In 1996, brash L.A. detective John Spartan and maniac killer Simon Phoenix are both sentenced to decades in a cryogenic prison as punishment for a rescue mission gone wrong. When Phoenix escapes 36 years later to wreak havoc on the future, Spartan is awakened to capture his nemesis the old-fashioned way.
Zane Ziminski is an astrophysicist who receives a message that seems to have extraterrestrial origins. Eerily soon after his discovery, Zane is fired. He then embarks on a search to determine the origins of the transmission that leads him into a Hitchcockian labyrinth of paranoia and intrigue.
The first American space station Skylab is found in pieces scattered in Western Australia. Putting these pieces back together and re-tracing the Skylab program back to its very conception reveals the cornerstone of human space exploration.
Texan Charles Farmer left the Air Force as a young man to save the family ranch when his dad died. Like most American ranchers, he owes his bank. Unlike most, he's an astrophysicist with a rocket in his barn - one he's built and wants to take into space. It's his dream. The FBI puts him under surveillance when he tries to buy rocket fuel, and the FAA stalls him when he files a flight plan – but Charles is undeterred.
In order to protect the reputation of the American space program, a team of NASA administrators turn the first Mars mission into a phony Mars landing. Under threat of harm to their families the astronauts play their part in the deception on a staged set in a deserted military base. But once the real ship returns to Earth and burns up on re-entry, the astronauts become liabilities. Now, with the help of a crusading reporter, they must battle a sinister conspiracy that will stop at nothing to keep the truth hidden.
After a UFO sighting, a mysterious phantom in a bizarre outfit starts attacking people in San Fernando Valley.
Norma and Arthur Lewis, a suburban couple with a young child, receive a simple wooden box as a gift, which bears fatal and irrevocable consequences. A mysterious stranger delivers the message that the box promises to bestow upon its owner $1 million with the press of a button. However pressing this button will simultaneously cause the death of another human being somewhere in the world; someone they don't know. With just 24 hours to have the box in their possession, Norma and Arthur find themselves in the cross-hairs of a startling moral dilemma and must face the true nature of their humanity.
After spending several months in an orbiting lab, three astronauts prepare to return to Earth only to find their de-orbit thrusters won't activate. After initially thinking they might have to abandon them in orbit, NASA decides to launch a daring rescue. Their plans are complicated by a hurricane headed towards the launch site—and a shrinking air supply in the astronauts' capsule.
After a collision with a comet, a nearly 8km wide piece of the asteroid "Orpheus" is heading towards Earth. If it hits, it will cause an incredible catastrophe that will probably extinguish mankind. To stop the meteor, NASA wants to use the illegal nuclear weapon satellite "Hercules," but discovers soon that it doesn't have enough firepower. Their only chance to save the world is to join forces with the USSR, which has also launched such an illegal satellite. But will both governments agree?
When an unknown object from space lands on Earth, Bramble gains new abilities and an extraterrestrial sidekick.
At a remote mountain observatory, a confirmed extraterrestrial signal promises to change human history. Billionaire owner Emmett Shaw races to reveal the discovery to the world, bringing journalists, technicians, and believers to witness the moment. But the U.S. military, led by Colonel Garrett, has detected the same signal—and uncovered its disturbing ability to amplify human psychic powers. When both groups converge on the observatory amid a violent storm, they find it destroyed and its staff missing. Cut off from the outside world, the survivors continue monitoring the transmissions, only to realize the signal feeds humanity’s darkest instincts. As paranoia, desire, and ambition spiral into violence, the group must confront a terrifying truth: unlocking the signal’s power may cost them their humanity—and their lives.
The evil Brand X joins a supermarket that becomes a city after closing time.
Wreck-It Ralph is the 9-foot-tall, 643-pound villain of an arcade video game named Fix-It Felix Jr., in which the game's titular hero fixes buildings that Ralph destroys. Wanting to prove he can be a good guy and not just a villain, Ralph escapes his game and lands in Hero's Duty, a first-person shooter where he helps the game's hero battle against alien invaders. He later enters Sugar Rush, a kart racing game set on tracks made of candies, cookies and other sweets. There, Ralph meets Vanellope von Schweetz who has learned that her game is faced with a dire threat that could affect the entire arcade, and one that Ralph may have inadvertently started.
Enjoy the epic story of NASA space exploration. This comprehensive edition takes you on an adventure showcasing the most thrilling moments in U.S. Space exploration, while also examining the heartbreaking events when tragedy struck. It’s all here…. From the amazing flight of John Glenn in Friendship 7 to The “Eagle has landed” historic mission to the moon, and Skylab and more. A Brilliant combination of adventure, science, history - perfect for the whole family.
A dog that dreams of space travel is pushed to pursue his ambition after leading a mundane life of routine.
Volume 1 of this extraordinary series explores the beginnings of the American space program from the early Mercury flights to the breathtaking Moon landing on July 20, 1969. includes: Freedom 7, The Voyage of Friendship 7, The Four Days of Gemini 4, This is Houston Flight, Gemini VIII, Apollo 11: The Eagle Has Landed
Volume 2 traces the epic Apollo missions that transformed the space program, especially the courageous story of Apollo 13. Plus, it’s détente in space with the docking of Apollo and Soyuz! Includes: Apollo 13:"Houston We've Got a Problem", Apollo 15: In the Mountains of the Moon, Apollo 16: Nothing So Hidden, Apollo 17: On the Shoulders of Giants, The Mission of Apollo-Soyuz
Volume 3 continues the adventure of a lifetime! This very special edition details the remarkable story of Skylab, while exploring the dramatic story of Bold Technological advances. Includes: Skylab: The First 40 Days, Four Rooms: Earth View, Opening New Frontiers, We Deliver, Launch and Retrieval of Satellites
Volume 4 explores in stunning detail the tragic Challenger disaster and its aftermath – while affirming the triumph of the human spirit with a unique perspective on NASA’s 25 year history. Includes: Satellite Repairs, Challenger: Disaster and Investigation, NASA: The 25th Year
Volume 5 is the grand finale of this epic series, featuring fascinating behind-the-scenes stories that you’ll enjoy for many years to come, from space stations to Columbia to Mars – and beyond! Includes: Living in Space: This is the International Space Station, Eyes in the Sky: Spy Satellite, One American Legend: John Glenn Returns to Space, Looking for Creation: This is the Hubble Telescope, Where No Man Has Gone: Mars and Beyond, The Story of Columbia, Epilogue: A Look Into the Future