The Thing

Functioning as a prequel to John Carpenter's The Thing, this film answers questions even though there's little mystery.

"...the creature, and before you can say "Holy tentacular Otter Pops!" the alien is up and about and imitating..."

Oct. 14, 2011 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Corporate Reshuffle Signals New Era at Rooster Teeth

How the AT&T takeover at Time Warner affects the local studio

"...2014 April: Otter Media Holdings LLC is cofounded by AT&T and the..."

Dec. 12, 2018 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Dev Patel Swings Into South by Southwest With Monkey Man World Premiere

Fest gets new docs on Stormy Daniels, Alex Jones, and Jon Bon Jovi

"...Billy & Molly: An Otter Love Story Director: Charlie Hamilton James Producer: Jeff Wilson..."

Feb. 7, 2024 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Qmmunity: Spirits of Sobriety

Austin's queer community offers intentional alcohol-free events for the sober and sober curious

"...Otter Fest 2023 Otters and other gay mammals descend on..."

July 7, 2023 Column by James Scott

Not a Rockin' Review

"...clever, and creative songs by Bill Oliver & the Otter Space Band on his new CD, Rockin' the Republicans..."

Oct. 24, 2016 Postmarks

Rooster Teeth Shutting Down

Austin studio behind Red vs. Blue winding down after 21 years

"..."sponsors" at the time of the original acquisition by Otter Media in 2018 could be expanded and stabilized. However,..."

March 6, 2024 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Qmmunity: Serving Real Realness

AI art has no place in the queer community, plus queer Austin updates

"...intelligence. To be specific, I use a software called Otter AI to automatically transcribe the majority of my interview..."

March 1, 2024 Column by James Scott

Deep Sea

Gorgeous Chinese animated feature mixes wonderful fantasy with touching drama

"...reef, crewed by grumpy walrus cooks and adorable sea otter waitstaff. Every frame is enough to satiate even the..."

Nov. 24, 2023 Movie Review by Richard Whittaker

Faster Than Sound: Triangulating SXSW Music Online

Artist, industry, and local representatives break down the fest

"...Club one afternoon. We shot it with local tech Otter Network, an app that allows you to do three-camera..."

March 12, 2021 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

Massive Shakeup in Top Management at Rooster Teeth

New roles for longtime RT personalities as Jordan Levin becomes GM

"...The studio, which is part of Otter Media, has been going through a round of shakeups..."

Sept. 24, 2019 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Gay Place

DJ GirlFriend continues to make space for queers and also raise funds for some hard-workin' orgs

"...Hippie Hollow Otter Fest Otter Fest returns to Hippie Hollow for its..."

July 15, 2016 Column by Sarah Marloff

Gay Place: Just One Hitch

We've got the officiants, baby, if you've got the time

"...Hippie Hollow Otter Fest Papa bear's Hollow ... Mama bear's Hollow ......"

July 17, 2015 Column by Kate X Messer

SXSW Music: List No. 5

New crop ups the ante to 1,251 acts so far

"...as solo artists: P.O.S., Dessa, Lazerbeak, Mike Mictlan, Cecil Otter, Sims, and Paper Tiger. Dallas rapper Blue, the Misfit,..."

Jan. 30, 2015 Music Post by Kevin Curtin

Fun Fun Fun Line-up

Danzig Legacy and Donald Glover join Slayer, Odd Future

"...Neon Indian Four Tet Spank Rock Dan Deacon Cecil Otter & Swiss Andy present: WUGAZI Childish Gambino Budos Band..."

Aug. 1, 2011 Music Post

National Lampoon’s Van Wilder

"...Wilder cut off by dad Tim Matheson (Animal House's Otter) who feels that seven years of tuition payments is..."

April 5, 2002 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Throw the Switch

City Planners Consider Options on the Seaholm Power Plant

"...www.debold.com/sciencemuseum. Debold is joined in her efforts by Betty Otter-Nickerson of BMC Software, Clark Hancock of the Austin Nature..."

March 2, 2001 News Feature by Amy Smith

Hot Sweltering Summer Sex Vignettes

Stuart Prestidge explores the sex act through the filter of modern slang.

"...until her furry letter box is wetter than an otter's pocket and ready for the second stage of sexual..."

Aug. 11, 2000 Features Feature by Stuart Prestidge

The Chronicle’s Favorite Austin Albums of 2023

Ten music writers reflect on the records they loved this year

"...Sextet, EMERGENCE; Atlas Maior, Hadal; Crocodile, The Tale of Otter, Thorn Eater, and the Colored Coyotes of Hidden City;..."

Dec. 15, 2023 Music Feature by Carys Anderson

The Eyes of Evil MoPac Are Upon You

Austin’s favorite anonymous Twitter account is the city’s newest podcast phenom

"...*Otter Jelly..."

Nov. 24, 2023 Screens Feature by Joe Gross

Rooster Teeth's RWBY Returns ... But Not Where You Expect

The Austin-made American anime jumps to Crunchyroll

"...have an ongoing relationship: both were formerly part of Otter Media, which was acquired by WarnerMedia. Even though Crunchyroll..."

Jan. 26, 2023 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Austin Aquarium Under Scrutiny Again After PETA Investigation

One fish, two fish, red fish, dead fish

"...July to more than 20 lemur, kinkajou, capybara, and otter bites that aquarium leadership allegedly failed to report, and..."

Sept. 23, 2022 News Feature by Lina Fisher

Qmmunity: Fear, but Make It Queer

Abbott revives attack on trans kids, Netflix brings queer Fear Street party to Austin, and more news

"...Otter Fest Bask in the fun, sun, and buff with..."

July 9, 2021 Column by Beth Sullivan

Mr. Smarty Pants Knows

"...in Central Texas, get ready to spot a river otter. Once only found in East Texas, they have been..."

Oct. 16, 2020 Column by Mr. Smarty Pants

Burnie Burns Leaves Rooster Teeth

Founder departs, studio eyeing first look deal

"...thanks to Tony Goncalves who so skillfully leads the Otter family and Jordan Levin, who has RT moving in..."

June 11, 2020 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Qmmunity: The Science of Queers

Plus events to make and celebrate queer history

"...6th Hippie Hollow Otter Fest Have fun out there! Sat.-Sun., July 13-14, 9am-close...."

July 12, 2019 Column by Sarah Marloff

Luv Doc: The Old Dude

The word "immature" is both overused and ineffective

"...not that hairy. You're smooth and sleek like an otter. I doubt that is the case, but we should..."

May 10, 2019 Column by The Luv Doc

Luv Doc: Not Mellow at All

There is an unwritten social contract to indoor plumbing

"...Now, I realize there are certain tree-huggin', otter-scrubbin', Earth-lovin' environmental warrior types who like to prey on..."

April 19, 2019 Column by The Luv Doc

Gay Place

Drink ’til it helps

"...Fifth Annual Hippie Hollow Otter Fest These otters are causing a splash all over..."

July 13, 2018 Column by Sarah Marloff

Snapshot: Austin Ice Cream Festival

Where nostalgia for childhood runs as high as the temperature

"...during childhood. Sundaes by the pool or lake? Yep. Otter Pops or frozen juice boxes at summer camp? You..."

June 29, 2018 Arts Column by David Brendan Hall

Gay Place

So much queer fun this week

"...Hippie Hollow Otter Fest Otters, bears, and boys descend on Lake Travis..."

July 14, 2017 Column by Sarah Marloff

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