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Steven Spielberg's masterpiece about a boy and his special bond with an alien from another planet. This 30th Anniversary Edition includes hours of bonus features, including a new interview with Steven Spielberg, as well as The E.T. Journals, a Blu-ray exclusive.
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English
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A lethal cyborg, the T-1000, has been sent back from 2029 A.D. to present day Los Angeles on a mission to kill the boy destined to lead the freedom fighters of the future. A duplicate of the original terminator cyborg is reprogrammed and sent to save the boy, assisted by the boy's mother, a woman warrior whose warnings of a world headed toward nuclear disaster go unheeded. Two versions of the film are included as well numerous additional materials....
Publisher
Bandai Entertainment
Pub. Date
[1999]
Language
English
Description
"Mankind has moved into space. But now, the space colonies, ruled by an oppressive Earth government, have struck back! Five young pilots in robotic armors called Gundams have begun attacking the Earth. A group of revolutionaries builds five robotic uweapons called Gundams and plans to send them to Earthy to begin their fight for independence." --
5) Blade runner
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Publisher
Warner Home Video
Pub. Date
[1999]
Language
English
Description
Rick Deckard prowls the steel-and-microchip jungle of 21st-century Los Angeles. He's a "blade runner" stalking genetically-made criminal replicants. His assignment: kill them. Their crime: wanting to be human. This new version omits Deckard's voiceover narration, develops in slightly greater detail the romance between Deckard and Rachel, and removes the "uplifting" finale.
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Publisher
Robinson
Pub. Date
2018.
Language
English
Description
"Why do SF movies matter? What do they tell us about the interests of storytellers and the changing tastes of cinema-goers? How have sci-fi movies evolved with filmmaking technology over the past 110 years? The Geek's Guide To SF Cinema provides an entertaining and in-depth history of the science fiction genre's pivotal and most influential movies. From the pioneering films of Georges Méliès to such blockbusters as Avatar and Inception in the 21st...
Publisher
Firefly Books
Pub. Date
2014.
Language
English
Description
This book is the definitive encyclopedia for the science fiction fanatic. From Barbarella to Blade Runner, from Solaris to Star Wars, and from 1984 to 2001, Sci-Fi Chronicles seeks out 200 of the greatest galactic creations. Presented in an arresting blend of incisive text, infographic timelines, and stunning photographs, each chronologically arranged entry features an entertaining overview written by a science fiction expert, plus: The lifespan of...
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Bandai Entertainment
Pub. Date
[1999]
Language
English
Description
"Relena's hopes for world peace seem to be at an end as the Romefeller Foundation launches the final attack against her homeland. To prevent more senseless violence, Relena surrenders to the Romefeller foundation and is given a surprising choice. Meanwhile, a new player enters the stage as a group of rebel colony citizens calling themselves the White Fang begin attacking OZ bases. The Gundam pilots are scattered. Relena is working for the Romefeller...
Publisher
Bandai Entertainment
Pub. Date
[1999]
Language
English
Description
"The Gundam pilots are once again caught in the middle of a battle - this time it's the battle for Space Fortress Barge. And later, they will come face to face with new OZ mobile dolls equipped with a variant on the deadly Zero system. Meanwhile, Treize has been biding his time, gathering his forces, and preparing to make a final assault, And the White Fang, led by Zechs, is prepared to fight against OZ, the Romefeller Foundation, and the Gundam pilots."...
Publisher
Bandai Entertainment
Pub. Date
[1999]
Language
English
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"Relena and Heero have come aboard the Libra in a last-ditch hope to talk some sense into Zechs, but he will not listen. Treize and his forces arrive, and Treize challenges Zechs to a one-on-one duel to decide the fate of the war, but Zechs refuses, having cast aside such notions as "honor" and "chivalry". Now the immense ships Libra and Peacmillion are on a collision course with one another, and the resulting collision could destroy all life on Earth....
12) The Giver
Publisher
Anchor Bay Entertainment
Pub. Date
[2014]
Language
English
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The story centers on Jonas, young man who lives in a supposedly ideal world of conformity and contentment. Yet as he begins to spend time with the elder, who is the sole keeper of all the community's memories, Jonas quickly begins to discover the dark and deadly truths of his community's secret past. At extreme odds, Jonas knows that he must escape their world to protect them all; a challenge that no one has ever succeeded at before.
14) Arrival
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Paramount Pictures
Pub. Date
[2017]
Language
English
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When mysterious spacecraft touch down around the world, a team, including linguist Louise Banks, is brought together to investigate. As mankind teeters on the verge of global war, Banks and the team race against time for answers, and to find them, she will take a chance that could threaten her life, and quite possibly humanity.--
15) X-men
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English
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Because of unique genetic mutations, children with extraordinary and dangerous powers are born into a world filled with prejudice. Under the tutelage of Professior Xavier, these and other outcasts learn to harness their powers for the good of mankind.
17) Must-see sci-fi
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Running Press
Pub. Date
2018.
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English
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"Spanning nine decades and branded by the most trusted authority on film, Turner Classic Movies: Must-See Sci-Fi showcases 50 of the most shocking, weird, wonderful, and mind-bending movies ever made. From A Trip to the Moon (1902) to Arrival (2016), science fiction cinema has produced a body of classics with a broader range of styles, stories, and subject matter than perhaps any other film genre. They are movies that embed themselves in the depths...
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Warner Home Video
Language
English
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John Connor is a 20-something living on the streets as a common laborer. His mother has since died, and their earlier efforts did not stop the creation of SkyNet artificial intelligence network. As he will still become the leader of the human resistance, Connor is once again targeted by a Terminator sent from the future by SkyNet. This new Terminator, T-X, is a female and is more powerful than any of her predecessors. To protect Connor, the human...