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REWIND — Colony Season Two - The Cost Of Survival

Inside the Occupation, the Resistance, and the Cost of Survival

Season Two of Colony deepens everything that made the series one of the most compelling dystopian dramas of the last decade. Set in a fractured, authoritarian Los Angeles under alien rule, the show sharpens its focus on loyalty, rebellion, and the impossible choices ordinary people face when their world is carved up by occupiers and collaborators.

Interviews include:

Josh Holloway as Will Bowman

A former Army Ranger and FBI agent, Will is now working inside the Transitional Authority. His job gives him access, leverage, and danger in equal measure — especially as he uncovers the truth about the Hosts’ plans.

Sarah Wayne Callies as Katie Bowman

Katie, owner of The Yonk — a New Orleans–style bar — remains deeply embedded in the Resistance. 

🧩 Power Brokers and Survivors

Season Two widens its lens to explore the political and personal forces shaping life under occupation.

Adrian Pasdar — Nolan Burgess

Pasdar portrays Nolan Burgess, a key figure in the Transitional Authority’s upper ranks. Burgess is a master of political maneuvering — a man who understands that proximity to the Hosts means power, privilege, and peril. 

Amanda Righetti — Madeline “Maddie” Kenner

Righetti plays Maddie, Katie’s younger sister, whose journey reflects the compromises ordinary people make to survive. 

Tory Kittles — Eric Broussard

Kittles discusses stepping into the role of Broussard, a former U.S. Marine Recon officer and CIA paramilitary operator who later worked as a private military contractor. 

Peter Jacobson — Alan Snyder

Jacobson breaks down the psychology of Snyder, the Proxy Governor of Los Angeles. Snyder is a master of survival — a collaborator who answers directly to the Hosts, navigating ambition, fear, and the shifting politics of occupation.

Sarah Wayne Callies & Josh Holloway — Katie and Will Bowman

In this episode, you’ll also hear your conversation with Sarah Wayne Callies and Josh Holloway, who reflect on portraying a couple caught between loyalty, secrecy, and the crushing weight of an occupied world. 

 

Byte: 🌍 Return to the Brink: Inside Greenland 2

In this episode of Byte,  Greenland 2 raises the stakes far beyond falling debris — exploring what happens after the world ends, and how humanity rebuilds in the shadow of catastrophe.

Gerard Butler, Morena Baccarin, and director/producer Ric Roman Waugh  break down the fsequel thanks to Lionsgate. 

🎧 Why This Episode Matters

Greenland 2 isn’t just a continuation — it’s a reinvention. A look at how a sequel can deepen its world, sharpen its emotional stakes, and challenge its characters in ways that feel both epic and intimate. For fans of survival thrillers, grounded sci‑fi, and human‑centered storytelling.

 

Byte: 🦍 Inside Primate: Survival, and the Edges of Humanity

In this episode of Byte, a look into Primate, the gripping new sci‑fi thriller that blends creature‑feature intensity with a surprisingly emotional core. The film pushes beyond genre expectations, exploring what happens when human ambition collides with the unknown — and what it truly means to survive.

You'll hear interviews thanks to Paramount Pictures with: 

• Benjamin Cheng
• Gia Hunter
• Jessica Alexander 
• Johnny Sequoyah
• Miguel Torres Umba
• Johannes Roberts — Director & Co‑Writer

 

Rewind — Michael A. Levine on Crafting Iconic Sounds

On Rewind, Tony Zooms with Emmy‑nominated composer Michael A. Levine, a creator whose musical fingerprints are everywhere—from the instantly recognizable Kit Kat Bar jingle to the haunting, otherworldly soundscape of Freeform’s hit series Siren.

In this conversation, Levine pulls back the curtain on his creative process, revealing how he blends experimentation, emotional intuition, and a deep respect for sonic storytelling. One of the most fascinating insights: how he wove real whale vocalizations into the DNA of the Siren main theme, transforming natural marine communication into a musical language that feels both ancient and eerily new.

This episode also features musical cues throughout, giving listeners a rare chance to hear Levine’s ideas in context as he discusses them.

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Explore Monthly — January Edition

Episode 1: A New Year of Stories, Surprises, and Sci‑Fi Sparks

Welcome to the first Explore Monthly of the new year, where we kick off 2026 with a packed slate of genre news, casting shake‑ups, behind‑the‑scenes revelations, and a few unexpected delights from across film, TV, audio, and fandom. January wastes no time delivering big stories, and neither do we.

🎥 Spotlight Stories

Variety Rings in the New Year With Horror

Variety opens 2026 by highlighting a wave of New Year’s horror projects

Assassin’s Creed & Tomb Raider: Casting Heats Up

Two iconic game franchises are back in the spotlight as new casting news emerges for both Assassin’s Creed and Tomb Raider.

Avatar Dominates Ireland’s Box Office… Again

James Cameron’s blue‑skinned juggernaut continues its reign overseas, reclaiming the top spot in Ireland.

Walton Goggins Reunites With a White Lotus Alum for Fallout

The Fallout series continues to build buzz, and now Walton Goggins is teaming up with a familiar face from The White Lotus.

Daisy Ridley Digs Into We Bury the Dead

Ridley returns to genre storytelling with a new thriller that blends survival, mystery, and emotional grit. 

Warwick Davis Praises the New Harry Potter TV Series

The beloved actor shares his early impressions of the upcoming series, offering a hopeful note for fans eager to see how the Wizarding World is reimagined for television.


James Gunn Talks DC Studios

Gunn sits down talking Superman and the projects that he likes to do.

Ryan Coogler’s Original Black Panther Vision

New insights emerge about Coogler’s earliest plans for the first Black Panther film. 

Kristen Stewart Would Love to Direct a Twilight Movie

Stewart shares her surprising enthusiasm for returning to the franchise—this time behind the camera. 

New Documentary: Disneyland Handcrafted

A new doc celebrates the artistry, engineering, and imagination behind the park’s most iconic handmade elements. 

2001: A Space Odyssey SFX Supervisor Passes at 91

We honor the life and legacy of one of the visionary artists behind 2001’s groundbreaking effects


Jessica Chastain Returns for The Space Within Season Two

Audible’s hit audio thriller brings back Jessica Chastain for another season of cosmic mystery and psychological tension.

🛸 On Sci‑Fi Talk

Over on scifitalk.com, a look at the Stranger Things finale (spoilers included)

📚 First List of the Year: Most Overrated Stephen King Stories

We kick off our annual list tradition with a provocative one: the most overrated Stephen King stories. Whether you agree or disagree,

 

Rewind Stargate Universe

From SDCC, a look back at season one with Robert Carlyle, David Blue, Brian J Smith, Alaina Huffman and more.

Icarus Down Revisited

I disccused this film with director Paul Nicoletos and his star Tedi Nicoletos as they tried to get financing. The film met it's goal and a short was produced.

Cory Doctorow on Radicalized

In this episode, Tony sits down with award‑winning author, activist, and digital rights advocate Cory Doctorow to explore his acclaimed story collection Radicalized — four near‑future novellas that channel our deepest cultural anxieties into sharp, human‑centered speculative fiction.

Doctorow’s work has always lived at the crossroads of technology, power, and personal agency, and Radicalized distills those themes into four unforgettable narratives:

• “Unauthorized Bread” — a tale of immigrant resilience in a world where even your toaster is locked behind DRM.

• “Model Minority” — a superhero story that interrogates complicity, policing, and the myth of the “good immigrant.”

• “Radicalized” — a darkly empathetic look at healthcare injustice and the online communities that form around desperation.

• “The Masque of the Red Death” — a survivalist fantasy turned moral reckoning.

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Mattie Do Takes On A Long Walk In Lao

In the Long Walk, Director Mattie Do talks about her film that is difficult to put in one box alone. Is it science fiction, fantasy, are there horror elements ? Lots of layers to explore in this interesting film. Not the Stephen King adaptation.

#thelongwalk

 

The Human Element: The Science Of Mars

A dive into the captivating world of space exploration and the challenges faced by those who venture into the unknown. Leland Melvin shares his unique perspective on leadership in hostile environments, shedding light on the life-or-death decision-making processes astronauts encounter in space. Stephen Petranek, Lucianne Walkowitz, and Dr. Michio Kaku discuss the complex relationship between government funding and private enterprise in the space industry.As we peel back the layers of romanticism surrounding space travel, Leland Melvin gives us a glimpse into the everyday realities of life on the space station, highlighting the mundane tasks and the profound collaboration among diverse individuals.

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