Theo Priestley
@tprstly.com
Author of sci-fi, fantasy, and horror stories. Narrative designer, world builder, lore wrangler. Scriptwriter and independent film producer.
Retro/futurist and cassette futurism enthusiast.
Rep: Mic Cheetham/ United Talent
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Retro/futurist and cassette futurism enthusiast.
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Theo Priestley
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When you think about it, this is two AI trying to convince each other they’re human.
Can’t wait to see the mudslide of AI generated videos on Disney+ made by raving Star Wars fanboys of their *better* versions of the movies…
November 14, 2025 at 8:37 AM
Can’t wait to see the mudslide of AI generated videos on Disney+ made by raving Star Wars fanboys of their *better* versions of the movies…
Watch this and then think about Jack Dorsey claiming that his Vine reboot won’t allow AI videos lmao
clowns
clowns
November 14, 2025 at 8:21 AM
Watch this and then think about Jack Dorsey claiming that his Vine reboot won’t allow AI videos lmao
clowns
clowns
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Yeah, I don’t think we need to take three steps backwards and reboot Vine, whether it bans AI content or not.
November 13, 2025 at 9:50 PM
Yeah, I don’t think we need to take three steps backwards and reboot Vine, whether it bans AI content or not.
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The OTHER Old School Gaming, Part 2
Back in 2022 I kitbashed an old TRS-80/Tandy Color Computer 2 into a modern PC using a RaspberryPI 4. I had so much fun doing it, I immediately began my ideas for another Kitbash, this time using a TRS-80 Model 4.
theotherside.timsbrannan.com/2025/11/the-...
Back in 2022 I kitbashed an old TRS-80/Tandy Color Computer 2 into a modern PC using a RaspberryPI 4. I had so much fun doing it, I immediately began my ideas for another Kitbash, this time using a TRS-80 Model 4.
theotherside.timsbrannan.com/2025/11/the-...
November 13, 2025 at 8:25 PM
The OTHER Old School Gaming, Part 2
Back in 2022 I kitbashed an old TRS-80/Tandy Color Computer 2 into a modern PC using a RaspberryPI 4. I had so much fun doing it, I immediately began my ideas for another Kitbash, this time using a TRS-80 Model 4.
theotherside.timsbrannan.com/2025/11/the-...
Back in 2022 I kitbashed an old TRS-80/Tandy Color Computer 2 into a modern PC using a RaspberryPI 4. I had so much fun doing it, I immediately began my ideas for another Kitbash, this time using a TRS-80 Model 4.
theotherside.timsbrannan.com/2025/11/the-...
No product.
$50B valuation.
Can't wait for this bubble to burst.
$50B valuation.
Can't wait for this bubble to burst.
Sources: Mira Murati's Thinking Machines Lab is in early talks to raise a new round of funding at a roughly $50B valuation, potentially rising to $55B-$60B (Bloomberg)
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November 13, 2025 at 8:59 PM
No product.
$50B valuation.
Can't wait for this bubble to burst.
$50B valuation.
Can't wait for this bubble to burst.
“My name’s Michael C-Ai-ne…”
Hollywood stars Matthew McConaughey and Sir Michael Caine have licensed their voices to ElevenLabs, an AI audio company which hosts a library of celebrities — both living and dead.
Michael Caine Says Licensing His Voice to Matthew McConaughey-Backed AI Audio Company Is 'Using Innovation Not to Replace Humanity, But to Celebrate It'
bit.ly
November 13, 2025 at 8:40 PM
“My name’s Michael C-Ai-ne…”
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Even print media is filled with AI slop.
November 13, 2025 at 8:03 PM
Even print media is filled with AI slop.
We are the Gabe.
Your PC will be assimilated.
Your Xbox and PlayStation distinctiveness will be added to our own.
Your console culture will adapt to service us.
Resistance is futile.
Your PC will be assimilated.
Your Xbox and PlayStation distinctiveness will be added to our own.
Your console culture will adapt to service us.
Resistance is futile.
November 13, 2025 at 7:46 PM
We are the Gabe.
Your PC will be assimilated.
Your Xbox and PlayStation distinctiveness will be added to our own.
Your console culture will adapt to service us.
Resistance is futile.
Your PC will be assimilated.
Your Xbox and PlayStation distinctiveness will be added to our own.
Your console culture will adapt to service us.
Resistance is futile.
Netflix should just bring back DVD games like Atmosfear instead of dicking about pretending to be a AAA games studio.
November 13, 2025 at 7:32 PM
Netflix should just bring back DVD games like Atmosfear instead of dicking about pretending to be a AAA games studio.
lol from looking to develop massive IP and AAA titles to releasing Pong for smart TVs….
Netflix is shifting its video game strategy to focus on popular titles like Pictionary, Boggle, and Tetris, playable on TVs with smartphones as controllers (Nicole Sperling/New York Times)
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November 13, 2025 at 7:31 PM
lol from looking to develop massive IP and AAA titles to releasing Pong for smart TVs….
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Wood chipper, feet first.
November 13, 2025 at 7:24 PM
Wood chipper, feet first.
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Two pitches out today, one that if it goes further I’ll be fucking cheesing about for years. And that’s after being told not to bother - “for reasons” - yet the person responded within ten minutes asking to see it.
I don’t get why people won’t take chances, especially in this market. You have to.
I don’t get why people won’t take chances, especially in this market. You have to.
November 13, 2025 at 6:20 PM
Two pitches out today, one that if it goes further I’ll be fucking cheesing about for years. And that’s after being told not to bother - “for reasons” - yet the person responded within ten minutes asking to see it.
I don’t get why people won’t take chances, especially in this market. You have to.
I don’t get why people won’t take chances, especially in this market. You have to.
I wonder if there are any video game execs on the Epstein list…
November 13, 2025 at 6:04 PM
I wonder if there are any video game execs on the Epstein list…
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JFC, does Disney have any idea how much this is going to cost them, and that they can't possibly charge a large enough subscription fee in the current market? Like, young parents are not going to pay $200-300/month for little Jenny to make bad Frozen fanfic. www.hollywoodreporter.com/business/dig...
Disney+ to Allow User-Generated Content Via AI
Disney CEO Bob Iger hinted at "productive conversations" with unnamed AI companies that would protect IP but add new features to the studio's flagship streaming service.
www.hollywoodreporter.com
November 13, 2025 at 5:43 PM
JFC, does Disney have any idea how much this is going to cost them, and that they can't possibly charge a large enough subscription fee in the current market? Like, young parents are not going to pay $200-300/month for little Jenny to make bad Frozen fanfic. www.hollywoodreporter.com/business/dig...
If the Steam Machine comes under the price of a next-gen Xbox or PS6 then it’s going to fuck up the console market for good, which are essentially moving towards being PCs anyway.
I’d buy one for the living room, the Xbox would be a doorstop.
I’d buy one for the living room, the Xbox would be a doorstop.
November 13, 2025 at 5:45 PM
If the Steam Machine comes under the price of a next-gen Xbox or PS6 then it’s going to fuck up the console market for good, which are essentially moving towards being PCs anyway.
I’d buy one for the living room, the Xbox would be a doorstop.
I’d buy one for the living room, the Xbox would be a doorstop.
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I wonder if Rockstar leadership envisaged this kind of response when they decided to fire 30+ workers in a union?
Video game giant Rockstar has sacked more than 30 workers across the UK, including my constituents working at their Edinburgh office. I urged Ministers to support workers who have lost their jobs, and stop this from happening again.
November 13, 2025 at 4:57 PM
I wonder if Rockstar leadership envisaged this kind of response when they decided to fire 30+ workers in a union?
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Out today in the UK is a new paperback printing of Children of Time, the 10th anniversary edition, including a brand new in-universe short story ‘Unbearable’ and some other bits and pieces. www.panmacmillan.com/authors/adri...
Children of Time by Adrian Tchaikovsky
Find out more about Children of Time by Adrian Tchaikovsky
www.panmacmillan.com
November 13, 2025 at 4:18 PM
Out today in the UK is a new paperback printing of Children of Time, the 10th anniversary edition, including a brand new in-universe short story ‘Unbearable’ and some other bits and pieces. www.panmacmillan.com/authors/adri...
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Dbrand announces Companion Cube for Steam Machine, coming in 2026 buff.ly/vPuJr5E
November 13, 2025 at 6:46 AM
Dbrand announces Companion Cube for Steam Machine, coming in 2026 buff.ly/vPuJr5E
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The UK publishing version: "This book is utterly brilliant and profoundly moving and we don't think it's quite right for us."
November 13, 2025 at 3:40 PM
The UK publishing version: "This book is utterly brilliant and profoundly moving and we don't think it's quite right for us."
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Whoever invented the WEBP image format needs to fuck off forever and in all other time lines.
November 13, 2025 at 1:29 PM
Whoever invented the WEBP image format needs to fuck off forever and in all other time lines.
Wolfen or A Company of Wolves tonight?
Or both?
Or both?
November 13, 2025 at 3:06 PM
Wolfen or A Company of Wolves tonight?
Or both?
Or both?
If your movie trailer is over 90s long you’ve given too much away.
November 13, 2025 at 2:22 PM
If your movie trailer is over 90s long you’ve given too much away.