#transformers 31 day drawing challenge

[sphnyspinspin]

Reposting this bad boy because I was just recently reminded that, yeah, I MADE one of these. For the sole purpose of making a Transformers specified daily drawing challenge.

And I have to admit, it looks dope af.

@asmoteeth

[imaginepans]

For the entire month of October I decided to do an October challenge! I chose to do Goretober with a prompt my good friend gave me! I had some fun but also lost of motivation. It was tough trying to get through all of it but I made it without working on it through November! Now, this is a warning for those not a fan of gore, blood, or violence. If you’re sensitive to those, please scroll or click away.

Day 1: Rotten

Day 2: Blood spill

Day 3: gashes

Day 4: stitches

Day 5: nose bleed

day 6: transformation

Day 7: eyes

Day 8: xray (skipped due to not know how i will draw this)

day 9: taxidermy (a continuation of my other artwork of a taxidermy angel)

Day 10: horns (ft. @animatorshell pressure oc!)

Day 11: fungi (no motivation/no idea on how to draw it)

day 12: burning

Day 13: headache (bright colors warning!)

Day 14: impaled (Madness combat Oc)

Day 15: parasite (ft one of my friend’s pressure oc! Happy birthday to them as well!)

Day 16: poisoned (skipped, no motivation)

day 17: decapitation (low quality due to school work in the way)

Day 18: scissors (low quality due to school)

Day 19: disease (skipped, no ideas)

day 20: split (skipped, no ideas)

day 21: rabid (low quality due to being a couple days behind)

Day 22: sacrifice (cant, no comment)

day 23: candy gore

Day 24: trail cam (skipped, no ideas)

Day 25: thorns (my pressure oc but humanized)

Day 26: roadkill (low quality bc funni)

Day 27: trypophobia ( low quality, no motivation due to essay)

Day 28: slasher (no ideas, no motivation, no time)

Day 29: teeth

Day 30: dinner time (low quality)

Day 31: trick or treat! Featuring a drawing of my HALLOWEEN COSTUME!

<3

[instaquarius]

100 DBZ OC ART CHALLENGE

1.) Introduction.  2.) Flight.  3.) Hero.  4.) Full Moon.  5.) Transformation.  6.) Rage. 7.) Fusion (potara, Namekian, or finger fusion) 8.) Great Ape. 9.) Master and Student. 10.) Tournament. (Worlds Strongest Under the Heavens, the afterlife one from that one filler episode/arc, universes 6 v. 7 tournament, or the Tournament of Power) 11.) Fighting. 12.) Destruction. 13.) Ki control 14.) Aura. 15.) Blasts. 16.) Rivals. 17.) Quest. 18.) Family. 19.) Danger Zone. 20.) As a baby. 21.) With the Z sword (or training with the Z Sword) 22.) Victory. 23.) Death. 24.) Loss. 25.) Crisis. 26.) In other world. 27.) Snake way. 28.) Playing Baseball. 29.) At Kaio Samas' place. (In heaven?) 30.) In hell with HFIL ogres. 31.) Kaioshins' planet. 32.) Lovers. 33.) Doing Ginyu Force poses (or actually IN the Ginyu Force if you want XD) 34.) Saiyaman/Saiyagirl poses. 35.) 1st form, 2nd,3rd, 4th, (Golden or 5th form) 36.) Training in Gravity room 37.) Weighted Gi 38.) Wearing Earth clothes; casual 39.) in Dragonball art style (Like, before Z, Super etc.) 40.) Protection. 41.) Powering up. 42.) Fighting Frieza, Cell or Buu (or a movie villain) 43.) Universal Tournament. 44.) In the future. 45.) Immortality. 46.) Clones 47.) Finding the Dragonballs 48.) Meditating 49.) Fighting a God of Destruction 50.) Ritual 51.) Fighting the Legendary Super Saiyan 52.) Fighting in the Tuffle War 53.) Mind Control (by baby, Babidi, Towa/Mira etc.) 54.) As a Time Breaker 55.) As a Time Patroller 56.) Fighting the Z warriors.  57.) On Planet Vegeta. 58.) Getting absorbed (by a Majin?) 59.) False SSJ 60.) Getting turned into candy 61.) Inside the healing tank (like on Friezas spaceship) 62.) In the Hyperbolic Time Chamber (or Room of Spirit and Time) 63.) Eating. 64.) Revenge. 65.) Pride 66.) Sacrifice. 67.) Bloodied.  68.) Fear. 69.) Heart Virus. 70.) Meeting Arale (from Dr. Slump) 71.) Using the Kaioken. 72.) Climbing Korin Tower (like in original dragonball before flight was a thing) 73.) Wearing a Turtle Shell. 74.) Determined. 75.) Getting Married. 76.) Best Friends. 77.) Screams. 78.) Rescued. 79.) Mafuba. 80.) Killing. 81.) Defeat. 82.) Sadness. 83.) Happiness. 84.) In a Saiyan spacepod. 85.) Hatred. 86.) Crushed. 87.) Beam Struggle. 88.) Genki Dama (Spirit Bomb) 89.) Showering 90.) Wearing the pink Badman shirt 91.) Scheming. 92.) Fighting Merged Zamasu (or Regular Zamasu) 93.) Fighting a Black version of your OC (hint: Goku Black) 94.) Unlocked Potential.  95.) Confused. 96.) In highschool. 97.) Tears. 98.) Act of kindness 99.) Tag team 100.) With you (The creator of OC/artist) saying they survived the Challenge

Rules~~~~ 1.) Can go from any order you wish. It doesn't matter the order you do these in. 2.) Be creative. 3.) All writings/drawings must be related to DBZ in some way/the theme you choose to do. 4.) Link if you do do this? I'd love to see :3 5.) Also please leave a mention to this in your submissions~ 6.) You can use both OCs and cannon characters as long as its related to the series. 7.) Can be done whenever you feel like~ (No deadline or each theme has to be done once a day or anything) 8.) (Your also free to copy paste to a journal or something the themes to keep track of them as long as credits back to me)  9.) Have fun~

[amanda-sketchbook]

31 day Disney Crossover Challenge!

Day 1. Aladdin.

Fic + drawing

[kawareo]

TRANSFORMERS GORETOBER 2023

I've never in my life finished an Inktober challenge so this year I'm giving myself until December, because I'm just going back to school and it will be literally impossible to draw as much as I'll need to if I'd try to post daily

If you have ideas/suggestions, send me an ask!

I'm focusing mainly on IDW (plus some OCs), and yes, only non organics, but I might include some Earthspark, Prime, or Animated, for some enrichment :)

Day 1 - Misfire (idw) Day 2 - Ambulon (idw) Day 3 - Overlord (idw) Day 4 - Tailgate (idw) Day 5 - Helex (idw) Day 6 - Starscream (idw) Day 7 - Day 8 - Overlord (idw) Day 9 - Drillburst (oc) Day 10 - Day 11 - Day 12 - Day 13 - Day 14 - Blurr (tfa) Day 15 - Day 16 - Day 17 - Tarnma (idw) Day 18 - Day 19 - Day 20 - Megatron (tfe) Day 21 - Strike (oc) Day 22 - Day 23 - Day 24 - Day 25 - Day 26 - Day 27 - Day 28 - Day 29 - Day 30 - Candor (oc) Day 31 -

Everything will be tagged with cw: robogore, so block that tag if you don't want to be seeing it

[musicfromtheceiling]

Last months i followed a prompt list put together by my colleagues, i did not manage to draw one every day but still did 12 out of 31!

For this challenge i tried to losen up my line and keep the colours to a minimum to just work on light and dark value and composition. Reducing the scale of my drawing helped achieving the look i wanted (i started a new A5 sketchbook instead of my usual A4) and also making it faster to draw and ink. It was a nice learning experience!

I didn't like them all though so you'll only see the ones i think look the best ^^'

day 2: Transformation

[starline148]

I finished my Fictober Challenge!! Two days late but being me it was the achievement. Sorry for the ugly drawing I had nothing better too use. I add a little sketch in the end to make up for it. Under the cut the list of ships used each day. The stories can be read separately. I am very proud but also very exhausted.

🦇 Ship used each day:

🍬 Day 01: B4 + KdFd 👻 Day 02: Kurama Norihito x Minamisawa Atsushi 🍬 Day 03: Kusaka Ryuuji x Morimura Konoha 👻 Day 04: Tsurugi Yuuichi x Gouenji Yuuka 🍬 Day 05: Kageyama Hikaru x Masaki Kariya 👻 Day 06: Tobitaka Seiya x Kudou Fuyuka 🍬 Day 07: Shuu x Matsukaze Tenma 👻 Day 08: Amemiya Taiyou x Yukimura Hyouga 🍬 Day 09: Ibuki Munemasa x Kita Ichiban 👻 Day 10: Ichino Nanasuke x Aoyama Shunsuke 🍬 Day 11: Namikawa Rensuke x Seto Midori 👻 Day 12: Haizaki Ryouhei x Mizukamita Seiryuu 🍬 Day13: Makari Ginjirou x Mizukawa Minori 👻 Day 14: Kogure Yuuya x Otonashi Haruna 🍬 Day 15: Kidou Yuuto x Fudou Akio 👻 Day 16: Someoka Ryuugo x Fubuki Shirou 🍬 Day 17: Kiyama Tatsuya x Midorikawa Ryuuji 👻 Day 18: Narukami Kenya x Otomura Gakuya 🍬 Day 19: Kishibe Taiga x Nozaki Sakura 👻 Day 20: Sakiyama Shuuji x Henmi Wataru 🍬 Day 21: Mahoro Tadashi x Minaho Kazuto 👻 Day 22: Tetsukado Shin x Kurosaki Makoto 🍬 Day 23: Saryu Evan x Fei Rune 👻 Day 24: Kirino Ranmaru x Shindou Takuto 🍬 Day 25: Hakuryuu x Tsurugi Kyousuke 👻 Day 26: Gomaki Tetsurou x Senguuji Yamato 🍬 Day 27: Tsunami Jousuke x Tachimukai Yuuki 👻 Day 28: Utsunomiya Toramaru x Gouenji Shuuya 🍬 Day 29: Endou Mamoru x Kazemaru Ichirouta 👻 Day 30: Sein x Desuta 🍬 Day 31:Chaos Trio+ KdFd

[no-naem]

Now I shall put some of my favorites of the unfinished art from the 100 Kayano Days challenge. [Rubs hands together]

These are all in order from old to new, from September 2022 to January 2023.

It's a hot day. Karma: "I want cuddles, and I can't cuddle Akari (she'd kill me). So..." Nagisa: "You're too hot." Karma: "I know I am." Nagisa: "YOU KNOW THAT'S NOT WHAT I MEANT!!" Karma: "Cuddle time." Nagisa: "IT'S 31 C!!! AKARI, HELP!!" Akari: "Sorry Nagisa! I have another love to attend to. You're on your own."

(Lol the dialogue is kinda off but I like what I was trying to go for.)

Aguri lives AU but at what cost. Akari is this 🤏 close to losing it.

Adults Kayano, Kanzaki, and Karma went to that one cafe that was doing that collaboration with a popular video game.

GoM AU, with Akari slowly turning into an antimatter creature. It took a long time for her to transform, and there was no cure to stop this. It wasn't fun, but at least her friends were there for her.

Kayano and Akari, Deemo AU, based on that one art for ANiMA from the game.

Okay, THIS one I still like a lot. It takes place in the Okinawa arc, and the concept was that there'd be a montage where each student would use Korosensei's Ultimate Defense Form as a blunt weapon to knock out all of the guards. And then end with Karasuma taking out Takaoka the same way.

GoM AU again. Nagisa excitedly shows off one of his partners. ...and yes I made antimatter Akari 10 feet tall. :D

Surprise Koro Q! Based on that one episode from the anime. Imagine if the transformation was permanent.

Baby shark doo doo doodoodoodoo...onesie.

Shirt reads: "I am completely normal and not insane I have no desire to harm anyone I am not carrying a weapon." I like the potential chaotic vibes in NagiKae. They're besties.

Eldritch AU!!! Context: some of the 3E students are eldritch beings, and Kayano is the reincarnation of an ancient being that ruled a whole other dimension filled with other eldritch monstrosities, which she can summon. This AU gave me so many brain worms, yet not enough to help me finish any of them. 😩

I have a bleak zombie apocalypse AU. Takes place after their high school graduation, probably after the events of Korotan D? Kayano's half-infected, Nagisa's a zombie, Karma has severe head trauma that he can't fix and it's making him go wack, and Gakushuu's trying to keep everything together.

I wanted to draw more than one birthday art for Akari and this was one of them. Just her and her big sister...

This one was gonna be a prank. Forgot about it though LOL.

The concept was Kayano arriving in limbo, dazed, after getting killed. But Aguri tells her to go back. It's not time yet.

Aberration AU. Takes place 4 years after canon, right around the time they're in college. The monster behind them is basically both of them. Their memories and DNAs make up the monster. Kayano and Nagisa are unhealthily codependent after being kidnapped and used as experiments for...3 years. 😐 But it's okay. They eventually get rescued and get therapy.

Kayano twins AU. I was gonna draw a short comic about the twins but I had to give up because I was struggling for some reason. (Why is this pic so LONG???)

One of the Christmas/Karma birthday ideas. It'd have Karushuu kissing under a mistletoe. Kayano's just here for the desserts, man.

Eldritch AU. This would be a sequel to Day 88, featuring Kanzaki (she's a time god) instead, but I didn't have enough motivation to finish it.

This is just Day 93, but Aguri and Korosensei were supposed to be there with her, along with the rest of group 4!! But I ran out of time.

And finally, this is another limbo situation where the Yukimura sisters would hug each other one last time. But then I thought it was too sad and went for the "Aguri lives" ones.

If you made it all the way to the end, then WOW thanks for reading!! Hope y'all liked reading about my thoughts! There are actually more arts that are unfinished but those are like...really messy lol.

[lonita]

Creative Idea of the Day - July 2024

Every day on my Idealog account on Bluesky, I share a quick creative idea - unlike the more lengthy ones I share here. And because I like to archive things all in one place, here's July 2024's collection.

31 - Pick a favourite art supply and show others how you use it.

30 - Draw a still life using only shades of one colour.

29 - Make a cartoon inspired by something you read - news, human interest, educational, a book, a sign, a pamphlet, etc.

28 - Write about your favourite solo activities or hobbies.

27 - (missed)

26 - Never been in there before? Go in there.

25 - Take a photo of something that makes you happy.

24 - Draw a landscape using only dots.

23 - Listen to a new podcast or TED talk each day/week. I'm so very guilty of forgetting these things exist, and yet there's such a richness of them. Great fodder for conversation, writing, a media "book" club, other projects, or just for you.

22 - Typeractive! Using a non-functional typewriter, transform it into an art piece by painting it, adding decoupage, add ephemera, redecorate the keys, or use it as a base for a mixed media assemblage.

21 - Create a tiny garden using small plants, moss, stones, miniatures, toys, glass bottles and beads, and creative landscaping. You could also add LED lights. This would work in a planter box too, for those without the space for a garden.

20 - Go for a walk with a bag or box and fill it with objects you find - rocks, lost earrings, pop can tabs, flowers, coins, other ephemera, etc. Take pics to put in the box too. Use the items to create a collage, sculpture, or shadow box.

19 - Explore untranslatable words from different languages that encapsulate feelings or experiences that don't have direct English equivalents

18 - Think of a favourite quotation, lyric, or saying and find a way to illustrate it. Collage, drawings, still images from cartoons or films, etc.

17 - Combine travel writing with geocaching, documenting places visited, hidden and found treasures encountered, and recording it in whatever way you see fit.

16 - Set a small challenge for yourself each day, like learning a new word in English or another language, perform a random act of kindness, or something else. It doesn't have to be the same thing. Set yourself the goal of trying something different each day.

15 - Write a piece that has no verbs.

14 - Think of things you know how to do and write out instructions to teach others how to do them.

13 - Choose a random group of words and develop a travel challenge where you create hypothetical travel itineraries - or real ones - routes incorporating destinations, or experiences related to each word.

12 - Transform complex data/data sets into art pieces. Use charts, graphs, or other visual representations as a basis for your work, or find another way to translate the data into a visual form.

11 - When doing reviews/logs/reading challenges and journals of books/movies/music, instead of just writing the name of the media, you could print out the covers on small stickers and place them on the appropriate pages in your journal.

10 - Work with a medium that is subtractive, like an eraser or bleach. If using a medium like bleach, you can use cotton swabs to draw with.

09 - Add a bizarre or quirky item to your apocalist/bucket list.

08 - Create a list of activities or places to visit in your town that are free to do or enter. Try them out. Share the list and your adventures.

07 - Create a colour wheel where each colour represents a different emotion. Use them to express and track your emotions each day through drawings, swatches, images, or written descriptions.

06 - Pick a line from a poem or song you like and use it as the jumping off point for a poem of your own.

05 - Create a 30-day challenge for yourself (or your friends and yourself!) for art, songs, music, self-care, cooking, food, culture, fitness, language, writing, photography, local adventure, travel, or something else. Blog, journal, share the list.

04 - Start a new hobby.

03 - Decorate plain cardboard/shoe boxes for storage, decor, or gift-giving by covering them with magazine pages.

02 - Plan, do, document, and maybe share a solo adventure or activity.

01 - Transform an everyday scene into an extraordinary one.

[learnhowtocreatemusic]

50 Inspiring Song Topics to Spark Your Creativity

Greetings, fellow songwriters and music enthusiasts! Are you staring blankly at a piece of paper, struggling to find inspiration for your next song? Don't fret; we've all been there. Sometimes, the hardest part of the songwriting process is deciding what to write about. But fear not, for we have compiled a list of 50 of the most used songwriting topics to help kickstart your creativity and get those melodies flowing.

Can't Think of a Song Topic? Here Are 50 Inspiring Song Topics to Spark Your Creativity

1. Love

Ah, the timeless topic of love. Whether it's about falling in love, heartbreak, or the joys of romance, love is a wellspring of inspiration.

2. Heartbreak

Let those emotions out with songs about heartbreak and the pain of lost love.

3. Friendship

Celebrate the bonds of friendship and camaraderie in your songs.

4. Dreams

Capture the essence of dreaming big and reaching for the stars in your lyrics.

5. Nature

Find inspiration in the beauty of the natural world with songs about the great outdoors.

6. Memories

Delve into the past and reminisce about fond memories with nostalgic tunes.

7. Hope

Share messages of hope and positivity through uplifting and encouraging lyrics.

8. Courage

Explore themes of bravery and overcoming obstacles in your songs.

9. Fear

Unleash your inner demons by writing about fears and phobias in a haunting melody.

10. Happiness

Spread joy and happiness through songs that celebrate the brighter side of life.

11. Pain

Express raw emotions by delving into the depths of pain and suffering in your songs.

12. Adventure

Embark on musical journeys with songs about adventure and exploration.

13. Family

Pay tribute to family bonds and the importance of kinship in heartfelt ballads.

14. Success

Celebrate achievements and milestones with songs that inspire greatness.

15. Failure

Reflect on setbacks and failures through introspective and reflective lyrics.

16. Time

Capture the fleeting nature of time with songs that reflect on the passage of days.

17. Loneliness

Express feelings of solitude and isolation through poignant and melancholic melodies.

18. Change

Embrace the inevitability of change with songs that adapt and evolve.

19. Dreams

Chase after dreams and aspirations with songs that inspire and motivate.

20. Creativity

Celebrate the artistic process and the joy of creation through imaginative lyrics.

21. Passion

Explore the depths of passion and desire with songs that ignite the soul.

22. Forgiveness

Offer messages of forgiveness and redemption through soulful and introspective tunes.

23. Inspiration

Draw inspiration from everyday moments and experiences to create heartfelt songs.

24. Wisdom

Share words of wisdom and life lessons through thoughtful and contemplative lyrics.

25. Gratitude

Express heartfelt thanks and appreciation through songs that celebrate the good in life.

26. Loss

Reflect on the pain of loss and grief in emotional and moving ballads.

27. Redemption

Explore themes of redemption and second chances through songs of transformation.

28. Regret

Delve into the complexities of regret and remorse through soul-searching lyrics.

29. Nature

Find solace in the beauty of nature and the serenity it brings with peaceful melodies.

30. Peace

Spread messages of peace and harmony through songs that promote unity and understanding.

31. Dreams

Chase after dreams and aspirations with songs that inspire and motivate.

32. Struggle

Acknowledge challenges and adversity with songs that convey resilience and strength.

33. Reflection

Take a moment to reflect on life's journey with introspective and contemplative songs.

34. Mystery

Explore the enigmatic and unknown through songs that evoke a sense of intrigue.

35. Fantasy

Embrace the realm of fantasy and imagination with songs that transport listeners to other worlds.

36. Magic

Capture the wonder and enchantment of magic through whimsical and fantastical melodies.

37. Rebellion

Challenge norms and conventions with songs that rebel against the status quo.

38. Despair

Express feelings of despair and hopelessness with raw and emotional lyrics.

39. Resilience

Celebrate strength and perseverance with songs that empower and uplift.

40. Heroism

Honor acts of heroism and courage with anthems of bravery and valor.

41. Dreams

Chase after dreams and aspirations with songs that inspire and motivate.

42. Surrender

Embrace vulnerability and surrender to the flow of life with introspective melodies.

43. Nostalgia

Indulge in nostalgia and memories of the past with wistful and sentimental tunes.

44. Growth

Celebrate personal growth and self-discovery with songs that embrace change.

45. Solitude

Find solace in moments of solitude and introspection with quiet and reflective melodies.

46. Justice

Fight for justice and equality with songs that advocate for a better world.

47. Rebellion

Challenge norms and conventions with songs that rebel against the status quo.

48. Resilience

Celebrate strength and perseverance with songs that empower and uplift.

49. Serenity

Embrace peace and tranquility with songs that soothe the soul and calm the mind.

50. Inspiration

Draw inspiration from the world around you and let your creativity soar with songs that reflect your unique voice.

So there you have it, 50 easy ideas to inspire your next musical masterpiece. Remember, the best songs come from the heart, so let your emotions guide you as you embark on this creative journey. Happy songwriting!

[stockxpo]

Top Streaming Service Stocks: Choosing the Right Picks for Your Portfolio

Over the last decade, how people watch TV shows, movies, and videos has transformed significantly. Streaming services like Netflix and YouTube have become the go-to choices for many, surpassing traditional media. This change opens up investment opportunities for those who can pinpoint which streaming platforms can draw in viewers and make money.

Top of Form

Top streaming stocks

1. Netflix (NFLX)

2. Alphabet (GOOG and GOOGL)

3. Amazon (AMZN)

4. Disney (DIS)

5. Apple (AAPL)

6. Comcast (CMCSA)

7. Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD)

8. Paramount Global (PARA)

1. Netflix (NFLX)

Netflix has become a big name in streaming, changing how we watch shows and movies. With around 270 million subscribers worldwide, it's one of the few streaming services that makes a lot of money. Experts like Morningstar analyst Matthew Dolgin say Netflix is the best in global streaming and will likely stay that way for years. 

Netflix's success comes from its huge audience and the many shows and movies it offers. They keep growing and making new stuff, which keeps people interested. So, if you're thinking about investing, Netflix might be a good bet because it's expected to keep leading the streaming world for a long time. 

2. Alphabet (GOOG and GOOGL)

You might not think of Google's parent company Alphabet as a big player in streaming, but YouTube, which they own, is huge. People around the world watch over 1 billion hours of YouTube on their TVs every day. They also have a service called YouTubeTV, kind of like regular cable but streamed online, and it has over 8 million subscribers.

3. Amazon (AMZN)

Amazon, known for its online shopping, also has a streaming service called Amazon Prime Video. It's become a big deal, especially for people who subscribe to Amazon Prime. The CEO, Andy Jassy, told shareholders that they believe Prime Video can be a big and profitable business by itself.

Lately, Amazon has been adding ads to Prime Video, which has more than 200 million viewers each month. They've also started showing live sports like Thursday Night Football NFL games. This shows that Amazon is serious about growing its streaming business and making it even more attractive for Prime subscribers.

 4. Disney (DIS)

Disney is changing the way it does business by focusing more on streaming. Their main service, Disney+, now has about 118 million subscribers who pay around $7 to $8 per month. Disney also owns other popular channels like ESPN for sports, ABC for news and shows, and the Disney channel for kids' entertainment.

Even though Disney has these great assets, it's facing some challenges as the industry shifts. Morningstar's Dolgin says that while Disney has advantages, the new way of doing things might not be as profitable as before. Still, Disney is adapting and finding ways to stay strong in the ever-changing media world.

5. Apple (AAPL)

While Apple is famous for creating iPhones, iPads, and Mac computers, it's also made a big streaming service called Apple TV+. They don't share a lot of details about it, but it's believed that around 25 million people pay for it, and more might get it through special deals.

Popular shows like Ted Lasso have attracted viewers to Apple TV+, and they've even started showing live sports like Major League Baseball and Major League Soccer. So, even though Apple is mainly known for its devices, it's also making a name for itself in the streaming world.

6. Comcast (CMCSA)

Comcast, a well-known media company, is shifting towards streaming with its service called Peacock. It owns big brands like NBC, Telemundo, Universal, and Sky. By the end of 2023, Peacock had around 31 million people paying for it, but it also faced a loss of about $2.7 billion.

To attract more subscribers, Comcast is focusing on adding live sports to Peacock. They've already streamed an NFL playoff game in early 2024, and they also show college basketball and football games. This move shows that Comcast is serious about competing in the streaming world by offering popular sports content. 

7. Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD)

Warner Bros. Discovery is a big company that owns a bunch of popular media brands like HBO, CNN, Discovery Channel, HGTV, and more. They also have famous franchises like Harry Potter, Game of Thrones, and The Lord of the Rings.

At the end of 2023, Warner Bros. Discovery said they had nearly 98 million subscribers for their various services, which include HBO Max, legacy HBO, and Discovery+. This company came together in 2022 when Discovery merged with AT&T's media business, showing that they're a major player in the entertainment industry.

8. Paramount Global (PARA)

Paramount Global owns lots of popular media channels like CBS, Nickelodeon, MTV, and Comedy Central. Their streaming service, Paramount+, had over 71 million subscribers by March 2024.

Right now, Paramount is thinking about merging with another company, but it's not certain if it will happen. They've been talking with Skydance Media, and they also got an offer from Sony and a private equity firm called Apollo, who want to buy Paramount with cash. These talks show that Paramount is exploring options to grow and strengthen its business.

Netflix started offering streaming services in 2007 and has become the biggest player in the industry. They have around 270 million subscribers worldwide as of March 2024 and made a profit of $5.4 billion in 2023.

Seeing Netflix's success, other companies jumped into streaming, but most haven't done as well. Big names like Disney and Comcast tried with services like Disney+, but they mostly lost money. Tech giants like Apple and Amazon also joined in, with varying levels of success.

Recently, Disney said Disney+ gained over 6 million new subscribers, and its losses in streaming got smaller. But the stock still dropped about 10% because they don't expect more growth this quarter and costs will hurt profits. Paramount Global, struggling to make money from streaming, is considering takeover offers. Sony and a private equity firm called Apollo offered $26 billion in cash in early May.

[sphnyspinspin]

WHAT’S UP FELLOW TRANSFORMER ENJOYERS!!!

I, the wonderful Sphny, have created a Transformers themed prompt list, for the month of July. But then I realized it could be used for any month to be honest.

For context, I recently made the terrible mistake of deleting a majority of my beloved masterpieces and I have been scrambling to find proper inspo to cope with my loss. Yet I couldn’t find any drawing prompts that fit my specific needs. So low and behold a very random roller coaster of creative prompts for creative minds!

These can be used for anything creative. That’s why I didn’t call it just a drawing or writing prompt list fyi. I thought it was clever.

ENJOY!

Check This Out! @novafire-is-thinking @asmoteeth @sonia-aquamarineson @sonicnerd @jessenitrogen @gelu-the-babosa-multiversal @luciolefire @bdwarrior1

No pressure to do this with me, I’m just extremely proud of this. And I like being a show off!

[yoga--faith]

Use #yogafaith #bestillchallenge2023 #danielfasr2023 to win - by sharing your own be still or reposting: Day 1 – Be Still Challenge Michelle Thielen, YogaFaith Meditation: Be Still and Know that I am God and the subject of Meditation, our 31-day journey. Posture: Perfect Pose (Siddhasana) “Be still and know that I am God! I will be honored by every nation. I will be honored throughout the world.” Psalm 46:10 (NLT) MEDITATION The definition of meditation is continued or extended thought, reflection, contemplation, devout religious contemplation, or spiritual introspection. Encyclopedia Britannica describes meditation as a private religious devotion or mental exercise in which techniques of concentration and contemplation are used to reach a heightened level of spiritual awareness. The purpose of meditation is to ponder, create inner peace, calmness, and to connect with Christ. As followers of Christ, we know meditation is found throughout the Bible and is just as important as praying, fasting, tithing, or any other act of worship to Him. The enemy has [even] attempted to turn the word meditation into something dark. But scripture repeatedly tells us to meditate, or deeply ponder, the things of God. Meditation can be difficult to begin, but it is important and transformational. The devil roams and seeks our soul and I can tell you He never wants you to find time and space for your Savior. Knowing scriptures and the profound truth of meditation, will draw you closer to the heart of God and change you from the inside-out. To start: Begin to find quiet time to focus. Perhaps simply focus on your breath at first. Close your eyes, then begin to come into meditation, dwelling, deeply contemplating, setting your heart and intention on the Lord. In whatever we do, it is all about our intention. May the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be pleasing to You, oh Lord, my rock and my redeemer. Psalm 19:14 May my meditation be pleasing to him, for I rejoice in the Lord. Psalm 104:34 If our mind is stayed on Him and we have the peace that passes all understanding, then we will be free from worries and able …See comments (at YOGA FAITH) https://www.instagram.com/p/Cm4RORvpwlw/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[yukiwhitetm]

Drabblecember mascot Snowy made in @wagirain’s picrew maker.

Daily Art and Writing Challenge Drabblecember 2022

by @yukiwhitetm (otherwise known as @sentariana)

Rules

What is a drabble? A drabble is a quick snapshot of a story, which sits anywhere between 100 and 1,000 words. Inspired by this, Drabblecember challenges you to write, at least, 200 words or to create a fast and fun piece of art and crafts per prompt.

Anyone can join in and do anything artistic. Write (with paper and a pen, on your computer or on your tablet/mobile), at least, 200 words of a drabble, short story or a chapter of a larger story. Sketch, draw, paint, sculpt, knit, crochet and sew. Or even do some calligraphy!

Drabblecember is about being creative and having fun.

Tag your work with #drabblecember2022 so everyone knows you did a Drabblecember daily prompt!

31 Daily Prompts

Day 1: Electricity

Day 2: Music

Day 3: Transformation

Day 4: Freedom

Day 5: Journey

Day 6: Wildlife

Day 7: Snow

Day 8: Choices

Day 9: Lost

Day 10: Friendship

Day 11: Light

Day 12: Witch

Day 13: Fire

Day 14: Afterlife

Day 15: Venomous

Day 16: Monster

Day 17: Family

Day 18: Loss

Day 19: Rain

Day 20: Glass

Day 21: Comfort

Day 22: Fashion

Day 23: Knight

Day 24: Time-travel

Day 25: Children

Day 26: Forest

Day 27: Battle

Day 28: Machine

Day 29: Phoenix

Day 30: Royalty

Day 31: Promises

That’s all of them. I hope you have fun making stories, art and crafts with them. Have a wonderful December Holidays.

Happy Creating!

[amanda-sketchbook]

31 day Disney Crossover Challenge!

Day 4. Bambi.

Fic + drawing

[wolviecat]

Of course Sam knew how Steve looked ~before~. He'd seen the exhibition, and pictures in the history books, and, on one night of drinking and talking, Steve's photo from an actual police file ("Bucky took his date to a science fair while I was trying to swindle my way into the army. Why everyone thinks HE was the troublemaker?").

But pictures are one thing, and suddenly holding him in your hands like that, tiny and frail, is something completely different.

For the first day of #whumptober2022 “This wasn’t supposed to happen” Steve Rogers and Sam Wilson. Not sure if this was HYDRA or AIM or whoever else...

All pictures will be cross-posted on my Instagram john_in_london.

As I bonus, I decided to add my signature in every drawing in “creative way”. Would you be able to find all 31? 😜

And for the fic portion of the challenge, come over to AO3 and... surprisingly, the same fandom, with a little look into the side effects of the serum.