Metropolis (1927 film) Metropolis (1927 film) Metropolis is a 1927 German expressionist science-fiction drama film directed by Fritz Lang. Written by Thea von Harbou in collaboration with Lang, it stars Gustav Fröhlich, Alfred Abel, Rudolf Klein-Rogge and Brigitte Helm. Erich Pommer produced it in the Babelsberg Studios for Universum Film A.G. (Ufa). The silent film is regarded as a pioneering science-fiction movie, being among the first feature-length movies of that genre. Filming took place over 17 months in 1925–26 at a cost of over five million Reichsmarks. Made in Germany during the Weimar Period, "Metropolis" is set in a futuristic urban dystopia and
That Was the Week That Was of 2004. Soon after its premiere, Shelley Ross, the executive producer, was fired and "TW3" ended with her dismissal. A Canadian show, "This Hour Has Seven Days", aired from 1964 to 1966 on CBC. Although partially inspired by "That Was The Week That Was", the Canadian show mixed satirical aspects with more serious journalism. It proved controversial and was cancelled after two series amid allegations of political interference. "This Hour Has 22 Minutes", created by Newfoundland comic Mary Walsh, has been running since 1992 although the two are not related. An Australian show, "The Mavis Bramston Show", aired from 1964