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Take a journey to explore our humanity through science fiction, horror, fantasy and comics to learn about what makes us human. In this every changing world, it’s not as simple as it sounds.
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- Yesterday11 min
Explore Monthly — June Edition has Supergirl, Disclosure Day, Stargate News
Sci‑Fi • Fantasy • Horror • Comics June arrives with a surge of cross‑genre developments — from DC’s cosmic ambitions to reboots of cult classics, evolving timelines in prestige sci‑fi, and fresh movement across film and television. This month’s roundup captures the stories shaping the speculative landscape. Supergirl Takes Flight Toward the Big Screen Spider‑Noir Spotlight: Li Jun Li’s Dream Role Stargate Revival Rejected by Amazon Silo Splits Its Timeline Zack Snyder to Write & Direct Escape From New York Reboot Sydney Sweeney Saddles Up for Sleepy Hollow Jeffrey Combs Reflects on Weyoun Greg Mottola to Direct Bane & Deathstroke Film Shawn Levy’s Next Project: Somewhere Out There Harry Potter TV Series Renewed for Season Two The List: Ranking the Superman Actors SAVE 17% ON PLUS
- 3 days ago22 min
Timothy Zahn: The Author Who Reignited Star Wars
Thrawn, Expanding the Galaxy, and Building Worlds Beyond the Empire In this vintage conversation recorded at a 1990s convention, Tony and Ernest Lilley of SF Revu sit down with acclaimed author Timothy Zahn, whose groundbreaking Thrawn Trilogy helped revive global interest in Star Wars long before the prequels arrived. Zahn reflects on crafting new corners of the galaxy, developing one of the franchise’s most iconic villains, and balancing tie‑in storytelling with his own original universes. SAVE 17% ON PLUS
- 4 days ago13 min
Jeffrey Combs: The Many Faces of a Star Trek
Weyoun, Brunt, Shran… and What Happens When They All Show Up in the Same Scene In this Trek Tuesday episode, at a convention, Tony and Dr Howard Margolin of Destinies The Voice Of Science Fiction sat down with Jeffrey Combs, one of the franchise’s most versatile and beloved performers. From the icy diplomacy of Weyoun, to the scheming ferocity of Brunt, to the honorable fire of Shran, Combs has shaped some of the most iconic alien characters in modern Trek. This conversation dives into the craft behind those transformations — the makeup, the mindset, the physicality — and the delightful chaos of imagining what would happen if two of his characters ever had to share the same scene. SAVE 17% ON PLUS
- 5 days ago19 min
Science Fair: The Minds That Change the World
Tony revisits the award‑winning documentary Science Fair, a vibrant and deeply human look at the students and educators who push the boundaries of what young scientists can achieve. Through conversations with teacher and mentor Serena McCalla, finalist Kashfia Rahman, and director Cristina Costantini, this episode explores the emotional stakes, the competitive fire, and the personal journeys behind one of the world’s most intense academic competitions. Save 17% On Plus Today
- 6 days ago11 min
Byte — Into the Badlands: The Underrated Epic
NYCC Conversations with Emily Beecham & Aramis Knight In this episode of Byte, Tony revisits Into the Badlands, AMC’s visually stunning, genre‑defying martial‑arts saga that never got the mainstream recognition it deserved. Recorded live at New York Comic Con, Tony speaks with Emily Beecham (The Widow) and Aramis Knight (M.K.) Together, they reflect on the series’ ambitious fight choreography, its bold world‑building, and the character journeys that made Into the Badlands a cult favorite. SAVE 17% ON PLUS
- 1 weeks ago9 min
Byte — J. Holtham on Marvel’s Wastelanders: Hawkeye
In this episode of Byte, Tony sits down with writer J. Holtham to explore his work on Marvel’s Wastelanders: Hawkeye — the SiriusXM audio drama set decades after the villains have won and the heroes have fallen. Holtham digs into what it means to write a Clint Barton who’s older, damaged, and carrying the weight of a world he couldn’t save. The conversation blends craft, character, and the emotional architecture of storytelling in a universe where hope is scarce and survival is an act of defiance. SAVE 17% ON PLUS
- 1 weeks ago48 min
Elizabeth Montgomery: The Woman Behind Bewitched
In this episode of Rewind, Tony sits down with author and pop‑culture historian Herbie J Pilato to explore his acclaimed work on Elizabeth Montgomery, the beloved star of Bewitched. Herbie shares the story of meeting Montgomery in her later years, how that encounter shaped his understanding of her life and artistry, and how it ultimately inspired the books that reintroduced her to a new generation of fans. This is a conversation about legacy, compassion, and the power of telling someone’s story with care. SAVE 17% ON PLUS
- 1 weeks ago16 min
Michael James Shaw on Mercer, Power, and the Commonwealth
Tony chatted with Michael James Shaw, who plays Mercer, the Commonwealth’s formidable head of security in The Walking Dead. Shaw dives into Mercer’s psychology, his shifting loyalties, and the emotional cost of enforcing order in a world built on fragile promises. From the iconic red armor to the character’s evolving moral compass, this episode explores why Mercer became one of the most compelling figures in the show’s final chapters. SAVE 17% ON PLUS
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