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Author Martha Wells joins LIVE at Seattle Worldcon 2025 to discuss “Murderbot” season 1, adapted by Paul and Chris Weitz for Apple TV+. In episode 356, Luke Elliott & James host their first live-recording in front of a packed room of Martha Wells fans, adding to their “Creative Conversations” series. They kick things off with a special video message from the show's cast for Martha Wells: Noma Dumezweni, Sabrina Wu, Akshay Khanna, Tamara Podemski, Tattiawna Jones, David Dastmalchian, and Alexander Skarsgård! Topics include: the original idea that led to Murderbot's creation, surprise insights into herself after reader reactions, her input and thoughts on the casting of the series' biggest role, her visit to the set (and what she got to take home), and why she pushes back at fans surprised by the show's more comedic tone. Pickup All Systems Red or any of the novels they've covered at the Ink to Film Bookshop! https://bookshop.org/shop/inktofilm Support Ink to Film on Patreon for bonus content, merch, and the ability to vote on upcoming projects! https://www.patreon.com/inktofilm Ink to Film's Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, Bluesky (@inktofilm) Home Base: inktofilm.com Martha Wells Website: www.marthawells.com IG: https://www.instagram.com/marthawellswriter/ Bluesky https://bsky.app/profile/marthawells.com Luke Elliott Website: www.lukeelliottauthor.com Social Media: https://www.lukeelliottauthor.com/social Writing: https://www.lukeelliottauthor.com/publications James Bailey Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/jamebail.bsky.social IG: https://www.instagram.com/jamebail/
Murderbot: Episode 2 "Eye Contact" Things take a turn as Bharadwaj and Mensah risk everything to investigate a mysterious location. Later, Gurathin confronts Murder Bot. Feedback : blackgirlcouch@gmail.com (audio/written) Tumblr: blackgirlcouch Youtube: ChristinaBCG Instagram: @blackgirlcouch
Send us a textWe cover episodes 5 and 6 of season one of Murderbot, "Rogue War Tracker: Infinite" and "Command Feed". Anna serenades us all, Joe describes the genealogy of Sanctuary Moon, Sarah has kung fu flashbacks, and Mike can't stop calling Ratthi a fuckboi.Spoiler free discussion: 0 - 53:07Book spoilers: 53:08 - 59:15Outtakes and additional shenanigans: 59:16Music from this episode:"Space Desert Blues" by Wolfgang Bütow is licensed under Creative Commons 3.0
In this episode, we dive into the layered performances behind Murderbot, the sci-fi adaptation that's redefining what it means to be human, augmented, and emotionally resilient. Joining us are Noma Dumezweni, who brings a quiet ferocity to Dr. Mensah, and David Dastmalchian, whose portrayal of Gurathin pulses with tension between cybernetic precision and raw humanity. We explore how Noma crafts Mensah's leadership—equal parts empathy and steel—and how David finds the soul within Gurathin's augmented shell. The conversation also touches on the almost utopian, hippie-like existence of the colonists. Plus, David reflects on his chilling role in Late Night With The Devil, and how playing Gurathin offered a very different kind of psychological terrain. Mensah's Moral Compass: Noma shares how she approached the character's deep compassion without compromising her authority, revealing the emotional intelligence behind Mensah's decisions. Gurathin's Duality: David discusses the tension between Gurathin's cybernetic enhancements and his very human skepticism—especially toward Murderbot—and how that conflict shaped his performance. From Devil to Data: David reflects on Late Night With The Devil, the psychological toll of playing a character unraveling on live TV, and how Gurathin's internal battles offered a quieter, more introspective challenge. Start Your Free One Year Trial for Sci-Fi Talk Plus Today
This week, Aaron and Leyla travel to the Corporation Rim to go rogue with Murderbot! Join us to wish for more serious hippies, be haunted by the movie Antz, and nitpick medical accuracy. --- Our theme song is "Obsolete" by Keshco, from the album "Filmmaker's Reference Kit Volume 2." Our other projects: Aaron's TTRPGs Aaron's TTRPG Reviews aavoigt.com
Murderbot: Episode 1 "FreeCommerce" Suspicion begins to grow within the PreservationAux team as Murderbot's newfound free will leads to his erratic behavior in his new assignment. Feedback : blackgirlcouch@gmail.com (audio/written) Tumblr: blackgirlcouch Youtube: ChristinaBCG Instagram: @blackgirlcouch
Send us a textWe cover episodes 3 and 4 of season one of Murderbot, "Risk Assessment" and "Escape Velocity Protocol". Mike is a gun-totin' gay, Joe demands respect for Wonder Woman, Anna discusses the effect of Ratthi on insurance premiums, and Sarah hatches vegetarian conspiracies.Spoiler free discussion: 0 - 44:40Book spoilers: 44:40 - 51:30Outtakes and additional shenanigans: 51:30 - 56:05Music from this episode:"Space Desert Blues" by Wolfgang Bütow is licensed under Creative Commons 3.0
محتويات الحلقة 00:02:26 تعليقات المستمعين 00:31:33 أخبار المسلسلات تجدد مسلسل Invincible الموافقة على بدء مسلسل Nola King تقييم مسلسل Code of Silence الموافقة على بدء العمل على مسلسل Assassin's Creed الغاء مسلسل Fubar بعد موسمين إلغاء مسلسل Resident Alien 00:52:35 مسلسلات شهر أغسطس Chief Of War Eyes Of Wakanda Outlander: Blood of My Blood Alien: Earth 01:01:08 مسلسل الحلقة Murderbot الحضور: علوش ، علي ، يحيى
This week Dan and Chris catch up on some recent TV news including all the reasons Dan hates Disney, the future of WWE on ESPN, Hulu being phased out and some renewals and cancellations. Plus we discuss the trailer for The Paper and review Department Q and Murderbot. We also discuss Dexter Ressurection, the King of the Hill revival and Happy Gilmore 2.
This week, we're talking about All Systems Red by Martha Wells, the first novella in the Murderbot Diaries series-and it's safe to say we're officially obsessed. With a title like Murderbot, you'd expect chaos (and there's plenty), but what really caught us is the dry humor, the unexpected heart, and one of the most relatable AI narrators we've ever met.In this episode, we dive into Murderbot's struggle with autonomy, its complicated relationship with humans, and how this quick-paced sci-fi story manages to balance action, existential questions, and awkward social interactions, all in under 150 pages.Whether you're new to the series or already binge-reading the sequels, come hang out as we break down what makes All Systems Red such a smart, funny, and surprisingly emotional ride through the galaxy.Support the showRecommend us a Book!If there's a book you want to recommend to us to read, just send us a message/email and we'll pop it on our long list (but please read our review policy on our website first for the books we accept).Social MediaWebsite: https://teachingmycattoread.wordpress.com/Email: teachingmycattoread@gmail.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/teachmycat2read/Tumblr: https://teachingmycattoread.tumblr.comYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFXi9LNQv8SBQt8ilgTZXtQListener Surveyhttps://forms.gle/TBZUBH4SK8dez8RP9
Send us a textNow that our wandering co-host is back from vacation, we finally discuss Murderbot episodes 1 and 2, "FreeCommerce" and "Eye Contact". Anna checks herself before she wrecks herself, Mike's not allowed near Akshay Khanna, Joe likes himself a slow burn, and Sarah wants to solve problems with invisibility.Music from this episode:"Space Desert Blues" by Wolfgang Bütow is licensed under Creative Commons 3.0
Russ and I catch up with this week's episode of Outdated References. Russ watched the new Superman film and does his best to not spoil it for me because I am is waiting to watch it with my brother, Adam , when he comes into town later in the month of July. There's no main show topic this week as we are waiting for "Star Trek Strange New Worlds" and Marvel's "Fantastic Four: The First Step" to drop later this month but we have a slew of shows to recommend, old and new. Mainly, go watch Gilded Age. We absolutely love this show. --Nathan
Langeweile kurz vorm Wochenende? Lee und Classic Dave regeln mit 6 verschiedenen Punktevergaben. Boom!
We Got This With Mark and Hal welcomes back David Dastmalchian to settle a series of small topics
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Micsoda meglepetés, a változatosság kedvéért ismét egy Apple sorozatról beszél triónk, ahol egy öntudatra ébredt robot életébe kapunk bepillantást. Ennek a humoros köntösbe bújtatott sci-finek a főszereplője Alexander Skarsgård de más ismertebb arcok is felbukkannak.
NEWS - New PREDATOR: BADLANDS trailer - MURDERBOT renewed for s02 - AVATAR: FIRE AND ASH trailer - First STAR TREK: STARFLEET ACADEMY trailer - George Lucas at Comicon and "The Lucas Museum of Narrative Art" OGTW - Becker: THE SANDMAN - Diaz: finished LIVESUIT by James S.A. Corey, started/finished THE FOURTH CONSORT by Edward Ashton, ONI comics from my friend MAIN TOPIC: It's summertime, so Joe and Michael have been traveling the last couple of weeks, but they are back now to give their takes on SUPERMAN. They have said for months that Gunn had to stick the landing in order for the DCU to have a chance. So, did he? Listen and find out their thoughts. But what did you think? Let the team know! Welcome to the Kybercast! #Superman #DCU #TheSandman #Murderbot #AvatarFireandAsh #StarTrekStarfleetAcademy #TheLucasMuseumOfNarrativeArt #TheMercyOfGods #Livesuit #TheFourthConsort
Designing a future where human life feels disposable — and deeply familiar — takes creative nerve, dark humor, and a fearless approach to world-building. This week on Below the Line, Skid is joined by Production Designer Sue Chan to talk about her work on Murderbot, the new Apple TV+ series based on Martha Wells' bestselling novellas. Sue breaks down how she and her team designed a future full of corporate dread, practical machinery, and sly visual comedy — all while making the world feel tactile rather than CG-slick. We discuss: Developing the look of a far-future society built around exploitation, automation, and control How inflatable tech, 3D-printed architecture, and lightweight materials shaped the show's practical builds Establishing a visual language that's grounded in reality but laced with satire Designing Sanctuary Moon, the soap-opera-within-the-show, as a technicolor contrast to Murderbot's grey, corporate environments Using shapes, signage, and spatial hierarchy to reinforce themes of capitalism and class division The creative and political process behind Murderbot's helmet: the mask design that divided the studio and delighted Skarsgård Working with VFX and costumes to build a unified visual tone across departments Embracing “conscious contrasts” between the emotional tone of a scene and its visual environment Sue also reflects on the challenge of building a world that feels both foreign and uncomfortably familiar — and why the best production design does more than just look good.
In unserer aktuellen Podcast-Folge nehmen wir euch mit auf eine Reise durch die aufregendsten Film- und Serienpremieren des Jahres 2025. Ob Sci-Fi, Thriller oder Comedy – dieses Jahr hat einiges zu bieten! „Bring Her Back“ ist ein intensiver Psychothriller, der mit seiner düsteren Atmosphäre und starken Hauptdarstellerin für Gänsehaut sorgt. „The Fantastic Four: First Steps“ markiert Marvels mutigen Neustart der ikonischen Superheldenfamilie. Mit einem neuen Cast und frischer Storyline wird das Franchise neu belebt. „Lilo & Stitch (2025)“ bringt den beliebten Disney-Klassiker zurück – diesmal als Live-Action-Remake mit modernem CGI und hawaiianischem Flair. „Fountain of Youth“, inszeniert von Guy Ritchie, ist ein actiongeladenes Abenteuer mit Mystery-Elementen. Natalie Portman und John Krasinski spielen ein entfremdetes Geschwisterpaar, das sich auf die Suche nach dem sagenumwobenen Jungbrunnen begibt. Der Film kombiniert Schatzsuche, Familienkonflikte und globale Intrigen – ein echtes Highlight auf Apple TV+. „The Amateur“ ist ein packender Thriller über einen CIA-Kryptologen (Rami Malek), der nach dem Tod seiner Frau eine persönliche Mission startet. Regie führt James Hawes, das Drehbuch stammt von Ken Nolan und Gary Spinelli. Mit dabei sind Laurence Fishburne, Rachel Brosnahan und Jon Bernthal. Auch Serienfans kommen auf ihre Kosten: „STICK“ ist eine charmante Golf-Comedy mit Owen Wilson als gescheitertem Profi, der einem jungen Talent zum Durchbruch verhelfen will. Die Serie punktet mit Humor, Herz und einem starken Cast. „MURDERBOT“ basiert auf der preisgekrönten Buchreihe von Martha Wells. Alexander Skarsgård spielt einen selbstgehackten Sicherheitsandroiden, der lieber Serien schaut als Menschen rettet – und dabei doch immer wieder in emotionale Konflikte gerät. Die Serie ist eine Mischung aus Sci-Fi, Action und philosophischer Tiefe. Jetzt reinhören und mitdiskutieren – überall, wo es Podcasts gibt! Timecodes: 00:00:00 Einleitung 00:02:25 Bring Her Back 00:15:12 Wir tippen den nächsten Sneak-Film 00:18:56 The Fantastic Four: First Steps 00:38:45 Kinocharts und Neustarts 00:41:56 Fountain of Youth 00:45:20 The Amateur 00:46:00 Lilo und Stitch 2025 00:50:03 Coyote vs. Acme 00:52:16 Stick 00:56:22 Murderbot 01:01:26 Streamingtipps 01:02:17 Ausklang -
È l'ultimo giorno di scuola. Fa caldo, molto caldo. Così tanto che il condizionatore è rotto e l'unica cosa che riusciamo a fare è… parlare a ruota libera. Di tutto: della reunion degli Oasis (e del cane di Liam Gallagher), della nostalgia generazionale, di correre in vacanza, della sicurezza in montagna, di zanzare, zecche e lupi. Ma anche di Bruce Springsteen, Pink Floyd, Valerio Mastandrea, serie TV (Mobland, Murderbot, Squid Game), meditazione, ricordi d'infanzia e mosche illuminate.Un episodio disordinato, divertito e sudato. Forse l'ultimo con il titolo Fuorisoglia. O forse no.Scrivici e facci sapere cosa ne pensi: info@runlovers.it oppure su Instagram.
This week we're talking about Murderbot, Murder By Phone, and Frankenhooker. Show music by HeartBeatHero and OGRE. Support the show! Get up to 2 months free podcasting service with our Libsyn code OZONE
SummaryIn this episode of The Main Attraction Podcast, hosts Justin Strawn and Ryan Nelson discuss their top 10 TV shows of 2025, reflecting on the overall quality of television this year. They explore various series, including 'The Righteous Gemstones', 'The White Lotus', 'The Studio', 'The Last of Us', 'The Bear', 'Poker Face', 'The Rehearsal', 'Murderbot', 'Adolescence', 'Severance', and 'Andor'. The conversation delves into personal connections to the shows, narrative strengths and weaknesses, and the cultural relevance of certain series. They also look ahead to upcoming shows and share their excitement for future content.Chapters00:00 Introduction to the Podcast and Hosts02:02 Overview of 2025 Television Landscape04:43 Top 10 TV Shows Countdown Begins07:50 Discussion of Individual Shows: Highlights and Insights14:26 Midway Review of Top Shows16:42 Continuing the Countdown: More Show Insights22:46 Final Thoughts on Top Shows and Future Expectations24:19 Binge-Worthy Shows and Recommendations25:47 Exploring 'Adolescence' and Its Impact28:11 Diving into 'Severance' and Its Unique Narrative31:01 The Genius of 'The Rehearsal'34:07 The Pitt: A Medical Drama That Stands Out36:37 The Mastery of 'Andor' and Its Relevance41:32 Upcoming Shows and Future Anticipations
#Podcast #WWE #Moviereviews #TVreviews #wrestlingreview Marc and Bryon are back this week, giving our reviews of Murderbot & the Fantastic 4: Frist Steps Review. Bryon makes a confession and makes Hot Dog Summer a thing. We then give our predictions for this weekend's WWE Summer Slam 2025. We will be back 2nd week of August. #summerslam #murderbot #hotdogsummer #mondaynightrawhighlights #smackdown Upcoming Comics Show: Cliff's Con Sunday, August 31st, from 10am to 3pm Plainville VFW 7 Northwest Drive Plainville, CT 06062
A round-up of some recent TV, starting with Murderbot, taking in Bookish, and finally some thoughts about Poker Face Presented by J.R. Southall, with Jon Arnold, Matt Barber and Ryan Blake
In this episode, Tony, Hector, John and Patrick delve through a very diverse TV lineup. Plenty of insights and good recommendations as always!Shows mentioned: ER, The Pitt, Duster, Terriers, Mobland, Somebody Feed Phil, Conan Must Go, Drag Race (Mexican version), Sandman, Agatha: Coven of Chaos, The Last of Us S2, WandaVision, Man on the Inside, Ironheart, Drag Race All Stars 10, Amazing Race Canada, Trainwreck Poop Cruise, Andor S2, The Bear S4, Murderbot, Warrior.Twitter - Bluesky - Instagram - Website
The word is Rewatch, and the nerds start by discussing classic shows they've been watching again, including their favorite shows to watch over again. Then Andy invites Keith to join him for a trip to Japan, which they are planning to take this fall, along with Andy's brother and his wife. Then Keith talks about a new game he's been working on for a while now and is finally able to talk about: Jerry Garcia's Cosmic Journey! He talks about how that started and how it's going. Then Andy talks about the latest in Fluxx news and mentions a new promo card they'll be giving out at GenCon. He also talks about dismantling a piano. Moving on to media, they discuss Murderbot for a bit, and after dropping the spoiler curtain, they talk about Season 19 of Taskmaster.
On this week's episode Will, Ian and LOOK! It's A Bird, It's a Plane, It's NORA! She's back baybay! Chicago, illness, more illness, you can't keep her down! She's back and she watched her very first movie with-SUPERMAN pg-13 129 minutesDirected by: James Gunn. Starring: David Corenswet, Rachel Brosnahan, Nicholas Hoult, Alan Tudyk, Bradley Cooper, Michael Rooker, Angela Sarafyan, Skylar Gisondo, Wendell Pierce, Beck Bennett, Pom Klementieff, Michael Ian Black, John Cena, Neva Howell, Pruitt Taylor Vince, Mikaela Hoover, Frank Grillo, Edi Gethegi, Nathan Fillion, Isabela Merced, Millie Alcock, Sean Gunn and Many Other Talented People!00:00:30- Welcome Back NORA!00:01:30- First Thoughts00:15:00- Whatcha Been Watchin'? (Ian- Superman: The Movie, Murderbot, South Park. Nora- Days of Thunder, Cocktail, The Color of Money, Minority Report, Tropic Thunder, Far and Away, Love Island: USA, The Bear, Blue, Jurrasic World: Camp Crustaceous, Hard Ticket to Hawaii, Hard Eyes, The Rehearsal, Jurrasic World: Rebirth- Will- Man of Steel, Superman Returns.00:28:00- SUPERMAN00:31:30- Tasty Morsels00:36:30- Rating/Review01:04:00- Totals01:04:30- Next Week/Bye!Patreon: patreon.com/THELastActionCriticsInstagram: @TheLastActionCriticsemail: Thelastactioncritics@gmail.comYoutube.comNext Week: Fantastic Four: First Steps
This week's movie feature is Fantastic Four: First Steps. You can also hear about the season 1 finale of Murderbot along with the series(?) finale of Marvel's Ironheart. If that wasn't enough, there's another tragic episode of Squid Game 3 and another Dexter: Resurrection, plus the latest comic books. 00:00:00 - 00:22:39 Intro & News 00:22:39 - 00:59:12 Comics 00:59:12 - 01:26:46 Murderbot E110 01:26:46 - 02:01:28 Ironheart E106 02:01:28 - 02:47:35 Squid Game E304 02:47:35 - 03:28:38 Dexter: Resurrection E102 03:28:38 - 03:47:48 Fantastic Four: First Steps 03:47:48 - 03:53:01 Outro You can support the show at Patreon.com/GManFromHeck (and get access to the weekly bonus podcast) or at ko-fi.com/GManFromHeck.
We discuss the final four episodes of Season One of Murderbot, then discuss the season as a whole, and then have a long post-script about what project to undertake after we cover one more robot story. (Hint: both possibilities begin with the letter S.)
This Week's Topics: Our favorite Apple TV+ shows this summer Foundation, Murderbot, Prime Target, Severance Episode's chat: https://britishtechnetwork.com/chat/view.php?dt=2025-07-25 Guests: Jeff Gamet, Chuck Joiner, Ben Roethig, Marty Jencius #podcast #apple #technology
This Week's Topics: Our favorite Apple TV+ shows this summer Foundation, Murderbot, Prime Target, Severance Episode's chat: https://britishtechnetwork.com/chat/view.php?dt=2025-07-25 Guests: Jeff Gamet, Chuck Joiner, Ben Roethig, Marty Jencius #podcast #apple #technology
It's just Susan and Cort this week—Kelly's still “swimming with sharks”—but the conversation is packed!They dive into the theme of immigrants and hidden gems, with shoutouts to Superman (yes, he's an immigrant too), the new Superman movie from James Gunn, and hidden cinematic/documentary treasures. Plus, there's plenty of tea on Beyond the Gates, Love Island USA, and what the hell happened to Chelly & Ace?!They also cover: • New cancellations (RIP Duster
It's scary out there — so thank goodness we're taking comfort in some wondrous books, TV shows, comics and movies. What makes a story comforting? And why is a dark horror story sometimes better comfort than a sweet gentle comedy? Plus we talk about the first season of Murderbot, which is about using stories to feel better and also made us feel better in real life. Show notes: www.ouropinionsarecorrect/shownotes
SHOW NOTES/TIME CODES:30--Intro3:00--listener e-mails (crossingstreamstvpodcast@gmail.com)9:20--Murderbot Season Finale talk (spoilers)14:30--Poker Face Season 2 final overview17:00--favorite episodes and guest stars23:30--do we like putting Charlie back on the road?27:30--welcome Raphie Cantor29:00--getting involved with Poker Face, working with Rian Johnson43:00--how does the writers room match senses of humor and style?50:00--creating the Alex/Iguana arc58:30--getting promoted to staff writer, creating the concepts for episode 101:04:15--Guest star interactions on set1:08:00--What We're Watching
Alexander Skarsgård (Murderbot, Melancholia, True Blood) is an Emmy Award-winning actor. Alexander joins the Armchair Expert to discuss accidentally signing up for a month-long cross country ski trek in the South Pole, gaining 25 pounds and long hair in the final season of True Blood because he was prepping to play Tarzan, and how everyone in Sweden exhibits symptoms of No Tall Poppy Syndrome. Alexander and Dax talk about why a sprinkle of anarchy would be good in Sweden, growing up around actors and artists he longed for a dad that drove a Saab, and joining the military as a response to being raised by bohemians. Alexander explains booking his first Hollywood audition for Zoolander, playing AI gone rogue in Murderbot, and whether as a Swede he's liberated from the hedonic treadmill of obsessing about money.Follow Armchair Expert on the Wondery App or wherever you get your podcasts. Watch new content on YouTube or listen to Armchair Expert early and ad-free by joining Wondery+ in the Wondery App, Apple Podcasts, or Spotify. Start your free trial by visiting wondery.com/links/armchair-expert-with-dax-shepard/ now.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
This week features the return of the I Know What You Did Last Summer movie franchise. How does it compare to the original two? Dexter Morgan is back in Dexter: Resurrection. There's also more Squid Game, Ironheart, Murderbot, comic books, and more. 00:00:00 - 00:19:58 Intro & News 00:19:58 - 00:59:45 Comics 00:59:45 - 01:23:05 Murderbot E109 01:23:05 - 02:00:13 Ironheart E105 02:00:13 - 02:31:37 Squid Game E303 02:31:37 - 03:09:03 Dexter: Resurrection E101 03:09:03 - 03:30:00 I Know What You Did Last Summer 03:30:00 - 03:32:44 Outro You can support the show at Patreon.com/GManFromHeck (and get access to the weekly bonus podcast) or at ko-fi.com/GManFromHeck.
Introduction: Minutes 0 to 5:15 I watched Trainwreck: Woodstock 99, The Shark Whisperer and Opus. Chandra loves The Gilded Age and Patience. We both watched Murderbot. Royals: Minutes 5:15 to 22:30 Last weekend French President Macron made a state visit to the UK. Will and Kate were only there to welcome the Macrons. They were sidelined during most of the visit, and then went to the state banquet with a last minute confirmation. Their fashion choices at dinner seemed pointed. William did not wear the Windsor men's uniform including red cloth on the collar and we learned that was deliberate because he's going to do things differently when he's king! Kate did not wear white like all of the other women and instead wore a red Givenchy gown. We then heard that Kate was sending a message to Meghan considering that Givenchy designed Meghan's wedding gown. William and Kate did not pose for photos at the dinner with the Macrons, as is typical at state dinners. Kate's assistant/stylist Natasha Archer stepped down last week after 15 years. When Archer left she made her Instagram public, either deliberately or through incompetence. She was initially following over 1,700 accounts including so many of Meghan's close friends and collaborators. These are people she would have no other reason to follow other than to stalk Meghan. Archer did a mass unfollow after that and now she's only following around 300 people. It took days for the British press to pick up that story but it's now in the Daily Mail. Kate has copied Meghan's outfits, heels and sneakers openly for years. We wonder if leaving her Instagram public is a deliberate move by Archer. I play a segment from Zoom where we talked about this. Representatives for The Sussexes and King Charles had a “peace summit” meeting in London last week at a private club. This was between the Sussexes' representative in the UK, Liam Maguire, their new communications director, Meredith Maines, and Charles' communications director, Tobyn Andreae. Andreae was hired by Charles in 2022 and he's a former editor of The Daily Mail and The Mail on Sunday. The Mail on Sunday got an exclusive story about the summit, which was clearly from Andreae. Sources told The Telegraph that Harry's side definitely didn't leak the news of the peace summit. Chandra doesn't think Harry was surprised by the leak though. No one from William's side was invited, but they kept leaking stories about how enraged William is at the Sussexes. William took it personally that Harry and Charles's representatives met. Meanwhile there were all these stories about how William will never forgive Harry, but Harry and Meghan need to apologize and come back to do royal work. Will and Kate's Wimbledon outing was reportedly ruined after news of the peace summit broke. We talk about how childish Prince William is and how he's like Trump. I say Kate is the British Melania, but Chandra thinks she's like Ivanka. There was a story last month in The Telegraph about how Charles wants Harry and his family at his funeral. The Daily Beast reported that Charles' rep Tobyn Andreae tried to shut that story down before it was published and warned the royal rota not to pick it up. We talk about how angry and ineffective William always is. Comments of the Week: Minutes 22:30 to end Chandra's comment of the week is from D on the post about Gwyneth Paltrow's dishy biography. My comment of the week is from ariel on the post about the Emmy's nominations. Thanks for listening bitches!
As Paul and Chris Weitz's adaptation rounds out its first season the emphasis on comedy is clear, but how does that compare to the tone of the books by Martha Wells that it's based on? In episode 353, join Luke Elliott & James Bailey as they debate the show's faithfulness, unpack the comedic shift, lobby for slightly longer episodes, and theorize on what might lie ahead in the recently confirmed season 2! ANNOUNCEMENT: Ink to Film is attending WorldCon 2025 in Seattle where they will be interviewing Martha Wells in their first ever live show! Join them on 8/15 @ 4:30PM. More information on WorldCon 2025 can be found here: https://seattlein2025.org/ Pickup All Systems Red or any of the novels they've covered at the Ink to Film Bookshop! https://bookshop.org/shop/inktofilm Support Ink to Film on Patreon for bonus content, merch, and the ability to vote on upcoming projects! https://www.patreon.com/inktofilm Ink to Film's Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, Bluesky (@inktofilm) Home Base: inktofilm.com Luke Elliott Website: www.lukeelliottauthor.com Social Media: https://www.lukeelliottauthor.com/social Writings: https://www.lukeelliottauthor.com/publications James Bailey Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/jamebail.bsky.social IG: https://www.instagram.com/jamebail/
Murderbot season 1 has wrapped and we have thoughts! What would it take to improve this to a 10/10 show? And how are they going to adapt season 2?Next Up: Project Hail Mary by Andy WeirCheck us out on YouTube:https://youtube.com/c/FantologyPodcastChat with us more and support in the links belowhttps://www.fantologybooks.comhttps://discordapp.com/invite/k5efNbGhttps://www.patreon.com/fantology_bookshttp://www.audibletrial.com/Fantologyhttps://www.redbubble.com/people/fantology/shopMusic Credit: Nathan Towns, see more at https://nathantownscomposer.com/
Hey everyone! Welcome back to my show. Today, I’m diving into my thoughts on Superman. Now, I’ve got a bit of a mixed bag here. On a different note, the Murderbot series on Apple TV wrapped up. I’ll share my thoughts on the whole series, plus all the buzz around the Jeffrey Epstein scandal. And let’s not forget about the Diddy trial - I’ll give you my final thoughts on that too. Plus, there’s a whole lot more to talk about, so buckle up and stay tuned! Get 60% off the Magic Mind offer with our link and code https://www.magicmind.com/rwgriffing60 & RWGRIFFIN60 Erik Griffin http://www.erikgriffin.com https://www.patreon.com/ErikGriffin http://twitch.tv/erikgriffingaming https://all-things-erik-griffin.creator-spring.com
MURDERBOT MOVIE REVIEW They Might be Giants once rocked out to the lyrics “Robot parade, robot parade, wave the flags that the robots made”. As any Sci-Fi fanatic knows, the overthrow of man by the cold steel hands of a robot all begins with that first step into the land of free will. Adapted from […]
The Emmys revealed a surprising new streaming power order, Apple looks to take over the F1 circuit, and Murderbot gets a second life. Plus, the most-watched streaming shows aren't what you'd expect.This week on The FULL Experience: Land of the Lost (101 - "Cha-Ka")Next week: Land of the Lost (106 - "The Stranger")Subscribe, get expanded show notes, and past episodes at http://Cordkillers.comSupport Cordkillers at http://Patreon.com/CordkillersYouTube: https://youtu.be/PpApx_MmPmE Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Welcome to Multiverse News, Your source for Information about all your favorite fictional universesConsider our wishes granted, as Tom Holland shared in an interview with Flip Your Wig that Spider-Man: Brand New Day will show Spider-Man in a much more grounded setting than we've previously seen in the MCU. Holland refers back to Spider-Man: No Way Home as having been a fairly restricted set, due to COVID. Brand New Day will feature more real sets and on-location filming, according to the Spidey star.It was all about the blue, red, and yellow this weekend at the box office, with the DCU's first film, Superman, soaring to an excellent $220 million global opening and just beating its domestic estimate of $122 million by catching $125 million in the states. Warner Brothers should be thrilled with the opening since of their latest slate of DC films, only 2017's Wonder Woman and The Batman crossed the $100 million mark during their opening weekends.With last year's banner year of television behind us, buzz about the Emmy's has been hot and today the list of nominations dropped. Favorite of this cast, Severance, leads the drama show pack with 27 total nominations with other cast favorite, The Penguin, close behind with 24. The Studio and The White Lotus each grabbed 23 noms, and Hacks received the most for a comedy show with 14. The Bear continues its award showing as a comedy and a lot of our sci-fi/fantasy favorites such as Andor, Agatha All Along, Dune: Prophecy, and House of the Dragon, didn't scoop any acting noms, but are up for production, costume, and directing - though Andor did snag a nomination for Best Drama Series.The Devil Wears Prada 2 has added Lucy Liu, Justin Theroux, BJ Novak, and Pauline Chalamet to the cast. They join stars of the original movie Meryl Streep, Anne Hathaway, Emily Blunt and Stanley Tucci who will reprise their roles for the sequel.20th Century and Shawn Levy's production company 21 Laps are currently in the early stages of revitalizing the Night at the Museum franchise. Tripper Clancy has been tasked to write the new take. Plot details for the reimaging are currently under wraps. All three original films were directed by Levy, who will remain as producer for the new film.Netflix released the first trailer for season 2 of their hit show Wednesday. Part 1 of the series debuts on August 6 followed by Part 2 on September 3.HBO Max has formally greenlit Stuart Fails to Save the Universe, a Big Bang Theory spin off comedy that will center on comic book shop owner Stuart Bloom played by Kevin Sussman, who had a heavily recurring role on the original CBS series. The show comes from Big Bang Theory co-creators Chuck Lorre, Bill Prady, and Zak Penn — and unlike the original series and its other spinoffs, it will feature a heavy dose of sci-fi alongside its comedy, including multiversal elements.Peacock has set an official release date for The Office spinoff series The Paper. The show will debut its first four episodes on September 4, followed by two new episodes every Thursday through September 25.Murderbot has been renewed for a second season at Apple TV+ after airing its season one finale on July 11.Star Wars creator George Lucas is coming to San Diego Comic-Con for his first-ever panel. Lucas will be joined by filmmaker Guillermo del Toro, and artist and Star Wars prequels production designer Doug Chiang for a panel that will explore the power of illustrated story and offer a sneak peek at the new Lucas Museum of Narrative Art.Guy Ritchie has exited as the director for Amazon MGM Studios‘ sequel movie Road House 2 starring Jake Gyllenhaal.HBO's “Harry Potter” TV series — the long-awaited and much-hyped return to J.K. Rowling's wizarding world — has officially started production at Warner Bros.
On todays episode, Brian, Paul, and Kathleen discuss the best villains in television and MUST come to a unanimous top 5 ranking. Will this debate turn them into villains themselves?!?! Listen and find out... Come hang on the discord and let us know your thoughts on the discussion!!!! Links below :) More BingetownTV Content! ** Check Out Our Podcast on Youtube! Check Out Our Youtube Entertainment Channel! Join the BingetownTV Community Discord (FREE) Follow us on Socials! ** Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/bingetowntv/ Twitter/X - https://twitter.com/bingetowntvpod TikTok- https://www.tiktok.com/@bingetowntv?_t=8gdE279ReTm&_r=1 Support the Pod! Patreon- www.patreon.com/bingetowntv Binge Empire (Fantasy and Sci-Fi shows) - Recently covered The Last of Us. The Core (All Things Apple TV+) - Currently covering Murderbot and Foundation. Final Form (Anime and Animated TV)- Recently covered Invincible Unreal (Reality TV) - Recently covered the Traitors (US) and Survivor LINK- https://beacons.ai/bingetowntv Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Murderbot showrunners Chris and Paul Weitz join to discuss their sci-fi series' blend of chamber thriller, workplace satire, and reluctant hero tale—all orbiting a security unit who just wants to be left alone to binge his stories. They talk robot servitude, world-building exhaustion (“every chair must be a space chair”), and how Alexander Skarsgård's performance brings Scandinavian placidity to a roiling interior monologue. Also: the GOP goes ball(point)istic over Biden's legal use of an autopen. Produced by Corey Wara Production Coordinator Ashley Khan Email us at thegist@mikepesca.com To advertise on the show, contact ad-sales@libsyn.com or visit https://advertising.libsyn.com/TheGist Subscribe to The Gist: https://subscribe.mikepesca.com/ Subscribe to The Gist Youtube Page: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4_bh0wHgk2YfpKf4rg40_g Subscribe to The Gist Instagram Page: GIST INSTAGRAM Follow The Gist List at: Pesca Profundities | Mike Pesca | Substack
This week on The Treatment, Elvis speaks with Murderbot co-creators Chris and Paul Weitz about the Apple TV+ sci-fi comedy series. Then, filmmaker Laurent Bouzereau stops by to break down his new documentary about the 50th anniversary of the summer blockbuster Jaws. And on The Treat, producer Will Packer reveals the film that gives him hope.
This week on The Treatment, Elvis speaks with Murderbot co-creators Chris and Paul Weitz about the Apple TV+ sci-fi comedy series. Then, filmmaker Laurent Bouzereau stops by to break down his new documentary about the 50th anniversary of the summer blockbuster Jaws. And on The Treat, producer Will Packer reveals the film that gives him hope.
Apparently, you can't keep a good grifter down, as Billy McFarland's seven-figure Fyre Fest deal collapsed, so he's hawking the brand on eBay like a box of junk. Meanwhile, Indeed and Glassdoor are laying off over 1,000 workers, probably to pay for the AI that's jacking up our electric bills. Speaking of AI, a Tesla robotaxi crashed itself while Elon Musk's Grok chatbot went full Nazi, which is of course being installed in Teslas "next week." Fittingly, X CEO Linda Yaccarino stepped down and promptly lost her blue check. To cap off the dystopian news, the DOJ is targeting an anti-ICE app developer, the 'click-to-cancel' rule is dead, and you can hack McDonald's with the password ‘123456'. The future is now, and it's dumber than we ever imagined.On the media front, Murderbot gets a second season, and the Jim Henson and The Beach Boys documentaries are must-sees. Sadly, Netflix canceled The Residence. We also got trailers for Neuromancer, Project Hail Mary, and Edgar Wright's The Running Man. Speaking of building the future, we took a deep dive into AI-assisted coding using tools like Cursor, building a functional app in hours with zero original code. It's a stark reminder that while the "free lunch" of AI development is ending, the future for junior coders is already cooked. This glorious new world also includes playing every retro game ever on your phone, thanks to emulators like Delta and PPSSPP and the Backbone controller, which led to a nostalgic dive into the classic soundtracks of Mega Man 2 and Wipeout XL. This all culminated in a personal victory: conquering all 4,678 boards in Mahjong Titan+, freeing us from our porcelain thrones.Sponsors:DeleteMe - Head over to JoinDeleteMe.com/GOG and use the code "GOG" for 20% off.Private Internet Access - Go to GOG.Show/vpn and sign up today. 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Go to SetApp and get started today!!!1Password - Get a great deal on the only password manager recommended by Grumpy Old Geeks! gog.show/1passwordShow notes at https://gog.show/704FOLLOW UPBilly McFarland Says His Seven-Figure Deal to Sell Fyre Fest Has Fallen ThroughOwn FYRE Festival – Iconic Brand, Trademarks, IP, Social Media Assets, and MoreBilly McFarland Is Now Trying to Unload the Fyre Fest Brand on eBayIN THE NEWSIndeed and Glassdoor are cutting more than 1,000 jobsA Tesla robotaxi inexplicably drove into a parked carMajor US power operator says AI and data center demands are pushing prices upAn AI That Promises to “Solve All Diseases” Is About to Test Its First Human Drugs‘Round Them Up': Grok Praises Hitler as Elon Musk's AI Tool Goes Full NaziMusk's Grok 4 launches one day after chatbot generated Hitler praise on XElon Musk says Grok is coming to Tesla vehicles just after it went full HitlerElon Musk Says He's Installing His Racist Grok AI in Teslas "Next Week"X CEO Linda Yaccarino is stepping down after two yearsThey took away Linda Yaccarino's blue check!Six Months Ago NPR Left Twitter. The Effects Have Been NegligibleHow SpaceX is blocking astronomers' view of spaceNew Research Bolsters Freaky Theory That Earth Sits in a Giant Cosmic VoidDOJ goes after US citizen for developing anti-ICE appTrump's FTC Let Lobbyists Kill Popular Click-To-Cancel Rule, Advocates SayEU regulators are once again investigating TikTok over data transfers to ChinaResearchers Jailbreak AI by Flooding It With Bullshit JargonBug Hunters Gain Access to 64 Million McDonald's Job Applicants' Info by Using the Password ‘123456'MEDIA CANDYMurderbotMurderbot is getting a season 2 on Apple TV PlusRapport: Friendship, Solidarity, Communion, Empathy: A Tor Original (The Murderbot Diaries) by Martha WellsNetflix Cancels ‘Pulse' and Shondaland's ‘The Residence' After One Season EachNeuromancer — In Production | Apple TV+PROJECT HAIL MARY Trailer (2025) Ryan GoslingThe Running Man | Official Trailer (2025 Movie) - Edgar Wright, Glen PowellSandman Season 2Animal KingdomGuy Ritchies The CovenantThunderboltsThe Old Guard 2Jim Henson Idea ManThe Beach BoysAMC now warns moviegoers to expect ‘25-30 minutes' of ads and trailersAPPS & DOODADSAnker issues new global power bank recall over fire hazardVisual Studio CodeCursorWindsurfAnthropic AcademyThe Onion in 2056: A dystopian world of Flash animationJack Dorsey just released a Bluetooth messaging app that doesn't need the internetWhereGoes Link CheckerYouTube prepares crackdown on ‘mass-produced' and ‘repetitive' videos, as concern over AI slop growsTHE DARK SIDE WITH DAVEDave BittnerThe CyberWireHacking HumansCaveatControl LoopOnly Malware in the BuildingBackbone iPhone Game ControllerPPSSPP - A PSP emulatorDelta EmulatorOpenEMUMajor Nintendo Switch Piracy Website Seized By FBIUpdate on the Anbernic emulator deviceMegaMan 2 music performed by an orchestraMusic by John WilliamsWipeout XLWipeout XL PlaylistMahjong Titan+ Apple ArcadeSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
This week, Alexander Skarsgård joins Seth and Josh on the pod! Alexander talks all about growing up in Stockholm (where he also joins the podcast from), what it was like having a more “hippie” upbringing, his experience growing up with a ton of siblings, one of his family's favorite vacation spots that's filled with islands, his memories from skiing to the South Pole with Prince Harry, and so much more! Plus, he chats about his TV show, Murderbot! Watch more Family Trips episodes: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLlqYOfxU_jQem4_NRJPM8_wLBrEEQ17B6 Family Trips is produced by Rabbit Grin Productions. Theme song written and performed by Jeff Tweedy. ------------------------- Support our sponsors: BeamFor a limited time, you can get UP TO 35% off plus 2 FREE gifts when you go to shopbeam.com/TRIPS and use code TRIPS at checkout Visit BaltimoreBaltimore is just a short drive or train ride from New York, Philly, and D.C. Plan your visit today at Baltimore.org Baltimore: You won't get it ‘til you get here! ------------------------- About the Show: Lifelong brothers Seth Meyers and Josh Meyers ask guests to relive childhood memories, unforgettable family trips, and other disasters! New Episodes of Family Trips with the Meyers Brothers are available every Tuesday. ------------------------- Executive Producers: Rob Holysz, Jeph Porter, Natalie Holysz Creative Producer: Sam Skelton Coordinating Producer: Derek Johnson Video Editor: Josh Windisch Mix & Master: Josh Windisch Episode Artwork: Analise Jorgensen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices