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Publisher
AMC Film Holdings LLC
Pub. Date
2018.
Language
English
Description
"A uniquely intimate look at science fiction's roots, futuristic vision and our fascination with its ideas through interviews by James Cameron with A-list storytellers, stars and others whose careers have defined the field, including Steven Spielberg, George Lucas, Ridley Scott, Christopher Nolan, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Will Smith and Sigourney Weaver, among many others. Cameron takes us on a journey of discovery and exploration, helping us understand...
Publisher
Grasshopper Film
Pub. Date
[2018]
Language
English
Description
"Worlds of Ursula K. Le Guin is a feature documentary exploring the remarkable life and legacy of the late feminist author Ursula K. Le Guin ... Produced with Le Guin's participation over the course of a decade, Worlds of Ursula K. Le Guin is a journey through the writer's career and her worlds, both real and fantastic. Viewers will join the writer on an intimate journey of self-discovery as she comes into her own as a major feminist author, opening...
Publisher
Gravitas Ventures
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
Description
In 1996, a Doctor Who TV movie was envisioned to lead the franchise into an exciting new future with a fresh direction, but it was met only by an outcry from disapproving fans. Now, follow the film's infamous screenwriter, Matthew Jacobs, as he is reluctantly dragged back into the American 'Whoniverse' where, despite the brutal rejection of his work 25 years earlier, he unexpectedly finds himself a kindred part of this close-knit, yet vast, family...
Publisher
Screen Media Films
Pub. Date
[2019]
Language
English
Description
Take an in-depth voyage into the sci-fi masterpiece with the visionary filmmakers who created it. See how one of the most terrifying movies of all time burst to life 40 years ago, inspired by ancient mythology and our universal fears.
Series
Publisher
Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment
Pub. Date
[2018]
Language
English
Description
Legion follows the story of David Haller, a man who believed he was schizophrenic but discovered he might be the most powerful mutant in the world. With help from a team of specialists, David harnessed his unique abilities and learned he had been haunted by a malicious parasite. Now, David is all that stands in the way of Amahl Farouk from attaining infinite and world-ending power.
6) The captains
Publisher
E-One
Pub. Date
[2011]
Language
English
Description
Since first soaring onto television screens in the mid 1960s, Star Trek has become one of the most beloved franchises of all time. The original Captain Kirk, William Shatner, travels around the globe to interview the elite group of actors who have portrayed the role of Enterprise Captain, giving fans an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at the pop culture phenomenon.
7) Get a life!
Author
Publisher
E1 Entertainment
Pub. Date
[2014]
Language
English
Description
William Shatner examines the fans and cultural phenomena of the Star trek series and films.
Publisher
First Run Features
Pub. Date
2000.
Language
English
Description
A profile of the life of the influential science fiction writer, Philip K. Dick presented through interviews with contemporaries and excerpts from his writings. Dick's writing and ideas on reality, humanity and technology which blend West Coast utopianism, counterculture paranoia and mystical experience have been adapted into films, including Blade Runner and Total Recall. Since very little interview footage exists of Philip K. Dick, this documentary...
Publisher
Teaching Company
Pub. Date
[2016]
Language
English
Description
"Robots, spaceships, futuristic megacities, planets orbiting distant stars. These icons of science fiction are now in our daily news. Science fiction, once maligned as mere pulp, has motivated cutting-edge scientific research, inspired new technologies, and changed how we view everyday life -- and its themes and questions permeate popular culture. Take an unparalleled look at the influence, history, and greatest works of science fiction with illuminating...
Publisher
CBS DVD / Paramount
Pub. Date
[2020]
Language
English
Description
These short films explore the plots and characters of Star Trek: Discovery, taking place between episodes and providing more information about people and events that happened during seasons 1 & 2. Ever wondered how Tribbles came to be? Or how Tilly met the Princess of Xahea? Each short trek has its own pertinent special features.
12) The sci-fi boys
Publisher
Universal
Pub. Date
2006.
Language
English
Description
Legendary sci-fi directors Jackson, Lucas, Spielberg, etc, started out as kids making amateur movies inspired by Famous Monsters magazine. They grew up to take Hollywood by storm, inventing the art and technology for filming anything the mind can dream.
Series
Publisher
Cinevolve Studios
Pub. Date
[2009]
Language
English
Description
"'A galaxy far, far away' features interviews with hundreds of fans, movie executives and high profile celebrities, shedding new light on the [Star Wars] film trilogy that has captivated generations of moviegoers. It takes us to Star Wars conventions, to nationwide premieres, into the homes of devoted fans showing off their treasures and to the box office ticket lines of die-hard fans who wait[ed] eagerly for forty-two days in the spring of 1999 ......
Publisher
A&E Television Networks, LLC
Pub. Date
[2022]
Language
English
Description
In this season, Giorgio A. Tsoukalos and other ancient astronaut theorists revisit the vast locations across the globe where investigators have found the most compelling and promising evidence of extraterrestrial presence on Earth. From deep underground to the infinite skies, including sites and structures rich with otherworldly artifacts and evidence of UFO sightings and unexplained encounters, experts the world over offer definitive proof that we...
Publisher
A&E Television Networks, LLC
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
Description
Did intelligent beings from outer space visit Earth thousands of years ago? Are we closer than ever to understanding the strange phenomena in our skies? Are ancient artifacts evidence of extraterrestrial visitations across the globe? This season of ANCIENT ALIENSʼ includes a mix of new episodes with fascinating subjects from an early-1900s prophet in Kentucky and new theories about Greek gods to the next generation of modern-day UFO hunters along...
Publisher
National Geographic
Pub. Date
[2017]
Language
English
Description
Tyson looks at the most confounding mysteries of Earth, space, and what it means to be human. He attempts to answer all of your most pressing questions, from how the brain works to the physics of comic book superheroes.
Science, pop culture and comedy collide in National Geographic's groundbreaking new series, hosted by astrophysicist Neil deGrasseTyson. Along with celebrity guests and comic co-hosts, Neil explores captivating topics such as space...
Publisher
National Geographic
Pub. Date
[2018]
Language
English
Description
Host Neil deGrasse Tyson returns, bringing together a rare mix of potentially clashing personalities - celebrities, comedians and the worlds leading scientific experts - to explore a variety of cosmic and science topics.
Science, pop culture and comedy collide in National Geographic's groundbreaking new series, hosted by astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson. Along with celebrity guests and comic co-hosts, Neil explores captivating topics such as space...
Publisher
[Distributed by] Echo Bridge Home Entertainment
Pub. Date
[2008]
Language
English
Description
Mysterious abductions and disappearances. Plagues of deadly snakes and mutated insects. Poltergeist attacks, psychic predictions, and demonic possessions...PSI Factor: Chronicles of the Paranormal will change the way you perceive reality. In 22 episodes, a fearless team of investigators from the covert Office of Scientific Investigation and Research (O.S.I.R.) explore bizarre, top-secret cases inspired by real, documented events. As O.S.I.R. agents...
Publisher
Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment
Pub. Date
[1999]
Language
English
Description
"Journey back to the beginning of the Alien phenomenon with this fascinating retrospective on the most terrifying sci-fi saga of our time ... Includes behind-the-scenes footage, outtakes and a glimpse at some of Ridley Scott's original storyboard sketches.
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