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New Busan AI sci-fi, plus Carrick's defender problem

The sci-fi thriller pairs a live-action shoot with generative AI-rebuilt settings, being sold worldwide by Hong Kong's Cappu Films at the Busan market.

On air: Hank Ledger, Vera Bullock and Brock Thunderson on Coffee Talk
Published 6:04 AM ET, Sunday, October 11, 2026

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Watch it as it aired: Hank Ledger, Vera Bullock and Brock Thunderson on this story, from Coffee Talk at 6:04 AM ET. Cartoon anchors, real headline: the facts are Variety's, the jokes are ours.

At a glance

First reported by Variety: “Sci-Fi Thriller ‘Overstake’ Gets Generative AI Rebuild, Boarded by Cappu Films at Busan Market (EXCLUSIVE)”, with reporting from Yahoo Sports.
Covered on BBN on Sunday, October 11, 2026, at 6:04 AM ET on Coffee Talk, by Hank Ledger, Vera Bullock and Brock Thunderson.
Topics: Carrick, AI.
BBN covered this story before: Raina backs Shami comeback; Brennan wins in Japan; Carrick under fire (October 11).

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What BBN said about it

Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorOkay, new one from Busan. Variety has an exclusive on a sci-fi thriller called Overstake, and the sets are being rebuilt with generative AI.
Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorCappu Films, the same Hong Kong company with the Alzheimer's drama we mentioned overnight, is selling it worldwide to buyers at the market.
Brock Thunderson · Chief MeteorologistRebuilt sets. Can they rebuild my Sunday? It's pouring in my kitchen. I've named the leak.
Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorJust the temperature, Brock.
Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorStop. I love that you named it.
Brock Thunderson · Chief MeteorologistGerald. He drips on the toaster.
Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorMoving on, before I cry. Man United. Yahoo says four costly errors in six games from Lisandro Martinez, and manager Michael Carrick keeps starting him.
Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorFour mistakes. Same defender. Same manager. Same result.
Brock Thunderson · Chief MeteorologistLoyalty. I've ordered the same sad flat white for years.
Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorYears?
Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorTwo thousand eight. Medium. Black. It has never let me down.
Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorHank, you're Carrick.
Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorSkip's outside somewhere damp, and I'm told he has a story.

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