On 5 August, the complete critically acclaimed Masters of Science Fiction anthology series will be released on DVD as a 2-disc set. The Masters of Science Fiction DVD contains the entire series—including the world premiere of the two episodes that were never aired! Originally broadcast last year on ABC, Masters of Science Fiction adapted short stories from some of the genre’s greatest practitioners, including Robert A. Heinlein, Harlan Ellison, Robert Sheckley, and John Kessel. Mark Dawidziak of the Cleveland Plain Dealer wrote: “I’ve seen what may be the best futuristic anthology series since the glory days of The Twilight Zone and The Outer Limits. It’s called Masters of Science Fiction.” SFScope, too, was entranced by the shows, and you can read our reviews on these pages: “A Clean Escape”, “The Awakening”, “Jerry Was a Man”, and “The Discarded”.
Now, in partnership with Big Honcho Media, SFScope is giving away ten copies of the $29.97 DVD set. To enter for your chance to win the DVD of what we called “good, intelligent science fiction television”, simply comment on a recent article on the site (anonymous comments, though always accepted, may cause your entry to be ignored—make sure you give us your e-mail address when you comment, so we can contact you if you win). If you really don’t have anything to say, click the “Contact Us” link at the top of any page, and send us an e-mail saying that you want to be entered to win the Masters of Science Fiction DVD. We’ll randomly pick two winners from all the comments and e-mails we receive by Friday 7 August, another two winners on 14 August, and then three winners on 21 August, and the final three on 28 August. Comment as many times as you like (though only one entry per person will be taken each week); if you’re e-mailing, one per week is sufficient.
In addition to the four aired episodes, the two unaired episodes, which are on the DVD, are:
“Watchbird”, based on a story by Robert Sheckley, written by J. Michael Straczynski and Sam Egan, directed by Harold Becker, and starring Sean Astin and James Cromwell.
“Little Brother”, based on a story by and written by Walter Mosley, directed by Damell Martin, and starring Clifton Collins, Jr. and Kimberly Elise.
For even more info on the series, hosted by Stephen Hawking, see http://www.mastersofscifi.com/site/.
Great! Was going to buy this, now I’ll hold off in the hope of getting it for free. Thanks!
Thanks and good luck
Missed this on ABC, but from the reviews it sounds like some quality television. I’ll hope to win. Otherwise, 30 bucks seems like a pretty good price point.
This looks really nice, would to love to win it, please feel free to contact me with a prize.
Don
I found out about this DVD series right after Comic-Con. Woo hoo! Keeping the Sci-Fi Jonesing going! 🙂
Woohoo! I’ll wait to buy this, see if I win.
I saw “The Awakening” on TV a couple of nights ago and really enjoyed it. Not heard of this series before – just lucky channel hopping.
This looks terrific and I’m reccomending it for purchase at my library. I’d love to win a set for myself too.
This is great a chance at some great scifi TV, for free
Science Fiction is the speculative theology and ethical reflection of our age. Masters of SF promises a great deal of awesomeness. I want it. Please?
A chance of finding quality TV is great! Is there anywhere I can go to read a synopsis of a bit or two?
I spent months wondering when the final two episodes were going to air. They had them listed on the official TV website, and just never got them on air.
Of course, they didn’t really handle the publicity for the show worth a darn anyway; most people didn’t even know it was on until after it aired.
But, I’m sure gonna get the DVD set!
I’m looking forward to entering the contest, if only to watch the segment with Sam Waterston, which reminded me of an old TWILIGHT ZONE episode (in spirit, not in plot)
Here’s a haiku to convince you to pick me
Futurists, seers, stars
They took me to worlds unseen
Where will I go next?
nevinmartell (at) earthlink (dot) net
I’ve never heard of this DVD, but it looks interesting. I hope I win! 🙂
I just visited the site, what an amazing set of stories this is. I would definitely love to win a copy of this, and I’m glad I ran across SFScope!
Hey! I’m stoked to check these out… AFTER I WIN THEM. MUHAHAHAHAHA.
Exciting! Caught part of it, but now I will finally be able to watch the whole thing 🙂
This show was great but i missed the last episode so I hope i win
I assume that a comment on this article counts? I’ve watched a couple of these episodes already and they are really quite good.
Sounds very interesting! What’s Stephen Hawking’s involvement, does he just introduce the programmes or was he actively involved – did he write his own scripts, for example?
I really need something to fill the gap left by Battlestar Galactica and this looks great. Plus! there is an episode by J. Michael Straczynski. Please enter me in the giveaway.
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I live in Rome and am sci-fi starved. Help me please!
Very cool. I am one of the folks who didn’t find out about the series until after it had run. Whether or not I win, I’ll be sure to pick it up.
Any visualization of Heinlein and Ellison is gonna be worth watching if only to see how bad they screw it up. I’d enjoy a copy.
WOW… this looks amazing. Like D Ascencio, it would make a terrific follow up to last week’s Comic-con!
Quite an impressive collection of original authors, writers, directors, and cast! I’m looking forward to seeing all of them.
Such a good series. Crossing my fingers on this one.
I suppose it might come to Europe in a few dozen years, so I hope I win it, otherwise I might have to ask a friend to smuggle it in a crate of illegal drugs or some other easily shipped items…
thatedguy: Yes, a comment here counts. But look around, you may find more you’re interested in.
Simon Powell: Good question about Hawking’s involvement. As far as I know, he was just hired talent to do the voice-over introductions. I’ll check with those more in the know and get back to you.
–Ian, aka the Editor
I haven’t seen the series but it sounds great!
hi – please consider me for the giveaway – love your site…
im in! those 22 missing episodes are calling.
Did anyone say Robert Sheckley? Damn hard to find in Bangalore city, the author is!
I’ve been trying to find Sheckley ever since I saw him mentioned as a Douglas Adams inspiration.
I only got to see the Heinlein episode when it aired, which was good. Glad the short lived series is on dvd now. As for the network execs who killed the series -#@#$#@%$%$#&%$- if you know what I mean.
very cool
This looks great. I’m sorry I missed then when they were on TV. I hope that I win one.
I’d love to win this! Those 4 episodes are still stuck in my head; I can’t wait to see the other 2!
However, is the contest open to residents of Canada? Or US only?
Wow this looks awesome! I will be back for more comments and to check out your site
Looks good
This is a wonderful idea. I will be looking for this in the stores.
I live under a TV-less rock and had no idea this existed. Thank you internet for keeping me informed!
Great series – I hope to win the DVD set. It will be especially interesting to see the never before aired episodes
Forgot this was on ABC….sounds really interesting.
Did I win?
Wow, this looks pretty good! The series site is pretty slick too. Hopefully, I will win a copy! 🙂
I had no idea there were unaired eps, can’t wait!
Wow. I haven’t had a television of my own since 1966.
But as I verge on retirement, this might convince me to get one.
I’ve heard that most programs are in color now!
One way or the other … definitely have to own it. 🙂
I like those series a lot and and I would love to win!