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this has got to be the best edit for wyb’s one and only roadshow! guaranteed to make you 😍😍😍 the entire time!
video by: 南小小小音
#was smiling like an idiot the whole time it was playing#and the BGM adds that magic ✨✨✨#it’s gonna be some time till we see him do a roadshow again but hopefully next year for mermaid 💕#wang yibo#one and only movie
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holy fuck antiques roadshow just brought on a woman with her husband's magic cards and they opened it up to black lotus only for her to reveal he has a full set
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Small Gravity Falls AU(?) Stuff
I like Reverse Falls as a concept but think it’d be more fun to do a role swap without a personality swap- so I’m throwing up some doodles/references for that. Probably going to just refer to it as Antigravity Falls for now since idk if that’s taken already.
Notes on the AU:
Stanford and Stanley switch the conman/cryptozoology theme, with Stanford running the Mystery Shack (A magician roadshow of sorts) and Stanley running the Gravity Falls Visitor Center + Cryptozoological Center
Bill acts as kind of a stagehand to Dipper and Mabel’s magic act.
Pacifica was forced to get a summer job, and picked the one that seemed the easiest, not guessing Stan would actually be dragging her out into ‘field work’ every other day.
Gideon was a child actor when he was a bit younger, but isn’t anymore. Took up the offer to avoid helping his dad with the Car Lot, and figured this would be interesting at least.
One of Stan’s eyes got clawed out by a gnome.
Robbie is a wannabe ghost-hunter-YouTuber, hence working for Stan of all people.
Gideon and Pacifica are still wealthy as far as this AU is concerned, but not as much as in the original storyline. It just doesn’t come up much since they’re boarding out in the woods with Stan.
Fiddleford is the one who’s stuck in the Nightmare Realm for 30 years.
If there’s anything else you want me to expand on with this Au, feel free to just ask! It’ll let me ramble more and even brainstorm if it’s not something I’ve thought of.
#gravity falls#gravity falls au#gravity falls art#gravity falls fanart#antigravity falls#<- tag for categorization purposes#reverse falls#? sort of? it’s based on it#another note is Gideon gets a pet chupacabra at some point but I’m waiting to draw that out. his name is Stephenson.#dipper pines#mabel pines#gravity falls dipper#gravity falls mabel
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MileApo - Hands Part V
"Give me your hand, darling."
From MOCxBOC Press Conference Jan '24:
From Magical Man Suang Hong Kong Nov '23:
From Man Suang Roadshow Sep '23:
From KPWT Bangkok Feb '23:
From Royal Grand Opening Farmhouse Event Dec '22:
From Floating Happiness Event Nov '22:
From airport after KPWT Taipei Nov '22:
From KPWT Seoul Oct '22:
From KIS X Farger Event Aug '22:
From KPWT Bangkok Jul '22:
From KPTS rehearsal Jul '22:
From KPTS rehearsal Jul '22:
From KPWT Press conference June '22:
From Justdoit Interview May '22:
From Farger Photoshoot Mar '22:
From KP BTS Episode 5 filmed between Nov '21 and Mar '22:
For beautiful amazing @nattaphum ❤️
No funny descriptions this time, because do we really need words?
I hope we will see many more moments where they just take each others hand without caring what anyone might think or say in the future, because even though all these almost touches or excuses to touch are lovely in a way but just going for it is so much better. 💚💛
Part I
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Part IV
Special
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Magic Mushroom
Day 29 Theme Cryptic
Thank you for following along on my Funguary adventure! I had so much fun and learned a ton! Thank you @feefal for hosting such a great event!
I leave you with the full Terence McKenna quote 🍄
“We have to create culture, don’t watch TV, don’t read magazines, don’t even listen to NPR. Create your own roadshow. The nexus of space and time where you are now is the most immediate sector of your universe, and if you’re worrying about Michael Jackson or Bill Clinton or somebody else, then you are disempowered, you’re giving it all away to icons, icons which are maintained by an electronic media so that you want to dress like X or have lips like Y. This is shit-brained, this kind of thinking. That is all cultural diversion, and what is real is you and your friends and your associations, your highs, your orgasms, your hopes, your plans, your fears. And we are told ‘no’, we’re unimportant, we’re peripheral. ‘Get a degree, get a job, get a this, get a that.’ And then you’re a player, you don’t want to even play in that game. You want to reclaim your mind and get it out of the hands of the cultural engineers who want to turn you into a half-baked moron consuming all this trash that’s being manufactured out of the bones of a dying world.”
― Terence McKenna
#abonbons#funguary#funguary2024#digital sketchbook#artists on tumblr#fantasy#portrait#mushrooms#terrence mckenna#digital art
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Encanto was on Japanese TV!!!
Guess what???
Encanto exploded in its popularity among Japanese Disney fans!
This happened as Japan's most famous TV movie block, "Friday Roadshow". (known for airing Ghibli films on Japan's broadcast TV among others) They honored Disney 100 by asking viewers what Disney films viewers wanted broadcast on the block and guess what they chose?? Encanto!!!! Or in Japanese, it's ミラベルと魔法だらけの家 or Mirabel and The House Full Of Magic.
Unfortunately, according to someone I follow on IG, Encanto was not very popular in 2022 in Japan when the rest of the world talked about Bruno. But now since it aired on free to air television there, who knows it may become huge now in Japan! Actually some Japanese encanto fans said that the movies popularity spiked after the TV broadcast of the film.
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on my wyald-is-plot-essential-actually soapbox: communicating guts' lust (and resentful hatred--of being unable to have sex with her; of her "abandoning" him to his grief and then insanity to become a husk, a shell of her former self; of being unable to commiserate with her, to take heart in the only other person alive who could understand him) towards casca is also plot essential.
the manga does communicate this: miura makes guts' lust for casca crystal clear: in the incident in godot's cave (where guts ends up in a compromising position with casca, then spends the rest of the night in an absolute state while casca screams for help, shaking the bars), a favorite scene that is, as i am explaining, plot-essential, yet will never be animated; in multiple long, lingering shots from guts' perspective of casca's naked body; in guts' hallucinations, urging him to exploit her; in guts' bloody assault of her. literally the only reason guts agreed to accept his new party members was to use them as a buffer between him and casca so he wouldn't rape and kill casca. if you fail to communicate guts' lust (and resentful hatred), you not only have missed an important aspect of his character and he and casca's relationship, but you have fucked up the the foundation for the biggest sea change in the manga (aside from the introduction of magic, maybe, and thus worlds merging): the shift from guts as an isolated man, traumatized from the loss of his companions, to a man relearning to embrace the company of others as he established a new set of companions. that this sea change is the direct result of not just his compulsion for sexual brutality, but his knowledge and fear of succumbing to this compulsion, is essential to understanding guts' character in general: guts 201.
what kills me is that a 1:1 translation of manga to anime is an abomination. there is no fucking point. animation puts the power of god in your hands: what are you going to do with the mud in your hands--make pies or sculpt living beings? good animation adds to artwork by adding shit to provide atmosphere and movement: the glint of a searingly hot sun in a character's winking eyes, the stomach-turning arc of a flip, a short dance between young lovers. a direct 1:1 translation of the scenes I mentioned would be shit. let the camera linger. ramp up the eroticism; the unmet desire; the bitter, inferiority-fueled jealousy and resentment; the shame; the guilt. yet we got berserk 2017. you see the scene where the beast gnaws on casca's throat? horrible. beyond the cgi. more eroticism is communicated on the antiques roadshow than in this episode. the 2005 Japanese children’s movie arashi no yoru ni (pedovore fox and the hound) did a better job at communicating the eroticism and mental self-flagellation of cruel, murderous lust kept on a taut-to-snapping leash than berserk 2017. embarrassing.
#lmfao me#berserk#lmfao my standards are too high if your adaption of berserk doesn't start with *SLAP SLAP SLAP SLAP* don't talk me
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Zhu Yilong: Be Water 石子的回响
EN translation of Zhu Yilong's WSJ Men's Style Sept 2023 Issue Feature Interview
Translated by wenella
It's Bustling Again
“Unbelievable.” Zhu Yilong said slowly, on the other end of the phone.
The box office of Lost in the Stars has far exceeded everyone's expectations. On the eve of the movie’s release, the predicted box office was merely RMB 1 billion. Producer Chen Sicheng was relatively optimistic and believed that the film would be on par with its predecessors Sheep without a Shepherd 1 & 2, which grossed RMB1.3 billion and 1.1 billion respectively. As of Jul 31, however, the film has grossed more than RMB3.5 billion, with nearly 85 million moviegoers. This abstract figure is perhaps not as concrete as Zhu Yilong’s feelings: “Our cinemas are bustling again.”
From the end of June to the beginning of July, Zhu Yilong did roadshows for Lost in the Stars in 7 cities across 10 days. This is the largest number of roadshows he has ever done for a film. Before he started the roadshow tour, he felt rather apprehensive as he didn’t know what kind of situations he would face and what type of questions he would get. Zhu Yilong felt less worried after he learnt that the organizers picked Wuhan as the first roadshow stop for the film. Wuhan is his hometown and the only city that held a roadshow for his movie "Lighting up the Stars" when it was released last year. The movie grossed RMB1.7 billion and earned Zhu Yilong one of the most prestigious awards of his career - the Golden Rooster Award for Best Lead Actor.
His hometown audiences were particularly supportive during the two roadshows, but Zhu Yilong could feel the subtle difference in their reactions. Lighting up the Stars is a heart-warming story and the overall narrative is light-hearted. However, Lost in the Stars is highly dramatic and the audience’s reactions were more complex. They were critical of the character He Fei.
The entire cast and crew came to a consensus at a very early stage during the production: Lost in the Stars is a commercial genre movie. When Zhu Yilong first received the script, he was hesitant to accept the role for the very exact same reason as his audiences. However, He Fei is a challenging, complex, multi-faceted, and extreme role; it is rare to encounter such a role and Zhu Yilong was worried that it might be difficult to land a similar role in future.
Zhu Yilong watched an initial cut of Lost in the Stars before he joined the set of Only the River Flows. "The film managed to convey what the original script and the actors hoped to express.” He watched the completed movie for the first time at a Shenyang roadshow six months later. There were minimal changes and the main differences were the special effects. This time, he was so drawn into the film that he realised he had crumpled the ticket in his hand after the screening ended.
He was also deeply moved by the audiences. The audiences could feel all the key character designs that he made on the set and reacted as anticipated. This is the magic of film that transcends time and space, that is shared between an actor on the set and audiences in the cinema. Zhu Yilong felt happy and immensely satisfied.
The artistic and moral questions evoked by Lost in the Star aren’t part of the actor’s responsibility. What Zhu Yilong had to ensure was that audiences were intrigued by He Fei, gripped by his emotions, and drawn into the mystery quickly. In his opinion, He Fei is not only a highly dramatic character, but also a realistic one too. This was his main entry point when he first started to create his character; the tragic ending of He Fei has to serve as a realistic warning.
“He is an actor who maintains an appropriate distance from audiences; he doesn’t seem so ‘definte’ and is somewhat ‘vague’.” Producer Chen Sicheng explained why he chose Zhu Yilong to play He Fei. Zhu Yilong took a step back to think about this comment. He said that Chen is describing the ideal state of an actor, and this is a trait that he admired in veteran actors. He hasn't thought much about how close he is to achieving this state, but he's pretty convinced that “this is the right direction.”
Only the River Flows
On May 20, the world premiere of Only the River Flows took place in Cannes. At the end of the 101-minute screening, the 1,000-person Claude Debussy theatre was filled with applause.
“Movie is a universal language,” Zhu Yilong has a deeper understanding of this saying now. Despite the language barrier and cultural differences between the East and the West, human nature is universal. The story of a police in a small town in southern China during the 1990s captivated Western audiences.
“It's hard for me to watch this movie as a regular audience now.” Zhu Yilong first received the script more than three years ago. Back then, the character Ma Zhe seemed like a profound character and he wasn’t sure if he could handle it. Subsequently, the production team changed and the script was revised. When he received the revised script, he decided to take on the role.
Zhu Yilong’s first priority was to establish the character. The film is an adaptation of Chinese writer Yu Hua's pioneering novella titled Mistakes by the River. During his preparation, Zhu Yilong saw an old photo of Yu Hua taken by photographer Xiao Quan. In the photo, Yu Hua, who had a moustache and thick black hair, was staring at the camera. The photo was taken in 1993, right at the time when the story took place. The character Ma Zhe immediately materialized in Zhu Yilong’s head.
His next urgent priority was to become Ma Zhe. For one and a half months, Zhu Yilong followed the local police in Nanfeng, Jiangxi province, every day, to experience life, simulate crime scenes, and question witnesses. He also gained weight consciously. By the time he appeared on camera, “Zhu Yilong” was replaced by a middle-aged man called “Ma Zhe”, who has a slightly chubby frame and somber eyes. Like Mo Sanmei and He Fei, Ma Zhe is another character that contrasts greatly with himself. People often asked Zhu Yilong, it must be satisfying to play such contrasting roles, right? Zhu Yilong gave the question some serious thought, but admitted that it was difficult for him to find such performances enjoyable or satisfying.
The director of Lost in the Stars Cui Rui recalled a moment after an intense He Fei scene. The first thing Zhu Yilong did when he returned to the monitor was to grab his Thermos bottle and drink water. Those intense emotions that he exhibited did not seem to belong to him, Zhu Yilong said, "I have these reactions and emotions only because I’m in that specific environment. Once I’m away from the set, I often find it difficult to believe that I did those stuff.”
Many of his co-workers have talked about Zhu Yilong's focus and dedication on set. Once the camera rolls, he would hand himself to his character entirely. Off-camera, he would spend most of his time preparing for the next scene. “I don't want to leave any regrets,” Zhu Yilong said. Movie is an art of regret – this is a phrase that Zhu Yilong often heard when he was in film school. He understands the inevitability of regret in acting, but believes in reducing it. Whenever he is on the set, he would try his best to give his best performance and ideas; he would express them regardless of whether they were right or wrong. “I will regret it if I merely think about it and not do anything about it.”
Next, trust was also needed during the filming of Only the River Flows. In order to recreate the 1990s mood, the movie was shot on 16mm film, with no HD playback on set. The images on the monitor resembled television in the 80s, with grainy white spots and indiscernible facial details. Zhu Yilong chose to trust himself, the film director Wei Shujun and cinematographer Cheng Ma.
Previously, he had watched Director Wei Shujun's Ripples of Life and Striding into the Wind and found him free-spirited and rather goofy. After working together this time, he realized that Director Wei was also highly receptive to people's opinions. “The cameraman, lighting crew, actors, and director would always have a discussion before shooting.” It was a young creative team and everyone belonged to the same age group. There was no absolute authority on creation or ideas. If this was a problem with a scene, they were not afraid of trying all over again in a different way.
Zhu Yilong was attracted to Only the River Flows because it was filmed chronologically. “It is rare for an actor to have the opportunity to embark on a journey with a character.” Does filming chronologically help the actor get into character more easily? Zhu Yilong didn’t seem to have a definitive answer. Sometimes, he would also suspect if the magical moment of “getting into character” really existed. He wasn’t sure if this was because he didn’t pay enough attention to the process or if that moment simply didn’t exist. In his own experience, whenever he tried to seek that moment consciously, he would find himself already connected with his character.
This process is not controlled by one's subjective consciousness. Zhu Yilong doesn't want to be in control either. Very often, he follows the emotions of his character. This was the case for the head shaving scene in Lost in the Stars and Ma Zhe’s emotional scenes in the second half of Only the River Flows. “My reactions are subconscious and not predetermined.” Once Zhu Yilong is on the set, when he enters the circumstances and the narrative starts to flow, the emotions will come naturally.
Audiences Will Never Disappear
Like the river and its meanders, Zhu Yilong is also constantly flowing and changing.
He played similar characters in dozens of digital films when he first started out, fulfilling his responsibility as an actor dutifully. Then his opportunity came when a web drama pushed him ahead of his peers in the market. Next, he kept playing different roles on the big screen and sought breakthroughs to keep refreshing the public’s perception of him. Now, it's time for everyone to get to know filmmaker Zhu Yilong.
The idea of making a movie germinated when he was a 20-year old college student at Beijing Film Academy. During his four years in college, he took audio-visual language classes, attended lectures on films, and watched film masterpieces in order to nourish this little idea he had. But he needed a suitable opportunity and courage in order to turn this idea into action. The turning point came after his first trip to Cannes in 2019. He finally saw those faces that he had only seen on the screen at the annual Cannes Film Festival - a gathering of international filmmakers. Zhu Yilong felt a bit apprehensive, as he was invited by a brand and had no work that was competing in the festival. After he returned to Beijing, he told his team, “We need to make a movie.”
Four years later, he returned to Cannes with Only the River Flows. It was a particularly difficult four-year period that saw a turbulent environment; cinemas shut down and film releases were postponed indefinitely. The Chinese film industry was in a dire state. Yet Zhu Yilong progressed steadily. He made eight films and played the lead actor in four of them.
Was he ever worried about a film’s theatrical release? He shook his head. “I chose to make films because I like it. I’m attracted to a role and I want to create this character. Besides, I've always believed that the audiences in cinemas will never disappear.” Unlike watching films on your phones or through a projector, Zhu Yilong believes that film-going is a kind of lifestyle. You need to buy a ticket in advance, set time aside, and join a group of people to quietly enjoy a two-hour story in the dark. It is an extremely impressive and emotional experience. Using himself as an example, Zhu Yilong said that he still remembers his schooling days when he watched films at the Film Archive.
At the same time, Zhu Yilong also acknowledged that the viewing habits of audiences have changed in this era of short videos. But he would rather deem this a positive change. From silent to sound, from black-and-white to color, films have always evolved with the times. Zhu Yilong thinks that we are at another turning point right now. “We need to accept this change and explore new performance styles, audio-visual language, and narrative techniques to cope with these changes.”
Zhu Yilong watched Hirokazu Koreeda’s “Monster” at Cannes. In the Lumière Hall, more than 2,000 people filled the upper and lower floors. When the 125-minute screening ended, there was unceasing applause that “lasted for about 10 to 15 minutes.” This 15 minutes belonged entirely to the entire cast and crew of Monster and Zhu Yilong felt heartened by it too. “In addition to realist films, we should also introduce more young, pioneering, and imaginative films to international audiences in future.” This is Zhu Yilong's new reflection after his trip to Cannes this year.
In the spring of 2023, Zhu Yilong learned that Only the River Flows was selected for the Un Certain Regard section of the Cannes Film Festival. He said rather emotionally, “I guess I’ve achieved a small goal of mine.”
So what’s the next goal?
“Can’t reveal it yet. I will just follow the flow of the river and work hard.”
**THE END**
A lengthy but lovely interview with Zhu Yilong that focuses on Lost in the Stars & Only the River Flows. Happy reading! If you'd like to retranslate this, pls DM me for permission + credit.
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mini pack of assorted headcanons for constantine that i don't really do anything with, but that i love regardless.
likes black licorice.
ears go red when he blushes.
trained himself to become ambidextrous.
plays a mean harmonica.
loves to dance, especially swing-dancing, but doesn't go out and do it much anymore.
keeps a collection of eclectic sunglasses.
keeps a pot with a hardy little sprig of garden sage that has miraculously survived over a dozen moves and many forgetful moments.
refuses to do tarot reads, for himself or for anyone else. if he offers, he's conning you.
uses zatanna's name to get into the magic castle in LA whenever he's in town and could use a laugh. sorry zee.
chews a tab or two of excedrin before conducting lengthy rituals to "crystallize his focus". partially because he finds that sharp shock of bitterness incredibly clarifying, and partially because it helps soften the blow of the headaches that tend to follow extensive magical immersion.
thinks of learning magic like learning music: it requires immense amounts of practice & repetition to get right, everything's got its own specific tempo / dynamics / motifs to keep in mind when you're playing, and half of the power is in the performance. give the crowd what they want, and they'll never know if there's a problem behind the scenes.
got blackout at a pearl jam concert, half-assed an invocation for unlimited beer, and magic-feedbacked so hard he blew out four rows of speakers.
owns a mancala board with human kidney stones for game pieces. it was a trade from the aksumite deity formerly known as ashtar/ʿaṯtar, with whom he's got a standing game.
got a friend to set up a website for him once, in an attempt to modernize, and hasn't used it since. also made a twitter (999demons) but got pissed about the word count within the first week and hasn't used it since.
slightly obsessed with that 100 dumb ways to die show. it's a refreshing reminder that he can die doing just about anything, and it's not always about the work.
also loves watching antiques roadshow and jeopardy but GOD does he get pedantic and pissed about the phrasing of jeopardy questions. has been known to turn off the telly entirely when american geography is on the docket.
fervently denies it was his idea, chas adamantly denies it was his idea, and to this day neither of them are totally clear on how it happened, but somehow constantine ended up at a paint-and-sip night with chas's wife renee (who despises him) and the mutual bitching over instructors with obnoxious voices + the liquor store bottle of red that constantine snuck in under the table is probably the most they've ever liked each other. at least, until renee "spilled" on his painting and he poured wine in her lap.
#( headcanons. ) I'M JUST LIKE THE BASTARDS I'VE HATED ALL ME LIFE.#pulling the trigger on this because i've been adding to it long enough#these are all pretty silly frankly but i love it when he gets to be a bit silly
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WE'RE GETTING SHIVER!
EXCLUSIVE: Andy Fickman (One True Loves) is set to direct Shiver, a feature adaptation of the same-name novel by New York Times bestseller Maggie Stiefvater.
Producer Addam Bramich (Russell Crowe’s Poker Face) optioned the book, published by Scholastic in 2009, which is the first in Stiefvater’s globally bestselling series The Wolves of Mercy Falls and spent more than 40 weeks on The New York Times Best Seller list. The film will follow Grace, who for years has watched the wolves in the woods behind her house. One yellow-eyed wolf — her wolf — has a chilling presence she can’t seem to live without. Meanwhile, Sam has lived two lives: In winter, the frozen woods, the protection of the pack, and the silent company of a fearless girl. In summer, a few precious months of being human… until the cold makes him shift back again. Now, Grace meets a yellow-eyed boy whose familiarity takes her breath away. It’s her wolf. It has to be. But as winter nears, Sam must fight to stay human — or risk losing himself, and Grace, forever.
A writer for the film has not yet been attached. But Bramich will produce alongside Fickman and Betsy Sullenger (You Again, Scout’s Guide to the Zombie Apocalypse) through their Oops Doughnut Productions, with Stiefvater consulting.
“From the first page of Maggie Stiefvater’s novel, I was transported to a vivid, magical and romantic world that I immediately wanted to bring to life,” said Fickman. “These multidimensional characters are grounded in the daily joys and terrors of high school, live in an elevated arena between fantasy and reality, and love across those boundaries and without limits. I’m thrilled to bring this stunning tale of forbidden romance to the screen along with a fresh coat of Minnesota snow.”
“We could not be more thrilled to embark on this journey with the incredibly talented director Andy Fickman, as we bring the adventurous and thrilling world within this story to the big screen,” added Bramich. “With this unique story, and the help of the brilliant author Maggie Stiefvater, it is with great enthusiasm that we begin this exciting collaboration.”
Fickman is an award-winning writer, director and producer whose romantic dramedy One True Loves hits theaters on April 7th. Simu Liu, Phillipa Soo and Luke Bracey star in that pic based on Taylor Jenkins Reid’s bestseller. In conjunction with Village Roadshow, he also recently directed and produced the stage capture of his award-winning show Heathers the Musical, which debuted to acclaim on Roku last September. The stage show is currently selling out at The Other Palace Theatre in London, where it has received several West End noms and other accolades.
Other notable titles helmed by Fickman include Fox’s family comedy Parental Guidance starring Billy Crystal and Bette Midler, DreamWorks’ teen sports rom-com She’s the Man, Paramount’s Playing with Fire starring John Cena, Keegan-Michael Key and John Leguizamo, Disney’s hit films The Game Plan and Race to Witch Mountain, both starring Dwayne Johnson, as well as Disney/Touchstone’s comedy You Again starring Kristen Bell, Jamie Lee Curtis, Sigourney Weaver, Betty White and more.
On the television side, Fickman most recently directed and exec produced Netflix’s NASCAR comedy The Crew, starring Kevin James, Freddie Stroma and Sarah Stiles. He previously collaborated with James as director and EP of his Netflix stand-up special Kevin James: Never Don’t Give Up, also directing on Nickelodeon’s No Good Nick, starring Melissa Joan Hart and Sean Astin.
An author of books for all ages, as well as a musician and artist, Stiefvater’s book series The Wolves of Mercy Falls and The Raven Cycle were both #1 New York Times bestsellers. She also previously penned The Scorpio Races, which was named a Michael L. Printz Award Honor Book in 2012.
Fickman is repped by WME, Entertainment 360 and Hansen, Jacobson, Teller; Stiefvater by Angela Cheng Caplan of Cheng Caplan Company, Richard Pine of InkWell Management and VanderKloot Law.
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Emotional antiques roadshow guest shocked by grandmother's pendant worth thousands
Antiques Roadshow guest in tears over the surprising value of her grandmother's pendant, with estimates reaching up to £30,000.
A guest at Antiques Roadshow, filmed at the Botanic Gardens in Belfast, became emotional upon discovering the substantial value of her grandmother’s unique pendant. The piece, described as “magical” for its hidden detail, was one of two remarkable items shown to jewelry expert Susan Rumfitt. Alongside the pendant, the guest also shared a vintage black-and-white photograph of a fashionable woman,…
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“Books are a uniquely portable magic.” ― Stephen King
Both The Guardian and BBC have reported over 180 UK public libraries have closed because of funding cuts, stating that deprived areas 'were four times more likely' to lose out.
Such statements reinforce the necessity of campaigns such as 'Books Forever' by organizations like Wood Street Mission. In 2023, Wood Street distributed over 20,000 books to children across Manchester.
Back in June, Wood Street Mission reported that 6,000 new books, plus a variety of good conditioned second-hand books had been donated to children across Manchester.
They've already held six Book Roadshows at different schools and children’s centre's, distributing over 8,600 new books to more than 1,800 children. Now the new school year has started, let's inspire kids to keep on reading!
#manchester#hussein al-alak#books#reading#books and reading#bookworm#book blog#booklr#education#students
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Introduction
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Black Car Service places the utmost importance on safety and sustainability. The company adheres to stringent safety protocols, ensuring that every vehicle undergoes regular maintenance and inspections. Additionally, Black is committed to reducing its environmental impact through initiatives such as fuel-efficient vehicles, eco-friendly practices, and offsetting carbon emissions.
Conclusion
Black Car Service has redefined the luxury ground transportation experience, setting new benchmarks for excellence. Whether for business or leisure, Black offers an unparalleled journey that leaves a lasting impression.
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Event management is the behind-the-scenes magic that brings events of all shapes and sizes to life. It's a multifaceted discipline that requires meticulous planning, strong organization, and the ability to juggle multiple tasks simultaneously. Event managers act as the central coordinators, overseeing the entire event lifecycle – from the initial spark of an idea to post-event evaluation.
This lifecycle typically involves several key stages:
Conception and Planning: This is the groundwork stage, where event managers define the event's goals, target audience, budget, and timeline. They create a roadmap for the entire event.
Venue Selection: Finding the perfect location is crucial. Event managers must consider factors like size, accessibility, theme, and amenities to ensure the venue aligns seamlessly with the event's vision.
Logistics Management: The nitty-gritty details fall under logistics. This involves securing permits, arranging catering and transportation, booking equipment rentals, and ensuring everything arrives on time and functions flawlessly.
Marketing and Promotion: A successful event needs attendees! Event managers create strategic marketing campaigns to generate excitement, attract the target audience, and drive registrations.
Vendor Management: Event managers collaborate with various vendors, from caterers and decorators to entertainment providers and technical teams. Effective communication and coordination are essential to ensure all vendors deliver their services as promised.
Event Execution: This is the culmination of all the planning and preparation. Event managers oversee the event on-site, ensuring everything runs according to schedule and addressing any last-minute issues that arise.
Post-Event Evaluation: The job continues once the last guest leaves. Event managers gather feedback from attendees, analyze key metrics, and assess the event's success. This valuable information helps them refine their strategies for future events.
Event Management in Jaipur
Jaipur, the capital of Rajasthan, is a popular destination for hosting various events due to its rich cultural heritage, stunning architecture, and vibrant atmosphere. Event management in Jaipur is a thriving industry that offers a unique blend of traditional and modern experiences. Here's why Jaipur stands out as an ideal location for events:
Unique Venues
From grand palaces and forts to luxurious hotels and resorts, Jaipur offers a plethora of unique venues that add a regal touch to any event. Popular venues include the Rambagh Palace, City Palace, and Samode Palace, each offering a distinct charm and ambiance.
Cultural Richness
Jaipur's rich cultural heritage makes it an attractive location for themed events, weddings, and cultural festivals. The city's vibrant traditions, music, dance, and cuisine provide a captivating backdrop for any event.
Professional Services
The city boasts a wide range of professional event management companies that offer comprehensive services, ensuring that every detail is meticulously planned and executed. These professionals are adept at handling everything from grand weddings to corporate conferences, making event management in Jaipur a seamless experience.
Accessibility
Jaipur is well-connected by air, road, and rail, making it easily accessible for domestic and international attendees. The city's infrastructure supports large-scale events, with modern amenities and facilities readily available.
Conclusion
Event management is a multifaceted discipline that requires meticulous planning, organization, and execution. Whether planning a corporate event, a wedding, or a cultural festival, understanding the key components of event management is essential for success. With its unique blend of cultural richness and modern amenities, Jaipur offers an exceptional setting for any event. By leveraging professional event management in Jaipur, you can ensure a memorable and impactful experience for your attendees.
For those looking to host their next event in the Pink City, the expertise and resources available can help turn your vision into a spectacular reality. Embrace the vibrant spirit of Jaipur and make your event an unforgettable experience.
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Karnataka Tourism Roadshow in Mumbai garners an overwhelming response
Mumbai: The Karnataka Tourism Roadshow, recently held at The Orchid Hotel, Vile Parle, mesmerized Mumbai's travel industry with its diverse offerings, sparking keen interest from travel agents, tour operators, and media representatives. Organized by the Department of Tourism, Government of Karnataka, in collaboration with Karnataka State Tourism Development Corporation (KSTDC), Jungle Lodges and Resorts, and key stakeholders, the event unveiled the state's vibrant tapestry, igniting the desire to explore its hidden gems and bustling metropolises.
Captivating presentations by prominent figures from Karnataka Tourism painted a vivid picture of the state's rich heritage, encompassing awe-inspiring historical sites like Hampi and Badami, serene hill stations like Chikmagalur and Coorg, teeming wildlife sanctuaries, pristine beaches along the Konkan coast, and cosmopolitan hubs like Bengaluru and Mysore. Interactive sessions delved into the heart of Karnataka's diverse experiences, showcasing exciting adventure activities, immersive cultural encounters, and unique homestays, catering to every traveler's desire.
Adding a touch of vibrancy to the event, a captivating dance performance took center stage. Talented dancers adorned in traditional attire showcased the rich cultural heritage of Karnataka, mesmerizing the audience with their graceful movements and energetic expressions of the Yakshagana dance form.
The roadshow buzzed with activity as B2B meetings facilitated fruitful connections between Karnataka's tourism representatives and Mumbai-based travel professionals. Over 125 enthusiastic travel agents and tour operators engaged in discussions, collaborating, and forging partnerships to curate personalized itineraries and position Karnataka as the prime travel destination for Mumbaikars.
The resounding success of the Karnataka Tourism Roadshow in Mumbai paves the way for stronger tourism exchange and economic prosperity between the two states. With its wealth of experiences and warm hospitality, Karnataka beckons discerning travelers from Mumbai and beyond, promising unforgettable journeys to discover the magic within.
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