To the Galaxy and Beyond With Mark Hamill: A Century Of Science Fiction Cinema
Star Wars' Mark Hamill hosts this two-hour journey through the greatest science fiction films ever made. This fast-paced adventure through some of Hollywood's most imaginative movies includes nearly everything from early silent classics to contemporary favorites. From the dinosaurs in Jurassic Park to the spaceships in Independence Day and the oozing aliens of Men in Black, high quality special effects are expected by today's audiences. From the earliest days of cinema, science fiction films have offered dizzying illustrations of visual possibility. From Earth's first contact with alien visitors in The Day the Earth Stood Still to the eerie menace of computer HAL in 2001: A Space Odyssey, the genre's most imaginative storytelling has also helped to explore mankind's darkest fears and greatest hopes. Includes highlights from the greatest science fiction films of all time including Metropolis, The Invisible Man, The Day the Earth Stood Still, The Fly, The War of the Worlds, Invasion of the Body Snatchers, 2001: A Space Odyssey, Planet of the Apes, The Star Wars Trilogy, Close Encounters of the Third kind, Star Trek, Predator, E.T.: The Extra-Terrestrial, Alien, Jurassic Park, Independence Day, Men in Black, Lost in Space and many more!