Laserdisc Turtle (Ewan)
@laserdiscturtle.bsky.social
He/Him. A programmer with thespian leanings. I have a love of laserdiscs and physical media in general. Expect lots of rabbits, nerdiness, video editing, and unhealthy levels of Highlander 2.
LGBTQ+ welcome. Fascists not.
LGBTQ+ welcome. Fascists not.
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Miniature musical instrument makers admit defeat as violin size requirement for story is declared "too small to build."
December 27, 2025 at 3:13 PM
Miniature musical instrument makers admit defeat as violin size requirement for story is declared "too small to build."
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Once upon a time I thought there was no way an analog video tape could contain better quality footage than a digital video file. I was a fool. A naive fool.
We did find this exact trailer on YouTube already, but the quality difference is SUBSTANTIAL. This game came out in 2004, an era rife with video compression artifacts! This is a perfect example of why it’s so important to find and digitize content directly from the source whenever possible!
December 27, 2025 at 5:07 PM
Once upon a time I thought there was no way an analog video tape could contain better quality footage than a digital video file. I was a fool. A naive fool.
Best thing about Christmas? All the biscuits and cheese.
December 26, 2025 at 1:45 PM
Best thing about Christmas? All the biscuits and cheese.
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It's not a Christmas film but we're watching one of my favourite Godzilla flicks...
Godzilla Vs. King Ghidorah!
It has everything!
Godzilla Vs. King Ghidorah!
It has everything!
December 25, 2025 at 9:24 PM
It's not a Christmas film but we're watching one of my favourite Godzilla flicks...
Godzilla Vs. King Ghidorah!
It has everything!
Godzilla Vs. King Ghidorah!
It has everything!
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May your pets be warm and snuggly on this day. I’m gonna stream some Splatterworld on my discord later!
December 25, 2025 at 6:56 PM
May your pets be warm and snuggly on this day. I’m gonna stream some Splatterworld on my discord later!
I think Christmas is a good excuse to open one of the bottles of Dassai 39 that I brought back from Japan this summer.
By far my favourite sake, and hideously overpriced in the UK.
By far my favourite sake, and hideously overpriced in the UK.
December 25, 2025 at 6:42 PM
I think Christmas is a good excuse to open one of the bottles of Dassai 39 that I brought back from Japan this summer.
By far my favourite sake, and hideously overpriced in the UK.
By far my favourite sake, and hideously overpriced in the UK.
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Wishing you all a very Happy Christmas, however you’re gonna spend it.
December 25, 2025 at 7:49 AM
Wishing you all a very Happy Christmas, however you’re gonna spend it.
Sounds like Queen are planning a box set of Queen II next year...so probably another surround mix coming...hopefully less revisionist than "Queen I"
December 23, 2025 at 4:44 PM
Sounds like Queen are planning a box set of Queen II next year...so probably another surround mix coming...hopefully less revisionist than "Queen I"
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This is what "performative reading" looks like.
December 21, 2025 at 3:54 PM
This is what "performative reading" looks like.
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The Black Hole (1979)
“He said, ‘Would you like to meet with Peter Ellenshaw, our production designer and head of the matte department? He’s done some renderings of some of the spaceships and things like that,’” said Nelson. “I met with Peter, and he took me up to his office and showed me..."
“He said, ‘Would you like to meet with Peter Ellenshaw, our production designer and head of the matte department? He’s done some renderings of some of the spaceships and things like that,’” said Nelson. “I met with Peter, and he took me up to his office and showed me..."
December 21, 2025 at 8:20 PM
The Black Hole (1979)
“He said, ‘Would you like to meet with Peter Ellenshaw, our production designer and head of the matte department? He’s done some renderings of some of the spaceships and things like that,’” said Nelson. “I met with Peter, and he took me up to his office and showed me..."
“He said, ‘Would you like to meet with Peter Ellenshaw, our production designer and head of the matte department? He’s done some renderings of some of the spaceships and things like that,’” said Nelson. “I met with Peter, and he took me up to his office and showed me..."
Shopping for a new (Windows) computer as my 2013 desktop is on it's last legs. Always had desktops before but I've been impressed with my work laptop the last few years. Is PCSpecialist still the best place (UK) for desktops? Is it possible to buy a high end laptop any more without fucking Co-Pilot?
December 22, 2025 at 10:10 AM
Shopping for a new (Windows) computer as my 2013 desktop is on it's last legs. Always had desktops before but I've been impressed with my work laptop the last few years. Is PCSpecialist still the best place (UK) for desktops? Is it possible to buy a high end laptop any more without fucking Co-Pilot?
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Had a look at these reels on a Steenbeck and they are a fascinating mix of off-cuts and b-roll from a variety of programmes including #DoctorWho. Due to the large variety of shots I'll share some pics over the coming days, in case anyone can help identify them.
December 22, 2025 at 4:38 AM
Had a look at these reels on a Steenbeck and they are a fascinating mix of off-cuts and b-roll from a variety of programmes including #DoctorWho. Due to the large variety of shots I'll share some pics over the coming days, in case anyone can help identify them.
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damn @snazzylabs.com was right, this thing is SMALL and 100% worth the 40 euros i spent on it lol
December 21, 2025 at 9:20 PM
damn @snazzylabs.com was right, this thing is SMALL and 100% worth the 40 euros i spent on it lol
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This should replace the Nativity as something schools make kids reenact in a play every Christmas.
December 21, 2025 at 10:34 PM
This should replace the Nativity as something schools make kids reenact in a play every Christmas.
Florence: "I'm a present!"
December 21, 2025 at 9:42 PM
Florence: "I'm a present!"
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Happy Gauda Prime day to all who celebrate.
December 21, 2025 at 10:43 AM
Happy Gauda Prime day to all who celebrate.
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“Stop stealing and start creating” is a real thing an “AI artist” said
December 21, 2025 at 12:31 AM
“Stop stealing and start creating” is a real thing an “AI artist” said
The excellent MLBF YouTube channel has uploaded a collection of my favourite things; Jim Steinman meets J-Pop!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=_qfu...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=_qfu...
Jim Steinman - J-Pop Single Releases (1984-1986)
YouTube video by MLBF
www.youtube.com
December 20, 2025 at 8:32 PM
The excellent MLBF YouTube channel has uploaded a collection of my favourite things; Jim Steinman meets J-Pop!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=_qfu...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=_qfu...
Just checked...Star Trek Nemesis is still shite.
December 20, 2025 at 7:55 PM
Just checked...Star Trek Nemesis is still shite.
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“Silence in the face of authoritarianism is complicity. Speaking out is a patriotic act. Democracy doesn’t defend itself. It requires participation, vigilance, and courage from ordinary people.” – Rob Reiner
December 19, 2025 at 3:24 PM
“Silence in the face of authoritarianism is complicity. Speaking out is a patriotic act. Democracy doesn’t defend itself. It requires participation, vigilance, and courage from ordinary people.” – Rob Reiner
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Toho has acquired UK-based anime distribution company Anime Limited. Toho also plans to establish a European regional headquarters in London before the end of the year.
Toho Acquires UK's Anime Limited, Establishes European HQ in London
Toho will retain "full Anime Limited staff" including founder, managing director Andrew Partridge
www.animenewsnetwork.com
December 19, 2025 at 11:30 AM
Toho has acquired UK-based anime distribution company Anime Limited. Toho also plans to establish a European regional headquarters in London before the end of the year.
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BBC Film Cans
We’ve received several messages asking us to provide more information on the dating of BBC film cans and labels, which were mentioned in a previous video.
We’ve received several messages asking us to provide more information on the dating of BBC film cans and labels, which were mentioned in a previous video.
December 19, 2025 at 2:43 PM
BBC Film Cans
We’ve received several messages asking us to provide more information on the dating of BBC film cans and labels, which were mentioned in a previous video.
We’ve received several messages asking us to provide more information on the dating of BBC film cans and labels, which were mentioned in a previous video.
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A gentle reminder if you've received an invoice from a Freelancer/Self employed person which is due before Christmas.
Be a love, and pay it today.
Be a love, and pay it today.
December 19, 2025 at 9:46 AM
A gentle reminder if you've received an invoice from a Freelancer/Self employed person which is due before Christmas.
Be a love, and pay it today.
Be a love, and pay it today.
Ever since I started following @nanoraptor.danamania.com I'm never sure if things like this are real or not...
Thinking of some of the crazier cables that Apple made in the iPod days:
December 19, 2025 at 9:38 AM
Ever since I started following @nanoraptor.danamania.com I'm never sure if things like this are real or not...