Category: Sci Fi Bytes
Grimms’ Fairy Tales Were Originally Considered Unsuitable for Children
The fairy tale collections of the Brothers Grimm, which included such timeless stories as Rapunzel, Hansel and…
There Were Lyrics to the Star Trek Theme Song?
The theme to the original Star Trek series has become iconic over the past half-century with its…
The Beatles Wanted to do a Lord of the Rings Movie
Peter Jackson’s film adaptation of J.R.R. Tolkien’s The Lord of the Rings trilogy has become a classic…
CBS Could Have Had Its Own Marvel Universe on TV in the 70s
The Marvel Universe has become one of the largest film franchises in cinema history with currently over…
No Sequel for You, Flash Gordon!
1980’s Flash Gordon is considered a camp classic sci fi movie and is well-remembered by those who…
The Twilight Zone Almost Never Happened
You’re traveling through another dimension, a dimension not only of sight and sound but of mind. And…
The First Adaptation of Mary Shelly’s Frankenstein to Film Was Courtesy of Thomas Edison
Mary Shelly’s Frankenstein has a long history of adaptations and appearances in movies and on television, with…
Why Was There Never a Sequel to the Blockbuster Film E.T.: The Extra-Terrestrial?
Steven Spielberg’s E.T.: The Extra-Terrestrial is one of the most beloved and highest-grossing films of all time…
What About That Low-Budget Plan B Sequel in Case Star Wars Was Not a Hit?
Star Wars hit the Box Office in May of 1977 and turned into a mega-hit that helped…