#i really loved the cracked interview with the producers of the show

[impactrueno]

i'm only just now realizing that robin budd (beetlejuice series art director) also directed disney's Return to Never Land, which is a funny coincidence because readers of my comic (and myself) noted the similarities between the general concept of that movie and the story i'm telling. mischievous ageless being returning to see the girl he knew years ago grew up and has a grumpypants child of her own

i'm just researching a bit about the art style of the show and its influences so i'd love to know what he has to say about it (the art style, not peter pan.) i wanted to compile some info to make a post about it and there's not a lot you can find about this stuff online, so i'm very tempted to reach out to him by email.....

[cloverjester]

! spoiler for season 4 episode 1 !

Okay gays, I think I cracked ShadowPeach. I tackled it kinda in my other theory but it doesn’t really hold up so I’ll repeat it here.

Wukong did not kill Macaque.

When the Memory Scroll opens and reveals those inky monsters, one of them turns into Macaque and says ,,You abandoned me,, as a mean to torment Wukong, which implies that the worst thing he has ever done to Mac is abandoning him.

In an interview with a former showrunner (Villads Spangsberg), when asked about their relationship, he responded ,,The most logical conclusion one can draw is that their conflict was built entirely on misunderstandings from both sides,,

David Breen, a co-producer, when asked whether Wukong killed Mac, responded with ,,That’s what Macaque thinks,,

Add the fact that Wukong seems completely unfazed by the fact that he killed a person and it becomes pretty apparent that Wukong did in fact not kill Mac. I am not sure who did it, it’s still a mystery, I suppose that we’ll need to wait until another seasons.

You want to know a not so funny thing tho?

From Monkey King’s prespective he got imprisoned against his will with a torture device (circlet) for god knows how many years, and Macaque just shows up acting like a little bitch and causing trouble for no apparent reason

From Macaque’s perspective he got betrayed, blinded and then murdered by one person he loved most, and after his resurrection Wukong acts like nothing ever happened

That’s why they hate each other - they both have been trough hell but don’t realize the other one has been trough it too

That’s why communication is important kids

[base0h]

Hello,

Heard you’re looking for ideas so…

Here’s a crack one: The Straw hats working in a department store

Would they become employee of the month? Would they be fired immediately?

a/n - IM WHEEZING AT THIS— you are GENIUS bro holy crap 😭🫶 dude luffy would get fired so fast it’s insane— and imma just add everyone bc why not 😂

Warnings ⚠️ - MAJOR crack, multiple characters, I’m kinda dumb and might’ve forgotten people

they didn’t even make it past the interview 💀

.✩ kidd (tried killing the interviewer for asking him why he wanted to work there “I really am passionate about restocking— MF IM BROKE.”), buggy, bonney, paulie (did the same thing as kidd plus he parked in the manager’s parking spot)

literally within the first few seconds of the interview they’re hired | “My name is—“ “Can you start within the next few seconds?”

.✩ jimbei, koby, sabo, koala, izou, kaku, vivi

got fired the same day they started

.✩ luffy (ate the entire produce section and then asked the manager “is there more stuff in the back?”), corazon (he accidentally burnt the place down 😀), sanji (confessed his love and asked several female customers to marry him at his cash register), brook (asked for some poor random woman’s underwear 💀)

employee of the month every single month

.✩ jimbei, koby (old people always say how sweet he is to the manager bc he always helps them get the things they can’t reach 😭🫶), tashigi (kids hate her bc she catches them and scolds them if they take an extra candy/sticker from the cashier jar), vivi (accidentally gave herself this title when she’s the manager 💀)

the manager of the store

.✩ nami (steals money from the safe sometimes), aokiji (he literally never shows up to work on time and doesn’t give a shit what the employees do), akainu, fujitora, shanks (bro also does not care and comes to work hungover), dragon (has not shown up once since the interview), sengoku, garp, dadan, vivi, magellan

the sale sign flipper guy

.✩ zoro (if he manages to actually find his way to the store), bepo, ace, shachi, penguin, queen (you legit can’t miss him as you’re driving by 💀), yamato, oden, cat viper, bon clay, ivankov

they work solely in the back to avoid human interaction as much as possible

.✩ mihawk, law, smoker (he’s the guy that mans the big crane machine that moves huge boxes), hawkins, king, katakuri, smoker, lucci

they’re the CEOs of companies that are partners with the store and provide goods for the store to sell

.✩ crocodile (provides gut/immune supporting, healthy, all organic animal/pet food), doflamingo, kaido, big mom, whitebeard, moria (sells and produces copious amounts of Halloween costumes and other decorations)

actually decent employees

.✩ usopp, benn, x drake, robin, nojiko, baby 5, monet, vergo, franky, icebarg, bellamy (SHADOW FROM SK8 PLS TELL ME YALL SEE IT), hachi, killer

they start tweaking because they asked a customer how they were and they ignored them

.✩ shirahoshi (sobbing), bepo, sanji (asked a girl who had her headphones on), Uta (will get so pressed that they ignored her when in reality they just had headphones on)

they’re the reason why the store’s still in business | they’re basically the mascot

.✩ chopper, bepo, carrot, cat viper, dog storm

the dude everyone goes to for questions/help | “Idk go ask ___”

.✩ franky (has beef with cash register 4 bc it stops working for no reason only during his lunch break and never when he’s not doing anything), icebarg, kaku, usopp, lucci, jack, king, robin, jimbei

they’re the reason why no one likes to shop there | they have several weird allegations or felonies of some sort

.✩ trebol, caesar, diamante, dellinger, pica (he drives this mini car and always somehow fits inside it and takes up two spots in the parking lot), absalom, hogback (people have gone missing in the parking lot it’s scary), moria (would you wanna shop if you saw bro? Ik I wouldn’t 😭)

jobless for life ✌️

.✩ rayleigh (he slays idc), roger, yasopp

a/n - I think i forgot people but eh 💀 the one piece brainrot is so back 🙏

[kookienooki]

Melodies Of Seduction | Ch. 2

❀ summary: With platinum albums and millions of adoring fans, Yeon-jin thought she knew exactly where her music career was headed. But when her manager drops an unexpected bombshell—BTS' golden maknae Jungkook wants to collaborate on an R&B album—her carefully planned world spins into beautiful chaos.

Between late-night recording sessions, stolen glances across the studio, and harmonies that seem to sync with more than just their voices, Yeon-jin finds herself composing a different kind of song altogether. One that could either launch her to new heights of stardom or leave her heart in free fall.

The question is: in an industry where every move is scrutinized and romance is taboo, can two of K-pop's brightest stars risk it all for a love that wasn't part of the production plan?

❀ pairing : idol!Jungkook x idol!oc

❀ genre: idol AU, romance, angst, fluff, eventual smut, im not sure what else

❀ rating: 18+

❀ word count: 761

Previous Chapter • Next Chapter

Chapter 2: First Meeting

The BigHit building loomed before her, all gleaming glass and modern angles. Yeon-jin smoothed down her blazer for the hundredth time, grateful for Na Ra's steady presence beside her. Her stylist had outdone herself—the cream Saint Laurent suit was professional yet fashionable, paired with subtle jewelry that caught the morning light.

"Stop fidgeting," Na Ra whispered as they walked through the lobby. "You've won dozens of awards. This is just another meeting."

But it wasn't just another meeting, and they both knew it. Yeon-jin had spent the past week immersing herself in preparation: studying Jungkook's music, watching his performances, and reading interviews about his creative process. She'd even practiced speaking in her Busan satoori, thinking it might help break the ice since they shared the same hometown.

The security guard led them through a maze of corridors, each one displaying different achievement plaques and awards. Yeon-jin recognized several of BTS's milestone accomplishments—Billboard awards, AMAs, and Grammys. It was like walking through a museum of modern K-pop history.

They arrived at a small conference room, and Yeon-jin's heart nearly stopped. He was already there, dressed casually in a black oversized sweater, his dark hair falling softly over his forehead. Jungkook stood and bowed, a warm smile lighting up his face. In person, he had an energy that cameras couldn't quite capture—a mix of confidence and genuine warmth that immediately put her at ease.

"I've been a fan of your work for a while," he said in that distinctive voice she'd only heard through speakers until now. "Your vocal control is incredible."

Yeon-jin felt her carefully prepared professional demeanor cracking. She was used to being the sunbae, the veteran artist. But here, in this room, she felt like a rookie all over again. "Thank you," she managed, bowing deeply. "I've been studying your music this past week. Your artistic range is impressive."

His eyes lit up at that. "Really? Which songs did you listen to?"

"All of them, actually." She pulled out her phone, showing him her meticulously organized playlist. "I particularly loved the jazz influences in 'Still With You.' The way you played with timing in the bridge section was brilliant."

Jungkook's professional smile transformed into something more genuine, and more excited. "That's exactly what I want to explore more! The intersection of jazz and R&B, but with modern production." He turned to his producer, who had been quietly observing their interaction. "See? I told you she'd understand the vision."

The next two hours flew by as they discussed musical influences, sharing favorite artists and songs. Jungkook pulled up some rough demos he'd been working on—melodies and chord progressions that made Yeon-jin's mind race with possibilities. She found herself humming harmonies instinctively, and each time she did, his eyes would light up with recognition.

"Your approach to harmony is so different from what I'm used to," he said, leaning forward in his chair. "Where did you learn that?"

"My grandmother was a pansori singer," Yeon-jin explained, surprised by how easily the personal detail slipped out. "I grew up listening to traditional music before I ever heard pop. Sometimes those influences creep in without me realizing it."

The meeting concluded with scheduling discussions and preliminary paperwork, but there was an energy in the room that hadn't been there before. As they were gathering their things, Jungkook approached Yeon-jin privately.

"I hope this doesn't sound too forward," he said, his confident stage persona giving way to something more shy, more real, "but would you want to grab coffee? Just to talk more about music. I have so many questions about your pansori influence."

Na Ra, ever-present and ever-protective, raised an eyebrow. But Yeon-jin found herself nodding before she could overthink it. "There's a quiet place near my studio. They know me there—no photos, no fuss."

"Perfect." His smile was different when it wasn't for the cameras, she noticed. Softer somehow. More genuine.

As they left the building, Yeon-jin caught her reflection in the glass walls. She looked different too—energized, excited in a way she hadn't felt about music in years. This collaboration was supposed to be about creating something new, but standing there in the BigHit building, watching Jungkook explain his vision with passionate gestures and bright eyes, she realized it might also be about rediscovering something she'd almost forgotten: the pure joy of making music with someone who spoke the same musical language.

"Ready?" he asked, holding the door open for her.

She nodded, stepping into the bright Seoul morning. Ready for whatever this new chapter might bring.

❀。• *₊°。 ❀°。✯¸.•'*¨'*•✿(◕‿◕)✿ •*'¨*'•.¸✯❀。• *₊°。 ❀°。

A/N: I don't have much to say today but I going to publish chapter 3 as well to since this chapter was pretty short! My book is also being posted on Wattpad. @KookieNooki

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[july-19th-club]

Fic writer interview

@goingsparebutwithprecision tagged me in this one and then i had it in my drafts for six or eight months so now it is out of the drafts and into the queue

How many works do you have on AO3? a grand NINE

What's your total AO3 word count? 82,429, which is almost the length of a short novel.

What are your top 5 fics by kudos?

Grace (SPN), Between Friends (Magnus Archives), Yellow Asters (SPN), In the Valley of the Ever Young (Umbrella Academy), and The Steward (Discworld)

I guess i'd hoped Another Journey (The Untamed) would do better - but I'm not at all surprised that my quick and dirty post-finale (by like a DAY) Game of Thrones thing didn't do well. On the other end of the spectrum, my quick and dirty post-finale-by-eleven-hours SPN thing did great it's my top seller. That's 600ish kudos so we're not talking phenomenal, but still. Goes to show I think the difference between how game of thrones fans handled the ending (buried heads in sand, wept and gnashed teeth, rent hair and clothing, ranted for hours on a slow monday worknight shift to me while i listened, horrified and enraptured) versus how spn fans, who never had expectations to gradually and then all at once disappointing, handled the ending (shrug, make some jokes, cry not because it's ending but because it happened, and then crack open the laptops for some quality writing about the whole thing). We were already prepared for things to be bad, so when they were even more bad than all THAT? We were actually, I think, in a way kind of pleased and satisfied. If it had ended well i think it would've been a bit of anticlimax after all that time. Whereas in Game of Thrones there was still the slim chance that they might turn it all around at the eleventh hour, so when they didn't the viewers just wanted to hide and lick their wounds. Produced much less immediate fic.

Do you respond to comments? Why or why not? It really totally depends on the comment and my mood honestly. If it's especially long and glowing I try to give it at least a little bit of attention but it might not be right away.

What’s the fic you’ve written with the angstiest ending? Tie between Another Journey and In the Valley - In the Valley ends RIGHT before a character death in canon, Another Journey ends right after a non-canonical character death. So take your pic. I don't tend to do death for death's sake, but for these two stories it felt cheap to avoid it.

What's the fic you've written with the happiest ending? FINISHED fic? That people can SEE the ending of? Grace, which I now don't like because it's not complex enough and I completely mischaracterized Jack, but that's what Wishes Were Horses is for. Whenever I get around to it. You know.

Do you write crossovers? Not really. I love worldbuilding but trying to marry two disparate worlds is too much for me, I don't like having to do all the logistics. Probably a less pedantic writer would just not care about the logistics but I also don't READ crossovers because the logistics or lack thereof is such an issue for me, so.

Have you ever received hate on a fic? No but back when I was regularly updating Book of Gold (which I'm linking even though I'm probably going to retire that version at some point and start working on a better rewrite) I had a reader who REALLY liked Steve, a character I had no plans to write from the perspective of because I barely remembered him and did not care about him, and still don't really, and that reader would constantly ask me with waning hope if I was gonna do anything Steve related. And I'd avoid saying a definitive no.

Do you write smut? If so, what kind? Prev apparently has some good Cyrano de Bergerac smut which I now want to read. I personally have never posted any sex in fics, but not for lack of hoping someday to tastefully get it all out there. I just was raised catholic so if I say anything sexual where people can see it i get embarrassed.

Have you ever had a fic stolen? I hope not I haven't checked lol but I only have nine and they're not well known so who give a shit

Have you ever had a fic translated? No.

Have you ever co-written a fic before? Nah. When it comes to writing I don't think I could ever split the work I'd want too much control.

What’s your all-time favorite ship? I do not have favorites because the other ones might get sad . this extends to foods, stuffed childhood animals, and books in my reading stack . also fountain pens

What’s a WIP that you want to finish but don’t think you ever will? At this point any of them lkajslkdjfasdf but i really REALLY doubt the immediate future of the Book of Gold, which is a shame because I have all the major beats mapped out in my head. It's just so much more ambitious than even the other long fics I have in my documents files, the scope is years instead of days or months, and it's a lot of planning and prep work that I can't help but feel I should instead spend on either quicker-to-finish stories or original ones.

What are your writing strengths? I think I have a strong voice, a good turn of phrase, that sort of thing. I also think that after years of trying I have gotten good at realistic dialogue that's not TOO realistic as to be unreadable, and I've learned how to be funny. Worldbuilding.

What are your writing weaknesses? Complex plotting, which sucks because I love complex plotting and want to do more of it. Also punctuality, which is not a writing weakness so much as a regular one, and the really big one is character relationships and consistency over time. I struggle to fit all those pieces together/remember whether they fit together when I started. This probably has to do with my social struggles in real life lol it's very hard for me to write characters thinking/believing/philosophizing/reacting differently than I would, at least without falling back into the 'everybody is me' mode that risks them coming off flat. I think my way around this for most of my writing life has been to write from one person's first-person perspective, which helps alleviate that problem, but I'm trying to do different things and expand my skill set/comfort zone.

What are your thoughts on writing dialogue in other languages in a fic? It's cool and I like it but I only know one other language than the one I speak and I speak it at a second grade level. So I don't do this much but I enjoy reading it. Love to copy and paste the language I don't know into a dictionary of words and parse it out it's like a fun secret treat.

What was the first fandom you wrote for? Discworld TECHNICALLY . but really The Outsiders and really really even before that I have an unnamed undescribed thing that I hope to turn into a short story that is almost not at all like the fic. so i will not discuss it

What’s a fandom/ship you haven’t written for yet but want to? Star Trek (I've written for it but haven't finished and posted yet). Perhaps True Blood. I have some ideas.

What’s your favorite fic you’ve written? Again I cant play favorites BUT. It's probably Another Journey. It just came together so easily and the structure fell right into place and I managed to do a lot of stuff that was challenging in a way that felt successful. Book of Gold is next to my heart so close that I'm sure it's not actually GOOD and I don't wanna call it 'favorite' because it's a different thing. It's a sibling.

@whileyoureinschoolidothisallday do you want to do a tag game? and any of the other writing mutuals on here who've plied their hands

[thenightling]

In defense of the Interview with The Vampire movie

Lately I've discovered there's a narrative that the Interview with the vampire movie was "Straight washed." Really? Are you sure about that? Because... Until Anne Rice cracked down on it, you should have seen the fan fics that were around in the 90s. Hot damn! First, in the novels Anne Rice's vampires cannot have sex. The male organ is stiff but does not move and does not produce sperm. They don't crave sex. For them the intimacy comes in the blood exchange. "But I could have sworn they had sex in the books." Nope. It's the whole reason Lestat compared them to Osiris in The Vampire Lestat, because when Isis restored her husband in the Egyptian story, there was one piece missing. The prospect of making love again is part of what tempted Lestat in the novel Tale of the Body thief. The biggest change from the Interview with the vampire novel and movie (besides Armand's appearance) is Louis is grieving a wife and child instead of a brother. This is the only part I can arguably consider possible straight washing however Anne Rice is credited with writing the script and to me this felt like a way of streamlining Louis grieving a loss, his infatuation with Babette from the novel (the neighboring plantation owner) and also streamlining it to show Anne Rice's vampires innate pan-romanticism (Note: We called it bisexuality in the 90s because pan-romantic was pretty much unheard of back then). The new Interview with the vampire TV series does something similar in changing Antoine into Antoinette (and adding that weird thing where Lestat cut off her finger to fake her death even though this is pre-DNA evidence and he literally could have used the finger of any female victim who was already dead...) In the movie we see Lestat ask Louis if he's come back to him, they lived like a married couple. Louis and Armand are less than an inch from kissing when they break up. You even see Lestat seduce a very feminine male victim at one point. This isn't straight washed. David Geffen (the film's producer) is gay. Want to know what actually was straight-washed? The movie Queen of the damned. The only implied gay character is Marius and it's done with stereotypes. Lestat is so straight-washed in that, that Nicolas is replaced with a gypsy girl, Louis is not mentioned at all, and Lestat ends up with Jessica Reeves at the end like they're Bella and Edward at the end of the Twilight Saga. Just because the Interview with The Vampire show lets them have human-style sex and adds obnoxious gay stereotyping such as the constant smoking, promiscuity, and physical abuse, doesn't make it "more gay." It just makes it more negative-stereotypy. If you think "More gay" = "More gratuitous human-style sex scenes" check yourself that you aren't fetishizing gay men.

[melonteee]

I’d like to state that I love the One Piece live action very much. And I like it precisely because it changes stuff up a bit. I don’t need a panel for panel re-shot, I think those are boring. One Piece live action to me feels more like one of those myth retellings, same people, same key events, some themes are the same but you add a new sprinkle to make your own artistic choices or to highlight something that you feel important even if the original version didn’t.

For instance, I think pulling Garp forwards is pretty clever. It gives a more Western feel to the story by having the antagonist tell half of it. Western stories oscillate between A and B plots (or more) quite a bit and thrive off of conflict. It’s not necessary for a story to function obviously but it’s part of the new style, namely it being a Netflix show. It is for a decidedly Western audience, it’s okay to use the tools of Western story telling. It changes the pace and the urgency, there’s an external pressure looming over the whole season and I like it when shows can do that.

I also love that we get the Cory and Helmeppo story more centered. Oda had only place in the chapter covers because of how vast One Piece already is. I appreciate the change that I get to spend more time with them and be part of their budding friendship. But you need at least parts of the Garp story for this to feel coherent within the show.

The live action reminds me of why I love writing fanfiction. Not to be disrespectful towards the original artist, far from it, but because I want to experiment with the things the original has and, importantly, doesn’t have. To keep the heart of the story and its key elements - which I think they did by and large a good job at, and to change it up for the new idea this iteration is presenting. In this case: What would One Piece be like if made for Western audiences?

Another guiding question is, what would One Piece be like if as realistic as possible? It not being a drawing anymore changes the tone and perception significantly, so they have to adjust for that. The over the top humor of Oda doesn’t work in this new medium. It’s a difficult needle to thread as Oda’s humor is so integral to everything, characters, plots, world building and so on. But that’s the challenge they set and I do think they caught quite a huge portion of it.

For example, Zoro isn’t as goofy and doesn’t grin as broadly as in the manga because no one is. Ruffy is less goofy so Zoro has to adjust down as well. He still smiles and cracks jokes and is his chaotic self. To me, in this world this version fits.

Overall, I love this live action a lot. It’s the best of its kind I’ve seen. And I love all the little scenes and gifs people make from it, they make my One Piece heart beat proudly. All the details that went in to the show I appreciate, the changed by and large I respect. It’s not the same but good.

And as someone who follows your tumblr, that opinion feels sometimes a little lost in all the asks you get about it. So I wanted to let others of your followers now, who - like me - might’ve felt a little discouraged by reading some of those asks and answers: It’s great if you’ve loved this show. That’s what it was made for. 💚

I appreciate all this but I need you to know, I am in the minority here in regards to not enjoying the live action - positivity for this is everywhere. Like I really do appreciate what you're trying to do here and I appreciate you like it a lot, but if my honest opinion regarding a live action adaptation discourages people then...idk there's plenty other places to turn to, my opinion on it shouldn't be the end all be all of opinions.

All the questions you brought up are fine, but the thing is if they're gonna change it up, then that's not an adaptation - that's a reinterpretation. You change an adaptation and its fidelity to fit the medium, that is not what this live action did. Through producer interviews they even stated that's what they WANTED, they WANTED a panel for panel adaptation, and they literally failed to do so. I'm glad you wanted something different, and clearly a lot of people also seemed to want that? But I personally didn't want One Piece to be different? I didn't want it to be 'realistic'? I also couldn't care less how the west wanted to make One Piece?

Making Zoro and Luffy less goofy means they are not the same characters, it shouldn't be more 'realistic' to make them more 'serious'. If anything that's just disappointing that these Netflix producers think realism means sucking the fun and humour out of characters. Those changes in characters is what bugged me the absolute most and, to speak frankly, I absolutely hated this version of Zoro. I would argue this whole adaptation does not make One Piece's heart beat loudly at all, if anything it feels embarrassed for what the original characters are meant to be and want them to be something else entirely. It feels like it needed to be 'edgier' and 'grittier' for literally no reason.

Different strokes for different folks I guess, and I'm sorry if I sound kinda miffed in this ask but it's because you will literally find positivity for all of this anywhere else. I'm sorry if I discouraged you but, again, my opinion on a piece of media shouldn't be the end of the world lmao. I'm happy people found joy in something I couldn't, but respectfully, I don't need it thrown at me when I've seen it everywhere else constantly and am just speaking honestly on my own little blog here.

We can agree to disagree and continue loving the ACTUAL thing that brought us all together, which was the original animanga!

[ashleyfanfic]

need to know more about the top one there-- The Real World

So, it's a Stranger Things AU in which seven strangers picked to live in a house, work together, and have their lives taped, to find out what happens when people stop being polite and start getting real.

Our Cast Is Bill Hargrove Eddie Munson Will Byers Jason Carver Barb Holland Kali Prasad Chrissy Cunningham

The only part I actually have written is their intake interviews. Like the first one they do when they are selected as the cast member for the show.

And I only have these written in this format for the actual interviews. Everything else will be written as normal prose.

Eddie's interview

Producer: Hi, I’m Robin. Can you give me your name, age, and where you’re from. Contestant 2: Eddie Munson, [BLEEP] Nowhere, Indiana, and 25. Producer: What do you do for a living? Eddie: I’m in a metal band in Chicago called Corroded Coffin. We’re kick ass. And when I’m not melting faces with my band, I moonlight as a barback or bartender at the club where we play regularly. Producer: Any hopes of a record deal? Eddie: Every [BLEEP] day... that’s the dream, right? Producer: You’re not our typical demographic, so what makes you want to be on the Real World? Eddie: Fame! I have the type of personality that would thrive under the bright lights. Also, any exposure for my band is good! And ya know, new city, new people, new adventure.  Producer: Would you say your band is the most important thing to you? Eddie: I mean, I love the guys, our band and the music we make, but nah, that would be my Uncle Wayne. When I make it big with the band, the first thing I’ll do is set him up so he never has to work again. The old man has earned it. Producer: So, you’re close to your uncle? Eddie: Oh yeah, he raised me. My mom died from cancer when I was younger and my dad was in and out of jail so much that there’s no way he could keep me. Wayne stepped in and took care of me. He can be hard as nails, but he’s actually just a gruff teddy bear. *pauses* Please make sure that footage never sees the light of day cause he might kill me and there are already too many Munsons in prison. And Wayne deserves better than to rot away in a cell. Anyway, when I failed my senior year twice, I felt bad about it because I knew I had disappointed him. My final year I was diagnosed with ADHD and boy did that clear some [BLEEP] up. I passed my third and final year with a B average. Should have been medicated earlier but... ya know how it is. Some kids just slip through the cracks. *reaches inside his jacket* Can I smoke in here? Producer: No. Could damage the equipment. Eddie: Bummer *slouches in chair and bounces his knee*  Producer: Let’s talk about your potential housemates. You might be in here with people who have different religious and political views than you. Would that be a problem? Eddie: As long as they don’t treat me differently because of their beliefs, I don’t think we’ll have a problem. I don’t really believe in anything, so I’m indifferent to a lot of that [BLEEP], and I also think a two party system is [BLEEP] stupid and limiting. So, I guess I’m a live and let live type of guy unless someone starts bullying someone else about it. I won’t tolerate a bigot or a bully.  Producer: Glad to hear it. How do you feel about relationships within the house? Eddie: Relationships are more hassle than they’re worth. If someone is just looking for a good time, I’m down, but I don’t want all the touchy-feely [BLEEP]. I’m not a relationship guy. Producer: Why not a relationship guy? Eddie: Just don’t believe that relationships actually work. Every single one I’ve ever seen has ended in catastrophe. My previous relationship ended with the girl leaving town, so, ya know, not a great endorsement of the whole thing. Producer: Do you mind if we ask about your sexual orientation? Eddie: Yeah, you can ask. *pauses and smiles* I suppose the answer is... open to experiences not specifics. Producer: I suppose you’ve already answered this question but are you ready for the fame that will come with being on the show? Eddie: *grins* [BEEP] YES!

[devilsskettle]

this interview from fangoria #32 (pg. 10) with c.h.u.d. producer andrew bonime was cracking me up because he basically spoils the entire movie in this 2 page interview but also it's kind of charming to see how much he believed in this movie as a contribution to the horror genre but also the political aspects of the film that drive the plot that genuinely do have value in discussing views on environmentalism and poverty and government conspiracies and fears surrounding urban life which are as relevant today as they were when this movie came out. people think i'm joking when i tell them how much i like this movie but i really do like this movie a lot, i think it really commits to the premise and finds a lot to explore in it and makes a lot of interesting connections and speaks to some cultural ideas a lot of people take for granted. in this interview, you can tell that the story was written with real thought and care! even if it's "just" a schlocky 80s creature feature. anyway..... one of the responses i get to this post about gore as a storytelling device is that filmmakers in horror don't "intend" the meaning i'm reading into it so it somehow doesn't count and they shouldn't "get credit" for it if it wasn't intentional. well, this just goes to show you that you can have all the intention in the world to create a political, super scary sci-fi thriller and every review will say it's stupid, cheap, meaningless schlock with some "unintentional" moments of humor or political relevance. maybe that makes it an unsuccessful movie, fair enough, but don't tell me you don't see the dissonance between the production of b-movies and their perception in pop culture. i see it all the time with slumber party massacre too, like people will say the humor is unintentional or they pass along this half-true idea that the original script was a comedy but the filmmakers didn't realize that so the humor doesn't land, but like! it's meant to be a satire! that "unintentional" humor is just. you getting the joke that the filmmakers intended for you to make. yes there was an original script that was more slapstick/parody, the final script was toned down in that respect but it's still comedic! intentionally! if the humor doesn't land, fine, it's not for you, but it's not because the filmmakers were somehow unaware of the intent of the script. ugh. anyway. it's also funny though because as much as c.h.u.d. is disparaged like this, bonime in turn disparages slasher movies in this interview lol it's like okay, stones and glass houses my guy. with all that having been said, uh. sorry if you don't like c.h.u.d. i guess, i definitely get that it's not for everyone but i also don't like it when people immediately have bad faith interpretations of b-movies, i think those of us who love a cult classic understand that there's a lot more to get out of these kinds of movies than what meets the eye and there's a lot more fun to be had when you go into watching them with an open mind and, well, reasonable expectations.

[dimpledimpleinthesky]

Finally watched a whole episode of Suchwita! Pulled a Jungkook and was able to focus for 30 mins then the last 6 are a bit hazy lol

I love the chemistry between Suga and Jimin! Always so entertaining to watch. Suga is so funny when he pressures Jimin and leaves Jimin speechless. Jimin cracking up was cute as usual.

To start off, the cake Jimin took looked so good.

It was nice to hear a bit more from Jimin regarding "Face". He literally lived in the producer's house for months and lived and breathed (is this a word?) "Face" for 10 months. He explained some of his songs a bit. Face-off, Letter and barely touched the surface on how Face came to be. I really wish they would show more of this. Not in this show and not superficially with a Bangtan Bomb. But like really showing us the creative process for at least one song and how it starts from scratch and comes together slowly. I don't think that will happen, though. I think we have some spoilers on future music, though. The songs exist, people. They are there.

It's insane that we have a Park Jimin from BTS because of this moment right here.

I still have my doubts whether BTS will actually come back in 2025 and if they come back, how long they will be back, but it seems like the members who have talked about it all seem on board and can't wait to be up in that stage again as BTS. Jimin has expressed his desire to be Jimin from BTS in other interviews now so it sounds like he is sincere.

It just makes you wonder how they will merge their solo careers with group activities. Other groups and done it well so hopefully the guys find middle ground and are able to continue doing the stuff that makes them happy but also BTS which also makes them happy but in a different way.

Overall, it was good to hear more from Jimin but also he is barely scratching the surface of his album. I wonder if his live on the 29th (is that today then?) will give us better insight or he will continue saying a lot of words and telling us very little at the same time lol

[denimbex1986]

'****

Alan Yentob waits in reception at Doctor Who’s new HQ, with a Dalek prop for company. “Look, there’s the greatest evil in the universe,” says Russell T Davies in welcome. “And a Dalek.” I suspect it isn’t the first time Davies has cracked this gag, but delivered with a hearty laugh and a bear hug, Yentob is powerless to resist. After all, as presenter and series editor, he gamely left it in the final cut.

This joyous film profiles the once in a generation talent known as RTD. Well, I say once in a generation. A lovely sequence sees Davies reunite with his old Granada mucker Sally Wainwright, arguably his sole rival as Britain’s top television writer. As they ponder their parallel careers, I’m relieved there isn’t a gas explosion or similar tragedy. Contemporary British TV would have been ruined in one fell swoop.

A whistle stop tour of his TV CV begins with Davies’s roots in children’s programming, including a brief stint as a Play School presenter. Imagine if he hadn’t realised that his destiny lay behind the camera. Doesn’t bear thinking about. We fast forward past underrated gems like Bob & Rose (gay Jonathan Creek!), The Second Coming (young Christopher Eccleston!), Casanova (young David Tennant!), and Cucumber (which makes me cry all over again at that devastating Cyril Nri death scene).

Yentob traces Davies’s evolution as our foremost screen chronicler of the gay male experience. Davies first dipped a toe in with an episode of period soap The Royal, about a closeted barman discovering Manchester’s Canal Street in the 1920s. When producers hesitated, he held his nerve, knowing that budgets were so tight they had no choice but to shoot his script. Having found his voice, Davies was emboldened to create the landmark drama Queer As Folk and its spiritual prequel, the recent masterpiece It’s a Sin.

After channelling his political rage into the dystopian polemic Years and Years, and powered by the death of his beloved husband Andrew Smith, Davies felt ready to tell the story he’d been avoiding for 30 years. He had deliberately ignored HIV and Aids in Queer As Folk to kick against screen stereotypes. Now it was finally time to honour “those brave, beautiful boys” who died during the 80s epidemic. It’s a Sin duly broke streaming records and led to a huge rise in HIV testing.

Davies has always plundered his past for ideas. As he says: “There’s not the writer and then me. There’s just me. All of my life connects to the writing. All of it.” In his home in Mumbles, Swansea, there are toy Daleks on the bookshelves, and “La!” mugs in the kitchen (a nod to an in-joke from It’s a Sin). His teenage memories of the Jeremy Thorpe trial begat A Very English Scandal. His obsession with the wobbly-set soap Crossroads led to Nolly. He cheerfully reveals that stories, scenes and chunks of dialogue sit in his head for decades, waiting for an opportunity. Broadcast-ready scripts then come pouring out all at once, his typing fingers struggling to keep pace. He asks Yentob: “You talk to lots of writers. Aren’t we all like this?” Not really, no. Davies looks slightly disappointed.

Woven throughout, of course, is a certain Time Lord. Watching Doctor Who aged three isn’t just Davies’ first TV memory, it’s his first memory full stop. While other Swansea schoolboys were discovering football and girls, he was glued to the telly, creating remarkably accomplished Who comic strips. He eventually realised he was writing, not drawing. In 2005, Davies masterminded the show’s reboot after 16 years off air, transforming it from a naff joke into a global franchise.

There’s no better custodian of the ultimate show for outsiders and underdogs, hence he is taking the reins again for its 60th anniversary special. He must have been in the Tardis countless times, but Davies still fizzes with glee when he takes Yentob inside that magical blue box. It’s a Sin reinvigorated his taste for shows that spark a national conversation. Now he can pour all his passion and stored-up stories into NuWho MK II, using Disney’s cash to help realise his vision. It bodes well for the show’s future. So do tantalising glimpses of the incoming Doctor, Ncuti Gatwa, who has charisma – or “rizz”, as the dictionary now calls it – to burn.

Sure, this is puff as much as documentary. Yet with its riotous interviews and evocative clips, this is a timey wimey treat – whether you’re a Whovian, a fan of great TV or just someone who appreciates a man with a resealable pack of 1,000 Tetley teabags (Davies is an out and proud bulk buyer). It is glorious to spend an hour in the company of his big, blazing brilliance – and a reminder of how lucky we are to have him.'

[lovejosephquinn]

could you do joseph quinn x fem!reader

you two were secretly dating, you two about gonna interview each other in Actors on Actors in Full conversation on Variety. Joseph were in cast on Stranger Things and you were in cast in Bridgerton, you two talks about describe each other as characters, what their story about, you two deeply laugh and talkative, you two gonna have good photoshoot together, you two were bit done and have fantastic dinner *fluffness*

(hope you will try your best in your writing, thanks and have a lovely day)

This is so different, I love it! The plot gives me so much food for thought. Thanks for requesting and your wonderful idea! :)

Enjoy your weekend, angel x

Warnings: fluffed up

Word Count: 1.7k

Actors on Actors - A Love Story. Joseph Quinn x celeb!fem!reader Short Story Request

It was always a want to be a celebrity and gain fame and fortune in the industry, most would be quick to admit that. But for people actually a part of it would agree that it's not as easy as it appears to be, especially the part where you date. You'd first met your boyfriend Joe at an awards event around a year and a half ago. You had gotten talking at the after party, quickly bonding over your love for martinis and knocked them back as if they were water. This was the first and only time you had been photographed in public together, as a mutual decision, you thought it to be a better idea to keep your relationship private - the press and the rumours which caused some couples to break up were enough to put you both off.

This year both of your careers had taken off completely, hitting almost with the big leagues as Joe scored a role as the newcomer in Stranger Things and you in Bridgerton; two extremely loved and famous Netflix shows.

You'd both been nominated for an award of 'breakout actor of the year' clearly impressing the critics and gaining huge fan bases on both sides. Variety studios had invited you both to do their 'Actors on Actors' talk show followed by a joint photoshoot, a way to enable to show off your quick overnight rises to fame and shared breakout status. As your agents advised you of your invites separately, you both couldn't quite help the high five and cracking of jokes as it made the secrecy of your relationship and the fact you already knew each other inside out even better, a game to be played if you will.

As you walked into the studio, Joe arrived shortly after. You were greeted by the producers and camera crew, shaking their hands. The executive producer took you over to make up and then chaperoned you both to the set which held a large white backdrop, two armchairs and a small table in the middle, two glasses of water on either side and a fake plant situated in the middle, how fun. The executive producer sat you down in place and explained how the panel would work.

"So, all you have to do is talk about one another's character, discuss one another, find out things you didn't really know and elaborate, clear enough?" He shot you both a smile and you nodded.

The camera and sound crew got into place, and you were given the thumbs up to begin.

"So, one thing I didn't actually know you were British until I met you last year Joe, that baffled the life out of me. Your American accent is extremely convincing in the show, kudos to you."

Joe shot you a playful laugh. "Well personally I thought my accent was terrible, I had to hide myself away for the majority of down time just to keep the accent intact. Funny you should say that though, I didn't realise you were American at first either, and I must say, your British accent was scarily accurate for that century."

You slapped your hand onto your thigh as you grinned back and snorted at your man.

"Let's face it, it's an easy stereotype putting on a posh accent isn't it. A little like your real voice."

"Far from posh Y/N, did you get to keep your outfits?"

"No, no more importantly; did you get to keep your wig?"

Joe pouted a look towards you, you already knew the answer just like you did to everything else. "No, my wonderful hair and makeup buddy sent me packing when I tried to ask for it."

"And the guitar?"

"No, that one hurt." he held his wounded heart and you grimaced.

"Your character was a lot like mine." Joe exclaimed.

"What severely scarred and thought to be a murderer?"

A genuine growl of laughter erupted from Joe's throat as he was taking a sip of his water. "Not quite, a hero, she saved the Bridgerton family from turmoil."

"You know it baffles me every time, they're considered a strong family, yet they always get themselves in a pickle. I'd definitely consider Eddie more the hero in this, he sacrificed himself and saved his best friend and the town that hated him. What a guy."

"We'll agree to disagree on that Y/N."

Behind the camera's you'd already had the same conversation but in front of them you had to pretend you knew nothing of him. In reality, it was sad that you had to hide your relationship; but you remained strong, and you loved each other. You were each other's escapes from the tough of world of your work.

Once you'd finished the talk show, you were walked over to the studio next door to finish off with your photoshoot. The building was plain white everything, you almost felt like you were in a mental asylum with how unearthed and sterile the place looked. You were sent separately to two different rooms to get changed into slightly adorned matching outfits, your hair and makeup complete and taken back to be introduced to the photographer. "I've been so excited to meet you both, these shots are going to be great!"

You both heartily shook hands with the man and stood in front yet another large white back drop to pose for your photographs. He talked you both through the shoot easily and you couldn't help but admire your boyfriend as he looked like a complete natural in front of the flashing camera. Absolute model material. If you weren't in a relationship with the guy, you'd have certainly crushed on him hard by now.

Once finished, the photographer took you to one side to view some of the shots, where he clicked through for you to find your favourites. There were 2 that stood out to you both.

The first was you draping your hand onto Joe's shoulder, staring into the character with a blank stare, lips pursed together, one hand each in pocket and Joe's free hand was holding his jaw. You looked good.

The second was a natural pose and most definitely your favourite, something you imagined yourself and Joe would look like in private if there were a camera on the wall taking a picture of the two of you in your apartment. You were laughing, slightly bent forward with your hands on your thighs, whilst Joe was looking at you contently and his mouth slightly gaped open, laughing back. An absolute natural state for the two of you usually. You couldn't wait to keep that one to yourself once it had been released.

Whilst the photographer was busy sorting through the remainder of the photographs, you had a couple of spare minutes. Joe took you to one side and rubbed the side of your arm, he whispered quietly to you "That was fun, love. Made it better that you were by my side." You swooned to your side, looking up with nothing but adoration for your partner. "Wouldn't rather do this with anyone else, my love." The photographer interrupted your moment calling your names and Joe's hand was quick to release your arm as you hastily speeded back over to him.

"We're done here, no do overs needed. We'll send your agents a few of the shots once they're edited and printed properly."

You thanked the photographer, went back to the rooms and got changed back into your clothing that you came in, then left in separate cars, giving each other a subtle wink and wave as were driven back to your homes. Once dropped off, Joe had text you.

'Be at mine for 5:30. You'll be dining for two with my speciality of prawn linguini a la Joseph, this evening beautiful. I love you.'

This man, he never failed to make the butterflies flutter.

You arrived at Joe's dead on 5:30 where your nostrils were consumed with the smell of prawns, vegetables, garlic and fresh pasta. His cooking was amazing. Letting yourself in, Joe was facing away from you, plating up the food for the both of you. You made your way in and walked over to your man. "Hello, handsome." Joe turned to you and threw the towel over his shoulder, pulling you into a warm embrace as he kissed your temple. "Hello, beautiful lady, right on time, hope you're hungry, I made way more than enough for the two of us." Your stomach growled loudly at the sight of the delicious meal. "I'll take that as your ravenous." He chuckled as you rolled your eyes. Leaning up for a peck on his lips, Joe happily obliged.

You sat down at the island in the middle of the kitchen as Joe brought both of your plates over. He poured you both a glass of wine and sat next to you, watching you like an excited child, waiting for your praise. You took your first mouthful in, and your eyes almost rolled to the back of your head. "Ugh, this is amazing." He looked all pleased with himself, smiling at his efforts as he tucked into his own meal.

"You know, I always think about this. What would you want to be if you weren't an actor?" you asked as you shovelled your next forkful into your mouth, savouring the taste with each bite.

"I really have no idea, it's something I can never answer because I simply don't know." Joe shrugged his shoulders and looked over at you, he grinned at you as he pointed to his inner cheek, indicating you had a little slab of prawn stuck to it. You rubbed at the spot away from your face with the palm of your hand and he nodded to let you know it had gone and for you to continue.

"I know exactly what you'd be."

"Oh yeah, what's that love?"

"A god damn chef."

[rougedraconteur]

This is the power couple I’ve wanted for a while now. Just look at them. She has enough of her own established audience and show-biz power and control of her career arc that she doesn’t have to play the newbie needing favors. She was amazing as Lucy in Across the Universe, one of my favorite movies of all time, and Glee played off that movie more than once, scenically, musically, tonally, especially with Chris and Darren, who carried The Beatles music as a throughline of their emotional journeys. And she was a strong lead in Westworld, playing a complex character.

Evan has not shied away from a tough personal story, either, and has not been afraid to reference it, even for this role. While Darren references Faust, and of Seymour selling his soul, during interviews, and waxes poetic over his love for Howard Ashman, Evan talks of pulling from the actual emotional and physical pain of abuse for her Audrey. Not the usual conversations around promoting this show, for sure, but both really interesting and smart and authentic, and yet they still can turn on a dime to reference the comedy, the horror, the camp nature of the show, and the inspired visions of Howard Ashman and Alan Menkin to adapt a B-movie classic by John Corman into a doo-wop shoo-bop dark dream. With giant man-eating space alien puppets seeking world domination from Skid Row.

Not a fan of Adam Shankman, for multiple reasons I won’t go into, iykyk, but since he referenced the show and Darren’s performance on social media, I feel (also for reasons) he owes Darren some solid work in a movie, preferably, which is a genre Darren is still trying to crack professionally. I find this odd, since the camera loves him, but I think he is such a type that he needs the right chemistry with a co-star and a great script and director that know how to showcase him properly.

Shankman and his sister owned the rights to a very quirky book/possible rom-com that I would love to see these two in, given the right screenwriter to adapt the text, and the right director. I know John Chu will go back to his Crazy Rich Asians franchise when Wicked is done, but he would be perfect to direct, whether it’s a musical or not. I just felt Shankman had lost several steps when I saw his work on Disenchanted, as compared to the original, and that maybe he should produce some work with younger talent at the helm to make his work fresher and more approachable to younger audiences.

Or give it to The Daniels, see if they can find something very current and deep and relevant to these characters and their “untethered” point of view, which I think could resonate with Gen Z right now. The story is a twist on an “around the world in 80 days with a very odd but compelling someone I just met” story that I think these two could pull off perfectly, as sexy intellectual traveling companions discovering the world and each other, if done right. They are both romantically swooney and cute and still equal parts hot and sexy and yet still boldly strange and weird in a sometimes dark and challenging way. They seem to have great chemistry, the emotional connection is strong, and they look so good together. (I know some people are crazy about Glenn Powell as the new rom-com king, but he just does not interest me at all. We need more choices here, if big-screen rom-coms are ever to truly come back.)

I know Evan is working on starring in a Broadway musical with Amanda Seifried, a rework of Thelma and Louise, which sounds incredible, and this will help to prep her for a starring stage role with a longer run, and the rigors and routine of NYC life and the stress of eight times a week live shows, including promo.

And while Jeremy Jordan prepares to take on a well-previewed Gatsby in a musical for the Broadway stage, I am still hoping fingers crossed for Darren to be leading a future well-funded and moodily grandiose Gatsby production with original music from Florence of Florence and the Machine. It’s her dream project, so I would expect something iconic (like Phantom of the Opera) and taking time to fully develop.

These two (Darren and Evan) are so smart, they may not want to be in a rom-com,possibly seeing it as a limiting and confining genre to promote, career-wise, but I think they could maybe make a thing of it, like Tracey and Hepburn chemistry.

And Margo? I know you are taking time off now, so people won’t get tired of you, once the Oscars are over, but if the new Pirates of the Caribbean franchise you are behind with Disney ever gets off the ground, can you include these two some way?

via evan rachel wood’s instagram story.

[bengiyo]

My School President Ep 5 Stray Thoughts

I'm so glad to be back with this show. Thankfully we took a break at what felt like the end of an act. I'm still not over the pinky clasp from the last episode, and am very excited to see where the acknowledged attraction takes these boys next. Also, I really like Sound as a character, and hope he causes more complications.

Ah, a jaded school counselor. Time to think about the future and face the reality that your dream job might not be attainable or give you the life you want.

I like this opening scene. It's very stylish. Placing all of the students in the same framing reinforces the common experience for all of the characters. It's easy to see how a counselor ends up feeling this way, when you watch so many students' lives take a different turn.

Also, Mark Pakin is really good.

Poor Gun. He was having a lot of fun with his friends and staring into the middle distance, but now he has to accept that maybe they're not as committed to music as him.

I'm still floored by the opening song being a torch passed down to this club about how they have each other's backs. It's still affecting me this week.

It's a bit subtle, but I like the way Gemini is playing Tinn as more relaxed about approaching Gun now. Fourth does a good job responding so quickly to it as if it's a matter of fact now. They're a solid pair.

Gun didn't ask, but I want to know what Tinn is interested in as a profession.

Time to revive the #they are literally always flirting tag

The mom's collapsed is executed really well here. The boys are just flirting as they do before the jarring crash behind them. As with all major life events, they happen suddenly and without warning.

She collapses like this all the time? What the hell??

Of course Tinn is going to offer to help his prospective boyfriend and hopefully-future mother-in-law. Gun's little appreciative smile is all the reward our simp needs.

Tinn's characterization is so consistent. He's at his best, bravest, and most endearing when he's helping. Gun is getting a bit nervous, so Tinn suggests a practice dish. Gun gets nervous about how good it is, so Tinn just takes a big bite. Gun is clearly enamored as a result.

Oh ho! Our first signs of mild jealousy and possessiveness from Gun. He was very polite about telling those girls to back off. Kaojao (SCOY) would be proud.

Again, Tinn is finally comfortable enough with Gun that he's only amused when Gun clings to him when the lights went off, and is able to teasingly deflect about how much devotion he's shown.

Ah, the answer to my question: Despite his hardworking nature, Tinn doesn't know what he wants for himself.

Gun loves his mom so much. It's lovely.

Oh no. Looks like the shop isn't doing so well. Gun's whole world is cracking apart.

Hey, Fourth is also pretty good. It felt like that was the first time he's said he'd cut our Hot Wave aloud, and we could see his heart break immediately.

Win's clicks on the controller don't match any gameplay I recognize. (I'm just being silly. I know he's acting.)

Our best boy Tiwson is gonna keep us focused on the prize.

I love Gun's mom. She absolutely knows that Tinn likes Gun, and is only nudging enough to make sure Gun doesn't give up on himself for her. We stan.

I am obsessed with Tinn's jogging outfit. Did they intentionally put him in almost-lesbian-flag colors?

The BL Juice has made its appearance.

Oh it's been a good minute since I've seen a piggyback ride.

Tiwson is going to fix this entire band. Now Por is getting a push.

Yes, boys, let's flirt over a fake interview.

RAP OF WAR CONTEST. Love this energy.

Sometimes you need a rival to make you determined enough to push past your stage fright. Curious where Win and Sound end up.

Is Tinn is a GMM office?? LOL

Oh, Tinn is lying to his mom now. I will remember this seed for later.

This producer looks a little bit like Alanis Morissette. Too bad she has to disappoint our boys.

His name is Winny Da Pooh. I'm going to ascend.

Sound isn't a total ass. Look at him saving Win and giving him a shove.

Oh no the sunshine boy is breaking down. It's always sad, but it really is one of the best parts of any drama.

Business Administration? Baby boy, no.

That's right, Mom. Rebuild your son with the power of music.

It's like Au watched Rainbow Prince and was PISSED that The Philippines beat them to a musical. I'm absolutely here for the whole cast singing. Love that we got the band back together.

But also, I wanted to hear Winny Da Pooh rap.

This show's comedic timing is genuinely funny. "I can put my mind at ease..." Into Gun running screaming into the room. Perfect.

Ah good. Gun now finally understands Tinn's motivations. Not an episode 5 kiss, but close to it on the moving forward phase.

[duuhrayliegh]

europe - request

pairing: sebastian stan x singer!reader (seb!pov)

summary: singer!reader writes another song, this one is about seb

warnings: suggestive content (*wink wonk*), language, the works ya know

a/n: this took so long bc im not lyrically inclined and there isn’t even that many lyrics in here. i can’t even guys this was a nice break though. i liked the concept, i hope i lived up to your dreams. :)

p.s.: my requests and tag lists are both open loves!

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Sebastian was doing a press interview for his new movie. It was his first on television interview. First time being back in the studio for The Late Late Show with James Corden. First time since you and him had gotten together. He was eager to see what James had in store for him.

He was wearing a bright yellow shirt paired with a red leather jacket. His legs were clad with a different pair that he wanted to wear originally because you couldn’t get quite enough of his thighs. Had he worn the other pair, there would’ve been a prominent wet spot on one leg where you rode him to your own satisfaction. The memory made him bite his lip and adjust his pants to try to quell his oncoming boner.

“Good luck out there tonight, lovey. You’re gonna crush it.” Your voicemail warmed Sebastian’s heart. He missed you a lot, but you were currently on your own press junket. Your new album finally came out and your manager had been running you ragged. Sebastian was so proud of everything you’ve accomplished, and he wasn’t afraid to show it.

“Hi, Mr. Stan. You’re needed on deck in five minutes.” He nodded at the assistant producer who stuck her head in his dressing room. Sebastian ran his hands through his hair one more time before deciding enough was enough.

“Well, this is as good as it's gonna get.” He murmured to himself as he walked out of the dressing room. He rolled his shoulders, snuggling into the leather jacket encasing his back. Sebastian took a swig of a water bottle from the table backstage. He still got nervous when doing interviews, always worried that he’s going to say the wrong thing.

“And now I would like to introduce our next guest. You’ve seen him as Bucky Barnes in the Marvel Cinematic Universe for the last ten years. He’s played the borderline psychotic Jeff Gillooly in I, Tonya, and the corrupt Sheriff Bodecker from The Devil All The Time. It is my pleasure to introduce the one, the only, Sebastian Stan!”

James stood, clapping as Sebastian made his way to the main set area. He raised his right hand, his left remaining on his stomach. As he approached James, Sebastian switched hands, his left coming up as an offer for James to shake. Afterwards, James held his hand out to the chair beside his desk, waiting for Sebastian to sit down.

“Hi, Sebastian! It’s so good to have you back.” James’ accent broke Sebastian’s name up into three distinct syllables, bringing a smile to Seb’s face.

“It’s good to be back, man.” He grinned big, waiting for James to ask the first question. Once they got into it, the interview went smoothly. Sebastian was able to avoid giving out spoilers for his new project, leaving just enough to the imagination. James was in a fit of laughter after Sebastian had told a crazy story from being on set. James wiped tears away from his lower lashline, calming down just enough to catch his breath.

“Okay, so I want to move onto something else.” Sebastian sobered up quickly, unsure of where James was taking the conversation. “We want all the juicy details about your relationship with Y/N.” Sebastian’s brow raised as he pulled a face at James’ question. He laughed to himself for a minute before answering.

“Ya know, we really have you to thank for that.” Sebastian pointed at James, before bringing that same finger to rub his eye.

“Really?” The man’s voice pitched up, brows hitting his hairline.

“Oh yeah. We were only introduced because of your show.” Sebastian leaned back in his chair, remembering that night with you. The two of you had gone out for drinks, talking for hours at the bar and then even longer in his hotel room. He remembered waking up with you wrapped up in his arms. You didn’t have sex that night, but you definitely did the second night.

And oh god, if  that second night wasn’t just as amazing as the first. The face you made whenever you climaxed danced it’s way to the forefront of Sebastian’s mind. Not good, definitely not good. He had to readjust himself in his pants again, crossing his legs to cover up his rather large problem.

“Yeah, we started dating that same week. Kept it quiet though.” Sebastian held his palm out in the air, bouncing it up and down.

“Right, right. And do you want to tell everyone how you did end up revealing that you and Y/N were an item?” Sebastian looked down at his lap, smirking to himself. “Or should we just play the clip?”

A clip played for the studio audience. It was Y/N doing her makeup for the Vogue Beauty Secrets Youtube video. Sebastian waltzed in the background of the shot. It then cuts to Sebastian kissing Y/N on the cheek, brandishing the hickey’s that she had sucked onto his cheek the night before. Mhm, I remember that night too.

Sebastian had surprised Y/N by coming to see her. He wasn’t doing anything and he missed you, so why waste a perfectly good opportunity. He spent the night there completely ravishing you until you begged him to stop. That night he proudly wore your thighs as earmuffs, burying his face in you. He really needed to stop reminiscing during an interview.

“How adorable. Was that planned at all? Or did you just do that because you could?” Sebastian shook his head, his right hand scratching at the stubble decorating his jaw.

“Oh, no. It definitely wasn’t planned. I honestly don’t remember if I knew Y/N was filming that morning, so I’m just glad I put on pants before I left the bedroom.” James laughed at Sebastian’s comment.

“Okay, so I’ve gotta ask your opinion on something though.” Sebastian made a hum of acknowledgement, signalling for James to continue. James leaned back, pulling out a cardstock of your new album. “So, this is Y/N’s new album, it just came out about three or four weeks ago?” The crowd clapped for you, and Sebastian cheered along with them.

“What do ya want my opinion on? If it’s the album, then I gotta tell ya, I loved it. Every single song on there is absolutely amazing.” James nodded, a smirk forming on his lips making Sebastian think he made a mistake.

“So you’re aware of the song Europe?” Sebastian smirked, nodding his head because he knew where this was going. “Would you like to tell us what that’s about?” James laughed as Sebastian stammered, looking for the right words. “I mean, let’s just read some of the lyrics.” James looked at the cards in his hands as Sebastian drifted into his thoughts again.

You had brought him into the studio before finalizing Europe. He remembers watching you twist your hands at your waist and continuously cracking your knuckles. Sebastian was curious because you hadn’t ever been like that when showing him a song before. Every question he had about your anxiety revolving around the song was thrown away when he heard it.

Europe was an ode to Sebastian, all of Sebastian. He couldn’t help pulling you down onto his lap by your waist as he listened. You were the only two in the studio, so the two of you were free to do whatever you wanted. The funny thing about that night was that there was a new track recording.

“Oh shit, Seb.” The dam broke afterwards, peels of laughter leaving your lips without explanation. Your right hand raised to your mouth, attempting (and failing) to quiet your giggles.

“Babe, why the ‘oh shit’?” You held up a finger to your lips, telling him to be quiet and listen. He strained his ears, waiting for his own ‘oh shit’ moment. Then, his own voice filtered into his ears, making him crease his brow in confusion. “What is that?”

“That’s the audio from when I first played you Europe.” Small giggles passed your lips again. “I was going to ask you if I could use, like, a sound byte from it for either the beginning or the end of the song.” Sebastian nodded, slightly amazed that you were so creative with your work. “But, I forgot to turn off the recording.” Sebastian’s eyes locked on your expression, waiting for him to connect the dots. He pulled a face and then,

“Oh shit.” His eyes widened, a huff of laughter escaping. “Wait, so it caught all of it?” Your lips rolled inwards, holding back laughs as you nodded your head. Sebastian raised a brow, his eyes flicking over your face. “Use it.” He had a few new hickeys after that night too, but not after decorating your body with a few of his own.

“Sebastian, I would like you to read a few lines from the song, please.” James handed Sebastian a card, a snort leaving Sebastian’s body involuntarily. He glanced at the cards, know the lyrics by heart already. He took a big breath, reading the lines that James chose. He threw him a look with his eyes, head tilting slightly toward the British man.

“Uh, okay, here we go.” Sebastian laughed to himself, blowing out a breath through clenched lips. He lifted the card again, “You know,” dropping his hand back to his lap while raising his other hand. “You know, she’s gonna make fun of me for this right?” James laughed, looking into the camera as if he was on The Office, then to the audience with a duh look on his face.

“Sebastian. We’re going to make fun of you.” The crowd didn’t hesitate to join in James’ amusement. Sebastian dropped his head into his hands, groaning loudly. “Do you need a little encouragement?” The audience began cheering and clapping for Sebastian.

“Fine, alright, alright.” He shook his head before starting. “Long nights with hickeys earned like a badge of honor. Teasing kisses, twisted sheets, all signs of true seduction.” Sebastian looked up from his hands, expecting James to say something. All James offered, though, was a wave of his hand for Sebastian to continue. “I never have to worry because all my sins are forgiven when I’m with you.” James held his hand up, stopping Sebastian from continuing.

“Okay, let’s dissect that, Mr. Stan.” James propped his elbow on his interview desk, placing his head at an angle in his palm. “What is this song about?” Sebastian’s lips curled inward, stopping himself from laughter.

“James,” Sebastian leaned forward against the arm of the couch. “I thought this was a family show.” The British man quirked a brow, sweeping both hands in front of his body gesturing to the studio.

“This is the Late Late Show, Sebastian.” He turned back to the audience, addressing them and the cameras. “And that is all the time we have tonight! Thank you to Sebastian for coming on the show with me tonight! And thank all of you for tuning in tonight. We’ll see you next time.” The producer beside the camera signaled that the show ended and Sebastian turned back to James.

“It’s a good song.” Sebastian smiled wide afterwards, saying his goodbyes to the crew. He was back in the safety of his dressing room when his phone started ringing.

“Hello?” He knew that it was you from the personally assigned ringtone you picked out when he wasn’t looking.

“The Internet is going to eat you alive.” Sebastian grinned as your peels of laughter trickled in through the speaker of his phone.

“Oh yeah, could you imagine if I told them that it wasn’t just random sounds at the end?” He could just imagine your smirk at his mention of your little addition to Europe.

“We’re gonna have to do that again.” Sebastian paused, waiting for you to explain. “Although I think next time we should do a visual along with the audio. You pickin’ up what I’m putting down Stan?” Sebastian smirked to himself, thinking about being able to watch himself bring you to the brink over and over again, even when you’re not together. His pants got tighter at the idea.

“I think we might have to look into that, Y/L/N.”