#Treadwells

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Simon Treadwell

[victusinveritas]

Grizzly Man (2005)

Director: Werner Herzog

(Caution, astoundingly rough movie. Even for Werner.)

[morbidology]

Timothy Treadwell, an environmentalist and bear enthusiast, dedicated thirteen summers of his life to living among the grizzly bears in Alaska's Katmai National Park and Preserve. His passion for these magnificent creatures, however, ended in tragedy in October 2003 when Treadwell and his girlfriend, Amie Huguenard, were mauled to death by a bear.

Born in New York in 1957, Timothy Treadwell's fascination with bears began after he moved to California and became deeply immersed in environmental causes. He overcame personal struggles, including addiction, by dedicating his life to wildlife preservation, particularly grizzly bears. Treadwell's devotion to these animals was profound; he spent months each year camping in the remote wilderness of Alaska, filming his interactions and documenting the behaviors of the bears he so dearly loved.

Treadwell's work gained significant attention through his book "Among Grizzlies: Living with Wild Bears in Alaska" and numerous television appearances. He founded Grizzly People, a non-profit organization aimed at preserving bear habitats and educating the public about the plight of grizzly bears. His unique approach to conservation, which involved close and personal interactions with the bears, was both praised and criticized. Supporters admired his dedication and the insights his footage provided, while critics warned that his lack of formal training and his tendency to anthropomorphize the bears put both him and the animals at risk.

The fateful events of October 2003 occurred during Treadwell's final days of the season in Katmai National Park. A bear, likely struggling with a scarcity of food before hibernation, attacked and killed Treadwell and Huguenard in their campsite. The aftermath was gruesome, with park rangers discovering their partially consumed remains along with the audio recording of the attack, captured inadvertently by Treadwell’s camera. The bear responsible was later identified and euthanized by park officials.

Treadwell's tragic death raised many questions about the ethics and safety of his methods. While his close encounters provided valuable insights into bear behavior and garnered public interest in grizzly conservation, they also highlighted the dangers of habituating wild animals to human presence. Many wildlife experts emphasized that Treadwell's approach blurred the lines between humans and wildlife, potentially leading to fatal consequences.

Filmmaker Werner Herzog explored Treadwell's life and death in the 2005 documentary "Grizzly Man," which combined Treadwell's own footage with interviews of those who knew him. The film painted a complex portrait of Treadwell, showcasing his passion and the stunning beauty of the bears and their habitat, while also delving into the inherent risks of his unconventional lifestyle.

[petercushingscheekbones]

I lolled at Dominic Treadwell-Collins (producer of Rivals) literally saying, Tony is completely heartless in the book but while he is still horrible in the show we had David Tennant playing him so obviously we had to figure a way to get him be a little heartbroken too:

(another fun fact is that the bafta scene was inspired by Dominic Treadwell-Collins’ own bafta falling on his head and giving him a concussion)

[tattooed-alchemist]

When I was in London in 2019 for a magickal conference, I had the opportunity to photograph Pamela Coleman Smith's hearth, which was saved and is installed in the basement room they use for classes and events at Treadwell's Bookshop.

[boyhood]

An extremely funny Tuesday in the skin refrigerator with my measuring tape

[cassowariess]

-Timothy Treadwell (1957-2003)

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‘Rivals’ Showrunner Talks “Bigger, Better, Bolder” Season 2, ‘Bridget Jones’ “Naughtiness” Appealing to the U.S.

"I've had messages from friends saying it spiced up their sex life — they reckon the British and American birthrate is going to go up as a result of this show," Dominic Treadwell-Collins tells THR.

Di5ney+'s beloved Jilly Cooper adaptation Rivals took the U.K. by storm this fall — but showrunner Dominic Treadwell-Collins always had his U.S. audience in mind, too.

“When we were thinking about the Americans — I grew up spending a lot of time in the States because my grandparents lived there — so I grew up in American television, and I understand the American obsession with how odd the British are,” Treadwell-Collins tells The Hollywood Reporter. “This show celebrates Britishness and class and peculiar sex and joyous sex. We talked a lot about it being Bridget Jones in tone.”

“That Daniel Cleaver naughtiness is very much Rupert,” the award-winning producer, known for work such as A Very English Scandal and EastEnders, continues. “I think that’s what is appealing to the U.S., and the word-of-mouth is growing that, ‘Oh my gosh, this show is dirty.’ It’s a more modern Downton [Abbey] that’s filthy and more cut-throat.”

Rivals – already confirmed for season two — landed on Hulu in the States in October. The story follows Cooper’s novel on the infamous scoundrel and old money MP Rupert Campbell-Black (Alex Hassell) and his rivalry with Tony Baddingham (David Tennant) that seeps into the 1980s-set world of Baddingham’s Corinium independent commercial television station, located in the fictional county of Rutshire, the Cotswolds in southwest England.

Baddingham hires a dynamic Irish newsman named Declan O’Hara (Aidan Turner), husband of actress Maud (Victoria Smurfit), away from the BBC. Declan is plunged into the outrageous lives of the Rutshire elite, featuring beloved characters such as Lizzie Vereker (Katharine Parkinson), Freddie Jones (Danny Dyer) and Cameron Cook (Nafessa Williams).

At the center is a love story, however, between a young and inexperienced Taggie (Bella Maclean), daughter of the O’Haras, and Campbell-Black, who are drawn to each other amidst the raucous landscape of sex, mischief and shoulder pads.

Cooper, whose bestselling Rutshire Chronicles made her a household name in the U.K., was integral to Treadwell-Collins’ process. “We were very key all the way through to make sure Jilly was happy,” he says. “Jilly signed off scripts. She gave notes. I remember we’d written that Rupert asked Declan for his cutlery back, and Jilly went, ‘He would never say the word cutlery! He would say silverware.’ That’s authenticity.”

The showrunner explains that he’s been desperate for a long time to adapt Cooper’s work. “Over the years, lots of people have laughed at me and ridiculed me a bit for [wanting to adapt them],” he says.

“Other television people said, ‘Oh, they’re a bit slap-my-thigh silly.’ And I said, ‘No, they they’re about Britishness and class and love and longing!’ I knew how great they could be.” It was only when he set up the production company Happy Prince, part of ITV Studios, Treadwell-Collins finally felt Rivals had found a home.

It is clearly a passion project, telling by the enthusiasm in the producer’s voice. “The reason I started with this book is because the Rupert-Taggie romance,” he says to THR. “That’s the main thrust of it, but [Declan O’Hara] as well. He’s an Irish immigrant who comes into this posh world. My father was also an Irishman of farming stock that came to England, sent me to [boys’ private boarding school in England] Harrow, which is the school that Rupert attended. I’ve seen these people. I know Ruperts. I was at school with Rupert, and I understand this class system as an outsider myself.”

Cooper’s fanbase is notoriously predominantly women, but Rivals the program has seemed to disrupt that. “It’s become a show that people are watching together,” he adds, “I’ve had messages from friends saying it spiced up their sex life — they reckon the British and American birthrate is going to go up as a result of this show.”

Treadwell-Collins is not at all coy when discussing season two, rather he is fervidly excited, as word of mouth travels farther and international audiences grow. “Our hope has always been the Jilly Cooper-verse,” he says. “And what I find fascinating is quite a young U.S. audience are reading ahead now, comparing Rupert and Taggie to Twilight! This is a universal story.”

“Of course, I’ve got the ghost of season one on my shoulders,” he admits. “I’m writing as someone who’s a type A overachiever. That’s a challenge to have. So looking ahead to season two, it’s bigger, better, bolder, stronger. We know we want to keep coming back with the show.”

“We’ve already started working on scripts. We’re laying down little Easter eggs for the viewers,” the Rivals boss teases. “We’re being really rigorous. But what’s great is the team are fans. We watch telly, we are the audience, so we’re going to be harder on ourselves than the audience ever will.”

By Lily Ford for the Hollywood Reporter, December 23, 2024. Here's the link if you want it with the ads and pop ups.

[sunday-supernova]

bonus supernova 1!!!

had this idea yesterday could not rest until it was made a reality happy holidays and/or merry christmas for those celebrating!!!

(callum dec 1 to 25 every year without fail)

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Random Renegades headcanons YEAA

[disease]

"TESS DARLING" // APR 2023

STYLIST: MICHAEL ANDREW PHOTOGRAPHER: ROEG COHEN MODEL: TESS PARKS MUA: TAYLER TREADWELL

[mikodrawnnarratives]

How much would you guys kill me if I suggested "Clover duo" for Callum and Maggie's tag name because of:

From Cinder's Adventure

[mizgnomer]

David Tennant and Catherine Tate with castmates, friends, and family at the 2023 BAFTA TV Awards

[frozen-orbit]

Renegades characters as one out of context Taylor Swift lyric

Ruby: "The life of the party, you're showing off again. And I'd roll my eyes and then you'd pull me in. I'm not much for dancing, but for you, I did."

Oscar: "I always forget to tell you I love you. I loved you from the very first day."

Danna: "Do you believe me now?"

Narcissa: "I don't really wanna fight, 'cause nobody's gonna win."

Max: "You're a bandit like me. Eyes full of stars."

Maggie: "Knew her when I was young, reconnected when we were a little bit older."

Callum: "You showed me something that I couldn't see. You opened my eyes and you made me believe."

Genissa: "Women like hunting witches too, doing your dirtiest work for you."

Winston: "Laughin', but the joke's not funny at all."

Honey: "I know they said the end is near, but I'm still on my tallest tiptoes, spinning in my highest heels, love."

Leroy: "Remember when I pulled up and said 'get in the car'."

Phobia: "Made you run and hide like a scared little boy."

Ace Anarchy: "Now he sits on his throne in his palace of bones praying to his greed."

Lady Indomitable: "So they killed Cassandra first 'cause she feared the worst."

Millie: "And so I changed your name and any real defining clues."

Didn't include Nodrian cause they have their own post 😁

[ravenkings]

being a person these days who is interested in the occult but who is not interested in crystals or the new age or like fake westernized buddhism is like

[knight-in-baggy-sweatpants]

i think if they lived in the present, callum absolutely would have sent nova those poetry text posts or tiktok slideshows, and after he died she would've sent ones that reminded her of him to his old number