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https://youtu.be/lIg9Qg_B9Mk?t=893

X Files revival pilot theatrical rumor

Malcolm Jamal Warner passed away a year ago

it's great to see jerry hasn't given up

hopefully he gets somewhere despite the odds.

Here's another
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8Mn02OhtV-o

It's awesome David and Gillian are leaning into these things.

And another (without david)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5kPQnzD5G6c

I would think if Jerry had been more aggressive/willing, him-cleavant-john would be able to do panels fairly regularly and it might actually make the small "hardcore" fanbase slightly larger.

another one -- they are really making the rounds
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5LjCOo22xcA

here's another video from the Denver fan convention

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qt5pdrSoeAY

Seems like this is just David & Gillian interview vs. the larger panel earlier that included them as well

Stargate:
https://deadline.com/2026/06/stargate-s … 236939321/

https://deadline.com/2026/05/jodie-swee … 236878822/

Ironically, Sliders was about teamwork.

Yes, he is quite optimistic, and we've lost some of that shared sense of humanity.  And I think even if people are in idealogical wars, they still crave for that.

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This fathom event looks interesting
https://www.fathomentertainment.com/rel … verything/

The Story of Everything is a cinematic exploration of the cosmos that reveals the hidden hand behind our universe. From the precise laws that govern the stars to the intricate patterns found in every living cell, the film traces evidence of intentional design throughout nature. Whether examining distant star-forming clouds or the spiral structure of DNA, we discover a consistent signature woven into the fabric of existence.

It's been great to see the continued comments from folks who genuinely loved the film.  And the awesome box office performance.  It will hit $600m and be profitable comfortably.   Obviously, I did not really enjoy the film but the general genre is something we need more of.  Most stuff is so dark, or not grounded, or not really trying to speak to humanity. This does.

Something like this will probably one day enable us to go from 4:3 to 16:9

https://x.com/ComfyUI/status/2044473050465505771

A lot of exciting stuff is happening with the open source AI video models.

Doesn't really apply to sliders content given the state of that but this is interesting

https://yzmblog.github.io/projects/DiffHDR/

People love Project Hail Mary and I don't understand it.  I have no doubt, I am the one who is wrong though.

my last post was actually referring to a faux 4k up-scaled version of the original episodes

since i wrote that, i did come across a software solution randomly in a social media feed, but i doubt it would be good enough on some of the crappy quality stuff we have as source.  But from a high quality company like topaz or google or microsoft, i think they'd be able to do a remarkable job at some point.

Good casting
https://www.msn.com/en-us/tv/news/the-x … r-AA1Ztjb8

this seems like an interesting sim game

https://store.steampowered.com/app/2315 … ry_Tycoon/

Apparently not a post processing solution per ceo so guess not.

https://deadline.com/2026/03/buffy-insi … 236757372/

ouch. it has to be painful to get a revival "going" to some degree, and then have it taken away.

I think we are getting closer to coming up with a faux 4k sliders....

I would welcome it.  Though I am not sure the studios would do that, considering AI should theoretically be able to do such a good job, I don't see why they wouldn't for such savvaged properties that have already been compromised from their original image anyway. AI should be able to do a good job because most of the detail is there to begin with.... it's not like they will be inventing new objects other than maybe some background objects as it tries to guess on clarity)

The xcast podcast had a good episode on this and seem to think it will be a continuation where Mulder and scully will make appearances.

Also since fox had inquired to Chris about new x files movies (ip I guess is everything these days) you would think fox would want to keep the continuity.

also jim hall, check your PMs

https://www.thedailybeast.com/obsessed/ … -anderson/

what a world we've landed upon

*disturbed

Autocorrect

In any case.  This whole thing has been hard.

I asked ai about topaz ai models. It's interesting that I haven't really heard any buzz about this stuff.

Here's what google ai said.  Gonna check YouTube to see if this stuff is magic yet or problematic.

As of late 2025 and early 2026, Topaz Labs has introduced a new era of AI models focusing on diffusion technology, improved temporal consistency, and high-fidelity denoising, primarily under the new "Topaz Video" (Studio) subscription banner.
Key new models and enhancements include:
Starlight (formerly Starlight Mini/Project Starlight): This is the flagship new model, marking Topaz’s first venture into diffusion-based video enhancement. It is designed to turn low-resolution, degraded, or old footage into high-definition, producing much more detailed and temporally consistent results than previous models. It supports both cloud and local rendering for Windows/NVIDIA users.
Starlight Sharp: A variant of the Starlight series designed for extreme detail and sharpness, particularly for restoring fine, high-resolution details.
Nyx XL (Denoising): A new, specialized AI model for high-resolution, low-light footage that removes noise while preserving, rather than destroying, fine details. It is often used in combination with other models (like Proteus) for the best results.
Astra: A new creative video upscaler aimed at improving AI-generated footage, offering more creative, "real-life" details compared to traditional, rigid upscaling.
Bloom: A new model for enhancing realism, reducing the "plastic" or over-smoothed feel often associated with earlier AI upscaling.
Proteus Natural (v1.2.0): An updated version of the popular general-purpose model, designed to reduce artifacts and aliasing without overly modifying the original source details.
Key Changes to the Ecosystem:
Subscription Model: As of October 2025, Topaz Labs moved to a subscription-only model for its new "Topaz Video" app, which includes over 100+ new and legacy models.
Live Preview (Beta): A new feature allows users to instantly see the results of model adjustments, significantly speeding up the workflow.
Performance: The new models, particularly Starlight, are demanding, requiring high-end hardware (e.g., 16GB+ VRAM) for optimal local performance.
These models represent a major shift towards generative, diffusion-based restoration that solves the previous issue of flickering (temporal inconsistency) between frame