K is for Kings of Sci-Fi

Finally it's here, the much anticipated (on my part) Kings of Sci-Fi post. I’ve been looking forward to this one the whole A-Z challenge, because for this post I’m going to talk about a few of the biggest names in the film industry . . . and the science fiction genre.

Steven Spielberg –

Spielberg is without a doubt one of the most prolific workers on this list. He's played a role, as either writer or director, on an incredible list of sci-fi films, including:

Close Encounters of the Third Kind (1977)

- ET (1982)

- Jurassic Park (1993, 1997, 2001)

- A.I. (2001)

- Minority Report (2002)

- War of the Worlds (2005)

He also acted as executive produced on Terra Nova TV series (2011), Falling Skies TV series (2011), Cowboys and Aliens (2011), Eagle Eye (2008), Back to the Future (1985, 1989), Transformers (2007, 2009, 2011) and Men in Black (1997, 2002, 2012). . . just for the record.

George Lucas –

Just about everyone in the world knows George Lucas's outstanding contribution to the world of sci-fi . . . Star Wars. Though he’s worked on other things (including the famous Indiana Jones), it’s Star Wars that science fiction nerds will worship for years to come.

James Cameron –

Cameron is, without a doubt, one of the most gifted directors in Hollywood. The Terminator, his first addition to the science fiction arena, has the distinction of also being my favorite movie of all times. 

- The Terminator (1984) 

- Terminator 2: Judgment Day (1991)

- Aliens (1986)

- The Abyss (1989)

- Dark Angel tv series (produced, 2002)

- Avatar (2009)

Ridley Scott –

Ridley Scott is known for being somewhat difficult to work with, but no one can deny the man's genius. And his upcoming movie, Prometheus, might be the most anticipated movie of 2012. At least in my book. 

- Alien (1979)

- Blade Runner (1982)

- Prophets of Science Fiction tv series (2011-2012)

- Prometheus (2012)

Joss Whedon –

I'm sure everyone's getting sick of hearing me gush about Joss Whedon, but I can't seem to help myself. Check out his list of credits and you'll see why:

- Buffy the Vampire Slayer (1992) 

- Buffy the Vampire Slayer TV series (1996-2003)

- Angel TV series (1999-2004)

- Alien Resurrection (wrote only, 1997)

- Titan AE (wrote, 2000)

- Firefly (2002-2003)  

- Serenity (2005)

- Dr. Horrible’s Sing-Along Blog (2008)   

- Dollhouse TV series (2009-2010)

- The Avengers (2012)

J. J. Abrams –

I have to admit, I was never that big a Star Trek fan (unforgivable in a sci-fi nerd, I know), but Abrams changed my mind with this most recent version. I'm really looking forward to it's sequel. 

- Armageddon (wrote, 1998)

- Lost TV series (2004-2012)

- Cloverfield (produced, 2008)

- Fringe TV series (2008-2012)

- Star Trek (2009)

- Super 8 (2011)

Will Smith –

Will Smith might have started out as a rapper, but he it was his work in the sci-fi field that made him really famous. It's just not really summertime without a blockbuster film with Will Smith battling a few aliens. 

- Independence Day (1996)

- Men in Black (1997, 2002 and 2012)

- I , Robot (2004)

- I am Legend (2004)

- Hancock (2007)

Michael Biehn –

I think it's such a shame that Michael Biehn never made it bigger in Hollywood as he's one of my favorite actors. He has the distinction of being one of Cameron's favorite actors to work with, and has been in two of the biggest sci-fi franchises of all time. 

- The Terminator (1984)

- Aliens (1986)

- The Abyss (1989)

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This post is part of the Blogging A through Z Challenge 2012. My theme is (in case you didn’t already guess) science fiction. Stay tuned for the rest of the alphabet, and if you’d like to check in on the rest of the participants, simply click here.