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Author
Series
Publisher
Rowman & Littlefield
Pub. Date
[2015]
Physical Desc
1 online resource (xviii, 179 pages)
Language
English
Description
"Before it reached television, science fiction existed on the printed page, in comic books, and on movie screens for decades. Adapting science fiction to the new medium posed substantial challenges: Small viewing screens and limited production facilities made it difficult to achieve the sense of wonder that had become the genre's hallmark. Yet, television also offered unprecedented opportunities. Its serial nature allowed for longer, more complex...
Author
Series
Publisher
Rowman & Littlefield
Pub. Date
[2015]
Physical Desc
1 online resource (xv, 179 pages)
Language
English
Description
"Toward the end of the twentieth century, science fiction television took a dark turn. Series like The X-Files, Millennium, and Dark Skies wove menacing technologies, paranormal forces, and shadowy government agencies into complex tales of corruption and cover-ups. Mind control, alien abductions, secret government laboratories, and implacable "men in black" moved from the fringes to the mainstream of American culture, making weekly appearances in...
Publisher
Distributed exclusively by Image Entertainment
Pub. Date
c2004
Edition
Definitive ed.
Physical Desc
6 DVDs (ca. 1038 min.) : sd., b&w ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
A collection of tales which range from comic to tragic, but most often having a wicked sense of humor and filled with unexpected twists.
5) Riverworld
Publisher
Universal
Pub. Date
[2004]
Physical Desc
1 DVD (90 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
An astronaut dies and is reincarnated on a mysterious planet called Riverworld, ruled by the warlord Valdemar. Joined by a band of compatriots, he leads a revolt to gain their freedom and learn the secret of Riverworld.
Publisher
Funimation
Pub. Date
[2019]
Edition
Widescreen.
Language
English
Formats
Description
Summer is here, and the heroes of Class One-A and One-B are in for the toughest training camp of their lives! A group of seasoned pros pushes everyone's Quirks to new heights as the students face one overwhelming challenge after another. Braving the elements in this secret location becomes the least of their worries when routine training turns into a critical struggle for survival.
11) Riverworld
Publisher
Vivendi Entertainment
Pub. Date
2010
Edition
Widescreen.
Physical Desc
1 DVD (175 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
Riverworld is a mysterious and treacherous land where every human who died between the years 99,000 BC and 2200 AD has been resurrected on the banks of a colossal river. It is on the riverbank where a team bands together to try to unravel how and why they've arrived here, while coming face-to-face with some of the most dangerous people in history.
Publisher
Bandai Entertainment
Pub. Date
c2000
Physical Desc
1 DVD (100 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
Spike Spiegel, Jet Black, and Faye Valentine are partners in a bounty hunting enterprise. Aboard their ship, the Bebop, they track down dangerous criminals to make a living. They encounter a number of desperados, criminals, and free spirits, some of whom actually wind up joining them on their adventures.
Publisher
Distributed by Sterling Entertainment Group
Pub. Date
2004
Edition
Home video version.
Physical Desc
1 DVD (95 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
A mysterious monster is terrorizing the Atlantic Ocean and famous marine biologist Professor Aronnax is summoned to investigate. Accompanied by his daughter Sophie, the two trail the monstrous creature -- only to discover that the beast is actually a futuristic submarine captained by the eccentric Captain Nemo.
Publisher
Lucasfilm Animation
Pub. Date
2015
Physical Desc
2 Blu-rays (ca. 331 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
Continue the epic tradition of the legendary Star Wars saga. It is a dark time in the galaxy as the evil Galactic Empire rules with an iron fist. Imperial forces have occupied a remote planet, ruining the lives of its people. A ragtag band of rebels, Ezra, Hera, Kanan, Sabine, Zeb and Chopper, have taken a brave stand against the ruthless oppression of the Empire in a fight to restore peace and freedom to the galaxy.
Publisher
Distributed by Warner Home Video
Pub. Date
[2008]
Physical Desc
7 DVDs (ca. 637 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
Led by Captain Jack Harkness, the Torchwood team delves into the unknown and fights the impossible. From an underground base built on a rift in time and space, the team responds to any alien threat-- a meteorite crash landing, sightings of extra-terrestrial technology, an unusual autopsy report, the spread of a deadly alien virus. Everyone who works for Torchwood is under 35. Some say that's because it's a new science-- others say it's because they...
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