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So with production for Good Omens Season 3 officially halted, it does look like cancellation may be on the horizon. Because yeah, I really don't think Amazon would 'pause' production on a show this lucrative if there wasn't serious discussions currently going on about 'if' and 'how' it should continue. A production shuffle-up - ie. Neil Gaiman getting booted and new staff being put in charge - is certainly a possibility. But it is important to remember that this will still be a show that is written by him and very intrinsically linked to his brand. And whether fans or studios will still have an appetite for it considering this fact is something that has to be seriously considered.

Basically, what I'm trying to say is that as disappointing as it would be, cancelling Good Omens season 3 may be the hard but right decision. And, frankly, if season 2 is anything to go by, we may not be missing out on too much to be honest.

But on a serious note, I do want to use this news as an opportunity to share my own thoughts on the situation, which I will do under the cut (and as is probably obvious, there are trigger warnings for references to SA).

Despite Neil Gaiman's works being a massive part of my content here on this tumblr - and yes, that is something I am very aware of- I've not posted about the sexual assault allegations up until now for a couple of reasons. Firstly, I'm a working adult in my 30s; tumblr is very much a place I come to chill, I'm far too old (and frankly, tired) to get involved in discourse or heated fandom debates (not that those are the correct terms to use to refer to rape allegations but you catch my drift). But the other reason is that these revelations have honestly devasted me, in a way that I'm still processing and doesn't feel like an exaggeration to describe as grief, a feeling I'm sure is echoed by many other people.

Neil Gaiman's works have been a massive part of my adult life, and while I know it sounds like a cliche, they have gotten me through some incredibly difficult times. Coming to terms with the fact that such beautiful, thoughtful, empathetic novels and series have been written by a rapist has been incredibly difficult.

What has also been incredibly difficult to come to terms with is the fact that the incredible queer representation that has drawn so many of us to his television works in recent years was, in hindsight, indisputably a grooming tactic. And yes, grooming is the right word.

The grooming of communities is not something that is often discussed but is absolutely a thing. Predators groom victims to gain access to them, and they groom the people around both the victim and themselves to make it seem unbelievable when the victim later comes forward. And this can happen parasocially too. In the case of Neil Gaiman, he groomed his fanbase by constructing a calculated image as vocal a LGBT ally, drawing in queer fans and creating a smokescreen of apparent empathy and kindness to cast doubt on the future allegations he likely knew would inevitably catch up with him.

I really want to stress - particularly for younger fans - that no one is stupid or somehow culpable for having been fooled by Gaiman, for having supported his works previously, and for continuing to support his works now. I myself have no intention to leave the fandoms I am already a part of, and I genuinely do not believe anyone is under any sort of pressure or obligation to do so. The separation of the art from the artist is a very tricky subject and not something that can ever be done entirely. And if I'm honest I'm not really sure how to navigate this myself, or what this is going to mean for me in the future.

But to get back to the subject of my blog, yes I am planning to continue reposting content related to Good Omens and Dead Boy Detectives. However the latter differs drastically in that the series was not actually written by Neil Gaiman and is effectively an author-approved spin-off of one of his works. Good Omens on the other hand I have more complicated feelings towards, and at this point I am not sure how I feel about future series being made, with or without Gaiman's involvement.

I'm sorry if this post is a rambling mess, it has taken me a lot of time to build up to being able to share my thoughts, and while there is a lot more I could say I will stop here. But on a closing note, let's just be kind to each other. This situation is awful, lets not make it any worse. Give space for the victims, give space for the fans, and give space to people to continue to enjoy fandom spaces without making assumptions about where they stand on these allegations. It is a hard time, but things will get better, and these fandom spaces will continue to be a positive place for people to exist online. Lets keep it that way.

[rachelillustrates]

My top 7 Faerie stories/worlds atm 🦋

**Note, I am super dupes aware that I haven't read/watched everything, so please feel free to reblog/comment with recommendations!**

Faerie is the pulse of my heart, and my mind/spirit/etc. spends a LOT of time thinking about it, SO here's the most resonant of depictions of the realm/faeries themselves in my current opinion (and why).

(And not in any particular order:)

Elfhame, @hollyblack 's "Folk of the Air" series and all related books

Arda, Tolkien's "Lord of the Rings" and all related adaptations

"Suitor Armor" by @thepurpah

Studio Ghibli's take on spirits in Japanese folklore

Brian and Wendy Froud's take on Faerie

"Fraggle Rock"

"Tock the Gnome," by myself!

Thoughts:

(Art by Rovina Cai, from "How the King of Elfhame Learned to Hate Stories")

I feel very much that Holly Black gets the lushness and richness of Faerie, plus the trickery of it, and that level of dangerous beauty - what attracts humanity to it, etc. How everything is in extremes, too, but also how parts of it echo the human experience - both in terms of courts, but also in terms of the heart, and the emotional impact of intense circumstances and intense feelings.

I am, admittedly, not all caught up yet since I haven't read her earlier works, but of course I recommend starting with "The Cruel Prince" and reading forward from there (the more recent "Stolen Heir Duology" having an extra special place in my esteem)!

(Also special shoutout to the fact that there are Nisse - Gnomes! - in the recent books, AND that her take on Redcaps is absolutely Orcish 💚)

(Also also, cw: Changelings. They can be a triggering/upsetting subject, considering how our concept of them as humans seems to have come about. She does make pretty heavy use of them, but not in the ways that one might expect, and always from a very emotionally-centered space - not a humans-abusing-potential-fae space.)

So, Tolkien - yes, I am including the world of his works in this because even though he considered them religious and specifically-denominational, he took SO MUCH inspiration from folklore and faerie tales (do not even get me started on what got edited out of "The Silmarillion" istg) that Arda is not wholly Christian, from my Faerie-worshiping queer-ass faerie perspective thankyouverymuch. Not to mention what is being done in fandom with the faerie-races, especially the Dwarves and the Hobbits, AND what recent adaptations are opening up with the Orcs!! Obviously, his take on Faerie is a much more literally-grounded reality - they exist in the Earth-based world (as if Faerie has bled into what we expect Earth to be), they have magic (at least the Elves and Dwarves do) but it's both somehow super ethereal and super physical at once. And divinely connected, since the biggest magic in Middle-earth (or any part of Arda) comes from the lesser Gods - the Valar, and the Maiar who serve under them as well as from Big Sky Daddy Eru, but we're not talking about him right now. So that, to me, really speaks to the spiritual nature of Faerie too - which is always always always personally interesting to me, and Jrrt's take on the fae was absolutely foundational in my budding concept of them, before I even really thought about who they are in a conscious way.

I don't know where to recommend starting, since I got into the world through the Jackson films, first, and I wouldn't change my experience for anything because it's given me SO much. But in fandom, shoutout to the works of @conkers-thecosy (read her fics here!) as well as "A Long List of Happy Endings" by vicious_summer and "The Mushroom Mine" series by @chrononautintraining for Dwarf Stuff - and "Splint" by HelenaMarkos for Orc Stuff. Plus, as much as I know it's divisive, "Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power" is - again - doing wonders about the Orcs AND doing very well by the Dwarves too, in my opinion, showing them as a fully realized and thriving people (though Dwarf women should still have beards, Amazon!! And there seems to be some confusion around how the name of Durin functions...)!! Available to stream on Prime, here.

"Suitor Armor" takes place in a world that appears very similar to medieval Earth, and as such the worldbuilding itself doesn't feel very specifically Faerie - yet. However, with the main character having significant ties to the fae, and with the story still having space to explore their culture once the tale takes the characters there, I have faith that we are gonna see more of this take on Faerie specifically soon. In the meantime, what we have seen so far - how faerie magic works, how they relate to each other, etc. - rings true for me, and is lovely to behold, especially in the face of the tragedy around their circumstances in the Big Plot.

Free to read here (and coming to bookshelves in 2025!!).

As for Studio Ghibli - Miyazaki's take on the spirits of Japanese folklore - which are absolutely Faerie - was SO formative for me growing up. I don't have anything else to say about that except that he's right!!

I recommend "Princess Mononoke," "Spirited Away" and "My Neighbor Totoro," particularly. All available to stream on Max right now (but buying physical media is better, and they're very likely available to rent other places, too).

Brian and Wendy Froud's work has, of course, also been absolutely formative for me - especially when I started getting into Faerie properly. Their work doesn't require much commentary either - they're just correct 💗 Nothing I've experienced has ever contradicted what I've read in their books, and I feel like their work really, really gets the energy of the fae and the liminality of their existence. And that there is kindness, and light, as well as danger.

I recommend "Trolls" and "Faeries' Tales," to start with, and of course the quintessential "Faeries" by Brian Froud and Alan Lee, which started it all.

(Also, considering what's below, special honorary shoutout to their work on "The Dark Crystal." Definite overlap there and absolutely counts.)

Obviously there's some crossover with The Muppets here, considering they come from the same studio, BUT if we're looking at just "Fraggle Rock" on its own - absolutely. Though a very different take than those mentioned above, if you're looking for the whimsy and delight at the heart of the fae, the Fraggles have it.

Both the original series and the reboot are currently available to stream on AppleTV.

Okay, and my own! What I'm doing with the world of "Tock the Gnome" is a little bit different - again, we're looking at a realm that isn't free from some of the physical bounds we find on Earth - but in its vast history there is Faerie at its purest, and the characters are on a Big Quest that will be instrumental in restoring the realm to what one would expect of Faerieland (all wrapped up in a body-positive, sapphic-presenting queer romance, btw). My focus is on Gnomes and Orcs, in particular, since the fact that they're also fae is a big part of my message. Recognizing that, as well as recognizing the importance of connectedness between people and the balance of that and personal sovereignty, and how damage to those things might impact the whole of a magical realm.

All pages available to read for free here, across several platforms (with print issues available here).

🦋💗🦋👏👏

[lol-jackles]

What do you think of Jensen's acting dry spell? Do you think he actually has a hard time getting a job right now, or is something else going on? There's no news of any projects with Amazon either, more than a year after signing the acting and producing deal now.

Besides Hollywood contraction that will see half the number of scripted shows and therefore less jobs, unemployment has always been the lifestyle of actors, which is why celebrities have side hustles like cookbooks, wine labels, clothing labels, and hosting podcasts (remind you of certain SPN extras?)

During this downsizing era, big-name actors are a bit desperate and are willing to take lower paying supporting roles just to keep their face out there, further crowding out aspiring and lesser-name actors from getting jobs.

I'm sure most of you are old enough to remember when television used to help talents break into film.  But when streaming came along, it became the reverse.  I've talked about that a few times here about film stars taking jobs away from working tv actors.   I finally got around to watching Marvel’s Echo and Killers of the Flower Moon in the same week.  Both were about Native American communities (Osage and Choctaw) and almost all the actors were recycled hired in both projects.  This brings my next point; a very small group of working actors dominates the tv medium and this has been the case for decades because studios want a certain “known quantity” that is a combination of work ethic with recognition and upward-spiraling visibility.  Jared appears to be well on his way to being part of that small group of working actors that can work both as a lead actor and as a supporting actor in between projects (like Nathan Fillion's supporting gig in Modern Family between his lead role in Castle and The Rookie).  Jensen doesn't appear to have broken into that small group.  

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EVERYTHING I SAY IS MY THEORY AND OPINION NONE OF IT IS FACT!!!

First, this show would be labeled as a Hulu original and I’m not sure which studio would back it. The Hulu Original team is very very small so I’m hoping they bring more than just that team in. Obviously they have Sarah and that other guy (his name is escaping me) so I’m sure they’re fine.

Disney owned 60% of Hulu up until yesterday. They’re buying it in full for like 8 billion which to me is fucking wild since everyone in Hollywood is struggling rn. I thought they were supposed to be selling not buying but that’s above me.

Second, Disney has been saying for years now that they want adult content and buying Fox was supposed to help them with that. I’m not sure they’re ready to make that leap yet. Audiences are so unsure of their usual content like animated movies and marvel. I’m looking forward to Wish but I’m not sure it will live up to be the ‘100 years story’ it’s supposed to be. And if it doesn’t that’s going to be a huge slap in the face and it should be a wake up call.

The only adult content Disney has been actively pushing is the Simpsons. It’s on the D+ banner all the time and it streams on Hulu. Honestly the Simpsons isn’t even that adult I’ve been watching it since I was a kid. Yes it has the inappropriate jokes and stuff but if kids are watching it it’s not that adult. And they have a section in the universal theme park soo…

Ever since Disney bought 20th Century Fox and rebranded it to just 20th Century Studios they have been sticking those movies and shows on Hulu. It would not surprise me if there was never a proper release for 20th Century in theaters again. Unless it’s a big name movie, but even that one with Ana De Armas and Ben Affleck went straight to streaming.

That being said, my theory is that now Disney has full control of Hulu that’s going to be the home for everything Fox/20th Century no matter what. And that Disney will treat it like a black label streaming service if you know what I mean. Like all their stuff they consider not for kids and TV-MA will live there.

I feel like my theory is right given that the trailer for Echo came out today and it’s going to stream on both platforms bc of how violent it is. That’s a good thing to me bc that story needs to be violent and we need the Netflix era marvel vibe back.

But back to ACOTAR, if a studio backs it it’ll probably be 20th Century. And Ik ppl are saying HBO would be a better home for this type of content. I think they can absolutely give ACOTAR a big ass budget bc that’s Disney money. They just have to spend it right.

Streamers like Amazon for example have produced good fantasy/sci-fi stuff with good vfx. I Never thought they could produce The Boys until it came out and the Lord of the rings spin-off.

I think it’s about how they spend the money and what they can give to vfx. Bc of that, Make-up, and costuming will make or break them in the overall visual aspect.

If done right this show can be their game of thrones, and it should be! This is a huge get for them! But that’s my theory, I’m sorry this was so long lol

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This day in history

#10yrsago This American Life’s report on kids and disability claims riddled with factual errors https://www.mediamatters.org/national-public-radio/american-life-features-error-riddled-story-disability-and-children

#10yrsago Best Amendment: a game that plays out consequences of fighting bad guys with guns with good guys with guns https://www.wired.com/2013/04/nra-the-best-amendment/

#10yrsago Studios regret sending Google a list of every pirate site on the Internet for publication https://torrentfreak.com/fox-wants-google-to-take-down-its-own-takedown-request-130404/

#10yrsago American public schools in 9 states sharing every conceivable personal detail of their students with third parties https://web.archive.org/web/20130324233606/https://blogs.villagevoice.com/runninscared/2013/03/data-sharing.php

#10yrsago Wealth disparity in America: an inch of bar-graph for the 90%, 4.9 miles’ worth for the top 0.01% https://web.archive.org/web/20130329013130/https://www.taxanalysts.com/www/features.nsf/Articles/C52956572546624F85257B1D004DE3FC?OpenDocument

#5yrsago 10 million pounds of human feces from New York/New Jersey are rotting in railcars stuck in a small Alabama town https://www.cnn.com/2018/04/03/us/parrish-waste-poop-train-alabama-trnd/index.html

#5yrsago If patrolling US soldiers can avoid shooting civilians, why can’t US cops stop murdering unarmed black men? https://www.nationalreview.com/2018/04/stephon-clark-shooting-police-should-show-more-discipline-restraint/

#5yrsago Alt-labor: the new, ungovernable red-state labor movements, led by teachers https://theweek.com/articles/764828/teacher-strikes-could-future-alt-labor

#5yrsago Waze has turned the nearly undriveable, fifth-steepest hill in America into a disaster-strewn major thoroughfare https://www.latimes.com/local/california/la-me-lopez-echo-park-traffic-20180404-story.html

#1yrago Amazon’s new employee chat app blocks “fairness,” “grievance” and “diversity” https://pluralistic.net/2022/04/05/doubleplusrelentless/#quackspeak

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@asongofstarkandtargaryen I have found about a new upcoming horror series, Romancero.

This is the info I have found until now:

The cast of the series will be led by Sasha Cócola (Techo y comida, Los hombres de Paco) and the Serbian actress Elena Matic (Kineski zid, Bon voyage). The little that is known about the synopsis is related to its characters, since they are the ones who will give life to Jordán and Cornelia. He is not a boy and he is not a man and she is a girl whose childhood has been stolen. Turned into some strange teenagers, they decide to change their lives and flee from the desert of southern Spain, pushed by circumstances. In their escape from a cruel Andalusia, as real as it is mythical, they come across demons, witches and blood drinkers.

They are accompanied on this adventure by Belén Cuesta (La trinchera infinita, Paquita Salas, La llamada, Cristo y Rey, La casa de papel, Vis a Vis, El Aviso), Ricardo Gómez (El sustituto, La ruta, Cuéntame cómo pasó, Vivir sin permiso, La Casa entre los cáctus, 1898: Los últimos de Filipinas), Guillermo Toledo (Los favoritos de Midas, Crimen perfecto, 7 vidas, Historias de Lavapiés, Juana La Loca, Black is Beltza), the Argentinian actress Julieta Cardinali (Ecos de un crimen, Maradona: Sueño Bendito, Los ricos no piden permiso, Valentín, Carta a Eva) and Alba Flores (La casa de papel, Las cartas perdidas, El tiempo entre costuras, Vis a Vis, Sagrada familia). In addition, to complete the information about the series, Romancero will be set on locations in Almería and Madrid, two of the cities that host the filming of the fiction, in different natural settings in the province of Almería, while the interiors will be filmed in Madrid.

Jordán and Cornelia are two helpless youngsters on the run from the forces of the law, powerful supernatural creatures, and themselves. The series, which has just started filming, will consist of six episodes of 30 minutes each and its action takes place in a single night.

"With echoes of the famous Romancero Gitano, a poetic work by Federico García Lorca (Fuente Vaqueros, Granada, June 5 of 1898 -  Víznar, Granada, August 18 of 1936), it seems that the references of Romancero will be very different from each other. Comics, Gothic literature, the stories of witches, ghosts and creatures, the poetry of Federico García Lorca or esotericism, all of this in the enveloping setting of a desert and cruel South, where the clichés of rural Spain and more cañí they coexist with supernatural creatures, violence, revenge, redemption and love”, comments the information provided. "We love that Romancero is a horror series with a strong local point of view, an approach that allows us to offer a different and updated vision of our traditions and culture," says María José Rodríguez, Head of Spanish Originals, Amazon Studios. "We want to offer the public unique stories and different voices that resonate and impact. We are convinced that Romancero will not leave anyone indifferent," says Rodríguez.

"We are very happy to work with Fernando Navarro and Tomás Peña on a project as distinctive as Romancero," James Farrell, Head of International Originals, Amazon Studios, told the press. On behalf of THE MEDIAPRO STUDIO, the producer is Laura Fdz. Espeso and Javier Méndez, Fernando Navarro, Alejandro Florez and Maya Maidagan serve as executive producers. Everyone will be looking for the new original Spanish youth horror series that will replace the gap left by El Internado: Las Cumbres in the new Prime Video catalog. Prime Video has announced its upcoming Spanish original series “Romancero,” a fast-paced horror story with supernatural overtones written by the horror author and screenwriter Fernando Navarro (Venus, Verónica) and directed by Manson collective member Tomás Peña, in which It will be his first foray into a fiction production, after directing video clips for artists such as Rosalía, C. Tangana, Katy Perry, Raw Alejandro, Bad Gyal or The Prodigy.

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Well, I find it very interesting that Romancero Gitano is a source of inspiration for a series, another work of Lorca was adapted some years ago into a film, La Novia (based on the play Bodas de Sangre).

The book is composed of 18 poems: Romance de la luna, luna, Preciosa y el aire, Reyerta, Romance sonámbulo, La monja gitana, La casada infiel, Romance de la pena negra, San Miguel, San Rafael, San Gabriel, Prendimiento de Antoñito el Camborio en el camino de Sevilla, Muerte de Antoñito el Camborio, Muerto de amor, Romance del emplazado, Romance de la Guardia Civil española, Martirio de Santa Olalla, Burla de don Pedro a caballo and Thamar y Amnón.

So, maybe the stories of the characters are inspired on the poems.

It was published in 1928, so maybe the series will be set on the 1920's, although it hasn't been told any concrete period, I don't know if they will through a modern day setting.

Romancero Gitano isn't a horror book but maybe some elements of the poems like metaphors or symbolisms could be taken for some kind of magical elements (and some of the metaphors are a bit strange due to surrealism influences, although surrealism is more a thing from Poeta en Nueva York, writen between the years 1929-30, published in 1940 in Mexico). The other inspiración for the series is Gothic literature, so that would be the source of supernatural elements.

Like, the Romancero book mainly are stories (some of them tragical) about Andalusian Romani people and their culture, and also deals with the marginalization and oppresion suffered by the Romanis because of the Civil Guard (the Spanish Gendarmerie).

Taking a look at the cast for Romancero, Alba Flores is Romani. She's from the Flores family, a famous Andalusian Romani family of artists, in fact Alba's grandmother was the flamenco dancer and singer Lola Flores.

An interesting aspect from Romancero Gitano is that Lorca mixed elements from the literary movements from the early 20th century and the style of poetry from the past, like the "Romancero viejo", that is a collection of anonymous poems from oral tradition from the Iberian Peninsula from the Middle Ages that were later published in books between the 15-16th centuries. Then there's the "Romancero nuevo", that is the total of the writen poetry of known authors since the 16th century (although it's common to focus on the poetry from the 16-17th centuries mainly).

Talking about symbolism, these are the main symbols used by Lorca in Romancero Gitano (although some of them are very common in other of his works):

• Metals (knives, anvils, rings...): the life of Romani people and death.

• Air or wind: tragedy, male eroticism aggressive and violent.

• Mirror: home and sedentary life.

• Water: (in motion) life, (at rest) stagnant passion or death.

• Well: stagnant passion or death

• Horse: unbridled passion that leads to death. It could also mean virility, wild passion or freedom.

• Moon: It is the most used by Lorca, it appears 218 times. Its symbolism depends on how it appears. If it is red it means painful death; black, simply death; big means hope; pointy, has an erotic connotation. I could also mean femininity or sensuality.

• Rooster: sacrifice and destruction of the Romani

• The Civil Guard: they represent authority, therefore symbols of destruction and death over the Romani

• Alcohol: negativity.

• Milk: the natural.

• Wicker rod: lordship, nobility, dignity and elegance of the Romani

•Color green: death. It could also represent love frustration, forbidden desire and male sexual instinct

• Color black: death.

• Color white: life, light.

• Roses: blood

• Rider: omen of death

• Fish: associated with sexuality and dawn

• Blood: sexual instinct and omen of death

I wonder if this symbols will be shown in some kind of way.

For example the symbol of the green color meaning death can be noted in the poem Romance sonámbulo, like in this case the green that is constantly used for descriving the woman or her environment means that is going to die/is dying, and she couldn't meet her lover again. Then there's other symbols like the moon that means death too and the aljibe (a water cistern) is water at rest, so it could also mean death. It could be that the woman got drown in the aljibe, and maybe the civil guards are involved or responsible for her death.

And also metals could be a death symbol, and the eyes of the woman are described as "cold silver", maybe a way of saying that her eyes are grey.

Verde que te quiero verde.

Verde viento. Verdes ramas.

El barco sobre la mar

y el caballo en la montaña.

Con la sombra en la cintura

ella sueña en su baranda,

verde carne, pelo verde,

con ojos de fría plata.

Verde que te quiero verde.

Bajo la luna gitana,

las cosas le están mirando

y ella no puede mirarlas.

*

Verde que te quiero verde.

Grandes estrellas de escarcha,

vienen con el pez de sombra

que abre el camino del alba.

La higuera frota su viento

con la lija de sus ramas,

y el monte, gato garduño,

eriza sus pitas agrias.

¿Pero quién vendrá? ¿Y por dónde...?

Ella sigue en su baranda,

verde carne, pelo verde,

soñando en la mar amarga.

  *

- Compadre, quiero cambiar

mi caballo por su casa,

mi montura por su espejo,

mi cuchillo por su manta.

Compadre, vengo sangrando,

desde los montes de Cabra.

- Si yo pudiera, mocito,

ese trato se cerraba.

Pero yo ya no soy yo,

ni mi casa es ya mi casa.

- Compadre, quiero morir

decentemente en mi cama.

De acero, si puede ser,

con las sábanas de holanda.

¿No ves la herida que tengo

desde el pecho a la garganta?

- Trescientas rosas morenas

lleva tu pechera blanca.

Tu sangre rezuma y huele

alrededor de tu faja.

Pero yo ya no soy yo,

ni mi casa es ya mi casa.

- Dejadme subir al menos

hasta las altas barandas,

dejadme subir, dejadme,

hasta las verdes barandas.

Barandales de la luna

por donde retumba el agua.

  *

Ya suben los dos compadres

hacia las altas barandas.

Dejando un rastro de sangre.

Dejando un rastro de lágrimas.

Temblaban en los tejados

farolillos de hojalata.

Mil panderos de cristal,

herían la madrugada.

  *

Verde que te quiero verde,

verde viento, verdes ramas.

Los dos compadres subieron.

El largo viento, dejaba

en la boca un raro gusto

de hiel, de menta y de albahaca.

- ¡Compadre! ¿Dónde está, dime?

¿Dónde está mi niña amarga?

- ¡Cuántas veces te esperó!

¡Cuántas veces te esperara,

cara fresca, negro pelo,

en esta verde baranda!

*

Sobre el rostro del aljibe

se mecía la gitana.

Verde carne, pelo verde,

con ojos de fría plata.

Un carámbano de luna

la sostiene sobre el agua.

La noche se puso íntima

como una pequeña plaza.

Guardias civiles borrachos,

en la puerta golpeaban.

Verde que te quiero verde.

Verde viento. Verdes ramas.

El barco sobre la mar.

Y el caballo en la montaña.

Now I'm remembering about symbolisms of Lorca's works that could be hinted in other fictions, although it's more like a theory/headcanon from a certain part of the Emdt fandom here on Tumblr, is that in El Ministerio del tiempo, Julián is the origin of the symbolism green=death. In this post there's the one in which the idea was pointed, although it points something more general, not concretely being a symbol for death, because depending on the work or the context, green can be also a symbol for life, rebeldy and desire for freedom. It might seem a little weird, but I will develop later.

Lorca's character makes his debut in the season 1 finale 1×08, La leyenda del tiempo, set on 1924 (Lorca was 26 years old in 1924, although Ángel Ruiz, the actor who plays Lorca is much older) that clearly shows references or takes themes from some of his works, like the poem Fábula y rueda de los tres amigos from Poeta en Nueva York and the poem La Leyenda del tiempo (the title of the episode comes from this poem) from the play Así que pasen cinco años , but indirectly could be a little from Romancero Gitano.

Like, firstly in the episode it's shown a special connection between Julián and Lorca through dreams, and their shared dreams of the episode depict Maite's death.

Something like the eye colors of an actor may seem something trivial, but yeah, Rodolfo Sancho's eyes are green, although sometimes it can't be appreciated well, although for example there's a close up to Julián's eyes at the end of episode 1×07 Tiempo de Venganza , and Mar Ulldemolins' eyes, the actress who plays as Maite, are also green.

Just by the end of the episode Julián tries to save Maite but he fails, and it resembles a bit the situation of the poem where the traveler is going to meet his lover, but she died and he couldn't do anything to save her. But at the end in the season 4 finale he finally saved her.

Next there's the issue of Lorca's death, and Julián is worried about and wanted to warn Lorca about his death but he didn't do it, so in season 4 he did it, although Lorca accepted his fate.

This is kind of a joke but in the first seasons Julián is the Margaery Tyrell of Emdt, like the ones who get married with them probably will die soon, in one case Renly and Joffrey (+Tommen in GOT) and then Maite and Amelia.

Between Amelia and Julián there was the thing about the fake engagement that started on episode 1×04 so Amelia's mother doesn't annoy her with trying to push her into an arranged marriage, and then what it's known from Amelia's tomb and the photos, the wedding, their daughter and Amelia's death, and in episode 8 they me their grandaughter Silvia (played by Iria del Río, who has participated in some period dramas like La catedral del mar and Las chicas del cable). Although after what happened in the following seasons, that future will never happen.

I was thinking about the Emdt showrunners Javier and Pablo Olivares. Pablo had Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis and the first season of Emdt was his last work (in the last previous years the Olivares brothers worked on period dramas like Isabel or Víctor Ros) and there could be some personal aspects reflected on ths series in some character plots, for example following this theme, there's no cure for ALS and there's the struggle of both brothers towards Pablo's death, from Pablo's perspective, knowing that he's going to die soon, like Amelia visiting her own tomb in the first seasons, knowing she's going to die in 5-4 years, although she didn't knew about the cause of her death (that's a thing for fan theories); Pablo and Javier facing Pablo's future death, reflected in Julián and Lorca, Julián told Lorca that he'll die and Lorca accepts it and Julián deals with it; iI would say that this also could be seen in the Amelia &Julián part, although maybe Julián isn't as much emotionaly involved into it but he cares about Amelia (Julián is more focused on Maite and maybe the thing about knowing that he will allegedly marry, have a daughter and lose someone again it'a a bit hard to process);and there's the last part of Javier mourning his brother, that could be represented in Julián's mouring over Maite's death.

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you really should watch d20 next! i just got into w their first campaign fantasy high and i am absolutely utterly obsessed. as a first time critrole watcher, whats a good place to start w it?

ohh i've heard good things about that one!! my first intro to brennan was exu calamity (critrole mini series) and he was brilliant in that, so i'm excited to see how he dms d20!! and um, my sister told me to start with campaign 2 because campaign 1 only started streaming like 3 years into their story, so you're dropped right in the middle of things with no context. however because i'm stubborn i started with campaign 1 because i wanted to experience it all chronologically. the first like ten episodes are Rough though, just in terms of sound and video quality because they were literally streaming from someone's house i think. so i think i would echo my sister's suggestion to start with campaign 2 because you get the good studio quality & you get to meet the characters from the very beginning, so you get the full story experience!! there are very few references to c1 except for a few NPCs and some inside jokes but i really don't think that would impact your enjoyment at all. OH ALSO if you watch the legend of vox machina on amazon prime you get an idea of what the first campaign's story was, if you don't mind spoilers for it. c1 is fucking epic though so it is worth watching, though i would recommend skipping the first maybe 20 episodes (i can check the exact episode for you) and start with the briarwood arc, because by that time they've sorted out their streaming issues & if you're gonna get dropped in the middle of the story you may as well start somewhere good and the briarwood arc is INSANE. and then i would save campaign 3 until last because it references EVERYTHING.

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Top 5 Alexa Devices in India in 2024

Alexa gadgets have established a stronghold in the Indian smart home tech domain. Whether you are looking for small smart speakers that will fill your space with music or all-in-one displays that can serve as entertainment centres, there is something for everybody among Alexa gadgets.

The Indian market will be filled with suitable smart devices, which will be noticeable in 2024. Each alternative promotes routine life’s convenience through voice commands and provides logical help. But what are 5 Alexa gadgets worth purchasing in India’s home sector by 2024? And do these Alexa devices warrant their costs? Let’s find out.

Top 5 Alexa Devices in India in 2024

Amazon Echo Dot (5th Gen) 

The Echo Dot, the most recent generation, produces higher-quality sounds than all earlier models. It may create deeper baselines and crisper leads, filling your living room or recording studio with harsh, shrill audio outputs.

On the Echo Dot, you can sleep alarms, end timers, and pause or resume music with a single tap. Bluetooth may also connect to your phone as a standalone speaker or for on-demand audio listening.

Amazon Brand - Smart Plug, 16A

From an Amazon Brand perspective, the Solimo Smart Plug is a game changer for home electrical equipment administration. Because of its capacity of up to 16A, one can plug it into high-power appliances such as washing machines, air conditioners, or even water heaters. In addition, its energy monitoring capability allows you to check the amount of power your connected devices consume; this way, you can identify those that may get more power or consume more energy than others and optimise their consumption patterns.

Amazon Echo Show 5 (2nd Gen)

The best Amazon Echo Show 5 (2nd Gen) is a compact yet versatile smart speaker designed to integrate seamlessly into your daily life. Its 5.5" screen offers a visual element to your interactions with Alexa, making everything from setting alarms to following recipes more engaging. 

Whether controlling automation, binge-watching a favourite show, or just keeping in touch, this is the suitable Alexa device to improve your daily routine and protect your privacy.

Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K 

One of the best smart home devices you can buy for your place in India in 2024 is the all-new Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K. Ultra-cinematic 4K comes with all the modern technologies, such as Wi-Fi 6, Dolby Vision, Dolby Atmos, and HDR10+, which are streamed together to get an experience that will never be beaten. The Fire TV Stick 4K is more than just a streaming device; it's the ultimate entertainment and smart home hub.

Amazon Basics True Wireless in-Ear Earbuds

The Amazon Basics True Wireless in-Ear Earbuds enable long-lasting music listening or gaming fun for up to 60 hours. This guarantees your all-time favourite songs. Fast charge enables 100 minutes of playback after a quick 10-minute charge. Double tap to skip tracks, and hold to adjust volume. These earbuds also support voice assistance, making them a convenient and versatile companion for daily activities.

Verdict: Alexa Devices List on Amazon

This was our carefully curated list of the top 5 Alexa Devices in India for 2024. Among these smart home devices, all the mentioned items are compatible with Alexa. The products listed above on Amazon have given a wonderful performance for versatility and innovation within the great world of intelligent technology. For a more detailed review, visit our main blog by clicking this link.

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Echo Studio d'Amazon : L'Enceinte Connectée Ultime pour une Expérience Audio Immersive

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L’Echo Studio d’Amazon est bien plus qu’une simple enceinte connectée. C’est un véritable concentré de technologie audio de pointe qui repousse les limites de l’écoute à domicile. Grâce à ses fonctionnalités innovantes comme le son spatial Dolby Atmos et son intégration avec l’écosystème Alexa, cette enceinte connectée haut de gamme offre une expérience d’écoute véritablement unique et…

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Voice Command Registration

In today's rapidly evolving technological landscape, voice command technology has emerged as a cornerstone of modern convenience. From controlling smart home devices to simplifying daily tasks, the ability to use one's voice for various functions is becoming increasingly indispensable.

In this comprehensive guide, we will delve into the intricacies of voice command registration and provide you with valuable insights on harnessing this powerful technology for your needs.

Understanding Voice Command Technology

Voice command technology enables users to interact with devices using spoken language instead of traditional input methods such as keyboards or touchscreens. This innovative approach leverages advanced algorithms and machine learning techniques to interpret and execute spoken commands accurately.

The primary goal of voice command technology is to enhance user experience by providing a more natural and efficient way of interacting with digital systems. It eliminates the need for physical interaction, making it particularly beneficial for individuals with disabilities or those seeking hands-free operation.

As this technology continues to evolve, its applications are expanding across various domains including healthcare, automotive industry, consumer electronics, and more. Understanding the underlying principles of voice command technology is essential for optimizing its usage and unlocking its full potential.

The Basics of Voice Recognition Systems

A key component of voice command technology is the voice recognition system which converts spoken words into text or actionable commands. These systems typically consist of several stages:

Audio signal processing: Involves capturing the user's speech through a microphone and converting it into a digital format that can be analyzed by the system.

Feature extraction: Identifies unique characteristics within the audio signal that distinguish different phonemes – the smallest units of sound in speech.

Pattern matching or classification: Utilizes machine learning models trained on vast datasets to recognize specific words or phrases based on their extracted features.

Output generation: The final stage involves generating an appropriate response or executing a corresponding action based on recognized input.

Setting Up Your Voice Command Devices

The initial setup process for various voice-command devices varies depending on brand and model but generally follows similar steps aimed at ensuring optimal performance from day one onwards while minimizing potential issues later down line during regular usage periods too!

Select Your Device

Amazon Echo Series with Alexa: Offers a range of smart speaker options, from the compact Echo Dot to the high-fidelity Echo Studio. Alexa provides voice control for a variety of tasks, from playing music to controlling smart home devices.

Google Nest Hub: Combines a smart display with Google Assistant, allowing you to view information, watch videos, and control your smart home with voice commands.

Apple HomePod with Siri: Apple's smart speaker offering, featuring high-quality audio and integration with the Apple ecosystem, including HomeKit for smart home control.

When selecting a device, consider factors such as:

Features: Assess the specific capabilities you need, such as music playback, smart home control, or video streaming.

Size and Layout: Ensure the device fits well in your desired location and complements the aesthetics of your space.

Budget: Determine your spending limit and compare the features and value offered by different models.

Assistant Preferences: Consider which voice assistant (Alexa, Google Assistant, or Siri) best suits your needs and preferences.

Voice Search in SEO

Voice search has become an increasingly important factor in search engine optimization (SEO) as more and more users are turning to voice-activated assistants like Alexa, Siri, and Google Assistant to find information and complete tasks. Optimizing your website and content for voice search can help you improve your visibility and reach in the growing voice search landscape.

Get tips to get your business found on voice and local search. Here are some key considerations for optimizing your website and content for voice search:

Optimize for Local Search: Voice searches often involve local intent, such as "Where is the nearest coffee shop?" or "What time does the grocery store close?" Ensure your website is properly optimized for local search by including accurate and up-to-date NAP (name, address, phone number) information, and utilizing local keywords and schema markup.

Focus on Natural Language: Voice searches tend to be more conversational and use natural language, rather than the short, keyword-focused queries typical of text-based searches. Adapt your content to answer questions and address the user's intent in a natural, conversational tone.

Prioritize Featured Snippets: Featured snippets, or "position zero" results, are often the preferred output for voice search queries. Optimize your content to increase your chances of appearing in featured snippets by providing clear, concise, and structured answers to common questions.

Leverage Long-Tail Keywords: Voice searches are typically longer and more specific than text-based searches. Identify and target relevant long-tail keywords that align with the way users are likely to phrase their voice queries.

Improve Site Speed and Mobile Optimization: Voice search is often performed on mobile devices, so ensure your website is optimized for fast loading times and a responsive, mobile-friendly design.

Utilize Schema Markup: Structured data markup, such as schema.org, can help search engines better understand the content and context of your web pages, improving your chances of appearing in voice search results.

Monitor and Analyze Voice Search Data: Track and analyze your website's performance in voice search through tools like Google Search Console, as well as user behavior data, to identify opportunities for improvement and refine your voice search optimization strategy.

By implementing these strategies and continuously monitoring and adapting your approach, you can improve your visibility and performance in voice search, helping to get your business found on voice and local search.

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