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War of the Worlds: Goliath (2012)
, 1h22Genres Science fiction, Action, Adventure, Animation
Themes Space adventure films, Mars in film, Films based on science fiction novels, Films set in the future, Films about extraterrestrial life, Steampunk films, Alternate history films, Space opera, Films about extraterrestrial life, Alien invasions in films, Disaster films
Actors Peter Wingfield, Adrian Paul, Beau Billingslea, Elizabeth Gracen, Jim Byrnes, Mark Sheppard
The film is set in an alternate-reality Earth. In 1899, The Martians launched an unprovoked attack on the major nations of the world. In Leeds, England, a younger Eric Wells watches in horror as a Martian Tripod lays waste to his city and then kills his father and mother. But before it can kill him, the Martian Tripod suddenly keels forward and crashes into the ground. Over 140 million people were killed by the Martians, and many of the great cities of the world were destroyed until the Martians were killed off by Earth's bacteria, against which the Martians had no defence.
Apollo 18 (2011)
, 1h26Directed by Gonzalo López-Gallego
Origin USA
Genres Science fiction, Thriller, Horror
Themes Space adventure films, La fin du monde, Films about the Apollo program, Sur la Lune, Films about extraterrestrial life, Political films, Alternate history films, Space opera, Sur la Lune, Films about extraterrestrial life, Disaster films
Actors Warren Christie, Lloyd Owen, Ryan Robbins, Sylvain Hétu, Andrew Airlie, Michael Kopsa
In December 1974, the crew of the cancelled Apollo 18 mission is informed that it will now proceed as a top secret Department of Defense (DoD) mission disguised as a satellite launch. Commander Nathan Walker, Lieutenant Colonel John Grey, and Captain Ben Anderson are launched toward the Moon to place detectors to alert the United States of any impending ICBM attacks from the USSR.
Love (2011)
, 1h24Directed by William Eubank
Origin USA
Genres Drama, Science fiction, Adventure
Themes Space adventure films, Post-apocalyptic films, Films about religion, Dans l'espace, Films set in the future, Political films, Dystopian films, Space opera, Disaster films
Actors Gunner Wright, Ambyr Childers, Olga Fonda
During an 1864 battle of the American Civil War, a lone Union soldier, Captain Lee Briggs (Bradley Horne), is dispatched on a mission to investigate a mysterious object reported to Union forces. He leaves to venture on the mission.
Cowboys & Aliens (2011)
, 1h58Directed by Jon Favreau
Origin USA
Genres Science fiction, Thriller, Action, Western
Themes Space adventure films, Dans l'espace, Films set in the future, Films about extraterrestrial life, Space opera, Films about extraterrestrial life, Alien invasions in films, Disaster films
Actors Daniel Craig, Harrison Ford, Olivia Wilde, Abigail Spencer, Sam Rockwell, Clancy Brown
In 1873, New Mexico Territory, an unnamed loner (Daniel Craig) wakes up in the desert being injured with no memory and with a strange metal object on his wrist. After killing three drifters who think he might be worth bounty money, he takes their clothes, weapons and a horse. He wanders into the small town of Absolution where the local preacher Meacham (Clancy Brown) treats his wound. After the stranger subdues Percy Dolarhyde (Paul Dano), a volatile drunk who has been terrorizing the town, Sheriff Taggart (Keith Carradine) recognizes the stranger as Jake Lonergan, a wanted outlaw, and attempts to arrest him. Jake beats up the posse sent to take him in and nearly escapes, but a mysterious woman named Ella Swenson (Olivia Wilde) knocks him out. Taggart prepares to transport both Jake and Percy to Santa Fe for trial.
Mars Needs Moms (2011)
, 1h28Directed by Simon Wells
Origin USA
Genres Science fiction, Comedy, Adventure, Animation
Themes Space adventure films, Mars in film, Comedy science fiction films, Films set in the future, Films about extraterrestrial life, Martiens, Space opera, Children's films, Films about extraterrestrial life, Alien invasions in films, Disaster films
Actors Seth Green, Dan Fogler, Elisabeth Harnois, Breckin Meyer, Mindy Sterling, Tom Everett Scott
Nine-year-old Milo (Seth Green, voice-over by Seth Dusky) is just beginning summer vacation, and his father (Tom Everett Scott) is leaving for a business trip. While Milo is wanting his summer to be a fun one, his mother (Joan Cusack) assigns him chores and tasks like taking out the trash. At dinnertime, Milo is given broccoli. His mother has a "no broccoli, no TV" rule which Milo cleverly evades. When Milo feeds his broccoli to his cat, his mom grounds him and sends him to bed early. After a heated argument with his mother, Milo wishes that he never had a mom. Later that night, his wish comes true when his mother is abducted by Martians who plan to steal her "momness" to rear their own young.
Dead Space: Aftermath (2011)
, 1h30Directed by Mike Disa
Origin USA
Genres Science fiction, Action, Adventure, Horror, Animation
Themes Space adventure films, Medical-themed films, Films set in the future, Zombie films, Films about viral outbreaks, Space opera, Films based on video games, Disaster films
Actors Christopher Judge, Peter Woodward, Ricardo Antonio Chavira, Kari Wahlgren, Gwendoline Yeo, Graham McTavish
When contact with the USG Ishimura and the Aegis VII colony is lost, the Concordance Extraction Corporation sends the ship USG O'Bannon to investigate. But the corporation loses contact with the O'Bannon as well.
Trek Nation (2011)
, 1h28Origin USA
Genres Documentary
Themes Space adventure films, Films about television, Dans l'espace, Space opera
Actors Rod Roddenberry, Gene Roddenberry, Majel Barrett, Ronald D. Moore
Ce documentaire analyse l'impact qu'a pu avoir Star Trek et son créateur, Gene Roddenberry. À travers le regard de Rod Roddenberry , le fils de Gene, ce documentaire donne la parole à des acteurs et techniciens qui ont travaillé sur l'un ou l'une des séries ou films de l'univers Star Trek, à des fans, célèbres ou non…
Trigun: Badlands Rumble (2011)
, 1h30Genres Science fiction, Comedy, Action, Adventure, Animation, Western
Themes Space opera
Actors Onosaka Masaya, Johnny Yong Bosch, Satsuki Yukino, Shō Hayami, Hiromi Tsuru, Luci Christian
The exposition shows a bank robbery orchestrated by the titanic, towering thief known as Gasback. As a thief, he only pulls off the most difficult heists that offer the biggest rewards. Gasback's trio of henchmen, however, are tired from the increasing danger and expense of each successive job and decide to seize the winnings from his latest heist at Macca City, kill Gasback and retire to a life of luxury. When Cain, the leader of the trio goes to fire the killing shot, his gun is mysteriously knocked out of his hand...
The Captains (2011)
, 1h53Directed by William Shatner
Origin Canada
Genres Science fiction, Documentary
Themes Films about films, Films about television, Documentary films about business, Documentary films about the film industry, Documentaire sur une personnalité, Documentary films about films, Space opera
Actors Patrick Stewart, William Shatner, Avery Brooks, Kate Mulgrew, Scott Bakula, Chris Pine
The film consists of a series of interviews conducted by William Shatner, who portrayed Captain James T. Kirk in the original Star Trek with the various other actors who have portrayed Star Trek Captains: Sir Patrick Stewart, Avery Brooks, Kate Mulgrew, Scott Bakula and Chris Pine. The Captains delves into each actor's life and career leading up to their film or television performances. The film devotes attention to Shatner's own acting roots, tracking his journey from his beginnings at the Stratford Shakespeare Festival and CBC Radio and CBC Television, to headlining Broadway shows, and eventually getting his break in Hollywood at the helm of Gene Roddenberry's Star Trek series.
Red Faction: Origins (2011)
, 1h30Directed by Michael Nankin
Origin USA
Genres Science fiction
Themes Space adventure films, Mars in film, Films set in the future, Space opera, Films based on video games
Actors Robert Patrick, Tamzin Merchant, Brian J. Smith, Danielle Nicolet, Kate Vernon, Devon Graye
The film begins 25 years after the revolution. Alec (Robert Patrick) has become a sullen, retiring man burdened over losing his wife and daughter, while Jake is now a lieutenant in the Colonists. Jake is informed that the remains of the EDF Dreadnought Hydra—destroyed in orbit by Alec at the end of the revolution—is falling to Mars and must be searched for valuable technology. When searching the Hydra, with the help of Tess, an Earth technology expert, he discovers a group of Marauders dressed similar to the ones he remembers kidnapping Lyra, carrying away a device from the ship. Jake attacks one to discover it is a soldier who he believes to be Lyra.
Despicable Me (2010)
, 1h35Directed by Chris Renaud, Pierre Coffin
Origin USA
Genres Science fiction, Comedy, Action, Crime, Animation, Comic science fiction
Themes Films about children, Space adventure films, Sur la Lune, Comedy science fiction films, Space opera, Sur la Lune
Actors Steve Carell, Jason Segel, Miranda Cosgrove, Russell Brand, Gad Elmaleh, Kristen Wiig
Gru, a supervillain, has his pride injured when an unknown supervillain steals the Great Pyramid of Giza, an action that is described by his colleague Dr. Nefario as "making all other villains look lame." Gru decides to do better, with the assistance of Dr. Nefario, by shrinking and stealing the Moon, an idea based on his childhood dream of being an astronaut, which was always disparaged by his mother Marlena. The plan is expensive and Gru seeks a loan from the Bank of Evil, where the president Mr. Perkins is impressed by the plan, but will only provide the money if Gru can obtain the necessary shrink ray first.
Space Battleship Yamato (2010)
, 2h11Directed by Takashi Yamazaki
Origin Japon
Genres Drama, Science fiction, Action, Adventure
Themes Space adventure films, Post-apocalyptic films, Films about religion, Dans l'espace, Films set in the future, Political films, Dystopian films, Space opera, Films about extraterrestrial life, Disaster films
Actors Takuya Kimura, Meisa Kuroki, Naoto Ogata, Toshirō Yanagiba, Tsutomu Yamazaki, Teruyuki Kagawa
In 2199, after five years of attacks by an alien race known as Gamilas, the Earth Defense Force launches a counter-offensive near Mars. The fleet's weapons are no match for the Gamilas, who easily wipe out much of the force. During the battle, EDF captain Mamoru Kodai volunteers to use his damaged ship, the destroyer Yukikaze, as a shield to cover Captain Jyuzo Okita's ship, allowing his escape. Mamoru's ship is destroyed.
Halo Legends (2010)
, 2hDirected by Mamoru Oshii, Shinji Aramaki, Kōichi Mashimo, Koji Sawai, Daisuke Nishio
Genres Science fiction, Action, Adventure, Animation
Themes Films about computing, Jeu, Films set in the future, Space opera, Films based on video games
Actors Andy McAvin, Akio Ōtsuka, Atsuko Tanaka, Tomokazu Seki, Keiji Fujiwara, Mamiko Noto
7 histoires sur les origines mystérieuses du Master Chief, les capacités de combat avancées des Spartans et la rivalité intense entre les Spartans et les Troupes Choc Aéroportées Orbitales (TCAO).
Meteor Storm (2010)
, 1h30Directed by Tibor Takács
Origin USA
Genres Science fiction, Thriller, Action, Adventure
Themes Space adventure films, La fin du monde, Films about religion, Films set in the future, Political films, Dystopian films, Impact events in fiction, Space opera, Disaster films, American disaster films
Actors Michael Trucco, Kari Matchett, Brett Dier, Lara Gilchrist, Eric Johnson, Kevin McNulty
San Francisco becomes a target for waves of destructive meteors after a rogue comet swings past the earth. For astro-physicist, Dr. Michelle Young (Kari Matchett), what was meant to be a once in a lifetime celestial event, turns into a nightmare as thousands of meteors transit through the atmosphere, destroying San Francisco.
, 1h10Directed by Martyn Pick
Origin United-kingdom
Genres Science fiction, Animation
Themes Space adventure films, Films set in the future, Dystopian films, Space opera
Actors Terence Stamp, Sean Pertwee, John Hurt, Donald Sumpter, Steven Waddington, Johnny Harris
The film opens with a group of Space Marines of the Imperial Fists Chapter under attack from an unknown enemy. A Space Marine by the name of Nidon is told to protect "the Codex" and races to obey his orders, just before a fireball engulfs them all. Elsewhere, aboard a Space Marine Strike Cruiser, Brother Proteus and Captain Severus of the Ultramarines Chapter spar in a training duel. Proteus manages to disarm Severus, however, he quickly escapes Proteus's grasp and in turn defeats him, proclaiming that a Space Marine never yields. The members of Ultima Squad are then shown a sacred weapon in their ship's reclusium, a Relic Thunder Hammer. The Captain and his right-hand man, Apothecary Pythol lead the initiates in a swearing-in ceremony on the Hammer. With the ceremony finished, Ultima Squad prepare themselves for their first mission—a sortie to the planet of Mithron.