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Chris Butler @chrisdbutler.bsky.social · 23/08/2026

Three episodes into Strange New Worlds S4 and my hopes of a decent episode are diminishing fast. Just awful.

Chris Butler @chrisdbutler.bsky.social · 15/07/2026

While it makes creative choices I wouldn't have, I nevertheless think the Supergirl film is quite good. I say this as someone who hated the recent Superman film.

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Chris Butler @chrisdbutler.bsky.social · 28/04/2026

I had low expectations for Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom, but holy moly it's terrible.

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Chris Butler @chrisdbutler.bsky.social · 30/03/2026

I have four kitkats in my possession. Will accept offers.

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Chris Butler @chrisdbutler.bsky.social · 22/03/2026

Sam Kieth was a legend. The Maxx in particular is a great favourite of mine.

Photo of Issue 1 of The Maxx alongside a VHS copy of the cartoon adaptation

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Chris Butler @chrisdbutler.bsky.social · 11/03/2026

Line of dialogue from Tron (1982): GIBBS (wryly) Yes, won't that be grand -- the computers will start thinking, and people will stop.

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Chris Butler @chrisdbutler.bsky.social · 15/01/2026

I'm going to need a course in micro-expressions before I can decode this one...

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Chris Butler @chrisdbutler.bsky.social · 06/01/2026

Random things you hear yourself saying: "The novel will not be delayed by Wonder Woman, I assure you."

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Chris Butler @chrisdbutler.bsky.social · 08/12/2025

Dare I say that old Pertwee Sea Devils was ReMastered?

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Chris Butler @chrisdbutler.bsky.social · 05/12/2025

This World Cup draw programme is the most godawful thing I've seen in a long time. I have it muted while I wait for something less embarrassing to happen.

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Chris Butler @chrisdbutler.bsky.social · 21/11/2025

I dreamed I was back in my old job and Claudia Winkleman was my boss. Which improved it a lot.

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Chris Butler @chrisdbutler.bsky.social · 23/10/2025

Celebrity Traitors contestants. Doing very well.

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Chris Butler @chrisdbutler.bsky.social · 20/10/2025

Dear streaming services, I want to watch programmes from the beginning to the end. Why is that so hard for you to understand?

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Carmelo Rafalà @carmelorafala.bsky.social · 04/10/2025

It's alive!

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REMAINS @remainsmagazine.bsky.social · 12/08/2025

Remains 3 is at press and will mail out soon. Please order or subscribe now. :) James Sallis, Kailee Pedersen, Gary McMahon, Danny Rhodes, Tori Fredrick, Steve Rasnic Tem, Alison Littlewood, Stephen Hargadon, and pictured here 'Hiroshima Was Another Word For Love Then' by Andrew Hook. remains.uk

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Chris Butler @chrisdbutler.bsky.social · 11/08/2025

I've recently seen the new Fantastic Four and Superman films. The Fantastic Four is very nearly a triumph, but just falls short of that mark. Superman has a cool dog in it.

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Chris Butler @chrisdbutler.bsky.social · 08/08/2025

How nice it would be if all writers could wander on to the One Show whenever they feel like it to promote their work.

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Chris Butler @chrisdbutler.bsky.social · 23/07/2025

Germany and Spain have both made a tactical error by not conceding one or two goals early.

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Chris Butler @chrisdbutler.bsky.social · 05/06/2025

Always good to see a new Interzone in the inbox.

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REMAINS @remainsmagazine.bsky.social · 22/05/2025

We've added an issue 3 pre-order and a four-issue subscription to the website. Issue 2 seems to be going down very well, but we appreciate all feedback. :) remains.uk

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Chris Butler @chrisdbutler.bsky.social · 17/05/2025

I don't think I can unsee the bouncy tomatoes

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Salt Books @saltpublishing.com · 13/05/2025

Dear everyone! Do please lend a hand and share our offer – times are extremely tough and we desperately need to raise some cash to keep things moving. Simply use TheBigSaltSale in our checkout or click on the link below— www.saltpublishing.com/discount/The... Happy reading!

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REMAINS @remainsmagazine.bsky.social · 06/05/2025

Once again we have failed to even post an update. If you haven't received your copy of issue 2 yet it's on its way and will be with you shortly. We hope you enjoy it. Issue 3 is available for pre-order, and -- as requested -- we have added a subscription. remains.uk

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REMAINS @remainsmagazine.bsky.social · 01/04/2025

Issue 2 coming soon... remains.uk

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Chris Butler @chrisdbutler.bsky.social · 14/03/2025

The Quantum Leap remake/continuation is now available to stream on the channel formerly known as Channel 5. I really enjoyed it, and while it is now cancelled it's still worth watching.

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ALT: a man is sitting in the driver 's seat of a car with citytv written on the screen

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REMAINS @remainsmagazine.bsky.social · 14/03/2025

Issue 2 (April) can be pre-ordered now. 25000-word novella by Rhonda Pressley Veit, stories by Abi Hynes, Sarah Read, Alexander Glass, and more. Nina Allan interviewed by Matt Hill. Colour throughout with more glorious art by Richard Wagner. remains.uk

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Chris Butler @chrisdbutler.bsky.social · 12/03/2025

Shortly heading off for the monthly (ish) writing group meeting. I shall provide constructive criticism. Yes, I shall.

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Chris Butler @chrisdbutler.bsky.social · 04/03/2025

It appears Timeless is now available on Amazon Prime. It's a very entertaining and fun time travel show, highly recommended. So good I made a podcast about it.

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Chris Butler @chrisdbutler.bsky.social · 27/02/2025

I can't be doing with "Absolute" this and "Ultimate" that. It's everything that's wrong with the comics industry. Well, not everything.

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REMAINS @remainsmagazine.bsky.social · 19/02/2025

Hello everybody. Remains is a magazine created by Andy Cox and Richard Wagner. The first issue has just been published and the second is out soon. We are rubbish at social media but look forward to making new friends and talking about stuff.

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Chris Butler @chrisdbutler.bsky.social · 05/02/2025

It always amazes me how unconcerned robins are about being in close proximity to humans.

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Chris Butler @chrisdbutler.bsky.social · 04/02/2025

I have written a book. Sometimes felt like I wouldn't ever finish it. Doubtless it still needs work, but today I wrote the final chapter. Sometimes you just have to keep going.

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Chris Butler @chrisdbutler.bsky.social · 26/01/2025

After watching Series 2 of The Diplomat, I can only conclude it has secretly been a comedy all along, but told with such a straight face it wasn't immediately obvious. I imagine the writers were chortling their heads off throughout. I'm looking forward to Season 3.

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Chris Butler @chrisdbutler.bsky.social · 08/01/2025

Also watched a bit of Slow Horses, which is more obviously trying to be a fun watch. Albeit with random extreme violence.

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Chris Butler @chrisdbutler.bsky.social · 08/01/2025

Spent the weekend in the company of a bad cold, mostly watching For All Mankind, season 1, courtesy of Apple TV's free weekend. Brilliant but overly melodramatic at times. Reminded me of Battlestar Galactica in the way it manoeuvres the "heroes" to do terrible things. I see you, Ronald D. Moore.

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Chris Butler @chrisdbutler.bsky.social · 18/12/2024

An opt-out model of "AI" rights licensing is clearly not in the spirit of existing copyright laws where an owner's Intellectual Property is automatically protected. Having to constantly and relentlessly try to protect your rights in each case is an unfair burden and will not work.

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KJ Charles @kjcharleswriter.com · 18/12/2024

UK WRITERS: You need to fill in this consulation. Govt is very clearly looking to an opt-out model of rights licensing that puts all the burden on creators instead of profiteers. It's long and boring but this is important. www.gov.uk/government/c...

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This consultation seeks views on how the government can ensure the UK’s legal framework for AI and copyright supports the UK creative industries and AI sector together.

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Chris Butler @chrisdbutler.bsky.social · 14/12/2024

I have nudged past 70,000 words on the current novel-in-progress, with a goal of about 80,000 ish. Hoping to have a complete draft before the end of January. Full throttle through to the end now. Although, pitstop for Christmas.

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Chris Butler @chrisdbutler.bsky.social · 11/12/2024

So, days before the release of Kraven the Hunter, Sony announce they're giving up on these Spider-Man spin-off movies. I wasn't interested before, but I'm doubly not interested now. I haven't seen film marketing this inept since DC's The Flash movie. Shambles.

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Chris Butler @chrisdbutler.bsky.social · 01/12/2024

I watched Season 2 of Star Wars: Visions over recent days. I hadn't approached it with much enthusiasm, but I enjoyed it a lot. The Aardman episode in particular was a delight.

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Carmelo Rafalà @carmelorafala.bsky.social · 11/11/2024

This anthology is released today. It contains my "Heart of the City, Heart of the Sea", first printed in BFS Horizons

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Chris Butler @chrisdbutler.bsky.social · 28/10/2024

2,000 words written today on the work in progress. Now celebrating in the pub with friends and beer.

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Chris Butler @chrisdbutler.bsky.social · 18/10/2024

It is hard to have sympathy for a character in a film, supposedly a successful writer, who loses 2 years of work because they didn't have a backup.

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Chris Butler @chrisdbutler.bsky.social · 02/10/2024

The TTA Shop closes on October 26th. Former publisher of Black Static, Interzone and Crimewave, they still have some back issues available at discounted prices (including #245 and #259, which featured short stories by me). A real treasure trove of amazing short fiction.

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TTA Shop – Interzone, Black Static and more

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Chris Butler @chrisdbutler.bsky.social · 01/09/2024

I didn't know Eric personally, but I really enjoyed his writing. I especially loved his book "Kethani". I've bought this tribute anthology and look forward to reading it.

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Chris Butler @chrisdbutler.bsky.social · 25/08/2024

Over the end credits of The Amazing Spider-Man tonight the Sky announcer referred to "DC's Spider-Man Universe". Oh dear oh dear.

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