John deLancie Movies
- 1997
The Quest team journeys to Cameroon, there to help harvest a medically beneficial sap from trees that are being threatened with extinction by an insensitive logging company. Before long, the plundering loggers are being menaced by an invisible but undeniably ferocious monster. Dr. Quest cannot help but feel that there is more to the pro-eco beast than meets the eye. Boasting an impressive cast of African-American voice actors, "Dark Sentinel" originally aired on February 10, 1997. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Quinton Flynn, John deLancie, (more)
- 1997
Tess (Della Reese) serves as counsel for the defense when farmer Justinian Jones (John DeLancie) brings about a class-action lawsuit--against God. Speaking on behalf of his neighbors in a dying, drought-stricken South Dakota community, Jones holds the Almighty totally responsible for their plight, and demands immediate "payment" for their undue suffering. Perhaps inevitably, Monica (Roma Downey) is called in as an expert witness, but even this does not resolve the crisis. In the end, it looks as if God Himself will have to take a hand in matters...but will He? ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- 1997
Evidently, the reports of Dr. Zin's death in the previous episode ("Night of the Zinja") were slightly exaggerated. Here is old Zin again, once more endeavoring to destroy the Quest team, this time with a whole slew of robots. But Dr. Quest is at this point as fed up with Zin's antics as the audience must be! Two of the important women in the life of Race Bannon -- his ex-wife Estella and his one-time amour Jade -- make return appearances. "The Robot Spies" was initially broadcast on April 15, 1997. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Quinton Flynn, John deLancie, (more)
- 1997
In Venice, a group of scientists accidentally release a malevolent spirit in an old house. The Quest team is summoned to investigate the phenomenon and hopefully send the ghost back where it came from. Containing a bit more comic relief than usual (perhaps unintentionally), "More Than Zero" originally aired on April 16, 1997, as the final first-run episode of The Real Adventures of Jonny Quest. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Quinton Flynn, John deLancie, (more)
- 1997
A spectacular mid-air collision leaves a commercial jet liner severely damaged forcing its pilot to draw from all his years of experience in order to safely land the aircraft. ~ Sandra Brennan, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Robert Urich, Annette O'Toole, (more)
In this zany comedy, Michael Keaton is Doug Kinney, a man with too many tasks and not enough time to complete them. When he feels too much pressure, his temper explodes with disastrous results. So when researcher Dr. Owen Leeds (Harris Yulin) offers him a somewhat unusual remedy for his problem, he gives it a try. Soon, a fully grown clone of Doug is delivered, complete with his memories up to the time of its "birth." Being in two places at once offers some advantages, but problems arise when Doug #2 can't handle the stress of overwork any better than the original. Perhaps Doug #2 could benefit from having his own helper. Versions of Doug multiply, each of them emphasizing some facet of his character, and complications multiply. For instance, having more of him around doesn't make life simpler for Doug's wife Laura (Andie MacDowell). ~ Clarke Fountain, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Michael Keaton, Andie MacDowell, (more)
- 1996
Enjoying some R and R in England, Jonny and Dr. Quest set out for some fishing near Devon. Along the way, they encounter the happy residents of a peaceful village. Suspecting that things are a bit too idyllic hereabouts, the Quests soon learn that the village is in the thrall of a mind-controlling computer. An intriguing homage to Invasion of the Body Snatchers, "Village of the Doomed" made its cable TV debut on December 31, 1996. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Quinton Flynn, John deLancie, (more)
- 1996
All-purpose villain Jeremiah Surd hijacks Air Force One and kidnaps the president. Unfortunately, Surd has planted evidence pointing the finger at Benton Quest and Race Bannon. With government agents hot on their heels, the Quest Team teenagers -- Jonny , Jessie, and Hadji -- endeavor to absolve their parents of guilt and to track down the real miscreant. "Without a Trace" was first broadcast in the U.S. on December 30, 1996. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Quinton Flynn, John deLancie, (more)
- 1996
A new bio-computer, loaded with vital DNA information, is used in a crisis simulation to test the defense capabilities of a military installation. Unfortunately, the computer develops its own intelligence and goes out of control, threatening to trigger an ecological disaster of apocalyptic proportions. An all-star voice cast distinguishes this episode, which made its first cable TV appearance on December 23, 1996. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Quinton Flynn, John deLancie, (more)
- 1996
Captain Janeway (Kate Mulgrew) finds herself facing both the issues and the images of the pre-abolition American South in this episode of the popular sci-fi television series Star Trek: Voyager. As a series of supernovas rock the galaxy, Janeway is visited by an alien named Q (John de Lancie) who has a most unusual request to make of the captain -- he'd like her to be the mother of his child. Janeway is not interested, but wants to know what has prompted this offer. Q and Janeway travel to the Q Continuum, where she discovers the dress and behavior are quite similar to that of the South during the Civil War. The Q are also divided against one another over individual rights, and Q is convinced the only answer is to combine the compassion of humans with the gifts of the Q. However, Janeway's support of Q and his followers has dangerous consequences for the captain and her crew. Star Trek: Voyager 53: The Q and the Grey was first aired on November 27, 1996. ~ Mark Deming, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Roxann Dawson
- 1996
The old Hanna Barbera cartoon adventure series Jonny Quest was given a new coat of paint -- and infinitely better animation -- in this daily, half-hour cable-TV offering, co-produced by Japan's Pacific Animation and several Korean cartoon firms. The basic characters -- spunky teenager Jonny Quest, his scientist dad Benton Quest, his muscular teacher-guardian Race Bannon, his mystical best pal (and now adoptive brother) Hadji, and his little dog Bandit -- remained intact, as did the original series' globetrotting-adventurer premise. This time around, however, there was whole new cast of voiceover actors, including (during the first season, at least) J.D. Roth as Jonny and George Segal as his dad. Also, there was a typically '90s emphasis on computer technology; in fact, Dr. Quest was now described as a "computer genius," ready and willing to use the vast resources of his Quest Foundation, and the limitless opportunities afforded him by his new virtual-reality domain Questworld, to battle the forces of evil. The scripters also broadened the appeal of the series by adding a strong, positive female character, Jessie Bannon, the teenaged daughter of Race Bannon (whose estranged spouse Estella Velasquez also showed up on occasion). Premiering August 26, 1996 and running until April 16, 1997, the 52 episodes of The Real Adventures of Jonny Quest were first-run simulatenously on three different Ted Turner-controlled cable services: TBS, TNT, and The Cartoon Network. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- J.D. Roth, Quinton Flynn, (more)
- 1996
Travelling to the Czech Republic, the Quest team endeavors to make heads or tails of an ancient artifact. It turns out that the device activates the gargantuan Golem from the old Prague ghetto -- a monstrous statue that is dearly coveted by a power-hungry former KGB agent who hopes to assassinate the Czech president. Listed by some cartoon historians as having first aired on Septmeber 27, 1996, "Rock of Rages" bears a debut date of December 12, 1996 in other sources. Don Messick, the original voice of Dr. Quest, re-creates his role in one or two brief scenes. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Quinton Flynn, John deLancie, (more)
- 1996
The Quest team embarks upon a South American expedition, accompanied by Jessie's mother (and Race's ex-wife) Estella Velasquez. Searching for the reasons that an ancient Incan-esque tribe apparently vanished from the face of the earth, the team is imperilled by a madman who plans to use an army of mummies to unleash the same deadly virus that killed his ancestors. Originally telecast December 11, 1996, "Mummies of Malenque" was the first episode of The Real Adventures of Jonny Quest's second season, as witness a number of major changes in the voice cast and several overhauled character designs. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Quinton Flynn, John deLancie, (more)
- 1996
Race Bannon is forced to negotiate the same obstacle course where he once set a record for Special Force Recruits, this time in the company of Jonny. The race has been set up by an old enemy of Race's, who doesn't intend to let the contestants survive to the finish line. Dr. Zin, a holdover from the original Jonny Quest series, makes his first Real Adventures of Jonny Quest appearance in this episode, which originally aired on December 16, 1996. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Quinton Flynn, John deLancie, (more)
- 1996
Receiving a psychic message, Hadji heads to Calcutta in search of the truth about his past. He is met by his surrogate father, Pasha Peddlar, who has some disturbing news not only about the past, but also the future -- of the entire Quest team. Jennifer Hale, the voice of Jessie Bannon, is also heard as the younger Hadji. "Bloodlines" originally aired on December 13, 1996. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Quinton Flynn, John deLancie, (more)
- 1996
"Borrowing" the technology of Questworld, paraplegic master criminal Jeremiah Surd switches bodies with his mortal enemy Race Bannon. The only person who can reverse the process is Dr. Benton Quest -- and the "renewed" Surd is prepared to put the good doctor out of the way permanently. Bearing traces of the "classic" Jonny Quest episode "Double Danger," "Cyberswitch" was originally broadcast in the U.S. on December 18, 1996. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Quinton Flynn, John deLancie, (more)
- 1996
The Quest compound has been invaded by a "Bigfoot" style creature, which is also, apparently, a thief, specializing in swiping electronic equipment. Tracking the creature to Mount Washington, the Quest team is closely followed by a pair of mercenary big-game hunters -- who, like the heroes, are in for a huge surprise once they catch up with their shaggy quarry. "The Dark Mountain" first aired on December 17, 1996. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Quinton Flynn, John deLancie, (more)
- 1996
The title character in this episode is our old "friend" Dr. Zin, who this time around takes over a Malaysian satellite designed by Benton Quest. Rewiring the device, Zin threatens to blow up the world unless he is given a substantial amount of money. Voice actor Clyde Kusatsu makes his first "appearance" as the redoubtable Zin. "Nemesis" first aired on December 20, 1996. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Quinton Flynn, John deLancie, (more)
- 1996
The activities of the Verne Research Center on the ocean floor inadvertently cause a violent seaquake. As a consequence, a horde of dangerous amphibious beasts are unleashed, endangering the lives of everyone in the vicinity -- including visiting inspector Dr. Benton Quest. An unusually terrifying episode (especially when the feisty Jessie Bannon suddenly becomes intensely claustrophobic), "Undersea Urgency" originally aired on December 19, 1996. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Quinton Flynn, Rob Paulsen, (more)
A teenager wins an interactive robot that plays shooting games. Soon it starts loading with real ammo and hunting down other kids. This film is a stupid thriller but still manages to be occasionally fun. ~ Sean D. MacLaggan, All Movie Guide
- 1994
Having outdistanced the original Star Trek by nearly 100 episodes, The Next Generation closed out its seven-season run with this aptly titled two hour long finale. The emphasis is on Captain Picard, who in the course of the story finds himself hopscotching between the past, present, and future. Seeking an explanation for this phenomenon, Picard once more crosses the path of his old nemesis Q (John de Lancie), who, without buildup or explanation, relates some particularly bad news: Humanity is on the brink of destruction, and Picard is responsible. "All Good Things. . ." was written by Ronald D. Moore and Brannon Braga (then simultaneously busy on the screenplay of the theatrical feature Star Trek: Generations), and was originally telecast on May 22, 1994. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- 1994
The direct-to-video Deep Red combines science fiction with domestic melodrama. Lindsay Haun plays Gracie, a youngster whose bloodstream is infected by a strange, extraterrestrial element. Known as "Deep Red," this element increases Gracie's protein count, rendering her invulnerable and possibly immortal. Ruthless researcher Thomas Newmeyer (John DeLancie) plans to exploit the girl for his own purposes, even if he has to drain every ounce of blood from her body. Hero Joy Keys (Michael Biehn), an honest scientist, tries to stop Newmeyer's skullduggery -- and in the process, Keys patches up his tattered relationship with his estranged wife. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Michael Biehn, Joanna Pacula, (more)
- 1994
Forget the Hollywood-heavy sci-fi flash of Armageddon and Deep Impact as you experience the terror of a destructive asteroid impact firsthand in this startlingly realistic faux news broadcast from filmmaker Robert Iscove. The unthinkable has happened, and it's not long before television news cameras across the globe bring images of death and destruction to the evening news. With advanced news technology that allows for the kind of extensive coverage never before possible, viewers will be riveted as veteran journalist Sander Vanocur, author Arthur C. Clarke, and Malcolm in the Middle star Jane Kaczmarek step before the camera for a startling piece of speculative science fiction that may be a bit too realistic for more sensitive viewers. ~ Jason Buchanan, All Movie Guide
- 1993
Taking time off from bedevilling the Enterprise, alien life form Q (John de Lancie pays a visit to Deep Space Nine. Q is accompanied by the equally redoubtable adventuress Vash (Jennifer Hatrick), Captain Picard's old flame. Their visit coincides with a series of dangerous and destructive power outages, for which Vash is held responsible. First telecast February 6, 1993, "Q-Less" was scripted by Robert Hewitt Wolfe from a story by Hannah Louise Shearer. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
