Spin Cycle 25.19

Unreal Engine — The Witcher 4

CD Projekt Red recently unveiled a tech demo for The Witcher 4 at the 2025 State of Unreal event, showcasing the game's stunning visuals and performance using Unreal Engine 5.6. The demo, running at 60 FPS with ray tracing on a PlayStation 5, featured Ciri as the main character and introduced the snowy region of Kovir, including the towns of Valdrest and Lan Exeter. Highlighting cutting-edge tech like Nanite foliage and seamless world streaming, the demo reflects the studio’s ambitious vision, though the final game isn’t expected before 2027.

Noah Hawley — Alien: Earth

FX has released the first full trailer for Alien: Earth, a new sci-fi horror series from Fargo creator Noah Hawley. Set in 2120, the show follows Wendy (Sydney Chandler), a human consciousness housed in a synthetic body, as she investigates a mysterious spaceship that crash-lands on Earth. Inside, she and her team—including her synthetic mentor Kirsh (Timothy Olyphant)—discover broken containment units and signs of deadly alien life. The trailer teases not only the return of the iconic Xenomorphs but also new extraterrestrial threats, all while highlighting the show's atmospheric tension and high production values. Alien: Earth premieres August 12, 2025, on FX and Hulu in the U.S., and on Disney+ internationally.

The River Neath — Flow

Flow is a captivating short film and kinetic art installation by London-based duo Tom Wrigglesworth and Matt Robinson, known as Tom & Matt. Set along the River Neath in South Wales, the project transforms the river’s natural current into a living animation. Using 21 handcrafted wooden waterwheels, each fitted with eight intricately carved paddles depicting native aquatic wildlife, the flowing water brings these images to life in continuous motion.

This analogue approach, devoid of digital technology, emphasizes the fragility of freshwater ecosystems and the importance of environmental stewardship. Premiered on World Environment Day 2025, Flow serves as both a visual marvel and a poignant reminder that when the river stops, so does all the life it sustains.

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Talking Heads/Mike Mills — Psycho Killer

To commemorate the 50th anniversary of their debut performance at CBGB, Talking Heads have released their first official music video for the 1977 classic "Psycho Killer." Directed by acclaimed filmmaker Mike Mills and starring Oscar-nominated actress Saoirse Ronan, the video offers a fresh visual interpretation of the band's iconic track. The release coincides with the band's milestone anniversary, marking half a century since their first show on June 5, 1975. Fans can watch the video on the band's official YouTube channel.

Kam Tang — Gummy Wonders

Kam Tang, known for work with Adidas, Nike, and The Chemical Brothers, is a seasoned illustrator with even a Wikipedia page to his name. Yet, his Instagram remains underrated. There, he showcases playful Adobe Illustrator experiments—gummy snakes, ghosts, and quirky rabbits he calls Gumigos. “Through happy accidents and Illustrator quirks,” Kam explains, “I began pushing textures—mother of pearl, coral, ceramic glazes, and semi-transparent gummy forms.”

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