Adam Tinworth - Issue #16

Merry Christmas!

I hope you're all having a wonderful day - and you beat my present haul of socks and a microwave popcorn maker.

(No, I'm not joking.)

Five festive and present-themed links for your evening entertainment…

Inside the Booming Business of Adults Who Play With Toys on YouTube

Inside the Booming Business of Adults Who Play With Toys on YouTube

My children have been busy "unboxing" toys today, but there are adults making money out of doing that - and then playing with the toys - on YouTube. Media we never expected to happen.

Peter Capaldi on Doctor Who: 'Doctor Strange stole his look'

Friend of the newsletter Martin Belam fulfils his fantasy and interviews Peter Capaldi. Perfect post Doctor Who Christmas special reading. There are some deleted scenes on his blog, too.

After Christmas Is Over, Your Old Tree Can Have A Sexier Second Life As Lingerie

After Christmas Is Over, Your Old Tree Can Have A Sexier Second Life As Lingerie

Recycling done right.

Festive Films

The Present

The Present

The best short animation I saw this year - a cute and Pixar-level take on a present.

Silent Night by Chewbacca

Silent Night by Chewbacca

And finally - Chewie carols you into the night…

Finally…

Riverbank sunset - February 2016