|
Taelon
''Earth: Final Conflict'' is a science fiction television series based on ideas developed by Gene Roddenberry. The series was produced under the guidance of his widow, Majel Barrett-Roddenberry, who possessed notes kept by Roddenberry that would provide the conceptual basis for the series. It ran for five seasons between October 6, 1997, and May 20, 2002. Setting Early in the 21st century, a race of aliens, the Taelons (often referred to as "the Companions"), travel to Earth and take up residence in limited numbers. The Taelons possess highly advanced technologies, many of which they share with humanity, seemingly out of generosity and good will. As a result of these advances, disease, war and pollution are nearly eliminated within three years of their arrival. Despite this, some question whether the Taelons' motives are as benevolent as they appear, and a resistance movement forms to halt the Taelons' ever-growing influence on humanity. Development After the cancellation of ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
David Kirschner
David Maxwell Kirschner (born May 29, 1955) is an American film & television producer and screenwriter. His producing credits include the animated feature ''An American Tail'' (also wrote) and '' Child's Play'' horror film series. Career After studying at the University of Southern California School of Cinematic Arts, Kirschner began his career designing album cover art for Neil Diamond, most notably Neil Diamond's ''The Jazz Singer'', and illustrating characters for the '' Muppets'' and ''Sesame Street''. In 1983, Kirschner created and released children's book series ''Rose Petal Place'', which spawned two Television specials, toys, clothing, and a wide array of licensed consumer products. In 1986, Kirschner created and executive produced ''An American Tail'', which was co-executive produced by Steven Spielberg, and, at its release, was the highest-grossing non-Disney produced animated feature of all time. It was followed by its theatrical sequel '' An American Tail: Fievel Go ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Questor Tapes
''The Questor Tapes'' is a 1974 American made-for-television sci-fi drama film about an android (portrayed by Robert Foxworth) with incomplete memory tapes who is searching for his creator and his purpose. Conceived by Gene Roddenberry, who is credited as executive consultant, the script is credited to Roddenberry and fellow '' Star Trek'' alumnus Gene L. Coon. The pilot was directed by Richard Colla. A novelization, written by D. C. Fontana (another ''Star Trek'' alumnus), was dedicated to Coon, who died before the program was broadcast. Plot Project Questor is the brainchild of the genius Emil Vaslovik, Ph.D., a Nobel laureate. Vaslovik had developed plans to build a superhuman android. A team of the world's foremost experts is able to build the android even though they do not understand the components with which they are working — they are only able to follow the instructions and install the parts left by Vaslovik, who has disappeared. Attempts to decode the prog ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Robert Leeshock
Robert Leeshock (born December 13, 1961) is an American actor. He is best known in television for portraying the role of Liam Kincaid on the sci-fi drama series ''Earth: Final Conflict''. Early life Leeshock was born in Clifton, New Jersey. He attended Cornell University as an arts and science major, then graduated with a degree in materials science engineering. After earning his degree, he moved to New York City to pursue his acting career. Career Leeshock is best known in television for portraying the role of Liam Kincaid on the sci-fi drama series ''Earth: Final Conflict'' from 1998 to 2001. In 2005, he joined the cast of the long-running American Broadcasting Company, ABC daytime drama ''One Life to Live'' as Bruce Bartlett, the business partner of Nash Brennan (played by Forbes March). He trained as an actor with Wynn Handman, director of The American Place Theater. He has penned the screenplay Yo Yo Boy as well as characters for stand up venues in New York and Los Angeles. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
David Hemblen
David Hemblen (16 September 1941 – 16 November 2020) was an English actor who frequently worked in Canadian film, television and theatre who grew up in Toronto, Ontario. He is known for his role as George in '' La Femme Nikita'', Customs inspector in Atom Egoyan's ''Exotica'', Lord Dread/Lyman Taggert in ''Captain Power and the Soldiers of the Future'', Detective Dick Hargrove in '' T. and T.'' and as Inspector Winterguild in ''TekWar''. He is also known for his role as Johnathan Doors in '' Earth: Final Conflict'' and for voicing the character of Magneto in the X-Men animated series from 1992 to 1997. Early life and education Born in London, England, Hemblen grew up in Toronto, Ontario, where he pursued a classical education before turning to theatre. He received an M.A. in English and was working towards a Ph.D. in medieval studies when he was spotted during a rehearsal of a university production by Clifford Williams of the Royal Shakespeare Company. Hemblen was offered a s ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Leni Parker
Leni Parker (born November 5, 1966) is a Canadian television and film actress. She is best known for her portrayal of the androgynous alien Da'an in Gene Roddenberry's '' Earth: Final Conflict''. Early life and education Parker was born and raised in New Brunswick. She moved to Montreal, where she completed a three-year acting program at Concordia University. Career After graduating from Concordia, she began working with Pigeons International Theatre for the next 10 years. She was awarded Best Supporting Actress at the Theatre Critics of Quebec Awards in 1992 for her role as la Bonne ''La Bonne'' (aka "Corruption") is a 1986 erotic romantic drama directed by Salvatore Samperi starring Florence Guerin and Trine Michelsen. Plot The film takes place in Vicenza in 1956. Anna, a beautiful lawyer's wife, feels abandoned by her h ... in ''Coquelicots''. Filmography Film Television Video games References External links * * 1966 births Living people Canadian ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Richard Chevolleau
Richard Chevolleau is a Jamaican–Canadian actor, best known for playing Augur on '' Earth: Final Conflict'' from 1997 to 2002.Chris Krejlgaard, "Black actor hoping to play a superhero". ''Times and Transcript'', May 14, 1999. Early life Chevolleau was born in Kingston, Jamaica, and raised in Toronto. After completing high school, he studied the Meisner Technique of acting with Paul Bardier. Career He began his career in the late 1980s with guest parts in the television series ''My Secret Identity'' and '' Friday the 13th: The Series'', before having his first major starring role in the 1989 television film ''Pray for Me, Paul Henderson''. In 1994 he had a starring role in the television series ''Boogies Diner''. In 1995 he starred in Clement Virgo's film ''Rude''. He also starred in Virgo's 1997 film '' The Planet of Junior Brown''. He has appeared in supporting roles in the television series '' Street Time'', '' This Is Wonderland'', '' 'Da Kink in My Hair'', ''Lost Gir ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lisa Howard (Canadian Actress)
Lisa Howard (born November 24, 1963 in London, Ontario) is a Canadian actress. Career Howard appeared in episodes of '' Earth: Final Conflict,'' ''Tropical Heat'', ''Perry Mason'', '' Days of Our Lives'', ''Wings'', ''Forever Knight'', '' Loving Friends and Perfect Couples'', '' RoboCop: The Series'', ''Cybill'', '' The Pretender'' and ''Suddenly Susan.'' In 1987, she starred in the movie '' Rolling Vengeance''. She played April Ramirez on '' Days of Our Lives'' from 1988 to 1991 and from September 1995 to February 1996. Her last credited screen role was a 2009 episode of ''The Royal''. She portrayed Anne Lindsey Anne Lindsey is a fictional character from '' Highlander: The Series'', portrayed by actress Lisa Howard. She was introduced in the third season as a regular cast member of the series as a love interest for Duncan, substituting Tessa Noël. Howe ... in '' Highlander: The Series.'' Personal life Howard is married to producer/writer Daniel Cerone and has two chil ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kevin Kilner
Kevin Kilner (born May 3, 1958) is an American television and film actor. Life and career Kilner was born in Baltimore, Maryland, the son of Dorothea, a kindergarten teacher, and Edward Kilner, who worked in advertising sales and insurance. He went to Dulaney High School in Baltimore County. He made his first television appearance on an episode of ''The Cosby Show'' in 1989. He is perhaps best known for playing the protagonist in the first season of '' Earth: Final Conflict'', and Officer Dean in The Stoned Age. In 1995-96, Kilner starred in ''Almost Perfect'' as the romantic interest of Nancy Travis, who played a screenwriter, but Kilner was written out of the show in the second-season premiere. In 2009, he appeared on two episodes of the Joss Whedon show ''Dollhouse''. Kilner is an alumnus of Dulaney High School and the Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore. While attending Johns Hopkins he was a member of the National Champion lacrosse team. From June 30 to July 16, 200 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Von Flores
Valentin Andres Tanga Flores IV, known by his professional name as Von Flores, is a Filipino-Canadian actor. He is often cast as commanding or aggressive characters. Early life and education Von was born in Malabon and lived in Pateros until age 13 when his family migrated to Toronto, Ontario, Canada. He studied at the American Academy of Dramatic Arts in New York City and the Centre for Actors' Study in Toronto. Career Flores' first audition landed him a guest starring role on ''Night Heat''. Flores went on to perform roles in a number of television productions, including the series '' Kung Fu: The Legend Continues'' and the Atlantis Films ''TekWar'', ''TekJustice'' and ''TekLords'' TV movies. He has guest starred on such series as ''The Adventures of Sinbad'', ''Lonesome Dove: The Outlaw Years'', ''Forever Knight'', ''E.N.G.'', '' Street Legal'' and '' Degrassi: The Next Generation''. Flores played Ronald Sandoval in Gene Roddenberry's '' Earth: Final Conflict'', one of the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Andromeda (TV Series)
''Andromeda'' (formally titled ''Gene Roddenberry's Andromeda'') is a space opera television series, based on unused material by Gene Roddenberry, developed by Robert Hewitt Wolfe, and produced by Roddenberry's widow, Majel Barrett. It starred Kevin Sorbo as High Guard Captain Dylan Hunt. The series premiered on October 2, 2000, and ended on May 13, 2005. ''Andromeda'' was filmed in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada and produced by Andromeda Productions, Tribune Entertainment, Fireworks Entertainment and MBR Productions. In Canada, the show aired on Global Television Network (Fireworks' parent company) and ran in first-run broadcast syndication in the United States. ''Andromeda'' is one of two television series (alongside '' Earth: Final Conflict'') produced after Roddenberry's death based on concepts he had created as early as the 1960s and 1970s; Roddenberry died in 1991, nine years prior to the series premiere. The name Dylan Hunt had previously been used for the hero of ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Battlefield Earth (film)
''Battlefield Earth'' (also referred to as ''Battlefield Earth: A Saga of the Year 3000'') is a 2000 American science fiction film based on the 1982 novel by Scientology founder L. Ron Hubbard. It was directed by Roger Christian and stars John Travolta, Barry Pepper, and Forest Whitaker. The film follows a rebellion against the alien Psychlos, who have ruled Earth for 1,000 years. Travolta, a Scientologist, began attempting to adapt ''Battlefield Earth'' in the mid-1990s. He was unable to obtain major studio funding because of concerns regarding the script and its connections to Scientology. In 1998, it was picked up by independent production company Franchise Pictures, which specialized in rescuing stars' pet projects. Production began in 1999, largely funded by the German distribution company Intertainment AG. Travolta, as co-producer, also contributed millions of dollars; he envisioned ''Battlefield Earth'' as the first in a two-part adaptation of the book, as it only cover ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Majel Barrett-Roddenberry
Majel Barrett-Roddenberry (; born Majel Leigh Hudec; , '''', December 21, 2008 February 23, 1932 – December 18, 2008) was an American actress and . She was best known for her roles as various characters in the '''' franchise: Nurse (in the [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
