As a huge fan of the original George Pal motion picture, I picked up the television series DVD set of War Of The Worlds for my collection not long after it came available in the marketplace. (FYI: this incarnation of the story picks up on the events explored in the film, and it first premiered in television syndication on this day in 1988.) I watched a handful of episodes, and while I wasn't completely won over I did enjoy what I saw. I really do need to get back to it sometime soon. In any event, here's the premise as listed on the reliable IMDB.com:
"Humanity must resume its war against the Martians when they revive after decades of hibernation following their defeat in the 1950s."
For the record:
To the show's credit, it did receive a Saturn Award nomination for 'Best Genre Television Series' in 1990 from the Academy of Science Fiction, Fantasy, and Horror Films.
"Humanity must resume its war against the Martians when they revive after decades of hibernation following their defeat in the 1950s."
For the record:
To the show's credit, it did receive a Saturn Award nomination for 'Best Genre Television Series' in 1990 from the Academy of Science Fiction, Fantasy, and Horror Films.
Sheena is exactly the kind of property genre producers can get a lot of mileage out of. (FYI: this version premiered on this day in 2000 and starred the perfectly fetching Gena Lee Nolin as its equally fetching leading lady.) Essentially, it's a Fantasy/Adventure franchise that gives storytellers an entire world of possibilities to work with. For what it's worth, I'd love to see more of this, as I think the market could always benefit from some stand-alone, episodic adventures for folks who like that sort of thing. Here's the series' premise as provided by IMDB.com:
"Orphaned at the age of 6, Shirley Hamilton is taken in by the Shamaness Kali and taught how to morph into almost any animal. She shall become Sheena, Queen of the Jungle."
"Orphaned at the age of 6, Shirley Hamilton is taken in by the Shamaness Kali and taught how to morph into almost any animal. She shall become Sheena, Queen of the Jungle."
Despite the fact that The CW's incarnation of the DC Comics' signature character The Flash wasn't the first superhero drama on the network, fans could make a strong case that it's arguably one of the best. Grant Gustin, Candice Patton, Danielle Panabaker, Carlos Valdes, Tom Cavanagh, and Jesse L. Martin have all turned in solid work as the crew face with saving the world on a weekly basis; and the show's writing team have continued to push the limits of drama while raising the stakes with each progressive season. The popular progarm premiered on this day back in 2014, and it continues to explore gallantry and villainy to the delight of audiences around the world. Indeed, "run, Barry, run!" Here's the premise from IMDB.com:
"After being struck by lightning, Barry Allen wakes up from his coma to discover he's been given the power of super speed, becoming the next Flash, fighting crime in Central City."
"After being struck by lightning, Barry Allen wakes up from his coma to discover he's been given the power of super speed, becoming the next Flash, fighting crime in Central City."
Sorry, folks, but I just don't anime ... but I do occasionally happen across some of the programming that the movers and shakers push onto unsuspecting audiences. In that spirit, I'm pleased to disclose that on this day in 2014, Trinity Seven enjoyed its U.S. television premiere. According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the premise behind the program:
"In this "romantic comedy but sometimes serious magical school story," life as Arata Kasuga knows it is wiped out by a bizarre incident known as "Collapse Phenomenon," which causes worldwide destruction and takes his cousin Hijiri Kasuga to the next world. To resolve the "Collapse Phenomenon" and bring back Hijiri, Arata enrolls in the Royal Biblia Academy. Waiting in the school are seven beautiful female magic users-The Trinity Seven."
"In this "romantic comedy but sometimes serious magical school story," life as Arata Kasuga knows it is wiped out by a bizarre incident known as "Collapse Phenomenon," which causes worldwide destruction and takes his cousin Hijiri Kasuga to the next world. To resolve the "Collapse Phenomenon" and bring back Hijiri, Arata enrolls in the Royal Biblia Academy. Waiting in the school are seven beautiful female magic users-The Trinity Seven."
Yuriy Sarantsev braved a journey into the Final Frontier with a top role aboard Planet bur (1962) (aka Planet Of Storms). About two decades later, he returned to the realm of Science Fiction, this time venturing beneath the ocean's surface in Akvanavty (1980). Though he's no longer with us, Sarantsev was born on this day in 1928.
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Though Carol Daniels Dement's career has involved far more stunt acting than traditional role playing, the talented lady did appear in Star Trek's third season outing, "The Savage Curtain." Dement was born on this day in 1935.
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Though her professional career clocks in somewhat small by comparison to most folks covered on these pages (her IMDB.com lists just over thirty appearances), the late Melinda O. Fee was no stranger to genre projects. Indeed, her time in the business granted fans a look at what she could do aboard My Favorite Martian, Lost In Space, The Invisible Man, The Bionic Woman, The Aliens Are Coming (1980), Knight Rider, and A Nightmare On Elm Street 2: Freddy's Revenge (1985). Though she's no longer with us, Fee was born on this day in 1942.
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Austin Stoker dug deep into the world of Science Fiction and Fantasy with a role aboard Battle For The Planet Of The Apes (1973) for 20th Century Fox. Incidentally, he also voiced a character in the animated incarnation of the Apes franchise, Return To The Planet Of The Apes, for television. Though he's no longer with us, Stoker was born on this day in 1943.
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J. Larry Carroll is a screenwriter who has penned work for such properties as The Day Time Ended (1979), He-Man and the Masters of the Universe, Silverhawks, BraveStarr, Thundercats, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Star Trek: The Next Generation, Space Precinct, TekWar, and Stargate: SG-1. Carroll was born on this day in 1946.
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Major birthday kudos awarded today to Lightning Bear, one of the great stunt players of the original Star Wars trilogy. Though he's no longer with us, Bear was born on this day in 1947.
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The brilliant Howard Chaykin was written and/or drawn some of the most prolific comic books of my generation. He's worked on Batman, Guy Gardner, The Shadow, Superman, Captain America, and the original Marvel run of Star Wars. He also penned some of the scripts for The Flash (CBS) and Mutant X. Chaykin was born on this day in 1950.
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Though much of her career is aboard conventional projects, the lovely Christopher Norris guest-starred opposite Lynda Carter aboard an episode of CBS's popular Wonder Woman. Norris was born on this day in 1953.
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The entire Star Trek franchise has had a long-established habit of introducing some of the loveliest ladies ever into the pantheon of SciFi women, and -- for my tastes -- few were as lovely as Rosalyn Landor (pictured from her appearance in Star Trek: The Next Generation's second season episode, "Up The Long Ladder"). According to IMDB.com, she's worked relatively sparingly since them, largely performing voice work in video game projects, but let's me thankful she, her accent, and her midriff came aboard the 24th Century when it did. Landor was born on this day in 1958.
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It isn't every day that SciFiHistory.Net gets to draw attention to Judy Landers' considerable assets (ahem!), but then again it isn't every day that films like 1989's Dr. Alien see general release. Go figure. And speaking of figures: Landers was born on this day in 1958.
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The cast of 2018's SciFi/Drama Manifest includes Frank Deal as 'Captain Bill Daly,' the pilot of an airliner that disappeared in 2013 only to reappear without explanation in 2018. Deal was born on this day in 1958.
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Dylan Baker is an exceptionally gifted character actor who shows up in a great variety of important secondary roles. He's put in some good work in The Cell (2000), Spider-Man 2 (2004), and Spider-Man 3 (2007) just to name a few. Baker was born on this day in 1959.
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Though Star Trek: Voyager's great two-parter -- "Year In Hell" -- sadly ended with little more than a reset button, it was still one of the best adventures to come out of that particular iteration of the franchise. One of the guest stars -- John Loprieno -- celebrates his birthday today, born back in 1960.
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A luscious Tammy Klein braved the elements to take the fight to Lizard Man (2012). She's also booked roles in Jurassic City (2015), Zoombies (2016), and provided voicework to Star Trek: Henglaar, M.D. Klein was born on this day in 1963.
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Awwww! She's my cherry pie! Fans of 90's metal bands are likely to recognize the lovely Bobbie Brown who not only appeared in the band's signature 'Cherry Pie' video but also married the group's lead singer ... in a union that lasted about two years. She also enjoyed a little bit of screen time aboard the Arnold Schwarzenegger vehicle Last Action Hero (1993) which gives me the luxury of featuring her bootie and more right here. Brown was born on this day in 1969.
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Despite my predilection for most things relating to the general Apocalypse, I passed up on Revolution. The reviews just weren't all that winning -- at least, not those that I read -- and I figured it would be one I'd catch up on when time permitted. In any event, the lovely Nicole Ari Parker (pictured above) served time in the production, and -- for that -- she deserves our recognition. Parker was born on this day in 1970.
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He's currently shaking things up aboard FX's The Strain, but before that Jamie Hector faced an apocalypse on CBS's Jericho as well as explored some otherworldly gifts in NBC's Heroes. Hector was born on this day in 1975.
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New Zealand-born and raised Meighan Desmond has definitely strutted her way into our hearts with work in the realm of such projects as Young Hercules, Hercules: The Legendary Journeys, and Xena: Warrior Princess. Desmond was born on this day in 1977.
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Tony Way had a small role alongside Tom Cruise in 2014's terrific Edge of Tomorrow, and I do remember his brief appearance in an episode of the BBC's Doctor Who as well. Way was born on this day in 1978.
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Aaron Ashmore -- born on this day in 1979 -- has made quite a name for himself on the Boob Tube (as the TV is affectionately called). He's appeared as a series regular in such programs as Smallville and Warehouse 13. For the ladies, I'm sure there's no mistaking his pretty face ... well, that is except for --
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Unless you're looking at Shawn Ashmore -- Aaron's twin brother -- who's built himself a respectable appearance appearing in the Marvel Entertainment series of movies, X-Men. Shawn's also had some success in the land of TV; he's a regular on Fox TV's very solid crime procedural, The Following. He was also born on this day back in 1979. Go figure.
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Jake McLaughlin has had a series of small role in some SciFi-related properties, including work in Cloverfield (2008), The Day The Earth Stood Still (2008), Heroes, and Super 8 (2011). McLaughlin was born on this day in 1982.
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The lovely Bree Olson dipped her delicate toes into the realm of Science Fiction with a role aboard Predator World (2017). Olson was born on this day in 1986.
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Before serving time aboard Teen Wolf, fresh-faced Holland Roden cut her acting teeth aboard such prospects as Lost and NBC's The Event. Roden was born on this day in 1986.
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Amber Stevens West joined Craig Robinson and Adam Scott aboard Fox TV's short-lived Fantasy/Comedy Ghosted. West was born on this day in 1986.
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One of Ayla Kell's earliest screen appearances was in the role of 'Maddie Lane' aboard the Apocalyptic/Thriller The Omega Code (1999) for Code Productions. Kell was born on this day in 1990.
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Major kudos to the young and lovely Kira Kosarin for suiting up on behalf of mankind aboard the kid-friendly Fantasy The Thundermans. Kosarin was born on this day in 1997.
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Lulu Wilson is going where no one has gone before, cracking into the wide, wide world of Star Trek at such a young age with an appearance aboard CBS's Star Trek: Picard streaming series. Already her budding career boasts appearances aboard Black Box and Ready Player One (2018). Wilson was born on this day in 2005.
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A star is born! On this day in 1958 (in the United Kingdom), The Crawling Eye (aka The Trollenberg Terror) came knocking down the cinematic front door! Directed by Quentin Lawrence, the SciFi/Horror starred Forrest Tucker, Laurence Payne, and Jennifer Jayne; and here's the plot summary as provided by IMDB.com:
"A remote mountain resort in Switzerland is invaded by horrible alien creatures that like to decapitate humans. The beings are also in telepathic communication with people and inhabit a mysterious, radioactive cloud at the base of the Trollenberg mountain."
For the record:
The Crawling Eye was -- understandably -- lampooned by the merry yucksters at Mystery Science Theater 3000 during its run on television.
"A remote mountain resort in Switzerland is invaded by horrible alien creatures that like to decapitate humans. The beings are also in telepathic communication with people and inhabit a mysterious, radioactive cloud at the base of the Trollenberg mountain."
For the record:
The Crawling Eye was -- understandably -- lampooned by the merry yucksters at Mystery Science Theater 3000 during its run on television.
A star is born! On this day in 1959 (in the U.S.), 4D Man explored the dimensions of Science Fiction. Directed by Irvin S. Yeaworth Jr., the SciFi/Horror feature starred Robert Lansing, James Congdon, and Lee Meriwhether; and here's the plot summary as provided by IMDB.com:
"Two brothers, scientists Scott and Tony Nelson, develop an amplifier which enables a person to enter a 4th dimensional state, allowing him to pass through any object. Scott experiments on himself and discovers that each time he passes through something he ages rapidly. He begins killing people, sucking out their life energies and regaining his youth as a result. It falls to Tony and Scott's girlfriend, Linda, to try to put a stop to his murderous rampage."
For the record:
IMDB.com denotes that this was the cinematic debut of actress Lee Meriwhether, as actress who would go on to play 'Catwoman' in the Batman TV series, make a visit to the world of Star Trek, and enjoy a big role aboard Irwin Allen's The Time Tunnel.
"Two brothers, scientists Scott and Tony Nelson, develop an amplifier which enables a person to enter a 4th dimensional state, allowing him to pass through any object. Scott experiments on himself and discovers that each time he passes through something he ages rapidly. He begins killing people, sucking out their life energies and regaining his youth as a result. It falls to Tony and Scott's girlfriend, Linda, to try to put a stop to his murderous rampage."
For the record:
IMDB.com denotes that this was the cinematic debut of actress Lee Meriwhether, as actress who would go on to play 'Catwoman' in the Batman TV series, make a visit to the world of Star Trek, and enjoy a big role aboard Irwin Allen's The Time Tunnel.
On this day in 1971 (in Argentina), The Andromeda Strain scared the pants off of viewers. Directed by Robert Wise, the SciFi/Classic starred James Olson, Arthur Hill, and David Wayne; and here's the plot summary as provided by IMDB.com:
"A team of top scientists work feverishly in a secret, state-of-the-art laboratory to discover what has killed the citizens of a small town and learn how this deadly contagion can be stopped."
For the record:
The Andromeda Strain enjoyed a pair of Oscar nominations -- 'Best Art Direction - Set Direction' and 'Best Film Editing' -- at the 1972 Academy Awards ceremony but, alas, lost out in both categories. It also received an impressive Hugo Award nominations for 'Best Dramatic Presentation.'
"A team of top scientists work feverishly in a secret, state-of-the-art laboratory to discover what has killed the citizens of a small town and learn how this deadly contagion can be stopped."
For the record:
The Andromeda Strain enjoyed a pair of Oscar nominations -- 'Best Art Direction - Set Direction' and 'Best Film Editing' -- at the 1972 Academy Awards ceremony but, alas, lost out in both categories. It also received an impressive Hugo Award nominations for 'Best Dramatic Presentation.'
A star is born! On this day in 1978 (in France), See Here My Love played for the very first time for audiences in attendance of the Paris Film Festival. Written (in part) and directed by Hugo Santiago, the SciFi/Mystery starred Catherine Deneuve, Sami Frey, and Antoine Vitez. According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:
"Young aristocrat Arnaud de Maule hires female private detective Claude Alphand to investigate a strange cult, the Church of the Final Revival, that tried to recruit his girlfriend Chloé, who then disappeared, and it now stalks him."
"Young aristocrat Arnaud de Maule hires female private detective Claude Alphand to investigate a strange cult, the Church of the Final Revival, that tried to recruit his girlfriend Chloé, who then disappeared, and it now stalks him."
A star is born! On this day in 1982 (in Italy), Ator, The Fighting Eagle first soared onto the silver screen. Written (in part) and directed by Joe D'Amato, the Fantasy feature starred Miles O'Keeffe, Sabrina Siani, and Ritza Brown; and here's the plot summary as provided by IMDB.com:
"The son of Torren learns of his heritage, goes to avenge the deaths of his fellow villagers, and rescue his sister/love interest from the evil Dakkar and his spider cult. Ator battles giant spiders, swordsmen cloaked in shadow, re-animated dead warriors, and horribly hideous witches."
For the record:
While perhaps not the recipient of any major commercial or critical praise, Ator -- at the very least -- was the launch of a new fantasy franchise. This first film was followed by The Blade Master in 1983, which eventually begat Iron Warrior in 1987, which paved the way to the final installment known as Ator IV: The Hobgoblin in 1990.
"The son of Torren learns of his heritage, goes to avenge the deaths of his fellow villagers, and rescue his sister/love interest from the evil Dakkar and his spider cult. Ator battles giant spiders, swordsmen cloaked in shadow, re-animated dead warriors, and horribly hideous witches."
For the record:
While perhaps not the recipient of any major commercial or critical praise, Ator -- at the very least -- was the launch of a new fantasy franchise. This first film was followed by The Blade Master in 1983, which eventually begat Iron Warrior in 1987, which paved the way to the final installment known as Ator IV: The Hobgoblin in 1990.
A star is born ... or is that porn? On this day in 1983 (in Japan), Blonde Goddess opened on the silver screen to tempt interested viewers. Written (in part) and directed by Bill Milling, the Fantasy/Adventure starred David Messa, Barbara Peckinpaugh, and Jacqueline Lorians. Here's the plot summary as provided by IMDB.com:
"Adventurer Louisiana Smith comes to the rescue of Jungle Jane as she is about to be sacrificed by lusty Indians in the Yucatan in 1936. Suddenly, we cut to the offices of Marble Comics where comic artist nerd Elmo Smathers has been fantasizing, in Walter Mitty fashion, as his boss gives him a talking-to. His depravities are under fire by a sexy Comics Code representative. As the latter loosens up, throwing herself at the boss of the comic book company, Elmo fantasizes over other scenarios including himself as Johnny Ace, WWI ace pilot, battling the German Black Baron; as Private Eye Jack Hammer; and as a heroic construction worker who is transported to a spaceship by the galactic overlord, Megazon (along with a beautiful and innocently by-standing earthling). The "Blonde Goddess" makes an appearance in each fantasy."
Editor's Note:
Technically, IMDB.com reports that the film opened in the U.S. some time in 1982, but at present that release date appears lost to history so I'm using this date as its theatrical launch.
For the record:
I'd be remiss if I failed to point out that Blonde Goddess enjoyed a nomination in the category of 'Best Art And Set Direction' in 1983 from the Adult Film Association Of America.
"Adventurer Louisiana Smith comes to the rescue of Jungle Jane as she is about to be sacrificed by lusty Indians in the Yucatan in 1936. Suddenly, we cut to the offices of Marble Comics where comic artist nerd Elmo Smathers has been fantasizing, in Walter Mitty fashion, as his boss gives him a talking-to. His depravities are under fire by a sexy Comics Code representative. As the latter loosens up, throwing herself at the boss of the comic book company, Elmo fantasizes over other scenarios including himself as Johnny Ace, WWI ace pilot, battling the German Black Baron; as Private Eye Jack Hammer; and as a heroic construction worker who is transported to a spaceship by the galactic overlord, Megazon (along with a beautiful and innocently by-standing earthling). The "Blonde Goddess" makes an appearance in each fantasy."
Editor's Note:
Technically, IMDB.com reports that the film opened in the U.S. some time in 1982, but at present that release date appears lost to history so I'm using this date as its theatrical launch.
For the record:
I'd be remiss if I failed to point out that Blonde Goddess enjoyed a nomination in the category of 'Best Art And Set Direction' in 1983 from the Adult Film Association Of America.
On this day in 1983 (in Mexico), Galaxy Of Terror delivered terror to audiences right here on Earth. Written (in part) and directed by Bruce D. Clark, the SciFi/Horror starred Edward Albert, Erin Moran, and Ray Walston. According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:
"A ragtag spaceship crew sent on a rescue mission encounter a formidable enemy, their worst fears projected by their own imaginations."
For the record:
To the film's credit, Galaxy Of Terror enjoyed a wee bit of attention from screenings on the film festival circuit.
ExtraExtra Alert:
In 2024, I caught a streaming broadcast of Galaxy Of Terror via one of my personal subscriptions. Interested readers can find my review right here.
"A ragtag spaceship crew sent on a rescue mission encounter a formidable enemy, their worst fears projected by their own imaginations."
For the record:
To the film's credit, Galaxy Of Terror enjoyed a wee bit of attention from screenings on the film festival circuit.
ExtraExtra Alert:
In 2024, I caught a streaming broadcast of Galaxy Of Terror via one of my personal subscriptions. Interested readers can find my review right here.
A star is born! Or let's make that a franchise! Despite a relatively low-budget presentation, Alien Nation -- which premiered on this day in 1988 (in Canada and the U.S.) -- is actually a nice little film. It takes that 'fish out of water' formula -- an aging Earth cop who's no good with partners and a newly relocated alien from another world trying to find his place in human society -- and fleshes it out quite expertly. Also, the film helped to launched a television incarnation which enjoyed both a full season's commitment as well as a small series of telefilms to further explore and wrap up the mythology. Here's the plot summary from IMDB.com:
"A few years from now, Earth will have the first contact with an alien civilization. These aliens, known as Newcomers, slowly begin to be integrated into human society after years of quarantine."
For the record:
As well as launching a new franchise for Science Fiction fans to enjoy, the first film enjoyed a reasonable amount of attention from the professional organizations. In 1990, the Academy Of Science Fiction, Fantasy, And Horror Films awarded it their Saturn Award in the category of 'Best Science Fiction Film.' (The feature had to settle for nominations alone in the categories of 'Best Make-Up' and 'Best Supporting Actor.') Also, in 1989 it enjoyed the Hugo Award nomination in the category of 'Best Dramatic Presentation.'
"A few years from now, Earth will have the first contact with an alien civilization. These aliens, known as Newcomers, slowly begin to be integrated into human society after years of quarantine."
For the record:
As well as launching a new franchise for Science Fiction fans to enjoy, the first film enjoyed a reasonable amount of attention from the professional organizations. In 1990, the Academy Of Science Fiction, Fantasy, And Horror Films awarded it their Saturn Award in the category of 'Best Science Fiction Film.' (The feature had to settle for nominations alone in the categories of 'Best Make-Up' and 'Best Supporting Actor.') Also, in 1989 it enjoyed the Hugo Award nomination in the category of 'Best Dramatic Presentation.'
On this day in 1989 (in Japan), the Terminator franchise endured yet another foreign-fueled rip-off when Lady Terminator can to life. To be fair, it's far more horror than it is SciFi, but I thought it worth listing here due to its obvious inspiration. It has a bit of a cult following, largely due to the good looks of its leading actress, and I suppose there's nothing wrong with that. Here's the plot summary as provided by IMDB.com:
"The spirit of an ancient evil queen posesses the body of a young anthropological student, who then goes on a murderous rampage."
"The spirit of an ancient evil queen posesses the body of a young anthropological student, who then goes on a murderous rampage."
A star is born! On this day in 1989 (in Japan), Project A-Ko 4: Final was first released theatrically. Written (in part) and directed by Yûji Moriyama, the animated Fantasy starred the voices of Miki Itô, Emi Shinohara, and Michie Tomizawa. According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:
"A-ko and B-ko are fighting as usual, as C-ko watches from the sidelines feeling neglected by both. Ayumi-sensei has been behaving strangely lately. She's wearing a heart-shaped crystal with a hexagram inside, and is chanting mysterious prayers in private. At the ruins of an ancient civilization, an archaeologist spies a hexagram among the hieroglyphics. Deep in outer space, an alien fleet is on a course for Earth, and its flagship bears the same hexagram shape."
"A-ko and B-ko are fighting as usual, as C-ko watches from the sidelines feeling neglected by both. Ayumi-sensei has been behaving strangely lately. She's wearing a heart-shaped crystal with a hexagram inside, and is chanting mysterious prayers in private. At the ruins of an ancient civilization, an archaeologist spies a hexagram among the hieroglyphics. Deep in outer space, an alien fleet is on a course for Earth, and its flagship bears the same hexagram shape."
A star is born! On this day in 1993 (in the U.S.), Demolition Man enjoyed its Hollywood premiere in Los Angeles, California. Directed by Marco Brambilla, the SciFi/Actioner starred Sylvester Stallone, Wesley Snipes, and Sandra Bullock; and here's the plot summary as provided by IMDB.com:
"Frozen in 1996, Simon Phoenix, a convicted crime lord, is revived for a parole hearing well into the 21st century. Revived into a society free from crime, Phoenix resumes his murderous rampage, and no one can stop him. John Spartan, the police officer who captured Phoenix in 1996, has also been cryogenically frozen, this time for a crime he did not commit. In 2032, the former cities of Los Angeles, San Diego and Santa Barbara have merged into peaceful, utopian San Angeles. Unable to stop him with their non-violent solutions, the police release Spartan to help recapture Phoenix. Now after 36 years, Spartan has to adapt himself to the future society he has no knowledge about."
For the record:
At the 1997 Saturn Awards, Demolition Man earned three nominations in such categories as 'Best Special Effects,' 'Best Costumes,' and 'Best Science Fiction Film.'
"Frozen in 1996, Simon Phoenix, a convicted crime lord, is revived for a parole hearing well into the 21st century. Revived into a society free from crime, Phoenix resumes his murderous rampage, and no one can stop him. John Spartan, the police officer who captured Phoenix in 1996, has also been cryogenically frozen, this time for a crime he did not commit. In 2032, the former cities of Los Angeles, San Diego and Santa Barbara have merged into peaceful, utopian San Angeles. Unable to stop him with their non-violent solutions, the police release Spartan to help recapture Phoenix. Now after 36 years, Spartan has to adapt himself to the future society he has no knowledge about."
For the record:
At the 1997 Saturn Awards, Demolition Man earned three nominations in such categories as 'Best Special Effects,' 'Best Costumes,' and 'Best Science Fiction Film.'
On this day in 1994 (in Germany), the original Man of Steel took to the screen with the airing of Hercules And The Amazon Women. Directed by Bill L. Norton, the script was penned by Andrew Dettman, Jule Selbo, and Daniel Truly. The telefilm starred the incredible man himself Kevin Sorbo as the titular strongman and also cast Michael Hurst as his sidekick, and here's the premise as listed on IMDB.com:
"Hercules and Iolaus take time out from Iolaus' wedding preparations, to help a distant village under attack from 'monsters.' When they reach their destination, they find the monsters are in fact Amazonian women who are controlled by Hera."
"Hercules and Iolaus take time out from Iolaus' wedding preparations, to help a distant village under attack from 'monsters.' When they reach their destination, they find the monsters are in fact Amazonian women who are controlled by Hera."
A star is born! Oh, Troma! On this day in 1997, the curiously named Pterodactyl Woman From Beverly Hills premiered on home video. The Fantasy/Comedy starred Beverly D'Angelo and Jonathan Ball, and here's the premise as provided by IMDB.com:
"Pixie is cursed with turning into a Pterodactyl when her husband is caught messing with bones on an ancient burial ground. Her husband, children, friends, and neighbours must come to terms with Pixie's new "look". Her only chance to return to her normal state is to find the shaman who inflicted the curse on her."
"Pixie is cursed with turning into a Pterodactyl when her husband is caught messing with bones on an ancient burial ground. Her husband, children, friends, and neighbours must come to terms with Pixie's new "look". Her only chance to return to her normal state is to find the shaman who inflicted the curse on her."
On this day in 1999 (in Japan), The Killer Eye focused its killer vision on the home video release marketplace. Directed by David DeCoteau, the SciFi/Horror starred Jacqueline Lovell, Jonathan Norman, and Nanette Bianchi; and here's the plot summary as provided by IMDB.com:
"An ophthamologist is trying to develop a technique for seeing into another dimension. After a previous experiment went terribly wrong, blinding his test subject he makes some revisions to his methodology. Unfortunately, his latest experiment is a horrible success. His newest test subject peers into another dimension and is killed by an extra-dimensional entity which enters our world and infests the eye of the subject. After expanding to enormous size and detaching from the body of its victim, the eye goes on a rampage."
"An ophthamologist is trying to develop a technique for seeing into another dimension. After a previous experiment went terribly wrong, blinding his test subject he makes some revisions to his methodology. Unfortunately, his latest experiment is a horrible success. His newest test subject peers into another dimension and is killed by an extra-dimensional entity which enters our world and infests the eye of the subject. After expanding to enormous size and detaching from the body of its victim, the eye goes on a rampage."
A star is born! The truth is out there .... or is it 'in there'? On this day in 2000, SciFi got more than a little sexy with the television premiere of Sex Files: Alien Erotica II. According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:
"Sex Files FBI agent Forrest returns, investigating a fungus that turns women into nymphomaniacs, and a mysterious hotel room where people disappear."
"Sex Files FBI agent Forrest returns, investigating a fungus that turns women into nymphomaniacs, and a mysterious hotel room where people disappear."
A star is born! On this day in 2001 (in the U.S.), television waves were bombarding audiences with some delightful creatures at the heart of Earth Vs. The Spider! Directed by Scott Ziehl, the SciFi/Horror starred Dan Aykroyd, Devon Gummersall, and Amelia Heinle. According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:
"A shy, obsessive comic book fan gets injected with an experimental serum of a lab that is studying how to give humans the abilities of spiders. At first he develops minor abilities such as increased strength, which allows him to fight local criminals and bullies, thus living out his dream of being a superhero, and impressing his attractive next-door neighbor. Things start to get more odd when he is able to shoot webs out of his abdomen. Then he loses control over the force with which he applies his increasingly deadly abilities, as well as his judgment to discern between criminals and jokesters. His dream becomes a nightmare when he starts growing large spider body parts, he's in constant pain, and he develops a nearly insatiable hunger. A detective with a traumatized wife begins investigating when bodies covered in cobwebs and spider venom start piling up."
For the record:
In 2002, the Academy Of Science Fiction, Fantasy, And Horror Films nominated Earth Vs. The Spider for its Saturn Award in the category of 'Best Single Television Presentation.'
"A shy, obsessive comic book fan gets injected with an experimental serum of a lab that is studying how to give humans the abilities of spiders. At first he develops minor abilities such as increased strength, which allows him to fight local criminals and bullies, thus living out his dream of being a superhero, and impressing his attractive next-door neighbor. Things start to get more odd when he is able to shoot webs out of his abdomen. Then he loses control over the force with which he applies his increasingly deadly abilities, as well as his judgment to discern between criminals and jokesters. His dream becomes a nightmare when he starts growing large spider body parts, he's in constant pain, and he develops a nearly insatiable hunger. A detective with a traumatized wife begins investigating when bodies covered in cobwebs and spider venom start piling up."
For the record:
In 2002, the Academy Of Science Fiction, Fantasy, And Horror Films nominated Earth Vs. The Spider for its Saturn Award in the category of 'Best Single Television Presentation.'
A star is born! On this day in 2002 (in Spain), Cypher enjoyed its first theatrical presentation ever when it played for audiences in attendance of the Sitges Film Festival. Directed by Vincenzo Natali from a script by Brian King, the SciFi/Thriller starred Jeremy Northam, Lucy Liu, and Nigel Bennett. According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:
"An unsuspecting, disenchanted man finds himself working as a spy in the dangerous, high-stakes world of corporate espionage. Quickly getting way over-his-head, he teams up with a mysterious femme fatale."
For the record:
To the film's credit, Cypher enjoyed a good amount of praise from screenings on the film festival circuit.
"An unsuspecting, disenchanted man finds himself working as a spy in the dangerous, high-stakes world of corporate espionage. Quickly getting way over-his-head, he teams up with a mysterious femme fatale."
For the record:
To the film's credit, Cypher enjoyed a good amount of praise from screenings on the film festival circuit.
On this day in 2003 (in Spain), Alien Hunter crashed down to Earth for its premiere on home video. According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:
"In 1947, in New Mexico, a radio operator receives a signal following regular patterns. While investigating the occurrence, he vanishes. In the present day, the same signal is transmitted from a base in the Falkland Islands to United States of America and a satellite captures images of a unknown object in Antartic. The cryptologist Julien Rome (James Spader) is invited to investigate the mystery in the South Pole and he flies to a research base. While a team tries to open a weird shell probably from the outer space, Julien solves the message, which proves to be a distress signal ordering not to open the case."
"In 1947, in New Mexico, a radio operator receives a signal following regular patterns. While investigating the occurrence, he vanishes. In the present day, the same signal is transmitted from a base in the Falkland Islands to United States of America and a satellite captures images of a unknown object in Antartic. The cryptologist Julien Rome (James Spader) is invited to investigate the mystery in the South Pole and he flies to a research base. While a team tries to open a weird shell probably from the outer space, Julien solves the message, which proves to be a distress signal ordering not to open the case."
On this day in 2003, Contagion infected audiences. The SciFi/Thriller starred Bruce Boxleitner and Megan Gallagher, and here's the premise as cited on IMDB.com:
"A man and other people, including at least one woman, are into science or something. People get sick, maybe die. So, these people try to figure out what happens."
"A man and other people, including at least one woman, are into science or something. People get sick, maybe die. So, these people try to figure out what happens."
A star is born! On this day in 2003, Maximum Velocity ground to a full stop with audiences with its home video release. The SciFi feature starred Michael Ironside and Dale Midkiff, and here's the summary that's been provided by IMDB.com:
"After a comet passes the Earth it causes a cataclysmic storm. Only a disbanded government unit with a secret weather-manipulating weapon can try to stop it."
"After a comet passes the Earth it causes a cataclysmic storm. Only a disbanded government unit with a secret weather-manipulating weapon can try to stop it."
A star is born! On this day in 2008 (in the U.S.), Cyborg Soldier enjoyed its release on home video. Written (in part) and directed by John Stead, the SciFi/Thriller starred Bruce Greenwood, Tiffani Thiessen, and Rich Franklin. According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:
"A cyborg escapes the facility where he was created. With the help of a local sheriff, he tries to run from the dangerous scientists that created him."
"A cyborg escapes the facility where he was created. With the help of a local sheriff, he tries to run from the dangerous scientists that created him."
A star is born! On this day in 2010 (in Thailand), Red Eagle soared onto the silver screen. Written and directed by Wisit Sasanatieng, the SciFi/Thriller starred Ananda Everingham, Yarinda Boonnak, and Wannasing Prasertkul. According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:
"Year 2016, Bangkok is a rotten capital infested with chaos and criminals. Widespread corruption by politicians has dipped the moral compass to a new low, and the government's hasty plan to construct a nuclear power plant has spread fears among villagers and enivironmental activists. Amidst the mood of despair, a hero emerges. He goes after filthy politicians and vile criminals, handing out his own brand of justice when the law fails to fuction. No one knows his true identity. Every time he kills, he leaves a name card which says: The Red Eagle. But Red Eagle is a hunter who's also being hunted. An assassin, called Black Devil, has been sent by a crime lord to kill him. As his past returns to haunt him, the tortured hero is facing a conflict that will decide not just his own destiny, but the destiny of his entire nation."
For the record:
To the film's credit, Red Eagle enjoyed a good amount of attention from the 2011 Thailand National Film Association Awards. The feature took home top honors in the category of 'Best Visual Effects' while having to settle for the honor of a nomination alone in the categories of 'Best Sound,' 'Best Costume Design,' 'Best Art Direction,' 'Best Editing,' and 'Best Actor.'
"Year 2016, Bangkok is a rotten capital infested with chaos and criminals. Widespread corruption by politicians has dipped the moral compass to a new low, and the government's hasty plan to construct a nuclear power plant has spread fears among villagers and enivironmental activists. Amidst the mood of despair, a hero emerges. He goes after filthy politicians and vile criminals, handing out his own brand of justice when the law fails to fuction. No one knows his true identity. Every time he kills, he leaves a name card which says: The Red Eagle. But Red Eagle is a hunter who's also being hunted. An assassin, called Black Devil, has been sent by a crime lord to kill him. As his past returns to haunt him, the tortured hero is facing a conflict that will decide not just his own destiny, but the destiny of his entire nation."
For the record:
To the film's credit, Red Eagle enjoyed a good amount of attention from the 2011 Thailand National Film Association Awards. The feature took home top honors in the category of 'Best Visual Effects' while having to settle for the honor of a nomination alone in the categories of 'Best Sound,' 'Best Costume Design,' 'Best Art Direction,' 'Best Editing,' and 'Best Actor.'
On this day in 2011 (in Japan), Mongolian Death Worm enjoyed its premiere on home video. The feature starred Sean Patrick Flanery and Victoria Pratt, and here's the plot summary as provided by IMDB.com:
"When an American oil company sets up an experimental drilling plant out in the vast deserts of Mongolia, they awaken a nest. The deadly creatures begin to breed and spread, devouring everyone in their path."
"When an American oil company sets up an experimental drilling plant out in the vast deserts of Mongolia, they awaken a nest. The deadly creatures begin to breed and spread, devouring everyone in their path."
On this day in 2011, Hugh Jackman and DreamWorks released Real Steel into the theatres. The Rocky-esque story of a down-on-his-luck boxer-turned trainer won over most who saw it, though I do remember someone hailing it as a 'dumbed down Transformers' movie ... which I thought to be a bit of an oxymoron, if you catch my drift.
It's the end of the world as we know! Audiences were once again treated to mankind's dark and dreary tomorrow with the release of Revelation Road: The Black Rider. Written (in part) and directed by Gabriel Sabloff, the Fantasy/Drama starred David A.R. White, James Denton, and Hilty Bowen. According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:
"The Rapture has come and gone. In it's wake, a wasteland filled with desperate bandits. Josh McManus, a drifter with a knack for fighting, must find the mysterious "Shepherd" - a dangerous mission that will put his faith to the test."
"The Rapture has come and gone. In it's wake, a wasteland filled with desperate bandits. Josh McManus, a drifter with a knack for fighting, must find the mysterious "Shepherd" - a dangerous mission that will put his faith to the test."
On this day in 2016, the SciFi/Drama Realive played for the hungry audiences of the Sitges Film Festival in Spain. The feature starred Tom Hughes and Charlotte Le Bon, and here's the plot summary that's provided via IMDB.com:
"Marc is diagnosed with a disease and is given one year left to live. Unable to accept his own end, he decides to freeze his body. Sixty years later, in the year 2084, he becomes the first man to be revived in history. It is then he discovers that the love of his life, Naomi, has accompanied him this entire time in a way that he'd never expected."
"Marc is diagnosed with a disease and is given one year left to live. Unable to accept his own end, he decides to freeze his body. Sixty years later, in the year 2084, he becomes the first man to be revived in history. It is then he discovers that the love of his life, Naomi, has accompanied him this entire time in a way that he'd never expected."
A star is born! On this day in 2018 (in the U.S.), audiences of the Shriekfest LA were treated to the theatrical premiere of Killer Kate! Written (in part) and directed by Elliot Feld, the Horror/Comedy starred Alexandra Feld, Danielle Burgess, and Amaris Davidson. According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:
"Kate attends her estranged sister's bachelorette party at the request of their dying father. The weekend, held at a remote cabin booked on a home sharing app, turns into a savage life-or-death struggle that pits family against family, and past against present."
For the record:
To the film's credit, Killer Kate! earned a lot of love from screenings on the film festival circuit.
"Kate attends her estranged sister's bachelorette party at the request of their dying father. The weekend, held at a remote cabin booked on a home sharing app, turns into a savage life-or-death struggle that pits family against family, and past against present."
For the record:
To the film's credit, Killer Kate! earned a lot of love from screenings on the film festival circuit.
On this day in 1959 (in the U.S.), Men Into Space aired "Moon Landing." This served as the second episode in the program's only season, and here's the plot summary as provided by IMDB.com:
"Four men in Moonship Alpha attempt the first Moon landing. The ship begins to topple after touchdown, forcing an emergency lift-off. A crew member, not in his acceleration-couch, is injured but conceals the fact."
"Four men in Moonship Alpha attempt the first Moon landing. The ship begins to topple after touchdown, forcing an emergency lift-off. A crew member, not in his acceleration-couch, is injured but conceals the fact."
On this day in 1962 (in the U.S.), The Jetsons aired "Jetson's Nite Out." This served as the third episode in the program's first season, and here's the plot summary that's provided by IMDB.com:
"Mr. Spacely has tickets to the football game, and he invites George to come along. So, they fool their wives into thinking they were working late, and duck out to the game. It all goes according to plan, until they return home to their infuriated better halves."
"Mr. Spacely has tickets to the football game, and he invites George to come along. So, they fool their wives into thinking they were working late, and duck out to the game. It all goes according to plan, until they return home to their infuriated better halves."
On this day in 1965 (in the United Kingdom), Gerry Anderson's Thunderbirds aired "Pit Of Peril." This served as the second episode of the program's first season, and here's the plot summary as provided by IMDB.com:
"The Army's new Sidewinder falls down a burning pit. Can International Rescue haul the machine out of the pit before it breaks up?"
"The Army's new Sidewinder falls down a burning pit. Can International Rescue haul the machine out of the pit before it breaks up?"
On this day in 1967 (in the United Kingdom), Doctor Who aired "The Abominable Snowmen: Part 2." This served as the sixth episode of the program's fifth season, and here's the plot summary that's provided via IMDB.com:
"Jamie and Victoria make their way to the monastery shortly before it is attacked by the Yeti."
"Jamie and Victoria make their way to the monastery shortly before it is attacked by the Yeti."
On this day in 1967 (in the U.S.), Marvel's animated incarnation of Fantastic Four aired "Klaws." This served as the fifth episode in the program's only season, and here's the plot summary as provided by IMDB.com:
"The Klaw is here to vanquish the Fantastic 4 with his solidifying sonic waves. Johnny is on vacation or so it would seem and arrives in the nick of time to assist Mr. Fantastic in catching The Klaw."
"The Klaw is here to vanquish the Fantastic 4 with his solidifying sonic waves. Johnny is on vacation or so it would seem and arrives in the nick of time to assist Mr. Fantastic in catching The Klaw."
On this day in 1970 (in the United Kingdom), Ace Of Wands aired "The Smile: Part 2." This served as the eleventh episode of the program's first season, and here's the plot summary as provided by TV.com:
"Tarot and his friends investigate the audacious theft of the statue of Venus from an art gallery. Sam tracks Mrs Kite to Tun-Ju's restaurant, where he gets more than he bargained for."
"Tarot and his friends investigate the audacious theft of the statue of Venus from an art gallery. Sam tracks Mrs Kite to Tun-Ju's restaurant, where he gets more than he bargained for."
On this day in 1973 (in the United Kingdom), Moonbase 3 aired "Castor and Pollux." This served as the fifth episode in the program's only season, and here's the plot summary as provided by IMDB.com:
"While Caulder explores the possibility of participating in a joint expedition to Jupiter with the Russians, an accident during a routine docking manoeuvre with a satellite leaves a shuttle with Tom Hill on board tumbling out into deep space. Caulder mounts a rescue mission but must convince the Russians to help him."
"While Caulder explores the possibility of participating in a joint expedition to Jupiter with the Russians, an accident during a routine docking manoeuvre with a satellite leaves a shuttle with Tom Hill on board tumbling out into deep space. Caulder mounts a rescue mission but must convince the Russians to help him."
On this day in 1978 (in the United Kingdom), Doctor Who aired "The Pirate Planet: Part 2." This served as the sixth episode of the program's sixteenth season, and here's the plot summary as provided via IMDB.com:
"The Doctor and Kimus head to the Bridge to try and rescue Romana, leaving K9 and Mula to search for Pralix."
"The Doctor and Kimus head to the Bridge to try and rescue Romana, leaving K9 and Mula to search for Pralix."
On this day in 1978 (in the U.S.), Jason Of Star Command aired "Wiki To The Rescue." Officially, this served as the fifth episode in the program's first season, and here's the plot summary as provided by IMDB.com:
"With the guidance of Wiki, Jason's personal robot, Nicole locates Jason and Princess Allegra before their planetoid disintegrates. In order to stop Dragos from jamming the Academy's controls, Jason launches the Starfire by autopilot into the enemy's spaceship and manages to escape with Nicole and Princess Allegra to a nearby asteroid."
"With the guidance of Wiki, Jason's personal robot, Nicole locates Jason and Princess Allegra before their planetoid disintegrates. In order to stop Dragos from jamming the Academy's controls, Jason launches the Starfire by autopilot into the enemy's spaceship and manages to escape with Nicole and Princess Allegra to a nearby asteroid."
On this day in 1986 (in the U.S.), The Adventures of the Galaxy Rangers aired "Smuggler's Gauntlet." This (technically) served as the fifth episode of the program's first (and only) season, and here's the plot summary as detailed on IMDB.com:
"The Rangers are after a criminal known as Overboss. The Overboss is trying to obtain some Supertrooper Formula."
"The Rangers are after a criminal known as Overboss. The Overboss is trying to obtain some Supertrooper Formula."
It all began right here ...
On this day in 1988 (in the U.S.), TV's War of the Worlds premiered with the episode titled "Resurrection." According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:
"A terrorist attack at a nuclear waste site awakens aliens who were in hibernation since their 1953 invasion. A group of scientists work with the military to stop the aliens."
On this day in 1988 (in the U.S.), TV's War of the Worlds premiered with the episode titled "Resurrection." According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:
"A terrorist attack at a nuclear waste site awakens aliens who were in hibernation since their 1953 invasion. A group of scientists work with the military to stop the aliens."
On this day in 1989 (in the U.S.), Star Trek: The Next Generation aired "The Survivors." This served as the third episode to the program's third season, and here's the plot summary as provided by our friends at TrekCore.com:
"The Enterprise visits Delta Rana IV in response to a distress call and tries to persuade two colonists who are apparently the only survivors of an obliterated population their mysterious assailants have returned."
"The Enterprise visits Delta Rana IV in response to a distress call and tries to persuade two colonists who are apparently the only survivors of an obliterated population their mysterious assailants have returned."
On this day in 1993 (in the United Kingdom), Red Dwarf aired "Psirens." This served as the first episode in the program's sixth season, and here's the plot summary as provided by IMDB.com:
"200 years after investigating the Esperato, the Red Dwarf crew awakes from suspended animation, as they set out to find Red Dwarf, which has vanished without a trace, on-board Starbug. Where they stumble upon a asteroid field containing lost spaceships. Where they find the asteroid field is inhabited by "Psirens" genetic engineered alien creatures that telepathically lure the ship's crew on the asteroids and suck out their brains."
"200 years after investigating the Esperato, the Red Dwarf crew awakes from suspended animation, as they set out to find Red Dwarf, which has vanished without a trace, on-board Starbug. Where they stumble upon a asteroid field containing lost spaceships. Where they find the asteroid field is inhabited by "Psirens" genetic engineered alien creatures that telepathically lure the ship's crew on the asteroids and suck out their brains."
On this day in 1994 (in the U.S.), M.A.N.T.I.S. aired "The Black Dragon." Officially, this served as the seventh episode in the program's only season on original broadcast television, and here's the plot summary as provided by IMDB.com:
"MANTIS must use his high-tech superpowers against the dangerous warriors of the Yakuza."
"MANTIS must use his high-tech superpowers against the dangerous warriors of the Yakuza."
On this day in 1994 (in the U.S.), The X-Files aired "Sleepless." This served as the fourth episode of the program's second season, and here's the plot summary from IMDB.com:
"Mulder searches for a Vietnam veteran who can project his consciousness into other people's minds."
"Mulder searches for a Vietnam veteran who can project his consciousness into other people's minds."
On this day in 1996 (in the U.S.), Babylon 5 aired "Grey 17 Is Missing." This served as the nineteenth episode to the program's third season, and here's the plot summary as provided by our friends at IMDB.com:
"With Sinclair gone, the Rangers need a new leader, and everyone looks to Delenn. But some in the warrior caste will not accept her in this new role, and seek a way to block her. Marcus must stop Neroon from interfering in the ceremony at any cost. Meanwhile Garibaldi investigates the death of a maintenance worker and a mysterious cult on a section that "vanished.""
"With Sinclair gone, the Rangers need a new leader, and everyone looks to Delenn. But some in the warrior caste will not accept her in this new role, and seek a way to block her. Marcus must stop Neroon from interfering in the ceremony at any cost. Meanwhile Garibaldi investigates the death of a maintenance worker and a mysterious cult on a section that "vanished.""
On this day in 1996 (in the U.S.), Star Trek: Deep Space Nine aired "The Ship." This served as the second episode of the program's fifth season, and here's the plot summary that's been provided compliments of IMDB.com:
"The crew is forced to retreat in a crashed Jem'Hadar ship after an attack by the Jem'Hadar. They get the feeling there's something very important about this ship."
"The crew is forced to retreat in a crashed Jem'Hadar ship after an attack by the Jem'Hadar. They get the feeling there's something very important about this ship."
Sisko's journey toward understanding that which the Prophets wanted from him continued on this day in 1998 (in the U.S.) when Star Trek: Deep Space Nine aired "Shadows and Symbols" in syndication.
On this day in 2000 (in the U.S.), Batman Beyond aired "Big Time." This served as the fourth episode of the program's third (and final) season, and here's the plot summary as provided by IMDB.com:
"An old reprobate childhood friend of Terry returns with a half-baked plan to become a big-time criminal."
"An old reprobate childhood friend of Terry returns with a half-baked plan to become a big-time criminal."
It all began right here ...
On this day in 2000 (in the U.S.), Fantasy went into the jungle with the small screen premiere of Sheena! The first episode was titled simply "Sheena," and here's the plot summary as provided by IMDB.com:
"Matt Cutter hopes for a big payday when he agrees to fly a team deep into the jungle to search for a missing scientist. Too late, he discovers the men are really illegally searching for diamonds and is nearly killed while escaping. He is rescued by a beautiful blonde shapeshifter and agrees to help her drive the interlopers from her homeland."
On this day in 2000 (in the U.S.), Fantasy went into the jungle with the small screen premiere of Sheena! The first episode was titled simply "Sheena," and here's the plot summary as provided by IMDB.com:
"Matt Cutter hopes for a big payday when he agrees to fly a team deep into the jungle to search for a missing scientist. Too late, he discovers the men are really illegally searching for diamonds and is nearly killed while escaping. He is rescued by a beautiful blonde shapeshifter and agrees to help her drive the interlopers from her homeland."
On this day in 2002 (in the U.S.), Gene Roddenberry's Andromeda aired "The Shards Of Rimni." This served as the second episode of the program's third season, and here's the plot summary as provided by IMDB.com:
"Dylan receives a package, and takes Harper with him on a secret mission. Soon Dylan is a wanted man, several ships go to the Andromeda to bring Dylan in."
"Dylan receives a package, and takes Harper with him on a secret mission. Soon Dylan is a wanted man, several ships go to the Andromeda to bring Dylan in."
On this day in 2006 (in Australia), Doctor Who faced its "Doomsday." Officially, this served as the thirteenth episode in the re-launched program's second season, and here's the plot summary from IMDB.com:
"Earth becomes the battlefield for the greatest and deadliest war of all time, as the Daleks and the Cybermen clash with the whole universe at stake. The Doctor and Rose, reunited with old friends and Cybermen experts Mickey and Jake, race to find a way to bring the war to an end before it brings about the destruction of the whole of space and time. But the Doctor soon faces an even bigger dilemma - could ending the war mean the death of Rose?"
"Earth becomes the battlefield for the greatest and deadliest war of all time, as the Daleks and the Cybermen clash with the whole universe at stake. The Doctor and Rose, reunited with old friends and Cybermen experts Mickey and Jake, race to find a way to bring the war to an end before it brings about the destruction of the whole of space and time. But the Doctor soon faces an even bigger dilemma - could ending the war mean the death of Rose?"
On this day in 2011 (in the U.S.), Fringe aired "Alone In The World." This served as the third episode to the program's fourth season, and here's the plot summary as provided by our friends at IMDB.com:
"When two 12-year-old kids bully another boy, they are found dead and in just hours after dying their bodies are shockingly in an advanced state of decomposition. As the Fringe team investigates the mysterious case, they uncover an amorphous figure claiming more victims. Meanwhile, Walter becomes increasingly distracted by his hallucinations."
"When two 12-year-old kids bully another boy, they are found dead and in just hours after dying their bodies are shockingly in an advanced state of decomposition. As the Fringe team investigates the mysterious case, they uncover an amorphous figure claiming more victims. Meanwhile, Walter becomes increasingly distracted by his hallucinations."
On this day in 2011 (in the U.S.), Syfy's Sanctuary premiered its fourth (and final) season on the network. The hour was titled "Tempus," and here's the plot summary that's been provided by IMDB.com:
"Adam Worth destroys Praxis and travels back in time to the 1890s to save his daughter. Dr. Magnus travels back in time to stop him before he damages the time line and destroys her future with it."
"Adam Worth destroys Praxis and travels back in time to the 1890s to save his daughter. Dr. Magnus travels back in time to stop him before he damages the time line and destroys her future with it."
On this day in 2014 (in the U.S.), Space Janitors aired "Echo Basing." This served as the first episode in the program's third (and final) season, and here's the premise behind the show's entire theme:
"A Sci Fi comedy set on Space Station which follows a pair of incompetent janitors."
"A Sci Fi comedy set on Space Station which follows a pair of incompetent janitors."
It all began right here ...
On this day in 2014 (in the U.S.), The CW launched The Flash into the DC Television Universe. According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's what you needed to know about the pilot episode:
"CSI investigator Barry Allen awakens from a coma, nine months after he was hit by lightning, and discovers he has superhuman speed."
On this day in 2014 (in the U.S.), The CW launched The Flash into the DC Television Universe. According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's what you needed to know about the pilot episode:
"CSI investigator Barry Allen awakens from a coma, nine months after he was hit by lightning, and discovers he has superhuman speed."
It all began right here ...
On this day in 2014 (in the U.S.), the Japanese anime known as Trinity Seven enjoyed its premiere on television. According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:
"Arata discovers the world is not the same one as three days ago. To understand his role and get his cousin Hijiri back, he must enroll in a school of magic, there he meets the Trinity Seven, the most gifted of the mages at the school."
On this day in 2014 (in the U.S.), the Japanese anime known as Trinity Seven enjoyed its premiere on television. According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:
"Arata discovers the world is not the same one as three days ago. To understand his role and get his cousin Hijiri back, he must enroll in a school of magic, there he meets the Trinity Seven, the most gifted of the mages at the school."
Honestly, I haven't read this one, but -- like many genre fans -- I did see the original movie upon which James Dashner's The Maze Runner served as primary inspiration. This first installment of the Young Adult saga was published on this day in 2009, and according to our friends at Amazon.com here's the plot summary:
"When Thomas wakes up in the lift, the only thing he can remember is his name. He’s surrounded by strangers—boys whose memories are also gone. Outside the towering stone walls that surround them is a limitless, ever-changing maze. It’s the only way out—and no one’s ever made it through alive. Then a girl arrives. The first girl ever. And the message she delivers is terrifying: Remember. Survive. Run."
"When Thomas wakes up in the lift, the only thing he can remember is his name. He’s surrounded by strangers—boys whose memories are also gone. Outside the towering stone walls that surround them is a limitless, ever-changing maze. It’s the only way out—and no one’s ever made it through alive. Then a girl arrives. The first girl ever. And the message she delivers is terrifying: Remember. Survive. Run."
Sorry, folks, but I don't "game." Still, I've always been a big fan of genre properties, and on this day in 2014 the experience better known as Alien: Isolation was released to the consumer marketplace. According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the premise:
"Set 15 years after the events of Alien, gamers play as Ripley's daughter and embark on a mission to find her missing mother."
"Set 15 years after the events of Alien, gamers play as Ripley's daughter and embark on a mission to find her missing mother."
