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Based on his book, The Human Rights Movement, his film Interreflections is different in form from his book. The film is broken up in three different time lines with each scene is an investigation of social issues. There is also a satirical science fiction layer with an antagonist, a protagonist, they're debating life in space.  Start Your Free One Year Trial At Sci-Fi Talk Plus Today 

At number 65 my subscribers picked my interviews from San Diego Comic Con for the animated series Undone. But star Rosa Salazar approached it like doing live action despite it being rotosoped. She was impressed by the painted backgrounds added later which she said look classical. You're hear from the creative team in how this series was put together.  Start Your Free One Year Trial At Sci-Fi Talk Plus 

Interview with Paula Brancotti, Creator Aaron Martin, director Adam McDonald and executive producer Ian Carpenter on this horror series.  Start Your Free One Year Trial At Sci-Fi Talk Plus Today 

Actor who plays Doc Holliday on this series talks coming back for the last season. He's Your Huckleberry. Start Your Free One Year Trial For Sci-Fi Talk Plus Today 

The animated film's producer talked about what elements of the story from the comic had to be in this movie. He talks about his voice cast including David Dastmalchian, Naya Rivera, Troy Baker, and getting Jack Quaid before his role in The Boys. It was important to keep the Holiday killer vague to show up unexpectedly.  Start Your Free One Year Trial at Sci-Fi Talk Plus today.   

Charlie and Max Carver who play the twin bouncers at the Iceberg Club cited Robert Pattison's high energy in their fight scenes together. They brought their unspoken twin bond to help establish the bond between their characters. Production designer James Chinlund tells me about designing the Riddler's apartment that helped define who he was, plus the design of the Iceberg Club.  Start Your Free One Year Trial at Sci-Fi Talk Plus today   

My Subscribers at number 32 selected the costume designer for "The Changeling".  I dive into the world of costume design with the incredibly talented Ane Crabtree. In this episode, Ane shares her unique approach to designing costumes, discussing how music guides her creativity and how she incorporates diverse cultural influences into her work. Join us as we explore Ane's process, her inspiration behind the costumes for "The Changeling," and the transformative nature of her fittings for actors. We'll also discuss Ane's experiences with "The Handmaid's Tale," the impact of her work, and its eventual placement in the Smithsonian collection.  Start Your Free One Year Trial At Sci-Fi Talk Plus today  

Welcome back to Exploring Humanity Through Sci-Fi.  In this episode, host Tony Tellado sits down with Richard Ashley Hamilton, the creative mind behind the graphic novel series "Scoop." Richard shares the inspirations behind the third and upcoming fourth volumes of his series, blending sci-fi, mystery, and Cuban-American culture. They dive into Richard's fascinating experiences—from interning at CNN during the infamous Versace murder case, to working with animation legends like Guillermo del Toro and on hit franchises such as "How to Train Your Dragon." You'll also get a behind-the-scenes look at how his Miami upbringing and love of comics shaped his approach to storytelling, and hear about his collaboration with illustrator Pablo Andres. The conversation touches on the nuances of bilingual life, why specificity in storytelling resonates, and thoughts on recent and upcoming adaptations in the sci-fi and fantasy world. Whether you're a fan of graphic novels, comics, or just a good mystery, this episode is packed with insights on creativity, culture, and the power of genre storytelling. Start Your Free One Year Trial At Sci-Fi Talk Plus  

John Heller is the Visual Effects Supervisor of the alternate worlds sci-fi series, Dark Matter. He describes the challenges and rules relating to the alternate universes in the series, they had to follow. Another challenge was the different versions of Chicago to create from dystopian to ultra-modern. And there's the box too. What effects were used ?  Start Your Free One year Trial At Sci-Fi Talk Plus Today

She was the President of the county in the series.  Start Your Free One Year Trial At Sci-Fi Talk Plus  

The co-founder of Legion M reflects on the five year journey of the company. Start Your Free One Year Trial At Sci-Fi Talk Plus, Today.

Talented hair and make-up designer tells me about going basic in the design of both for Silo. A challenge was Rebecca Ferguson's underwater scenes where her wigs and tattoo's had to be re-applied each time she came out after filming in the water tank. We discuss the collaboration with other departments and the actor themselves to create the character fully. Start Your Free One Year Trial For Sci-Fi Talk Plus Today.  

A Sci-Fi Talk Plus episode preview on a commericial free episode of Rewind. This episode explores how Rebecca Ferguson found her character of Juliet. Harry Walter on her character's isolation and yet a connection to this dystopian community. Avi Nash clues on in his IT worker who dreams of better days, while Shane McRae and Remmie Milner try to keep the Silo running. Insights available from author Hugh Howey and showrunner Graham Yost. This is available here for only 30 days then it will be only on Sci-Fi Talk Plus. On Plus, will be a video version as well. Start Your Free One Year Trial At Sci-Fi Talk Plus 

Talented designer that worked on Peaky Blinders and Humans took on the challenge of designing a new Silo using the existing sets. There was a chore to design the bridge, along with Steve Zahn's quarters as Solo. Sets where also desconstructed to reflect the elements of the plot. We touch on Peaky Blinders as well.  Start Your Free One Year Trial On Sci-Fi Talk Plus Today.

Welcome to another episode of Exploring Humanity Through Sci-Fi. A deep dive into the world of Octavia Butler, the legendary science fiction writer whose groundbreaking work continues to shape the genre and challenge the way we look at our society. Host Tony Tellado is joined by guests Damien Duffy and John Jennings, the minds behind the graphic novel adaptations of Butler's iconic works, including "Kindred" and, most recently, "Parable of the Talents." In this episode, Tony shares his own personal encounter with Octavia Butler, setting the stage for a heartfelt discussion about her influence, vision, and the challenges of adapting her complex and prescient novels into the graphic format. Damien and John offer behind-the-scenes insights into their creative process, the collaborative efforts involved, and the unique storytelling opportunities presented by "Parable of the Talents." Together, they reflect on Butler's legacy, the importance of amplifying Black women's voices in literature, and the ongoing impact her work has on readers and creators alike. Whether you're a longtime fan of Butler's novels or discovering her work for the first time, this episode offers an inspiring look at how visionary science fiction continues to explore—and expand—what it means to be human. Start Your Free One Trial Today For Sci-Fi Talk Pluss

Brad Meyer and Jeff Shiffman work their sound magic in making explosions, portal sounds, and even more quieter moments come alive for Invincible season three. We chat about those portals and the layered sounds to make you believe to make it as realistic as possible. Sound creation, enhancement, mixing those elements with dialogue, and music makes the mix.  Start Your Free One Trial Today at Sci-Fi Talk Plus

Author of a  book on Batman The Animated Series talks about Dark or Bat Deco in the series. Start Your Free One Year Trial At Sci-Fi Talk Plus Today

After I pointed out how well the make techinques are melded in Grimm, this make-up designer gives me his thoughts.  Start Your Free One Trial At Sci-Fi Talk Plus Today  

This episode has director on What If ? describe The Watcher as the voice of the author and how Jeffrey Wright makes him the soul of the series. Walking Dead Dead City actors Kim Coates, Dascha Polanco and Gaius Charles describe how their character's survival instinct kicks in to survive the New York City in the series.  Louise Coles , make-up and hair designer in the series, Silo tells me that she strips away what they have, no hair products, citing shiny skin on the characters. Much more in the episode.  Start Your Free One Year Free Trial On Sci-Fi Talk Plus, Now  

A unique graphic novel that at its core is a father-daughter relationship where both get intangled in a murder case starting in 1981 and ending in 1995. We chat about his creative process where he writes then draws the comic bringing into its own life. We chat about his time on Marvel's What If and how Chadwick Boseman had an impactful moment.  Start Your Free One Year Trial On Sci-Fi Talk Plus, Today

Kim Coates,  Dascha Polanco and Gaius Charles talk about stepping into the established Walking Dead universe with their characters. They describe how the writing informed their characters and adapting to the New York City of this world. Kim Coates was impressed by the fanbase, Dascha Polanco used their ROTC training to good use, and Gaius Charles tells me about his character of Perlie's complex relationship with Negan.  Start Your Free One Year Trial At Sci-Fi Talk Plus, today. 

From Second City to Star Trek Picard, Todd Stashwick's career has taken many an interesting turn. He credited Terry Matalas for creating his character of Liam Shaw citing the he is the composer, and I am the singer. He talks about having an ex-borg as a first officer to confront his fears. We also chat about playing in the world of Oz.  Start Your Free One Year Trial At Sci-Fi Talk Plus

The talented actor talked about playing Dev-Em on Krypton and did his reserach on the character's history. He liked that the character played both sides of the fence which is very DC. He talked about his character's loves and loyalty.  Start Your Free One Year Trial At Sci-Fi Talk Plus 

I spoke on the red carpet at a Nat Geo event with Oscar winner Geoffrey Rush who played the older Albert Einstein, Johnny Flynn who played the younger Albert Einstein and Emily Watson who played Elsa Einstein later in life.

The host and creator of Flash Forward Podcast, Rose Evelth talked to me in 2021 about this great concept. It's no longer airing new episodes but you can still listen at Flash Forward  Start Your Free One Year Trial At Sci-Fi Talk Plus Today

Mark Wade is a comic legend known for his DC classics on The Flash, Kingdom Come, and Superman Birthright. He's also known for writing Marvel titles like Captain America, The Fantastic Four, and Daredevil. Marc shares his love of Superman and what it meant to him as a youth.  Start Your Free Trial At Sci-Fi Talk Plus Now

This week, Sydney Sweeney goes sci-fi, Minecraft and Sinners Revive box office, Mortuary Assistant casts two . John Rhys Davies has a new horror film about a very old cave creature. There's also news on John Wick 5 may be different from the rest. This and more. Start Your Free One Year Trial At Sci-Fi Talk Plus, Today

In this episode, we go behind the scenes with Julie Nathanson, the voice of Gilda Dent in Batman: The Long Halloween. From booking her first major voiceover role to the gritty realities of building a sustainable career in the entertainment industry, this conversation is a masterclass in grit, growth, and self-expression. She opens up about her unconventional path into voice acting, what it really takes to land iconic roles. Ignoring the versions of the character, Julie Nathason told me that Gilda Dent came alive for her. Like her husband, Harvey, she also shares a duality. 

I chatted with Bryan Kreutz and Lili Fox-Lim who host the channel as we talk about their show plus so much Star Trek too.  Start Your Free One Year Trial At Sci-Fi Talk Plus Now  

Prolific writer tells us about his new comic Adventures of Ulysses Monarch about an adventurer that retrieves artifacts in the year 3027. Marc hinted that there are number Arrow easter eggs in this comic series. We chat about the Arrowverse a bit and look forward to a new Planet Of The Apes comic he has written based on the original movies not the current ones.  Start Your Free One Year Trial at Sci-Fi Talk Plus

Sit down interviews with Hannah John-Kamen, Julia Louis-Dreyfus , Sebastian Stan, Wyatt Russell, and director Jake Schreier. They discuss, Is Valentina, a villain, Hannah John-Kamen discovers yoga, John Walker finds himself in a bad situation, and Jake Schreier talks how his work on previous Spider-Man film helped him to direct this movie. Start Your Free One Year Trial At Sci-Fi Talk Plus Today

Florence Pugh who is "Yelena Belova" & David Harbour  who is "Alexei Shostakov/Red Guardian" talk about how their characters had to deal with Natasha's death and the state they are in at the start of the movie. They also comment on the misfit nature of the Thunderbolts. Special thanks to Marvel Studios for the audio.  Start your free one year free trial at Sci-Fi Talk Plus Now!!  

Murderbot is a series about an android that has human elements like skin, and he is to act as a sec unit or a security unit. This is a refurbished model, and he's assigned to protect colonists on the remote world who work for a company to find minerals. The series is based on novels by Martha Wells. The series creators told me that Wells hit on something on her books. They adapted the series casting Alexander Skarsgård as the Murderbot and surrounding him with actors, David Dastmalchian, Noma Dumezweni, Akshay Khanna, Tamara Podemski , Tattiawna Jones, and Sabrina Wu. We'll hear from all of them as the series explores the Murderbot's role in this world.  Start Your Free One Year Trial At Sci-Fi Talk Plus  

A vintage conversation with a Batman legend. Kevin talked to me about his days graduating Julliard at 21, then moving on to daytime television. During his audition for Batman The Animated Series, he remarked that Batman is Hamlet which surprised the producers. We chat about recording with the cast and his work with Mark Hamill and Tim Daly. A legend.  Start Your Free One Year Trial on Sci-Fi Talk Plus, Now 

The actor talks about his son's epilepsy and his efforts to bring awareness. We also chat about Heroes and his character of Matt Parkman and looked forward to more. Start Your Free One Trial At Sci-Fi Talk Plus Now   

This is Trek Tuesday, another special by Volume 4, and we have two conversations.First, At a junket for another TV series, I had a chance to chat with F. Murray Abraham, and he told me an interesting story about Star Trek Insurrection. Morgan Shepard is a great actor. He's had a distinguished career. Unfortunately, we did lose him a few years ago. He's been on Star Trek The Next Generation several times, and we talk about that a little bit, but his last appearance, it turned out to be, was one of the Vulcan council of the Vulcan Science Academy, that Spock had applied for membership. That's a key moment in Spock's life, and Zachary Quinto was the only actor that did that scene from Spock's life. Start Your Free One Year Trial Today For Sci-Fi Talk Plus

In this inspiring conversation, Jeanine Mason—actress, dancer, and the newest star of Roswell, New Mexico and Netflix's WondLa—opens up about her ever-evolving creative journey. Jeanine shares her reflections on artistry, identity, and how to trust yourself through reinvention.  Start Your Free One Year Trial At Sci-Fi Talk Plus Now.

A sit down with the stars of Andor to dive deep into the emotional core of the series. Diego Luna (Cassian Andor), Adria Arjona (Bix Caleen), Denise Gough (Dedra Meero), and Kyle Soller (Syril Karn) join us to discuss the complex relationships that define their characters. Hear firsthand how they approached building tension, loyalty, and betrayal within the world of Andor — and what makes this chapter of the Star Wars saga one of the most gripping yet. Start Your Free One Year Trial On Sci-Fi Talk Plus today 

From Star Wars Celebration, we unpack why Andor has become a breakout favorite—not just among fans, but among creators too. This isn't your typical Star Wars tale. It's grounded. It's gritty. And it's full of slow-burn tension that pays off in major ways. Interviews include Diego Luna, Denise Gough, Genevieve O'Reilly , and more of the cast. Plus showrunner Tony Gilroy gives his thoughts on the experience. Start Your Free One Year Trial At Sci-Fi Talk Plus 

Welcome to another episode of Exploring Humanity Through Sci-Fi, In this Time Capsule edition, we kick things off with Nicole Northridge, the talented production designer for "Silo" Season 2, as she reveals the secrets to building the rich, atmospheric environments that define the series—including the art of transforming a set to create an entirely new silo. Next, we dive into the world of animation sound with Brad Meyer and Jeff Shiffman, the masterminds behind the audio of "Invincible" Season 2. From seamlessly integrating subtle city sounds to crafting powerful emotional moments, they share how sound shapes the storytelling experience. We then shift dimensions with John Heller, visual effects supervisor for "Dark Matter," who unpacks the creative challenges of designing unique alternate worlds and ensuring each universe has its own distinct look and feel. Rounding out the episode, Janine Mason joins us to discuss giving voice and emotional depth to Eva Nine in "Wandla," capturing the innocence and savvy that endear her character to fans of all ages. Finally, we spotlight a deeply personal cause as "Star Trek" favorites John Billingsley, Jonathan Frakes, and Armin Shimerman, Juan Carlos Coto, and Kitty Winn reflect on their experiences with pancreatic cancer and the importance of community and support through the Purple Stride Walk. Start Your Free One Year Trial To Sci-Fi Talk Plus Now

Welcome to a brand new episode of Exploring Humanity Through Sci-Fi. On this week's Explore Weekly, an episode is packed with exciting headlines—most notably, a rundown of the newly announced Star Wars projects revealed at Star Wars Celebration in Tokyo, including a standalone Star Wars Starfighter movie starring Ryan Gosling and directed by Shawn Levy, as well as updates on other anticipated films and series set in the galaxy far, far away. You'll also hear reviews and previews from across the genre spectrum, including a look at Andor Season 2, the upcoming Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow film, and an insightful review of the unique Cinderella retelling, The Ugly Stepsister. Plus, there's fresh casting news for the animated Animal Farm adaptation, updates on the next Godzilla vs. Kong sequel, and a detailed discussion on the heart-stopping twist in HBO's The Last of Us. The episode wraps up with insights on Alexander Skarsgård's new role in Murderbot, a nostalgic ranking of performances in John Carpenter's The Thing, and lots more.  Start Your Free One Trial Of Sci-Fi Talk Plus  

Welcome to another episode of Exploring Humanity Through Sci-Fi. Today, we're taking you back to season one of Surreal Estate, the hit SyFy series that puts a supernatural spin on haunted house real estate. Host Tony Tellado sits down with special guest Tennille Read, who played Megan Donovan, a pragmatic and skeptical med student who inherits a mysteriously haunted house with a life of its own. Tennille dives into what it was like bringing Megan to life—a character torn between logic and the paranormal—as she navigates spooky occurrences, a tangled love life, and a not-so-average real estate agent, Luke Roman. Tennille shares behind-the-scenes stories about the striking set, working opposite Tim Rozon, and how the show skillfully blends horror, humor, and genuine heart. We also get an insider peek at on-set special effects, the challenges of filming during the height of COVID-19 in the hauntingly beautiful St. John's, Newfoundland, and teases about Megan's journey as she confronts both haunted hallways and her own personal crossroads.    Start Your Free Trial For Sci-Fi Talk Plus Today

Welcome to Trek Tuesday on Exploring Humanity Through Sci-Fi, where I dive deep into all things Star Trek.  In this episode, host Tony Tellado celebrates one of the most beloved Star Trek: The Next Generation episodes—“The Inner Light.” Partly inspired by a George Harrison Beatles song and rooted in Taoist philosophy, “The Inner Light” takes Captain Picard on a powerful journey as he lives 4o years of the life of the scientist Kamin. Joining Tony is actor Richard Riehle, known for playing Kamin's close friend Batai , who shares behind-the-scenes stories about the making of this iconic episode, his experiences working alongside Patrick Stewart, and the camaraderie built on set. Richard also reminisces about his time on Star Trek: Voyager and the unforgettable moments he shared with the cast. Plus, we reflect on the legacy of Picard's Ressikan flute and “The Inner Light's” lasting impact on Star Trek fans and the franchise as a whole.  Start Your Free Trial On Sci-Fi Talk Plus, Today. 

Welcome to today's episode of Exploring Humanity Through Sci-Fi,  where I dive deep into the world of science fiction to understand ourselves a little better. In this special installment, I take us on a nostalgic journey back to the atomic age with a spotlight on the classic 1954 film, Them. Against the backdrop of 1950s nuclear paranoia, Them pits humanity against giant, mutated ants in a chilling cautionary tale about the unintended consequences of nuclear testing. We'll explore the film's plot, its standout cast—featuring names like James Whitmore, James Arness, and even a young Leonard Nimoy—and the pioneering production techniques that brought these monstrous creatures to life before the age of CGI. We'll also uncover fascinating behind-the-scenes details, discuss the film's critical reception and lasting legacy, and trace its influence on everything from Japanese kaiju flicks to modern video games and pop culture. Start Your Free One Year Trial At Sci-Fi Talk Plus today