The venerable Robert Ryan stepped into the world of SciFi/Fantasy in the role of Captain Nemo in Captain Nemo And The Underwater City (1969). Though he's no longer with us, Ryan was born on this day in 1909.
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ExtraExtra Alert:
In 2024, I received a complimentary new release of Act Of Violence (1948), a great film-noir in which Ryan played a bit role. Interested readers can find my thoughts right here.
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ExtraExtra Alert:
In 2024, I received a complimentary new release of Act Of Violence (1948), a great film-noir in which Ryan played a bit role. Interested readers can find my thoughts right here.
It's been my experience that prose coming from the much-revered Kurt Vonnegut Jr. is an acquired taste. As a fan of all things SciFi, I checked out a few of his books in my youth, and I found some of his ideas a bit hard-to-follow, mainly because I wasn't all that thrilled with his particular style. Still, I'd never argue against his brilliance; I'd just caution folks to be patient with his work. Though he's no longer with us, Vonnegut was born on this day in 1922.
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In 2019, I was provided a complimentary Blu-ray copy of Slaughterhouse-Five (1972) from a distributor in exchange for review coverage on SciFiHistory.Net. Interested readers can find my review right here.
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ExtraExtra Alert:
In 2019, I was provided a complimentary Blu-ray copy of Slaughterhouse-Five (1972) from a distributor in exchange for review coverage on SciFiHistory.Net. Interested readers can find my review right here.
In the early 1980's, legendary funnyman Jonathan Winters joined another legendary funnyman (Robin Williams) as a series regular in Mork and Mindy. Though Winters is no longer with us, he was born on this day in 1925.
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An understandably 'frosty' Bibi Andersson joined Paul Newman in Quinet (1979), the tale of our world suffering near-extinction from what was then promised to be "Global Cooling." Though she's no longer with us, Andersson was born on this day in 1935.
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During Star Trek's first season on television, Larry Anthony made it his business to steal a few scenes here and there, and he did so with work aboard "The Man Trap" and "Dagger Of The Mind." His career also includes visits to the worlds of The Wild Wild West, The Man From U.N.C.L.E., and Batman. Anthony was born on this day in 1937.
[Source: Memory Alpha]
[Source: Memory Alpha]
Dennis Fimple (above left) built an impressive resume in secondary characters, including guest spots in such programs as Battlestar Galactica, The Incredible Hulk, The Greatest American Hero, Automan, The Twilight Zone, Quantum Leap, The Adventures Of Brisco County Jr, and Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman. Though he's no longer with us, Fimple was born on this day in 1940.
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The late actor Vincent Schiavelli certainly had a charm all of his own, and that's largely why Tinseltown saw to it that he appeared in well over one hundred film and TV projects. During Star Trek: The Next Generation's run, Schiavelli even had a guest spot; he guest starred as 'the Peddler' in the rather forgettable "The Arsenal of Freedom." Other genre programs that benefited from his skills include Buffy The Vampire Slayer, M.A.N.T.I.S., and even The X-Files. Though he's no longer with us, Schiavelli was born on this day back in 1948.
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Horror icon Bill Moseley finally tells you how he thinks of you in this picture from 1986's The Texas Chainsaw Massacre 2. (I kid, I kid!) The talented actor, writer, and director continues leaving his mark on the genre (and beyond) with each opportunity he gets. Genre fans might know him best from such projects as Endangered Species (1982), Osa (1986), The Blob (1988), Freddy's Nightmares, Silent Night, Deadly Night 3: Better Watch Out (1989), The First Power (1990), Crash And Burn (1990), Night Of The Living Dead (1990), Honey I Blew Up The Kid (1992), Army Of Darkness (1992), The Convent (2000), All American Massacre (2000), and many other forays. Moseley was born on this day in 1951.
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Much like Star Trek before it, Buck Rogers In The 25th Century employed some of the loveliest ladies of a TV generation, including the luscious Anne-Marie Martin who went on to the cult cop comedy, Sledge Hammer, alongside David Rasche in the late 1980's. Still, she was a bit of a genre sensation, appearing in such projects as Wonder Woman, Killer's Delight (1978), Dr. Strange (1978), The Shape Of Things To Come (1979), Time Express, Prom Night (1980), Savage Harvest (1981), The Boogens (1981), Mr. Merlin, The Powers Of Matthew Star, Runaway (1984), and Highway To Heaven. Martin was born on this day in 1957.
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In early 2024, I had the good fortune of receiving a complimentary Blu-ray of The Boogens (1981) in which Ms. Martin enjoyed a big role. Interested in my thoughts on the project? Readers can find them right here.
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ExtraExtra Alert:
In early 2024, I had the good fortune of receiving a complimentary Blu-ray of The Boogens (1981) in which Ms. Martin enjoyed a big role. Interested in my thoughts on the project? Readers can find them right here.
In her youth, Donna Wilkes was a bit of a B-Movie Scream Queen (for lack of a better term), but she did have some small roles in The Incredible Hulk (TV) and, more recently, 90210 Shark Attack (2014). Wilkes was born on this day in 1959.
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Few actors possess the ability to inhabit even a casual role as deeply as Stanley Tucci does (shown above from The Hunger Games). In fact, a talent of Tucci's level can make audiences even like characters they'd otherwise dismiss. Tucci also dabbled briefly in the Marvel Universe of movies as well as Transformers: Age Of Extinction. Tucci was born on this day in 1960.
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On CBS's Supergirl, Calista Flockhart plays media mogul Cat Grant to some acclaim, chewing scenery in her attempts to get under the skin of National City's resident metahuman. To the best of my knowledge, the actress wasn't interested in following the show to Vancouver when it moved production there in the second season; and her character kinda/sorta ceremoniously disappeared from the project. Flockhart was born on this day in 1964.
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Like so many moviegoers of a certain generation, I'll agree to have a soft spot for the Indiana Jones flicks, even though I've absolutely no problem in admitting the features greatly diminished in quality as the series wore on. In any event, the lovely Alison Doody left her mark by appearing in the franchise's Indiana Jones And The Last Crusade (1989) opposite Harrison Ford, and Doody was born on this day in 1966.
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The lovely Jennifer Jostyn has played roles in such SciFi projects as Omega Cop (1990), Deep Impact (1998), and Maximum Velocity (2002). Jostyn was born on this day in 1968.
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Continuing the DeLuise dynasty of actors comes David DeLuise! SciFi fans have enjoyed his work in such properties as Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman, SeaQuest 2032, Roughnecks: The Starship Trooper Chronicles, and Stargate: SG-1. DeLuise was born on this day in 1971.
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Adam Beach joined no less than Daniel Craig and Harrison Ford in attempting to face the alien menace at the heart of 2011's disappointing Cowboys & Aliens. Beach was born on this day in 1972.
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I struggled with the premise and execution of Christopher Nolan's Inception so much that I probably didn't enjoy it as much as a film as others did, but sometimes that's just the nature of 'heady' projects. Still, I appreciated the skills Leonardo DiCaprio brought to the mix. DiCaprio was born on this day in 1974.
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Not since Syfy's newfangled Battlestar Galactica did so many good-looking people get sent into space: that's my story, and I'm sticking to it wherein it concerns the cast of ABC's short-lived Defying Gravity. Each and every one of them were a bit prettier than the last, and that goes for the boys as well! Eyal Podell played Dr. Evram Mintz, and he was basically surrounded my a bunch of underwear models in zero-G. What a awful place to work! Podell was born on this day in 1975.
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Before graduating to the big leagues with 2014's Godzilla, Gareth Edwards wrote and directed Monsters, a brilliant but vastly misunderstood SciFi drama for audiences who mistook the name for something other than what it meant. In it, Scoot McNairy portrayed photographer Andrew Kaulder, a man tasked with the daunting challenge of navigating a wasteland to get a damsel-not-so-much-in-distress back home safely. McNairy was born on this day in 1977.
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The comely Amy Rutberg made a nice splash in the televised world of Marvel Entertainment with a solid role aboard Netflix's Daredevil during its run on the streaming platform. Rutberg was born on this day in 1981.
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Melanie Liburd joined the insane crew serving what must be the least safe ship in all the galaxy as part of the SciFi/Drama better known as Dark Matter. Liburd was born on this day in 1987.
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Seriously, how does anyone keep up with the whole Power Rangers universe? Is there an APP for that? Camille Hyde stepped into the spandex as Shelby Watkins, aka Pink Dino Charge Ranger, for TV's Power Ranger Dino Charge. Hyde was born on this day in 1993.
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Connor Price is a gifted young actor who continues to impress with each new gig. Genre fans might know him best from his work aboard The Dead Zone, The Middleman, Haven, Alphas, Being Human, and Supernatural. Price was born on this day in 1994.
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Young Tye Sheridan dipped into magical waters in a big way by slipping on the spectacles of one Scott Summers, better known as Cyclops as part of X-Men: Apocalypse. Sheridan was born on this day in 1996.
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A star is born!
On this day in 1940 (in the U.S.), The Devil Bat first flapped its theatrical wings for audiences. Directed by Jean Yarbrough from a story by John T. Neville and George Bricker, the SciFi/Horror starred Bela Lugosi, Suzanne Kaaren, Dave O'Brien, and others. According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:
"A mad scientist develops an aftershave lotion that causes his gigantic bats to kill anyone who wears it."
"A mad scientist develops an aftershave lotion that causes his gigantic bats to kill anyone who wears it."
On this day in 1951 (in the U.S.), Flight To Mars took off with its full U.S. theatrical run. Written by Arthur Strawn and directed by Lesley Selander, the SciFi film starred Marguerite Chapman and Cameron Mitchell, and here's the plot summary that's been provided by the always reliable IMDB.com:
"A newspaper reporter and a bunch of scientists fly a rocket to Mars just to find out that Martians look exactly like us. Mars is running low on one of their natural resources (Corium), and plan to steal the Earth astronauts' rocket and conquer Earth. The Martian underground helps the Earthmen stop the insidious plan."
For the record:
In 2021, I had the good fortune of receiving a complimentary 4K restoration Blu-ray disk from the good people at The Film Detective, a release complete with some incredible extras. Want to know more? Then how about checking out my review of the flick right here.
"A newspaper reporter and a bunch of scientists fly a rocket to Mars just to find out that Martians look exactly like us. Mars is running low on one of their natural resources (Corium), and plan to steal the Earth astronauts' rocket and conquer Earth. The Martian underground helps the Earthmen stop the insidious plan."
For the record:
In 2021, I had the good fortune of receiving a complimentary 4K restoration Blu-ray disk from the good people at The Film Detective, a release complete with some incredible extras. Want to know more? Then how about checking out my review of the flick right here.
A star is born!
On this day in 1964 (in the U.S.), Pajama Party delivered the 1960's to the world of SciFi and Fantasy. Directed by Don Weis from a story by Louis M. Heyward, the feature starred Tommy Kirk, Annette Funicello, Elsa Lanchester, and others. According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:
"Sent to Earth to prepare for an invasion, a Martian scout lands amidst a swim party and tries to convince everyone that he really is who he says."
"Sent to Earth to prepare for an invasion, a Martian scout lands amidst a swim party and tries to convince everyone that he really is who he says."
On this day in 1966 (in West Germany), Mutiny In Outer Space splashed down into Earth's theaters. Written and directed by the pair of Hugo Grimaldi and Arthur C. Pierce, the SciFi/Fantasy starred William Leslie, Dolores Faith, and Pamela Curran. According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:
"A creeping fungus starts killing off astronauts on a trip back from the moon."
"A creeping fungus starts killing off astronauts on a trip back from the moon."
A star is born!
On this day in 1981 (in the U.S.), the SciFi/Telefilm Goliath Awaits rose from the TV depths. Directed by Kevin Connor from a story by Richard Bluel and Pat Fielder, the feature starred Robert Forster, Mark Harmon, Alex Cord, and others. According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:
"During World War II the passenger liner "Goliath" is sunk by a German submarine. Portions of the ship's hull remain airtight, and some of the passengers and crew survive. Over the decades they build a rigidly regulated society completely isolated from the surface world, until in contemporary times a diving team begins to explore the wreck."
"During World War II the passenger liner "Goliath" is sunk by a German submarine. Portions of the ship's hull remain airtight, and some of the passengers and crew survive. Over the decades they build a rigidly regulated society completely isolated from the surface world, until in contemporary times a diving team begins to explore the wreck."
On this day in 1989 (in Spain), the 1976-produced Logan's Run enjoyed a new broadcast on television. Directed by Michael Anderson and based on the novel by William F. Nolan, the SciFi/Fantasy starred Michael York, Jenny Agutter, and Richard Jordan. According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:
"Logan, a Sandman (police assassin), is forced to search for "Sanctuary" - a place to which people have apparently escaped from the sealed city of the future in which he lives. Jessica is caught up along the way and becomes his companion fugitive as they are both pursued by Francis, a fellow Sandman. Sanctuary is not what they expect."
For the record:
Logan's Run certainly 'ran away' from the competition so far as award recognition is concerned. At the 1977 Academy Awards, L.B. Abbott, Glen Robinson, and Matthew Yuricich shared a Special Achievement Oscar for the film's visual effects. (It was also nominated in the categories of 'Best Art Direction - Set Direction' and 'Best Cinematography' but lost out.) In the same year, it was also nominated for the Hugo Award for 'Best Dramatic Presentation.' Lastly, the feature cleaned out the trophy closet at the 1977 Saturn Awards, taking home statues for 'Best Make-up,' 'Best Costumes,' 'Best Set Decoration,' 'Best Art Direction,' 'Best Cinematography,' and 'Best Science Fiction Film.'
"Logan, a Sandman (police assassin), is forced to search for "Sanctuary" - a place to which people have apparently escaped from the sealed city of the future in which he lives. Jessica is caught up along the way and becomes his companion fugitive as they are both pursued by Francis, a fellow Sandman. Sanctuary is not what they expect."
For the record:
Logan's Run certainly 'ran away' from the competition so far as award recognition is concerned. At the 1977 Academy Awards, L.B. Abbott, Glen Robinson, and Matthew Yuricich shared a Special Achievement Oscar for the film's visual effects. (It was also nominated in the categories of 'Best Art Direction - Set Direction' and 'Best Cinematography' but lost out.) In the same year, it was also nominated for the Hugo Award for 'Best Dramatic Presentation.' Lastly, the feature cleaned out the trophy closet at the 1977 Saturn Awards, taking home statues for 'Best Make-up,' 'Best Costumes,' 'Best Set Decoration,' 'Best Art Direction,' 'Best Cinematography,' and 'Best Science Fiction Film.'
A star is born!
On this day in 1990 (in the U.S.), audiences finally felt The Big One: The Great Los Angeles Earthquake. Directed by Larry Elikan from a story by William Bast, Paul Huson, and Michael Petryni, the SciFi/Fantasy starred Joanna Kerns, Dan Lauria, Bonnie Bartlett, and others. According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:
"After a series of small tremors in Los Angeles, Dr. Clare Winslow, a local seismologist, pinpoints the exact location and time of when the long awaited earthquake--"The Big One"--will strike southern California. With this information, she must battle city officials to release this information to the general public. Also, she hopes that her family is out of harms way when the quake strikes. Subplots show how other families and people cope with the the tremors that strike before the impending "Big One.""
"After a series of small tremors in Los Angeles, Dr. Clare Winslow, a local seismologist, pinpoints the exact location and time of when the long awaited earthquake--"The Big One"--will strike southern California. With this information, she must battle city officials to release this information to the general public. Also, she hopes that her family is out of harms way when the quake strikes. Subplots show how other families and people cope with the the tremors that strike before the impending "Big One.""
On this day in 1994 (in Sweden), audiences of the Stockholm International Film Festival were treated to a theatrical screening of Death Machine. Written and directed by Stephen Norrington, the SciFi/Horror starred Brad Dourif, Ely Pouget, and William Hootkins. According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:
"After a mad genius inventor of killer robots and cyborgs at Chaank Armaments Corp. kills execs, he unleashes his ultimate death machine on the new cute CEO firing him."
Editor's Note:
Technically, I'm not entirely certain of this specific screening date. IMDB.com reports that Death Machine was screened at the festival cited above; and Google.com indicates that the festival ran from November 11 through November 20th. So in lieu of greater specificity, I'm using this date for now.
For the record:
To the film's credit, Death Machine stirred up an extra bit of attention from screenings on the film festival circuit.
"After a mad genius inventor of killer robots and cyborgs at Chaank Armaments Corp. kills execs, he unleashes his ultimate death machine on the new cute CEO firing him."
Editor's Note:
Technically, I'm not entirely certain of this specific screening date. IMDB.com reports that Death Machine was screened at the festival cited above; and Google.com indicates that the festival ran from November 11 through November 20th. So in lieu of greater specificity, I'm using this date for now.
For the record:
To the film's credit, Death Machine stirred up an extra bit of attention from screenings on the film festival circuit.
On this day in 1994 (in Portugal), Timecop turned back the clock for audiences. Directed by Peter Hyams, the SciFi feature starred Jean-Claude Van Damme and Mia Sara, and here's the plot summary from IMDB.com:
"Max Walker, an officer for a security agency that regulates time travel, must fend for his life against a shady politician who's intent on changing the past to control the future."
"Max Walker, an officer for a security agency that regulates time travel, must fend for his life against a shady politician who's intent on changing the past to control the future."
A star is born!
On this day in 2008 (in the U.S.), One-Eyed Monster took a swipe at mankind when it played for audiences in attendance of an AFM Screening. Written (in part) and directed by Adam Fields, the SciFi/Comedy starred Amber Benson, Jason Graham, Charles Napier, and others. According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:
"Ten people travel into the mountains of Northern California to shoot a porn movie. During a scene break early in filming Ron Jeremy gets hit by a shooting star and in the following scene his penis, now possessed by a sex-hungry alien, detaches itself, leaving Ron for dead. The remaining cast and crew theorize about the murdering penis' vulnerability after climax, 'when it is limp, and at its weakest'. They hatch a plan to lure the penis into a neuro-tactile simulator and then circumcise it with an ax during its 'refractory period'."
"Ten people travel into the mountains of Northern California to shoot a porn movie. During a scene break early in filming Ron Jeremy gets hit by a shooting star and in the following scene his penis, now possessed by a sex-hungry alien, detaches itself, leaving Ron for dead. The remaining cast and crew theorize about the murdering penis' vulnerability after climax, 'when it is limp, and at its weakest'. They hatch a plan to lure the penis into a neuro-tactile simulator and then circumcise it with an ax during its 'refractory period'."
On this day in 2008 (in Sweden), Painkiller Jane dished its own brand of painkilling medicine for interested audiences. Directed by Sanford Bookstaver, the SciFi/Thriller starred Emmanuelle Vaugier, Eric Dane, and Richard Roundtree. According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:
"Jane, a young soldier, is exposed to a biochemical weapon that endows her with self-healing powers. She uses her abilities to fight crime while eluding the military."
"Jane, a young soldier, is exposed to a biochemical weapon that endows her with self-healing powers. She uses her abilities to fight crime while eluding the military."
A star is born!
On this day in 2009 (in a whole host of countries around the world), the Mayan Apocalypse finally came to pass with the theatrical launch of 2012. Written (in part) and directed by Roland Emmerich, the SciFi/Fantasy starred the insufferable John Cusack, Thandiwe Newton, Chiwetel Ejiofor, and others. According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:
"Dr. Adrian Helmsley, part of a worldwide geophysical team investigating the effect on the earth of radiation from unprecedented solar storms, learns that the earth's core is heating up. He warns U.S. President Thomas Wilson that the crust of the earth is becoming unstable and that without proper preparations for saving a fraction of the world's population, the entire race is doomed. Meanwhile, writer Jackson Curtis stumbles on the same information. While the world's leaders race to build "arks" to escape the impending cataclysm, Curtis struggles to find a way to save his family. Meanwhile, volcanic eruptions and earthquakes of unprecedented strength wreak havoc around the world."
For the record:
At the 2010 Saturn Awards, 2009 earned to big nominations in the categories of 'Best Special Effects' and 'Best Action/Adventure/Thriller Film.'
"Dr. Adrian Helmsley, part of a worldwide geophysical team investigating the effect on the earth of radiation from unprecedented solar storms, learns that the earth's core is heating up. He warns U.S. President Thomas Wilson that the crust of the earth is becoming unstable and that without proper preparations for saving a fraction of the world's population, the entire race is doomed. Meanwhile, writer Jackson Curtis stumbles on the same information. While the world's leaders race to build "arks" to escape the impending cataclysm, Curtis struggles to find a way to save his family. Meanwhile, volcanic eruptions and earthquakes of unprecedented strength wreak havoc around the world."
For the record:
At the 2010 Saturn Awards, 2009 earned to big nominations in the categories of 'Best Special Effects' and 'Best Action/Adventure/Thriller Film.'
A star is born!
On this day in 2010 (in Australia, Israel, Russia, and a few more countries around the world), Skyline enjoyed its first theatrical release. Directed by Colin and Greg Strause, the SciFi/Fantasy starred Eric Balfour, Donald Faison, Scottie Thompson, and others. According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:
"Strange lights descend on the city of Los Angeles, drawing people outside like moths to a flame where an extraterrestrial force threatens to swallow the entire human population off the face of the Earth."
"Strange lights descend on the city of Los Angeles, drawing people outside like moths to a flame where an extraterrestrial force threatens to swallow the entire human population off the face of the Earth."
A star is born!
On this day in 2011 (in America), Humans Vs Zombies enjoyed a limited U.S. theatrical release. Written and directed by Brian T. Jaynes, the SciFi/Horror starred Dora Madison, Melissa Carnell, Chip Joslin, and others. According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:
"Students on summer break are exposed to a deadly virus that is spread rapidly through direct human contact. The infected become enslaved by the invading "swarm" intelligence and driven by an insatiable appetite to consume human flesh. Returning home, the students spread the infection to their fellow classmates and other unsuspecting townspeople. One by one, more students fall victim to the plague, triggering an epidemic that spawns a horde of ravenous zombies. The zombie horde grows and spreads quickly. Amidst the chaos, a campus security guard, obsessed with conspiracy theories, leads a group of students to safety as they and a small band of uninfected townspeople set out to find other human survivors in an attempt to discover the source of the "zombie" virus and save the world."
"Students on summer break are exposed to a deadly virus that is spread rapidly through direct human contact. The infected become enslaved by the invading "swarm" intelligence and driven by an insatiable appetite to consume human flesh. Returning home, the students spread the infection to their fellow classmates and other unsuspecting townspeople. One by one, more students fall victim to the plague, triggering an epidemic that spawns a horde of ravenous zombies. The zombie horde grows and spreads quickly. Amidst the chaos, a campus security guard, obsessed with conspiracy theories, leads a group of students to safety as they and a small band of uninfected townspeople set out to find other human survivors in an attempt to discover the source of the "zombie" virus and save the world."
A star is born!
On this day in 2013 (in the United Kingdom), the good people of London, England were treated to the exclusive theatrical premiere event of The Hunger Games: Catching Fire. Directed by Francis Lawrence and based on the novel by Suzanne Collins, the SciFi/Fantasy starred Jennifer Lawrence, Josh Hutcherson, Liam Hemsworth, and others. According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:
"Katniss Everdeen and Peeta Mellark become targets of the Capitol after their victory in the 74th Hunger Games sparks a rebellion in the Districts of Panem."
"Katniss Everdeen and Peeta Mellark become targets of the Capitol after their victory in the 74th Hunger Games sparks a rebellion in the Districts of Panem."
A star is born!
On this day in 2016 (in the United Kingdom and the U.S.), The Otherworld opened its doors for business theatrically. Written and directed by Gisela Pereira, the Fantasy film starred James Karcher, Hjeron O'Sidhe, Merlin Bear, and others. According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:
"The Otherworld is an original story and mystical tale inspired by Celtic mythology and Irish legends. One of the most fascinating characters in Celtic mythology, the Warrior Lugh, crosses Woodland heading to Tara to join the court of King Nuada and the Tuatha De Danann. Nuada and his kingdom are at this time oppressed by the Fomorian tribe, and trying to retaliate for their land and freedom. During Lugh's travel, he is bewitched by a faerie (Immrama) to a Beltane celebration, when the line between the human and fairy world are vulnerable and Lugh crosses unaware to The Otherworld - the fairy realm. Lugh and Immrama fall in love. However, they live in different times and worlds..."
"The Otherworld is an original story and mystical tale inspired by Celtic mythology and Irish legends. One of the most fascinating characters in Celtic mythology, the Warrior Lugh, crosses Woodland heading to Tara to join the court of King Nuada and the Tuatha De Danann. Nuada and his kingdom are at this time oppressed by the Fomorian tribe, and trying to retaliate for their land and freedom. During Lugh's travel, he is bewitched by a faerie (Immrama) to a Beltane celebration, when the line between the human and fairy world are vulnerable and Lugh crosses unaware to The Otherworld - the fairy realm. Lugh and Immrama fall in love. However, they live in different times and worlds..."
A star is born!
On this day in 2022 (in Spain), audiences of the Fancine - Festival de Cine Fantástico Universidad de Málaga were treated to the theatrical debut of Hypersleep (aka Ipersonnia). Written (in part) and directed by Alberto Mascia, the SciFi/Fantasy starred Stefano Accorsi, Katsiaryna Shulha, Astrid Meloni, and others. According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:
"Near future. The old penitentiaries are a memory. Inmates now serve their sentence in a state of deep sleep. Until one day David Damiani, a prison psychologist, finds himself confronted with a prisoner over whom he has lost all control."
"Near future. The old penitentiaries are a memory. Inmates now serve their sentence in a state of deep sleep. Until one day David Damiani, a prison psychologist, finds himself confronted with a prisoner over whom he has lost all control."
On this day in 1958 (in the U.S.), The Invisible Man aired "Crisis In The Desert." Officially, this served as the second episode in the program's first season, and here's the plot summary as provided by IMDB.com:
"Military Intelligence asks Peter to undertake a mission to rescue an intelligence operative. To free the man, Peter and a local resistance fighter must breach the high-security hospital and get the operative out."
"Military Intelligence asks Peter to undertake a mission to rescue an intelligence operative. To free the man, Peter and a local resistance fighter must breach the high-security hospital and get the operative out."
On this day in 1959 (in the U.S.), Men Into Space aired "Moonquake." Officially, this served as the sixth episode of the program's only season, and here's the plot summary as provided by IMDB.com:
"Trailblazer I is on route to the Moon when one of the crew gets word his wife has been hurt in a car wreck. Although distracted, the crewman needs to focus all his skills and abilities to overcome a major accident."
"Trailblazer I is on route to the Moon when one of the crew gets word his wife has been hurt in a car wreck. Although distracted, the crewman needs to focus all his skills and abilities to overcome a major accident."
On this day in 1965 (in the United Kingdom), Gerry Anderson's Thunderbirds aired "30 Minutes After Noon." Officially, this served as the seventh episode in the program's first season, and here's the plot summary as provided by IMDB.com:
"Thomas Prescott picks up a strange hitch hiker who suddenly attaches a bomb to his wrist, then tells him he needs to get to the 'Hudson Building' before 8pm to find the key and avoid being killed in the explosion. Prescott makes it to the building but is still in an elevator when the bomb detonates trapping the man amid the carnage of the bombing and subsequent fire. International Rescue spring into action deploying all their resources in a desperate attempt to rescue the trapped man."
"Thomas Prescott picks up a strange hitch hiker who suddenly attaches a bomb to his wrist, then tells him he needs to get to the 'Hudson Building' before 8pm to find the key and avoid being killed in the explosion. Prescott makes it to the building but is still in an elevator when the bomb detonates trapping the man amid the carnage of the bombing and subsequent fire. International Rescue spring into action deploying all their resources in a desperate attempt to rescue the trapped man."
On this day in 1970 (in the United Kingdom), Gerry Anderson's UFO aired "Sub-Smash." Officially, this served as the tenth episode in the program's first (and only) season, and here's the plot summary that's provided by IMDB.com:
"After an underwater UFO has attacked and sunk a freight ship in the ocean, Straker, Foster and SHADO lieutenant Nina Barry join a submarine crew to find out what they can. However, they too are attacked by the UFO's vessel and, as a result, their submarine is grounded on a ledge. Straker has to overcome his claustrophobia in order to work out an escape plan."
"After an underwater UFO has attacked and sunk a freight ship in the ocean, Straker, Foster and SHADO lieutenant Nina Barry join a submarine crew to find out what they can. However, they too are attacked by the UFO's vessel and, as a result, their submarine is grounded on a ledge. Straker has to overcome his claustrophobia in order to work out an escape plan."
On this day in 1978 (in the U.S.), Battle Of The Planets aired "Perilous Pleasure Cruise." Officially, this served as the thirteenth episode of the program's first season, and here's the plot summary as provided by TV.com:
"G-Force is called on to check out the mysterious sinking of a ocean liner."
"G-Force is called on to check out the mysterious sinking of a ocean liner."
On this day in 1978 (in the U.S.), Jason Of Star Command aired "The Disappearing Man." Officially, this served as the tenth episode in the program's first season, and here's the plot summary as provided by IMDB.com:
"Lt. Matt Prentiss has escaped from being experimented on by Dragos, but is stuck in time, moving at a much faster pace than everyone around him. Jason volunteers to enter the other time dimension to rescue him."
"Lt. Matt Prentiss has escaped from being experimented on by Dragos, but is stuck in time, moving at a much faster pace than everyone around him. Jason volunteers to enter the other time dimension to rescue him."
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On this day in 1979 (in the U.S.), Salvage 1 aired "Hard Water, Part 2." This served as the second episode of the program's second season (while this wasn't the last episode filmed for the show, it was the last one aired as the property was canceled due to poor ratings by the network), and here's the plot summary from IMDB.com:
"Harry and the Salvage One team try to direct the iceberg out of the shipping lanes, but the U.S. Navy is determined to blast the berg to smithereens."
On this day in 1979 (in the U.S.), Salvage 1 aired "Hard Water, Part 2." This served as the second episode of the program's second season (while this wasn't the last episode filmed for the show, it was the last one aired as the property was canceled due to poor ratings by the network), and here's the plot summary from IMDB.com:
"Harry and the Salvage One team try to direct the iceberg out of the shipping lanes, but the U.S. Navy is determined to blast the berg to smithereens."
On this day in 1981 (in the U.S.), The Greatest American Hero aired "Operation Spoilsport." Officially, this served as the second episode to the program's second season, and here's the plot summary as detailed by IMDB.com:
"The aliens return and tell Ralph and Bill that they have to stop World War III when they are told that a failsafe system which will launch an attack on the other side if the country's been decimated has been activated. So they have to stop it. But unfortunately they discover someone on their side is behind the whole thing."
"The aliens return and tell Ralph and Bill that they have to stop World War III when they are told that a failsafe system which will launch an attack on the other side if the country's been decimated has been activated. So they have to stop it. But unfortunately they discover someone on their side is behind the whole thing."
On this day in 1986 (in the U.S.), The Adventures Of The Galaxy Rangers aired "Badge of Power." Officially, this (technically) served as the program's forty-fifth episode (they were aired wildly out of sequence), and here's the plot summary from IMDB.com:
"Mogul and Slade work together and manage to steal all of Q-Ball's data, including the data on the Series 5 implants. They use the data to create a badge that replicates all the Rangers powers. The Rangers must get the data back."
"Mogul and Slade work together and manage to steal all of Q-Ball's data, including the data on the Series 5 implants. They use the data to create a badge that replicates all the Rangers powers. The Rangers must get the data back."
On this day in 1989 (in the U.S.), the Star Trek: The Next Generation episode titled "The Price" aired in syndication. Here's the summary from IMDB.com:
"The Enterprise hosts diplomatic negotiations while in a stable orbit around the planet Barzan, which is badly dependent on external supplies, for control of the one thing which would render it truly viable: a single stable wormhole, perfect for travel all the way to a distant quadrant. Federation delegate Seth Mendoza is informed by Data that the technologically backward Barzanians' observations are fallible, the wormhole may actually prove instable; Data and Gordi test it themselves, to determine its real value. Counselor Deanna Troi falls madly in love with a mysterious sherpa, Devinoni Ral; after sharing his bed, she realizes he shrewdly uses his empathic abilities to read and play into his opponent's emotions, wrestles with the ethics, and must decide whether to use her own..."
"The Enterprise hosts diplomatic negotiations while in a stable orbit around the planet Barzan, which is badly dependent on external supplies, for control of the one thing which would render it truly viable: a single stable wormhole, perfect for travel all the way to a distant quadrant. Federation delegate Seth Mendoza is informed by Data that the technologically backward Barzanians' observations are fallible, the wormhole may actually prove instable; Data and Gordi test it themselves, to determine its real value. Counselor Deanna Troi falls madly in love with a mysterious sherpa, Devinoni Ral; after sharing his bed, she realizes he shrewdly uses his empathic abilities to read and play into his opponent's emotions, wrestles with the ethics, and must decide whether to use her own..."
On this day in 1993 (in the United Kingdom), Red Dwarf aired "Out Of Time." Officially, this served as the sixth episode in the program's sixth season, and here's the plot summary as provided by IMDB.com:
"Starbug enters a fog in space containing devices that create false realities, where the crew find a time machine, where they meet themselves 15 years in the future and engage in a space battle, when they learn their future selves are corrupt time travelers who are experiencing the very best of history."
"Starbug enters a fog in space containing devices that create false realities, where the crew find a time machine, where they meet themselves 15 years in the future and engage in a space battle, when they learn their future selves are corrupt time travelers who are experiencing the very best of history."
On this day in 1994 (in the U.S.), The X-Files aired "One Breath." Officially, this served as the eighth episode of the program's second season, and here's the plot summary from IMDB.com:
"When Scully's comatose body is discovered at a local hospital, Mulder suspects the government was responsible for her disappearance."
"When Scully's comatose body is discovered at a local hospital, Mulder suspects the government was responsible for her disappearance."
On this day in 1994 (in the U.S.), Time Trax aired "The Scarlet Koala." Officially, this served as the nineteenth episode of the program's second season, and here's the plot summary as detailed by IMDB.com:
"A distress call from the future has Darien on the hunt for a rare koala to cure a future epidemic."
"A distress call from the future has Darien on the hunt for a rare koala to cure a future epidemic."
On this day in 1996 (in the U.S.), Babylon 5 aired "Whatever Happened To Mr. Garibaldi?" Officially, this served as the second episode of the program's fourth season, and here's the plot summary from IMDB.com:
"G'Kar finds trouble while searching for Garibaldi. Sheridan hovers between life and death."
"G'Kar finds trouble while searching for Garibaldi. Sheridan hovers between life and death."
On this day in 1998 (in the U.S.), Babylon 5 took one more fateful step toward its big finish: the showed aired the twentieth episode of its fifth and final season. "Objects in Motion" looked like it was going to finally deliver marital bliss to the stars, and here's what you need to know about it according to IMDB.com:
"Garibaldi and Lise are going to get married, he'll run her late husband's company. An assassin is hired to kill Lise. Zack has a plan to smoke him out, but another person wants G'Kar dead as well. Both attacks are prevented. Garibaldi deals with the people who ordered the hit on Lise. G'Kar and Lyta leave the station."
"Garibaldi and Lise are going to get married, he'll run her late husband's company. An assassin is hired to kill Lise. Zack has a plan to smoke him out, but another person wants G'Kar dead as well. Both attacks are prevented. Garibaldi deals with the people who ordered the hit on Lise. G'Kar and Lyta leave the station."
On this day in 1998 (in the U.S.), Seven Days aired "Doppleganger: Part 2." Officially, this served as the seventh episode in the program's first season, and here's the plot summary as provided by IMDB.com:
"After being left for dead, Parker has to find a way to stop his malevolent duplicate and reverse General Starker's takeover of the United States government."
"After being left for dead, Parker has to find a way to stop his malevolent duplicate and reverse General Starker's takeover of the United States government."
On this day in 2001 (in the U.S.), The X-Files aired "Nothing Important Happened Today." Officially, this served as the first episode in the program's ninth season, and here's the plot summary as provided by IMDB.com:
"While Doggett's investigation of Deputy Director Kersh hits difficulties, the agents encounter a beautiful woman with the ability to remain submerged underwater."
"While Doggett's investigation of Deputy Director Kersh hits difficulties, the agents encounter a beautiful woman with the ability to remain submerged underwater."
On this day in 2002 (in the U.S.), Andromeda aired "The Leper's Kiss." Officially, this served as the seventh episode to the program's third season, and here's the plot summary from IMDB.com:
"Another "founding father" of the New Commonwealth contacts Dylan to help in taking down a very deadly assassin named "the Leper" who is currently targeting him. He has Dylan keep this mission top secret, even from his superiors. In order to get information on the Leper's whereabouts Dylan promotes himself as an agent of the Leper looking to hire talent for a hit. He manages to catch the Leper's sister, Sasha, in his trap and milks her for information."
"Another "founding father" of the New Commonwealth contacts Dylan to help in taking down a very deadly assassin named "the Leper" who is currently targeting him. He has Dylan keep this mission top secret, even from his superiors. In order to get information on the Leper's whereabouts Dylan promotes himself as an agent of the Leper looking to hire talent for a hit. He manages to catch the Leper's sister, Sasha, in his trap and milks her for information."
On this day in 2011 (that's right, in case you missed it, on 11/11/11 ... freaky!), Fringe aired the sixth episode of its fourth season. It was an hour ominously entitled "And Those We Left Behind", and here's the plot summary compliments of our friends at IMDB.com:
"The Fringe team must find the pattern between tragic time loop anomalies. As the investigation unfolds, Raymond, an electrical engineer, and his wife Kate, a professor of theoretical physics, enter the picture."
"The Fringe team must find the pattern between tragic time loop anomalies. As the investigation unfolds, Raymond, an electrical engineer, and his wife Kate, a professor of theoretical physics, enter the picture."
On this day in 2011 (in the U.S.), Sanctuary aired "Homecoming." Officially, this served as the sixth episode in the program's fourth (and final) season, and here's the plot summary as provided by IMDB.com:
"Will's trip to Liberia turns bad when he suffers a head trauma from an attack. The trauma brings up powerful memories about his mothers death and the inadequacies of his father. Magnus deals with be-winged scam artist."
"Will's trip to Liberia turns bad when he suffers a head trauma from an attack. The trauma brings up powerful memories about his mothers death and the inadequacies of his father. Magnus deals with be-winged scam artist."
On this day in 2014 (in the U.S.), Marvel's Agents Of S.H.I.E.L.D. aired "The Writing On The Wall." Officially, this served as the seventh episode in the program's second season, and here's the plot summary as provided by IMDB.com:
"A mysterious man is killing off former S.H.I.E.L.D. agents and carving the same markings as Coulson. Coulson tries to track him down. Meanwhile, May leads a team on a manhunt for Ward."
"A mysterious man is killing off former S.H.I.E.L.D. agents and carving the same markings as Coulson. Coulson tries to track him down. Meanwhile, May leads a team on a manhunt for Ward."
