live nation is actively killing publications that cover new artists while also promoting festivals that almost exclusively cater to nostalgia and legacy acts. these problems are not unrelated.

Leor Galil@imleor.bsky.social · 4h ago

“Music publications BrooklynVegan, Alternative Press, Revolver, and Goldmine have been gutted by parent company Veeps... Nearly all the staff at each publication appear to have been laid off yesterday. Veeps, which is now owned by Live Nation, acquired the publications in 2024 or 2025”

The whole story is so fuckin weird. Roth said he basically animated a sequence by himself, until people saw it and it obviously included AI generated stuff, and now has to backtrack. Anyway, fuck Eli Roth the genocidal sex pest talentless piece of shit.

DiscussingFilm@discussingfilm.net · 16h ago

Eli Roth confirms that generative AI was used in his new horror film ‘ICE CREAM MAN’. “It was an opportunity where technology and creativity came together to help bring my vision for the film to life.” (Source: www.polygon.com/eli-roth-ice...)

7 seasons of Columbo are ad-free on Peacock at the moment. Guess I'm up for a while.

Peter Falk as Columbo Smiles and Waves

ALT: Peter Falk as Columbo Smiles and Waves

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My mood has rapidly turned into, "I will burn this goddamn bridge while I'm on it. I do not give a FUUUUUCK," so that's great.

✌️ 🤡

FANGORIA@fangoria.bsky.social · 21h ago

Temple Hill Entertainment is officially producing a sequel to last year’s slasher CLOWN IN A CORNFIELD based on Adam Cesare’s novel and we’ve got the gory details right here.

All bangers.

The Pitch@thepitch.bsky.social · yesterday

Flora from Kansas, Radkey, EZGI, and more local music videos www.thepitchkc.com/flora-from-k...

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‘Mystery Science Theater 3000: The RiffTrax Experiments’ Sets Online Release Schedule

"Mystery Science Theater 3000: The RiffTrax Experiments" has officially set release dates for the four new episodes of the beloved cult series.

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Did some housework & chores, edited some stuff, & am now just kinda staring at the clock & wondering how weird tonight's shift is going to be.

Silver fox reporting that I voted no in Kansas.

if you see this, quote the energy you bring to Bluesky.

Austin Vashaw@vforvashaw.bsky.social · 2d ago

if you see this, quote the energy you bring to Bluesky (whether I'm Urkel or Carl is subject to interpretation)

One of the best horror books I've read so far this year is the upcoming LICORICE, which retells REBECCA with the lead character a young kitten. Heartbreaking & uncomfortable.

Emily C. Hughes@emilyhughes.bsky.social · 2d ago

kicking off week three of the @darkertimes.bsky.social subscriber drive with this kickass piece from @allyoutthere.bsky.social, which should put to rest any lingering ignorant comments along the lines of "horror for kids isn't scary" or "middle grade is dead" www.darkertimes.com/middle-grade...

And listen to our interview with Alice & lead actress Alexandra McVicker on @reportcarnage.bsky.social while you're at it. cinepunx.com/the-carnage-...

The Carnage Report Episode 100: Anniversary Show

It's our 100th episode! On this episode of the podcast, Julie and Nick take a look at their own gateway horror, talking about how Puppet Master from director David Schmoeller and A Nightmare on Elm St

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Alice Maio Mackay@alicemaiomackay.bsky.social · 2d ago

On VOD now

Yes, I’m still going to see “The Odyssey”. variety.com/2026/film/ne...

Ben McKenzie Says Major Streamers Were Scared to License His Anti-Crypto Documentary, So He Found a Different Way to Reach Audiences

Ben McKenzie, "The O.C." star turned documentarian, is releasing his film about cryptocurrency in a unique way.

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Stayed late at work & evidently my reward is 2 photo galleries & an article to edit. Ha! Joke's on them, because I'm gonna grab a sandwich & go play trivia instead.

Good on @weareravenous.com for being so thoughtful about freelance commissions, and also … man, things are bleak www.weareravenous.com/ai-freelance...

i think the party of sick freaks who want to inspect kid's private parts should be branded as such

Gillian Branstetter@gbbranstetter.bsky.social · 2d ago

An initiative on the ballot in Washington state in November would require all athletes seeking to play girl's sports from kindergarten to high school to undergo "genetic screening, a testosterone-levels test, or an examination of their reproductive anatomy" before they can play

Guess who's getting an Angry Orchard Scream/Ghostface standee from one of the vendors at the store?

The XX live stream while high as hell ... who cares about Mondays?

Turnstile live stream, then Dark Side of the Ring, then The XX live stream. Who cares about work tomorrow?

My interview with SOUR MINNOWS director Harrison Atkins from @fantasiafestival.com is now live at @starburst.bsky.social's YouTube page. youtu.be/S36SKr6mvCw?...

Writer-Director HARRISON ATKINS Talks SOUR MINNOWS

YouTube video by STARBURST Magazine

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Turnstile Lolla livestream. THC soda. 5-cheese frozen pizza. Solving the problem of a tough & weird days at work with music & comfort foods.

The Vinland Fair will kick off this week for three days of old-fashioned fun with homemade pie, tractor pulls, a pet parade and more. lawrenceks.news/45BI1XS

What to expect at Vinland Fair 2026

The Vinland Fair will kick off this week for three days of old-fashioned fun with homemade pie, tractor pulls, a pet parade and more.

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My copies of the 2nd Ed of my Godzilla book have come in! With new chapters on Godzilla Minus One, Godzilla X Kong, Monarch, & more! I’m so beyond proud to have my name on the spine of this. Thank you Toho & Welbeck for bringing me on this journey! Support your local bookstore!

Damn... 300% higher yields for peppers 200% for tomatoes. 65% lower water use for jalapenos. #agsky #agrivoltaics ,🌱🌞🔌..

hoergen@hoergen.bsky.social · 3d ago

*American farmers slid solar panels over 62,000 acres of farmland, and the biggest payoff had almost nothing to do with electricity* #Erneuerbare #Renewable #Solar #Photovoltaik energiesmedia.com/solar-panels…

Happy Saturday! Are you interested in submitting to Crossroads? We are now accepting proposals for our third issue, "This Haunted Landscape." Think sacred places, hauntings, and regional cryptids. We close submissions on September 1st.

Crossroads - Issue 3 - Proposal

The issue theme is "This Haunted Landscape" and will focus on the folk horror of place in the USA. Think haunted places, sacred spaces, and regional cryptids. All contributors will receive a $50 paym...

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Dude came in earlier wearing a Los Crudos "Ilegal y que?" shirt, so we are listening to DISCOGRAFIA the last hour of work.

whenever someone tells you that it's simply impossible for police to be charged with misconduct or criminal charges, you can tell they're wrong because some cops do get charged regularly — when they are whistleblowers or reformers prosecutors are actually extremely eager to help drum them out!

Phil Lewis@phillewis.bsky.social · 5d ago

Prosecutors charged an LAPD officer with felony eavesdropping for making secret recordings of his colleagues’ racist, sexist and homophobic comments on the job

unseal your cards, unseal your comics, take things out of the fucking box. it's all just cardboard and plastic. fuck the resale market

Dexerto@dexerto.bsky.social · 5d ago

K-pop star Momo is under fire after breaking open a vintage graded Pokémon card to stick it on her face and keep it in her phone case

After a full week off full of travels, music, books, & exploration, it's back to slinging booze. Swing through the store tonight so that I can see friendly familiar faces amongst what is sure to be an ocean of college kids & their parents as kids move into their new apartments.

Twin Peaks: Sarah Palmer Liquor Store

ALT: Twin Peaks: Sarah Palmer Liquor Store

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BUFFET INFINITY is now available from from @yellowveilpictures.bsky.social via @vinsyn.bsky.social's OCN distro. It's going fast, so snag it now. vinegarsyndrome.com/collections/...

Buffet Infinity

2026 Subscribers: This is NOT included in your Subscription. If you'd like to purchase it, you will need to login to view your special 50% off SRP pricing. This special limited edition slipcover

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