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twistedtummies2 · 11 months ago

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Top 12 Ghosts of Christmas Present

Tomorrow is Christmas Eve, so it’s a bit early, technically, to be talking about this guy…but no matter. Last time we discussed the First Spirit that Ebenezer Scrooge encountered in “A Christmas Carol.” Now it’s time for the second: the Ghost of Christmas Present. With each of his three spirits, Dickens created a visual motif to represent them. With the Ghost of Christmas Past, it was the idea of a candle or a light, representing the light of truth and brightness of memories. With the Ghost of Christmas Yet to Come (whom we will get to another time) it was the shroud of mystery and the visual iconography of death. With the Ghost of Christmas Present, Dickens chose to represent the fullness of life, and to do this, he created a Father Christmas (or, if you prefer, Santa Claus)-esque figure, surrounded by food and plant life, jolly and boisterous. What’s interesting is that, as the sequence in the Present goes on, the Ghost does show himself to have a dark side, as it is this specter who directly reminds Scrooge of his venomous words, and - in many versions, including the original book - chastises him and presents the disturbing visualizations of Ignorance and Want to his eyes. It’s the dichotomy of Santa-like joviality and firm education that makes the Ghost so interesting. Over time, I’ve typically come to prefer the more jokey-but-still-firm ghosts over the ones that take it more seriously, or even try to treat the character with a touch more menace, but the balance is present in many of the best interpretations regardless. I also like how some versions REALLY play up the “Santa Angle,” as the visual similarities to Father Christmas have been lost on no one over the years; it’s cool to see versions embrace that idea so fervently, when it’s done well. With that said…well, there’s no time like the present! (Audience Boos) OH, HUSH, IT WAS WAITING TO BE SAID! Ahem…these are My Top 12 Favorite Portrayals of The Ghost of Christmas Present!

12. Carol Kane, from Scrooged. (She is HILARIOUS in this film.)

11. Brian Cummings, from The Flintstones’ Christmas Carol.

10. Francis DeWolff, from Scrooge (1951).

9. Paul Frees, from Rankin/Bass’ The Stingiest Man in Town. (This is one of the versions I mentioned that really plays up the Santa angle, right down to Frees using his “Santa Voice” for the character, as found in other Rankin/Bass productions.)

8. Edward Woodward, from A Christmas Carol (1984). (He’s slightly “meaner” than I usually prefer my takes on this character to be, but he still works pretty well.)

7. Willie the Giant, from Mickey’s Christmas Carol. (Yeah, I bet a lot of you thought he’d be higher, didn’t you? He probably would be, if there was just more of the Present sequence and Willie in it. Only so much one can fit into about a half hour, though, I suppose.)

6. Jesse L. Martin, from A Christmas Carol: The Musical (2004). (A lot of people have played this version of the character onstage - including such great names as Ben Vereen, and Oogie Boogie himself, of all people, Ken Page. However, Martin is the only one I've seen in entirety.)

5. Whoopi Goldberg, from A Christmas Carol (1997).

4. Desmond Barritt, from A Christmas Carol (1999).

3. Felix Felton, from A Christmas Carol (1971).

2. The Version from The Muppet Christmas Carol. (Voiced by Jerry Nelson, who also animated the face for the character. Don Austen was in charge of the body motions.)

1. Kenneth More, from Scrooge (1970).

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marienela · 6 years ago

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Disney Villains took center stage at New York Fashion Week on September 7, 2018, when THE BLONDS presented their Spring 2019 collection inspired by some of Disney’s most wicked characters.

Disney Villains x The Blonds

“Disney Villains have long lived in the dark shadows of the beloved heroes and heroines of their stories, and yet these characters are just as celebrated,” said Ken Potrock, President, Consumer Products and Commercialization. “Through our collaboration with THE BLONDS, some of Disney’s most notorious villains has been reimagined in totally unexpected ways.”

Known for creating glamorously over the top pieces with a rebellious twist, THE BLONDS, cofounded by designer Phillipe Blond and creative director David Blond, will feature looks inspired by villains such as Cruella de Vil, Maleficent, Evil Queen, the Queen of Hearts, Dr. Facillier, Ursula and her dark eel minions Flotsam and Jetsam during the show.

“The Disney Villains style is iconic and has inspired us since childhood and throughout our career. The opportunity to collaborate with Disney and see these designs come to life on THE BLONDS runway is an absolute dream come true,” said David and Phillipe Blond, Designers, THE BLONDS.

As part of the creative process, Phillipe and David toured the Disney Animation Research Library where they learned about each Villain’s mythology and viewed the inspiration behind the iconic animation of these characters, including original artwork and sculpts.

“What drew us to working with Disney Villains are the complex attributes of the characters themselves,” continued David Blond. “Often misunderstood, Disney Villains are flawed, imposing and mysterious, and we loved the idea of taking these characteristics and translating them in a glamorous way, making them the heroes of our story.”

Photos courtesy of Disney and The Blonds

NEW YORK, NY – SEPTEMBER 07: A runway look at the Disney Villains x The Blonds NYFW Show during New York Fashion Week: The Shows at Gallery I at Spring Studios on September 7, 2018 in New York City. (Photo by Craig Barritt/Getty Images for Disney)

NEW YORK, NY – SEPTEMBER 07: Model Shaun Ross poses backstage at the Disney Villains x The Blonds NYFW Show during New York Fashion Week: The Shows at Gallery I at Spring Studios on September 7, 2018 in New York City. (Photo by Craig Barritt/Getty Images for Disney) *** Local Caption *** Shaun Ross

NEW YORK, NY – SEPTEMBER 07: A model poses backstage at the Disney Villains x The Blonds NYFW Show during New York Fashion Week: The Shows at Gallery I at Spring Studios on September 7, 2018 in New York City. (Photo by Craig Barritt/Getty Images for Disney)

NEW YORK, NY – SEPTEMBER 07: Phillipe Blond poses with models backstage at the Disney Villains x The Blonds NYFW Show during New York Fashion Week: The Shows at Gallery I at Spring Studios on September 7, 2018 in New York City. (Photo by Craig Barritt/Getty Images for Disney) *** Local Caption *** Phillipe Blond

NEW YORK, NY – SEPTEMBER 07: Paris Hilton prepares backstage at the Disney Villains x The Blonds NYFW Show during New York Fashion Week: The Shows at Gallery I at Spring Studios on September 7, 2018 in New York City. (Photo by Craig Barritt/Getty Images for Disney) *** Local Caption *** Paris Hilton

NEW YORK, NY – SEPTEMBER 07: A model prepares backstage at the Disney Villains x The Blonds NYFW Show during New York Fashion Week: The Shows at Gallery I at Spring Studios on September 7, 2018 in New York City. (Photo by Craig Barritt/Getty Images for Disney)

NEW YORK, NY – SEPTEMBER 07: Paris Hilton and Patrick Starr pose backstage at the Disney Villains x The Blonds NYFW Show during New York Fashion Week: The Shows at Gallery I at Spring Studios on September 7, 2018 in New York City. (Photo by Craig Barritt/Getty Images for Disney) *** Local Caption *** Paris Hilton;Patrick Star

NEW YORK, NY – SEPTEMBER 07: David Blond, Phillipe Blond, Paris Hilton, Patrick Starr and models pose backstage at the Disney Villains x The Blonds NYFW Show during New York Fashion Week: The Shows at Gallery I at Spring Studios on September 7, 2018 in New York City. (Photo by Craig Barritt/Getty Images for Disney) *** Local Caption *** David Blond;Phillipe Blond;Paris Hilton;Patrick Starr

NEW YORK, NY – SEPTEMBER 07: Cailli Beckerman and Sam Beckerman sit front row at Disney Villains x The Blonds NYFW Show during New York Fashion Week: The Shows at Gallery I at Spring Studios on September 7, 2018 in New York City. (Photo by Monica Schipper/Getty Images for Disney) *** Local Caption *** Cailli Beckerman;Sam Beckerman

NEW YORK, NY – SEPTEMBER 07: Model Joy Corrigan sits front row at the Disney Villains x The Blonds NYFW Show during New York Fashion Week: The Shows at Gallery I at Spring Studios on September 7, 2018 in New York City. (Photo by Monica Schipper/Getty Images for Disney) *** Local Caption *** Joy Corrigan

NEW YORK, NY – SEPTEMBER 07: Johnny Wujek backstage at the Disney Villains x The Blonds NYFW Show during New York Fashion Week: The Shows at Gallery I at Spring Studios on September 7, 2018 in New York City. (Photo by Monica Schipper/Getty Images for Disney) *** Local Caption *** Johnny Wujek

NEW YORK, NY – SEPTEMBER 07: Hennessy Carolina sits front row at the Disney Villains x The Blonds NYFW Show during New York Fashion Week: The Shows at Gallery I at Spring Studios on September 7, 2018 in New York City. (Photo by Monica Schipper/Getty Images for Disney) *** Local Caption *** Hennessy Carolina

NEW YORK, NY – SEPTEMBER 07: Gigi Gorgeous and Nats Getty sit front row at the Disney Villains x The Blonds NYFW Show during New York Fashion Week: The Shows at Gallery I at Spring Studios on September 7, 2018 in New York City. (Photo by Monica Schipper/Getty Images for Disney) *** Local Caption *** Gigi Gorgeous;Nats Getty

NEW YORK, NY – SEPTEMBER 07: Desmond Napoles walks the runway at the Disney Villains x The Blonds NYFW Show during New York Fashion Week: The Shows at Gallery I at Spring Studios on September 7, 2018 in New York City. (Photo by Frazer Harrison/Getty Images for Disney)

NEW YORK, NY – SEPTEMBER 07: Austin Smith walks the runway at the Disney Villains x The Blonds NYFW Show during New York Fashion Week: The Shows at Gallery I at Spring Studios on September 7, 2018 in New York City. (Photo by Frazer Harrison/Getty Images for Disney)

NEW YORK, NY – SEPTEMBER 07: A model walks the runway at the Disney Villains x The Blonds NYFW Show during New York Fashion Week: The Shows at Gallery I at Spring Studios on September 7, 2018 in New York City. (Photo by Frazer Harrison/Getty Images for Disney)

NEW YORK, NY – SEPTEMBER 07: Designers David Blond and Phillipe Blond walk the runway for Disney Villains x The Blonds during New York Fashion Week: The Shows at Gallery I at Spring Studios on September 7, 2018 in New York City. (Photo by Frazer Harrison/Getty Images for The Blond)

NEW YORK, NY – SEPTEMBER 07: Designer Phillipe Blond walks the runway for Disney Villains x The Blonds during New York Fashion Week: The Shows at Gallery I at Spring Studios on September 7, 2018 in New York City. (Photo by Frazer Harrison/Getty Images for The Blond)

NEW YORK, NY – SEPTEMBER 07: Models walk the runway for Disney Villains x The Blonds during New York Fashion Week: The Shows at Gallery I at Spring Studios on September 7, 2018 in New York City. (Photo by Frazer Harrison/Getty Images for The Blond)

NEW YORK, NY – SEPTEMBER 07: Models walk the runway at the Disney Villains x The Blonds NYFW Show during New York Fashion Week: The Shows at Gallery I at Spring Studios on September 7, 2018 in New York City. (Photo by Dia Dipasupil/Getty Images for Disney)

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