Hilary J. Bader Movies
A noted fantasy scribe who penned adventures of Superman and Batman in addition to boldly going where few writers had gone before by writing episodes of Star Trek: The Next Generation, Star Trek: Deep Space Nine, and Star Trek: Voyager, two-time Emmy award-winning writer Hilary Bader also wrote books for DC Comics in addition to working as a pioneer in the world of Web comics. A Brooklyn native who studied math at Stony Brook University, the young numbers wiz soon became fascinated with theater and relocated to Paris to study mime with Jacque Lecoq and Decreux. Later touring the U.S. with her story-theater play African Folk Tales, Bader would subsequently make her bid for Los Angeles, where television writing quickly became her priority. On November 7, 2002, Hilary Bader died of breast cancer in Duarte, CA. She was 50. ~ Jason Buchanan, All Movie Guide
In this pilot film for the Batman Beyond television series (which aired as a two-part episode), Bruce Wayne (Kevin Conroy) has become too old for super heroics and has hung up his bat suit for good. However, a young man named Terry McGinnis (Will Friedle) wants to avenge the death of his father, which he believes was caused by the new head of Wayne Industries. After he does a bit of digging, McGinnis discovers Bruce Wayne's long-held secret and takes Bruce's suit out of mothballs to become the new Batman, with a new complement of high-tech gadgets at his disposal. Boasting a futuristic look inspired by Japanese anime, Batman Beyond also features appearances from Stockard Channing as the new Commissioner Gordon and Teri Garr as Mary McGinnis, Terry's mom. ~ Mark Deming, All Movie Guide
- 1998
Melancholy Gabrielle (Renee O'Connor) tries to get over the death of her daughter, Hope, among other recent traumatic experiences, by telepathically visiting the temple of Mnesoyne, Goddess of Memory. As Joxer (Ted Raimi) stands guard over Gabrielle's body, Gabrielle's mind embarks upon a journey through the past, for the express purpose of expunging her memories or learning to live with them. Yes, it's another enjoyable "clip show," overflowing with highlights from past episodes of Xena: Warrior Princess. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Lucy Lawless, Renee O'Connor, (more)
- 1998
Though flattered by Gabrielle's (Renee O'Connor) ongoing efforts to chronicle her exploits for posterity, Xena (Lucy Lawless) suggests that her friend forsake facts for the moment and turn to fiction writing. Unfortunately, this occurs just when the jealous Aphrodite (Alexandra Tydings), angered that even little kiddies prefer Xena to her, has decided to cast a spell upon Gabrielle's scrolls. As a result, everything that Gabrielle has written down suddenly becomes "reality" -- and suffice to say that it isn't a pretty sight. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Lucy Lawless, Renee O'Connor, (more)
- 1998
Solemnly declaring "there's no defense for what I did," Xena (Lucy Lawless) assumes full responsibility for the death of a young woman and allows herself to be arrested. Tried and convicted of murder, she is shipped off to the hellish Shark Island Prison. Meanwhile, Gabrielle (Renee O'Connor) tries to ferret out the true story behind Xena's self-sacrifice -- and in so doing puts her own life in jeopardy (again). ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Lucy Lawless, Renee O'Connor, (more)
- 1997
In this Xena: Warrior Princess spin on the Bill Murray movie Groundhog Day, Xena's friend Joxer (Ted Raimi) is killed after getting enmeshed in a family feud. The next day, Joxer is killed again...and the same the next day, and the day after. Realizing that she is somehow trapped in an endlessly repeating time warp (and she's the only one who realizes it!), Xena (Lucy Lawless) must somehow alter events to set things aright. Alas, it is during another "new day" that Xena causes the death of another very close friend. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Lucy Lawless, Renee O'Connor, (more)
- 1995
Constructing a new spaceship based on ancient Bajoran designs, Sisko embarks upon a journey to Cardassia, with his son Jake along for the ride. The purpose of this journey is to prove the veracity of a 600-year-old legend, if the two men can live long enough to complete their mission. Meanwhile, Bashir is reacquainted with Dr. Elizabeth Lense (Bari Hochwald), an old hearthrob from his Starfleet Medical School days. Scripted by Rene Echevarria from a story by Hilary J. Bader, "Explorers" first aired on May 8, 1995. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- 1994
Brett Cullen guest stars as Deral, a resident of the newly discovered dimension-shifting planet Meridian. While trying to stabilize Meridian's path through space -- and, hopefully to save it from ultimately "shifting" out of existence -- Dax falls in love with Deral. Alas, he is predestined to return to his planet, whereupon he will vanish into another dimension for 60 years. Scripted by Hilary Bader and Evan Carlos Somers from a story by Mark Gehred-O'Connell, "Meridian" was directed by former Next Generation regular Jonathan Frakes and first aired November 19, 1994. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- 1993
Despite his spotty previous record, Quark is recruited by Grand Nagus Zek (Wallace Shawn) for the next session of Gamma Quadrant Negotiations. This occurs just after Quark has himself recruited a new partner. Little does he realize that his male cohort is actually a disguised female Ferengi outlaw named Pel (Helene Udy). He also doesn't suspect that Pel has fallen in love with him, a fact that could prove ruinous for them both. Scripted by Ira Steven Behr from a story by Hilary J. Bader, "Rules of Acquistion" originally aired November 6, 1993. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- 1993
Crash-landing on a tiny moon, Sisko, Kira, Bashir, and Kai Opaka find themselves smack in the middle of a penal colony and an ongoing war. The combatants are the Ennis and their centuries-old enemies, the Nol-Ennis. The catch: none of the soldiers can ever be killed, dooming the opponents to a conflict that may well last for all eternity. Scripted by Richard Dannus and Evan Carlos Sommers from a story by Hilary J. Bader, "Battle Lines" was originally telecast April 24, 1993. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- 1993
Majel Barrett returns to the role of Deanna Troi's troublesome mother Lwaxana. This time out, the normally ebullient Lwaxana suffers a psychic breakdown during a delegation of other telepathic aliens aboard the Enterprise. As Lwaxana struggles toward recovery, Deanna learns of a deep dark secret from her mother's past, one that severely threatens her present and future. Written by Hilary J. Bader, "Dark Page" first aired November 6, 1993. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- 1992
Child actor Joshua Harris guest stars as Timothy, the sole survivor of the destroyed research vessel S.S. Vico. Rescued by the Enterprise, the traumatized Timothy develops a strong attachment to android officer Data. The boy's idolatry takes a bizarre turn when he begins behaving like an android himself. Series star Patrick Stewart directed this episode, which was scripted by Joe Menosky from a story by Hilary J. Bader. "Hero Worship" was first telecast February 1, 1992. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- 1990
The title of this episode refers to Deanna Troi's special empathic powers, which suddenly leave her when the Enterprise is swept up in the gravitational wake of a bizarre space phenomenon. Increasingly difficult to get along with, Troi angrily resigns from her post. This comes at precisely the wrong moment, as the crew must rely upon Troi's powers to content with a giant and deadly cosmic string fragment. First broadcast on January 5, 1991, "The Loss" was cowritten by Hilary J. Bader, Allan J. Adler, and Vanessa Greene. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
