Brandon T. McClure
@btmcclure.bsky.social
He/They - Nerd - Former Podcast host - Freelance writer for Atomic Geekdom
Check out my stuff at Btmcclure.substack.com
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The producers pushing AI dubs are *absolutely* gonna try again. The tech will improve. It will be important for fans to make their voices heard when--not if--but *when* that happens.
As this video says, it'll be important for us to tell AI, "Stay in your lane."
As this video says, it'll be important for us to tell AI, "Stay in your lane."
Another excellent video about AI and the broader problems beyond just "it sounds bad lol."
youtu.be/tl4mAIBA8jc
youtu.be/tl4mAIBA8jc
The Anime AI Dub Crisis Has Begun
YouTube video by Bonsai Pop
youtu.be
December 8, 2025 at 12:22 AM
The producers pushing AI dubs are *absolutely* gonna try again. The tech will improve. It will be important for fans to make their voices heard when--not if--but *when* that happens.
As this video says, it'll be important for us to tell AI, "Stay in your lane."
As this video says, it'll be important for us to tell AI, "Stay in your lane."
This enrages me and I don’t have the words other then that
New details on the Netflix and Warner Bros merger
(via Business)
(via Business)
December 7, 2025 at 10:05 PM
This enrages me and I don’t have the words other then that
This is genuinely tragic. Like throw her some money. You can afford it
Miles Morales co-creator Sara Pichelli says she does not get any royalties from the ‘Spider-Verse’ films, Insomniac games, or merch
"I don’t get anything … that's the saddest part of my life"
(via SiteJamesons | TW)
"I don’t get anything … that's the saddest part of my life"
(via SiteJamesons | TW)
December 7, 2025 at 5:13 AM
This is genuinely tragic. Like throw her some money. You can afford it
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when a poor person uses food stamps for a steak or homeless person spends $5 on a beer, it’s seen as proof that all poor people are so bad with money that they shouldn’t be given any, ever, for any reason. $77 billion out the window, and zuck’s legacy as a safe government contract bet is secure.
Mark Zuckerberg’s gamble on the "Metaverse" has lost his company more than $77 billion.
December 6, 2025 at 5:41 PM
when a poor person uses food stamps for a steak or homeless person spends $5 on a beer, it’s seen as proof that all poor people are so bad with money that they shouldn’t be given any, ever, for any reason. $77 billion out the window, and zuck’s legacy as a safe government contract bet is secure.
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I can’t get over how Barbie succeeded because it offered tangible ways for women and girls to celebrate each other (and dress up and go to the movies together) but studios thought it worked because it’s about toys so now they’re making like Bananagrams the movie
December 6, 2025 at 3:27 PM
I can’t get over how Barbie succeeded because it offered tangible ways for women and girls to celebrate each other (and dress up and go to the movies together) but studios thought it worked because it’s about toys so now they’re making like Bananagrams the movie
If Trumps FTC stops this then I will personally wait a single hour before saying that I wish he would die
A Trump admin regulator says 'Warner Bros is far more likely to collect its $5.8B breakup fee than getting this Netflix deal through the regulatory process'
(via CGasparino | TW)
(via CGasparino | TW)
December 6, 2025 at 9:57 PM
If Trumps FTC stops this then I will personally wait a single hour before saying that I wish he would die
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No One Is Happy About Netflix Buying Warner Bros.
No One Is Happy About Netflix Buying Warner Bros.
The people and industry have spoken: Netflix potentially buying Warner Bros. for $83 million is pretty bad!
gizmodo.com
December 6, 2025 at 3:32 PM
No One Is Happy About Netflix Buying Warner Bros.
Imagine being so pathetic
Offended you didn’t get the peace prize? Just make one up and give it to yourself
FIFA is a tool for fascism
Offended you didn’t get the peace prize? Just make one up and give it to yourself
FIFA is a tool for fascism
December 6, 2025 at 4:39 AM
Imagine being so pathetic
Offended you didn’t get the peace prize? Just make one up and give it to yourself
FIFA is a tool for fascism
Offended you didn’t get the peace prize? Just make one up and give it to yourself
FIFA is a tool for fascism
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Laws aren't real. They exist solely on account of buy-in from society's participants. Once one side disengages, you no longer reside in a society based on laws. You live in a society based on power and armed force. I am begging folks to accept this so we can get moving.
Just legal Calvinball. Obviously lawless.
December 6, 2025 at 4:19 AM
Laws aren't real. They exist solely on account of buy-in from society's participants. Once one side disengages, you no longer reside in a society based on laws. You live in a society based on power and armed force. I am begging folks to accept this so we can get moving.
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Joint Statement of the Acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery by Netflix.
December 5, 2025 at 6:39 PM
Joint Statement of the Acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery by Netflix.
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Yeah, this merger is *NOT GREAT*
December 5, 2025 at 8:37 PM
Yeah, this merger is *NOT GREAT*
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Hey! It's #bandcampfriday. A great chance to support the independent artists you love... or me!
Check out my comedy album In My Day:
bit.ly/InMyDay
Check out my comedy album In My Day:
bit.ly/InMyDay
IN MY DAY - Live at the Harrison Pub in London, by Ken Napzok
23 track album
bit.ly
December 5, 2025 at 9:10 PM
Hey! It's #bandcampfriday. A great chance to support the independent artists you love... or me!
Check out my comedy album In My Day:
bit.ly/InMyDay
Check out my comedy album In My Day:
bit.ly/InMyDay
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WGA says the Netflix & Warner Bros merger 'must be blocked'
“The world’s largest streaming company swallowing one of its biggest competitors is what antitrust laws were designed to prevent"
“The world’s largest streaming company swallowing one of its biggest competitors is what antitrust laws were designed to prevent"
December 5, 2025 at 7:38 PM
WGA says the Netflix & Warner Bros merger 'must be blocked'
“The world’s largest streaming company swallowing one of its biggest competitors is what antitrust laws were designed to prevent"
“The world’s largest streaming company swallowing one of its biggest competitors is what antitrust laws were designed to prevent"
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the word layoffs doesn't even appear in this article
It's just all analysts chirping away about synergies
media coverage of itself and its endless consolidation doesn't think labor, consumers, or creatives are actually relevant to anything
It's just all analysts chirping away about synergies
media coverage of itself and its endless consolidation doesn't think labor, consumers, or creatives are actually relevant to anything
It’s Official: Netflix to Acquire Warner Bros. in Deal Valued at $82.7 Billion
The streaming giant's proposal includes a $5.8 billion breakup fee and promises to maintain Warner Bros. current operations, "including theatrical releases." Theater owners are already speaking out.
www.hollywoodreporter.com
December 5, 2025 at 2:44 PM
the word layoffs doesn't even appear in this article
It's just all analysts chirping away about synergies
media coverage of itself and its endless consolidation doesn't think labor, consumers, or creatives are actually relevant to anything
It's just all analysts chirping away about synergies
media coverage of itself and its endless consolidation doesn't think labor, consumers, or creatives are actually relevant to anything
I’m already seeing the Snyder Cult claim victory over this fucking deal. These people are delusional.
December 5, 2025 at 4:44 PM
I’m already seeing the Snyder Cult claim victory over this fucking deal. These people are delusional.
Fuck you Ted Sarandos
December 5, 2025 at 4:24 PM
Fuck you Ted Sarandos
December 5, 2025 at 4:21 PM
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Guillermo gets it.
December 5, 2025 at 2:50 PM
Guillermo gets it.
I’m so bummed that my top four favorite films of the year are likely not getting physical releases.
Ne Zha 2 is the only one that might
Ne Zha 2 is the only one that might
December 5, 2025 at 4:10 PM
I’m so bummed that my top four favorite films of the year are likely not getting physical releases.
Ne Zha 2 is the only one that might
Ne Zha 2 is the only one that might
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So the reward for a company having an almost miraculously aspirational commercial and artistic year at the box office is to be bought by the one company with the most incentive (and seeming desire) to wipe movie theaters off the map? We’d almost be better off if Warner Bros.’s 2025 slate had tanked.
The Cold, Cruel Logic Behind Netflix Potentially Buying Warner Bros.
Buying one of the five remaining theatrical heavyweights for the purpose of removing the most aspirational theatrical distributor from the board would be in line with the streamer's recent history.
open.substack.com
December 5, 2025 at 2:53 PM
So the reward for a company having an almost miraculously aspirational commercial and artistic year at the box office is to be bought by the one company with the most incentive (and seeming desire) to wipe movie theaters off the map? We’d almost be better off if Warner Bros.’s 2025 slate had tanked.
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All media mergers end up hurting writers, actors, directors, and everyone else who works in the industry. Executives, assistants, caterers, teamsters, everyone. Fewer companies means fewer jobs, period.
December 5, 2025 at 5:08 AM
All media mergers end up hurting writers, actors, directors, and everyone else who works in the industry. Executives, assistants, caterers, teamsters, everyone. Fewer companies means fewer jobs, period.
Everytime I try to read Absolute Superman, I get bad news
December 5, 2025 at 5:32 AM
Everytime I try to read Absolute Superman, I get bad news
No! God dammit… fuck this hurts
December 5, 2025 at 5:32 AM
No! God dammit… fuck this hurts
I want to jump in front of a bus 🤦♂️
It’s the Disney/Fox deal all over again. How interesting that Trump was president both times 🙄
It’s the Disney/Fox deal all over again. How interesting that Trump was president both times 🙄
Netflix is now in exclusive talks to acquire Warner Bros after the bidding war
If they agree to a deal and then it gets blocked, Netflix will still pay Warner Bros $5B
(via The Wrap)
If they agree to a deal and then it gets blocked, Netflix will still pay Warner Bros $5B
(via The Wrap)
December 5, 2025 at 5:07 AM
I want to jump in front of a bus 🤦♂️
It’s the Disney/Fox deal all over again. How interesting that Trump was president both times 🙄
It’s the Disney/Fox deal all over again. How interesting that Trump was president both times 🙄
WB has got to come off the market
🚨 A group of anonymous high-profile filmmakers has sent a letter to Congress warning that a Netflix x Warner Bros. merger could “tie a noose around the theatrical marketplace.”
Some insiders claim WB films would get only a 2-week theatrical window before dropping on Netflix, while others deny it.
Some insiders claim WB films would get only a 2-week theatrical window before dropping on Netflix, while others deny it.
December 5, 2025 at 3:30 AM
WB has got to come off the market