Lord of the Flies is the first-ever television adaptation of William Golding's landmark 1954 novel, written by Jack Thorne and directed by Marc Munden. A co-production that aired first on the BBC before reaching Netflix, it brings fresh scale and psychological depth to a story that has haunted readers for generations.
After a plane crash strands a group of British schoolboys on a remote Pacific island in the early 1950s, the boys attempt to govern themselves. Ralph (Winston Sawyers) tries to hold the group together with the counsel of the clever, bullied Piggy (David McKenna), but the charismatic, power-hungry Jack (Lox Pratt) foments a rebellion that fractures their fragile society into fear, tribalism, and violence. The production cast a large ensemble of young newcomers, many making their professional debuts.
Released in 2026, the four-part series earned wide critical acclaim for its stunning direction and its unflinching portrait of how quickly civilization can unravel. Filmed on Malaysia's Langkawi archipelago, it stands as a definitive screen version of Golding's parable. It is streaming on Netflix.
Legend of the Seeker TV Show is an action adventure with a splash of fantasy. It is about the journey of three unlikely partners that all have one goal. They all are trying to stop the mean wizard Darken Rahl from the evil province of D'Hara before he releases a deadly and awful force. Watch Richard Cypher, a young woodsman that was chosen as "˜the seeker'; Kahlan Amnell, a mystery woman and Zeddicus Zu'l Zorander, a wizard do whatever it takes to stop Darken Rahl in his search for world domination. Watch Legend of the Seeker TV Show to see if he can do it before it's too late, or if Darken Rahl proves to be too powerful.
"Stargate Universe TV show" (aka SGU) premiered on Syfy in September, 2009, part of a larger Stargate franchise, which has a production history at least as complicated as the plots of all the Star Treks combined. The immediate success of "Stargate Universe" provides the living proof that the ComicCon crowd never tires of going boldly where no man has gone before. The situation is more than a little reminiscent of "Battlestar Gallactica," but edgier and richer in good one-liners. This time, a group of intrepid explorers whose own ship has been disabled boards a crewless ship permanently locked on cruise control and set to go to the ends of the universe. Because they have no hope of returning to Earth, the eclectic crew of scientists, soldiers, and civilians must figure out how they will survive by their wits and the ship's tools as they float around the edges of the galaxy. Of course, the struggle for survival brings out the noblest qualities in the heroes, the vilest qualities in the villains, and hundreds of opportunities for uber-cool special effects.
Have you ever wondered how Al Pacino happened to win the life changing role of Michael Corleone in the movie The Godfather? And how his life has evolves since that time? Or maybe your taste runs to William Shatner and his days starring in the iconic television series the world knows as Star Trek. How about Mary Tyler Moore and her life with the Dick Van Dyke show and her lifetime struggle with diabetes? All of these and hundreds of other true life stories can be found on Biography. Stories about our favorite movie actors or heroes in life make for interesting programming with a documentary style approach. The Biography Channel is part of the A&E (Arts & Entertainment) family of channels that are high quality, engaging, informative, educational, and just plain entertaining viewing. Whether your taste in celebrities runs to Tina Turner, Jamie Foxx, Eric Clapton, Ed Asner, or even presidential biographies you will find yourself informed and entertained by the detailed biographical programming found in these often fascinating insider stories.
Not exactly on the cutting edge of "reality" programming, "If I Can Dream" nevertheless pushes the technological envelope as it works to make the real-life dramas imitate life as accurately as possible. The show still has potential to become "The Jersey Shore" with class and brains. In March, 2010, "If I Can Dream" debuted, showing specially chosen contestants pursuing their artistic, musical, dramatic, athletic, and creative gifts dreams, pushing themselves to break into the big time in their fields. In order to gain admission to the show's Hollywood, California home, contestants had to satisfy producers they really had legitimate shots at making their dreams come true. MySpace, PepsiCo, and Ford invested heavily in the project, gambling that it would revolutionize broadcasting by making optimum use of internet technology. At first, weekly episodes of "If I Can Dream" aired exclusively on Hulu. According to its website, "The "˜If I Can Dream' House is wired with 56 AXIS Q1755 H.264 cameras delivering content across 3 CDNs. Video feeds are available at both 500 Kbps and 1 Mbps. As designed, "˜If I Can Dream' will be the largest persistent live "˜event' produced by a media company."
The cornerstone of a Stargate franchise that commands the allegiance of millions of worldwide fans, "Stargate SG1" TV show ran for ten full seasons"”one of the longest-running science fiction programs in television history. The producers and writers took their concept from the 1994 tech-fantasy movie "Stargate," but the series rapidly took-on life and momentum of its own. Under the command of Colonel Jack O'Neill the "Stargate SG1" team explores the ragged edges of the universe, searching for tools, tactics, and technology to save Earth from imminent destruction. General Hammond watches from Washington, and only the President and the Joint Chiefs know of the secret mission"”no WikiLeaks. Most critics and loyal viewers agree "Stargate SG1" ranks at or near the top of the list for best science fiction series ever made. Brisk sales of the DVD boxed-set confirm their view; and, in 2010, "Stargate SG1" series returned to television, playing from the start on the SyFy channel.
The premise of this program was to have a panel of guest "experts" help couples with marriage difficulties settle their disagreements without resorting to such disastrous results as a divorce. Often shown in a comedic light, these couples generally argue over issues they take very seriously but the audience may find them laughable. A celebrity panel views a video put together showing what the couple disagree on and decide who should "win" the battle. Additionally there will be a celebrity fact checker who provides solutions through expert consultation which may even include search engine results. The real life couples, which are chosen by producer Jerry Seinfeld, must agree to abide by the panel's decision. The program is not designed to be a sit-com but it does have many humorous moments as a result of the silliness of some couples disagreements. At the end of the show couples usually win a cruise which makes it all worth while. Last heard the show was renewed for a second season even though critics hated it. Let's vote them out and let the guest "experts" decide.
The Universe TV show is an American documentary television series. The Universe TV show features computer-generated graphics of astronomical objects in the universe and interviews with experts who study in the fields of cosmology, astronomy, and astrophysics. From our humble planet to the most awesome celestial bodies, immerse yourself in this spectacular exploration of our universe.
Paranormal State TV show is an American documental drama paranormal reality television series that premiered on the A&E Network. on December 10, 2007. Paranormal State TV show follows and stars the Pennsylvania State University Paranormal Research Society, a student-led college club. The show features the students' investigations of alleged paranormal phenomena at reportedly haunted locations. Delve deep into the strange and the mysterious with Paranormal Research Society founder Ryan Buell and his team of investigators as they attempt to unravel inexplicable paranormal phenomena including sixth-sense experiences, ghost sightings, demonic disturbances, and brushes with the darkest areas of the unknown.
A show exploring the geological history of the planet we call Earth is fascinating programming and may be somewhat speculative because we were not there when it all began. But modern technology has enabled scientists to determine much of how our great blue planet evolved and how we can help preserve our quality of life on it. Those who presume we can actually cause serious harm to this intrepid rock we live on simply don't understand its origin and may benefit from watching this made for television series. Each episode covers a vastly different array of processes and geologic features of Earth such as study of the San Andreas Fault in California, the Krakatoa volcano in Indonesia, or the suggestion of a true Loch Ness Monster in Scotland. Our planet is so diverse and utterly fascinating in description that a TV show based on its history should be on everyone's list of top rated programs. Some four billion years ago this planet was just a molten rock that cooled, turned into rock, and eventually produced water and life forms, and eventually man kind.
Adapted from German sensation "File Number XY" and British hit "Crimewatch," "America's Most Wanted" TV series premiered on Fox on February 7, 1988, and it went on to become the longest-running primetime program in Fox Network history. One of television's first reality-styled programs, and arguably still one of its most compelling, "America's Most Wanted" TV show sustained Fox Network's growth in the early days, and it rewrote the business model for primetime programming, costing approximately half the price of a standard primetime drama. Just four days after the first broadcast of "America's Most Wanted," law enforcement officials captured escaped murderer David James Roberts, one of the FBI's "Most Wanted." Police and the FBI credited the show with Roberts's apprehension, giving its popularity a major bounce. "AMW" and its host, John Walsh whose young son was murdered, also contributed substantially to making the tragedy of missing and exploited children an American cause célèbre. In 2010, "AMW" passed two major milestones: It aired its 1000th episode, and its website announced capture of the 1000th criminal profiled on the broadcast.