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Alchemy of Souls, Part 1, Episode 2
Is our man Jang his son and the spell is put by the mage shifting right back or is the king still there I am confusion
The master whooshed away his force field with a wave of his hand like āenough of this nonsenseā
LMAO that was so smooth and heās protecting her eyes too! but I feel like thatās going to be found out quite quickly
can no one else see the soul shifting eyes š¤Ø theyāre under the same moonlight
But also I love them šā
Jangās enjoying this so much š I love blondie !!!
talking so loudly when everyoneās on guard and anyone can hear you #protagonisttingz
I love her. Threatening to kill someone while also calling yourself cute is something I need to note down for future āļø
I absolutely adore the comedy in this like it comes out of nowhere and it just hits š like the ground actually started caving in.
āwhy is your face down there?ā aggressively yanks her head up āit wasnāt intentionalā šš
something about anyone having Jin in their names being drop dead gorgeous like look at Ms Spring!!!
why was she so surprised to see Jang Uk lol
the subtitles going āepic percussive music playingā š
I knew it was that man standing beside her!!! (Ofc they did a fake out) but also wasnāt he around them like constantly. I think he was there near that weird cave where they kept her body too like Iāve seen him in the last episode!
ohhh they were engaged? spring queen and our winter boy? they look gorgeous š
blondie is truly my favourite person on this show rn. my city might be sweltering but go off summer!
I assumed sheād be with our wind guy? I forgot what his powers were Iām assuming heās wind or autumn but I love that she was with Uk š and theyāre beefing
be careful when you kiss someone. heās so real. and I guess that answers my why didnāt anyone else see that mark in her eyes in the same moonlight. they need to be at a kissing distance š (I adore Uk)
look at them (or mostly him for now) helping each other.
oh heās so real for breaking that dog but his ex is going to get his ass.
does no one else find his actions even remotely suspicious though š
now how did that master just slip off the stairs lmao but also I love it š
blondie giving us context and humour and giving our lil shape shifter adorable boops on the head. oh how i adore him
extreme cold and extreme heat can kill him (insert meme: bitch me too, the fuck) but also lmao @ him being the winter representative here
bae I know youāre saying youāre leaving but thatās the fastest way of ensuring youāll be around him in the next 5 minutes
lmao heās talking in pout, all in pain and adorable and our girl is scarfing a chicken leg and asking for fireworks. #thatsmyotpnow
my girl said Iād sell your amulet for a piece of chicken!
now weāve got another person eyeing that amulet š sneaky people are kind of the worst
they did a face reveal for her teacher as if weād know who that is
everybody looks so serious and i canāt follow a single thing like who is this king? why is her master here? who is that gorgeous lady? why does the authoritative guy look like heās wearing a suit?
the old man is the biggest Songrim stan lol, love that for him
one thing about period dramas (the way Iāve only seen 2 š) the king is always a little helpless in situation like why does the buzz cut guy already have an upper hand. well not buzzcut but a cut I guess
oh even she doesnāt know how he looks
love when the audience has additional intel but also hate it because now we see people being dumb or walking into traps.
is he actually just going to give him that sword so casually
LMAOOO he did. along with a menacing not yet ??? hmmm š¤Øš¤Øš¤Ø
whoever this lady is that stole the amulet from naksu is so beautiful but I think sheās walking to her death š
I think the other lady saved her from getting her eyes detected by pulling her away
well at least she knows
well sheās not getting that body back
IS SHE DOING THE MATH IS SHE ABOUT TO RECOGNISE THE DEVIOUS TEACHER?
oh she put that together so fast #thatsmygirl but also that ensures she wonāt fall in any traps #real
how was she the only one left. my lil baby šššš
WHY ARE THEY DOING THIS IN THE OPEN BALCONY where anyone can see them?! like what if someoneās watching !?! š
I knew sheād get zapped
ahh both of their hopes are breaking ( I recently saw a tv show with veteran actors and maybe they can learn subtlety from this show because see how they didnāt overdo it and I got exactly what they wanted to say!!! Catch this stray aditi rao hyadri)
Uk āthen go forā subtitles: melancholy music playing
the way this is the same Netflix that also doesnāt translate other languages in tv shows sometimes and here we get music subtitles. š
harmonious music playing. Iām a hoe for flute !!!
I feel like heās going to save her but also she isnāt dying just because he told her to because of his frustration š she really wanted to die as a warrior. letās see where this goes though. I actually didnāt think sheād do it. Naksu fight back !!!
OKAY SWORD !!! go off
the way she was casually settling in the water and the sword was like show time bitches š”ļø
I thought it was a lake??? this place is giving sea, river and tributary at the same time
I love him being funny as hell as soon as she wakes up. Oh wow and being crafty! he got someone to hide her soul shifting eye marks!?
pensive music playing
I did not see that coming. I thought when she mentioned herbs she was going to make him unconscious not poison him ā ļø
oh heās red red
this poor man has to go through all of this to unlock his energy that his dad blocked and thatās on daddy issues š honestly not daddy issues, like daddy created this issue. why did that man make it his mission to do this to his son
donāt reveal yourself sister !!!
they loved him enough to open it
how connected does he feel to her already like heās been going around trying to save her a little too emotionally #real
why did they just leave her alone chilling on the ropes like that ??? they do not care about security here. š
Alchemy of Souls, Part 1 Episode 3
just threw him in the air like that. these people are so š
but also is that his baby or the kingās like Iām so confused rn
A demon baby š¤Ø
The songrim guy looked cute as hell in the flashback but am I just supposed to ignore that he did this to Uk
I knew heād take responsibility for her actions but like how are we going to go unscathed from this? surely someoneās going to keep an eye out for selener šļø
oh I guess theyāre just dropping this matter with a yell for now
lmao the way his caretakerās mouth literally dropped open when he said mu deok goes with him too
why did I realise I was recapping episode 3 already. how did I not notice clicking next ššš
the way the take they did with her rn, most of her injuries were gone š
songrim, turns dramatically, āI canāt even look at them rnā sir you yeeted a baby!!! this baby !!!
The ribbon on Ukās hair is adorable
Autocorrect stop showing me the Union Jack everytime I write uk challenge
he says get up, she gets up #real
uh oh the eyes
the caretaker having to carry her on her back LMAOOO and him piggybacking on his friend š
the old man having lost ten years of his life and energy because of mu deok and ukās shenanigans š cutie
Him asking Songrim to get him some wine oh i stan him !!! Songrimās so dramatic like yes he wants some wine, heās tired and cold, stop the side eye!
āwhy would there be wine in my officeā āoh itās right there, you drink it when you get lonelyā LMAO get him
does anyone have a gif of Songrim screaming I DO NOT GET LONELY!!!
did he like Do Hwa too?! is this why heās soft on Uk? š besties stop liking the same woman challenge
LMAO the old man literally pushed him away and took the jar of wine š
uncle and nephew got a wine chugging problem. also Iād assumed Songrim was our autumn boyās uncle. got that wrong. at least heās trying to piece her story together
run dangu run!!
classic is she breathing let me put my ears to her nose scene !!! (my never letting Mr queen references go ass is LIVING) šš
songrim well is kinda laid back on punishments
awww a little callback moment. she did the same to him and now heās also whispering next to her face how sheās the only one who risked something for him
theyāre so adorable every 3 seconds my dumbass wants to yell KISS!
pupil master, servant master (weird power imbalance romance angle but we move !!!)
a contract that says theyāll separate. we know how that goes ;)) im being so cocky for someone whose going to sob if they actually walk in different directions
lmao him pouting I will respect your decision to abandon me
the bad guyās lair door is giving worli painting
I love when bad guys lie to each other. To be fair the mark was not on her shoulder.
so he backstabbed his great mage magician teacher. is that what weāre learning š¤Ø
the spirit plaque is missing and yāall are not looking for it š
I love this because I once read a fanfic where the main character time travels but ends up in the wrong body and they had the same problem where their new body that they were not expecting was kinda terrible š
AAH I love their training day 1 so much. But also itās so public, what if someone saw yāall š
proud of the actors for doing all of this on what appears to be rocks because my knees wouldāve left this planet
songrim and ms kim dissing each other by pointing out how theyāre both in or were in love with ukās parents enough to stay single for 20 yrs
LMAO he really said when Jang (UKās father) said he liked acorn jelly she climbed the trees like a squirrel šæļøš
kind of feel bad for Songrim, heās gotta be the bad guy for a reason
I love Ms Kim š
I adore the wine loving blush on his cheeks old man master
LMAO Iām kinda loving the flipping of how initially he was playing around with innuendoes and getting her flustered and now heās flustered. to be fair she is undressing him extremely fast šš
is she gonna steal some extra energy
old man with blush is slay but heās a little too nonchalant with leaving his energy in Uk
them spying on Yul (autumn š) guy šš honestly if heās that good he should probably know theyāre spying
lmao I love Uk I thought heād be offended that sheād touch Yul but heās offended that he was deemed easy š
the earrings on blondie. heās such a baddie. Does he have the it girl fancams??? he should!
blondie is me I am blondie weāre both amused at these two
lmao his dramatic ass coughing and holding his stomach
lmao heās still mad at the medicine stealing goats, honestly Iād be too! goats are a little too devious
the locations are so beautiful
not the jugs of wine, nay, GALLONS of wine. master heo, we stan!
oh that beautiful swanky Jin lady was Ms Springās mother. shouldāve guessed. theyāre gorgeous and so is their eyeliner
lmao it even took me a second to realise she dead ass said she wished her sister was alive so she couldāve married anyone she wanted, in front of her MOTHER šā
Ms Springās gonna marry Yul isnāt she
girl youāre about to get caught at this rate be serious
dangu (summer) hanging from the shelf about to fall asking if mu deok is okay a #real man!
dangu is such a cutie. look at him making them work together lmao a #shipper
girl please protect your eyes!!! donāt let your guard down
subtitles: whimsical music playing
their ears are so red š
LMAO sheās so šš
I love when people declare love with ulterior motives. It just happened in Link too. All my girl wants is to touch Yulās stomach šā
at least heās smart and got it. at the same time girl PROTECT YOUR EYES
she got her whistle back
she was so pretty as a child. the actress is a cutie but also she has similar eyes to mu deok!!! it was all fate (me deluding myself with 2 hrs of sleep watching this)
is he going to find out sheās naksu too
heās a pretty man
hehehe master heo is drunk. heās so cute being carried like that šļæ½ļæ½ļæ½
LMAO look at uk being the one who gets the breath technique
sheās so cute trying to do this swap but aww that whistle means so much to her and sheās insisting itās useless to her. my bb š„ŗ
yeah Iām fully team ukdeok (Iāll have to check the ship name sorry!) But Yul pulling her hand to his stomach with the whistle moved something in me
i guess something moved in uks stomach too
I love she kinda tells the truth casually all the time š
at least he remembers the eyes!
heās adorable
this man is wearing a hanbok (?) but it always looks like a boss man suit. heās got a cute laugh
ohhh him and Yul are on the same level
poor Uk man, born as chaos and has to go through all of this by no choice of his own
a complete nobody with that much grace? I donāt think so
like they said he should be a complete nobody and he walked in like a baddie
dangu looks so proud š
this got so extreme so fast
my man keeps getting beaten and punished Iām so tired. Dangu gets it ! Yul kinda gets him too I guess
okay I know this is really dumb to expect in dramas but this is right after Link and I need adults to just be honest sometimes. heās 20! let him know about his destiny or whatever his dad warned like let him know!
Especially about his survival
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Not putting this on main but have some Dndads S1 actor au ideas/headcannons in these trying times! They all just headcannons so I would love to hear other interpretations or ideas that you might have!
Might draw some of these later if i feel like it
lark and sparrow irl are the same menaces as they are like they constantly confuse the cast by swappin places and pulling pranks
Willy is actually a super nice guy out of acting, and has to constntly check on cast members if theyre feeling alrght. Keeps buying food and feeding the cast memebers and the stagehands. Very good at acting scary that sometimes they cant tell if its real or not.
Daryl is not beating the bisexual allegations after the oakson kiss scene or the glenn daryl car argument. I need to animate that so badly actually.
Cern cgi shenanigans
They keep running out of fake blood
Ron is as equally weird as he is both irl and in acting. Just a weird little guy. Love him. He's literally just ron reincarnated holy shit. Like he keeps saying stuff that people think is supposed to be in relatance to the script but its actually just him being him.
Glenn has a huge fanclub and he can actually play the guitar. He puts on impromptu shows for fans during meet and greets. Bud loves the attention. Attention wjore
The kidadas are all good friends. They have lots of sleepovers and play games and stuff. Grant is actually really good at gaming in real life as well, which added to his resume. Goth terry. Goth terry. Socially awkward kid but talented actor. Nick can skateboard because I say so and teaches the others some cool tricks, which lark and sparrow instantly take to it.
"Yeah, you should just die or something."
"Sniffle (goes compeltely off script i dont remember what was supposed to be said)"
"Cut- Wait ron i didnt actually mean that-"
Some cool ass fight scenes like the barry oak confrontation behind the scenes with the props and rpatical effects. The twins have a field day with the blood effects.
The omega daddies are actually good friends outside of acting and they are gossipy old men. Cunty ahh. They like to hang out at cafes and gossip about people. They have quite the fashion sense lmao.
The tower of terry scene actually went through in one take, surprisingly. Ron kept going off script on accident and total awkwardness but it actually made the whole scene more complete.
Red carpet moment with the dads in cool looking suits and ron looking like well, ron. Im sorry ron is my favourite dad.
Henry is actually a vegan in real life, barry oak is not. Man just chomps on chicken wings in front of henry for fun. I hc that barry oak looks like belos toh dont at me.
The deez nuts joke went over so well that everyone constantly tries to deez nuts willy afterwards and he gets insanely paranoid about responding to people. When Willy hit Glenn back with the dragon deez nuts across the floor joke no one was as impressed like "its not the same"
Jodie and glenn arent siblings irl but they get on so well like one even out of acting due to their vastly different methodologies. Lots of fun sibling banter. I hc that jodie just looks like jimmy irl but more cop and buff looking.
The deck of many things episode with the reaper was probably really fun to film with all the effects and stuff.
The FREAKING PYRAMID. Of course they had to film that within the studio but they built a couple of steps for them to stand on. They actually got a water jet of apple juice in the studio. 2/4 of the dads got sick after filming that day.
Scam likely irl is a funny cool uncle archetype. His other roles involve wizardry and funkiness so this one was right up his alley.
I want a couple of shots of just the cast members breaking out in laughter after a particularly insane set of lines. they take SO many shots just to finish filming that scene. Bloopers my beloved you will always be famous.
Paeden bennets and Walter aren't acually related in real life but i hc that the kid playing Paeden is also an orphan and Walter irl adopts him in after filming and developing a bond with each other. Paeden being a giant zombie was probably fun to film like he would make jokes about how small everyone is even though its just cgi and dude is still tiny af irl.
I would like to think that the game at balls deep stadium was filmed at an actual nearby stadium that they rented out and they got to play an actual game of football after all of the shenanigans of filming.
Yeet bigly is actually disabled in real life, both of his lower legs are prostethics and made the attachment to skateboard pretty cool even though it took many, many tried and attempts to not fall flat on his face with some lessons from Nick on how to skateboard.
Glenn's trial arc of course took place in a real courthouse and they made a lot of ace attorney memes and bloopers but also ouch emotional damage. When Glenn read the script about the meth bay prison arc he was woah kinky
Erin o niel is a pretty cool and chill lady who does in fact love nature and would take walks to feel her role out. I hc that she was supposed to die at first during that library fight but she was so popular they overturned the script and look how that worked out for the better.
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This might be because I'm tempted to introduce you and your work to my followers but am personally aware of how even very impressive work (like your GoT langs) can still be a complication for the artist in the present, by virtue of being Past work., but I wanted to ask what your thoughts on that are? like where do you see conlanging in 15 years, as a thing ppl are interested in
These seem to be two different questions, and I wish you would've elaborated a bit more on the first, as it could mean a number of different things. I'm always delighted to talk about old work (although since House of the Dragon is currently airing, Valyrian is kind of current work, isn't it?), because I can remember what it was like to create it. I may not think some language I created a long while back is the best language, but I can remember why I was doing it, what the goals were, and how I executed them, and I can always talk about that. I don't see that as a bad thing. I guess someone might be worried about people only being interested in their old work and not their new, but that's not a big deal. Time usually evens things out, as long as you're still at it. And if you go somewhere new, there will be a new audience to await you and be excited about what you're doing.
Think about something like Twin Peaks, for example. Richard Beymer plays a character named Ben Horne. Twin Peaks was, like, the IT show for a while, and everyone who had a major (or even minor) role in it became famousālike, next level famous (talking about the 90s). For a lot of people, that is how they know who Richard Beymer isāan older guy who played Ben Horne on Twin Peaks. But he also played a character named Tony (i.e. the male lead) in the movie West Side Storyāand, in fact, was nominated for the Golden Globe for best actor. If it's the year 1962 and you're talking about Richard Beymer, you're talking about the West Side Story guy. That was his thing! That was the ONLY thing he was known for! And it was a big thing, and he did a great job. And he did other work in the intervening thirty years between West Side Story and Twin Peaks, but for a while, he was only the West Side Story guy. Then Twin Peaks happens, and younger fans are like, "What's West Side Storyā¦?"
I suppose as an artist there's a concern that if you do it once, you may not be able to do it again. And then let's say you do it twice. Could you do it a third time? And maybe you do it three times, but it was five years, and you were hot then. What about ten years later? Will that be it?
All this stuff is just thinking. It's intangible. If it does nothing to help you, then banish the thinking: Let it in, hear what it has to say, then send it on its way and allow your brain to move on to other things. If your brain gets caught up with thinking like this it won't move on to other things, and those "other things" are what you could be doing now.
The nice thing about creating a language is a language is never done. All the languages I've created for shows are still current, for me. I'm still working on them. None of them have errors or quirks so bad that I don't want to work on them anymore, and I think that's a real sign of success as a conlanger. The languages I created before that, only one would I still work with (Kamakawi); the rest need a total overhaul. (In fact, that was part of the inspiration for LangTime Studio: I wanted to give some of my old languages that I still liked an overhaul. Instead, Jessie and I created brand new ones, and they're even better.)
I don't really know where conlanging will be in 15 years, because right now, it's kind of a mess. There's too much going on and no way to focus in on any one thingāand no way to figure out who's doing what. That means it's harder to find and recognize good stuff. That situation is unsustainable. Conlangers will either give up (imagine a huge crowd gathered to shout for the attention of the queen who's on tour, only the queen never shows up, because there is no queen), or something will happen that allows the community to focus its attention and say, "This is good! Let's look at this for a little bit." Like, music is coming out every day, but we have award shows, we have radio stations, we have movies and shows and commercials that feature music, we have artists curating lists, in addition to self-promotion, of course. Right now we have movies and shows that feature conlangs, but while every show and film has music, not every show and film has a conlang. Then outside of that there's self-promotion. It's not working. Good work isn't being ignored: It's not being found. There's an important difference there. It's not like we all know what the best conlangs are right now and we're choosing not to say anything about them: We literally don't know what or where they are. That's what isn't sustainable.
So yeah, I don't know what's going to happen in the next 15 years. Someone needs to find a solution to this. And it's hard, because there's no one place on the internet where everyone goes. There's no guarantee that anyone's going to see anything. It's not like the old days, where everyone watched what was on TV, and everyone read the newspaper.
Not sure if these were the answers you were looking for, but I hope they serve you well. <3
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Nick Mag Highlights - #118 February 2006
Welcome back to Nick Mag Highlights! Would you believe it: Two of the greatest Nickelodeon shows crossing over in one half-hour special? For the second time? Itās a kidās dream come true! Again! So letās read all about it.
So yeah, sorry for the wait on this one. A couple of IRL setbacks plus taking on a volley of different big personal projects at once resulted in quite a hit towards my motivation. But hey, weāre here now, and Iām happy to get back into it.
Little sneak preview while Iām here: One of the things Iāve been working on is a new NMH Side Issue post! One thatās covering a mag thatās ostensibly part of Nickelodeon history thanks to its connection to a very prolific creative figure at the studio. Very wordy book though, so naturally both reading it and my analysis of it is gonna take longer than normal. And then I gotta do the research and fact-checking and yadda yadda, itāll be ready when it's ready. In the meantime Iāve always got Nickelodeon Magazine to come back to.
Read along if youād like, I think itās the cool thing to do!
Neopets was still Viacom (parent company of Nickelodeon)ās latest big purchase at the time of this magās release, with them having bought it eight months earlier back in June of 2005, so itās not surprising seeing the new blockbuster Neopets thing getting a big āole two page spread right at the beginning of the magazine.
While Neopets is famous for originally being financially supported by scientology, it was Viacom's stint with the brand that actually got me to give the site a try for a short time (thanks to a Burger King promotion of all things, if memory serves me correctly). If they don't delete old, inactive accounts then I hope my T-Rex Neopet has been doing well for itself. They canāt die, right?
I love this ad. Iām not sure what kind of vibe they were going for here but it almost feels kind of dystopian with the polluted-looking air and all the TV screens weirdly protruding out every which way. Adding to that feeling for me was that I initially thought all that shrubbery down below was a huge audience of adoring viewers. Feels like something out of The Running Man. Super cool.
Always important to check out what Nickelodeon itself was doing around the time. I remember being really excited for Drake & Josh Go Hollywood, and seeing how it went on to gross more than 5 million viewers, I guess I wasnāt alone. Really bothers me to find out itās just called Go Hollywood and not Go To Hollywood like I thought it was all these years, but I guess Iāll live.
And speaking of millions of viewers, this section also mentions the then-upcoming SpongeBob SquarePants special āDunces & Dragonsā (oddly not actually referred to here with an actual title), which grossed more than 8 million viewers.
Oh, and itās Black History Month. Yāknow just kind of a footnote slotted in the middle there. You'd think that'd get an article or interview, I donāt know. Iām sure Kyra appreciates the shoutout at least.
Woah. Imagine living in a pre-High School Musical world. Nowadays High School Musical is the made-for-TV-movie that baby made-for-TV-movies want to grow up to be. Now weāve got two sequels, a TV spinoff (a TV spinoff that won five Kidsā Choice Awards apparently, funnily enough), and a mountain of films that tried to cash in on that success. Mostly from Disney Channel themselves. Camp Rock, anyone?
Funny to see the not-Jumanji family classic Zathura listed as Josh Hutchersonās big recognizable role when heād end up co-starring in the critically lauded cultural touchstone The Hunger Games just a few years later. And now heās starring in that Five Nights at Freddyās movie coming out this year. What a career.
Thereās gotta be some irony to me sitting here and enjoying what I probably called the āboring partsā of the magazine back when I was a kid. Cāmon though, this is pretty neat! Iāll run through all the topics real quick if youād like to learn more.
Notes From Underground - The Great Stalacpipe Organ
Still standing to this day, the instrument has been refurbished a couple times since it was featured in this magazine. In 2012 a band by the name of Pepe DeluxĆ© composed and played the first ever song exclusively for the Stalacpipe Organ, called āIn The Caveā and featured it in their album Queen of the Wave. Give it a listen, itās a creepy kind of beautiful. Mustāve been hard to record, too!
Playing With Their Food - The Vienna Vegetable Orchestra
The orchestra is still active and has even done a couple of performances this year! I doubt they still make soup from their instruments though. But to be honest even without having to worry about viral diseases Iām not too interested in soup made exclusively of vegetables that have been blown into for several hours.
Talk About Slow Jamz! - OrganĀ²/ASLSP
Miraculously the performance is still on track. They didnāt play a note this year but the next one is scheduled for February 5th. The second slowest performance of the piece lasted 16 hours and took place last year.
Worldās Hottest Tunes - Fire Organs
I canāt really find much about this one online, but I guess it speaks for itself, doesnāt it?
Take a look at a performance and try not to think about how hot it must be in that auditorium whenever he plays that thing.
Alright, itās time for a confession. You ready to hear the horrible truth? ā¦Okay, here goes:
I donāt know very much about music.
I guess it was probably a bad choice for me to write about a magazine themed around music. I got pretty far without having to disclose my lack of knowledge though, right? And in my defense, Nickelodeon lured me in with that Jimmy Timmy Power Hour cover.Ā
And I mean, donāt get me wrong, I like music. I love a bit of jazz now and then*. But still, none of the names here really ring a bell, so I don't know if any of these answers are ironic or out-of-character or so in-character itās adorable or whatever. At least I can appreciate they spared no expense, they never usually have this many interviews. Thereās even a third page with even more of them if you want to check it out.Ā
*My top jazz favorites are Kim Scott (Spotify) and Pieces Of A Dream (Spotify). If you were curious.
Itās really cool to see something encouraging kids to make their own mix CDs. I do kinda wish there was more than one cover though. Not everybody wants to chill.
Aw man, come to think of it, is Gen-Z the last generation to do personal mixtapes and CDs? Or is that still a thing? Regardless I kind of wish I had gotten into doing that when I was younger, it seems like a fun thing to do between friends. Plus my knowledge of music would probably be way stronger than it is now. What do kids do nowadays, send each other Spotify playlists? I guess that's a bit more convenient.
I think I've talked about these Pop-Tart ads before. They were in these magazines all the time so they mustāve come up already. I think I even gave them some credit. But as attention grabbing as they were I really still don't understand the intention. What's so appetizing about seeing these little guys just get absolutely destroyed all the time? Are kids supposed to think about how theyāre snuffing the life out of their morning Pop-Tarts?
A very awesome and adorable cover we have here, courtesy of Vera Brosgol (author and illustrator of the award-winning Anyaās Ghost, plus Head of Story on Guillermo del Toroās Pinocchio). You can check out her website to see more of her work here.
Nice little comic by Greg Cook. And wouldnāt you know that guyās Wikipedia article has Nickelodeon Magazine mentioned in its first sentence? Thatās cool. Also I feel like the man himself mightāve written his own Wikipedia article. The lack of citations and the way itās written like the āAbout Meā page for a blog gives me that kind of vibe. If so, thanks for remembering us, Greg!
Now hereās some of that Jimmy-Timmy content I was promised! I was starting to get worried.
I find it interesting how well Jimmy and Timmy bounce off of each other, but I guess now that I think about it their shows werenāt that different really, at least in terms of subject matter, were they? In broad strokes theyāre both kids with big egos whose imaginations tend to get them into trouble. And seeing those big egos clash is naturally gonna lend itself to some good comedy.
In regards to the art, I love the warm colors utilized here, itās very cozy. The art throws me off just a smidge though. Absolutely no disrespect to Scott Roberts of course, writer and penciler behind this comic (and also creator of Patty Cake, a recurring comic for Nickelodeon Magazine that weā¦ havenāt actually encountered yet on this blog unfortunately), heās got some great work under his belt, and Timmy and his fairies look as to be expected here. But I do think it was a weird choice making Jimmy look like a Rugrat though. Thatās not just me, right? The second page in particular has him pulling off some serious Rugrats-faces. Maybe Roberts was just doing what he knows, because he actually did tons of work on a Rugrats newspaper comic strip just a couple years before this.
Aside from that, Jimmyās lab is a bit weird. Itās not the usual cave, instead being a regular room with windows and a checkerboard floor? And the exterior shows it to be a wooden cabin? Maybe itās supposed to be the shack thatās built above the lab Jimmy uses as a secret entrance. Doesnāt really matter, I certainly didnāt notice as a kid, but it does make me wonder if the artist wasnāt provided that much reference material.
I love that snail comic so much like you wouldnāt believe.
Throughout the years I always managed to miss out on LEGOās constant edgier reinventions of itself, yāknow like Bionicle or that one about the ninjas. I guess it helps that I was never really into the toy itself. Unlike those previous examples though, Exo-Force here isnāt ringing any bells for me, but I do find it noteworthy how they were trying to go for a more anime/gundam vibe with this one, what with the Japanese affixed to the bottom of the logo and the faux-anime designs of all the main characters. Surprised to see this one didnāt even warrant its own cartoon, instead having its epic storyline played out through a series of commercials. And while I may like an overarching commercial narrative as much as the next guy (anyone remember those Goldfish Cracker commercials that did the same thing?), I bet you any fans of this line were sore it never got the whole TV show package like Bionicle did.
Oh right, Valentineās Day is in February, isnāt that right? How many more years do you think that holiday has, you reckon? Nobody likes it. Itās just a reason to buy more greeting cards and do nice things for people that you probably should just be doing anyway and not need a holiday to tell you to do. Eh, still though I guess if you were in a small class at school this would be a pretty useful sheet of cards.
Skyland, huh? Canāt say it rings a bell, but it certainly looks cool. How did this slip by me? I even had this issue as a kid and watched Nicktoons, so I must have just completely tuned it out. I wonder why?
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Oh, thatās interesting, it seems like it's all done with motion captured 3D animation. Thatās fine, I guess, but that illustration in the magazine had me thinking itād look a bit more like The Last Airbender. Iām impressed that they spared no expense on the story at least. This intro here can barely keep down its exposition to forty seconds!
So, does anyone remember this one? Apparently it was a French production that was licensed to different channels across the world, airing on Teletoon in Canada and CITV in the UK. Iād love to know if it was any good!
Pretty good smorgasbord of facts in this monthās calendar. And I guess a blanket theme is good as any other theme. Ooh, National Pancake Day! What a great month.
The Jimmy-Timmy quiz is fun, but I wish we couldāve gotten an interview with someone a part of the production of the episode or something. Obviously theyāre not going to just interview some random part of the staff (although Iād find that interesting personally), but a voice actor wouldāve been cool. I like how Jimmyās answer considers Sheen a responsibility. Maybe all of Jimmyās town-threatening inventions were just to distract Sheen from causing any real damage. We all know what kind of terror heās capable of.
Wow, Bill Clinton! BC himself! Pretty impressive guest for an issue of Nickelodeon Magazine, I must say. āCourse they got him talking about eating vegetables and exercising instead of something cool, though. It is good to know that being on the receiving end of the most widely-reported-on gobbling in the United States wasnāt enough to get you disqualified from having a spot in Nick Mag.
Another neato guest in theory, Tommy Tallarico is a pretty big name in the video game music space. Heās known for having a hand in loads of different soundtracks over the years and also allegedly being a pathological liar and taking credits for lots of other peoplesā work, which isnāt as nice as the former thing I listed. If youāre interested you can check out more info on the topic in this video here by hbomberguy, which basically runs through a lot of the lies Tallarico has told throughout the years, made as a response to him using legal pressure to get a sound effect he claims to have made removed from the online game Roblox. Oof.
But yeah, to give him some credit, this interview is better than āole Clintās was. At least Tallaricoās talking about the thing he gets paid for instead of vegetables and dieting. And that āWhatās on Marioās iPodā section is pretty good, but considering Tallircoās track record it makes me question the legitimacy of his answersā¦ I always thought Crash Bandicoot was more of a Dead Or Alive fan.
Oh god, not QZ again. I did not miss seeing this freak, Iāll tell you that. Why was anyone encouraging this guy with any more questions? He was getting kids names and addresses and we all sat idly by! I like how he sidesteps half the questions too, only giving a direct answer when it concerns protecting a kid from bullies. Maybe heās not such a bad guy after allā¦
ā¦Nah. Screw him.
If you remember these guys, you qualify for an Apple Jackās discount!
Iām willing to admit as a kid I was more than willing to buy into whatever brands wound up on my TV as long as they had a funky mascot and even funkier commercials (and having a website that sported a suite of Flash games and cartoons certainly helped), but the hijinx of this Rastafarian cinnamon stick and goblin-looking apple particularly stick out to me as some rather memorable marketing. Iād say chalk it up to the distinct claymation style the commercials sported (which Iām pretty sure got replaced with 3D animation at some point, which kinda stinks). I found it funny how the character known as āBad Appleā here eventually got redeemed and just became a friendly competitor that races Cinnamon to the bowl as opposed to the villain heās presented as here. Did the marketing team really not see from the get-go that people might have a problem with a commercial depicting cinnamon and sugar as the good guy and apples as, well, ābadā?
Still, as much as I loved the commercials, I never actually had a single bowl of Apple Jacks as a kid. Shocking, I know, but my friends told me they sucked and I remember reading one particularly nasty long-winded online review that basically said the cereal is garbage, so I stayed away. I eventually did have a bowl or two of the stuff many years later, andā¦ theyāre alright. I will agree with this comic on one thing, Apple Jacks definitely do not ātaste like applesā. In fact, they donāt really taste like anything.
And thatāll do it for this edition of Nick Mag HIghlights! Thanks for sticking around, and I hope you had a fun time going through this issue with me. It had tons of fun stuff (that article on the strange and interesting instruments and that Jimmy-Timmy Power Hour comic were my personal highlights) and hopefully some of you can get more entertainment out of all those musical interviews than I did. We even got a Billy C cameo! It doesnāt get more engaging than an old president, does it?
As well, Iād like to reiterate my apology for the time it took to bring this to you all, and Iām hopeful I can pick the pace back up and rebuild my motivation now that Iāve gotten this finished. Iām looking forward to finalizing my aforementioned new Nick Mag Side Issues post, I think thatāll be pretty interesting and add a little spice of variety to the page. Guess weāll see!
Keep on reading, and maybe listen to your favorite song while youāre at it. Iāll catch you next time!
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Discover Jimmy Page
A complete list of his most famous electric guitars - pt. 2
from pageysartgallery
1953 Fender Telecaster
Finish: Brown
Years used: 1970s and 1980s, itās still in his collection
Jimmy bought this Telecaster in November 1975 and first used it with Zeppelin for āHot Dogā and āTen Years Goneā. Later on, in the 80s, he used it as one of his main guitars with The Firm.
Apparently, he got the guitar from Robb Lawerence, who at one point left a comment on a Led Zeppelin fansite, explaining the story. According to Robb, the Telecaster was acquired with the intent to install the B-Bender system on it immediately.
The Telecaster originally came with a maple neck, which stayed on it up until late 1979. At that point, Jimmy replaced it with the rosewood neck from his 1959 Telecaster from the Yardbirds era.
āI still have it (referring to the Dragon Tele), but itās a tragic story. I went on tour with the '59 Les Paul that I bought from Joe Walsh, and when I got back, a friend of mine had kindly painted over my paint job. He said, āIāve got a present for you.ā He thought he had done me a real favor. As you can guess, I wasnāt really happy about that. His paint job totally screwed up the sound and the wiring, so only the neck pickup worked.
I salvaged the neck and put it on my brown Tele string bender that I used in The Firm. As for the bodyā¦ it will never be seen again! [laughs]ā
ā Jimmy Page
1967 Vox Phantom XII
Finish: Black with a large white pickguard
Years used: Late 1960s to now
Jimmy acquired this guitar while he was working as a studio musician. He first used it in the studio with the Yardbirds, on their album āLittle Gamesā, on the songs āTinker, Tailor, Soldier, Sailorā and āGlimpsesā. Later on, he would use it with Zeppelin, on āLivinā Lovinā Maidā and āThank Youā from Led Zeppelin II, and āStairway to Heavenā from Led Zeppelin IV.
āI used a Fender 12-string in the studio. And before the Fender, I used a Vox 12-string. You can hear the Vox on things like āThank Youā, and āLiving Loving Maidā. On āStairwayā I used both my Vox Phantom that I used on āThank Youā and my Fender Electric XII.
They both sortāve sounded the same. It was more about how they played. They felt different. On āThe Song Remains The Sameā, itās just the Fender.ā
ā Jimmy Page (x)
1952 Gibson Les Paul Standard - āSecond Number Threeā - Used exclusively on the 1977 tour as a backup guitar. Used on āAchilles Last Standā and possibly āHeartbreakerā, but mainly on āOver the Hills and Far Awayā
This guitar was always assumed to be his '69 No3. As more photos/videos became available online in the early 2000's, people noticed slight differences between his '77 red Les Paul and his No3 Les Paul. The main differences are:
- its 50s era Goldtop - re-finished as well, the colour is more cherry red as opposed to the more purple/red of the original No3
- it's a non-pancake body
- slightly smaller headstock
- different binding
This might be the 1952 Les Paul that Jimmy bought in December 1974 from Mike Corby, guitarist of the band āThe Babysā. They deduced that this was the guitar that would become his second red No3. This would also fit in with the time frame as Page would have needed time to refinish and customise it, hence not seen until the '77 tour (acquired too late to be used on the '75 tour, they didnāt tour in '76).
Gibson Les Paul TransPerformance - used on āKashmirā from the 1994 album āNo Quarterā and occasionally for live gigs and in the studio
Finish: Metallic gold
Years used: Early 1990s to now
For better or for worse, Gibson did a lot of experimentation over the decades. Things really became interesting in the late 1980s and the 1990s. With the rise of the companyās Les Paul TransPerformance guitar, Jimmy Page quickly became its endorser. However, reactions to this particular model were very mixed. The TransPerformance guitar has basic features that youād find on most Gibson Les Paul models. Thereās the mahogany body with a maple top, mahogany neck, rosewood fretboard, as well as pretty-looking aesthetic additions, like the metallic golden finish, binding, and trapezoid pearl inlays on the fretboard.
But what was really groundbreaking at the time, was that it features a self-tuning system. This includes special Grover tuning machines and a TransPerformance bridge and tailpiece system. The system also includes controls on the bodyās front side tied to the bridge and tailpiece that can tune-up automatically according to the set parameters.
Jimmy has three guitars with the Transperformance system built-in ā one orange, one gold, and one purple. His favorite among them seems to be the gold one, at least based on how frequently he used it compared to the others.
Gretsch 6122 Country Gentleman
Jimmy used this guitar in the very early 60s, around the time he played with Neil Christian & the Crusaders.
āI went to see Jimmy with Neil Christian in 1961-1962, it was a lunchtime gig at The Boathouse in Kew Bridge. All I saw was this human beanpole with a Gretsch. It was four times bigger than he wasā¦ā
ā An acquaintance of Pageās, āNo Quarter: The Three Lives of Jimmy Pageā
1959 Fender Telecaster - before the dragon design was painted
When Jimmy first got the Telecaster, it featured just a regular white finish. At some point in 1967, he glued eight circular mirrors on the body ā four of them behind the bridge, three below the pickups, and one on top of the body. He was possibly inspired to do this by Syd Barrett of Pink Floyd, who was famous for playing a Fender Esquire with the exact same mirror setup.
That's all - if you made it this far, thank you so much & I hope you enjoyed this!
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you are right, "woke" has truly lost all meaning as a term... one of my new favorite games has a very basic and positive message to it but because the localization inserted some nonsense about a nonbinary character it got labeled as "woke SJW trash" even tho the rest of the script is pretty accurate to the original Japanese
I also saw comments about how just including a gay relationship in this game is "agenda-pushing" like I really don't get that tbqh. it just reminded me of people complaining that the new Zelda game is "woke" because it has a few characters who aren't lily white and Zelda has short hair lmao
LMAO Dying at the "woke" Zelda bc some characters are Black. Isn't that a fantasy game? like, with magic, talking trees, trolls and shit but Black people existing is a reach?? (they did the same for Lord of the Rings TV show)
I think the reluctance of these folks to see non White people in fantasy content is bc White people want to gatekeep fantasy as a 'White only' genre. Which is funny because White people have no problem reappropriating foreign genre for their own gain š
Funny how these woke hunter always forget those Hollywood movies adaptation of foreign stories where the studio ALWAYS need to shove a WHITE hero for some reason or purposely use a story where a White character can outshine others?
Remember the samurai movie with Tom Cruise? 7 years in Tibet? Also Mulan love interest was supposed to be a White man initially, but people complained and it's been scrubbed off. There are whole think piece exposing how the Whites LOVE inserting themselves into POC stories to elevate themselves as heroes. Even woke storyline don't go that far with their non White characters ; they are always confined as side kick and minimum screetime (is it true that all the dark skin characters of the house of dragon ended up dying after the first season?? lmaoooo)
And I always said that the issue wasn't non White people being shoved in "White people story" because when Black Panther happened their were still mad and were seething about that movie catering to Blacks (but don't you dare saying movies featuring mostly White people are catering to White, it will make you an awful wokester lmao). Whites will always feel entitled for other races to relate to their stories, but never the other way around. There's a post floating around cathblr with Catholics raving about Arabs discovering the Lord of The Ring and enjoying it a lot. And I couldn't help but think: would those catholics turn the favor and rave about an Arab movie with islamist undertones...? š lmao.... Those people are soooooo transparent š
Everything is woke if you try hard enough, anyway. Scrotes are seething because they consider some video game female characters are purposely made ugly (like Aloy from Horizon Dawn. A scrote was coping bc the mocap actress was much more beautiful and he couldn't wrap his hand as of why they would change her face to make her look more 'rough' ...when he's just too stupid to grasp that this choice is actually pretty coherent with the storyline since homegirl is nomad WARRIOR.).
I also remember when they made a revamp of Mortal Kombat chara design and changed characters body proportion to become more realistic, scrotes got mad lmao It's hilarious how they think they're really doing something 'counter-culture' but they only show how porn fried they are. There's no way to think this
...is better than that
Btw, all those ANTI praising Japan for being anti woke are up to a very hard wake up call. Many japanese celebrities are vocal LGBT+ supporters, a significant amount of online stars are gay/queer (Ryuchell, Peey, Kemio...). Even recently a member of AAA (a famous pop band) came out as gay š¬ there's a huuuuge push for LGBT visibility into the Japan entertainment right now, so it's obvious they have no idea of what they're talking about... The other day on Twitter I've seen a post summing up why Western conservartard scrotes love Japan
This post was in a thread about nuclear bomb and American burgers saying it was oKay tO kIlLs thOusaNd of CivIlIanS bEcAuse jApan wEre tHe bAd GuYs š¤”
The USA humiliated Japan in the non threatening " tech/anime obsessed pacifists". Unlike other countries that still have a minimum of pride and honour, Japan doesn't remind the USA how bad they are and the unchecked harm they done to them. They are also completely economically submitted to the USA (there are still American base out there.....). So the USA give them a cookie and constantly elevate them as the perfect non White country š
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Garlic Smashed Potatoes Recipes ā Whispering Canyon Cafe
Garlic smashed potatoes are a delicious and easy-to-make side dish that are perfect for any occasion. These potatoes are boiled until tender and then smashed with a fork or potato masher to create a textured and rustic dish that's full of flavor. To make garlic smashed potatoes, start by boiling the potatoes until they are fork-tender. Drain the potatoes and then add butter, minced garlic, salt, and pepper. Mash the potatoes with a fork or potato masher until they are lightly smashed and mixed with the other ingredients. The result is a delicious and flavorful side dish that pairs well with a variety of main courses, such as grilled chicken, steak, or fish. The garlic adds a savory and aromatic flavor to the dish, while the texture of the smashed potatoes provides a satisfying and hearty bite. More Delicious Recipes You Will Love: - French Onion Soup Recipes ā Be Our Guest - General Tso Chicken Recipes ā Nine Dragons - Get Crispy, Healthy Foods With Air Fryer Crisper Tray! Garlic smashed potatoes are also a versatile dish that can be customized to fit your taste preferences. For example, you can add other seasonings and herbs, such as rosemary or thyme, to enhance the flavor. You can also add cheese, bacon, or green onions for additional flavor and texture. Whether you're looking for a quick and easy side dish for a weeknight dinner or a delicious addition to your holiday menu, garlic smashed potatoes are a great option. They are simple to make, full of flavor, and always a crowd-pleaser. Want to get right to the recipe? Click here! Anybody who has been a reader of my website knows one simple, unexplained truthā¦ My readers are borderline obsessed with recipes involving potatoes. I donāt know why. For a long time, I thought everybody was in on it together, deciding to really freak out and get excited over the potato recipes as a jokeā¦Ā After all, the unofficial tradition started with a potato post that was in or around April Fools day a few years ago. But as time has marched on, Iāve just come to learn that my readers just really, really, really love potato recipes. Well, potato lovers rejoiceā¦ Today for my sort-of āAvengersā themed week, I bring you a dish surely to be approved by The Hulk: Garlic Smashed Potatoes. To anybody whoās been to Whispering Canyon Cafe back in the day, these potatoes need no introduction. Served family style in a skillet, they were the carb-loaded anchor to a plate of protein. Perfectly complimenting the juicy and flavor-filled barbecue that Whispering Canyon Cafe is famous for, these soft, creamy, and garlic soaked potatoes were heaven. While they have been replaced in favor of the unpeeled garlic Yukon mash (which are just as nom nom tasty, I might add), I still dream about these potatoes. Since theyāre ridiculously easy to make, and they taste just like the real deal, Iām glad I can now add them to my āoh my goodness, itās 5pm, what am I making for dinner?ā routine. Oh, and I can verify, these are a certified hit with even non-potato loving children. This recipe makes a healthy amount and I came out with no leftovers. Are you a potato lover too? Then you have to check out some of my past potatoĀ recipesĀ including: So letās hear itā¦ Ā Whatās your favorite potato recipe from Disney Parks? Ā And why do you guys love potatoes so much? In addition to the delicious food and recipes, Disney World is also known for its unique dining experiences, such as character dining and themed restaurants. Whether you want to have breakfast withĀ Mickey Mouse, dine in a replica of a sci-fi drive-in theater at Hollywood Studios, or enjoy a meal with an ocean view at theĀ Coral Reef RestaurantĀ in Epcot, there's something for everyone. And with the help ofĀ Recipes TodayĀ and the How to Make category, you can even recreate some of these magical dining experiences in your own home. So why not start planning your next Disney-inspired meal or dining experience today? Read the full article
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@deztell: He doesn't like them because they're monster hunters and he's a vampire, y'all are looking into it too deeply. He's actually racist against gnomes :)
Absolutely NOTHING I said or read was a deep reading hon. This is as shallow as it gets.
Please show some basic reading comprehension:
Astarion literally says he was almost murdered by a group of gur, and was "saved" by Cazador who made him his spawn.
The game is leaning into the (acknowledged!) stereotypes that travelling peoples are "vagrant cutthroats," by making them the people who left Astarion for dead as a *regular elf.* every single stereotype mentioned is a reflection of real world anti-romani racism.
Astarion literally says Cazador only sent a "gur monster hunter" BECAUSE Astarion associates them with his averted death/turning, and because he thinks of them all as thieves and possible murderers. He thinks because one group of people were criminals the entire ethnic group is like that.
He tells you he WILL hold all Gur responsible for his almost death and turning, despite it being centuries later.
.....now larian did not invent the existence of the "gur" in faerun, but like.....the idea that a nomadic people stereotyped as thieves and criminals are the lackeys of a powerful vampire is literally part of the Dracula novel's VERY WELL KNOWN anti-romani racism.
And when I say the Gur are a fantasy analog of the Romani people within Faerƻn and have been well before Larian, I mean the 1996 D&D Hero's Lorebook described them as "g-psy-like," and in the 1999 Dragon Magazine Annual (#4) they are directly compared to the Roma who are described as "the g-psies of medieval Europe":
Page 29. And in case you were confused, I was insinuating above that the name "gur" feels based on the slur "g-p" (short for g-psy).
So anyways when I say Larian studios didn't have to use an older fantasy ethnic group analog established in D&D lore, in exactly the same way Bram Stoker was racist in the novel Dracula I mean that literally.
There was absolutely no reason to use the concept of the gur explicitly to make them the fantasy version of Bram Stoker's racist caricatures and then have one of the companions be like "I think the stereotype they're all vagrant cut-throats is TRUE and ALSO I blame literally all of them for nearly killing me."
The only "deep" thing about any of this that I can possibly say is read between the lines: The whole thing was a set-up by Cazador because again this is literally lifted from Dracula. In Dracula, the count's minions/servants are a group of "g-psies" who do his bidding and help him.
In Astarion's telling, Cazador coincidentally shows up right after a "group of gur" nearly murder him in Baulder's Gate. Then Cazador sends Gur hunters after him to track Astarion down.
None of this was ACTUALLY coincidental, it's pretty obvious that as a parallel to Dracula, the Gur who nearly killed Astarion were always in the employ of Cazador, because again they're literally lifting the evil caricature of a travelling ethnic group being the henchmen of a great evil (in this case: a vampire).
Cazador had his gur servants nearly kill Astarion, and used that as leverage to turn him into a vampire spawn - it was be turned or die. Thus he also sends Gur servants to hunt Astarion down.
You'll notice that's why I had the option to point this out ā that Cazador's appearance was "convenient."
Since they reused a racist trope from the most famous vampire novel in existence, it wasn't hard to figure the subtext here. Astarion doesn't seem to even consider this (it was a set up from start to finish) and again he straight up is willing to hate an entire ethnic group of people for centuries, insinuating that everyone within group is as terrible as all the prejudices say and are at a default always as morally bad as his would-be killers had been. By virtue of being people from x group, he believes they are inherently bad in perpetuity (even though the would-be killers are probably long dead, he thinks every gur is still a bad and criminal person). and he makes it pretty clear he sees the guy hunting him's ethnicity as evidence his hiring is an intentional choice because he thinks they're all bad people.
Soooo uh spoilers for Baulder's Gate 3 fantasy racism (aka they kept the racist parts of Dracula lore and filed the serial numbers on how dracula and other vampire legends treat Romani people):
....Was anyone going to tell me Astarion is outright racist or....? I've seen SO MANY people gush over his character and his romance but no one mentioned his tragic backstory also involves being attacked by a "group of gur," which are a group of "traveling people," whose stereotypes include basically every anti-romani stereotype ever.
...was this at all necessary as part of the subplot here, like...could we have not done this?
Like holy shit.
...y'all still enjoy this dude???
Edit: I am not Romani and I can't say how anyone Romani or from any other travelling communities would personally feel about this, but I am Jewish, and if a fantasy game was like: "yeah here's this character who's racist against theā," *checks smudged ink on hand* "Uhhhh, the Kerks who ganged up on him and nearly murdered him. Y'know, the kerks! who are rumored to drink the blood of children, control the government secretly, have large noses, that whole thing?" I would think that was extremely fucking shitty and didn't need to be in the game.
Like it's just so blatant the way they present this? There was no need to do anything other than "I was attacked by bandits and would have died."
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We had the pleasure of interviewing BEGINNERS over Zoom video! Difficult times can make or break people. As a society, we've been going through doomsday fatigue, whether since the pandemic started, the Trump administration took office, or before that even. Some people have been struggling more than others for a long time. On top of it all, the rent is too damn high, our rights are falling away, the world is on fire (literally and figuratively), and it feels like everything is entirely out of control. The tiniest thing could be that last straw that separates any of us from our sanity. For BEGINNERS, the alt-pop project of L.A.-based Samantha Barbera, one way to deal with those feelings of despair made itself abundantly clear: say f*ck it. The extra indignant sting on top of everything inspired almost a superhero origin story, whether she's the hero or an agent of chaos to be seen. In addition to all that, Barbera went through a breakup during what felt like the implosion of the world we'd known while watching her rights as a queer woman shrink. Instead of imploding, she got into the studio. And that's how BEGINNERS' If the World Is Ending EP was conceived: as an explosion. Barbera is always writing songs, and putting this record together came after a steady stream of collaborations in studios all over the West Coast. The lead single, "I Hate That I Love Brooklyn," is a raucous anthem full of spikey punk rock guitar that represents the spikey feeling of a toxic relationshipāwith a person, with the news, with a whole damn city or country. The song started with a hat. No, literally. Producer/Artist and frequent collaborator Matias Mora (K. Flay, Broods, Birds of Prey: And the Fantabulous Emancipation of One Harley Quinn,) had a blinged-out hat with the word Brooklyn on it and convinced everyone that it had to be where the song was set. For Barbera, collaboration is the key to success. She co-produced and co-wrote all of the songs, but those intimate moments of sharing her personal stories with her collaborators helped tap into a sense of connection that brings her art to life. Over eight months, the World is Ending EP was written and recorded in various home studios. BEGINNERS is a DIY project with punk roots spanning multiple scenes and genres. It has always been fully independent with no record label or advances, but with those all-important master rights and creative control. The project has seen massive success in the world of music syncs. Disney used the song "Start a Riot" in the trailer for the 2021animated feature Raya and the Last Dragon. It promoted outreach and interest from new fans worldwide who searched the song on the internet and commented en masse. Apple also tapped BEGINNERS for three ad campaigns, and New Balance had the band perform in a commercial alongside a slew of famous women Olympic athletes. The music has also been played in ads from Target, Samsung, and Adobe, plus in numerous shows including The Walking Dead, The L Word, and the Netflix series Money Heist and Elite. In Netflixās Sex/Life, the band got a name drop and a full, two-minute-long dance sceneāan unheard-of placement. We want to hear from you! Please email [email protected] . www.BringinitBackwards.com #podcast #interview #bringinbackpod #BEGINNERS #TheWoldIsEndingEP #NewMusic #zoom Listen & Subscribe to BiB https://www.bringinitbackwards.com/follow/ Follow our podcast on Instagram and Twitter! https://www.facebook.com/groups/bringinbackpod
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Artistās Spotlight - Steorie
Drum roll, please!! It is my great pleasure to introduce as our first artist interviewed in this new series, the one, the only, Steph aka @steorie! Do you want to know more about one of the most prolific artists in the fandom, the one behind several fandom-famous fanart (including our lovely icon)? Then wait no more! Enjoy her interview (and go follow her, in the odd chance you donāt already).
S: Ok, uhm, where to start? š Iām a tattoo artist from Germany and try everything to get my studio going right now. Other than that Iām either reading or drawing in my free time. Iām boring like that.
GT: How did you become a tattoo artist?
S: Oh my, I kinda stumbled into this. I was very unhappy with my job back at the time and a friend of mine (who is heavily tattooed) said that if I can draw I could tattoo it too. (which isnāt all that easy in the end š
) But yea, I went and started an apprenticeship in a studio for a few months, then quit my job and started working as a tattoo artist full time. And Iāve been doing that for a good 3 1/2 years now.
GT: Has it paid off?
S: Oh most definitely. One of the best decisions Iāve ever made. :)
GT: I gather you've always been artistic. Did you take any art classes or just practiced by yourself?
S: I never went to an art school. I just have always been drawing since I can remember. :) I love watching livestreams of other ppl drawing/creating things, though. I learnt a lot that way.
GT: Do you remember when you started doing fanart? Or at least doing it consciously?
S: Hmm, I think proper fanart that wasnāt some horrible doodles where no one could see what it was supposed to be, might be fanart for sailor moon and dragon ball. š Think I was around 11/12? But Iām not really sure though. š
GT: Hahaha I'm sure your doodles were still great. But omg, two of my favorite animes! Who are your favourite characters on them?
S: Usagi and Rei. <3 their friendship was everything to me. I also love Vegeta! I have a soft spot for mean looking ppl with a big heart. ā¤ļø
GT: Love Rei! I'm an Aries like her, so I had something to relate to her. And I love love love Vegeta, though my favorite is Trunks. But Vegebul remains one of my favorite ships.
Do you remember your first ships ever on any show?
S: Vegeta and Bulma are one of my all time fav OTPs. Also Seiya and Usagi are I think, my first ever ship, back when I didnāt even know what shipping was. š
GT: Nice to know we have two OTPs in common! What are some of your other ships? Do you still make fanart for them as well?
S: I dont have a lot of shows that im invested in THAT much that i have the urge to draw fanart for it. But im still madly in love with Agron and Nasir from the Starz Show Spartacus. (Everyone needs to watch this tbh!)
Another one of my first otps in a show are Michael and Maria from the original Roswell Show back in the 2000. They had the best chemistry too. :)
GT: How would you describe your fanart style?
S: Uhā¦oh my, let me think. šš¤Iām a big ol romantic deep down in my heart. lol I guess that shows in my style? Also I love bright colors. I want people to start smiling when they see my art. šā¤ļø
GT: I would say the colors definitely are your most easily recognizable attribute!
Walk us through your process, please.
S: I have to admit that I never do any sketches tbh. I just start directly with the lineart once I got inspired with an idea and go for it. I mostly do digital art. I work on an iPad Pro and use the procreate app. I have a lot of back and forth going on when I start to color. I use lots of different layers and settings and fool around with the colors and filters until I like what I see. Oh my gosh, Iām so bad at explaining. In the end I just BS my way through art and hope for the best.Ā
GT: And what does inspire you? Where do you get your idea from?
S: I mostly get inspired by the show itself. But there are so many mindblowing fanfictions out there as well that constantly give me ideas. Also music and the lyrics of songs I love. :)
GT: How often do you start a new piece? And, on average, how long does it take you to complete it?
S: I usually donāt work on more than one piece at a time. I need to focus on one and donāt want to work on anything else before I finish the current drawing. I usually need a week, maybe two? Depends on how detailed the drawing is going to be, if Iām going to color it, if I will add a background and so on. :) My submission for the Gallavich zine (which you guys will hopefully hold in your hands soonish!) took me about 28 hours for example.
GT: Wow! That's dedication! And it shows.
Do you take prompts? What about commissions?
S: I donāt have enough time for requests. :( but I do take commissions from time to time if I can manage it next to my main job. :)
GT: What are some of your own favorite Gallavich fanarts?
S: Definitely the one you are using as an icon right now. And maybe one I did back in 2014 when I first started watching the show. Itās of them from season one, sharing a smoke in their winter coats. :)
GT: They're both great! And once more, thank you for letting me use your art as an icon.
What are some of the other people in the fandom you admire?
Anyone goes, not only here either, and not just artists.
S: You are very welcome. :))
Oh, there are so many talented people out who make the fandom such a special place. Let me think for a second.
Art wise Iām in love with Luluās (@luluxaā) painting. The way she colors her pieces is absolute art goals. So very impressive. Also she adds so many details and makes it such an experience to look at her art. Phenomenal!cā¤ļø I also adore Mitchellās (@psychicskulldamageā) art! His chibi comics are sooooo freaking adorable and funny! The style is also so unique and it brings me so much joy whenever he shares something new. āŗļøš
Another huge inspiration and talent I admire is Gray (@gallavichyā). Her stories just go straight to my heart and I have taken a lot of inspiration for drawings from her stories. The emotions she inflicted in me with her writing is unbelievable.
There are so many more ppl who needs to be mentioned but these three immediately come to mind. :)
GT: When did you first start watching Shameless?
S: I started back in 2014, when season 4 aired.
GT: And what attracted you to Ian and Mickey's relationship?
S: Well, first of all, the chemistry between Noel and Cam is just sooo good and they are both so amazing together. Itās so much fun to see them together on screen. I fell in love with Ian and Mickeyās teasing, bickering and how they fought so hard at such a young age to be together, in whatever way they could be at certain times. The connection they shared, even if they were apart and couldnāt be with each other, it was always obvious to them that they were each otherās person though. And that fascinated me and I was in deep. :ā)
GT: Did you join the fandom right away? How was the fandom back then different from now?
S: Omg itās been so long. š I was still very much into Spartacus at the time and only sloooooowly stepped into shameless. But the fandom was immediately so very welcoming and supportive, I was in deep quickly. lol I would say the fandom hasnāt changed much? At least from what I experienced. Still lots of amazing art, stories, discussions and memes going around, next to ppl fighting tooth and nail about certain topics. š
We are a lot of very passionate people, so it never gets boring. šā¤ļø
GT: Truly.
You mentioned the fandom being welcoming and supportive. Have the comments on your art always been positive?
S: Surprisingly, yes! The art I made during s4-5 for shameless is still my most popular shameless related stuff, if we take a look at the notes at least. It really blew my mind.
GT: Let's go back to Shameless. What's your favorite season of the show?
S: I would have to say season 4. It was just phenomenal. From the acting, to the story telling, to the whole mood of the season. I was just so invested in everyone's storyline. Frank and his failing liver, Fiona in jail and how she endangered Liam, Debs slowly becoming a young woman, SHEILA, even Sammi was fun to watch and her storyline with Frank really got to me, how she showered him and was there to bring his drinking buddies from the alibi to Sheilaās house when he was too weak to make it there on his own. Of course I donāt have to mention how brilliant yet gut wrenching Ian and Mickeyās journey throughout the season was. Just chefs kiss on all fronts.
GT: I just love Sheila.
Do you have a favorite episode and/or scene?
S: I mean my fav episode has to be 10.12. :)
GT: I think we all collectively died when we watched that!
What did you think of the ending?Ā
S: Tbh, yes. As far as it concerns only Mickey and Ian. (I didnāt like all the endless open endings for everyone else though) Their future looks so bright right now. I couldnāt ask for more. Iām sure they will have a good, sweet life together. <3
GT: Do you have any headcanons for their future?
S: Iām sure, they will expand their business as they mentioned in 11.10. Hire some guys, buy more cars and so on. I could imagine them each doing something different later on though and only function as the bosses of the transport business. I hope Ian can work in the EMT, nurse field again somehow? And as for Mickey, I could see him do more with his passion for art. Maybe he will work as a tattoo artist himself one day. šā¤ļø
GT: I agree, I'd also love for Ian to go back to being an EMT, he was actually good at it. And hell yes to tattoo artist Mickey!
S: Other than that I think they will eventually move back to the South Side again, maybe buy a house? And I hope they are gonna travel together once their probation is over. See the world and everything it has to offer. :ā) Maybe visit Mandy, wherever she is and then Fiona in Florida.
GT: I so wish they'd at least mentioned Mandy again!
If you could go back and change one thing in canon, what would it be?
S: I think I wouldnāt change anything? Well, obviously I wish I could undo any harm ever done to them, but thatās not how it works. Yea, I think I wouldnāt change a thing storytelling wise. I would have wanted to see them on THE date. No matter which season but it would have been some nice fanservice if they had shown them at sizzlers or something else on a date. āŗļø
Okay wait.
Ian sleeping with that woman in season 7. Cause I think he was always sure about his sexuality and it was kind of unnecessary? (You could maybe link it back to his bipolar and him being kinda already a bit unbalanced after the fight with Caleb and maybe his meds didnāt work properly anymore, but even then Iām not that sure he would have done it?)
GT: What's the most challenging thing about creating fanart about them?
S: Itās the coloring for me. I can do lineart for hours and hours but once itās time for color Iām like ā¦lmao
GT: And what's the most fun part?
S: Oh definitely the hair.ā¤ I loooooove drawing hair. And Ian's and Mickey's are kinda unique, which makes it even more fun. š
GT: What are your favorite themes of tropes to draw?
S: Uh, I donāt have any? š³
GT: Hahah, that's ok. Great, actually. But are there any themes or tropes you won't do?
S: Uh, I dunnoā¦do you have examples of what kind of tropes are out there?š
GT: Well, for instance, I know you didn't use to make smut art until very recently. What made you decide to go for it? (not that we're complaining)
S: Ah, i get it now. Well, Iām still very picky about nsfw stuff. I usually prefer to leave some things to the imagination, you know. But i kinda got bored a bit, drawing always the same kinda stuff and you can learn so much about anatomy if you draw ppl being intimate with each other! š So yea,i learnt once again to never say never.
GT: Hahah
About about future works. Do you have any WIPs or ideas for future art?
S: I have a few things I wanna draw (but so little time.) I also work on a fun commission right now. If ppl are interested in WIPS or something like that, I sometimes post WIP stuff on my twitter. :)
GT: Nice to know!
Same as here right, @steorie?
S: Yes. :)
GT: Speaking of, I meant to ask you, why steorie? Is it a combination of your name and something else?
S: Haha yes, actually. š
itās so lame. I always made a typo when writing my name on the keyboard when I was younger and Steph most often became Steo. The rie got added cause I liked the sound of it. ššš
GT: Well, it's definitely unique!
That's about it, love! Thank you so much for being the first in this series!
Leave a message to your numerous fans.
(I'm not joking btw)
S: Thank u so very much for reaching out and having this fun chat with me. :)
Just thanks to everyone for the constant support over the years. I read each and every tag and comment you guys leave on my stuff! Thank you, thank you! ā”
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Wish Upon a Star
Our childhoods began with the magic that was found within these movies. Whether it be Disney, Pixar, or Studio Ghibli, our love has not once wavered. Weāve grown, and dare we say that weāve matured, but thereās still a special place in our hearts for our favorite movies.
Except, these movies now have a twist.
We are no longer kids.
Welcome to Wish Upon a Star, where your favorite childhood movie finally grew up.
Disclaimer: The following stories are a combination of SFW, NSFW, or a combination of both.
Wish Upon A Star is collaboration of works containing stories based on some of our favorite movies from Disney, Pixar, and Studio Ghibli.
Writers from both the BTS Fic Hub and BTS Smut Hub servers (founded by @gukyiāā) have come together to write stories for the month of January. While this event is not directly affiliated with these servers, please feel free to check them out!
Name of the Game by @ggukcangetitāāāā
Movie: Anastasia
Starring: Seokjin and Reader
Summary: The Hotel - Strange, The Manager - Far Too Charming, The Situation - Dire, The One in Trouble - You.
Rating: NSFW
Being Released to a Theater Near You: January 9th.
Two Birds, One Cake: by @pajaritojināā
Movie: Brave
Starring: Prince Seokjin and Witch Reader
Summary: After Seokjin fails to return his mother to her human state because Y/N gave him the wrong spell, he is forced to release the Queen into the wilderness whilst he tracks down Y/N.
Rating: NSFW
Being Released to a Theater Near You: January 20th.
That Famous Happy Ending by: @jinpanmanāā
Movie: Enchanted
Starring: Seokjin and Reader
Summary: You don't know what you expected when you followed the Prince to Andalasia... but of all things, you didn't expect to fall for him and his kingdom so quickly.
Rating: SFW
Being Released to a Theater Near You: January 21st.
The Medallion Calls by: @pajaritojināā
Movie: Pirates of the Caribbean
Starring: Captain Seokjin and Governor Reader
Summary: Upon Seokjinās wash up to shore after months of being lost in a wrecked boat, the town is attacked by a crew of pirates. Kidnapping Governor Y/L/N Y/N, the crew of pirates flee ā leaving her friends and Seokjin to rescue her and keep the town at peace.
Rating: NSFW
Being Released to a Theater Near You: January 29th.
The End of the Fucking World (or: the Alpacalypse) by: @hauntedliliesā
Movie: The Emperor's New Groove
Starring: Seokjin and Reader
Summary: Over the past few years your life has been slowly falling apart. You didn't think it could get any worse ā until your father comes home with a talking llama alpaca who claims he's the emperor of a lost civilization. But is he really who he says he is?
Rating: NSFW
Being Released to a Theater Near You: January 22nd.
The Ghosts of Daegu Town by: @cremeandsugaāā
Movie: Monsters Inc.
Starring: Ghost Yoongi and Phasmophobic Reader
Summary: For the last 18 years, Min Yoongi had been appointed Resident Ghoul for his Scare Ratings. He managed to scare the life out of everyoneā¦except when your door came down before him.
Rating: NSFW
Being Released to a Theater Near You: January 24th.
Second Star to the Right by: @thatlongspringnightāā
Movie: Peter Pan
Starring: Yoongi and Reader
Summary: Min Yoongi never believed in magic, but all it takes is a found shadow and one very frustrating girl to turn his world upside down. The real question remains: Will he keep that magic in his heart and choose to stay in Neverland, or will he abandon this magical world and the girl he's grown to love?
Rating: Combo
Being Released to a Theater Near You: January 3rd.
Basil & Beliefs by: @cremeandsugaāā
Movie: Ratatouille
Starring: Sous Chef Yoongi and Heir Reader
Summary: When the long lost daughter of Gusteau reappears and gets hired at his restaurant, she is expected to stay quiet and stay out of the spotlight ā but her and her server friend Seokjin canāt do anything to stay out of the eyes of the sous chef, Min Yoongi.
Rating: NSFW
Being Released to a Theater Near You: January 14th.
A Restless Slumber by: @wwillowwāā
Movie: Sleeping Beauty
Starring: Yoongi and Reader
Summary: When one of you is always asleep, spending quality time together becomes easier to do in dreamworld.
Rating: NSFW
Being Released to a Theater Near You: January 1st.
Coral Subconscious by: @hermosohoseokāā
Movie: Finding Nemo
Starring: Mermaid Hoseok and Mermaid Reader
Summary: When Y/L/N Y/N swims past Hoseokās reef and saves his mother from the teeth of their terrorizing resident barracuda, he canāt help but feel indebted.
Rating: NSFW
Being Released to a Theater Near You: January 15th.
Cactus by @hesperanthaāāā
Movie: Fantasia
Starring: Hoseok and Reader
Summary: Meeting a stranger at the club turns into an adventure. Starring Mickey!Hoseok, featuring Yensid!Namjoon.
Rating: NSFW
Being Released to a Theater Near You: January 2nd
Bare Necessities by: @hermosohoseokāā
Movie: Jungle book
Starring: Bear Aspect Hoseok and Adult Mowgli Reader
Summary: After Y/Nās life is threatened by resident Tiger Aspects Yoongi and Taehyung, Y/N is forced to vacate the jungle and leave behind her friends. Along the way, she finds the bear that saved her as a baby.
Rating: NSFW
Being Released to a Theater Near You: January 27th.
Smutocchio by @jinpanmanāā
Movie: Pinocchio
Starring: Hoseok and Reader
Summary: You didnāt mean to fall for the growing dick man.
Rating: NSFW
Being Released to a Theater Near You: January 13th.
A little less than 101 Meetings to fall in love: by @thatlongspringnightāā
Movie: 101 Dalmatians
Starring: Namjoon and Reader
Summary: Kim Namjoon has seen enough of the world to know two thing, dogs always look like their owners, and he's going to be perennially single. A chance meeting at the park changes at least one of those ideas forever.
Rating: Combo
Being Released to a Theater Near You: January 10th.
The Aftermath: by @queridonamjoonāā
Movie: Big Hero 6
Starring: Engineer Namjoon and Friend Version Tadashi Reader
Summary: After Y/N dies in an attempt to save Namjoon, his dreams are nothing more than memories of her and their adventures together ā so he builds Y/N prototypes for every scenario, in which he will always be able to save her.
Rating: NSFW
Being Released to a Theater Near You: January 26th.
One Cube At A Time: by @queridonamjoonāā
Movie: Wall-E
Starring: Cyborg Namjoon and Cyborg Reader
Summary: Namjoon is the only functioning being left on planet Earth ā imagine his surprise when he is made aware of a completely different world just a few galaxies away.
Rating: NSFW
Being Released to a Theater Near You: January 11th.
Otherworldly Lovinā by @thatmultifandomhoeāā
Movie: Flubber
Starring: Alien Taehyung and Human Reader
Summary: Not only did he crash land into you yard, but he also crashed right into your heart...among other places.
Rating: NSFW
Being Released to a Theater Near You: January 6th.
In The Doghouse: by @mariposataeāā
Movie: Lady & the Tramp
Starring: Dog Hybrid Taehyung and Dog Hybrid Reader
Summary: After Y/N finds herself in some hot water with Jungkook and her housemates, she must trust from afar as they find a mate for her in a serial monogamist with a knack for knocking up.
Rating: NSFW
Being Released to a Theater Near You: January 25th.
Bad Stitch 2.0: by @jinpanmanāā
Movie: Lilo and Stitch
Starring: Taehyung and Reader
Summary: You and Taehyung finally get the house to yourselves and youāre not going to let it go to waste.
Rating: NSFW
Being Released to a Theater Near You: January 5th.
Blood from The Emperor: by @mariposataeāā
Movie: Mulan
Starring: Solider Taehyung and Solider/Princess Reader.
Summary: Y/L/N Y/N is the only daughter to The Emperor, and when she escapes her luxurious life in the palace to join the military, Kim Taehyung is the one to discover her.
Rating: NSFW
Being Released to a Theater Near You: January 12th.
Had it Been Another Day by @ggukcangetitāā
Movie: The Princess and the Frog
Starring: Taehyung and Reader
Summary: When the universe hated you enough to pair you with the most obnoxious guy in your class, for a project that would decide your future but had no such implications for him.
Rating: NSFW
Being Released to a Theater Near You: January 16th
Fairy Wings: by @ezralia-writesāā
Movie: Tinkerbell
Starring: Taehyung and Reader
Summary: "You should have never crossed the border," he choked out, "I should've known better to stop this before it even began."
Rating: SFW
Being Released to a Theater Near You: January 30th.
Unholy Lightning: by @sunnydelightjimināā
Movie: How to Train Your Dragon
Starring: Lightfury Hybrid Jimin and Nightfury Hybrid Reader
Summary: Y/L/N Y/N was taught to soar in the clearest of skies and attack in the deadliest situations ā crazy how she has a tendency to flip those in her mind.
Rating: NSFW
Being Released to a Theater Near You: January 17th.
Chasing Waves by @magicalcrwnāā
Movie: The Little Mermaid
Starring: Jimin and Reader
Summary: From a young age, their curiosity grows stronger. For the human princess who has always been interested in the oceanās secrets, for the merprince who has always been interested in the surfaceās life. What would happen once they finally chase the waves to sate their curiosity?
Rating: SFW
Being Released to a Theater Near You: January 18th.
Lava In The Afternoon: by @sunnydelightjimināā
Movie: The Incredibles
Starring: Immortal Superhero Jimin and Immortal Villain Reader
Summary: Y/L/N Y/N has terrorized the City of Seoul for generations alongside her friends ā and Jimin has been tired of fighting her time and time again.
Rating: NSFW
Being Released to a Theater Near You: January 28th.
The First Snow: by @carinojungkookāā
Movie: Bambi
Starring: Rabbit Aspect Jungkook and Deer Aspect Reader
Summary: When the daughter of The Great Prince is presented before the forest on the day of the First Snow, Jungkook finds himself enamored with the doe eyes filled with fire.
Rating: NSFW
Being Released to a Theater Near You: January 19th.
The Fourth Unforgivable by @ggukcangetitāā
Movie: The Lion King
Starring: Jungkook and Reader
Summary: Seven years is a long time. Enough to bring about many changes - new laws, dangerous associations, and the return of the one you had forced yourself to forget.
Rating: NSFW
Being Released to a Theater Near You: January 23rd
Moves Like An Ape, Looks Like a Man by @carinojungkookāāā
Movie: Tarzan
Starring: Tarzan Jungkook, and Animal Researcher Reader,
Summary: When animal researcher best friends Y/L/N Y/N and Kim Namjoon are sent on an expedition to gather information on the gorillas of West Africa, they arenāt expecting anything but ā and yet, are met with none other than Jeon Jungkook.
Rating: NSFW
Being Released to a Theater Near You: January 8th.
Abstract Thought: by @milktbabyāā
Movie: Inside Out
Starring: Emotion OT7 and Student Reader
Summary: When Y/L/N Y/N is leaving her hometown of Busan for university, she is faced with a series of unexpected events that make her realize sheās not where she needs to be.
Rating: NSFW
Being Released to a Theater Near You: January 31st.
Youāre never too old to find yourself wishing upon a star.
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ooh i need mason dating a famous actress concepts,like maybe she acted in house of the dragon and because he is such a big fan of game of thrones he is fangirling over his girlš
omg you just know heād be your biggest fan being so so supportive š„ŗ and heād always ask you if he could join you at the studio or on set when youāre filming because he wants to see you do it in real life and heād loooove to tag along and support you in any way he can
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Muppet Oc:Petunia
Name: Petunia Perkins Nicknames: Petunes(By Some Of The Muppets) Sweetie, Sweetheart, Honey,(By Miss Piggy) Darling, Dear, My Dear, Dearest, Dear, Love, My Love,(By Uncle Deadly) Gender: Female. Birthplace: Boston New York. Species: A Sheep Lamb. Sexuality: Bisexual And Polyamorous Personality: Shy, Soft-Spoken, Intelligent, Loving, Helpful, Sweet, Creative, Helpful. Hard-Working. Autistic,
Appearance: A Young Magenta Colored Sheep Lamb With Soft Seafoam Green Eyes Wearing A Light Aquamarine Colored And Sequin Decaled Blouse And Teal Colored Skirt While Maintaining A Light Sapphire Purse Around Her Waist, And Yellowish Blond Hair Tied In A Bun And With Some Peach Colored Highlights In It.
Family: Rocky Perkins(Father) Scarlet Perkins(Mother) Jade Perkins(Older Sister) Trixie Perkins(Eldest Sister)
Interests: Drawing, Sketching, Reading, Singing, Being With Friends, Music.
Likes: Singing, The Muppets, Helping Out Others, Drawing And Sketching, Reading, Going On Adventures, Cute Animals,
Dislikes: Any Of Her Friends In Danger, Getting Hurt Or Upset. Mean People, Bullies, Bad Guys, Making Mistakes, The Moopets, Constantine, The Muppirates(She's Neutral With Them)
Romantic Partner: Uncle Deadly And Sam The Eagle.
History: Petunia Was Born And Raised In Boston New York With Her Mother Who Was A Pawn Shop Boutique Owner Selling Many Gems And Crystals, Her Father Who Was A Con Artist, And Her Two Older Sisters Jade And Trixie, Petunia Was The Youngest Daughter Of The Family And The Runt Of Her Family, And Having Autism Herself She Was Always So Shy And Self Conscious About Herself Making Her A Bit Anti Social, However She Was Very Good Drawing Sketches Showing Her Creative Side. How She Came To Be Part Of The Muppets:As Petunia Grew Older, She Decided To Start An Independent Life Of Her Own, So She Took A Train From Boston New York All The Way To L.A California Where She Made Herself Comfortable At A Nice Little Apartment, While There Petunia Noticed A Sign Saying ''Workers For The Muppets Needed.'' The Little Sheep Lamb Knew This Was Her Chance To Show Her Special Talents Especially With A Famous Group Like The Muppets, So She Went To The Muppets Studios And Was Hired As A Sketch Artist For Dress Designs And Outfits And Became Part Of The Team. While Working For The Muppets She Became Quickly Friends With Them As Like A Second Family To Her. Petunia Often Looked Up To Kermit And Saw Him As An Father Figure To Him, She Also Looked Up To Miss Piggy As Well Seeing Her As An Older Sister Figure As They Would Bond Together, Have Girl Nights Out And Chatting About The Gossip Going On And Of Course, Talking About Their Boyfriends. She Saw Fozzie, Gonzo, Pepe, Rizzo, Walter, And Scooter As Her Older Brother Figures, As She Came Across Uncle Deadly, She Was Stunned Of His Appearance From Such A Debonair And Bold Dragon, With Deadly Surprised And Relived By The Fact Petunia Didn't Run Away From Him Or Become Scared Like Other Muppets Do, And They Fell In Love Together, With Petunia Often Helping Deadly With Some Wardrobe Designs, When Sam First Met Petunia, He Wasn't Sure To Make Her Thinking She Might Be Another Silly Weirdo Muppet Like The Others, But As Time Went On, He Noticed Despite Being Naive And Ditzy She Was Sweet And Smart As Well, And Often Thinks To Himself ''At Least She's A Cute Weirdo.'' And The Two Fell In Love As Well.
Voice Claim: I Was Thinking About Either Melissa Rauch(Bernadette From Big Bang Theory) Or Kate Micucci( The Voice Of Sadie From Steven Universe And Webby From Ducktales 2017) Would Fit Her Voice Very Well,
And Well I Guess That's It, Hope You Guys Enjoyed My Muppet Oc Bio. Sorry If It Looks Awkard But I Tried My Best. If You Have Any Questions Or Thoughts About Her, Don't Be Afraid To Ask!
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A question about Disney/Pixar films
So I was just told by someone due to the most recent trailer for a Pixar film, this one called Turning Red, that they have a problem, as do many non-white Disney fans, with Disneyās habit of making minority main characters somehow not be themselves, like in their own skin throughout the majority of their animated films. So I went and looked at the history of Disney films for the last 21 years, so for the entire century thus far. What I found, not counting Enchanto and Turning Red, the two most recently announced films, is that in six cases, those being Coco, The Princess and the Frog, Soul, Brother Bear, Luca and The Emperorās New Groove (or if you prefer since Kuzco was played by David Spade, Spies in Disguise, which was a Fox film before the merger) that was the case, whereas in five films, those being Lilo and Stitch (debatable main character, but I always said Lilo since her name is first), Arjun: The Warrior Prince (not translated to English), Big Hero 6, Moana, and Raya and the Lost Dragon, with the caveat being that all but Arjun has the secondary main character being an animal or some other creature not in human skin (and even Arjun has animals as enemies from what I can tell) where that this wasnāt true. So basically, itās either six to five or seven to five true whatās being said. So I want to know, are you more offended by that characterization of minority characters, or by the fact that in the last 21 years we only got twelve films with minority leads, or that between all of Disneyās/Pixarās and acquired studios, theyāve had that I can say for sure, 54 other films with white leads in them, and who easily have more people not being in their skin who are white, a few times over, than minority films at all? And these are just animated films by the way, no live action included (though I could be convinced to do the math on that if anyone wanted me to).Ā
Of course as you can imagine, the numbers are more skewed towards white actors from the 90ā²s and as far back as the 30ā²s, and thatās not just counting main characters. in Snow White, every voice acting cast member was white for Western releases of the film and looking up the crew thatās mentioned around the world, the only black person I could find, was Hall Johnson, who created the amazing ending choir music for when Snow White awoke from her slumber. The only other role he has in Disney, which these are the only credited ones I could find, were as the Crow Deacon, in Dumbo, who is most famous for singing the reprise ofĀ āWhen I see an Elephant Flyā but hereās the thing, choir and singing werenāt Johnsonās only strengthās, there was also Piano, where he learned to play music, and Violin. While itās true by 1925, he actually had switched to choir as a preference, which played into his roles at Disney, thereās potentially so much more that he could have done, and Disney, as far as I can tell, doesnāt even really recognize him, and google is so bad it doing so, that when typing in Hall Johnson Disney, looking to see if heād show up at all (spoiler, he doesnāt) it tried to correct me to Ashley Johnson, whoās most famous Disney roles are as Gretchen from Recess, and as the waitress in The Avengers, whoās role was then given to a different actress.
Iām just a white dude, if that wasnāt obvious, so I have very little input, and I wouldnāt want to speak for anyone in any sense, so Iām just putting out the math that I did, some facts I found out, and putting it out there so everyone else who has been aware of these issues and been offended by how Disney/Pixar and studio acquisitions, animated films have gone, because I want to learn, and I want to be made aware of peopleās thoughts on the matter are. So, if anyone who is interested in this topic, or of course, the broader topic of white people in films versus minorities in them, would like to reply, and give me more info than whatās in films where itās painfully clear where the focus is, I would like to know. Is it that serious in the case of Disney and kids films to you, or are you more concerned with the problem of white people doing so much more work in Hollywood, in general. Please let me know, because the more I can learn, hearing it directly from people as opposed to articles about it, that could favor one side over the other, the better. Thank you.Ā Ā
#disney#animated#animated films#lilo and stitch#coco#pixar#pixar coco#big hero 6#moana#arjun#raya and the last dragon#disney soul#brother bear#turning red#enchanto#the princess and the frog#pixar luca#the emperor's new groove#spies in disguise#debate#movie#film#discussion
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This was just revealed so I donāt know if it would make a buzz in the anime community or not, but Iām really excited for this so Iām going to share it here either ways.
This is an upcoming anime movie called āThe Journeyā set to be released in this yearās summer, itās a collaboration between Manga Studios a Saudi Arabian animation studio and the Japanese animation studio Toei Animation (who made anime like One Piece, Sailor Moon, Digimon & Dragon Ball Z)
I have been an anime fan for a long time and I always wished we had an anime with an Arabic setting that is not orientalist/fetishizing (looking at you Magi) so to have a famous anime studio like Toei Animation making a movie set in āthe Arabian Peninsula during ancient timesā alongside an Arabic-based production company and advisors means a lot to me and I would definitely check this out when it releases.
#I'm surprised that anime studios in Japan never tried to cater to the HUGE number of anime fans in the Arab world before#seriously anime had a following in Arabic countries since the 70's/80's waaaay before it became mainstream in the West#hopefully this movie would change that and be the start of something#because I'm seriosuly sick and tired of the amount of anime with a medieval European setting enough is enough we don't need anymore of that
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