Hey lovelies, whelp my computer screen is dead again and I can't afford to replace it again right now. So I'm going to do my best to work with my external monitor for these. I am also going to finish up the New Uni Con post when I can, but may skip June to November, depending. Here's some more recent stuff from our wonderful cast and crew!

== Rhys Darby ==

In case you didn't already know it, Rhys and Rosie are goofballs, and Rosie sewed these shirts for the two of them for Halloween!

And great news - Hoff Roading is now available to stream on on SBS On Demand & Three New Zealand if you're in AoNZ, or you have a VPN with the rest of the world! Rhys also did another absolutely adorable interview about his dreams! Check it out!

If you haven't heard, our dear captain is doing Cameos again!

He's also been updating his paid substacks with poetry! Sands of Time / Sands of Time 2

== Taika Waititi ==

Taika recently directed this Disney Short called The Best Christmas Ever!

Like Anapela and David Fane below-- you'll see Taika was also at the New Zealand Screen Awards recently!

Source: Instagram

== Con O'Neill ==

Con has been posting lots of sweet shots lately!

Source: Con's IG

And-- he's going to be headlining the new short Film - ANON!

Source: Con's IG

Con also did another Momentus event with @ringasunn called Dear Izzy with Con O'Neill! If you missed the event you can check it out on Youtube! It's definitely 18+!

== Samson Kayo ==

As you can see, Samson is keeping up with his regular greetings!

Source: Samson's IG

And great news! Samson was part of a movie called My Mother's Wedding and it's finally coming out! Check it out if you can!

Source: Samson's IG

== Nathan Foad ==

Our dear Lucius was a cast member in Daddy Issues Season 2 -- if you happen to have BBC Iplayer, you can check it out here!

Source: Nathan's IG stories

== Vico Ortiz ==

Vico recently also did a Momentus event for Garlic Soup Nation! Missed the event? You can watch it on Youtube!

Source: Momentus Youtube

== Samba Schutte ==

Some exciting news-- Samba is a big part of the new Apple TV show Pluribus that's finally streaming! Check it out here!

Source: Samba's IG Stories

Samba also recently had his latest Momentus event- did you get to attend? How was it?!

Source: Samba's IG

== David Fane ==

Along with Taika and Anapela, David Fane, our beloved Fang was out at the New Zealand Screen Awards making everyone laugh!

Source: NZSA IG

Oh and guess who stars in Zootopia 2? You guessed right!

Source: Instagram Other news from David -- 'Yesterday Island' starring David received the Comedy Vanguard Audience Award at the Austin Film Fest!

Source: Instagram

== Kristian Nairn ==

Happy Very Belated Birthday to our beloved Kristian! His birthday was on November 25th! He's also been sharing a lot of poetry lately on his Instagram!

Source: Kristian's IG

== Ruibo Qian ==

Our dear Ruibo has been very busy, especially with a lot of these gorgeous headshots. If you don't already follow her on instagram, I highly recommend it. She shares a lot of wisdom and love!

Source: Ruibo's IG

== Anapela Polata'ivao ==

Tinā, our wonderful Auntie's new film, is finally available to be streamed in the US on Angel!

Source: Tina the Film IG

And if you hadn't heard-- she won BEST ACTRESS in a feature at the New Zealand Screen Awards!!!

Source: Tina the Film's IG

== Madeleine Sami ==

For those of you who love Deadloch, Madz is back in Season 2 and it's premiering March 20th on Prime Video!

Source: Madeleine's IG

== Zayre Ferrer ==

By now, you know how much I love our beloved writer, Zayre Ferrer's work-- the short film they worked on now has it's soundtrack available on Spotify! Please give it a listen and send them some love! (Yes that is Alex Sherman in the background you see).

In addition, the trailer for Bembé is officially out!

Source: Zayre's IG

== Gypsy Taylor ==

I honestly didn't know Gypsy could impress or surprise me more than she already has-- but now illustrated a children's book called Row Row Row Your Boat (with monsters!)!

Source: Gypsy's IG

Gypsy's also been very busy lately, and she's been nominated for the 2026 AACTA awards for her costume designing on The Newsreader S3!

Source: Instagram

== Rachel House ==

I just can't get enough of Rachel's smile or serious face. Did you know she's also voice a character in Zootopia 2?

Source: Instagram

== Cohen Holloway ==

Taika and Cohen (Pop Pop) are together again in Educators Season 4 Episode 1!

Source: Instagram

== Fandom Spotlight ==

I didn't have a lot of room for photos left so I at least wanted to add a list of some of our fandom creators that have shops open this holiday season! Thank you to everyone who responded to my query on main! If you're looking for some fun OFMD or Queer Adjacent shops to check out, please check out some below!

@palaceoftheprophets - Palace of the Prophets Etsy and other info - (Thanks @skies-for-eyes-trees-for-knees for sharing!)

@danepopfrippery - https://danepopfrippery.com/ and their Redbubble

@swashbuckling-sweethearts - Kofi / Inprnt / Redbubble!

@fpwoper - Pixel Art Pirate Crosstich and more!

Do you have a shop/redbubble/inprnt/etsy/kofi open you'd like to share? Please send the info my way!

== Love Notes ==

Hey lovelies! It's been a while! I realize this was not as thorough as I'd like it to be but I hope to get another one out soon if time allows. I don't know how helpful they are anymore, but I hope you enjoy. I want you to know I've been thinking of you and rooting for you these past several months I've been off the radar without a computer screen. I miss this fandom so much, and even though I haven't been around, I've been sending so much love your way. Please remember to be kind to yourself this time of year, this is the time for rest and recovery. Take care crew <3

TLDR; Rhys Darby; Taika Waititi; Con O'Neill; Kristian Nairn; Vico Ortiz; Ruibo Qian; Anapela Polata'ivao; Dominic Burgess; Adopt Our Crew; Fan Spotlight: Tiny Crew Big Raffle Updates; Harold's Haunt; Our Flag Means Fanfiction: Gay Pirate News Hour; Love Notes;

= Rhys Darby =

Rhys has been keeping us apprised of everything going on on his Australia Stand up tour! One paid and one free, check them out below! "The Car Boot Merch Incident"

Source: Rhys' Free Substack

Source: Rhys' Paid Substack

= Taika Waititi =

Taika has been playing the long game in The Masked Singer this season! Looks like he was the Lucky Duck!

Him and Ken Jeong really had a great time at the reveal!

Source: Ken Jeong's IG

= Con O'Neill =

Con has been sending a lot of love lately, this time with some much needed Cooper love!

Source: Con's IG/Threads

= Vico Ortiz =

As mentioned previously, Vico's moved from Patreon to Substack! They've posted some new OFMD BTS! This is a long one!

Source: Vico's Paid Substack

Also-- Vico went out to see James Tom's show!!!

Source: Vico's IG Stories

= Samba Schutte =

Samba sending out May the 4th wishes!

Source: Samba's IG Stories

Additionally, "Cookin up something delicious" what're you up to Samba?

Source: Samba's IG

= Kristian Nairn =

Kristian's headed to the Belfast Books Festival June 5-12, 2025! You can get tickets here!

Source: Kristian's Twitter

Also too-- Kristian showing off some Jewelry by one of his faves. Check them out here.

Source: Kristian's IG

= Ruibo Qian =

Our Pirate Queen has been keeping us fed on cat content lately, and some shots of her as well! She's always sending love!

Source: Ruibo's IG

= Anapela Polata'ivao =

Just some more promo shots of Auntie for Tinā which is doing ABSOLUTELY PHENOMENAL in theatres!

Source: Tinā The Film's

And a promo song!

Source: Tinā The Film's IG

= Dominic Burgess =

Dominic also wished everyone a very special May the 4th be with you with some bts of his character Beef from The Skeleton Crew!

Source: Dominic's IG

== Adopt Our Crew ==

Our friends over at @adoptourcrew send out a reminder and celebration of the AAPI cast, crew, and community. Happy Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month friends!

Source: Adopt Our Crew Bsky

== Fan Spotlight ==

= Tiny Crew Big Raffle =

Some additional items are up in the Tiny Crew Big Raffle 2! Reminder the raffle was extended to May 17th! Get your donations in before then! More info here!

Also, it's a lot more recent than the 4th, but I wanted to make sure it got posted in time--

Source: Tiny Crew Big Raffle IG

= Harold's Haunt =

If you're in the Millvale, PA area, they're doing OFMD Flash Tattoos on 5/24 for Calypso's Birthday!

Source: Harold Haunt's IG

= Our Flag Means Fanfiction =

New month means new Gay Pirate News Hour!

Source: OFMFF Instagram

== Love Notes ==

Hey lovelies. I hope you're all doing okay. Love Notes are short tonight because I'm not feeling very well. If you're struggling with something you've done, try to forgive yourself if you can.

Reminder 🌈

There is a Kudoboard being sent to Paramount/Skydance asking them to pick up OFMD. Deadline is May 1st

"Please add a message to the board - long, short, whatever - the more the better. Personal stories, data about the success of the show, news links, are all good!"

+ You can sign the Kudoboard here 📝

"On set & during construction of the Revenge, season one"