Alien Encounters: Fact or Fiction is a UFO-themed television series on the Discovery Channel that evaluates people's self-reported experiences with UFOs and aliens. It premiered in June 2024 [1] and is hosted by author Mitch Horowitz and podcaster Chrissy Newton,[2] who review scientific data and research in order to analyze guests' encounters with extraterrestrial activity and determine whether or not they are explained.[3] In one episode, geologist Frank Kimbler provides one of 20 small pieces of metal that he recovered from the outskirts of Roswell, New Mexico, one of which was tested and confirmed it to be "100-percent pure aluminum," which experts suggest was "compelling evidence" that prove that aliens crashed in the area decades earlier.[4]
| Alien Encounters: Fact or Fiction | |
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| Starring | Mitch Horowitz, Chrissy Newton |
| Country of origin | United States |
| Original language | English |
| No. of seasons | 1 |
| No. of episodes | 7 |
| Production | |
| Production location | Roswell, New Mexico |
| Running time | 60 minutes |
| Production company | Best Productions LLC |
| Original release | |
| Network | Discovery Channel |
| Release | June 19, 2024 – present |
In an interview about the show, Horowitz pointed to addressing the challenge of "overly credulous" tendencies among the UFO community, while giving a fair hearing to the legitimate evidence and experiences of witnesses, examining each account on the merits.[5] Many of the guests have a background in technology or military service.[5]
References
edit- ^ DiMartino, Michelle (May 29, 2024). "All-New Series "Alien Encounters: Fact or Fiction" Premieres June 19 at 10PM on Discovery Channel". Warner Bros. Discovery press release. Burbank, CA. Retrieved June 23, 2024.
- ^ Cavanaugh, Patrick (May 29, 2024). "Discovery Announces Mysterious New Series Alien Encounters: Fact or Fiction (Exclusive)". ComicBook.com. Nashville, TN. Retrieved June 23, 2024.
- ^ Fishman, Scott (June 19, 2024). "'Alien Encounters: Fact or Fiction' Investigator Chrissy Newton Promises Otherworldly Discoveries". TV Insider. New York, NY. Retrieved June 23, 2024.
- ^ Phelan, Matthew (June 20, 2024). "Geologist unearths mystery metal at Roswell UFO crash site in new doc". MSN. Redmond, WA. Retrieved June 23, 2024.
- ^ a b Ellis, Rick (June 18, 2024). "Q&A: Mitch Horowitz Talks 'Alien Encounters: Fact Or Fiction'". All Your Screens. Minneapolis, MN. Retrieved June 24, 2024.