Writing
Alan Dean Foster
Born
1946-11-18 (79)
Place of birth
New York City, New York, USA
Known for
Writing
Credits
6 titles
Alan Dean Foster is an author of dozens of fiction and non-fiction works and has had his works in more than 100 books. He received a Master of Fine Arts in Cinema from the University of California, Los Angeles in 1968. Foster's writing focuses primarily on science fiction and fantasy genres, although he has had some non-fiction published. Foster has had his works translated into over 50 languages.
Known for
6.5Scientists and sci-fi writers explore a hypothetical first-contact event between aliens and humans.
Alien Encounters
2012
8.9Exploring James Cameron’s beloved science-fiction epic from teeth to tail, Aliens Expanded is truly the most in-depth, passionate and innovative celebration of a movie ever attempted.
Aliens Expanded
2024
6.8A nostalgic journey through ’80s Sci-Fi-films, exploring their impact and relevance today, told by the artists who made them and by those who were inspired to turn their visions into reality.
In Search of Tomorrow
2022
6.0Documentary short film about Robby the Robot; a $125,000 engineering marvel that advanced cinematic robotics and went on to become a film star & pop culture icon in its own right
Robby the Robot: Engineering a Sci-Fi Icon
2006
2.8In celebration of Star Trek's 50th anniversary, this two-hour documentary explores this enduring franchise by offering viewers an unprecedented, candid exploration into the original series cancellation and subsequent resurrection as one of the most successful series of motion pictures in Hollywood history. Features new interviews with key creative and production people as well as never before seen images from the production of all six classic Star Trek films along with details on all the un-produced Trek theatrical projects including The God Thing, Star Trek: Planet of the Titans, Star Trek: The Academy Years, and many other aborted big screen voyages for the crew of the Enterprise. Chapter 1 - The New Frontier: Resurrecting Star Trek Chapter 2 - Maiden Voyage: Making Star Trek The Motion Picture Chapter 3 - The Genesis Effect: Engineering The Wrath of Khan Chapter 4 - The Dream Is Alive: The Continuing Mission Chapter 5 - End of an Era: Charting The Undiscovered Country
Star Trek: The Journey to the Silver Screen
2016
4.8Documentary film exploring the making, and legacy of 'Forbidden Planet'
Amazing! Exploring the Far Reaches of Forbidden Planet
2006
Film credits
2020s · 2 titles
8.9Exploring James Cameron’s beloved science-fiction epic from teeth to tail, Aliens Expanded is truly the most in-depth, passionate and innovative celebration of a movie ever attempted.
Aliens Expanded
2024
6.8A nostalgic journey through ’80s Sci-Fi-films, exploring their impact and relevance today, told by the artists who made them and by those who were inspired to turn their visions into reality.
In Search of Tomorrow
2022
2000s · 2 titles
6.0Documentary short film about Robby the Robot; a $125,000 engineering marvel that advanced cinematic robotics and went on to become a film star & pop culture icon in its own right
Robby the Robot: Engineering a Sci-Fi Icon
2006
4.8Documentary film exploring the making, and legacy of 'Forbidden Planet'
Amazing! Exploring the Far Reaches of Forbidden Planet
2006