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Teleportation In Fiction
Teleportation is the theoretical transfer of matter or energy from one point to another without traversing the physical space between them. It is a common subject in science fiction and fantasy literature, film, video games, and television. In some situations, teleporting is presented as time traveling across space. The use of matter transmitters in science fiction originated at least as early as the 19th century. An early example of scientific teleportation (as opposed to magical or spiritual teleportation) is found in the 1897 novel ''To Venus in Five Seconds'' by Fred T. Jane. Jane's protagonist is transported from a strange-machinery-containing gazebo on Earth to planet Venus. A common fictional device for teleportation is a Wormholes in fiction, "wormhole". In video games, the instant teleportation of a player character may be referred to as a warp (video games), warp. List of fiction containing teleportation Multiple media types * Nearly every entry in the ''Star Tre ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Transporter Room
A transporter is a fictional teleportation machine used in the ''Star Trek'' universe. Transporters allow for teleportation by converting a person or object into an energy pattern (a process called "dematerialization"), then sending ("beaming") it to a target location or else returning it to the transporter, where it is reconverted into matter ("rematerialization"). The command often used to request activation of the transporter is "Energize." Introduced in '' Star Trek: The Original Series'' in 1966, the transporter had predecessors in teleportation devices in other science fiction stories, such as the 1939 serial ''Buck Rogers''. The name and similar concepts have made their way to later science fiction scenarios, in literature (such as the ''Thousand Cultures'' series), games ('' SimEarth''), etc. The transporter was originally conceived as a device to convey characters from a starship to the surface of a planet without the need for expensive and time-consuming special eff ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Alfred Bester
Alfred Bester (December 18, 1913 – September 30, 1987) was an American science fiction author, TV and radio screenwriter, magazine Editing, editor and scriptwriter for comics. He is best remembered for his science fiction, including ''The Demolished Man'', winner of the inaugural Hugo Award in 1953. Science fiction author Harry Harrison (writer), Harry Harrison wrote, "Alfred Bester was one of the handful of writers who invented modern science fiction." Shortly before his death, the Science Fiction Writers of America (SFWA) named Bester its ninth SFWA Grand Master, Grand Master, presented posthumously in 1988. The EMP Museum#Science Fiction and Fantasy Hall of Fame, Science Fiction and Fantasy Hall of Fame inducted him in 2001. Life and career Alfred Bester was born in Middletown, New York, Middletown, New York City, on December 18, 1913. His father, James J. Bester, owned a shoe store and was a first-generation American whose parents were both Austrian Jews. Alfred's m ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jetfire
Jetfire is the name of several fictional characters from the ''Transformers'' franchise. He is almost always depicted as an Autobot with flight capabilities and a jet or space shuttle as an alternate mode. In some continuities, he is a former Decepticon. Transformers: Generation 1 In the many stories of Jetfire (who was referred to as Skyfire in the TV series), told through the numerous Generation 1 continuities, there is one constant aspect—an early affiliation with the Decepticons, which has served only to convince him to side with the Autobots. Jetfire's dedication to the Autobot cause is matched only by his devotion to scientific and technological advancement. He believes this is the only way victory over the Decepticons can be achieved. It is this overriding belief that tempers his bravado in battle. Nevertheless, he is often one of the most eager Autobots to plunge into combat, and his position as one of the fastest usually means he is the first to do so. Jetfire is creat ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Revenge Of The Fallen
''Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen'' is a 2009 American science fiction action film based on Hasbro's ''Transformers'' toy line. The film is the second installment in the ''Transformers'' film series and a sequel to ''Transformers'' (2007). The film is directed by Michael Bay and written by Ehren Kruger, Roberto Orci, and Alex Kurtzman. Set two years after the events of ''Transformers'', ''Revenge of the Fallen'' recounts the battle between the Autobots, led by Optimus Prime (voiced by Peter Cullen), and the Decepticons, led by Megatron (voiced by Hugo Weaving). The Autobots and Sam Witwicky (Shia LaBeouf) ally again to face an ancient Decepticon named the Fallen (voiced by Tony Todd), who pursues revenge on Earth. Development on a sequel to ''Transformers'' began by May 2007. With deadlines jeopardized by possible strikes by the Directors Guild of America and the Screen Actors Guild, Bay managed to finish the production on time with the help of previsualization and a scr ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
