets to relive the same day over and over again, the day restarting every time he dies."
For the record:
- At the 2015 Saturn Awards, Edge Of Tomorrow earned an impressive 7 nominations in such categories as 'Best Special Effects,' 'Best Editing,' 'Best Writing, 'Best Actress,' 'Best Actor,' 'Best Director,' and 'Best Science Fiction Film.' Alas, it only went home with a trophy in the category of 'Best Editing.'
- At the 2015 Hugo Awards, the picture earned a nomination in the category of 'Best Dramatic Presentation - Long Form.'
A star is born! On this day in 2018 (in the U.S.), Lake Placid: Legacy swam up from the swamp for a release on home video. Directed by Darrell Roodt, the Fantasy/Horror starred Katherine Barrell, Tim Rozon, and Sai Bennett. According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:
"A group of urban explorers venture to a quiet lake in upstate Maine that is home to a deadly and forgotten secret. Unfortunately for them, they quickly discover they're not alone and encounter a deadly threat that can kill them all."
"A group of urban explorers venture to a quiet lake in upstate Maine that is home to a deadly and forgotten secret. Unfortunately for them, they quickly discover they're not alone and encounter a deadly threat that can kill them all."
On this day in 1954, Space Patrol aired "The Hidden Treasure Of Mars." Officially, this served as the twenty-second episode in the program's fourth season, and here's the plot summary as provided by IMDB.com:
"Commander Corey accepts an invitation to visit a newly discovered an abandoned under ground Martian city. Soon he discovers the city many not be as empty as he thought."
"Commander Corey accepts an invitation to visit a newly discovered an abandoned under ground Martian city. Soon he discovers the city many not be as empty as he thought."
On this day in 1955, Adventures of Superman aired "Test of a Warrior." This served as the sixth episode of the program's third season, and here's the plot summary as provided by IMDB.com:
"Aging Indian Chief Great Horse (Francis McDonald) is in danger of being exiled by his tribe because of his inability to bring rain to his drought-stricken people. Superman (George Reeves) lends a helping hand by guiding Great Horse through a grueling gauntlet--a test of strength and courage--that will enable him to maintain his power. And as for the rain? Well, fear not: Superman may have something up his sleeve to solve that problem as well."
"Aging Indian Chief Great Horse (Francis McDonald) is in danger of being exiled by his tribe because of his inability to bring rain to his drought-stricken people. Superman (George Reeves) lends a helping hand by guiding Great Horse through a grueling gauntlet--a test of strength and courage--that will enable him to maintain his power. And as for the rain? Well, fear not: Superman may have something up his sleeve to solve that problem as well."
On this day in 1955, Science Fiction Theatre aired "Spider, Inc." Officially, this served as the eighth episode in the program's first season, and here's the plot summary as provided by IMDB.com:
"A scientist thinks he can use a 50 million year old piece of amber with a spider encased within to produce synthetic oil."
"A scientist thinks he can use a 50 million year old piece of amber with a spider encased within to produce synthetic oil."
On this day in 1955, Tom Corbett, Space Cadet launched "The Stowaway." According to our good friends at IMDB.com, here's that episode's plot summary:
"The Polaris' mission to field test a new ship engine is endangered when a young stowaway is discovered on board."
"The Polaris' mission to field test a new ship engine is endangered when a young stowaway is discovered on board."
On this day in 1979, Battle Of The Planets aired "Prisoners In Space." This served as the thirty-fifth episode of the program's first season, and here's the plot summary as provided by TV.com:
"Tiny's van breaks down and he is picked up by a Prison van on its way to Barracuda Island, a maximum securty prison. Spectra's gains control of the prison and Zoltar has promises freedom to the prisoners if they will join Spectra. The G-Force team must rescue Tiny and keep the prisoners from escaping."
"Tiny's van breaks down and he is picked up by a Prison van on its way to Barracuda Island, a maximum securty prison. Spectra's gains control of the prison and Zoltar has promises freedom to the prisoners if they will join Spectra. The G-Force team must rescue Tiny and keep the prisoners from escaping."
On this day in 1979, Wonder Woman aired "The Boy Who Knew Her Secret: Part 1." Officially, this served as the twentieth episode in the program's third (and final) season, and here's the plot summary as provided by IMDB.com:
"Diana Prince investigating a strange alien force in a small suburban community, is seen whirling into Wonder Woman by a young boy."
"Diana Prince investigating a strange alien force in a small suburban community, is seen whirling into Wonder Woman by a young boy."
On this day in 1988 (in France), The Ray Bradbury Theater aired "And So Died Riabouchinska." Officially, this served as the twelfth episode in the program's second season, and here's the plot summary as provided by IMDB.com:
"A ventriloquist is implicated in the murder of a man at a theater."
"A ventriloquist is implicated in the murder of a man at a theater."
On this day in 1999 (in Japan), Red Dwarf aired "Psirens." Officially, this served as the first episode of its sixth season, and here's the plot summary as provided by IMDB.com:
"200 years after investigating the Esperato, the Red Dwarf crew awakes from suspended animation, as they set out to find Red Dwarf, which has vanished without a trace, on-board Starbug. Where they stumble upon a asteroid field containing lost spaceships. Where they find the asteroid field is inhabited by "Psirens" genetic engineered alien creatures that telepathically lure the ship's crew on the asteroids and suck out their brains."
"200 years after investigating the Esperato, the Red Dwarf crew awakes from suspended animation, as they set out to find Red Dwarf, which has vanished without a trace, on-board Starbug. Where they stumble upon a asteroid field containing lost spaceships. Where they find the asteroid field is inhabited by "Psirens" genetic engineered alien creatures that telepathically lure the ship's crew on the asteroids and suck out their brains."
On this day in 1999, Total Recall 2070 aired "Burning Desire." Officially, this served as the thirteenth episode in the program's only season in original broadcast history, and here's the plot summary as provided by IMDB.com:
"The CPB investigates the death of a man who was fried in his sublimator, and Hume becomes worried that the same might happen to Olivia."
"The CPB investigates the death of a man who was fried in his sublimator, and Hume becomes worried that the same might happen to Olivia."
On this day in 2000, Code Name: Eternity aired "The Hunter." This served as the third episode of the program's first (and only) season, and here's the plot summary as provided by TV.com:
"Ethaniel and Laura meet a new ally while investigating one of Banning's company buildings, a conspiracy theorist who seems to know more about the truth Banning and the Eternity group than he actually realizes. Banning sends a fellow alien, Breed, to hunt down Ethaniel and Laura, hoping for better success than he has had so far."
"Ethaniel and Laura meet a new ally while investigating one of Banning's company buildings, a conspiracy theorist who seems to know more about the truth Banning and the Eternity group than he actually realizes. Banning sends a fellow alien, Breed, to hunt down Ethaniel and Laura, hoping for better success than he has had so far."
On this day in 2005, Doctor Who aired "The Doctor Dances." This served as the tenth episode to the (restarted) program's first season, and here's the plot summary compliments of IMDB.com:
"The Doctor, Rose and Captain Jack Harkness are still in the hospital with the gas mask-wearing mutants and are having some trouble finding a way out. The Doctor determines that the ambulance Captain Jack was using in his scam contained nano genes, similar to the one's he used to repair Rose's rope-burned hands. Only in this case, there are enough nano genes on the loose to "repair" an entire species and they have no idea what a human looks like in the first place."
"The Doctor, Rose and Captain Jack Harkness are still in the hospital with the gas mask-wearing mutants and are having some trouble finding a way out. The Doctor determines that the ambulance Captain Jack was using in his scam contained nano genes, similar to the one's he used to repair Rose's rope-burned hands. Only in this case, there are enough nano genes on the loose to "repair" an entire species and they have no idea what a human looks like in the first place."
On this day in 2010, A Good Knight's Quest aired the fourteenth episode of its only season. According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:
"The Chosen One wants to make a Metaphorical pit stop."
"The Chosen One wants to make a Metaphorical pit stop."
On this day in 2011, Doctor Who came face-to-face with another version of himself in an hour titled "The Almost People." This served as the sixth episode of the program's sixth season, and here's the plot summary as provided by our friends at IMDB.com:
"As the dopplegangers - 'gangers' for short - fight their makers, both Doctors, the real one and his ganger, try to find a way to restore the power and get everyone off the island. Both Doctors claim to be the 100% real thing, something Emily can't quite grasp. Rory meanwhile is trying to find Jennie but when he locates her and her ganger, he can't tell them apart. Having selected one of them, they discover of a company secret forces their hand. He soon realizes he's made an error. There is another ganger in the group however."
"As the dopplegangers - 'gangers' for short - fight their makers, both Doctors, the real one and his ganger, try to find a way to restore the power and get everyone off the island. Both Doctors claim to be the 100% real thing, something Emily can't quite grasp. Rory meanwhile is trying to find Jennie but when he locates her and her ganger, he can't tell them apart. Having selected one of them, they discover of a company secret forces their hand. He soon realizes he's made an error. There is another ganger in the group however."
On this day in 2011 (in Australia), Outcasts aired the first episode of its only season on television. According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:
"Carpathia awaits the arrival of a transporter from Earth. A leader amongst the Expeditionaries wants to break away from the settlement. And a secret lies beyond the gates of Forthaven."
"Carpathia awaits the arrival of a transporter from Earth. A leader amongst the Expeditionaries wants to break away from the settlement. And a secret lies beyond the gates of Forthaven."
On this day in 2012 (in Japan), Zetman aired "Whereabouts Of The Pendant." Officially, this served as the ninth episode in the program's only season on television, and here's the plot summary as provided by IMDB.com:
"The key to completing ZET is the pendant that Konoha has in her possession. Haitani and his men easily infiltrate the Amagi residence. Konoha wakes up and finds Jin standing in front of her. She hands him the pendant, not knowing he's actually a clone."
"The key to completing ZET is the pendant that Konoha has in her possession. Haitani and his men easily infiltrate the Amagi residence. Konoha wakes up and finds Jin standing in front of her. She hands him the pendant, not knowing he's actually a clone."
On this day in 2014, The 100 aired "The Calm" as the eleventh episode of the program's inaugural season. According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:
"Clarke and Finn are captured by Anya, who forces them to save the life of a victim of the explosion. Meanwhile, Raven deals with her split from Finn, and Kane fights to save the Ark and it's survivors."
"Clarke and Finn are captured by Anya, who forces them to save the life of a victim of the explosion. Meanwhile, Raven deals with her split from Finn, and Kane fights to save the Ark and it's survivors."
