Here’s the doom spiral: 1) Google AI steals content from websites for its answers. 2) People stop visiting the websites and just read AI. 3) Website ad revenue collapses. 4) Google AdWords revenue collapses 5) Websites go out of business. 6) Google AI loses its sources for content.

Financial Times@financialtimes.com · 23h ago

Breaking news: Alphabet shares tumbled 13% on Thursday after the Google owner revealed that 'AI mode' searches were threatening profits at its core advertising business. ft.trib.al/g8Q9IPx

It really does feel like everything is getting worse.

Jason Schreier@jasonschreier.bsky.social · last wk.

BREAKING: Electronic Arts is cutting 400 jobs and shutting down BioWare, the legendary development studio behind Dragon Age and Mass Effect. www.bloomberg.com/news/article...

Well this just sucks.

Jason Schreier@jasonschreier.bsky.social · 3w ago

NEW: Epic Games has delayed its upcoming (not yet announced) Star Wars + Marvel shooter as it pivots to complete AI game development. "No more hand-written code," a director told staff. All art "generated with full AI workflows." Full scoop: www.bloomberg.com/news/article...

Here’s an even earlier image I did of a redeemed Ben Solo.

Here’s an old piece I did before I moved to digital art.

FYI, here’s my alt version of Rey I did several years ago.

Make more of them.

DiscussingFilm@discussingfilm.net · 2mo ago

‘THE MUPPET SHOW’ has just won 4 Emmys. • Best Variety Special • Best Writing for a Variety Special • Best Editing • Best Production Design

This is so sad to see and seems to explain the lack of polish that we’ve seen among the other Star Wars games.

Wario64@wario64.bsky.social · 2mo ago

'‘Most’ of Star Wars Zero Company studio Bit Reactor was furloughed ahead of launch' -80% of team impacted -Decision was Bit Reactor's alone -Studio ran out most of its money before game launch -Hopes to bring furloughed workers back with restored pay www.gamefile.news/p/star-wars-...

I listened to the Zero Company soundtrack and got spoiled on a character appearance when their theme appeared!

She was my first legit celebrity crush. 36 is so young!

FANGORIA@fangoria.bsky.social · 2mo ago

Fango is devastated to report the passing of Hayden Panettiere at age 36. She is beloved by horror fans for her contributions to the SCREAM franchise, as well as her work on HEROES and UNTIL DAWN. We send our sincerest condolences to her loved ones and fans.

Animated Acolyte season 2 please!

The Star Wars Underworld@theswu.bsky.social · 3mo ago

"Disney is reportedly prioritizing animation over live-action for their two tentpole franchises, where series can be fast-tracked on a much smaller budget". Source @Collider #StarWars #Animation

The most unrealistic thing in Spider-Man: Brand New Day is that Peter Parker gets Little Caesar’s delivered to him. In New York City.

I had a lot of fun at The Mandalorian and Grogu! Yeah, it’s basically just a big episode of The Mandalorian, but it’s a season 1 episode and not a season 3 episode.

My daughter loves the Wizard of Oz. But I told my wife that if you want a LOTR fan, we got to wait until puberty hits.

Zaki Hasan@zakiscorner.bsky.social · 6mo ago

Man, this is such a nihilistic take. Forget Lord of the Rings. My kids have watched The Wizard of Oz. The Godfather. Planet of the Apes. TONS of classics that are quite a bit older than 30 years, and they’ve enjoyed and appreciated them all.

You’ve got to be one of the biggest rubes on the planet to be drinking visibly separated milk that requires you to sign a waiver to purchase it.

I love getting the chance to draw a bunch of fun aliens and droids. Do feel free to stare at the details.

Shane • Star Wars 5W@starwars5w.bsky.social · 6mo ago

“Try Not to Stare” by @jacobylow.bsky.social, 11x17” digital illustration

This art piece was a unique challenge but I’m really pleased with how it turned out. I’m probably not going to try to draw this many stormtroopers in one illustration again.

Shane • Star Wars 5W@starwars5w.bsky.social · 6mo ago

“Tyranny is Brittle” by @jacobylow.bsky.social, 11x17” digital illustration

The Hearth Tavern at Candlekeep. By me! We just finished a campaign, so I commemorated it with this tavern piece that shows all the player characters celebrating with their companions and other friendly NPCs.

Hung up flyers for my upcoming Star Wars Day art gallery at various places around Pittsburgh. If you’re in the area and want to see some great SW related art by local Pittsburgh artists, along with some visiting artists like @hatfights.bsky.social and @jacobylow.bsky.social be sure to stop by!

I get that we’re all in hater mode right now, but some of y’all are reaching.

My tv has an AIchat feature now. Wtf.

Culisettos are awesome.

I want all four, but getting all four is a significant investment in money and shelf space!

Kay Vess and Cal Kestus. Not completely satisfied with how this turned out, but also have run out of motivation to keep touching it up. Enjoy!

1. An ink and marker sketch I made a few years ago. 2. The TROS character that HEAVILY inspired the drawing. 3. That character showing up in Andor.

Here's all three pieces I have at @starwars5w.bsky.social's PITTSBURGH: A MAY THE FOURTH GALLERY! Check 'em out if you're in the area!

This tomb was never meant to be opened.

This design is far superior to the ugly-a** TIE Defender.

The Spaceshipper 🚀@thespaceshipper.com · 2y ago

Star Wars: Rebel Assault 2: The Hidden Empire (LucasArts, 1995): TIE/ph phantom, modified V38 assault fighter That's the original asset by LucasArts lead artist Richard Green, with a newer render.

There are adults going to their 10-year high school reunion where one of the throwback songs they’ll be playing will be “Watch Me (Whip/Nae Nae)”

Sneak peak of some of the incredible artwork you’ll see at the May the Fourth gallery at Ketchup City Creative in Sharpsburg, PA (just outside Pittsburgh) from May 1-4! Art by @hatfights.bsky.social, @jacobylow.bsky.social, and @magnatolvan.bsky.social