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TRANSFORMERS THE ANIMATED MOVIE (the original) will get a theatrical re-release THIS SEPTEMBER. I really hope A-It gets released at my theater (doubt it) and B-I have the money to go see it. IF I did see it on the big screen before, I don't remember it. Love that movie.

I really want to see Supergirl in June too but I'm guessing that won't happen.

Well, I'm hoping I get to see The Mandalorian & Grogu. I loved the Disney Plus show. The movie looks fun.

I just saw today's preview of LANTERNS. WOW. Okay. This preview was MUCH BETTER than the first one. The show looks very good.

OMG. Just saw the leaked X-men 97 season 2 preview (from a recent convention). OH. MY. GOD. OMG. WOW. It looks AMAZING. Hope I get a chance to see it. whew

I wrote about how OBSESSION takes a premise usually mined for wacky laughs and denies us any escapist indulgence by making sure we're always aware of the entitlement and toxic masculinity at the core of the idea thebitterscriptreader.blogspot.com/2026/05/obse...

Ben is awesome!

Tested The Thing & Cyclops out briefly in Marvel Cosmic Invasion. The Thing is AWESOME. Cyclops is...well he's ok.

Yessss

So I discovered that I had ALMOST enough money on the eshop to get that Marvel Cosmic Invasion DLC. So yes I spent 79 cents I shouldn't have to get it. lol. I am so very bad at money management.

Must. not. request. another. book. "John Scalzi's Monsters of Ohio is available for request at Net Galley." HITS REQUEST BUTTON.

Ah yes, the general media. We have a new Star Wars movie coming out next week, but Star Wars is "dead". Yes. Makes total sense. (plus a season 2 of Ahoska and the Starfighter movie next year. Oh and the Darth Maul animated show). sigh.

I HAD NOT HEARD ABOUT THIS BOOK. WHY DIDN'T ANYONE TELL ME A NEW SCALZI BOOK WAS COMING. WHY. I THOUGHT WE WERE FRIENDS.

Metroid Prime 4: Beyond / Pokemon Legends: Z-A (Switch 2 preowned) is $29.99/$32.99 at GameStop Metroid Prime 4 buff.ly/EvcuENR Pokemon Legends Z-A buff.ly/Q0UWf5c #ad

I wish I could get this for The Thing alone. And there will be another expansion with a new game mode & more fighters. Please add Daredevil @tributegames.com

Across the kingdom

I am so tired of looking for a job. sigh. And I already have my dream job too. It just doesn't pay. double sigh.

Gonna be giving away some books soon. I cleaned the garage and have two stacks ready to go. Thought about doing a raffle, but I’d rather let anyone who buys a copy of House of Bone and Rain pick a book (or two or three, depending on how many fit in the mailer). Stay tuned…

Your Monday FLASH GORDON from me and @sandyjarrell.com ☠️

Another declined book today from Net Galley. Not too surprising. I already have 15 books! Whew

Believing he is an editor rather than a cat, Dallas oversees my writing from atop the desk.

We all need an occasional reminder, so listen up. Write that book. Send that story. Query that agent. Ask for that blurb. Maybe it doesn’t work out, but there’s a chance it will, and that chance—however small you think it is—is all you need.

Hello Kitty Island Adventure (PS5) is $19.99 on Amazon amzn.to/471fb54 #ad

We've updated our massive list of Switch demos with new ones that have been released and with links to download https://nintendoeverything.com/list-of-all-switch-demos/

Scrappy Doo secretly wrote the screenplays for Batman & Robin, Batman v Superman, Justice League and X-men Last Stand

BEFORE I FORGET-- today's Kindle Deal of the Day involves dinosaurs, a former child celebrity-turned-astrophysicist, some of his grad students, a professional (???) guide, neanderthals, an android, a Medjai warrior, a cyborg blacksmith, and many other interesting folks. All for just $1.99. Try it.

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If you are a writer who relies on generative AI to do your job, no you aren't.

It All Comes Back to Superman is back and so is @apleyland.bsky.social We talk about Marvel Treasury Edition 28, which features the second Superman/Spider-Man team-up! baileyplanet.org/2026/05/16/i...

THE SIXTH NIK 🪐 JUNE 23, 2026 OPEN YOUR MIND

Kingdom Hearts 3 needed some Final Fantasy characters.

Hmmmmmmmmmm no cats around here

"What do you mean, 'why can't I lay in the cat bed like a normal person'? This IS normal!"

This week's newsletter is sent and live and important. briankeene.substack.com/p/letters-fr...

Tomorrow I have to go back to stressing about job hunting & money. sigh

I'm tired, man. You don't always need to preemptively say, "I know this game has its faults, but..." Yes, there are people who can't live without pointing out flaws, but if that's not you, BE FREE. Who cares what someone thinks if you enjoy a universally panned video game?

Today is the International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia, Interphobia & Transphobia. Anyone who’s part of the LGBT community deserves a place in this society, and they’re here to stay whether you like it or not. 🏳️‍🌈 #IDAHOBIT

It's been a pretty great week thanks to my friends. Otherwise I would have been stressing even more about mom & other things.

Carman San Diego told her husband Waldo that she wanted a divorce. She said she needed to find herself.

I changed my plan for today, rest & go nowhere, last night. I'm going to go see mom today. She is not expecting me. I'm doing this for two reasons: 1-I have been worried about her 2-I love seeing her. Best mom ever.

My original plan for today was to sleep in longer but I should have known my very loud neighbor would not let that happen.

I’m not sure why they’re looking at me like this. I’ve never felt more judged and ashamed, and to be honest I don’t even know what in the bloody hell I did?

We went to the horror-themed coffee shop today and sat near Ghostface and the Cryptkeeper. My drink tasted like a haunted lighthouse.

We need to get this out because it’s really important that parents know what their kids are texting.

Is Columbo a mutant or a Sentinel

An underrated moment in Final Fantasy VIII, is when the Timber team is ROASTING Rinoa's train model, as she is explaining the mission. Zell: The paint job sucks Squall: It kinda does Selphie: It's one of the UGLIEST things I've ever seen in my life. You must really hate him. LMFAOOOOOOO 💀

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Just finished Star Wars: Princess Leia by Mark Waid & @terrydodsonart.bsky.social really enjoyable character-driven Star Wars story. Loved seeing Leia deal with the fallout of Alderaan while still being the toughest person in every room. Gorgeous art too. #ComicSky #StarWars