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Max Covill @maxcovill.com · 15d

I know people don't have a lot of time on their hands, but if you could review the It's the Pictures podcast on Spotify, it would go a long way in helping the show grow. Please.

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203: TIFF 2025 Wrap Up

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Max Covill @maxcovill.com · 3m

Crunchyroll is releasing a new Manga app today. Ultimate fans can access the library at no additional charge, while other Crunchyroll tiers incur additional fees.

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Crunchyroll Manga is Here! Download the App Now!

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Max Covill @maxcovill.com · 6m

So expensive.

Catsuka @catsuka.bsky.social · 9m

"Perfect Blue: Collector's Edition" (4K UHD + Blu-Ray) is up for pre-orders (USA).
Remastered film + 128 page booklet, 10 art cards, poster, complete 117-min Lectures by Satoshi Kon...
>> www.catsuka.com/shopping/ind...

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McSweeney's @mcsweeneys.net · 19h

"WE MAKE NEWS LOUDER. IF STORY GOOD ON ONE SIDE, SHOW OTHER SIDE TOO. OTHER SIDE WRONG? OTHER SIDE WANT BLEACH IN VEINS? ANIMAL RUN BOTH. REPORT BOTH SIDES. EVEN WHEN ONE SIDE THINK HEAD MEDS MAKE QUIET BABIES."

“AAAGGGHHH!!!” A Memo from Animal, Your New Editor-in-Chief

“[Editor-in-chief of CBS News] Bari Weiss told network staffers in a morning editorial call that she wants to ‘win’ before delivering a rallying cr...

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Max Covill @maxcovill.com · 2h

Really looking forward to watching @realgdt.bsky.social new extended cut in collaboration with @criterion.bsky.social

Max Covill @maxcovill.com · 19h

Guillermo del Toro’s NIGHTMARE ALLEY Extended Cut on 4K UHD from Criterion.
#newarrival #flimsky

Guillermo Del Toro’s nightmare alley on 4K UHD from Criterion. The cover is a dark figure looking down a tunnel and flashing a light on what looks to be an eyeball creature.

Max Covill @maxcovill.com · 2h

You are much more ambitious than I am !

Max Covill @maxcovill.com · 4h

So good it’s worth sharing again.

Oh No He Didn't @ohnohedidnt24.bsky.social · 11h

Vladdy: "DAAAAAA YANKEES LOSE!" 🤣

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Oh No He Didn't @ohnohedidnt24.bsky.social · 11h

Vladdy: "DAAAAAA YANKEES LOSE!" 🤣

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Max Covill @maxcovill.com · 10h

Just got to mount fay in Silksong. Think I’m going to save that for when I have an hour to spare.

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Phil Nobile Jr. @philnobilejr.bsky.social · 18h

We goin to space this year

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Max Covill @maxcovill.com · 16h

This is really cool and I’m happy for them. I’m just not sure my child would be excited to see the live-action version of her favorite movie.

IGN @ign.com · 16h

KPop Demon Hunters just had a big night on television. The singers behind the movie’s central KPop group, HUNTR/X, made their late night talk show debut on The Tonight Show With Jimmy Fallon on October 7 — and needless to say, they brought down the house with a special performance of “Golden.”

EJAE, Audrey Nuna, and Rei Ami of KPop Demon Hunters Bring Down the House With 'Golden' on The Tonight Show

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Max Covill @maxcovill.com · 19h

Guillermo del Toro’s NIGHTMARE ALLEY Extended Cut on 4K UHD from Criterion.
#newarrival #flimsky

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Kotaku @kotakudotcom.bsky.social · 1d

Nintendo's Mysterious Animated Short Was A Pikmin Tease After All https://kotaku.com/nintendos-mysterious-animated-short-was-a-pikmin-tease-after-all-2000633212

Nintendo's Mysterious Animated Short Was A Pikmin Tease After All - Kotaku

Sorry to Rosalina fans, but the ‘Close to You’ short has been updated and it’s got the little plant guys running around

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Isaiah D. Colbert @shineyezehuhh.bsky.social · 1d

DREAM INTERVIEW ACHIEVED
I spoke with Makoto Yukimura about penning the final volume of Vinland Saga. We also spoke candidly about the J. Cole "I have no enemies" meme, my procrastinated tattoo idea, the state of the world, and how being strong means being kind. gizmodo.com/vinland-saga...

'Vinland Saga' Creator Makoto Yukimura Looks Back on Writing His Pacifist Viking Epic

The mangaka talks to io9 about the risks, inspirations, and aspirations behind his creation.

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Tim Onion @bencollins.bsky.social · 1d

Folks, it's happening.

We're releasing Jeffrey Epstein: Bad Pedophile this Thursday at 7 p.m.

Mark your calendars. Get excited to know even less about Jeffrey Epstein.

The Onion Investigates: Jeffrey Epstein

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Aidan Moher @aidanmoher.com · 2d

I had some work-in-progress with Sam and Bitmap, but in response to this reversal, I’ve informed them I’m putting that on pause until they arrive at a more equitable solution.

Bitmap Books @bitmapbooks.com · 2d

Monday 6th October 2025

Dear supporters of Bitmap Books,

Although I stand by the fact that Moses’ comments were ill-advised and insensitive, the whole thing blew up and was made much bigger than it needed to be. Moses has publicly apologised for any offence caused, as has the original poster of the comments who did not intend to cause this much trouble. I do not feel that this warrants an author losing his livelihood and ruining years of hard work to produce the book.

Despite multiple accusations to the contrary, Moses freely agreed to donate his royalties to charity. There was no coercion from me, however we both recognise that due to an increasingly stressful situation that decisions were rushed on both sides. I’m pleased to say that Moses and I have spoken again today, we stand together, and have agreed that he will receive 100% of his royalties.

Maybe I was hasty in my response, and I’m happy to admit to that. At the time I sincerely thought I was doing the right thing to diffuse an increasingly difficult situation. I will commit to donating all company profits from this first print run to the charity, Special Effect.

The bottom line is that is that Moses has apologised for his original comments, and will now be paid the royalties that are rightfully his.

Moses and myself have received a large amount of personal abuse and threats over the past few days. We hope that this statement will bring some closure to what has happened.

Sam Dyer, founder of Bitmap Books

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boryskit.bsky.social @boryskit.bsky.social · 1d

Excl: HEAT 2 IS HAPPENING...Amazon MGM division UNITED ARTISTS has beat out several companies to nab the Michael Mann crime thriller, which was put on the shopping block by Warner Bros. after budget issues. Details here: www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie...

‘Heat 2’ Is On: Michael Mann Crime Drama Moves From Warner Bros. to United Artists; Jerry Bruckheimer, Scott Stuber Producing (Exclusive)

Mann is set to direct the follow-up to his 1995 feature, which has Leonardo DiCaprio circling to star.

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Shacknews @shacknews.com · 1d

PowerWash Simulator 2 launches on October 23. Here's the release date trailer! #PowerWashSimulator2 #Gaming #FuturLab

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Max Covill @maxcovill.com · 1d

Just submitted my anime preview for this season. You know what's really difficult? Talking about the season premiere of MHA when the last time I watched it was season 5. That took a lot of research.

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🎃 Matthew Jack-o'-lantern 🎃 @awalrusdarkly.bsky.social · 1d

Surprise! I'm recapping HANNIBAL for Pop Heist!

Pop Heist @popheist.com · 1d

🍷 ALERT 🍷
A new HANNIBAL recap from @awalrusdarkly.bsky.social is live! 🍴
Pour a glass of wine and have a seat, because the legendary horror series is on the menu. 🥩
New recaps drop Tuesdays at 12 AM ET for subscribers 🔓 $7/mo, $70/year ✉️

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Max Covill @maxcovill.com · 5d

Resharing my @popheist.com review of THE SMASHING MACHINE now that it's out in more theaters. Solid movie. #filmsky

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TIFF '25: 'The Smashing Machine' Review

Filmmaker Benny Safdie keeps his eyes on the prize — and that prize looks like his own version of Scorsese's 'Raging Bull.'

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Max Covill @maxcovill.com · 2d

I’ve listened to the new Taylor Swift plenty over the last few days. I think I like two of the twelve songs?

And I’m already back to listening to old albums instead.

Matthew Simpson @smatthew.bsky.social · 2d

I have listened to the new Taylor Swift and my only real opinion about it is that she should leave the innuendo game to Sabrina Carpenter.

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🧛🏻‍♀️Let_The_Right_Hanh_In @hanhonymous.bsky.social · 2d

Happy (?) Read a Banned Book Week! Read something verboten today! #bannedbooks

"Whatever the subject or author or decade, restricting access to books by deeming them dangerous or subversive only makes them more appealing," writes @andizeisler.bsky.social for @salon.com www.salon.com/2025/10/06/t...

The dumbing down of America, one banned book at a time

A majority of Americans are against book bans. That won't stop a well funded, fear-fueled movement.

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Max Covill @maxcovill.com · 2d

The last two days I’ve been in places where I wholeheartedly wanted to buy video games, but I told myself no.

I’m growing as a person.

Max Covill @maxcovill.com · 3d

There’s no scary WR on that buffalo squad.