Sci-fi Talk

Episode Overview: Tony takes listeners on a tour of the biggest headlines and developments in the worlds of science fiction, fantasy, horror, and comics. This week’s episode is packed with news, opinions, and a touch of industry analysis from Tony’s unique perspective. Highlights: Superman Movie Update MPAA has rated the upcoming Superman film PG-13 for violence. Tony shares his early impressions of the trailer and the film's tone. Harry Potter TV Series News Main trio cast: Dominic McLaughlin (Harry), Alistair Stout (Ron), Arabella Stanton (Hermione). John Lithgow cast as Dumbledore. Supporting cast announced; key roles still uncast. San Diego Comic Con: Marvel's Hall H Absence Marvel will skip Hall H; presence focused on “Fantastic Four.” Tony’s take on Marvel’s “villain problem” post-Thanos. Stranger Things Final Season Season will premiere on November 26, 2025, split in three parts. New cast includes Linda Hamilton and more. Doctor Who Casting Ncuti Gatwa’s tenure end

My subscribers picked this episode at number 28 for The Mix 100 about a future, where a space station orbits a very toxic Earth. Astronauts find survivors in protective domes that houses the elites. So the question is, do they rescue them or themselves? Director  Magdalena Lauritsch based this script on a real life refugee crisis. Julia Franz Richter is one of the astronauts whom she cites gave her lots of emotional range to play.  Start Your Free One Year Trial at Sci-Fi Talk Plus

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 pack

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

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