The stars of the future may be virtual

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After comparing video-game revenue with Hollywood, Dr. Dave and Evil Steve imagine movies made without on-screen human actors. They picture virtual performers recurring as recognizable characters, appearing on talk shows and solving the problem of one famous actor being too closely identified with an earlier role.

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Proposed recording date: 2012-11-17. The exact broadcast date may differ.

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