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Dr. Horrible's Sing-Along Blog (2008)
Plot Summary:
Dr. Horrible, an aspiring supervillain with his own video blog, is attempting to join the prestigious Evil League of Evil (led by the legendary "thoroughbred of sin", Bad Horse), but his plans are usually foiled by the egotistical superhero Captain Hammer. Dr. Horrible's life is thrown for a loop when he falls in love with Penny, a beautiful and optimistic advocate for the homeless he meets at the laundromat
Duration: 42 min
IMDB Rating: 8.4/10
IMDB Votes: 44000
Genere: Short, Comedy, Musical, Sci-Fi
Country: USA
Plot tags: mad scientist, unrequited love, villain, unfulfilled love, imaginary, life philosophy, music, creativity, plot twist, love triangle, rivalry, danger, superhero, super villain, superpower, twists and turns, secrets, inventor, bad guy, astronomy, mad doctor, bad guy wins, comic book, accidental death, homeless shelter
The Spectacular Spider-Man (2008)
Plot Summary:
The Spectacular Spider-Man is an American animated television series based on the superhero character published by Marvel Comics and developed for television by Greg Weisman and Victor Cook. In terms of tone and style, the series is based primarily on the original stories by Stan Lee and Steve Ditko, with a similar balance of action, drama, and comedy as well as a high school setting. However, it also tends to utilize material from all eras of the comic's run and other sources such as the film series and the Ultimate Spider-Man comics. The Spectacular Spider-Man premiered on March 8, 2008 during the Kids' WB programming block of The CW, and received critical acclaim. The series aired its second season on Marvel's sister network, Disney XD in the United States and ended its run on November 18, 2009, also receiving positive critical attention. Although a third season was planned, the series was cancelled before production could begin
Duration: 23 min
IMDB Rating: 8.4/10
IMDB Votes: 19000
Genere: Animation, Action, Adventure, Comedy, Family, Sci-Fi
Country: USA
Plot tags: superhero, high school, teenage superhero, double life, save the world, teenage life, fighting crime, good versus evil, secret identity, heroic mission, escapades, time travel, youth, memory loss, undercover, master criminal, best friend, high school life, rivalry, danger, imaginary, experiment gone awry, unfulfilled love, social relations, disorder
Fringe (2008)
Plot Summary:
FBI Special Agent Olivia Dunham, brilliant but formerly institutionalized scientist Walter Bishop and his scheming, reluctant son Peter uncover a deadly mystery involving a series of unbelievable events and realize they may be a part of a larger, more disturbing pattern that blurs the line between science fiction and technology
Duration: 46 min
IMDB Rating: 8.4/10
IMDB Votes: 254000
Genere: Drama, Mystery, Sci-Fi, Thriller
Country: USA, Canada
Plot tags: supernatural, investigation, mad scientist, time travel, parallel universe, fbi, alternate dimension, experiment, top secret, alternate reality, paranormal activity, danger, research, peril, scientist, government facility, alternate universe, creature, killings, mission, disappearance, coworker, mysterious place, laboratory, father son relationship
Star Wars: The Clone Wars (2008)
Plot Summary:
The Saga continues with the Emmy-winning "Star Wars: Clone Wars." This animated micro-series, directed by Genndy Tartakovsky, captures George Lucas' vision in a dynamic animated style that is a visual delight for all ages. "Star Wars: Clone Wars" Volume 1 reveals the epic adventures that bridge the story arc between "Star Wars: Episode II: Attack of the Clones" and "Star Wars: Episode III: Revenge of the Sith." Follow the valiant Jedi Knights and the Brave soldiers of the Republic's clone army as they battle against the droid forces of the Separatists, led by the evil Sith Lord, Count Dooku. Witness the battles that made galactic heroes out of Anakin Skywalker and Obi-Wan Kenobi, and along the way get a first look at the new menace from Episode III, General Grevious. This is a must-have for any "Star Wars" collection
Duration: 23 min
IMDB Rating: 8.4/10
IMDB Votes: 116000
Genere: Animation, Action, Adventure, Drama, Fantasy, Sci-Fi
Country: USA
Plot tags: star wars, space wars, intergalactic, space opera, villain, rivalry, heroes, fight for supremacy, emperor, ruler, apprentice, escapades, space station, evil empire, good versus evil, sword fight, galaxy, jedi, combat, battles, army, star trek, fight, supernatural power, evil alien
Ashes to Ashes (2008)
Plot Summary:
Crime drama series featuring Life On Mars' DCI Gene Hunt. After being shot in 2008, DI Alex Drake lands in 1981, where she finds herself in familiar company
Duration: 60 min
IMDB Rating: 8.1/10
IMDB Votes: 11000
Genere: Crime, Drama, Fantasy, Mystery, Sci-Fi, Thriller
Country: UK
Plot tags: time travel, police, police detective, reluctant partners, female detective, fighting crime, uncover truth, power relations, female protagonist, confined, tough law enforcer, coma, boss, existence paradox, investigation, paradox, female investigator, policewoman, hallucination, police station, sexism, partner, culture clash, fish out of water, mars
Wolverine and the X-Men (2008)
Plot Summary:
Wolverine and the X-Men was an American cartoon series by Marvel Animation. It is the fourth animated adaptation of the X-Men characters, the other three being Pryde of the X-Men, X-Men: The Animated Series, and X-Men: Evolution
Duration: 23 min
IMDB Rating: 8.0/10
IMDB Votes: 12000
Genere: Animation, Action, Adventure, Drama, Family, Sci-Fi
Country: USA
Plot tags: mutant, superhero, supernatural, superhero team, supernatural power, save the world, heroic mission, rivalry, danger, genetically altered, super villain, mysterious past, superpower, heroes, imaginary, villain, multiverse, supernatural ability, comic book, school, x men, escapades, mentor, enemy, senator
Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles (2008)
Plot Summary:
The series picks up four years after the events of Terminator 2: Judgment Day with John and Sarah Connor trying to stay under-the-radar from the government, as they plot to destroy the computer network, Skynet, in hopes of preventing Armageddon
Duration: 60 min
IMDB Rating: 7.6/10
IMDB Votes: 62000
Genere: Action, Drama, Fantasy, Sci-Fi, Thriller
Country: USA
Plot tags: cyborgs, terminator, time travel, female killer, sent to the past, androids and robots, killer robot, female robot, female warrior, kickass women, dystopian future, changing the past or future, nuclear holocaust, escapades, robot vs. robot, post apocalypse, shooting, evil robot, cyberpunk, heroes, destiny, heroine, peril, characters in danger, gain trust
Dead Set (2008)
Plot Summary:
During a fictional series of Big Brother, a zombie outbreak occurs, but the house-mates are unaware of the impending doom outside of the Big Brother House
Duration: 141 min
IMDB Rating: 7.6/10
IMDB Votes: 21000
Genere: Comedy, Drama, Horror, Sci-Fi, Thriller
Country: UK
Plot tags: zombie, zombie apocalypse, group of strangers, gory, supernatural, cannibalism, survival, death, dark humor, apocalypse, danger, confined, society, human nature, brutality, adaptation, post apocalypse, infected, chaos, satire, epidemic, fear, virus, violent, social commentary
The Penguins of Madagascar (2008)
Plot Summary:
The Penguins of Madagascar is an American CGI animated television series airing on Nickelodeon. It stars nine characters from the DreamWorks Animation animated film Madagascar: The penguins Skipper, Kowalski, Private, and Rico; the lemurs King Julien, Maurice, and Mort; and Mason and Phil the chimpanzees. Characters new to the series include Marlene the otter and a zookeeper named Alice. It is the first Nicktoon produced with DreamWorks Animation. A pilot episode, "Gone in a Flash", aired as part of "Superstuffed Nicktoons Weekend" on November 29, 2008, and The Penguins of Madagascar became a regular series on March 28, 2009. The series premiere drew 6.1 million viewers, setting a new record as the most-watched premiere. Although the series occasionally alludes to the rest of the franchise, The Penguins of Madagascar does not take place at a precise time within it. McGrath, who is also the co-creator of the film characters, has said that the series takes place "not specifically before or after the movie, I just wanted them all back at the zoo. I think of it as taking place in a parallel universe."
Duration: 11 min
IMDB Rating: 7.5/10
IMDB Votes: 21000
Genere: Animation, Short, Action, Adventure, Comedy, Family, Sci-Fi
Country: USA
Plot tags: animal life, buddies, friendship, bird, friends, escapades, danger, nothing goes right, disorder, plan gone awry, anthropomorphism, uptight character, penguins, teenager, monkey, inventor, talking animal, silly humor, lemur, leader, zoo, anthropomorphic animal, king, farce, fast talker
Life on Mars (2008)
Plot Summary:
Life on Mars is a science fiction crime drama television series which originally aired on ABC from October 9, 2008 to April 1, 2009. It is an adaptation of the BAFTA-winning original UK series of the same name produced by the BBC. The series was co-produced by Kudos Film & Television, 20th Century Fox Television and ABC Studios. The series tells the story of New York City police detective Sam Tyler, who, after being struck by a car in 2008, regains consciousness in 1973. Fringing between multiple genres, including thriller, science fiction and police procedural, the series remained ambiguous regarding its central plot, with the character himself unsure about his situation. The series also starred Harvey Keitel, Jonathan Murphy, Michael Imperioli, and Gretchen Mol. Life on Mars garnered critical praise for its premise, acting, and depiction of the 1970s but suffered from a declining viewership after its premiere and a two-month hiatus. ABC announced on March 2, 2009 that it would not be ordering a second season. A DVD set of the complete series was released on September 29, 2009
Duration: 60 min
IMDB Rating: 7.5/10
IMDB Votes: 11000
Genere: Crime, Drama, Mystery, Sci-Fi
Country: USA
Plot tags: police detective, police investigation, police, law enforcement, fighting crime, disorder, fish out of water, uncover truth, power relations, time travel, danger, police station, partner, police brutality, investigation, cop, whodunit, time loop, criminal, crime investigation, existence paradox, stephen king, magic, paradox, woman with a gun
Ben 10: Alien Force (2008)
Plot Summary:
Five years later, 15-year-old Ben Tennyson chooses to once again put on the OMNITRIX and discovers that it has reconfigured his DNA and can now transform him into 10 brand new aliens. Joined by his super-powered cousin Gwen Tennyson and his equally powerful former enemy Kevin Levin, Ben is on a mission to find his missing Grandpa Max. In order to save his Grandpa, Ben must defeat the evil DNALIENS, a powerful alien race intent on destroying the galaxy, starting with planet Earth
Duration: 22 min
IMDB Rating: 7.4/10
IMDB Votes: 13000
Genere: Animation, Action, Adventure, Family, Sci-Fi
Country: USA
Plot tags: superhero, transformation, heroes, ben 10, save the world, imaginary, good versus evil, teenage life, danger, threat, superhuman powers, young heroes, heroic mission, teenager, alien creature, supernatural ability, evil alien, human versus alien, alien contact, extraterrestrial, supernatural power, alien encounter, showdown, robin hood, high school
Lost in Austen (2008)
Plot Summary:
Amanda, an ardent Jane Austen fan, lives in present day London with her boyfriend Michael, until she finds she's swapped places with Austen's fictional creation Elizabeth Bennett
Duration: 180 min
IMDB Rating: 7.4/10
IMDB Votes: 11000
Genere: Drama, Fantasy, Romance, Sci-Fi
Country: UK
Plot tags: time travel, prejudice, eligible bachelor, romanticism, fall in love, parallel world, twists and turns, family relations, imaginary, parents and children, initially antagonists, verbal byplay, traditional versus modern, aristocracy, love, passion, parallel universe, countryside, marriage, british, women, past, in love, makeover, abbey
Batman: The Brave and the Bold (2008)
Plot Summary:
Batman: The Brave and the Bold is an American animated television series based in part on the DC Comics series The Brave and the Bold which features two or more super heroes coming together to solve a crime or foil a super villain. As the title suggests, the cartoon focuses on Batman's regular "team-ups" with various heroes similar to the most well-known version of the original comic book series. The series premiered on November 14, 2008 on Cartoon Network in the United States, and ended on November 18, 2011
Duration: 30 min
IMDB Rating: 7.3/10
IMDB Votes: 10000
Genere: Animation, Action, Adventure, Crime, Family, Fantasy, Sci-Fi
Country: USA
Plot tags: superhero, batman, good versus evil, danger, fighting crime, escapades, super weapon, master villain, righting the wronged, heroes, supernatural power, time travel, superman, army, villain, woman with a gun, gadget, storm, rivalry, urban, imaginary, vampire, pirate, ghost, time
Sanctuary (2008)
Plot Summary:
The adventures of the beautiful, enigmatic and always surprising Dr. Helen Magnus, a brilliant scientist who holds the secrets of a clandestine population called Abnormals - a group of strange and sometimes terrifying beings that hide among humans. Magnus seeks to protect this threatened phenomena as well as unlock the mysteries behind their existence
Duration: 44 min
IMDB Rating: 7.3/10
IMDB Votes: 22000
Genere: Action, Drama, Fantasy, Mystery, Sci-Fi
Country: Canada
Plot tags: supernatural, secret organization, werewolf, vampire, experiment, female scientist, research, scientist, team, monster, mutant, transformation, fate of humanity, teleportation, doctor, characters in danger, magic, laboratory, imaginary, investigation, rescue, psychiatrist, jack the ripper, psychic, porn
The Andromeda Strain (2008)
Plot Summary:
A U.S. satellite crash-lands near a small town in Utah, unleashing a deadly plague that kills virtually everyone except two survivors, who may provide clues to immunizing the population. As the military attempts to quarantine the area, a team of highly specialized scientists is assembled to find a cure and stop the spread of the alien pathogen, code-named Andromeda
Duration: 174 min
IMDB Rating: 6.1/10
IMDB Votes: 15000
Genere: Drama, Mystery, Sci-Fi, Thriller
Country: USA
Plot tags: virus, laboratory, catastrophe, pandemic, disease, plague, bacteria, biohazard, infection, time travel, danger, cure, deadly virus, disaster, survival, epidemic, evil alien, apocalypse, distopia, happy ending, adaptation, military, post apocalypse, satellite, dystopia