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On this episode, I chatted with Jason Liles, the talented motion capture performer behind George, the lovable albino gorilla at the heart of Rampage.

Based on the hit video game, Rampage follows a primatologist and a geneticist as they race to stop three animals infected by a dangerous pathogen from devastating Chicago. While the spectacle is massive, one of the film's greatest strengths is the emotional connection between George and Davis Okoye, played by Dwayne Johnson.

Jason discusses the unique challenge of bringing George to life through motion capture and the extensive preparation required to create a believable ape performance. He shares how he studied gorilla behavior and movement, learning to embody the physicality and personality of the character while still conveying emotion and intelligence.

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Mo Collins from Fear the Walking Dead to discuss the powerful episode "Breathe With Me."

Mo reflects on becoming part of the ever-expanding Walking Dead Universe and the creative choices involved in bringing her character to life. We talk about finding authentic moments within a world constantly defined by survival, loss, and hope, while ensuring her character remained relatable to viewers.

Mo provides an engaging behind-the-scenes look at the series and offers insight into the decisions that help make each Fear the Walking Dead episode feel both personal and connected to the larger universe.
 
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Killswitch remains a fascinating blend of science fiction, social commentary, and suspense. In this vintage interview, comic creators Jeffrey and Susan Bridges take us inside a future where extraordinary gifts become tools of control, and those born with clairvoyant abilities find themselves caught between power and exploitation.
 

What happens when the ability to see beyond the present becomes a commodity?

In this vintage interview, we sit down with comic creators Jeffrey and Susan Bridges, co-creators of Killswitch, a thought-provoking science fiction series set in a future where individuals known as Augers possess clairvoyant abilities. Rather than being celebrated, these gifted individuals are often manipulated, exploited, and used by powerful interests seeking to profit from their unique talents.

Jeffrey and Susan explore the origins of Killswitch, the world-building behind its dystopian future, and the ethical questions at the heart of the story. We discuss how society might react to people with extraordinary abilities, the dangers of institutional control, and why science fiction remains such a powerful lens for examining real-world issues.

From creating compelling characters to crafting a future that feels both imaginative and unsettlingly plausible, this conversation offers a fascinating look behind the scenes of an ambitious comic book universe.

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What if the wreckage of an alien spacecraft didn't just crash to Earth, but fundamentally altered reality itself?

On this episode of Byte, we revisit the short-lived but ambitious science fiction series Debris, a mystery-driven drama centered on fragments from an alien spacecraft scattered across the globe. Each piece of debris possesses strange and unpredictable properties, capable of bending the laws of physics, altering perception, and transforming the lives of anyone who comes into contact with it.

Joining me are Norbert Leo Butz, who portrayed the enigmatic Craig Maddox, and Scroobius Pip, who played the mysterious cult leader Anson Ash. Together, we explore the show's blend of science fiction, conspiracy, and human drama, along with the complex motivations behind two of its most intriguing characters.

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The world of Panem came to Berlin as fans gathered for a special screening of The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping. On this episode of Byte, we head to the red carpet to hear from the cast and filmmakers bringing one of Suzanne Collins' most anticipated stories to life.

Featuring interviews with Joseph Zada, who steps into the iconic role of a young Haymitch Abernathy, Whitney Peak, who portrays Lenore Dove, producer Nina Jacobson, and director Francis Lawrence, this episode offers a behind-the-scenes look at the latest chapter in The Hunger Games saga.

Audio courtesy of Lionsgate.

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