The only thing that could be hotter than the sun in the desert for a film lover is the Palm Springs International ShortFest.

The 2026 Palm Springs International Short Film Festival ends Monday, June 29, but its memory will live on for many filmmakers — especially those who are taking home an award. On Sunday, June 28, ...

Discover how real plaster adds depth, texture, and realism to this desert diorama. From terrain details to natural looking finishes, these creative techniques offer valuable insights for miniature ...

Learn how to build a stunning, professional-grade Tatooine-inspired desert diorama from scratch using 3D printing and realistic plaster texturing techniques. This step-by-step guide covers everything ...

If you go to a natural history museum almost anywhere in the world, you can expect to see dioramas displaying how animals behave in the wild. Dioramas have become integral to museums, transporting ...

For five days I’ve been travelling along the straight line of the 1325km-long Anne Beadell Highway. This somewhat grandly named – but deteriorating – bush track stretches from the opal town of Coober ...

There are a couple of places around Crimson Desert’s map that allow you to complete research to unlock various benefits such as infinite arrows and better hot air balloon flight. If you want to access ...

With the release of Crimson Desert just around the corner, this open-world action-adventure game has been one of the most highly anticipated games to come out this year. Crimson Desert is an ...

Remember grade school dioramas? Local artists take these projects to the next level at this fun and creative event, which this year is at the Milwaukee Public Museum. March is National Diorama Month, ...

A recent PlayStation Blog post has revealed the unique features that the PlayStation 5 version of Crimson Desert will have. This includes visual upgrades with the PlayStation 5 Pro version and added ...

Purchasing a game today can be confusing with the vast number of editions available, each bringing a different set of added stuff, potentially enhancing your experience. Crimson Desert is no different ...

Hey, Peeps! We’re happy to announce that it’s time once again for our favorite spring tradition, the annual Pioneer Press Peeps Diorama Contest. To participate, dig out your art supplies and make a ...