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maximinalist @maximinalist.bsky.social · 2h

Ran from NYCC to see and review Ethan Coen’s new off-Broadway #play LET’S LOVE.

maximinalist @maximinalist.bsky.social · 3h

I do miss the original Madhouse animation with the hand-drawn industrial style that can have the kind of introductory gag where a wholeass concussion gun just drops out of Milly Thompson's overcoat. #Trigun #NYCC

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maximinalist @maximinalist.bsky.social · 3h

Look, I heard of the name Trisha Paytas, and her recent show, but I still feel like I don't know her.

maximinalist @maximinalist.bsky.social · 4h

Of course Milly Thompson is back, but I do miss that overcoat (unless it comes later).

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Bolts @boltsmag.org · 9h

This November, New York City voters are deciding whether they want to change the timing of future municipal elections to even-numbered years.

Similar reforms in Los Angeles and San Francisco have sent turnout soaring.

To Boost Turnout, Ballot Measure Proposes Moving New York City Elections to Even Years

When cities hold their local elections on off years, they tend to see terrible turnout. Many are rescheduling their contests when many more people go to the polls. Will New York be next?

boltsmag.org

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maximinalist @maximinalist.bsky.social · 11h

I really just had to roughly reenact how Genndy Tartakovsky hissed into his mic when he got that “integrative AI” question.
#NYCC #Primal

www.tiktok.com/t/ZP8Ay1HPk/

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maximinalist @maximinalist.bsky.social · 23h

I’m aware Genndy Tartakovsky’s #Primal trailer is out now, but during the #NYCC panel where we weren’t allowed to snap photos, I tried to quickly copy sketch the presented production art. No one can claim I’m violating anything when I’m such a terrible drawer.
Er, spoilers?

maximinalist @maximinalist.bsky.social · 1d

And then you can bet you'll see #TheAmazingAdventuresOfKavalierandClay opera land on Met on Demand streaming at some point in the future.

maximinalist @maximinalist.bsky.social · 1d

Oh hey, correction on my part, I often assumed #TheAmazingAdventuresOfKavalierandClay opera was NOT going to be live-captured like many Metropolitan productions. As I found out from this, it doesn't have a Live in Transmission, BUT it's been videorecorded to be released to theaters on Jan 24, 2026.

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maximinalist @maximinalist.bsky.social · 1d

And in the end, Genndy Tartakovsky feels that these things, AI, slide easily into "a sneaky way that everyone wants something cheaper and faster" and "many people lose their jobs."

"For 2D, hand-drawn, you need something diff- I'm STICKING to it." #NYCC #Primal

maximinalist @maximinalist.bsky.social · 1d

The atmosphere got uncomfortable. Genndy went into the basics about the "tool vs "something else" debate. One person even shouted, "Don't help her," in a manner that suggested he did not want Genndy to encourage it. #NYCC

"That's our dilemma." He reiterated it, "I hate that question."

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maximinalist @maximinalist.bsky.social · 1d

I guess in a time where headlines find George Miller and James Cameron getting into "AI" in manners that are concerning, I needed to witness the Genndy Tartakovsky hiss "PFFY PFFY," as if spitting something out of his system, when he got that "AI integration" inquiry. #NYCC #Primal

maximinalist @maximinalist.bsky.social · 1d

One animation industry fan mentioned exploring “AI integration” (uh oh, didn’t specify assistive or generative) and asked about the level of AI integration in Genndy Tartakovsky’s art.

Silence. Genndy hissed “PFFY PFFY PFFY FFFFF… I hate that question…”

#NYCC

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maximinalist @maximinalist.bsky.social · 1d

One animation industry fan mentioned exploring “AI integration” (uh oh, didn’t specify assistive or generative) and asked about the level of AI integration in Genndy Tartakovsky’s art.

Silence. Genndy hissed “PFFY PFFY PFFY FFFFF… I hate that question…”

#NYCC

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maximinalist @maximinalist.bsky.social · 1d

“I loved FIXED, it was better than the KPOP [DEMON HUNTERS] movie.”

Some clapping and reaction and Genndy was like, “Stop clapping.” #NYCC

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maximinalist @maximinalist.bsky.social · 1d

A fan thanked Genndy Tartakovsky for being instrumental in Rebecca Sugar’s career!
He responded he was in awe of the new gen style. “They’re the new Genndy… Rebecca drew amazing. Pen drew great… I saw sincerity. They were doing their own voice… their new generation was bringing that honesty.” #NYCC

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maximinalist @maximinalist.bsky.social · 1d

A fan inquired about #UnicornEternalWarriors

Genndy Tartakovsky says they’re “talking about it [renewing it for season 2]” but he doesn’t know yet.

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maximinalist @maximinalist.bsky.social · 1d

WHAT THE-

#PrimalSeason3
#NYCC

maximinalist @maximinalist.bsky.social · 1d

Man, last time I was at a Genndy Tartakovsky #PRIMAL #NYCC panel, I ran into Genndy’s brother.

I also recall a quote from Genndy when he watched PRIMAL with an executive who was eating a pizza. But when PRIMAL played, he left the pizza untouched throughout the entire runtime.

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maximinalist @maximinalist.bsky.social · 1d

Man, last time I was at a Genndy Tartakovsky #PRIMAL #NYCC panel, I ran into Genndy’s brother.

I also recall a quote from Genndy when he watched PRIMAL with an executive who was eating a pizza. But when PRIMAL played, he left the pizza untouched throughout the entire runtime.

maximinalist @maximinalist.bsky.social · 1d

James Tom: “I’m half Japanese and half Chinese. In San Francisco, that’s normal. For others, it’s a social faux pas.”

Mod: “Are you at war with yourself?”

James: “I’m not but people act like I am.”

maximinalist @maximinalist.bsky.social · 1d

“Asians are a tough crowd for comedy. We don’t know how to laugh. We only know shame and guilt.”

- James Tom

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maximinalist @maximinalist.bsky.social · 1d

Just hanging at #NYCC Gaysians panel.

I have seen Telly Leung (Rent tour) and James Tom on stage before.

I have not seen Telly yet as the Phantom.

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maximinalist @maximinalist.bsky.social · 1d

Admittedly the year where I likely would make more at my retail part-time in a typical 4-day week than I usually do with 4-day NYCC press coverage (and I requested days off retail to attend). Just how I’m surviving my situation.

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maximinalist @maximinalist.bsky.social · 1d

Just dragged my exhausted body to #NYCC.

And I am still available for any short-notice coverage for outlets if you want to DM me.

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maximinalist @maximinalist.bsky.social · 1d

Overheard: “My goodness the Comic Con people are really rude this year!…We’ve been doing this for 20 years.”

maximinalist @maximinalist.bsky.social · 1d

With a PR-led group outside the entrance cause they’re not letting #NYCC press in yet and this seems to a surprising factor.

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