On this day in 2009, TV audiences were delivered boldly where they had been before but with a new look as V rebooted itself for an all-new generation of fans. The program lasted only two short seasons, but, despite all its merits and a modern look, I still prefer the 80's original.
Back in 1961, veteran tough guy Charles Bronson gave Golden Era SciFi fans something to celebrate when he delivered a solid one-two punch: he joined Vincent Price aboard the big screen adaptation of Jules Verne's Master of the World and then he headlined one of the more memorable episodes of The Twilight Zone. Though he's no longer with us, Bronson was born on this day in 1921.
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I suspect far more folks remember Leonard Stone from his appearance in the Fantasy-themed Willy Wonka & The Chocolate Factory (1971), but I choose to recognize him for his work aboard the seminal SciFi gem Soylent Green (1973). Though he's no longer with us, Stone was born on this day in 1923.
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The fantastic Robert Quarry joined NBC's Buck Rogers In The 25th Century back in 1979 in a guest spot aboard "Return Of The Fighting 69th." Though he's no longer with us, Quarry was born on this day in 1925.
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The late Claudia Barrett squeezed in an incredible 74 screen credits in under twenty years in the entertainment business: for whatever reason, she simply left Hollywood behind (so far as starring roles go) after appearing in the western Taggart (1964). Genre fans no doubt recognize the lady all-up-in-the-arms of the Robot Monster (1953) himself from the Three Dimensions Pictures release. She also dipped her delicate toes into TV's Science Fiction Theatre for a guest spot. Though she's no longer with us, Barrett was born on this day in 1929.
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ExtraExtra Alert:
In 2023, I had the good fortune of receiving an all-new release of 1953's Robot Monster in exchange for a review on SciFiHistory.Net. Interested in my thoughts on the production? Readers can find my review right here.
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ExtraExtra Alert:
In 2023, I had the good fortune of receiving an all-new release of 1953's Robot Monster in exchange for a review on SciFiHistory.Net. Interested in my thoughts on the production? Readers can find my review right here.
To modern audiences, the lovely Lois Smith will always be 'Meg' from Twister (1996), but she recently turned up in an exceptional SciFi/Drama called Marjorie Prime which I believe is available on home video. Smith was born on this day in 1930.
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Monica Vitti is probably best remembered for her work as the lead agent in the spy spoof Modesty Blaise (1966), but only a few years before she was out-of-this-world (pun intended) in SciFi/Comedy The Flying Saucer (1964). Vitti was born on this day in 1931.
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One of Aneta Corsaut's earliest roles was as Jane Martin, the young woman star-crossed with the Steve McQueen character to fight The Blob (1958) from taking over Earth! Though she's no longer with us, Corsaut was born on this day in 1933.
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Long before he became a household name playing Sherlock Holmes, actor Jeremy Brett had a guest-starring role aboard the short-lived Galactica 1980. He also had a role on The Incredible Hulk and The Medusa Touch. Though he's no longer with us, Brett was born on this day in 1933.
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Ken Berry hasn't done much work since the 1990's, and he certainly hasn't done much work throughout his career that would draw the attention of, say, hardcore SciFi enthusiasts. But he did make a grand appearance alongside a particularly gifted feline in Walt Disney's The Cat from Outer Space (1978), and that's gotta count for something. Though he's no longer with us, Berry was born on this day in 1933.
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The late Michael Champion rather admirably chewed scenery as one of the villains aboard the SciFi/Classic Total Recall (1990). Though he's no longer with us, Champion was born on this day in 1946.
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Horror veteran Tom Savini played a role in Planet Terror, the SciFi-themed half of Quentin Tarantino's cinematic Grindhouse experiment. Savini was born on this day in 1946.
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A legend in the world of voice acting, Jim Cummings has been a part of far too many franchises to list in the space here, but I'll mention The Spectacular Spider-Man, Star Wars: The Clone Wars, Transformers: Rescue Bots, and Star Wars: Rebels for good measure. Cummings was born on this day in 1952.
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I've always thought Kate Capshaw was one of the loveliest ladies in film; the sad truth, though, is that she just doesn't do all that many pictures these days. I guess that's one of the benefits to being Mrs. Steven Spielberg. In 1986, she helped put the kids from SpaceCamp into orbit. Capshaw was born on this day in 1953.
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ExtraExtra Alert:
In 2017, I received a promotional copy of SpaceCamp (1986) from a distributor in exchange for review coverage onSciFiHistory.Net. Interested readers can find my review right here.
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ExtraExtra Alert:
In 2017, I received a promotional copy of SpaceCamp (1986) from a distributor in exchange for review coverage onSciFiHistory.Net. Interested readers can find my review right here.
As so many talented singers do, Adam Ant has dabbled in the business of acting. Though he hasn't done much by way of Science Fiction and Fantasy, he has enjoyed screen roles aboard Amazing Stories, Out Of Time (1988), and Cyber Bandits (1995). Ant was born on this day in 1954.
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Just who was born on this day in 1956 that deserves more than a few laughs? Why, that would be Kevin Murphy of MST3K fame! (Don't worry: he probably won't "break you" like Dolph Lundgren will if you don't wish him a Happy Birthday, but you'd still best be cautious.)
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Award-winning screenwriter and director Gary Ross accepted the daunting challenge of bringing the first installment of the SciFi property The Hunger Games (2013) to the silver screen, launching the visual phenomenon for a generation of fans. Ross was born on this day in 1956.
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1992's Universal Soldier pitted scientifically-enhanced super soldiers against one another, and it certainly gave actor Dolph Lundgren a franchise to kinda/sorta call his own ... so long as Jean-Claude Van Damme didn't mind sharing it. Mr. Lundgren was born on this day back in 1957, and I'd encourage you to wish him a Happy Birthday ... or he might break you ...
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Brian Henson was one of the producers aboard arguably one of Syfy's greatest properties in all of its existence (if I don't mind saying so myself): Farscape aired on the network from 1999 through 2004. Henson was born on this day in 1963.
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Marjean Holden has forgotten more about genre entertainment than most actresses will ever learn. Though SciFi fans probably known her best as 'Dr. Sarah Chambers' from the short-lived Crusade series, she's also been a part of Bill & Ted's Excellent Adventure (1989), Nemesis (1992), Philadelphia Experiment II (1993), Tales from the Crypt, Automatic (1995), The Lost World: Jurassic Park (1997), Star Trek: Deep Space Nine, Mortal Kombat: Annihilation (1997), Babylon 5, Vampires (1998), BeastMaster, and Ghosts of Mars (2001). Holden was born on this day in 1964.
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Danish actress Paprika Steen continues to amass accolades for her work in foreign cinema. So far as genre appearances go, roles in The Substitute (2007) and Antboy 3 (2016) deserve mention. Steen was born on this day in 1964.
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When Christopher Lambert went to future prison aboard the SciFi/Thriller Fortress, Loryn Locklin came along as his fetching love interest. Locklin was born on this day in 1968.
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You want impressive? You want jaw-droppingly impressive? Then how about an incredible two hundred and seventy screen credits to your name ... and counting? As of today's date, that's what the impressive Debbie Rochon maintains on IMDB.com. Though much of it is Horror and/or various B-Movies (not that there's anything wrong with it), she has managed to squeeze on some SciFi entries from time to time. Rochon was born on this day in 1968.
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For the record:
Folks, it goes without saying -- but here I am going to say it -- that Debbie Rochon is one of the most successful talents to hit the ground running all seven days a week. She's an actress, producer, and writer all rolled up into one, and she's constantly recognized as one of the more influential "Scream Queens" of her generation. Rather than have me to attempt a summary, why not head on over to IMDB.com to her awards citation page (right here) and take a gander? You'll no doubt leave impressed.
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For the record:
Folks, it goes without saying -- but here I am going to say it -- that Debbie Rochon is one of the most successful talents to hit the ground running all seven days a week. She's an actress, producer, and writer all rolled up into one, and she's constantly recognized as one of the more influential "Scream Queens" of her generation. Rather than have me to attempt a summary, why not head on over to IMDB.com to her awards citation page (right here) and take a gander? You'll no doubt leave impressed.
The lovely Belén Fabra enjoyed a recurring role aboard the popular Spanish-language Science Fiction program The Department Of Time in its 2017 season. Fabra was born on this day in 1977.
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In the guise of Cpl. Nick Stavrou, the great Gino Anthony Pesi took the fight to the aliens invading Battle Los Angeles (2011) for Columbia Pictures. Pesi was born on this day in 1980.
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It may not be all that much, but I'll take her work aboard the short-lived Threshold and the SciFi B-Movie Sand Sharks as cause enough to give a birthday shout to Julie Berman. Berman was born on this day in 1983.
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If you missed the BBC's SciFi superhero drama Misfits, then you missed a pretty winning performance from the lovely Antonia Thomas. She also appeared in The Deep miniseries with Minnie Driver and friends. Thomas was born on this day in 1986.
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Newcomer Stacey Asaro helped face down an alien menace that was secretly taking up the disguise of tornadoes in the 2012 telefilm Tornado Warning aka Alien Tornado. Asaro was born on this day in 1987.
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The luminous Gemma Ward hasn't really dabbled in Science Fiction yet (there's still time!), but she did enjoy a small role in the Walt Disney Fantasy-themed Pirates Of The Caribbean: On Stranger Tides (2011) as a mermaid. Yowsa! Ward was born on this day in 1987.
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The talented Trevor Einhorn has been seen turning tricks aboard Syfy's Fantasy-themed The Magicians. Einhorn was born on this day in 1988.
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Some of Angus McLaren's earliest professional work was in the guise of 'Degenhardt Bell' aboard the Australian Science Fiction TV series Silversun. He also found work in the Fantasy-themed H2O: Just Add Water during its run on television. McLaren was born on this day in 1988.
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Newcomer Ever Anderson earned her SciFi credentials by maturing just in time to join mother Milla Jovovich onscreen aboard Resident Evil: The Final Chapter (2016). Little tip: daddy Paul W.S. Anderson directed the motion picture! (Maybe it was "Bring Your Child To Work" Day?) In 2021, the actress dipped into the Marvel Cinematic Universe with a role aboard Black Widow (2021); and, in 2023, she appeared in the theatrical Fantasy Peter Pan & Wendy. Anderson was born on this day in 2007.
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A star is born ... and he was a pretty big one, indeed! Mankind has always loved to tell tall tales about the risks we take in the name of science; in fact, some of the very best science fiction movies have explored how science-gone-awry produces the greatest threat to our survival. One of the very best films to take on that theme early in the Atomic Age was Godzilla (1954). America's fascination with nuclear energy creates the behemoth, and Tokyo pays the highest price, indeed. The film first premiered on this day in 1954 in Japan.
Written (in part) and directed by Ishiro Honda, the SciFi/Horror starred Takashi Shimura, Akihiko Hirata, and Akira Takarada. Naturally, here's the plot summary as provided by IMDB.com:
"When seventeen vessels blow-up and sink nearby Odo Island, Professor Kyohei Yamane, his daughter Emiko Yamane and the marine Hideto Ogata head to the island to investigate. Soon they witness a giant monster called Gojira by the locals destroying the spot. Meanwhile Emiko meets her boyfriend, the secluded scientist Serizawa, and he makes she promise to keep a secret about his research with oxygen. She agrees and he discloses the lethal weapon Oxygen Destroyer that he had developed. When Gojira threatens Tokyo and other Japanese cities and the army and the navy are incapable to stop the monster, Emiko discloses Serizawa's secret to her lover Ogata. Now they want to convince Serizawa to use the Oxygen Destroyer to stop Gojira."
For the record:
Well, well, well ... it certainly goes without saying that Godzilla should be honored for established one of the silver screen's biggest monster franchises. It has lasted decades, and the singular lumbering creature has destroyed cities in countless sequels, spin-offs, and reboots. The truth is that Godzilla will probably outlive us all, even with his continuing exposure to lethal radiation.
Written (in part) and directed by Ishiro Honda, the SciFi/Horror starred Takashi Shimura, Akihiko Hirata, and Akira Takarada. Naturally, here's the plot summary as provided by IMDB.com:
"When seventeen vessels blow-up and sink nearby Odo Island, Professor Kyohei Yamane, his daughter Emiko Yamane and the marine Hideto Ogata head to the island to investigate. Soon they witness a giant monster called Gojira by the locals destroying the spot. Meanwhile Emiko meets her boyfriend, the secluded scientist Serizawa, and he makes she promise to keep a secret about his research with oxygen. She agrees and he discloses the lethal weapon Oxygen Destroyer that he had developed. When Gojira threatens Tokyo and other Japanese cities and the army and the navy are incapable to stop the monster, Emiko discloses Serizawa's secret to her lover Ogata. Now they want to convince Serizawa to use the Oxygen Destroyer to stop Gojira."
For the record:
Well, well, well ... it certainly goes without saying that Godzilla should be honored for established one of the silver screen's biggest monster franchises. It has lasted decades, and the singular lumbering creature has destroyed cities in countless sequels, spin-offs, and reboots. The truth is that Godzilla will probably outlive us all, even with his continuing exposure to lethal radiation.
Egads! The horror! The SciFi/Horror that was Octaman! This hybrid was released (in Mexico) on this day in 1971, and here's the premise as detailed by our friends at IMDB.com:
"A team of researchers discovers a strange mutation of man and octopus who proceeds to terrorize them."
"A team of researchers discovers a strange mutation of man and octopus who proceeds to terrorize them."
On this day in 1983 (in Australia), Borne In Flames lit up the silver screen. According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary for the SciFi/Comedy:
"Set ten years after the most peaceful revolution in United States history, a revolution in which a socialist government gains power, this films presents a dystopia in which the issues of many progressive groups - minorities, liberals, gay rights organizations, feminists - are ostensibly dealt with by the government, and yet there are still problems with jobs, with gender issues, with governmental preference and violence. In New York City, in this future time, a group of women decide to organize and mobilize, to take the revolution farther than any man - and many women - ever imagined in their lifetimes."
"Set ten years after the most peaceful revolution in United States history, a revolution in which a socialist government gains power, this films presents a dystopia in which the issues of many progressive groups - minorities, liberals, gay rights organizations, feminists - are ostensibly dealt with by the government, and yet there are still problems with jobs, with gender issues, with governmental preference and violence. In New York City, in this future time, a group of women decide to organize and mobilize, to take the revolution farther than any man - and many women - ever imagined in their lifetimes."
On this day in 1989, Second Sight enjoyed its U.S. theatrical release. Directed by Joel Zwick, the Fantasy/Comedy starred John Larroquette and Bronson Pinchot, and here's the plot summary as provided by IMDB.com:
"John Larroquette is the head of a detective agency that is hired to find a missing person, probably kidnapped. They employ the help of a mystic/psychic to help find the missing girl."
"John Larroquette is the head of a detective agency that is hired to find a missing person, probably kidnapped. They employ the help of a mystic/psychic to help find the missing girl."
On this day in 1990 (in Spain), a warrior took up the Quest For The Mighty Sword. (FYI: this one is also known as Ator III: The Hobgoblin.) According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:
"Once upon a time a god gave a mighty sword to the king of Aquiles to bring justice to his people. Now he wants it back - but the king rather gives his life than the sword. Goddess Dehamira, who spoke for him, is being taken all her privileges and banned in a circle of fire, until a human arrives who's strong enough to free her. When prince Ator becomes 18, he gets the sword from the mean sorcerer gnome Grindl, to free Dehamira and his people. On his journey he has to fight against dragons and other fantastic figures."
"Once upon a time a god gave a mighty sword to the king of Aquiles to bring justice to his people. Now he wants it back - but the king rather gives his life than the sword. Goddess Dehamira, who spoke for him, is being taken all her privileges and banned in a circle of fire, until a human arrives who's strong enough to free her. When prince Ator becomes 18, he gets the sword from the mean sorcerer gnome Grindl, to free Dehamira and his people. On his journey he has to fight against dragons and other fantastic figures."
A star is born ... or is that born again? On this day in 2000 (in Japan), the big guy himself positioned himself for another cinematic adventure when Godzilla Vs. Megaguirus (aka Gojira tai Megagirasu: Jî shômetsu sakusen) played for audiences in attendance of the Tokyo International Film Festival. Directed by Masaaki Tesuka and Ishirô Honda, the film starred Misato Tanaka, Shôsuke Tanihara, and Masatô Ibu. According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:
"Japan creates an artificial black hole device to trap Godzilla forever, but a test of the device creates new foes for Godzilla, car-sized dragonflies called meganula and their queen, Megaguirus."
For the record:
To the film's credit, Godzilla Vs. Megaguirus enjoyed a wee bit of praise from screenings on the film festival circuit.
"Japan creates an artificial black hole device to trap Godzilla forever, but a test of the device creates new foes for Godzilla, car-sized dragonflies called meganula and their queen, Megaguirus."
For the record:
To the film's credit, Godzilla Vs. Megaguirus enjoyed a wee bit of praise from screenings on the film festival circuit.
A star is born ... or is that born again? On this day in 2001 (in Japan), audiences in attendance of the Tokyo International Film Festival were treated to the silver screen premiere of Godzilla, Mothra, And King Ghidorah: Giant Monsters All-Out Attack (aka Gojira, Mosura, Kingu Gidorâ: Daikaijû sôkôgeki). Directed by Shûsuke Kaneko, the Fantasy/Adventure starred Chiharu Niiyama, Ryûdô Uzaki, and Masahiro Kobayashi. According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:
"A reporter, notorious for working on pseudo-documentaries, must uncover the legend of the three guardian monsters who must rise to defend Japan from the vengeful spirits within Godzilla."
"A reporter, notorious for working on pseudo-documentaries, must uncover the legend of the three guardian monsters who must rise to defend Japan from the vengeful spirits within Godzilla."
A star is born ... or is that born again? On this day in 2003 (in Japan), audiences in attendance of the Tokyo International Film Festival were thrilled with the silver screen premiere of Godzilla: Tokyo S.O.S. (aka Gojira tai Mosura tai Mekagojira: Tôkyô S.O.S.). Directed by Masaaki Tezuka Koji Hashimoto, the film starred Noboru Kaneko, Miho Yoshioka, and Mickey Koga. According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:
"Mothra and her fairies return to Japan to warn mankind that they must return Kiryu to the sea, for the dead must not be disturbed. However Godzilla has survived to menace Japan leaving Kiryu as the nation's only defense."
"Mothra and her fairies return to Japan to warn mankind that they must return Kiryu to the sea, for the dead must not be disturbed. However Godzilla has survived to menace Japan leaving Kiryu as the nation's only defense."
On this day in 2006 (in Japan), Guardian Of The Realm came down into Earth's theaters. According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:
"Two demon hunters race to save the human race after an a cult accidentally releases a particularly dangerous demon."
"Two demon hunters race to save the human race after an a cult accidentally releases a particularly dangerous demon."
Mutants was a film shot in 2008 that didn't see significant release until this day in 2009. This release starred the venerable Michael Ironside and the equally interesting Stephen Bauer, and here's what we know about it from IMDB.com's citation:
"The greedy Braylon owns the Just Rite Sugar Company and has hired the unethical scientist Sergei to conduct an experiment to make an addictive sugar stronger than heroin or nicotine to increase his sales. Sergei uses invisible people as test subjects, like beggars, addicted junkies and illegals, in the clandestine Shadow Rock Mill. When Braylon's men mistakenly kidnap Ryan, who is the brother of his secretary Erin and son of his security chief Griff, and Hannah, the youngster becomes an important non-contaminated subject. However, Erin receives some mysterious e-mails from the unknown Cinderella with a picture of Ryan and a hint that he might be in Shadow Rock and together with her father, they decide to seek out Ryan."
"The greedy Braylon owns the Just Rite Sugar Company and has hired the unethical scientist Sergei to conduct an experiment to make an addictive sugar stronger than heroin or nicotine to increase his sales. Sergei uses invisible people as test subjects, like beggars, addicted junkies and illegals, in the clandestine Shadow Rock Mill. When Braylon's men mistakenly kidnap Ryan, who is the brother of his secretary Erin and son of his security chief Griff, and Hannah, the youngster becomes an important non-contaminated subject. However, Erin receives some mysterious e-mails from the unknown Cinderella with a picture of Ryan and a hint that he might be in Shadow Rock and together with her father, they decide to seek out Ryan."
Occasionally, IMDB.com's citations are a bit unclear, and this is the case for Hardwired. It appears that the SciFi film opened theatrically on this day in 2009 in both the U.S. and Canada, as well as premiering on home video in the Netherlands ... so that's what we're going with at present. Directed by Ernie Barbarash, the feature starred Cuba Gooding Jr., Val Kilmer and Tatiana Maslany, and here's the plot summary as provided by IMDB.com:
"After a tragic accident claims the lives of Luke Gibson's (Gooding Jr.) wife and unborn child, he is left with critical injuries and complete amnesia. A new technological breakthrough from the Hexx Corporation - a Psi-Comp Implant that's hardwired into Luke's brain - saves his life, but Luke soon finds out that this new technology comes with a price and that the Hexx Corporation harbors sinister plans for the new device. With the help of new allies, Luke tries to recover the memories of his past while uncovering the Hexx Corporation's true motives."
"After a tragic accident claims the lives of Luke Gibson's (Gooding Jr.) wife and unborn child, he is left with critical injuries and complete amnesia. A new technological breakthrough from the Hexx Corporation - a Psi-Comp Implant that's hardwired into Luke's brain - saves his life, but Luke soon finds out that this new technology comes with a price and that the Hexx Corporation harbors sinister plans for the new device. With the help of new allies, Luke tries to recover the memories of his past while uncovering the Hexx Corporation's true motives."
On this day in 2009 and to celebrate the property's 70th anniversary, Buck Rogers saw a rare release on home video compliments of VCI Entertainment. The serial starred Buster Crabbe as the singular space hero, and here's the plot summary as listed on IMDB.com:
"A 20th Century pilot named Buck Rogers and his young friend Buddy Wade awake from 500 years in suspended animation to find that the world has been taken over by the outlaw army of Killer Kane."
"A 20th Century pilot named Buck Rogers and his young friend Buddy Wade awake from 500 years in suspended animation to find that the world has been taken over by the outlaw army of Killer Kane."
On this day in 2017 (in the United States), Marvel Entertainment and Walt Disney released Thor: Ragnarok to the masses at large. The feature gave Chris Hemsworth another chance to strut his stuff as the mighty Thor, and here's the plot summary provided by the good people at IMDB.com:
"Imprisoned, the mighty Thor finds himself in a lethal gladiatorial contest against the Hulk, his former ally. Thor must fight for survival and race against time to prevent the all-powerful Hela from destroying his home and the Asgardian civilization."
"Imprisoned, the mighty Thor finds himself in a lethal gladiatorial contest against the Hulk, his former ally. Thor must fight for survival and race against time to prevent the all-powerful Hela from destroying his home and the Asgardian civilization."
- If you'd like to know more, then checkout SciFiHistory.Net's review right here!
A star is born ... or -- in this case -- is that born again? On this day in 2018 (in Japan), Godzilla: The Planet Eater roared to life on the silver screen when it was first screened for audiences in attendance of the Tokyo International Film Festival. Directed by the team of Hiroyuki Seshita and Kôbun Shizuno, the film featured the vocal talents of Mamoru Miyano, Takahiro Sakuria, and Kana Hanazawa. According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:
"Humanity, their alien allies, and Godzilla all enter their endgame as the powerful destructive entity known as Ghidorah arrives on Earth."
"Humanity, their alien allies, and Godzilla all enter their endgame as the powerful destructive entity known as Ghidorah arrives on Earth."
On this day in 1963 (in the U.S.), My Favorite Martian aired "The Man On The Couch." Officially, this served as the sixth episode in the program's first season; and here's the plot summary as provided by IMDB.com:
"To get some rarefied air, Martin goes atop a water tower. Passersby and police think he's a jumper and he's sent to the psych ward of the hospital. Martin goes for a quick release by reading the doctor's mind to say what he wants to hear."
"To get some rarefied air, Martin goes atop a water tower. Passersby and police think he's a jumper and he's sent to the psych ward of the hospital. Martin goes for a quick release by reading the doctor's mind to say what he wants to hear."
On this day in 1965 (in the U.S.), Lost In Space continued putting the Robinson family through their paces with an episode titled "Invaders from the Fifth Dimension." Here's the episode summary from IMDB.com:
"Macabre aliens -- quite literally talking heads -- need a humanoid brain to replace a worn out computer in their spaceship. They capture Smith, but quickly realize that his brain is unsatisfactory. The aliens release Smith so that he can bring them somebody more suitable: "a small Robinson."
"Macabre aliens -- quite literally talking heads -- need a humanoid brain to replace a worn out computer in their spaceship. They capture Smith, but quickly realize that his brain is unsatisfactory. The aliens release Smith so that he can bring them somebody more suitable: "a small Robinson."
On this day in the year 1966 (in the U.S.), Kirk and his friends were all wrapped up in a fiendish attempt at mind control in Star Trek's "Dagger of the Mind." According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:
"Kirk and psychiatrist Helen Noel are trapped on a maximum security penal colony that experiments with mind control and Spock must use the Vulcan mind-meld to find a way to save them."
"Kirk and psychiatrist Helen Noel are trapped on a maximum security penal colony that experiments with mind control and Spock must use the Vulcan mind-meld to find a way to save them."
Other Trekkers, Trekkies, and general Trek enthusiasts have much fonder memories of those episodes involving Harry Mudd than I do. I guess I just don't much care for 'ham.' Anyway, Star Trek's "I, Mudd" aired on this day back in 1967, and the adventure saw Mr. Mudd himself trying to seize control of the Enterprise by leaving its crew in a subterranean lair populated by androids. Meh.
On this day in 1973 (in the U.S.), Star Trek: The Animated Series aired the ninth episode of its first season. The hour was titled "Once Upon A Planet," and here's the plot summary from Trekcore.com:
"The crew returns to the Amusement Park Planet for shore leave, but when their fantasies begin to go wrong, Uhura is taken prisoner by a robot. Upon learning of the death of the planet’s Caretaker, Kirk realizes that the planet's machines have taken control."
"The crew returns to the Amusement Park Planet for shore leave, but when their fantasies begin to go wrong, Uhura is taken prisoner by a robot. Upon learning of the death of the planet’s Caretaker, Kirk realizes that the planet's machines have taken control."
On this day in 1974, the crew of Japan's Star Blazers enjoyed their fifth adventure on television, a yarn titled "Battle Satellite." According to our friends at TV.com, here's the plot summary:
"The Argo decides to disobey orders and take off."
"The Argo decides to disobey orders and take off."
On this day in 1976, Star Maidens aired its tenth episode. The adventure was titled "The End of Time," and here's the plot summary compliments of IMDB.com:
"Prof Evans visits Medusa to discuss the return of the hostages with the President - who they find apparently dead. Liz is accused of causing her death and sentenced to die on the surface. Can the professor save her?"
"Prof Evans visits Medusa to discuss the return of the hostages with the President - who they find apparently dead. Liz is accused of causing her death and sentenced to die on the surface. Can the professor save her?"
On this day in 1978 (in the U.S.), Wonder Woman aired "Formicida." Officially, this served as the sixth episode in the program's third (and final) season; and here's the plot summary as provided by IMDB.com:
"A deadly pesticide threatens the human race and a strange ant woman threatens a billionaire industrialist as the IADC and Wonder Woman find themselves on both sides."
"A deadly pesticide threatens the human race and a strange ant woman threatens a billionaire industrialist as the IADC and Wonder Woman find themselves on both sides."
On this day in 1979 (in the U.S.), Jason Of Star Command aired "Face To Face." Officially, this served as the eighth episode in the program's second (and final) season; and here's the plot summary as provided by IMDB.com:
"Jason and his crew are trapped in another dimension with a mortal enemy. Only by supporting each other can they survive."
"Jason and his crew are trapped in another dimension with a mortal enemy. Only by supporting each other can they survive."
On this day in 1984 (in the United Kingdom), The Tripods aired "Chateau Ricordeau, France: August, 2089 AD." This served as the eighth episode of the program's first season, and here's the plot summary as provided by IMDB.com:
"Will decides to leave the Chateau Ricordeau behind, so he can rejoin his friends in the search for the free men in The White Mountains."
"Will decides to leave the Chateau Ricordeau behind, so he can rejoin his friends in the search for the free men in The White Mountains."
On this day in 1985 (in the U.S.), Amazing Stories aired "The Mission." Officially, this served as the fifth episode in the program's first season; and here's the plot summary as provided by IMDB.com:
"A courageous young World War II gunner and aspiring cartoonist, trapped in the belly gun of a B-17 aircraft with the landing gear destroyed, has only his imagination as a force that might be able to save him."
"A courageous young World War II gunner and aspiring cartoonist, trapped in the belly gun of a B-17 aircraft with the landing gear destroyed, has only his imagination as a force that might be able to save him."
On this day in 1986 (in the U.S.), The Adventures of the Galaxy Rangers aired "In Sheep's Clothing." This (technically) served as the program's thirty-seventh episode (they were aired wildly out of sequence), and here's the plot summary from IMDB.com:
"When a new breed of cattle develops issues, lycans are blamed for the problem. Now the lycans are being hunted, Niko and Doc go to investigate."
"When a new breed of cattle develops issues, lycans are blamed for the problem. Now the lycans are being hunted, Niko and Doc go to investigate."
On this day in 1990 (in the U.S.), Star Trek: The Next Generation aired "Reunion." This served as the seventh episode of the program's fourth season, and here's the plot summary from IMDB.com:
"When the leader of the Klingon High Council passes on, Picard finds himself in the middle of the struggle for the now-vacant position. Meanwhile, Worf reunites with a past love, only to find he now has a son."
"When the leader of the Klingon High Council passes on, Picard finds himself in the middle of the struggle for the now-vacant position. Meanwhile, Worf reunites with a past love, only to find he now has a son."
On this day in 1990 (in the U.S.), Super Force aired "U-Gene: Part 1." This served as the seventh episode of the program's first season, and here's the plot summary from TV.com:
"Zach and Spinner investigate an unknown strange being that is terrorizing the city."
"Zach and Spinner investigate an unknown strange being that is terrorizing the city."
On this day in 1990 (in the U.S.), Superboy aired "Roads Not Taken: Part 1." Officially, this served as the fifth episode in the program's third season; and here's the plot summary as provided by IMDB.com:
"An anonymous letter leads Superboy to Darla's hideout, where she has Lana locked in a meatlocker. She's holding Lana to blackmail Superboy, so he'll bring Luthor back through a portal (created by Dr. Winger) that took him to an alternate world. This alternate world is dark, and chaos has erupted as a result of Luthor's murder by an alternate Superboy. As Superboy tries to return Luthor, he and an alternate Dr. Winger attack him with kryptonite."
"An anonymous letter leads Superboy to Darla's hideout, where she has Lana locked in a meatlocker. She's holding Lana to blackmail Superboy, so he'll bring Luthor back through a portal (created by Dr. Winger) that took him to an alternate world. This alternate world is dark, and chaos has erupted as a result of Luthor's murder by an alternate Superboy. As Superboy tries to return Luthor, he and an alternate Dr. Winger attack him with kryptonite."
On this day in 1990 (in the U.S.), Twin Peaks aired "Demons." Officially, this served as the sixth episode in the program's second (and final) season; and here's the plot summary as provided by IMDB.com:
"James saves the girls from a tormented Harold. Cooper brings Audrey home. Bobby and Shelly learn that their insurance plans have backfired. Donna tries to convince Truman that Harold Smith has Laura's secret diary."
"James saves the girls from a tormented Harold. Cooper brings Audrey home. Bobby and Shelly learn that their insurance plans have backfired. Donna tries to convince Truman that Harold Smith has Laura's secret diary."
On this day in 1991 (in the U.S.), Super Force aired "Instant Karma." This served as the fifth episode of the program's second season, and here's the plot summary from TV.com:
"Zach's ex, Crystal, is involved with another cult and he's once again charged with saving her."
"Zach's ex, Crystal, is involved with another cult and he's once again charged with saving her."
On this day in 1995 (in the U.S.), The X-Files aired "2Shy." Officially, this served as the sixth episode in the program's third season; and here's the plot summary as provided by IMDB.com:
"Shy, overweight women are being pursued online by a suitor who courts them with Italian poetry. The women are being found dead, their corpses stripped of flesh."
"Shy, overweight women are being pursued online by a suitor who courts them with Italian poetry. The women are being found dead, their corpses stripped of flesh."
On this day in 1997 (in the U.S.), Earth: Final Conflict aired "Old Flame." This served as the fifth episode in the program's first season, and here's the plot summary as provided by IMDB.com:
"While plutonium is stolen from a nuclear plant, Boone is is having a tough time concentrating. His mind is on Elyse Chapel, a famous musician and old flame."
"While plutonium is stolen from a nuclear plant, Boone is is having a tough time concentrating. His mind is on Elyse Chapel, a famous musician and old flame."
On this day in 1999 (in Canada), First Wave aired "Prayer For The White Man." Officially, this served as the seventh episode in the program's second season, and here's the plot summary as provided by IMDB.com:
"Cade suspects an alien influence while investigating a casino on a Native American Reservation."
"Cade suspects an alien influence while investigating a casino on a Native American Reservation."
On this day in 1997 (in the U.S.), the battle with the Dominion really heated up for the final stages as Star Trek: Deep Space Nine aired its sixth episode of the sixth season. This hour was titled "Sacrifice of Angels," and here's the plot summary from IMDB.com:
"The Federation attacks DS9 in hopes of keeping the mine field in the wormhole intact, while the Dominion waits entrance to the Alpha Quadrant from the other side."
"The Federation attacks DS9 in hopes of keeping the mine field in the wormhole intact, while the Dominion waits entrance to the Alpha Quadrant from the other side."
On this day in 1999 (in the U.S.), Star Trek: Voyager gave Neelix and Tuvok yet another creative pairing with "Riddles," the sixth episode of their sixth season. According to IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:
"Returning from an away mission the Delta Flyer is boarded and Tuvok is assaulted by a cloaked alien from a xenophobic race called the Ba'Neth. Neurological damage leaves the once-disciplined, logical Vulcan with the mentality of a lost and scared child. With Neelix's help, Tuvok discovers new hobbies and embraces the concept of 'fun.' Naroq, a Kesat studying the Ba'Neth helps Voyager find the aliens in hopes of answers about their technology and the weapon used on Tuvok. When presented with an operation that will restore him to his old self, Tuvok hesitates, knowing he will lose his lust for life and appreciation for his friendship with Neelix."
"Returning from an away mission the Delta Flyer is boarded and Tuvok is assaulted by a cloaked alien from a xenophobic race called the Ba'Neth. Neurological damage leaves the once-disciplined, logical Vulcan with the mentality of a lost and scared child. With Neelix's help, Tuvok discovers new hobbies and embraces the concept of 'fun.' Naroq, a Kesat studying the Ba'Neth helps Voyager find the aliens in hopes of answers about their technology and the weapon used on Tuvok. When presented with an operation that will restore him to his old self, Tuvok hesitates, knowing he will lose his lust for life and appreciation for his friendship with Neelix."
On this day in 2001 (in Australia), The Lost World aired "Eye For An Eye." Officially, this served as the third episode in the program's third (and final) season; and here's the plot summary as provided by IMDB.com:
"While exploring a dinosaur bone yard, Roxton disturbs an animal grave site and is punished by the guardian Oseena to be the prey in a hunt to the death."
"While exploring a dinosaur bone yard, Roxton disturbs an animal grave site and is punished by the guardian Oseena to be the prey in a hunt to the death."
On this day in 2003 (in the U.S.), Andromeda aired "Soon The Nearing Vortex." Officially, this served as the sixth episode in the program's fourth season; and here's the plot summary as provided by IMDB.com:
"Tyr returns and he's sided with the Collectors against his former crew. He wants the map for the Route of Ages."
"Tyr returns and he's sided with the Collectors against his former crew. He wants the map for the Route of Ages."
On this day in 2003, Mutant X aired "Shadows Of Darkness." This served as the sixth episode of the program's third (and final) season, and here's the plot summary as provided by IMDB.com:
"The Mutant X team is called in to investigate bizarre activities occurring at a local hospital."
"The Mutant X team is called in to investigate bizarre activities occurring at a local hospital."
On this day in 2004 (in the U.S.), Lost aired "The Moth." Officially, this served as the seventh episode in the program's first season; and here's the plot summary as provided by IMDB.com:
"Charlie begins a journey of withdrawal from drugs aided by Locke, whose true motive is a mystery. Jack is buried alive in a cave collapse."
"Charlie begins a journey of withdrawal from drugs aided by Locke, whose true motive is a mystery. Jack is buried alive in a cave collapse."
On this day in 2005 (in the U.S.), Smallville aired "Exposed." Officially, this served as the sixth episode in the program's fifth season; and here's the plot summary as provided by IMDB.com:
"While working in the night shift at the Daily Planet, Chloe receives a distressed phone call from a woman claiming that she is in danger. Chloe and Lois schedule a meeting with the woman, but a car runs over her and the cousins witness the murder. Meanwhile, the close friend of Jonathan, Senator Jack Jennings, visits the farm to rest from his campaign for the senate against Lex Luthor. Jonathan is surprised by the visit of Detective Maggie Sawyer, who is investigating the death of the nineteen-year-old stripper that Chloe and Lois witnessed last night. She found a picture of Senator Jennings with the girl and is following the lead. Clark believes Lex is involved with the crime, but Lex helps him in the investigation. Lois decides to go undercover by working at the nightclub as a stripper to investigate the murder. When Lois meets the criminal, she is abducted and her life is in danger."
"While working in the night shift at the Daily Planet, Chloe receives a distressed phone call from a woman claiming that she is in danger. Chloe and Lois schedule a meeting with the woman, but a car runs over her and the cousins witness the murder. Meanwhile, the close friend of Jonathan, Senator Jack Jennings, visits the farm to rest from his campaign for the senate against Lex Luthor. Jonathan is surprised by the visit of Detective Maggie Sawyer, who is investigating the death of the nineteen-year-old stripper that Chloe and Lois witnessed last night. She found a picture of Senator Jennings with the girl and is following the lead. Clark believes Lex is involved with the crime, but Lex helps him in the investigation. Lois decides to go undercover by working at the nightclub as a stripper to investigate the murder. When Lois meets the criminal, she is abducted and her life is in danger."
On this day in 2012 (in the U.S.), Star Wars: The Clone Wars aired "The Gathering." Officially, this served as the sixth episode in the program's fifth season; and here's the plot summary as provided by IMDB.com:
"Ahsoka escorts a group of younglings to Ilum where they meet with Yoda and seek out the Kyber crystals needed to build their own lightsabers."
"Ahsoka escorts a group of younglings to Ilum where they meet with Yoda and seek out the Kyber crystals needed to build their own lightsabers."
On this day in 2014 (in the U.S.), Star Wars Rebels aired "Breaking Ranks." This served as the fifth episode of the program's first season, and here's the plot summary from IMDB.com:
"The Rebels send Ezra on an undercover mission into the Imperial Academy to steal a decoder."
"The Rebels send Ezra on an undercover mission into the Imperial Academy to steal a decoder."
Also on this day in 2014 (in the U.S.), Star Wars: Rebels aired a second episode in addition to the one listed above. This one was titled "Out of Darkness" -- the sixth of the first season -- and here's the plot from IMDB.com:
"While on a supply run, Hera and Sabine find themselves stranded but not alone in a seemingly abandoned locale."
"While on a supply run, Hera and Sabine find themselves stranded but not alone in a seemingly abandoned locale."
On this day in 2016 (in Belgium, Canada, and the Netherlands), The Expanse aired "Salvage" with a release on the internet. 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 derelict vessel holds a potentially devastating secret. Holden and his crew cross paths with Miller on Eros. Avasarala receives bad news."
"A derelict vessel holds a potentially devastating secret. Holden and his crew cross paths with Miller on Eros. Avasarala receives bad news."
On this day in 2017 (in the U.S.), Z Nation aired "Back From The Undead." Officially, this served as the sixth episode in the program's fourth season; and here's the plot summary as provided by IMDB.com:
"Lucy fights to save Murphy's life and the others battle off biologically modified Franken zombie."
"Lucy fights to save Murphy's life and the others battle off biologically modified Franken zombie."
It all began right here: on this day in 2019 (in Mexico), Dani Who? aired the pilot episode of its only season in original broadcast existence. According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:
"In the early 1990s in the fictitious town of San Gregorio, Mexico; Dani, a high-school senior, forms an unlikely alliance with Victoria, Olivia and Tamara to find out what happened to Lorena, who has mysteriously disappeared."
"In the early 1990s in the fictitious town of San Gregorio, Mexico; Dani, a high-school senior, forms an unlikely alliance with Victoria, Olivia and Tamara to find out what happened to Lorena, who has mysteriously disappeared."