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Series
Publisher
The Great Courses
Pub. Date
[2013]
Language
English
Description
"Life in Our Universe reveals the cutting-edge research leading scientists to believe that life is not exclusively the domain of Earth. Taught by Dr. Laird Close, an award-winning Professor of Astronomy and Astrophysics at The University of Arizona, these 24 mind-expanding lectures offer an unparalleled look at the subject of life and the mysteries that remain. Supported by stunning visuals, this course shares some of the most intriguing discoveries...
Publisher
Universal Pictures Home Entertainment
Pub. Date
[2019]
Language
English
Description
Relive the adventure and magic in one of the most beloved motion pictures of all-time, from Academy Award-winning director Steven Spielberg. Captivating audiences of all ages, this timeless story follows the unforgettable journey of a lost alien and the ten-year-old boy he befriends.
3) Spaceballs
Publisher
MGM Home Entertainment
Pub. Date
[2000]
Language
English
Description
A parody of epic science fiction movies, especially the original "Star wars" trilogy. Two space bums attempt to rescue a space princess from an assortment of space villains.
Publisher
Columbia TriStar Home Entertainment
Language
English
Description
Roy Neary (Richard Dreyfuss) presencia unos objetos voladores en el cielo, cerca de su casa en Indiana. Neary encuentra apoyo en Jillian Guiler (Melinda Dillon) quien también es testigo de esos encuentros nocturnos. Juntos, buscan la respuesta a ese misterio que les ha cambiado la vida. Al mismo tiempo que un grupo de científicos comienza a investigar los hechos.
5) The thing
Publisher
Universal
Pub. Date
1982.
Language
English
Appears on list
Description
Set in the winter of 1982 at a research station in Antarctica, a twelve man research team finds an alien being that has fallen from the sky and has remained buried in the snow for over 100,000 years. Unfrozen and unleashed, the THING creates havoc and terror as it changes forms and becomes one of them.
6) Prospect
Publisher
Gunpowder & Sky
Pub. Date
2019.
Language
English
Description
A teenage girl and her father travel to a remote alien moon; aiming to strike it rich. They've secured a contract to harvest a large deposit of the elusive gems hidden in the depths of the moons toxic forest. But there are others roving the wilderness, and the job quickly devolves into a fight to survive. Forced to contend not only with the forests other ruthless inhabitants; but with her own father's, greed-addled judgment; the girl finds she must...
7) Solaris
Series
Criterion collection volume 164
Publisher
Criterion Collection
Pub. Date
�2002.
Language
Russian
Description
"Ground control has been receiving strange transmissions from the three remaining residents of the Solaris space station. When cosmonaut and psychologist Kris Kelvin is sent to investigate, he experiences the strange phenomena that afflict the Solaris crew, sending him on a voyage into the darkest recesses of his own consciousness. In Solaris, legendary Russian filmmaker Andrei Tarkovsky creates a brilliantly original science fiction epic that challenges...
Publisher
Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment
Pub. Date
[2017]
Language
English
Appears on list
Description
Caesar and his apes are forced into a deadly conflict with an army of humans led by a ruthless Colonel. After the apes suffer unimaginable losses, Caesar wrestles with his darker instincts and begins his own mythic quest to avenge his kind. As the journey finally brings them face to face, Caesar and the Colonel are pitted against each other in an epic battle that will determine the fate of both their species and the future of the planet.
Publisher
Republic Entertainment
Pub. Date
1998.
Language
English
Description
Plant-like extraterrestrials have invaded Santa Mira, a small town in California, replicating the villagers in giant seed "pods" and taking possession of their souls while they sleep. In a terrifying race, for his life, Dr. Miles Bennell escapes to warn the world of the deadly invasion of the pod people.
Publisher
20th Century Studios
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
Description
Set more than a decade after the events of the first film, it begins to tell the story of the Sully family (Jake, Neytiri, and their kids), the trouble that follows them, the lengths they go to keep each other safe, the battles they fight to stay alive, and the tragedies they endure.
11) The blob
Series
Publisher
Criterion Collection
Pub. Date
2000.
Language
English
Description
Residents of a small Pennsylvania town combat a slimy space invader.
Language
English
Description
As Kylo Ren and the sinister First Order rise from the ashes of the Empire, Luke Skywalker is missing when the galaxy needs him most. It's up to Rey, a desert scavenger, and Finn, a defecting stormtrooper, to join forces with Han Solo and Chewbacca in a desperate search for the one hope of restoring peace to the galaxy.
Publisher
Buena Vista Home Entertainment
Pub. Date
[2016]
Language
English
Description
Season two continues the epic tradition of the legendary Star Wars saga with exciting, action-packed episodes. 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...
14) Contact
Publisher
Warner Bros. Entertainment
Pub. Date
[1997]
Language
English
Description
After an astronomer discovers communication emanating from the star Vega, she leads an international team in deciphering it, and travels through space to contact the senders of the message.
Publisher
Buena Vista Home Entertainment
Pub. Date
2015.
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
Buena Vista Home Entertainment
Pub. Date
[2018]
Language
English
Description
Set in time between the events of Episode III (Revenge of the Sith) and Episode IV (A New Hope), this animated series follows a group of ragtag, brave rebels as they watch with horror while the Empire increases its control of the galaxy. The rebels must band together to resist the Empire's vicious plan to hunt down and wipe out the last of the Jedi Knights. Follow the adventures and tribulations of scrappy rebels as they use their wits and ingenuity...
Publisher
Paramount Pictures Corp
Pub. Date
c2009
Language
English
Description
The Federation Starship U.S.S. Enterprise is on routine training maneuvers when it comes up against Khan, a genetically enhanced conqueror of late 20th century Earth who has escaped his prison and has set his sights on capturing Project Genesis and destroying Kirk.
Publisher
Paramount Pictures
Pub. Date
[2013]
Language
English
Description
A massive alien presence of enormous power enters Federation space destroying three powerful Klingon cruisers and neutralizing everything in its path. As it heads towards Earth, Admiral James T. Kirk returns to the helm of an updated U.S.S. Enterprise and sets course to meet the aggressor head-on.
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