Sci-Fi 5

As both actor and director, Jonathan Frakes has been in command of many of Star Trek series - and many others outside the franchise too.  Today's Sci-Fi 5 raises a glass to Number One himself.

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Written by Ashely Thomas 

Hosted by Earl Green

Music by Devin Curry

It would probably be considered one of the formative films in either the science fiction or horror genres...except that it's been lost for nearly a century.  Today's Sci-Fi 5 tells you why Homunculus may be making a partial comeback soon.

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Written and hosted by Ryan Myers 

Music by Devin Curry

When did George Pal's "The Time Machine" premiere exactly?  As it turns out, several times, appropriately enough for an acclaimed time travel movie.  Learn more about the premiere date(s) and the critics' reaction in today's Sci-Fi 5!

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Written by John Champion 

Hosted by Earl Green

Music by Devin Curry

Stop us if you've heard this one before: a popular sci-fi show is prematurely cancelled by a network, leaving millions of fans unhappy. On this day in 2001, "Stargate SG-1" fans got a new reason to smile when Sci Fi resurrected their favorite show. Hear the story on today's Sci-Fi 5!

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Written by Ashely Thomas

Hosted by Roberto Lewis

Music by Devin Curry

In the summer of 1997, Paramount gambled on releasing a sci-fi horror movie that was rushed into post-production while James Cameron took his time to finish "Titanic." Find out how "Event Horizon" fared then, and now, on today's Sci-Fi 5! 

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Written by Brian Clayton 

Hosted by Jessica Lynn Verdi

Music by Devin Curry

Before he was Captain Pike, Bruce Greenwood took up a residency at St. Elsewhere. Before that, he was in a rock band, and before that he was an aspiring pro skier. Hear what else Bruce is up to as Sci-Fi 5 celebrated the actor's birthday.

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Written by Shane Vaughn 

Hosted by Roberto Lewis

Music by Devin Curry

"What If...?" premiered one year ago today as the MCU's first animated series. Based on the comic book of the same name, it boldly rewrites some of Marvel's best-known stories with endless possibilities. Hear the background and what's next on today's Sci-Fi 5.

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Written by Ashely Thomas 

Hosted by Kim Horcher

Music by Devin Curry

His promising career survived an interruption by World War II, only to be brought to a halt by the 1950s red scare.  Today's Sci-Fi 5 looks back on the life of legendary actor and director Jeff Corey.

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Written by Shane Vaughn 

Hosted by Earl Green

Music by Devin Curry

On this day in 1989, James Cameron's "The Abyss" was released to underwhelmed audiences and critics alike. What they likely didn't know was just how tortuous it was to make and that it would become a kind of classic in due time.

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Written by Ryan Myers

Hosted by Jessica Lynn Verdi

Music by Devin Curry

His string of hit movies is the stuff of legends, and he kickstarted the careers of many a genre favorite director and actor.  But who was Dino di Laurentiis?  Sci-Fi 5 looks back at his formidable filmmaking legacy and his unique style.

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Written by David Sohl

Hosted by Ryan Myers

Music by Devin Curry