External Rating79%
201860 minEnded

James Cameron's Story of Science Fiction

Network:AMC

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Aired on May 29, 2018, 3:00 AM

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James Cameron's Story of Science Fiction is a uniquely intimate, insiders' look at the origins of the genre that has become a cornerstone of popular culture. Throughout each episode, Academy(R) Award-winning writer, director and producer James Cameron explores science fiction's roots, futuristic vision and our fascination with its ideas through interviews with A-list storytellers, stars and others whose careers have defined the field, including Steven Spielberg, George Lucas, Ridley Scott, Christopher Nolan, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Will Smith and Sigourney Weaver, among many others. Cameron takes us on a journey of discovery and exploration, helping us understand where science fiction's ideas came from - and where they're taking us.

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Status
Ended
Language
English
Runtime
60 min
Premiered
April 30, 2018
Ended
May 28, 2018
Schedule
Monday at 10:00 PM

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Episodes (1 Season · 6 Episodes)

Alien Life

From its earliest days, science fiction has asked whether or not we're alone in the universe. Steven Spielberg, Ridley Scott, Sigourney Weaver and others ponder the question: What can aliens teach us about ourselves?

Apr 30, 2018

60 min

Outer Space

George Lucas, Zoe Saldana, Jeff Goldblum and others imagine what waits in outer space -- and how will those discoveries change who humans are.

May 7, 2018

60 min

Monsters

Guillermo del Toro, Ridley Scott, Milla Jovovich and others explore what terrifies people about monsters and why they like being scared so much.

May 14, 2018

60 min

Dark Futures

Steven Spielberg, Christopher Nolan, Robert Kirkman and others explore how humans will survive when the world goes to hell.

May 21, 2018

60 min

Intelligent Machines

Technology is at the heart of science fiction. Steven Spielberg, Arnold Schwarzenegger, George Lucas and others attempt to answer the question: Will the smart machines that science fiction predicted save humankind or lead to our demise?

May 28, 2018

60 min

Time Travel

Christopher Nolan, Keanu Reeves, Christopher Lloyd and others look at how time travel can correct history's mistakes while creating new ones.

May 28, 2018

60 min

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