Ladies in the SciFi universe mustn't only be sexy to survive ... they gotta be tough. And being brainy sure doesn't hurt. Those are all of the distinct vibes given off my actress Ming-Na Wen, which is what made her a perfect addition to the cast of Syfy's Stargate: Universe. She played scientist Camile Wray to great effect. When that job (unfortunately) went away, producers cast her in a recurring role over in Eureka where she played U.S. Senator Michaela Wen. And when that job (unfortunately) also went away, Marvel's current go-to guy Joss Whedon signed her up for Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. where she plays agent Melinda May. As one can conclude, she's indeed no stranger to genre entertainment! Ms. Wen was born on this day back in 1963, and she's looked lovely ever since.
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Say what you want about the current cinematic version of the Man of Steel, but my money is on actress Phyllis Thaxter: by far, she played the better Ma Kent to a young Kal-el, the visitor from the planet Krypton from Superman - The Movie. Though she's no longer with us, Ms. Thaxter was born on this day back in 1919.
Veteran character actor Jerry Hardin was a terrific guest star as part of the early seasons of The X-Files. He played a curiously informed 'Deep Throat' character who actually fueled much of Agent Fox Mulder's passion to find the truth 'out there.' Mr. Hardin was born on this day back in 1929.
Popular real-life game-show host Richard Dawson actually crossed over into sci-fi for the sole purpose of playing a popular game-show host in 1987's rather lukewarm The Running Man. Based on a book by Richard Bachman (aka Stephen King), television audiences are kept entertained in the world of tomorrow by witnessing the death of champions in a gritty, urban gladiator-like spectacle, and sci-fi regular Arnold Schwarzenegger played the hero to Dawson's villain. Though he's no longer with us, Dawson was born on this day back in 1932.
The great Veronica Hamel gave genre fans a wonderful look at her acting chops with a guest-starring turn aboard ABC TV's Lost. Hamel was born on this day in 1943.
Back in 1982, actor Richard Masur had a great year in sci-fi, appearing in John Carpenter's cult hit The Thing as well as a big part in the time travel action/adventure/comedy Timerider: The Adventures of Lyle Swann. Masur was born on this day in 1948.
The late Richard Brooker holds a place in film history as being one of the most menacing men behind a mask for bringing to life no less than Jason Voorhees in Friday The 13th: Part III, but he also chewed scenery in the guise of Oghris in the Roger Corman Fantasy release Deathstalker (1983). Though he's no longer with us, Brooker was born on this day in 1954.
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A few decades after she lit up the silver screen appearing as the aptly named 10 (1979), Bo Derek (above right) is still turning heads, now as part of the ensemble that brought Syfy's Sharknado 3: Oh Hell No to life. Derek was born on this day in 1956.
In the summer of 2016, CBS tried to spin a SciFi/Comedy called BrainDead about invading aliens eating the brains of U.S. politicians. I caught a few episodes of it, but it was way too uneven to be as biting a satire as intended, and it quickly disappeared from the dial. Jan Maxwell enjoyed a role in the short-lived series, and Maxwell was born on this day in 1956.
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Let's be straight on one thing: with no Sean Young, there is no Blade Runner. That's because her character -- Rachael -- was the catalyst for Harrison Ford's Deckard to question his place in that gritty, Ridley Scott universe. (Awesome film, and, if you haven't seen it, stop what you're doing right now and get to it!) Young was born on this day in 1959.
Ned Vaughn (above left) had a small role in arguably one of the best hours of Star Trek ever produced for the small screen. He appeared as Ensign Cortland Zweller, friend to Ensign Jean-Luc Picard during his Academy days, in the stellar Trek twist on It's A Wonderful Life called "Tapestry" (as part of Star Trek: The Next Generation). Vaughn has also had roles in NBC's The Event, Fox's 24, and CBS's J.A.G. He was born on this day back in 1964.
Actress and former Playboy model Angelica Bridges has had the opportunity to shine on both the big and small screens in roles that definitely tickled the fancy of genre nuts. She can be seen in such enterprises as Conan The Adventurer, Mortal Kombat: Conquest, Mystery Men (1999), Black Scorpion, Batgirl Rises (2015), and Axeman At Cutters Creek 2 (2023). Bridges was born on this day in 1970.
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Voice actress extraordinaire Melissa Disney put her pipes to great use by voicing 'Menagerie' aboard the DC Comics video Superman Vs. The Elite (2012). Disney was born on this day in 1970.
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Methinks the appeal to Sabrina Lloyd is that she possesses a humble, girl-next-door-style beauty, and those traits show through with her winning characters. She roared onto the genre scene with a terrific role in Fox (and Syfy's) Sliders, though since that time she's embraced more mainstream programs. Lloyd was born on this day in 1970.
Thankfully, funnyman Joel McHale left most of the jokes at home when he joined Fox TV's 10th season return to Chris Carter's formerly epic The X-Files in 2016. (I say "formerly epic" as the show really has become a gutted and hollowed-out version of itself with little direction.) McHale was born on this day in 1971.
Amongst his various footprints left across the genre landscape, Jonathan Woodward included a stop aboard Joss Whedon's fondly remembered Firefly. Woodward was born on this day in 1973.
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Another day, another Power Ranger standing up against the forces of darkness! Jason Faunt suited up for duty in the guise of the 'Red Time Force Ranger' aboard several of thetelevised Power Rangers incarnations. Faunt was born on this day in 1974.
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Before he found small screen fame as part of the Chuck franchise, Joshua Gomez faced an alien invasion as part of ABC TV's short-lived Invasion. Gomez was born on this day in 1975.
Laura Harris braved the final frontier ... well, to be fair, she braved it for only the thirteen episodes of life ABC TV gave to its short-lived space drama, Defying Gravity. The talented lady has also appeared in such properties as M.A.N.T.I.S., The X-Files, Sliders, Total Recall 2070, The Outer Limits, Jake 2.0, Stargate: Atlantis, and Warehouse 13. Harris was born on this day in 1976.
I'll never forget Nadine Velazquez thanks to her brilliant comic work aboard NBC's My Name Is Earl, but thankfully she guested aboard Syfy's Z Nation so that I can feature her here. Velazquez was born on this day in 1978.
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A luminous Andrea Riseborough shared the screen alongside box office titan Tom Cruise in Oblivion (2013). Riseborough was born on this day in 1981.
Young Jeremy Jordan played 'Winn Schott,' a confidante to the female version of Big Blue herself aboard Supergirl. Jordan was born on this day in 1984.
Much of Dan Byrd's resume involves far more conventional projects than we mention here, but he did have a recurring guest spot aboard NBC's Heroes for a time. Byrd was born on this day in 1985.
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The After was a pilot produced by Amazon Studios from The X-Files creator Chris Carter. Though it had strong SciFi elements and a pretty stellar cast, it wasn't picked up by the streaming entity and languishes in that ever-growing pile of "what could've been." In any event, Jaina Lee Ortiz played a role in the property, and Ortiz was born on this day in 1986.
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Celebrated actress Amelia Rose Blaire has certainly given genre fans plenty to crow about. She's enjoyed a bit of time in the limelight serving in such projects as Grimm, Touch, True Blood, Quantum Break, Scream: The TV Series, Detroit: Become Human, and Starfield. Blaire was born on this day in 1987.
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That smiling young man in the middle is none other than Rhys Wakefield, one of the stars for the breakout franchise hit, The Purge (2013). Wakefield was born on this day in 1988.
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Cody Linley was just one of the many talented faces that made the whole Sharknado franchise such the sensation that it was. As for other forays into the realms of the Fantastic? He can be seen aboard The Haunting Hour: Don't Think About It (2007) and Forget Me Not (2009). Linley was born on this day in 1989.
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On this day in 1950 (in Sweden), Destination Moon took audiences for a trip to Earth's only satellite. Directed by Irving Pichel, the groundbreaking film starred John Archer, Warner Anderson, and Dick Wesson; and here's the plot summary as provided by IMDB.com:
"After their latest rocket fails, Dr. Charles Cargraves and retired General Thayer have to start over again. This time, Gen. Thayer approaches Jim Barnes, the head of his own aviation construction firms to help build a rocket that will take them to the moon. Together they gather the captains of industry and all pledge to support the goals of having the United States be the first to put a man on the moon. They build their rocket and successfully leave the Earth's gravitational pull and make the landing as scheduled. Barnes has consumed too much fuel during the landing, leaving them short for the return voyage to Earth. After stripping the ship bare, they are still over 100 lbs too heavy, meaning that one of them will have to stay behind."
For the record:
At the 1951 Academy Awards, Destination Moon was nominated for the Oscar in the category of 'Best Art Direction-Set Decoration, Color' but missed out on taking the statue home; it did, however, take home the gold in the category of 'Best Effects, Special Effects.' For the 1951 Hugo Awards, the film took home top honors in the category of 'Best Dramatic Presentation.'
"After their latest rocket fails, Dr. Charles Cargraves and retired General Thayer have to start over again. This time, Gen. Thayer approaches Jim Barnes, the head of his own aviation construction firms to help build a rocket that will take them to the moon. Together they gather the captains of industry and all pledge to support the goals of having the United States be the first to put a man on the moon. They build their rocket and successfully leave the Earth's gravitational pull and make the landing as scheduled. Barnes has consumed too much fuel during the landing, leaving them short for the return voyage to Earth. After stripping the ship bare, they are still over 100 lbs too heavy, meaning that one of them will have to stay behind."
For the record:
At the 1951 Academy Awards, Destination Moon was nominated for the Oscar in the category of 'Best Art Direction-Set Decoration, Color' but missed out on taking the statue home; it did, however, take home the gold in the category of 'Best Effects, Special Effects.' For the 1951 Hugo Awards, the film took home top honors in the category of 'Best Dramatic Presentation.'
On this day in 1963, the Fantasy-themed The Giant Of Metropolis enjoyed its theatrical debut in both the United States and France. Directed by Umberto Scarpelli, the feature starred Gordon Mitchell, Roldano Lupi, and Bella Cortez. Here's the plot summary as provided by IMDB.com:
"Muscleman Ohro travels to the sinful capital of Atlantis to rebuke its godlessness and hubris and becomes involved in the battle against its evil lord Yoh-tar and his hideous super-science schemes."
"Muscleman Ohro travels to the sinful capital of Atlantis to rebuke its godlessness and hubris and becomes involved in the battle against its evil lord Yoh-tar and his hideous super-science schemes."
On this day in 1964 (in the U.S.), another adaptation of H.G. Wells' First Men in the Moon was released into theatres, this one complete with the magical special effects of Ray Harryhausen. Directed by Nathan Juran, the film starred Edward Judd, Martha Hyer, and Lionel Jeffries. According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:
"When a spaceship lands on the moon, it is hailed as a new accomplishment, before it becomes clear that a Victorian party completed the journey in 1899, leading investigators to that mission's last survivor."
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"When a spaceship lands on the moon, it is hailed as a new accomplishment, before it becomes clear that a Victorian party completed the journey in 1899, leading investigators to that mission's last survivor."
ExtraExtra Alert:
For those who'd like to know more, check out SciFiHistory.Net's 'Flushback' review right here.
On this day in 1968 (in Turkey), the original Planet Of The Apes enjoyed its theatrical release. Directed by Franklin J. Schaffner and based on the novel by Pierre Boulle (with the adaptation in part completed by The Twilight Zone master Rod Serling), the feature starred Charlton Heston, Kim Hunter, and Roddy McDowall, and here's the plot summary from IMDB.com:
"An astronaut crew crash-lands on a planet in the distant future where intelligent talking apes are the dominant species, and humans are the oppressed and enslaved."
For the record:
Decades later, Planet Of The Apes continues to impress both with the impact of the original film as well as the franchise's recreation in the 2000's. The feature was nominated for the 1969 Oscars in both the Best Costume Design and the Best Music (Original Score) categories but failed to capture the prized statue. Legendary make-up technician John Chambers did, however, secure an honorary Oscar for his achievements in bringing the Apes to life for the motion picture. So far as this viewer is concerned, I prefer these original Apes over the CGI creations of the modern era.
"An astronaut crew crash-lands on a planet in the distant future where intelligent talking apes are the dominant species, and humans are the oppressed and enslaved."
For the record:
Decades later, Planet Of The Apes continues to impress both with the impact of the original film as well as the franchise's recreation in the 2000's. The feature was nominated for the 1969 Oscars in both the Best Costume Design and the Best Music (Original Score) categories but failed to capture the prized statue. Legendary make-up technician John Chambers did, however, secure an honorary Oscar for his achievements in bringing the Apes to life for the motion picture. So far as this viewer is concerned, I prefer these original Apes over the CGI creations of the modern era.
On this day in 1972 (in Uruguay), The Omega Man delivered audiences to a plague-destroyed world of tomorrow. Directed by Boris Sagal and based on the seminal SciFi/Fantasy novel from Richard Matheson ("I Am Legend"), the film starred Charlton Heston, Rosalind Cash, and Anthony Zerbe. Here's the plot summary as provided by IMDB.com:
"Biological war has decimated life on Earth. Los Angeles is a windswept ghost town where Robert Neville tools his convertible through sunlit streets foraging for supplies."
For the record:
Actress Rosalind Cash received a nomination for 'Outstanding Actress In A Motion Picture' from the 1971 NAACP Image Awards for her work in the film.
"Biological war has decimated life on Earth. Los Angeles is a windswept ghost town where Robert Neville tools his convertible through sunlit streets foraging for supplies."
For the record:
Actress Rosalind Cash received a nomination for 'Outstanding Actress In A Motion Picture' from the 1971 NAACP Image Awards for her work in the film.
A star is born! On this day in 1983 (in the U.S.), home audiences were chilled beyond belief with the small screen debut of the Apocalypse/Thriller The Day After. Directed by Nicholas Meyer from a story by Edward Hume, the telefilm starred Jason Robards, JoBeth Williams, and Steve Guttenberg. According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary as provided by IMDB.com:
"The effects of a devastating nuclear holocaust on small-town residents of eastern Kansas."
"The effects of a devastating nuclear holocaust on small-town residents of eastern Kansas."
On this day in 1985 (in Portugal), Caravan Of Courage: The Ewok Adventure enjoyed its theatrical release. Written (in part) by George Lucas and directed by John Korty, the film starred Eric Walker, Warwick Davis, and Fionnula Flanagan. According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:
"Wicket the Ewok and his friends agree to help two shipwrecked human children, Mace and Cindel, on a quest to find their parents."
For the record:
In 1985 (in the U.S.), Caravan Of Courage took home the Primetime Emmy in the category of 'Outstanding Special Effects' while settling for the honor of a nomination alone in the category of 'Outstanding Children's Program.'
"Wicket the Ewok and his friends agree to help two shipwrecked human children, Mace and Cindel, on a quest to find their parents."
For the record:
In 1985 (in the U.S.), Caravan Of Courage took home the Primetime Emmy in the category of 'Outstanding Special Effects' while settling for the honor of a nomination alone in the category of 'Outstanding Children's Program.'
A star is born! On this day in 1987 (in the U.S.), audiences were Stranded ... in theaters! Directed by Fleming B. Fuller from a story by Alan Castle, the SciFi/Fantasy starred Ione Skye, Maureen O'Sullivan, and Joe Morton. According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:
"A young woman and her grandmother living in an isolated farmhouse are kidnapped by aliens."
"A young woman and her grandmother living in an isolated farmhouse are kidnapped by aliens."
On this day in 1987 (in Denmark), Terminus rumbled its Apocalyptic way onto the silver screen. Written (in part) and directed by Pierre-William Glenn, the SciFi/Thriller starred Karen Allen, Jürgen Prochnow, and Johnny Hallyday. According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:
"In a sort of "Mad Max" futuristic adventure, an international sport has been established where a driver of a computerized truck must drive across country to an established terminus and not be stopped by other vehicles. The lead truck, called "Monster" has been created by a boy genius and is to be driven by a woman through the course. The only problem is the computer guidance system fails and she ends up in uncharted territories. There she encounters leather-clad hoods who torture her and eventually kill her. Before dying she tells a fellow prisoner about the truck and he uses it to escape. Most of the rest of the film is his relationship ("2001" - Hal-like) with the truck's computer and his avoidance of attacking vehicles. Meanwhile back at the Terminus, the boy genius is ruled by a mysterious doctor, who may have another plan in mind."
"In a sort of "Mad Max" futuristic adventure, an international sport has been established where a driver of a computerized truck must drive across country to an established terminus and not be stopped by other vehicles. The lead truck, called "Monster" has been created by a boy genius and is to be driven by a woman through the course. The only problem is the computer guidance system fails and she ends up in uncharted territories. There she encounters leather-clad hoods who torture her and eventually kill her. Before dying she tells a fellow prisoner about the truck and he uses it to escape. Most of the rest of the film is his relationship ("2001" - Hal-like) with the truck's computer and his avoidance of attacking vehicles. Meanwhile back at the Terminus, the boy genius is ruled by a mysterious doctor, who may have another plan in mind."
A star is born! On this day in 1987 (in the U.S.), the good people of Dayton, Ohio were treated to an exclusive theatrical premiere engagement for The Nest. Directed by Terence H. Winkless from a story by Robert King and Eli Cantor, the Horror/Fantasy starred Robert Lansing, Lisa Langlois, and Franc Luz. According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:
"Horrifying shocker as a biological experiment goes haywire when meat-eating mutant roaches invade an island community, terrorizing a peaceful New England fishing village and hideously butchering its citizens."
"Horrifying shocker as a biological experiment goes haywire when meat-eating mutant roaches invade an island community, terrorizing a peaceful New England fishing village and hideously butchering its citizens."
A star is born! On this day in 1988 (in Australia), the Australian Film Institute hosted a special debut screening of Incident At Raven's Gate. Written (in part) and directed by Rolf de Heer, the SciFi/Drama starred Steven Vidler, Celine O'Leary, and Ritchie Singer. According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:
"A small Australian town is stricken by unusual occurrences; electrical faults, violent and psychotic human behavior."
"A small Australian town is stricken by unusual occurrences; electrical faults, violent and psychotic human behavior."
A star is born! On this day in 1989 (in the U.S.), the good people of Century City, California were treated to the exclusive theatrical premiere of Back To The Future Part 2. Written (in part) and directed by Robert Zemeckis, the SciFi/Comedy starred Michael J. Fox, Christopher Lloyd, and Lea Thompson. According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:
"After visiting 2015, Marty McFly must repeat his visit to 1955 to prevent disastrous changes to 1985...without interfering with his first trip."
For the record:
"After visiting 2015, Marty McFly must repeat his visit to 1955 to prevent disastrous changes to 1985...without interfering with his first trip."
For the record:
- At the 1990 Academy Awards, Back To The Future II enjoyed a nomination in the category of 'Best Effects - Visual Effects.'
- At the 1991 Saturn Awards, Back To The Future II took home one big win in the category of 'Best Special Effects.' The film had to settle for the honor of a nomination alone in the categories of 'Best Make-Up,' 'Best Costumes,' and 'Best Science Fiction Film.'
On this day in 1992 (in Sweden), the man and his katra were put back together in the big finish of Star Trek III: The Search For Spock when it premiered on television. According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:
"Admiral Kirk and his bridge crew risk their careers stealing the decommissioned U.S.S. Enterprise to return to the restricted Genesis Planet to recover Spock's body."
"Admiral Kirk and his bridge crew risk their careers stealing the decommissioned U.S.S. Enterprise to return to the restricted Genesis Planet to recover Spock's body."
On this day in 1995 (in Germany), Hercules In The Maze Of The Minotaur enjoyed a broadcast airing. Directed by Josh Becker, the Fantasy film -- which helped launch the whole Hercules: The Legendary Journeys -- starred Kevin Sorbo, Anthony Quinn, and Michael Hurst; and here's the plot summary as provided by IMDB.com:
"Hercules has settled down with his wife and children, but misses the good old days travelling around having exciting adventures. Then one day he is persuaded out of his farming "retirement" to help a distant village which is being attacked by an unseen monster."
"Hercules has settled down with his wife and children, but misses the good old days travelling around having exciting adventures. Then one day he is persuaded out of his farming "retirement" to help a distant village which is being attacked by an unseen monster."
A star is born! On this day in 2006 (in the U.S.), the good people of New York City, New York were treated to the exclusive theatrical premiere of Deja Vu. Directed by Tony Scott from a story by Bill Marsilii and Terry Rossio, the SciFi/Thriller starred Denzel Washington, Jim Caviezel, and Paula Patton. According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:
"After a ferry is bombed in New Orleans, an A.T.F. agent joins a unique investigation using experimental surveillance technology to find the bomber, but soon finds himself becoming obsessed with one of the victims."
"After a ferry is bombed in New Orleans, an A.T.F. agent joins a unique investigation using experimental surveillance technology to find the bomber, but soon finds himself becoming obsessed with one of the victims."
On this day in 2011 (in Finland), the 1982-produced Ator, The Fighting Eagle played for audiences in attendance of the Cinemadrome Film Festival. According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:
"The son of Torren learns of his heritage, goes to avenge the deaths of his fellow villagers, and rescue his sister from the evil Dakkar and his spider cult."
"The son of Torren learns of his heritage, goes to avenge the deaths of his fellow villagers, and rescue his sister from the evil Dakkar and his spider cult."
Well, well, well ... it almost makes you believe a man can fly! On this day in 2013 (in Spain), the 1979-produced Supersonic Man flew before an audience in attendance of the Phenomena Barcelona Film Festival. According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:
"The superhero Kronos, from a distant galaxy, tangles with the mad scientist Dr. Gulik over the fate of mankind."
"The superhero Kronos, from a distant galaxy, tangles with the mad scientist Dr. Gulik over the fate of mankind."
On this day in 2014, the Fantasy-themed Gilgamesh enjoyed its U.S. theatrical debut. The feature starred Joshua Davis and Melantha Blackthorne, and here's the premise as provided by IMDB.com:
"A military expedition in Siberia gone wrong. The existence of humanity is in peril as Inanna, Sumerian goddess of lust and war has summoned a giant meteor to destroy the planet, after being accidentally set free from her ancient prison."
"A military expedition in Siberia gone wrong. The existence of humanity is in peril as Inanna, Sumerian goddess of lust and war has summoned a giant meteor to destroy the planet, after being accidentally set free from her ancient prison."
On this day in 2018 (in France), audiences in attendance of the Festival Face à Face de Saint-Etienne were treated to an exclusive theatrical engagement of Alien Crystal Palace. Written (in part) and directed by Arielle Dombasle, the Fantasy/Thriller starred Dombasle along with Nicolas Ker, Michel Fau, and Asia Argento. According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:
"A scientist finds the secret that predispose to the formation of the ideal couple. With this new alchemy, he achieves a pioneering experience: the creation of a perfect androgynous."
"A scientist finds the secret that predispose to the formation of the ideal couple. With this new alchemy, he achieves a pioneering experience: the creation of a perfect androgynous."
A star is born! On this day in 2018 (in the U.S.), it was the end of the world as we know it (yet again) with the release of End Of The World. Directed by Maximilian Elfeldt from a story by Michael Varrati, the SciFi/Fantasy starred Jhey Castles, Joseph Michael Harris, and Evan James Henderson. According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:
"As mass of solar storms causes tsunamis, volcanoes, and flooding, a city-dwelling family attempts to flee to the relative safety of a group of high-elevation caves several miles away."
"As mass of solar storms causes tsunamis, volcanoes, and flooding, a city-dwelling family attempts to flee to the relative safety of a group of high-elevation caves several miles away."
On this day in 2019 (in Poland), home audiences were treated to the Internet debut of Abduction. Directed by Ernie Barbarash from a story by Mike MacLean, the SciFi/Thriller starred Scott Adkins, Andy On, and Lily Ji. According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:
"Quinn steps out of a park fountain in Vietnam with no recollection of who he is or where he came from. As he wanders through the city, piecing together clues to his past, he is relentlessly pursued by mysteriously dangerous figures."
"Quinn steps out of a park fountain in Vietnam with no recollection of who he is or where he came from. As he wanders through the city, piecing together clues to his past, he is relentlessly pursued by mysteriously dangerous figures."
A star is born! On this day in 2020 (in Mexico), Aztech enjoyed its first theatrical exhibition ever when it was screened for audiences in attendance of the Feratum Film Fest. This anthology-format film had a whole team of directors and screenwriters, and a few of the stars included Naian González Norvind, Gustavo Sánchez Parra, and Ximena Romo. According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:
"Ancient Aztec prophecies are fulfilled, after the fall of meteorite fragments and extraterrestrial material that impact the earth. Bizarre events occur, in the different spaces and times of the collisions."
"Ancient Aztec prophecies are fulfilled, after the fall of meteorite fragments and extraterrestrial material that impact the earth. Bizarre events occur, in the different spaces and times of the collisions."
On this day in 1964 (in the U.S.), Jonny Quest aired "Shadow Of The Condor." Officially, this served as the tenth episode in the program's only season in original broadcast existence. Here's the plot summary as provided by IMDB.com:
"The Quests make an emergency landing in the Andes where a German World War I ex-fighter pilot wants to take on and kill Race in an aerial dogfight."
"The Quests make an emergency landing in the Andes where a German World War I ex-fighter pilot wants to take on and kill Race in an aerial dogfight."
On this day in 1975, "End of Eternity" aired as part of Space: 1999's first season. Here's the plot summary, compliments of our friends at IMDB.com:
"While exploring a cavern in an asteroid, the Alphans release Balor, a sadistic alien who has achieved immortality."
"While exploring a cavern in an asteroid, the Alphans release Balor, a sadistic alien who has achieved immortality."
On this day in 1976, Ark II aired "The Lottery." This served as the eleventh episode of the program's first (and only) season, and here's the plot summary from IMDB.com:
"A tyrant employs a rigged lottery as a means of exiling those who threaten his power to an alternate dimension called the Forbidden Zone."
"A tyrant employs a rigged lottery as a means of exiling those who threaten his power to an alternate dimension called the Forbidden Zone."
On this day in 1978, Battle Of The Planets aired "A Swarm Of Robot Ants." This served as the tenth episode of the program's first season, and here's the plot summary as provided by TV.com:
"After the city is blacked out, G-Force heads out to find out why. They find a swarm of ants attcking the Solar Fusion Plant. After flooding the ants away from the complex, they find the remants of one, finding that they are tiny robots. From the construction, Center Neptune scientists ascertain that the threat this time is not Spectra, but Tromulous. The team heads out to stop this lates threat. Once on Tromulous, they set down the robot ant and follow it to its home. They come to a giant ant hill, and before they can make a plan, the sand opens up under their feet.They find themselves captured by Commandeer Antof who has struck a bargain with Zoltar giving him Earth if he kills G-Force. Keyop sets chargesto the bubble that entraps the team, enabling them to get out. out of a giant cocoon a queen robot ant hatches.and heads for Earth."
"After the city is blacked out, G-Force heads out to find out why. They find a swarm of ants attcking the Solar Fusion Plant. After flooding the ants away from the complex, they find the remants of one, finding that they are tiny robots. From the construction, Center Neptune scientists ascertain that the threat this time is not Spectra, but Tromulous. The team heads out to stop this lates threat. Once on Tromulous, they set down the robot ant and follow it to its home. They come to a giant ant hill, and before they can make a plan, the sand opens up under their feet.They find themselves captured by Commandeer Antof who has struck a bargain with Zoltar giving him Earth if he kills G-Force. Keyop sets chargesto the bubble that entraps the team, enabling them to get out. out of a giant cocoon a queen robot ant hatches.and heads for Earth."
On this day in 1986, The Adventures of the Galaxy Rangers aired "Marshmallow Trees." This (technically) served as the program's thirty-eighth's episode (they were aired wildly out of sequence), and here's the plot summary from IMDB.com:
"Kiwi Marshmallow Trees are brought to a harvest planet. The twin suns have an unexpected affect on the trees. The trees could spread throughout the planet in a few days. A possible solution by B.E.T.A. could make matters even worse."
"Kiwi Marshmallow Trees are brought to a harvest planet. The twin suns have an unexpected affect on the trees. The trees could spread throughout the planet in a few days. A possible solution by B.E.T.A. could make matters even worse."
On this day in 1989, Alien Nation aired "The Game." This served as the ninth episode of the program's only season, and here's the plot summary as provided by IMDB.com:
"The Day of Descent, anniversary of the Tenctonese freedom from slavery, finds Francisco depressed. A lethal form of gambling from The Ship may be continuing on Earth."
"The Day of Descent, anniversary of the Tenctonese freedom from slavery, finds Francisco depressed. A lethal form of gambling from The Ship may be continuing on Earth."
On this day in 1989, War of the Worlds aired "Night Moves." This served as the eighth episode of the program's second season, and here's the plot summary from IMDB.com:
"Suzanne takes Debi to live on her family's farm but is unaware that the Morthren are already there trying to sort out their food shortages."
"Suzanne takes Debi to live on her family's farm but is unaware that the Morthren are already there trying to sort out their food shortages."
On this day in 1993, Star Trek: The Next Generation aired "Inheritance." This served as the tenth episode of the program's seventh (and final) season, and here's the plot summary as provided by IMDB.com:
"On Federation planet Atrea IV, Data encounters the former wife of his creator Noonian Soong who claims to be his "mother"."
"On Federation planet Atrea IV, Data encounters the former wife of his creator Noonian Soong who claims to be his "mother"."
On this day in 1994, Earth 2 aired "Life Lessons." This served as the third episode of the program's first (and only) season, and here's the plot summary from IMDB.com:
"With narration by True, Gaal tries to gain her confidence in order to obtain a vehicle. Meanwhile Yale searches for the meaning of Gaal's E2 tattoo. Finally Danziger must find his daughter and confront Gaal."
"With narration by True, Gaal tries to gain her confidence in order to obtain a vehicle. Meanwhile Yale searches for the meaning of Gaal's E2 tattoo. Finally Danziger must find his daughter and confront Gaal."
On this day in 1994, Lois & Clark: The New Adventures Of Superman aired "A Bolt From The Blue." This served as the eighth episode of the program's second season, and here's the plot summary from IMDB.com:
"Superman is struck by lightning while stopping William Wallace Webster Waldecker from committing suicide and his powers are copied into Waldecker transforming him into Respendantman. Superman must now contend with figuring out how this happen and teaching the newest superhero how to use his powers responsibly. Meanwhile, Dr. Gretchen Kelly, Lex Luthor's doctor, witnesses the power exchange and becomes obsessed with getting powers for herself."
"Superman is struck by lightning while stopping William Wallace Webster Waldecker from committing suicide and his powers are copied into Waldecker transforming him into Respendantman. Superman must now contend with figuring out how this happen and teaching the newest superhero how to use his powers responsibly. Meanwhile, Dr. Gretchen Kelly, Lex Luthor's doctor, witnesses the power exchange and becomes obsessed with getting powers for herself."
On this day in 1994, Seaquest aired "By Any Other Name." This served as the seventh episode of the program's second season, and here's the plot summary from IMDB.com:
"Seaquest receives a mayday from an underwater agricultural station. Upon arrival they find the station empty of the crew. Once back on board the flowers Henderson picked suddenly grow and begin attacking the ship."
"Seaquest receives a mayday from an underwater agricultural station. Upon arrival they find the station empty of the crew. Once back on board the flowers Henderson picked suddenly grow and begin attacking the ship."
On this day in 1995, Babylon 5 aired the third episode of its third season, a hour titled "A Day in the Strife." According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:
"Sheridan and Ivanova deal with a dispute with the worker's guild. Then a probe arrives, and gives the station a test. If they pass, it promises to share advanced technology, if they fail the station will be destroyed in a few hours. Garibaldi talks to Franklin about his stim use-age."
"Sheridan and Ivanova deal with a dispute with the worker's guild. Then a probe arrives, and gives the station a test. If they pass, it promises to share advanced technology, if they fail the station will be destroyed in a few hours. Garibaldi talks to Franklin about his stim use-age."
On this day in 1995, Star Trek: Deep Space Nine aired "The Sword Of Kahless." This served as the eighth episode of the program's fourth season, and here's the plot summary from IMDB.com:
"Worf, Dax and the Klingon Dahar master Kor set out to find an ancient lost relic: the Sword of Kahless."
"Worf, Dax and the Klingon Dahar master Kor set out to find an ancient lost relic: the Sword of Kahless."
On this day in 1995, Star Trek: Voyager aired "Maneuvers." This served as the eleventh episode of the program's second season, and here's the plot summary as provided by IMDB.com:
"After the Kazon steal some Federation technology Chakotay goes after them on his own and is captured."
"After the Kazon steal some Federation technology Chakotay goes after them on his own and is captured."
On this day in 1999, Batman Beyond aired "Rats." This served as the ninth episode of the program's second season, and here's the plot summary as provided by IMDB.com:
"Terry and Dana's relationship is strained when Terry's Batman duties get in the way of their relationship. Receiving a flower, Dana believes it's from Terry but comes to realize it's from an unexpected stalker..with some unexpected friends."
"Terry and Dana's relationship is strained when Terry's Batman duties get in the way of their relationship. Receiving a flower, Dana believes it's from Terry but comes to realize it's from an unexpected stalker..with some unexpected friends."
On this day in 1999, Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's The Lost World aired "The Beast Within" as the tenth episode of the program's first season. According to IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:
"Malone is hit with a poisoned dart and dies. Shaman Lento heals him and Malone is brought back to life, but Lento has been driven mad. His village sentences him to die but Malone rescues him. Summerlee is kept captive and will die unless Malone, Roxton and Challenger can bring Lento back. Back at the treehouse, Veronica and Marguerite have a huge fight, and fall into an old well after being chased by a dinosaur."
"Malone is hit with a poisoned dart and dies. Shaman Lento heals him and Malone is brought back to life, but Lento has been driven mad. His village sentences him to die but Malone rescues him. Summerlee is kept captive and will die unless Malone, Roxton and Challenger can bring Lento back. Back at the treehouse, Veronica and Marguerite have a huge fight, and fall into an old well after being chased by a dinosaur."
On this day in 2000, Andromeda aired "The Banks of the Lethe." This served as the eighth episode of the program's first season, and here's the plot summary from IMDB.com:
"When Andromeda runs experiments on a black hole, Dylan sends a message into the black hole saying goodbye to his loved ones. The message is received by the woman he left behind, 300 years earlier, a side affect of the experiment. When they find a way to transport him back to that time, he knows he cannot stay and prevent the fall of the Commonwealth. But can he bring his fiancée with him to his new time?"
"When Andromeda runs experiments on a black hole, Dylan sends a message into the black hole saying goodbye to his loved ones. The message is received by the woman he left behind, 300 years earlier, a side affect of the experiment. When they find a way to transport him back to that time, he knows he cannot stay and prevent the fall of the Commonwealth. But can he bring his fiancée with him to his new time?"
On this day in 2000, Earth: Final Conflict aired "Essence." This served as the eighth episode of the program's fourth season, and here's the plot summary from IMDB.com:
"Renee's brother has PTSD. In a desperate effort to help him, she agrees to let him undergo special treatment. The treatment removes his emotion. The project is overseen by Sandoval and the emotion they take is given to Da'an."
"Renee's brother has PTSD. In a desperate effort to help him, she agrees to let him undergo special treatment. The treatment removes his emotion. The project is overseen by Sandoval and the emotion they take is given to Da'an."
On this day in 2002, Star Trek: Enterprise aired "Singularity." This served as the ninth episode in the program's second season, and here's the plot summary as provided by IMDB.com:
"T'Pol must save the ship after the crew becomes obsessed with trivialities during the approach to a black hole."
"T'Pol must save the ship after the crew becomes obsessed with trivialities during the approach to a black hole."
On this day in 2002, Minority Report: Everybody Runs was released to the consumer marketplace for those interested. According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the game's premise:
"In the future, where crimes can be predicted and thus non existent, police chief John Anderton must go on the run when he's predicted to murder a man."
"In the future, where crimes can be predicted and thus non existent, police chief John Anderton must go on the run when he's predicted to murder a man."
