Well, that didn't last long
Apr. 2nd, 2026 02:52 pm![[personal profile]](https://www.dreamwidth.org/img/silk/identity/user.png){kind=small}
sholioApparently Warner Brothers decided that they are not, in fact, putting B5 on Youtube, and pulled it a few episodes in.
https://cordcuttersnews.com/warner-bros-discovery-removes-babylon-5-from-youtube-after-brief-free-run/
I discovered this because I was curious how many episodes they were up to, and found the old links were dead. So I was curious what was up with that, and did a bit of googling. Evidently the messaging on this was basically terrible; they just yanked it without warning.
It looks like it's permanently off Tubi, despite having not gone ahead with the Youtube plan, but the article says that it is streaming free with ads on Roku's website, which I checked and it does seem to be true. FOR NOW. (They also have the movies, which I still haven't seen other than "In the Beginning." I don't think Tubi had those.)
https://cordcuttersnews.com/warner-bros-discovery-removes-babylon-5-from-youtube-after-brief-free-run/
I discovered this because I was curious how many episodes they were up to, and found the old links were dead. So I was curious what was up with that, and did a bit of googling. Evidently the messaging on this was basically terrible; they just yanked it without warning.
It looks like it's permanently off Tubi, despite having not gone ahead with the Youtube plan, but the article says that it is streaming free with ads on Roku's website, which I checked and it does seem to be true. FOR NOW. (They also have the movies, which I still haven't seen other than "In the Beginning." I don't think Tubi had those.)
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Apr. 2nd, 2026 06:42 pmmelagan
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REC: Seasons of Fandom SEASON 2 - SPRING
Apr. 2nd, 2026 02:23 pmtarlanx posting in mckay_sheppard
SEASONS of FANDOM is a multi-media, multi-fandom landcomm for all creators. So STARGATE TV/movies are allowed as well as any of the TV/movies from the various actors. It's a fun series of challenges ranging from creating art, writing stories and playing games at any skill level.
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Artemis II launch
Apr. 1st, 2026 08:16 pmmelagan To the Moon
I'm old enough to remember the Apollo missions. It makes me happy to see a revival to the moon missions and the excitement it brings to a new generation.
I'm old enough to remember the Apollo missions. It makes me happy to see a revival to the moon missions and the excitement it brings to a new generation.
Challenge 511: Beam
Apr. 1st, 2026 04:49 pmteaotter posting in fan_flashworksOur new challenge is:
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BEAM
As always, you can interpret the prompt literally or figuratively, in whatever way works for you.
Each work created for this challenge should be posted as a new entry to the comm. Posting starts now and continues up until the challenge ends at 4pm Pacific Time on Friday, April 10th. No sign-up required.
Mods will tag your work for fandom. When you've posted entries to three consecutive challenges, you will earn a name tag, and we'll go back and tag all your previous entries with your name, as well.
All kinds of fanworks in all fandoms are welcome. Please have a look at our guidelines before you play. If you have any questions or concerns, don't hesitate to contact a mod. And if you have any suggestions for future challenges, you can leave them in the comments of this post.
You can view stats for
fan_flashworks entries and search and filter them via the Community Report and Creator Report. See our FAQ post for more details.Also, keep an eye out for the next
ffw_social post, which will go up in the next couple of days. If you haven't joined the ffw_social comm, it's never too late to come and check it out. (Posts are locked, which means you have to join to see them.)Admin: challenge closed
Apr. 1st, 2026 04:48 pmteaotter posting in fan_flashworksThe River challenge is now closed. Here are the entries:
GOTH: Fanfic: a real river (the gate of hell) or dreaming, bybluedreaming
Culture Club: Fanfic: A Fixed Point, bymidnight_heavenly_bodies
Mass Effect: Andromeda: Haiku: Chemical Hot Springs, byinfinitum_noctem
Torchwood: Fanfic: The River Running, bybadly_knitted
9-1-1: Fan Fiction: Willing, bydarkjediqueen
River: Sherlock (BBC): Fanfic: Action on the Thames, bysmallhobbit
Marvel Cinematic Universe: Fanfiction: Saved, bylucy_roman
Torchwood: Fanfic: Swept away, bym_findlow
no fandom : icons : Riverwalk, byhighlander_ii
Limbus Company: Fanfiction: beyond a shadow of doubt that is memory, byx95
Wiseguy: fanfic: the smell of cigarettes, byteaotter
Star Trek Voyager: fic: pieces inside my broken heart, bylilly_c
Viola come il mare: Fanfic: Close Enough, byveronyxk84
Congratulations tomidnight_heavenly_bodies and x95, who earned name tags!
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New challenge coming right up!
GOTH: Fanfic: a real river (the gate of hell) or dreaming, by
bluedreamingCulture Club: Fanfic: A Fixed Point, by
midnight_heavenly_bodiesMass Effect: Andromeda: Haiku: Chemical Hot Springs, by
infinitum_noctemTorchwood: Fanfic: The River Running, by
badly_knitted9-1-1: Fan Fiction: Willing, by
darkjediqueenRiver: Sherlock (BBC): Fanfic: Action on the Thames, by
smallhobbitMarvel Cinematic Universe: Fanfiction: Saved, by
lucy_romanTorchwood: Fanfic: Swept away, by
m_findlowno fandom : icons : Riverwalk, by
highlander_iiLimbus Company: Fanfiction: beyond a shadow of doubt that is memory, by
x95Wiseguy: fanfic: the smell of cigarettes, by
teaotterStar Trek Voyager: fic: pieces inside my broken heart, by
lilly_cViola come il mare: Fanfic: Close Enough, by
veronyxk84Congratulations to
midnight_heavenly_bodies and x95, who earned name tags!\o/ \o/ \o/
Thank you to everyone who participated! You're now free to post your entries to your journal or wherever else you'd like. If you're archiving on AO3, you can add your work to our fan_flashworks collection there.
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New challenge coming right up!
Viola come il mare: Fanfic: Close Enough
Apr. 1st, 2026 11:05 pmveronyxk84 posting in fan_flashworksTitle: Close Enough
Fandom: Viola come il mare (category: tv)
Author:veronyxk84
Pairing: Viola Vitale/Francesco Demir
Rating: PG-13
Warnings: none
Word count: 100 (Ellipsus)
Spoilers/Setting: Set some time during S1.
Summary: A routine check by the river turns flirty.
Disclaimer: This is a work of fiction created for fun and no profit has been made. All rights belong to the respective owners.
Challenge: #510 - River
Also for: #495 - Letting Go bydrabble_zone
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( READ: Close Enough )
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Fandom: Viola come il mare (category: tv)
Author:
veronyxk84Pairing: Viola Vitale/Francesco Demir
Rating: PG-13
Warnings: none
Word count: 100 (Ellipsus)
Spoilers/Setting: Set some time during S1.
Summary: A routine check by the river turns flirty.
Disclaimer: This is a work of fiction created for fun and no profit has been made. All rights belong to the respective owners.
Challenge: #510 - River
Also for: #495 - Letting Go by
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Star Trek Voyager: fic: pieces inside my broken heart
Apr. 1st, 2026 09:36 pmlilly_c posting in fan_flashworksTitle: pieces inside my broken heart
Fandom: Star Trek: Voyager
Rating: PG(ish)
Length: 100 words
Content notes: missing scene from Resolutions, taking place the morning that Voyager comes back for them. Might be just a wee bit angsty.
Author notes: Also for40daysofdrabbles prompt sunlight. The title is from With You by JTS & Technikore which I was listening to when I was walking to work. This drabble doesn’t fit into the being in love with you (is like…) ‘verse.
Summary: “Wallowing?” Chakotay asked.
( pieces inside my broken heart )
Fandom: Star Trek: Voyager
Rating: PG(ish)
Length: 100 words
Content notes: missing scene from Resolutions, taking place the morning that Voyager comes back for them. Might be just a wee bit angsty.
Author notes: Also for
40daysofdrabbles prompt sunlight. The title is from With You by JTS & Technikore which I was listening to when I was walking to work. This drabble doesn’t fit into the being in love with you (is like…) ‘verse.Summary: “Wallowing?” Chakotay asked.
( pieces inside my broken heart )
April 1, no fooling
Apr. 1st, 2026 12:16 pmsholio1. My snowy spring icons are generally an accurate image of how spring is going around here, but this year perhaps more than most. It isn't even supposed to be above freezing today. By the end of the week we may finally start getting some 40-ish temperatures. The entire month of March has been absolutely frigid - many low temperature records were set - and we still have 3 feet of snow. SPRING WHEN???
2. I realized how much I miss fandom bingo cards when I discovered a new one atwhatif_au, which is taking requests for cards. (Full list of AUs at the link; you can veto up to 3, and you can request a 3x3 or 5x5 card. Note that you WILL have to join the comm to post a request.)
So anyway I requested a card.
Will I do anything with this? who knows. But it's fun to have a bingo card again! (Biggles cowboy AU immediately came to mind because it would be hilarious.)
3.unconventionalcourtship is back for another round. You pick a Harlequin/Mills & Boon book blurb and write a fic based on it. I don't recall that I've ever officially done this, but it's always fun to see what people come up with. List of blurbs here and also a plot generator which allows you to put in character names. (I recall having fun with this in the past.)
I'm not sure that this is something I actually want to write, but I can't help thinking how much Londo & G'Kar would loathe being in a Harlequin/Mills & Boon plot, and no one around them would be having any fun at all, either.
2. I realized how much I miss fandom bingo cards when I discovered a new one at
whatif_au, which is taking requests for cards. (Full list of AUs at the link; you can veto up to 3, and you can request a 3x3 or 5x5 card. Note that you WILL have to join the comm to post a request.)So anyway I requested a card.
| Sentinel/Guide | Treasure Hunter | Holiday Mythology |
| Robot | WILD CARD | Decade Specific |
| People with Disabilities | Fake Relationship | Cowboy |
Will I do anything with this? who knows. But it's fun to have a bingo card again! (Biggles cowboy AU immediately came to mind because it would be hilarious.)
3.
unconventionalcourtship is back for another round. You pick a Harlequin/Mills & Boon book blurb and write a fic based on it. I don't recall that I've ever officially done this, but it's always fun to see what people come up with. List of blurbs here and also a plot generator which allows you to put in character names. (I recall having fun with this in the past.)I'm not sure that this is something I actually want to write, but I can't help thinking how much Londo & G'Kar would loathe being in a Harlequin/Mills & Boon plot, and no one around them would be having any fun at all, either.
Wiseguy: fanfic: the smell of cigarettes
Apr. 1st, 2026 12:40 pmteaotter posting in fan_flashworksTitle: the smell of cigarettes
Fandom: Wiseguy (tv)
Content notes: Takes place during the pilot episode.
Challenge: River
Length: 100 words
Summary: A missing scene: Vince and Greco, burying Winfield's body.
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Fandom: Wiseguy (tv)
Content notes: Takes place during the pilot episode.
Challenge: River
Length: 100 words
Summary: A missing scene: Vince and Greco, burying Winfield's body.
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Round 185: Arranged Marriage
Apr. 1st, 2026 07:48 amrunpunkrun posting in fancake
Our theme for April is arranged marriage!
Since this is a Flashback Round where we revisit a theme from the early days of the comm—arranged marriage was a Cupcake Round back in 2014—this month it doesn't matter if a work has already been recced for this theme, go ahead and rec it again!
The tag for this round is: theme: arranged marriage
If you're just joining us, be sure to check out our policy on content notes. Content notes aren't required, but they're nice to include in your recs, especially if a fanwork has untagged content that readers may wish to know about in advance.
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April reccers
Apr. 1st, 2026 04:11 pmfignewton posting in stargateficrecMany thanks to cassiope25, goddess47, mific, and sgatazmy for all their March recs! We had 11 recs this past month.
Our April reccers are:
cassiope25: John/Rodney
goddess47: Jack O'Neill
mific: Rodney McKay
sgatazmy: Ronon Dex
Reccers, you all have access and can start posting at any time. Remember that you have committed yourself to reccing at least two fics over the course of the month, although of course we will be happy with more. Feel free to use the copy-and-paste template from the reccer's FAQ for your convenience.
If you wanted to volunteer for this month and didn't have a chance to sign up, drop a comment here and I'll happily add you to the list. (It'll take a while, as Pesach starts tonight, but I'll definitely add you happily when I do see your comment...)
cassiope25, goddess47, mific, and sgatazmy for all their March recs! We had 11 recs this past month.Our April reccers are:
cassiope25: John/Rodneygoddess47: Jack O'Neillmific: Rodney McKaysgatazmy: Ronon DexReccers, you all have access and can start posting at any time. Remember that you have committed yourself to reccing at least two fics over the course of the month, although of course we will be happy with more. Feel free to use the copy-and-paste template from the reccer's FAQ for your convenience.
If you wanted to volunteer for this month and didn't have a chance to sign up, drop a comment here and I'll happily add you to the list. (It'll take a while, as Pesach starts tonight, but I'll definitely add you happily when I do see your comment...)
Dating Dominoes by WonkyElk (T)
Mar. 31st, 2026 09:53 pmsgatazmy posting in stargateficrecTitle: Dating Dominoes
Rec Category: Humor
Warnings: None
Characters: Teyla Emmagan, Rodney McKay, John Sheppard
Relationships: Teyla Emmagan & Rodney McKay, John Sheppard/Rodney McKay, Laura Cadman/Ronon Dex
Categories: Slash, het, humor
Word Count: 3765
Author's Journal:wonkyelk
Author's Website on AO3
Link: Dating Dominoes
Author Summary: Teyla didn’t often lose her head. As a leader of her people, and an Ambassador for Atlantis, it was required of her to be calm, diplomatic and rational.
But, well. Everyone has their moments.
Why this must be read: It's a fun short story. WonkyElk always write in a whimsical, fun style. I especially like her Teyla in this and how she makes an impulsive decision to pretend she is dating Rodney to appease an Aunt-like character. I love how Rodney just decides to go along with it, with actually no context. John's jealous. It's a fun feelings admission story with a lot of chaos and silliness.
( Snippet of Fic )
Rec Category: Humor
Warnings: None
Characters: Teyla Emmagan, Rodney McKay, John Sheppard
Relationships: Teyla Emmagan & Rodney McKay, John Sheppard/Rodney McKay, Laura Cadman/Ronon Dex
Categories: Slash, het, humor
Word Count: 3765
Author's Journal:
wonkyelk Author's Website on AO3
Link: Dating Dominoes
Author Summary: Teyla didn’t often lose her head. As a leader of her people, and an Ambassador for Atlantis, it was required of her to be calm, diplomatic and rational.
But, well. Everyone has their moments.
Why this must be read: It's a fun short story. WonkyElk always write in a whimsical, fun style. I especially like her Teyla in this and how she makes an impulsive decision to pretend she is dating Rodney to appease an Aunt-like character. I love how Rodney just decides to go along with it, with actually no context. John's jealous. It's a fun feelings admission story with a lot of chaos and silliness.
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Cold As Ice by NotTasha (T)
Mar. 31st, 2026 09:24 pmsgatazmy posting in stargateficrecShow: SGA
Rec Category: Humor
Characters: John Sheppard, Rodney McKay, Ronon Dex, Teyla Emmagan
Pairing: None (gen)
Categories: gen, humor, whump
Warnings: None (although it is in its nature political if that bothers you)
Words: 20,256
Author's Journal:nottasha
Author's Website on AO3
Link: Cold as Ice
Author's Summary: The SGA team explore an icy planet, looking for a secret underground lab. It’s icy cold place and things go badly from the start. The team gets separated - McKay and Sheppard fall into a cave, while Ronon and Teyla need to deal with some troublesome characters.
Why this must be read: This story is strange and zany. It starts out as a whump fic with the challenge "F Ice" and it does make a caricature of the security force. NotTasha writes in the format of write 15 minutes at a time and to not worry where the story goes. So by the end, the story goes off the rails in the best ways. There is a singing mechanical duck creature that infuriates McKay with its singing. It was so much fun to just get to laugh and laugh with this story that started out so whumptastic.
( Snippet of Fic )
Rec Category: Humor
Characters: John Sheppard, Rodney McKay, Ronon Dex, Teyla Emmagan
Pairing: None (gen)
Categories: gen, humor, whump
Warnings: None (although it is in its nature political if that bothers you)
Words: 20,256
Author's Journal:
nottasha Author's Website on AO3
Link: Cold as Ice
Author's Summary: The SGA team explore an icy planet, looking for a secret underground lab. It’s icy cold place and things go badly from the start. The team gets separated - McKay and Sheppard fall into a cave, while Ronon and Teyla need to deal with some troublesome characters.
Why this must be read: This story is strange and zany. It starts out as a whump fic with the challenge "F Ice" and it does make a caricature of the security force. NotTasha writes in the format of write 15 minutes at a time and to not worry where the story goes. So by the end, the story goes off the rails in the best ways. There is a singing mechanical duck creature that infuriates McKay with its singing. It was so much fun to just get to laugh and laugh with this story that started out so whumptastic.
( Snippet of Fic )