After about four hours with Aniimo, I’d say I’m still cautiously optimistic. It has all the ingredients of my favorite games: open-world exploration set in a fantastical alien world, lots of critters ...

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If there’s one thing that the annual Chicago International Puppet Theater Festival always delivers, it’s sheer range. The eighth iteration, running January 21 through February 1, features retellings ...

Students attending last month's Critter Camp at the Hinsdale Humane Society enjoyed various projects. From visiting with the cats and dogs waiting for adoption to making cat and dog puppets, the ...

Given that the U.K.’s wolves and moose expired long ago, the country’s largest land predator today is, somewhat embarrassingly, the European badger. Other aggressive species include the horsefly, a ...

Red Yarn will perform at 3:30 p.m. Friday at Philomath City Hall. (Photo by Red Yarn Productions) The Philomath Community Library will host award-winning children’s performer Red Yarn on Friday from 3 ...

The festival will feature a diverse range of classic and contemporary puppetry styles from around the world, created by puppet artists from England, France, Norway, Denmark, India, Scotland, South ...

LANSING, Mich. (WLNS) — Simon is a handsome, outgoing 5-year-old cat who came to the shelter when his owner had to move into assisted living. Simon (WLNS) A family member tried to take him in, but he ...

While most companies are turning to generative AI to create visually disturbing holiday ads this year, Apple continues to embrace practical effects with its new festive short film, “A Critter Carol.” ...

Apple CEO Tim Cook took to X and shared the video saying, "Holiday cheer, a little bit of magic, and a whole lot of heart, captured on iPhone 17 Pro by a few handmade puppet friends!" Set in a snowy ...