Madeleine Hunter, PhD
@huntressleine.bsky.social
Kids media researcher and critic. Vice-Chancellor's postdoctoral research fellow at RMIT University; RA with DEFI Cambridge; media reviews editor for Adaptation at OUP
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Life update! I haven't framed my doctorate yet but apparently I also get a certificate for my post-doc? #academia
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Screen Australia is doing a massive research project on the current state of the screen and games industries in Australia. Local devs, please consider taking the time to complete their survey survey.alchemer.com/s3/8573365/S...
Screen Currency 2025 — Screen and Games Industry Survey
survey.alchemer.com
November 14, 2025 at 12:45 AM
Screen Australia is doing a massive research project on the current state of the screen and games industries in Australia. Local devs, please consider taking the time to complete their survey survey.alchemer.com/s3/8573365/S...
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Zagreb Film's YouTube channel is a goldmine of restored classics from the '50s onward
November 4, 2025 at 11:27 PM
Zagreb Film's YouTube channel is a goldmine of restored classics from the '50s onward
People's Republic of Hookturnistan never disappoints
www.abc.net.au/listen/progr...
www.abc.net.au/listen/progr...
Coles says 71% of all retail crime in their stores occurs in Victoria - ABC listen
Coles calls on state government to "step up", says level of retail crime in Victoria at "unacceptable" levels
www.abc.net.au
November 1, 2025 at 12:41 AM
People's Republic of Hookturnistan never disappoints
www.abc.net.au/listen/progr...
www.abc.net.au/listen/progr...
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Yet again, we can't afford to let LLMs become a source of epistemic grounding for society.
Largest study of its kind shows AI assistants misrepresent news content 45% of the time – regardless of language or territory
An intensive international study was coordinated by the European Broadcasting Union (EBU) and led by the BBC
www.bbc.co.uk
October 24, 2025 at 5:21 AM
Yet again, we can't afford to let LLMs become a source of epistemic grounding for society.
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I checked, it is real, it is thousands of words long, and the only mention of trans people is two times when they mention that some cis women take dosage levels comparable to what trans men do
There's sections about dysphoria cis women may feel from side effects of testosterone. I am LOSING MY MIND
There's sections about dysphoria cis women may feel from side effects of testosterone. I am LOSING MY MIND
when trans people take HRT to feel normal: “look at these depraved sex freaks performing their sick fetish in public, we should bully them out of existence”
when cis ppl take HRT so they can fuck real good:
when cis ppl take HRT so they can fuck real good:
October 22, 2025 at 6:34 PM
I checked, it is real, it is thousands of words long, and the only mention of trans people is two times when they mention that some cis women take dosage levels comparable to what trans men do
There's sections about dysphoria cis women may feel from side effects of testosterone. I am LOSING MY MIND
There's sections about dysphoria cis women may feel from side effects of testosterone. I am LOSING MY MIND
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UN says aid entering Gaza still falling short of requirements as Israel continues to block aid, close border crossings.
Gaza residents say ‘no change’ despite ceasefire as Israel blocks aid
UN says aid entering Gaza still falling short of requirements as Israel continues to block aid, close border crossings.
bit.ly
October 22, 2025 at 6:30 AM
UN says aid entering Gaza still falling short of requirements as Israel continues to block aid, close border crossings.
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Reminder to Australian devs that @sifterhq.bsky.social does the lord's work every year by compiling every single Australian-made videogame they can find. You can submit your 2025 releases here: www.sifter.com.au/add-my-game-...
Add my game to SIFTER's Australian Made Games List
Have you released a game made in Australia this year? Use this form to let us know
www.sifter.com.au
October 20, 2025 at 7:05 AM
Reminder to Australian devs that @sifterhq.bsky.social does the lord's work every year by compiling every single Australian-made videogame they can find. You can submit your 2025 releases here: www.sifter.com.au/add-my-game-...
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Oh hey look it’s exactly what I’ve been saying - Microsoft doesn’t believe it’s physically possible for them or for anyone to build the data centers OpenAI wants.
The Era of Smiles approaches
The Era of Smiles approaches
October 19, 2025 at 2:30 AM
Oh hey look it’s exactly what I’ve been saying - Microsoft doesn’t believe it’s physically possible for them or for anyone to build the data centers OpenAI wants.
The Era of Smiles approaches
The Era of Smiles approaches
The dream of academic life in Australia, or at least my version of it. Special feature from @annakornbluh.bsky.social's book, which has proved a sight of keen investigation by my colleague here, even if her research aims are as yet undetermined...
October 15, 2025 at 2:39 AM
The dream of academic life in Australia, or at least my version of it. Special feature from @annakornbluh.bsky.social's book, which has proved a sight of keen investigation by my colleague here, even if her research aims are as yet undetermined...
I do, unfortunately, believe Knightley is capable of insulating herself to the point that she could be unaware of these calls; but her comments upon being faced with it, my god...
www.theguardian.com/film/2025/oc...
www.theguardian.com/film/2025/oc...
Keira Knightley says she was ‘not aware’ of JK Rowling boycott calls before joining Harry Potter audiobooks
Actor, who voices Dolores Umbridge in the new full-cast recordings, says she hopes ‘we can all find respect’ amid renewed controversy over Rowling’s views on trans rights
www.theguardian.com
October 13, 2025 at 11:33 PM
I do, unfortunately, believe Knightley is capable of insulating herself to the point that she could be unaware of these calls; but her comments upon being faced with it, my god...
www.theguardian.com/film/2025/oc...
www.theguardian.com/film/2025/oc...
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This is a huge moment in linear broadcast TV. When I began my TV career in 2005, even history documentaries were expected to get 2 million viewers
Last month, something unusual happened in TV - none of the main channels got a million viewers at 9pm. The bigger problem was it happened a 2nd & 3rd time soon after.
Another unwelcome landmark for linear TV & our shrinking shared TV experience.
Does it matter?
www.theguardian.com/media/2025/o...
Another unwelcome landmark for linear TV & our shrinking shared TV experience.
Does it matter?
www.theguardian.com/media/2025/o...
‘It was a binding experience’: TV producers mourn decline of hot 9pm slot
UK broadcasters used to rely on big audiences at 9pm, but as viewing habits change, figures are falling below the 1m mark
www.theguardian.com
October 13, 2025 at 1:02 PM
This is a huge moment in linear broadcast TV. When I began my TV career in 2005, even history documentaries were expected to get 2 million viewers
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yeah man, trans reporters, whom the ny times derogatorily calls "trans activists" so that normies won't listen to them, have been reporting on ADF activity in the UK since 2018.
bigotry in journalism makes you late to the story.
bigotry in journalism makes you late to the story.
Really important NYT investigation finds that the ADF has been working with Reform, 'courting the party since at least 2024' and that the British arm 'orchestrated Mr Farage’s appearance in Congress, reaching out to ask if he would like to give evidence on censorship'
www.nytimes.com/2025/10/13/w...
www.nytimes.com/2025/10/13/w...
They Helped Topple Roe v. Wade. Now Their Sights Are Set on Britain.
www.nytimes.com
October 13, 2025 at 12:47 PM
yeah man, trans reporters, whom the ny times derogatorily calls "trans activists" so that normies won't listen to them, have been reporting on ADF activity in the UK since 2018.
bigotry in journalism makes you late to the story.
bigotry in journalism makes you late to the story.
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If this isn't the last video that MTV ever plays, I will be so furious:
October 13, 2025 at 12:54 PM
If this isn't the last video that MTV ever plays, I will be so furious:
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This is a) utterly terrifying and b) vital. Don’t turn away. The crisis is fixable because it is, ultimately, political. We know the chemistry. We decline the action necessary.
The headline news that won't be headline news.
'A tragedy': World may have reached first climate 'tipping point' as coral reefs face collapse
Warm-water coral reefs - on which a billion people and a quarter of all marine life depend - are on the brink of collapse, according to a major new scientific study
www.businessgreen.com
October 13, 2025 at 8:33 AM
This is a) utterly terrifying and b) vital. Don’t turn away. The crisis is fixable because it is, ultimately, political. We know the chemistry. We decline the action necessary.
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"Emails from Heriot-Watt University (HWU) suggest Raytheon UK asked the university to “monitor university chat groups”" Oh
www.theguardian.com/education/20...
www.theguardian.com/education/20...
UK universities offered to monitor students’ social media for arms firms, emails show
Loughborough, Heriot-Watt and Glasgow corresponded with companies concerned about campus protests
www.theguardian.com
October 9, 2025 at 11:53 PM
"Emails from Heriot-Watt University (HWU) suggest Raytheon UK asked the university to “monitor university chat groups”" Oh
www.theguardian.com/education/20...
www.theguardian.com/education/20...
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It's World Mental Health Day. I wrote something briefly on male mental illness on television for The Conversation to mark it: theconversation.com/the-evolutio...
The evolution of male mental health in television
The differences between portrayals in the UK and US suggests different understandings of masculinity and expectations of male mental health.
theconversation.com
October 10, 2025 at 7:52 AM
It's World Mental Health Day. I wrote something briefly on male mental illness on television for The Conversation to mark it: theconversation.com/the-evolutio...
Sigh. Of course
variety.com/2025/biz/new...
variety.com/2025/biz/new...
JibJab, StoryBots Creators Launch AI Animation Company With Backing From Ashton Kutcher, Guy Oseary and More (EXCLUSIVE)
StoryBots creators have launched an AI animation company, Spiridellis Bros. Studios. with backing from Ashton Kutcher, Guy Oseary, Google and more.
variety.com
October 10, 2025 at 8:02 AM
Sigh. Of course
variety.com/2025/biz/new...
variety.com/2025/biz/new...
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This is the genius of the Portland protests - they make the claims of lawlessness look not just wrong, but comical
The following is REAL footage from Portland, 2025. Viewer discretion is advised.
October 9, 2025 at 10:54 PM
This is the genius of the Portland protests - they make the claims of lawlessness look not just wrong, but comical
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As an instructor, I'd rather see your fever dream, No Doze-fueled 4AM essays written at an IHOP rather than anything generated by an LLM.
Hope this helps
Hope this helps
I wrote a 15 page report on heraldic symbolism in medieval armor and weapon design for my art history class the night before it was due (8am class). Made up 90% of it (only found one book for reference) and got an A. GenAI could fucking never.
October 9, 2025 at 4:25 AM
As an instructor, I'd rather see your fever dream, No Doze-fueled 4AM essays written at an IHOP rather than anything generated by an LLM.
Hope this helps
Hope this helps
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Have you seen 3D animations from the IDF showing secret Hamas hideouts?
According to Israel's +972 magazine, many have "serious spatial inaccuracies or prefabricated assets—sourced not from classified intelligence but rather from commercial libraries, content creators, and cultural institutions."
According to Israel's +972 magazine, many have "serious spatial inaccuracies or prefabricated assets—sourced not from classified intelligence but rather from commercial libraries, content creators, and cultural institutions."
How a Scottish maritime museum ended up in Israel’s 3D propaganda
An analysis of dozens of Israeli army animations discovered digital assets sourced not from classified intelligence but commercial libraries and content creators.
www.972mag.com
October 9, 2025 at 4:20 AM
Have you seen 3D animations from the IDF showing secret Hamas hideouts?
According to Israel's +972 magazine, many have "serious spatial inaccuracies or prefabricated assets—sourced not from classified intelligence but rather from commercial libraries, content creators, and cultural institutions."
According to Israel's +972 magazine, many have "serious spatial inaccuracies or prefabricated assets—sourced not from classified intelligence but rather from commercial libraries, content creators, and cultural institutions."
Apparently they're starting to release production photos of the HBO HP series, and while I will not be watching it, I do look forward to the new meme formats it is sure to produce for us
October 9, 2025 at 12:58 AM
Apparently they're starting to release production photos of the HBO HP series, and while I will not be watching it, I do look forward to the new meme formats it is sure to produce for us
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ye see this shits not inevitable never give up in advance
Microsoft has withdrawn its proposal for a data center in a Milwaukee suburbs after community pushback.
After opposition from area residents and elected officials the 244 acre Caledonia project will not proceed.
After opposition from area residents and elected officials the 244 acre Caledonia project will not proceed.
Microsoft drops Caledonia data center after facing opposition. Company looking for new site
Outcry from residents and elected officials caused Microsoft to drop the Caledonia plan. But the company is seeking an alternative site.
www.jsonline.com
October 8, 2025 at 9:07 PM
ye see this shits not inevitable never give up in advance
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A reminder that our first event - Adaptation and AI - with @huntressleine.bsky.social and Reece Goodall - is next Weds 15th at 2pm (online) - DM us for the link!
October 8, 2025 at 8:34 AM
A reminder that our first event - Adaptation and AI - with @huntressleine.bsky.social and Reece Goodall - is next Weds 15th at 2pm (online) - DM us for the link!
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I’m desperately sorry for staff at these institutions. I’m also sorry it wasn’t news when my institution did it to us two years in a row, 2020-2022.
'Staff at some institutions will not get even get the small rise due to them because of a clause in the negotiations that allows for a delay for up to 11 months if a university is facing financial difficulties.' So far, Dundee, Kent, Brunel, Coventry, Swansea.
Five UK universities tell staff they can’t afford pay rises
Negotiations over whether to honour 1.4 per cent increase ongoing at several other institutions amid financial crunch
www.timeshighereducation.com
October 7, 2025 at 7:52 AM
I’m desperately sorry for staff at these institutions. I’m also sorry it wasn’t news when my institution did it to us two years in a row, 2020-2022.