Reintroduction thread
Name: Chris
Pronouns: He/Him
Location: South East England
Interests: IT nerdiness, commercial aviation, food & drink, animals, gaming, walking, general technology, comedy, sci-fi (most franchises tbh)
Vocation: IT core infrastructure (servers & cloud services)
Name: Chris
Pronouns: He/Him
Location: South East England
Interests: IT nerdiness, commercial aviation, food & drink, animals, gaming, walking, general technology, comedy, sci-fi (most franchises tbh)
Vocation: IT core infrastructure (servers & cloud services)
November 17, 2024 at 10:58 PM
Reintroduction thread
Name: Chris
Pronouns: He/Him
Location: South East England
Interests: IT nerdiness, commercial aviation, food & drink, animals, gaming, walking, general technology, comedy, sci-fi (most franchises tbh)
Vocation: IT core infrastructure (servers & cloud services)
Name: Chris
Pronouns: He/Him
Location: South East England
Interests: IT nerdiness, commercial aviation, food & drink, animals, gaming, walking, general technology, comedy, sci-fi (most franchises tbh)
Vocation: IT core infrastructure (servers & cloud services)
Bring back laserdisc-sized media but with modern laser technology. You could fit whole franchises or TV series on a single disc.
May 2, 2024 at 1:26 PM
Bring back laserdisc-sized media but with modern laser technology. You could fit whole franchises or TV series on a single disc.
He was so mad, he sold his dealerships A YEAR BEFORE COVID. www.smartbusinessdealmakers.com/articles/top...
Moreno sells car dealerships; all in on Ownum, blockchain
Bernie Moreno sold seven car dealership franchises last week, reinforcing his commitment to make Cleveland a central hub for blockchain technology.
www.smartbusinessdealmakers.com
August 1, 2026 at 9:46 PM
He was so mad, he sold his dealerships A YEAR BEFORE COVID. www.smartbusinessdealmakers.com/articles/top...
never expected the Searching for Bobby Fischer and SAW franchises to overlap, but hey if it worked for Fox / Marvel
www.popsci.com/technology/e...
www.popsci.com/technology/e...
Man builds electrified chessboard that shocks players for bad moves
Chess is punishing enough, but one YouTuber found a way to make it even more painful.
www.popsci.com
February 27, 2026 at 1:42 PM
never expected the Searching for Bobby Fischer and SAW franchises to overlap, but hey if it worked for Fox / Marvel
www.popsci.com/technology/e...
www.popsci.com/technology/e...
Which.. okay, fine? 🤷♂️ Like in theory the reason RE "franchises" so well is that its only thematic connective tissue is "What's causing this [HORROR MOVIE SCENARIO]? ..Ooh! Turns out there was actually a videogame technology lab full of boss-fights under/adjacent to the [HORROR MOVIE SCENARIO]!"
May 1, 2026 at 5:33 PM
Which.. okay, fine? 🤷♂️ Like in theory the reason RE "franchises" so well is that its only thematic connective tissue is "What's causing this [HORROR MOVIE SCENARIO]? ..Ooh! Turns out there was actually a videogame technology lab full of boss-fights under/adjacent to the [HORROR MOVIE SCENARIO]!"
I wrote about the Skibidi Toilet gold rush in Hollywood and filmmaker Michael Bay’s plans for a Skibidi Toilet movie and TV show, Skibidi Toilet drones, toys, merch, Roblox games, and more. www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2...
How Skibidi Toilet became one of the most valuable franchises in Hollywood
The YouTube series is global phenomenon and now a TV and movie are in the works from filmmaker Michael Bay
www.washingtonpost.com
July 24, 2024 at 10:04 PM
I wrote about the Skibidi Toilet gold rush in Hollywood and filmmaker Michael Bay’s plans for a Skibidi Toilet movie and TV show, Skibidi Toilet drones, toys, merch, Roblox games, and more. www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2...
With dreams of permanent franchises in Europe, the NFL has quietly been keeping tabs on companies aiming to bring the technology back—and it could happen sooner than you think.
🔗: on.wsj.com/43EUNVa
🔗: on.wsj.com/43EUNVa
November 22, 2025 at 8:04 AM
With dreams of permanent franchises in Europe, the NFL has quietly been keeping tabs on companies aiming to bring the technology back—and it could happen sooner than you think.
🔗: on.wsj.com/43EUNVa
🔗: on.wsj.com/43EUNVa
OK so this is disgusting and upsetting on multiple angles and if they ruin one of my favorite franchises I will be so pissed. But if there is one franchise you would not choose to demonstrate this technology, maybe don’t pick the post apocalyptic setting where an AI killed the planet?
March 10, 2025 at 9:50 PM
OK so this is disgusting and upsetting on multiple angles and if they ruin one of my favorite franchises I will be so pissed. But if there is one franchise you would not choose to demonstrate this technology, maybe don’t pick the post apocalyptic setting where an AI killed the planet?
i was thinking about this a few days ago and man, remember the optimism we had that with technology getting better, we thought we'd get more games being made for big franchises, not less?
can't stop thinking about how wrong DoVG's take on the state of Final Fantasy on PS5 from like 2004 is
August 25, 2026 at 10:55 PM
i was thinking about this a few days ago and man, remember the optimism we had that with technology getting better, we thought we'd get more games being made for big franchises, not less?
You see it with TV dramas, superhero franchises and ultimately with technology and AI. It's all just referring back into itself and has lost the cross-pollination and obscure influences.
April 19, 2024 at 8:50 AM
You see it with TV dramas, superhero franchises and ultimately with technology and AI. It's all just referring back into itself and has lost the cross-pollination and obscure influences.
With dreams of permanent franchises in Europe, the NFL has quietly been keeping tabs on companies aiming to bring the technology back—and it could happen sooner than you think.
The NFL’s Secret Obsession With Supersonic Flight
With dreams of permanent franchises in Europe, the league has quietly been keeping tabs on companies aiming to bring the technology back—and it could happen sooner than you think.
on.wsj.com
November 19, 2025 at 3:33 PM
With dreams of permanent franchises in Europe, the NFL has quietly been keeping tabs on companies aiming to bring the technology back—and it could happen sooner than you think.
$TOST $DIN Applebee’s Selects Toast Technology as New Point of Sale and Kitchen Display Systems Partner
Applebees has 1,567 franchises, 47 company-owned stores, this is a big win
markets.ft.com/data/announc...
Applebees has 1,567 franchises, 47 company-owned stores, this is a big win
markets.ft.com/data/announc...
April 14, 2025 at 12:11 PM
$TOST $DIN Applebee’s Selects Toast Technology as New Point of Sale and Kitchen Display Systems Partner
Applebees has 1,567 franchises, 47 company-owned stores, this is a big win
markets.ft.com/data/announc...
Applebees has 1,567 franchises, 47 company-owned stores, this is a big win
markets.ft.com/data/announc...
I love slamming magic, cybernetics, and cosmic horror together.
Especially when you get eldritch beasts.
I want more stuff where technology and black magic are combined.
I know two franchises like that.
Especially when you get eldritch beasts.
I want more stuff where technology and black magic are combined.
I know two franchises like that.
December 5, 2024 at 7:45 PM
I love slamming magic, cybernetics, and cosmic horror together.
Especially when you get eldritch beasts.
I want more stuff where technology and black magic are combined.
I know two franchises like that.
Especially when you get eldritch beasts.
I want more stuff where technology and black magic are combined.
I know two franchises like that.
J: Jak & Daxter
Imagine how breathtaking the environments in this game would be with today's technology. Of all Sony's dormant IPs, this one ranks right up there with Ape Escape as franchises that need a comeback.
Imagine how breathtaking the environments in this game would be with today's technology. Of all Sony's dormant IPs, this one ranks right up there with Ape Escape as franchises that need a comeback.
April 26, 2025 at 5:47 PM
J: Jak & Daxter
Imagine how breathtaking the environments in this game would be with today's technology. Of all Sony's dormant IPs, this one ranks right up there with Ape Escape as franchises that need a comeback.
Imagine how breathtaking the environments in this game would be with today's technology. Of all Sony's dormant IPs, this one ranks right up there with Ape Escape as franchises that need a comeback.
19. Of all the franchises that are being rebooted for the IP cash grab, Jurassic Park is the dumbest. And probably the most accurate scenario because rich douchebags would definitely try out do each other when it comes to bringing back dinosaurs once the technology exists. Like the current AI shit.
July 21, 2025 at 5:38 PM
19. Of all the franchises that are being rebooted for the IP cash grab, Jurassic Park is the dumbest. And probably the most accurate scenario because rich douchebags would definitely try out do each other when it comes to bringing back dinosaurs once the technology exists. Like the current AI shit.
New Disney CEO Josh D’Amaro wants to speed movement of Disney franchises around film, TV, digital, consumer products and real-world experiences. https://on.wsj.com/40AJ5Jd
New CEO Josh D'Amaro Wants Disney's Flywheel to Spin Faster
Former parks chief, who succeeded Bob Iger Wednesday, hopes using technology to accelerate franchises can boost stagnant stock.
www.wsj.com
March 18, 2026 at 8:00 PM
New Disney CEO Josh D’Amaro wants to speed movement of Disney franchises around film, TV, digital, consumer products and real-world experiences. https://on.wsj.com/40AJ5Jd
Holy crap y'all, a new .hack game apparently focusing on the "dusk of technology" like how the OG series focused on the "dawn"
Between this and CV it's my year for dormant franchises. What next, more Nier?
#.hack
#videogames
#rpgs
Between this and CV it's my year for dormant franchises. What next, more Nier?
#.hack
#videogames
#rpgs
February 16, 2026 at 12:48 PM
Holy crap y'all, a new .hack game apparently focusing on the "dusk of technology" like how the OG series focused on the "dawn"
Between this and CV it's my year for dormant franchises. What next, more Nier?
#.hack
#videogames
#rpgs
Between this and CV it's my year for dormant franchises. What next, more Nier?
#.hack
#videogames
#rpgs
They used an AI Dog podcast to promote End of Oak Street. We can't find Bad Robot / JJ Abrams confirming or denying if en-ai was used in the movie. So far only marketing ie this promotional 'podcast'
variety.com/2026/film/ne...
www.wbd.com/news/warner-...
variety.com/2026/film/ne...
www.wbd.com/news/warner-...
Warner Bros. Discovery Announces Agentic AI-Powered Advertising Technology Built on AWS, its Preferred Cloud Provider - Warner Bros. Discovery
Warner Bros. Discovery, a premier global media and entertainment company, offers audiences the world's most differentiated and complete portfolio of content, brands and franchises across television, f...
www.wbd.com
August 17, 2026 at 6:33 PM
They used an AI Dog podcast to promote End of Oak Street. We can't find Bad Robot / JJ Abrams confirming or denying if en-ai was used in the movie. So far only marketing ie this promotional 'podcast'
variety.com/2026/film/ne...
www.wbd.com/news/warner-...
variety.com/2026/film/ne...
www.wbd.com/news/warner-...
Anyone else notice the worn out Buy n Large sticker on the subway entrance railing in Soul?
Buy n Large is the multinational technology mega corporation in WALL•E that has also made appearances in Cars and Toy Story franchises.
Buy n Large is the multinational technology mega corporation in WALL•E that has also made appearances in Cars and Toy Story franchises.
November 14, 2024 at 12:09 AM
Anyone else notice the worn out Buy n Large sticker on the subway entrance railing in Soul?
Buy n Large is the multinational technology mega corporation in WALL•E that has also made appearances in Cars and Toy Story franchises.
Buy n Large is the multinational technology mega corporation in WALL•E that has also made appearances in Cars and Toy Story franchises.
I need this to be a hoax. A massive, terrible hoax. Please. Please gods let this be a hoax.
www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2...
www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2...
How Skibidi Toilet became one of the most valuable franchises in Hollywood
The YouTube series is global phenomenon and now a TV show and movie are in the works from filmmaker Michael Bay
www.washingtonpost.com
July 25, 2024 at 4:13 PM
I need this to be a hoax. A massive, terrible hoax. Please. Please gods let this be a hoax.
www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2...
www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2...
So, when the Jurassic Park technology was redeveloped between franchises, why didn't the they eliminate the flaw that let them reproduce, as well as making it impossible to metabolize thiamine (I think) from any natural sources?
They could make super-smart color changing dinos, they could fix that.
They could make super-smart color changing dinos, they could fix that.
February 27, 2026 at 2:25 PM
So, when the Jurassic Park technology was redeveloped between franchises, why didn't the they eliminate the flaw that let them reproduce, as well as making it impossible to metabolize thiamine (I think) from any natural sources?
They could make super-smart color changing dinos, they could fix that.
They could make super-smart color changing dinos, they could fix that.
Zoe Saldaña: ‘The Oscars tend to overlook actors using CGI technology’ www.independent.co.uk/arts-enterta...
Zoe Saldaña: ‘The Oscars tend to overlook actors using CGI technology’
As her Netflix film ‘Emilia Perez’ draws Oscar buzz, the ‘Avatar’ and Marvel actor talks to Annabel Nugent about the creative frustrations of big-budget franchises, her struggle to overcome dyslexia, ...
www.independent.co.uk
December 14, 2024 at 10:52 PM
Zoe Saldaña: ‘The Oscars tend to overlook actors using CGI technology’ www.independent.co.uk/arts-enterta...
AI to gauge fan sentiment is about par for the course these days; it's the "dedicated docuseries will chronicle how Treasure AI’s technology is positively shaping the fan experience in real time, giving supporters a look inside the innovation driving both franchises forward" that makes this insane.
Portland Thorns, Fire partner with Treasure AI
Portland Thorns, Fire partner with Treasure AI
Portland Thorns and Portland Fire announce a partnership with Treasure AI, including a Thorns jersey sleeve patch, Fire court and facility branding, and plans to use AI tools for fan engagement.
www.kptv.com
July 21, 2026 at 6:15 PM
AI to gauge fan sentiment is about par for the course these days; it's the "dedicated docuseries will chronicle how Treasure AI’s technology is positively shaping the fan experience in real time, giving supporters a look inside the innovation driving both franchises forward" that makes this insane.