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Beyond Invention

200446 minPGdocumentary

An 8-part documentary series that premiered on February 12, 2004, examines future and fictional technology that influences contemporary films.

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An 8-part documentary series that premiered on February 12, 2004, examines future and fictional technology that influences contemporary films.

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Frank Pierson

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Gary Sinise

Gary Sinisecast

Diana Scarwid

Diana Scarwidcast

Richard Dysart

Richard Dysartcast

Colm Feore

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Beyond Invention is a 8-part documentary television series that premiered on February 12, 2004 on Discovery Channel Canada and, as of 2007, airs on the Science Channel. The series was produced by Mystique Films in partnership with Gryphon Productions and is narrated by John Payne. It primarily focuses on future and fictional technology that inspires many movies we see today.

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