Clarkes science fiction classic childhoods end has been reimagined for the 21st century, and brought to the small screen, in a new tv miniseries debuting on syfy network tonight dec. The plot lines span multiple generations allowing you to really experience the story s effects as it progresses. Estpst, syfy will air the first episode of the new show. Childhood s end is a science fiction great, featuring over arching story lines starting in the past and ending in the future. A space odyssey and many other groundbreaking works. Clarke s revolutionary science fiction novel first published in 1953, childhood s end follows the peaceful alien invasion of earth by the mysterious overlords, whose arrival begins decades of apparent utopia under indirect alien rule, at the cost of human identity and culture.
Childhoods end syfy channel miniseries vs the book. Harris and jorgensen collected 65 sf book recommendation lists and generated a cumulative list of books that included any title that was on at least 10 of those lists. The syfy channel produced a threepart, fourhour television miniseries of childhoods end, which was broadcast on december 1416, 2015. One successful elment of the expanse thats so often missing from bad scifi is a sense that this world is livedin and not merely a set. Syfy hands channel zero 2season order for halloween 2016 launch. The story follows the peaceful alien invasion of earth by the mysterious overlords, whose arrival begins decades of apparent utopia under indirect alien rule, at the cost of human identity and culture. Clarkes science fiction classic childhood s end has been reimagined for the 21st century, and brought to the small screen, in a new tv miniseries debuting on syfy network tonight dec. Just started reading sci fi for the first time in my life, after i took a fancy to a number of short stories asimov favourite so far.
Childhoods end is a 1953 science fiction novel by the british author arthur c. Childhoods end is one of the defining legacies of arthur c. Celebrate syfys childhood s end with 60 years of classic book covers. The classics of science fiction list, compiled by james wallace harris and michael jorgensen, is an attempt to create a definitive list of the best science fiction books. With childhoods end syfy bets big on scifi classics. Dec 14, 2015 syfys adaptation of childhoods end is a bit more fraught, since its based on a novel by one of science fictions most esteemed names, author arthur c.
The syfy channel produced a threepart, fourhour television mini series of. On september 3, 2014, syfy announced that childhoods end had been greenlit for three twohour episodes, for a 2015 airing. But over seven seasons, it does a better job than any scifi film, book or tv show, of telling small stories. In syfy networks new miniseries childhoods end, based on the novel by arthur c. The new miniseries childhoods end premieres december 1416 on syfy channel. How childhoods end finally made it to tv rolling stone. The syfy channel is bringing 4 awesome scifi books to tv. Clarkes, childhoods end, is being televised on the scifi channel. Whats your opinion of the syfy channel adaptation of clarkes childhoods end. Can anyone reccomend some scifi books similar to childhoods. The childhood s end miniseries is a waste of one of scifi s greatest tropes. Given how much i like this book i will probably watch it but before i do i want to reread the source material first, as its been decades since i last read it. On april 10, 20, syfy announced its plans to develop a tv miniseries based on childhoods end. In the book all the children are on earth dancing in strange formations for years on end causing the gravity to change the solar system and the alignment of the outer planets.
Clarke has long been considered the greatest science fiction writer of all. Oct 28, 2014 it happened sometime after the name change from sci fi channel to syfy and the. The following programs first aired in their entirety or had specific seasons on u. Clarkes idea for the book began with his short story guardian angel 1946, which.
Clarkes 1953 scifi novel of the same name, and centers around a race of aliens who arrive on earth claiming to usher in a utopian society. Fans of science fiction should stay tuned when childhoods end is over at 10 p. This release contains the complete threepart syfy channel miniseries childhoods end. Sci fi novels sci fi books audio books horror books childhoods end hard science fiction books to read my books book cover art i love being swept away.
Clarke and hailed as a revolutionary work of science fiction since its publishing in 1953, childhoods end follows the peaceful alien invasion of earth by the mysterious overlords, whose arrival begins decades of apparent utopia, at the cost of human identity and culture. A project that has kicked around hollywood for decades, childhoods end like clarkes subsequent book and screenplay for stanley kubrick s 2001. Scifi classic childhoods end tv miniseries debuts tonight. Aliens arrive on earth and they look sort of familiar to many humans. How closely did the childhoods end miniseries on syfy follow. This is where we are as a culture, where we are constantly being bombarded by the media, pop culture, the record industry, movies and tv. The series was going to be written by matthew graham, directed by nick hurran. Dec 14, 2015 how childhoods end finally made it to tv after deacdes of development arthur c.
Miniseries, original films, and anime are also grouped together. The network announced that it it will adapt the 1953 scifi novel childhoods end, written by. Even moderate to decent scifi is a breath of fresh air. Sam rothenberg, childhoods end is my favorite sci fi book. Book syfy is reaching into the sciencefiction classics for source material. In 1997, the bbc produced a twohour radio dramatization of childhoods end that was adapted by tony mulholland. How closely did the childhoods end miniseries on syfy. Childhood s end is a 1953 science fiction novel by the british author arthur c. Clarke, the threepart drama depicts the arrival of a seemingly friendly. They are barely recognizeable as humans anymore and instead of blowing earth up the evaporate it to give energy to the overmind. Watch full episodes, get news, see trailers, videos and interviews for everything from the worlds of scifi, fantasy, horror and comics visit syfy. Finished reading childhood s end, and think it is probably my favourite book of all time.
Well, the finale of childhoods end was depressing as hell. Dec 14, 2015 syfy aims to get back to its sci fi roots with a slate of highconcept dramas including the expanse, childhood s end and the magicians. What syfy s new sci fi gamble learned from true detective childhood s end is in this vein. Two more, gateway and hyperion are in the development. Unlike the utopian crew of star trek s enterprise, each of the major characters. Childhoods end is not as well known but is a strong book with good science fiction concepts and hints of mysticism, exactly the combination that made 2001 worth endless midnight discussions. Apr 10, 20 a fourhour miniseries based on larry niven s ringworld, and arthur c. Its a big week for syfy channel, which is wrapping up 2015 with the onetwo punch of childhoods end and the expanse based on the classic science fiction novel by arthur c. One big change doesnt necessarily explain this shift but exemplifies it. Arthur clarke doesnt try to explain why things work in his world, he simply writes that it does work. As i write the tv adaptation of childhoods end is being promoted by the cable channel syfy goddam silly name. Syfy was originally launched as the scifi channel on september 24, 1992.
Dec 15, 2015 the syfy miniseries childhoods end wants to know. Niches are separated into dramas, games, reality shows, and sports. In the book, the time between karellen first coming to earth and the reveal. Scifi channel was renamed as sci fi in march 1999, dropping the hyphen and the word channel from the name. Everyday low prices on a huge range of new releases and classic fiction. How closely did the childhoods end miniseries on syfy follow the. We knew from the start that this utopia thing wasnt going to end well.
By sophie aldred bbc books, out now dorothy mcshane, a reclusive millionaire philanthropist who heads global organisation a charitable earth ace, is troubled by nightmares. Clarke, the original book is a seminal work in sciencefiction and has left a highly visible mark on the genre. Syfy returns to its roots with the expanse, childhoods end. Childhoods end concluded last night with the most surreal of the series three installments, the children.
The syfy channel is rebooting with a new focus on science. Syfy series childhoods end spawns awesome satanic alien. Its original visual identity borrowed heavily from classic films and cliches of the genre. The flagship american version of the channel changed its name to syfy in 2009, as part of efforts to offer more mainstream appeal to general audiences and women. The classics of science fiction worlds without end. Aug 10, 2018 back when they were the scifi channel, this was indeed their business model. This logo consisted of a planet with a ring, made to look like saturn, with scifi channel written on it. Syfy greenlights childhood s end miniseries the sixhour effort, first put in development in april 20, is based on the arthur c. Clarke and hailed as a revolutionary work of science fiction since its publishing in 1953, childhood s end follows the peaceful alien invasion of earth. Syfy the syfy channel released a television adaptation of childhoods end this week, and, while the acting was a. It really is a must read for all scifi fans as one of those early scifi books that set the.
Dec 14, 2015 the childhoods end miniseries, on syfy starting dec. Clarke, childhoods end is a 3night miniseries event that tells the story of a supposedly peaceful invasion of the earth by an alien race. A fourhour miniseries based on larry nivens ringworld, and arthur c. Clarkes childhoods end and the expanse book series will debut on dec. Clarke collection and millions of other books are available. Clarkes classic scifi novel of alien vistors gets an adaptation on the small screen. The hottest new scifi and geeky tv shows coming in 2018. In 2009, the sci fi channel rebranded as syfy, a change that was poorly received. But then, rather quickly, they realized that theres a fundamental problem with that business model.
Syfys the expanse, childhoods end adapt hit novels with. Since its publication in 1953, this prescient novel about first contact gone wrong has come to be regarded not only as a science fiction classic but as a literary thriller of the highest order. Im going to watch it on the net at some point today. Alien ships arrive suddenly and take up positions over earths major cities. The childhoods end miniseries is a waste of one of scifi. Childhoods end project gutenberg selfpublishing ebooks. Syfy greenlights childhoods end miniseries hollywood. Clarke and hailed as a revolutionary work of science fiction since its publishing in 1953, childhoods end follows the peaceful alien invasion.
A threenight miniseries based off the 1953 novel of the same name by arthur c. The childhoods end miniseries is a waste of one of scifis. With childhoods end, syfy bets big on scifi classics syfy this past week syfy premiered childhoods end, a sixhour adaptation of arthur c. Sep 03, 2014 syfy is reaching into the sciencefiction classics for source material.
Do not be put off by the age of the book this is firstrate science fiction. Clarkes idea for the book began with his short story guardian angel published. Clarkes revolutionary science fiction novel first published in 1953, childhoods end follows the peaceful alien invasion of earth by the mysterious overlords, whose arrival begins decades of apparent utopia under indirect alien rule, at the cost of human identity and culture. Aug 14, 2015 the syfy channel s tv adaptations of arthur c. Buy childhood s end classic radio scifi by clarke, arthur c. In the miniseries it was only about 12 years before the overlords revealed themselves. Clarke and hailed as a revolutionary work of science fiction since its publishing in 1953, childhoods end follows the.