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8:29

Waleed Zuaiter: Becoming Saddam

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2026/10/06

Portraying a figure as controversial, powerful, and historically significant as Saddam Hussein comes with enormous challenges. In this episode, actor Waleed Zuaiter discusses taking on the role in High Value Target: The Hunt for Saddam, exploring the preparation, research, and performance choices that helped him bring the former Iraqi leader to the screen.Waleed shares how he approached capturing Saddam's commanding presence while also exploring the complexities behind the public image. We

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17:02

Time Capsule 415: Moon Knight, Previs & Twilight's Indie

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2026/10/05

Time Capsule returns! In this latest edition of the magazine-style interview series, we dive behind the scenes of some of modern entertainment's most fascinating creative processes. From award-worthy makeup design and cutting-edge visual planning to the creative decisions that shaped a cinematic phenomenon, episode 415 celebrates the artists whose work brings stories to life. This episode has acclaimed makeup designer Daniel Mowat, who discusses the challenges and creative considerations involved

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11:15

Byte On Verity: Behind The Scenes

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2026/10/04

Go behind the scenes of Verity with the talented creative team responsible for bringing Colleen Hoover's psychological thriller to the screen.Production Designer Amy Williams explores the inspiration behind the film's striking visual design, while Anne Hathaway discusses Williams' contributions to creating the world of Verity. Williams also shares what it was like collaborating with Hathaway throughout the production. Josh Hartnett reflects on Amy Williams' approach to designing the film's sets

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6:48

Byte: Verity Cast and Director Interview

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2026/10/03

On this episode of Byte, we dive into the mystery, suspense, and psychological intrigue of Verity, the adaptation of the bestselling novel. Academy Award winner Anne Hathaway discusses stepping into the complex role of Verity, a woman whose presence looms over every moment of the story. Hathaway explores the challenges of portraying a character whose truth remains elusive and whose influence drives the film's unsettling tension. Dakota Johnson introduces us to Loen, an aspiring writer whose life

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14:44

Outlander: Blood of My Blood Season Two With Davis...

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2026/09/28

Go behind the scenes of Outlander: Blood of My Blood Season Two with Showrunner and Executive Producer Matthew B. Roberts and Executive Producer Maril Davis as they discuss the creative decisions, character journeys, and historical storytelling that shape the latest chapter of the Outlander universe.In this roundtable discussion, fellow journalists and I explore how Season Two balances its multiple storylines while remaining emotionally grounded in the relationships that have made the series

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7:35

Byte Forgotten Island

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2026/09/27

On this episode of Byte, we dive into the animated adventure Forgotten Island with voice stars H.E.R., Liza Soberano, and Dave Franco, courtesy of Universal Pictures for the audio.H.E.R., who voices Jo, Liza Soberano, who brings Raissa to life, and Dave Franco, the voice of Raww, discuss what drew them to the project and the unique challenges of creating memorable characters. The animated film is based on Filipino culture as a basis. The conversation explores how the filmmakers balanced

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6:50

Byte: Beware the Boiuna

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2026/09/26

In this special on-location edition of Byte, we head deep into the Amazon rainforest to speak with stars Jessica Rothe and Kiana Madeira, along with director Mike Nelson, from the set of the upcoming horror film Beware the Boiuna with audio courtesy of Lionsgate. The cast reflects on what drew them to this ambitious project, discussing the film's unique blend of folklore, suspense, and psychological terror. Director Mike Nelson dives into the mythology behind the Boiuna, exploring how the

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14:21

Outlander: Blood of My Blood Roundtable

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2026/09/21

As Season Two of Outlander: Blood of My Blood unfolds against the backdrop of the Jacobite Rebellion of 1715, the series places its characters in increasingly difficult emotional and political circumstances. In this roundtable discussion, Harriet Slater, Jamie Roy, Hermione Corfield, and Jeremy Irvine explore the bonds that define their characters, the hardships that test them, and the surprises they encountered along the way. From questions of love and sacrifice to the strength of women navigating

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8:29

Destination Moon vs. Rocketship X‑M — Birth of...

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2026/09/18

Destination Moon is the scientifically grounded, engineering‑focused, optimistic vision of space travel; Rocketship X‑M is the darker, cautionary tale that uses space exploration to comment on nuclear war and human self‑destruction. Both shaped the genre, but in very different ways.Today, we’re diving into a fascinating moment in sci‑fi history — two films released just weeks apart in 1950 that helped define what science fiction on screen could be. Destination Moon and Rocketship X‑M arrived at the

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18:42

Shawn Andrews — The Dead Squad

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2026/09/17

A dive into danger, unpredictability, and the newest wild energy in The Walking Dead: Dead CityIn this conversation, actor and musician Shawn Andrews steps into the spotlight to discuss his role as Reverend Anthony, one of the newly introduced Dead Squad in The Walking Dead: Dead City Season 3, Episode 5. Known to many for his cult‑favorite performance as Kevin “Pickford” Pickford in Dazed and Confused, Andrews brings a volatile spark to the Dead City universe — one that blends eccentricity, and a

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7:38

Dark Matter's Dayo Okeniyi on Becoming Leighton Vance

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2026/09/16

In this episode, Tony Zoomed with Dayo Okeniyi, the Atlanta‑based Nigerian‑American actor who brings one of Dark Matter’s most fascinating and volatile characters to life: Leighton Vance, the CEO of Velocity Labs and a central architect of the show’s multiverse project.Okeniyi’s performance stands for its range — portraying multiple versions of Leighton across alternate realities, each with distinct philosophies, flaws, and ambitions. It’s a role that demands precision, imagination, and a

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17:27

Star Trek at 60 —“Leonard Nimoy: The First Spock”

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2026/09/15

For the sixth chapter of Star Trek at 60, Tony revisits a remarkable 2009 conversation with Leonard Nimoy — actor, director, photographer, author, musician, and the man who originated Spock, one of the most iconic characters in science fiction history.But Nimoy’s creative life extended far beyond the ears and the uniform. He directed films — including Star Trek III: The Search for Spock, Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home, and Three Men and a Baby — released albums, wrote poetry, taught acting, served

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22:38

Star Trek at 60 — “Star Trek: Insurrection — The...

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2026/09/14

In this chapter of Star Trek at 60, Tony revisits Star Trek: Insurrection, the ninth film in the franchise and the third cinematic adventure for the Next Generation cast. Directed by Jonathan Frakes and released on December 11, 1998, the film centers on a moral crisis: when the crew of the USS Enterprise‑E uncovers a conspiracy between Starfleet and the alien Son’a to forcibly relocate the peaceful Ba’ku in order to exploit their planet’s rejuvenating properties, Captain Picard and his crew choose

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10:07

Star Trek at 60 — “Ethan Peck: Becoming Spock”

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2026/09/11

For the fourth chapter of Star Trek at 60, Tony sits down with Ethan Peck, the actor who has carried the mantle of Spock across four modern Star Trek series — Star Trek: Discovery, Short Treks, Strange New Worlds, and Very Short Treks. Born and raised in Los Angeles, Peck comes from a remarkable artistic lineage: he is the grandson of legendary actor Gregory Peck and Greta Kukkonen, and the son of Stephen Peck, a former actor, documentary filmmaker, Vietnam veteran, and longtime leader of U.S

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13:54

Star Trek at 60 — “Star Trek: Lower Decks — Boldly...

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2026/09/10

In this episode of Star Trek at 60, Tony dives into Star Trek: Lower Decks, the ninth series in the franchise and the first animated Trek since 1974 — as well as the first full‑on comedy in Trek history. Created by Mike McMahan for CBS All Access (later Paramount+), the series debuted in 2020 as part of Alex Kurtzman’s expanded universe and quickly became a fan favorite for its mix of heartfelt storytelling, deep‑cut references, and chaotic energy.As the foul‑mouthed, no‑nonsense Caitian chief

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11:03

Star Trek at 60 — Prodigy: The Next Generation of Fans

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2026/09/09

In this installment of Star Trek at 60, Tony turns to the tenth Star Trek series — Star Trek: Prodigy, created by Kevin and Dan Hageman and released from 2021 to 2024 as part of Alex Kurtzman’s expanded universe. As the franchise’s first fully 3D‑animated series and the first designed specifically for younger viewers, Prodigy carved out a unique place in Trek history.Set in the 24th century, the story follows a group of young aliens who discover the abandoned starship Protostar and, through its

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17:07

Star Trek at 60 — “Enterprise: The First Bold Step”

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2026/09/08

To launch Star Trek at 60, Tony revisits the series that dared to go earlier than ever before: Star Trek: Enterprise. Premiering in 2001 and set a century before Kirk and Spock, Enterprise chronicles humanity’s first true leap into deep space — fragile, inexperienced, hopeful, and determined. This episode blends franchise history with fresh reflections from two beloved cast members: Linda Park, who played linguist Hoshi Sato, shares candid memories of the show’s earliest promos, her admiration for

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28:02

The Ghosts Of Devils Perch

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2026/09/04

Interview with paranormal investigators Dave Schrader and Cindy Kaza about their eight part series where they investigate the paranormal in Butte, Montana. This old mining town has greed, murder, and many vices. A prime reciepe for the paranormal.

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29:46

Michael Shapiro’s Frankenstein

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2026/09/03

I talk to the talented composer about his score for the classic 1931 film which is performed live in a variety of ways including an operatic version.

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29:10

Naomi Grossman

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2026/09/02

Actor talks about her new movie, Bite Me, a kind of vampire romcom. We also talk about her role as Pepper on American Horror Story plus her one woman shows.

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