#yorkshire luke

[she-posts-nerdy-stuff]

I have a lot of Thoughts about the Wuthering Heights casting announcements that my friends have already been subjected to, but I’ve now seen people suggesting how Luke Pasqualino would’ve been an amazing Heathcliff and I’m so sad that we’re not getting that because it would SO FREAKING GOOD

[squidbulborb]

OMG LUKE IS STUPIDLLY ADORABLE. Do you habve any other pets??

No, just him, we used to have a fish too but it died :(

Anyway here is a photo of Luke

[calacuspr]

Calacus Monthly Hit & Miss – Darts & Colin Graves

Every month we look at the best and worst communicators in the sports world from the last few weeks.

HIT – DARTS

It’s not that long ago that darts was associated with smoke-filled bars, pints and a male dominated crowd that didn’t exactly welcome a wide demographic of fans.

Watching Eric Bristow or Jacky Wilson with a cigarette or a pint as they played promoted a certain image that seems alien to the way the sport is now contested.

It all changed when Barry Hearn, the renowned promoter of snooker and boxing, led a breakaway from the governing body, the British Darts Organisation, to allow players to compete throughout the year and make a living from the sport.

The Circus Tavern venue gave way to Alexandra Palace and a prize fund of £64,000 with a winner’s cheque of £16,000 has risen to £2.5m with 96 players from around the world battling for the winner's £500,000 grand prize.

The format may essentially have remained the same, but the event has taken on its own personality, blending sport and entertainment together with intro music for each player as they walk to the stage.

Darts has changed from being a sport for old men to a spectacle played and watched by a younger crowd, attracting attention from general sports fans over the Festive period in particular, rather than just a regular fanatical crowd, many in fancy dress outfits.

The sport has become progressive too, with Fallon Sherrock flying the flag for female players and beating men in the World Championships on more than one occasion.

No wonder Sky extended their broadcast deal until 2025 when the last contract came close to expiring and after this year’s drama, no one would bet against them extending it again.

That darts caught the imagination of the wider public is down in no small part to Luke Littler, the 16-year-old prodigy who reached the 2024 final having first played when he was only 18 months old.

Perhaps his success shouldn’t have been a surprise, given that he was playing in under-21 competitions when he was just 10.

The unlikely star, who looks older than his teenage years, was a breath of fresh air, joking about his diet of kebabs and pizza and obsession with his Xbox.

He beat former world champions and his idol Raymond van Barneveld on his way to the final to truly announce himself on the world stage.

Sports stars flocked to meet him, including Tottenham Hotspur’s James Maddison, Arsenal duo Declan Rice and Aaron Ramsdale and, after the final, he visited his beloved Manchester United, who introduced him to legendary former manager Sir Alex Ferguson.

Because of Littler, darts became front-page news, the talk of every UK television news show, and the 2024 World Darts Championship enjoyed record-breaking viewing figures thanks to Littler's fairy-tale.

His semi-final against Rob Cross averaged 1.79m viewers with a peak of 2.32m viewers, up by 40 per cent on the previous overall record and for the final that rose to a total audience of 4.8m viewers – the highest-ever non-football audience for Sky Sports.

Darts even dominated social media with Instagram seeing 11.8m video views and 10.2m total reach on Facebook. The Sky Sports website and app also saw 2.44m follow the live blog, up 307 per cent compared to last year’s final’s 648,000.

Sky Sports Darts' Wayne Mardle, who knows a thing or two about the sport, believes that Littler is the real deal.

He said: “I can't remember someone going up there with such a swagger and just banging in 180s and hitting 11 and 12-darters like they are going out of fashion.

"I'm a darts fan first and foremost, I was watching it and I had goosebumps watching him. I love people achieving and that was a boy achieving something on the world stage.”

UK-based global darts retailer, Darts Corner's managing director Craig Heenighan underlined how this year’s World Championships have had an impact on the sport as a whole.

He said: "Luke Littler's performance has captured the hearts of the nation. It's clearly had had a huge impact. It's not often that darts is on every radio station and on the back of every newspaper.

“If you think of elite-level sports, what 16-year-old could compete and make it to the final and have a have a really strong chance of winning?

"And it's not as though he's scraped through, he's been quite convincing in the wins he's had. I also just think it's probably the way he's gone about it. He doesn't look overawed. He's got a huge amount of composure. He seems very at home on stage, which is incredible for a 16-year-old.

"I think with the younger boys and girls around the country, looking at Luke, at the age of 16.... We've all seen the videos on TV of him playing (darts) in his nappy at 18 months old.

"I think that (says to) a new generation that darts is actually quite cool. And (they think): 'I could be quite good at darts.' And I think it just breathes new life, perhaps, into a new generation looking at the sport."

It’s not just the teenage sensation that caught the headlines though.

In a sport where opponents respect each other and promote the positive atmosphere created by the excitable crowd, a word too for the eventual winner this year, ‘Cool Hand Luke’ Humphries, who, despite ensuring no fairytale ending for Littler, did a great deal for the sport himself over the course of the event.

In a sport where machismo was once taken for granted, Humphries made no secret of his battles with anxiety but has overcome the challenges and lost some weight which has also benefited his performances.

In the post-match press conference, Humphries added that speaking openly about his troubles "definitely helped me because it was a weight off my shoulders".

"I'm not the only sportsman in the world who goes through it," he continued.

"I'm definitely not the only person in this room that goes through it. I was very open and honest about it because it was affecting my career and it was hard to hold it in.

"There have been lots of people on social media who've said 'You've really inspired me and helped me'. That makes me feel great. I didn't do it because of that. I did it because I wanted to be open and honest. All of a sudden I had celebrities and sports stars that messaged me and said that they go through the same."

Humphries, also praised the impact Littler has had and said: “I’m not just saying this because it will please everyone, but Luke has been an unbelievable talent. He has been fantastic with all the media that has come about with him and he took the defeat so well. He’s one of the best players in the world, there is no doubt about that.”

Humphries vowed to give some of his prize money to his local club as well as Prostate Cancer UK, who had already been pledged more than £900,000 after sponsor Paddy Power promised to donate £1,000 for every 180 that was landed, 914 in total.

"I'll donate a bit myself from the prize money. It's very, very close to my heart. My father-in-law, who has battled prostate cancer, went and got checked out. He's found it early.”

While there have been reports of pubs and clubs closing, reducing the access to darts by those who do not wish to play at home, organisations such as Flight Club can attract a Gen Z crowd.

With more than a dozen locations in the UK and venues in the US and Australia, they feature hi-tech booths with pumping tunes that also serve brunch and cocktails and interactive screens to allow groups to play different games.

Littler went one step further at the Bahrain Masters final later in January, hitting a nine-dart finish as he beat Michael van Gerwen 8-5 to secure his first senior PDC title.

It will be fascinating to see if Littler’s rise has a lasting effect on the popularity of darts but you wouldn’t want to bet against it after the excitement and focus this year’s World Championships attracted.

MISS – COLIN GRAVES

Yorkshire County Cricket Club (YCCC) has a reputation as one of the most well-regarded clubs in England, having won over 30 County Championship titles.

But the Club has been marred by scandal in recent years and rocked by financial uncertainty that threatens its very existence.

While Colin Graves was first Chairman of the 160-year-old Club, from 2012 to 2015, the Club faced accusations of institutional racism, culminating in a complaint from captain Azeem Rafiq and later from others, resulting in a high profile investigation.

While the scandal was unfolding, Graves had an opportunity to take a stand and ensure those who were guilty were punished and safeguards put in place to ensure nothing like that happened again.

Rafiq’s claims painted a sorry picture of the abuse he and others had suffered.

The Club appeared to reluctantly concede only that Rafiq had been “the victim of inappropriate behaviour” while Graves attempted to dismiss these claims of racist language as mere “banter”, and was understandably roundly condemned for his response.

In late 2021, the Club released a statement concluding that “there is no conduct or action taken by any […] players or Executives that warrants disciplinary action”.

Yorkshire refused to send “anyone with executive authority to give evidence” to a parliamentary committee on the subject, while refusing to publish its internal report on the investigation into racism allegations.

When the report was published, it sent shockwaves through the Club and wider cricketing family, exposing a culture of racism that had long gone unpunished.

Yorkshire lost the right to host international games, was fined £400,000, and was docked 48 points from the 2023 County Championship, while many senior staff were sacked.

Sponsors understandably distanced themselves from the Club, including ground sponsor Emerald Publishing, creating financial issues that still afflict it today. The suspension of international games hosted at Headingley is estimated to have cost the club and surrounding area as much as £2,5m per game.

On top of the fine, the Chief Executive, Director of Cricket, and Head of Human Resources were all released, along with £3-4m.

After bungling their initial reaction, in August 2021, Yorkshire released a statement apologising to Rafiq and just over two years later, in October 2023, the Yorkshire Cricket Foundation released another statement apologising for racist behaviour.

Yorkshire’s increasingly difficult financial plight led to seeking investment from the Middle East to help address its financial challenges.

The situation got so bad that late last year, it transpired that the club was relying on support for the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) to help pay staff wages.

There were reports that the heating had broken down at Headingley and that former Newcastle United owner Mike Ashley was planning on buying the famous ground.

When Ashley’s bid failed to materialise, it was hardly a surprise when Graves was confirmed as the only viable option to help the club get back on its feet.

A statement from the Club said: “The Board of Yorkshire County Cricket Club has tonight agreed to recommend the loan agreement from Mr Colin Graves.”

The former Chairman then told talkSport: “The ball is in the Yorkshire board’s court to make a decision, but my interest is real, it’s absolute, and that’s for one reason and one reason only, and it’s to save Yorkshire County Cricket Club. None of us wants to see that institution disappear.

“It’s not in a good place so from my point of view that’s the reason I’m doing this. I’m passionate about the place and I want to make sure that Yorkshire County Cricket Club survives and prospers.”

Understandably, Rafiq has sharply criticised Graves’ return and said: “There is a sense of sadness, a bit of anger. The message it clearly sends out is cricket is not a place that is safe for people like me: people from South Asian communities or people of colour.

“We have ended right back where we started. Nothing has changed. All we have had are empty words and broken promises. Now a man who has always seemed to minimise the club’s problems, a man who last June went on television and dismissed racism as “banter”, a man whose family trust was described as a “roadblock” to reform, is likely to return to Headingley as chairman. So where is the outcry now? Where are the interventions?”

Earlier this year, Graves released a further statement apologising to the racism victims: “I apologise personally and unreservedly to anyone who experienced any form of racism at Yorkshire County Cricket Club. Discrimination or abuse based on race, ethnicity or any other protected characteristic is not and never will be acceptable.

“I profoundly regret some of the language I used when asked about the events that took place when I was Chairman, at a time when I was no longer at the club. I understand and sympathise with those who regarded my comments as dismissive or uncaring.”

Local MP, Alex Sobell, made a plea for alternative investors and said:  "Yorkshire County Cricket Club has admitted the racism prevalent at the club exposed by the brave testimony of Azeem Rafiq and rightly set up a whistleblowing helpline and investigation into the cases raised.

"Mr Graves has dismissed what the club has admitted, describing it as banter. I am very concerned that we would lose the progress we have made under a return by Mr Graves and would need not just a statement recanting his views but full commitment to create a club for the whole community."

Clive Efford MP, a member of the Culture, Media and Sport (CMS) select Committee, said Graves' return to the club would be "a disaster" while its Chair, Dame Caroline Dinenage MP, invited Graves to give evidence to the committee in February, adding that his return "undermines" the progress that Yorkshire has made so far.

"The disgraceful treatment of Azeem Rafiq by Yorkshire CCC was the tip of the iceberg, with racism, classism, sexism and misogyny found to be entrenched across the sport," Dinenage said in a statement.

"The publication of the Independent Commission for Equity in Cricket's report last year offered a turning point for English cricket, which the ECB appears to be taking.

"The return of Colin Graves to Yorkshire and to English cricket risks undermining what progress has been made so far.

"The Culture, Media and Sport Committee will be watching closely as this deal progresses, so that the terrible past of Yorkshire CCC does not repeat itself."

Charity Sporting Equals also criticised the plan and stated: “The potential reinstatement of Colin Graves as Chairman of Yorkshire County Cricket Club would undermine the progress made.

“His reinstatement would send a message that emboldens those who perpetuate the myth that racism is simply banter, that it is enough to pay lip service to policies and procedures. It would make a mockery of the suffering of ethnically diverse players across the country. It would be a rejection of the ICEC Report’s thorough investigation and well considered conclusions.“

The Club was then forced to refute accusations that it had dismissed other potential investors in preference to Graves’ return. "Yorkshire County Cricket Club and agents acting on our behalf have met with over 350 interested parties to work through the validity of each and every genuine offer to refinance the club.

"No stone has been left unturned and a thorough and rigorous process has been conducted by the board to ensure the club stays operational for the benefit of its members, creditors and employees. We refute any assertion to the contrary.”

There is no doubt that if Graves does ratify his bid for the Club, it will prove to be an unwanted sideshow and raise further questions about English cricket’s commitment to tackling racism.

Whether sponsors remain with the club or depart to disassociate themselves from the controversy remains to be seen, potentially plunging the Club into further financial difficulties.

Some are said to be reviewing the situation and Rafiq asked others to do the same:

"My question now is for Yorkshire's current sponsors… Does Colin Graves reflect your values? Is it acceptable to describe racism as banter?

"Sponsors found their moral compass before, and they need to find it again, because any organisation supporting this is complicit in it. There is still time for them to act, to leave now and stop Yorkshire stepping back in time and undoing what progress they have made in the past three years."

YCCC has now confirmed that Graves will return, passing the vote with an 88% majority, a huge endorsement from the Club members.

How far Graves goes in accepting his mistakes and ensuring progress continues to be made in the fight against racism may well determine whether the Club can move on from one of the biggest challenges it has ever faced.

[incorrectbatfam]

Batfam as dog breeds

Dick: Golden Retriever

Jason: Tibetan Mastiff

Tim: Jack Russell Terrier

Damian: Chihuahua

Duke: Beagle

Cullen: French Bulldog

Stephanie: Samoyed

Cassandra: Rottweiler

Barbara: Border Collie

Harper: Siberian Husky

Carrie: Bichon Frisé

Kate: German Shepherd

Helena: Greyhound

Luke: Irish Wolfhound

Bette: Afghan Hound

Alfred: Poodle

Selina: Yorkshire Terrier

Bruce: Saint Bernard

[gentlebeardsbarngrill]

6/18/2024 - 06/19/2024 Daily OFMD Recap

TLDR; Rhys Darby; Taika Waititi; Leslie Jones; Vico Ortiz; Nathan Foad; Anapela Polataivao; Kristian Nairn; Dominic Burgess; Kay Buchanan; Relax I'm From The Future Special Edition; Articles; Fiber Arts Brigade; Gotcha for Gaza; Love Notes; Daily Darby / Today's Taika;

== Rhys Darby ==

So Rhys has decided to send us all to Costa Rica again.

The running theory as to WHY Rhys has decided to give us a topless shot is because of this lovely post by our dear crewmate Moosh, where they requested we post tits on the tl when WBD got down to below $7.

Now that was back on June 17th. Guess what just so happened to happen on June 18th?

So yes, the current theory is that Rhys quite literally did #TitsUpWBD for all of us. Just. Wow.

Source: Rhys Darby Instagram / Moosh's Twitter / WBD Nasdaq

== Taika Waititi ==

Taika was out at the premier of The BikeRiders! Lots of shots both on and off the carpet! Are those Pearls I spot?

@keshiasih's Instagram

Bikeridersfilm Instagram / TylerDisneyOfficial Instagram

Source: @fuckyeahworldoftaika's Tumblr

== Vico Ortiz ==

Vico's got so much going on! Spark comes out on the 24th! Don't tell my Mother comes out on the 25th! Spark Film / Don't Tell My Mother

Source: Vico Ortiz Instagram

== Leslie Jones ==

Leslie's gonna be doing live showes starting in Sept! Preorders are live tonight through tomorrow at 10pm local. https://linktr.ee/lesdogggg

Source: Leslie Jones Twitter

== Kristian Nairn ==

Reminder! Kristian is going to Yorkshire Comic Con this weekend! If you're in town consider dropping by! He also just dropped another episode of Spektrum! Check it out in the link below. https://linktr.ee/kristiannairn

Source: Kristian Nairn's Instagram

== Anapela Polataivao ==

Did you know that our dear Auntie directed the new performance of Red White and Brass going on in AoNZ? Well she's out at the premiere! If you're in AoNZ please check them out!

Source: Anapela's Instagram

== Nathan Foad ==

Nathan out and about with friends!

Source: MonicaHeisey's Instagram / Nathan's Instagram Stories

== Dominic Burgess ==

Dominic is up for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Limited or Anthology Series for American Horror Stor:y Delicate! Keeping fingers crossed Dominic gets an Emmy!

Source: Dominic's Twitter

== Kay Buchanan ==

Our lovely leatherworker Kay Buchanan has posted some more pictures (some dupes some not) of more leather work she did for OFMD! I ran out of image room on the recap so I made a side post-- please visit it below to see more!

More parephenalia BTS

Source: Kay Buchanan's Instagram

== Relax I'm From The Future ==

One of Rhys' movies-- Relax I'm From The Future has come out with a special edition version with additional improv by Rhys and much more! The link is below! Amazon Link

Source: Luke Higginson's Twitter

== Articles ==

Our friends over at @adoptourcrew spotlighted another article related to WBD. Warner Bros Discovery Falls Apart.

Source: Adopt Our Crew's Twitter

== Gotcha For Gaza ==

The awesome people over at @ofmdaction are still looking for more writers and artists! If you're interested please sign up here! More information on the event here!

Source: OFMDAction Twitter

== Fiber Arts Brigade ==

Our crewmates over at the Fiber Arts Brigade have reached their first and second tier goal for the #ThriveAsACrew fundraiser for SAGE USA! They've put together the first and second Cameo reward (provided by a generous donor, NOT from the raised funds) and you're welcome to check them out! 1st Up is Christopher Corbin (aka Magic Man in the Republic of Pirates)! You can watch it on their Twitter/Facebook page!

2nd is Damien Gerard! (aka Father Teach)

"Interested in donating to SAGE and getting to the next tier of the Cameo rewards? Please visit #ThriveAsACrew in support of SageUSA! Haven't had a chance to see which auction items were listed today? Check them out here: FiberArtBrigade Ebay Or...Want to donate a textile item of your own to be included in round two for release next weekend? Visit the Donation Form!" Source: Fiber Arts Brigade Twitter

== Fan Spotlight ==

= Cast Cards =

Tonight's first Cast Card features Yvonne Zima! One of our lovely writers, as well as "an actress featured on the hoity-toity party boat listed as Fleur de Maquis"! Next up is Richard B. another one of the folks in The Republic of Pirates! Thank you @melvisik for keeping up with these even on your vacation!

Source: @melvisik's Twitter

== Love Notes ==

Hey there lovelies! I realise it's a double day today but I wanted to say Happy Juneteenth to all our crewmates out there. This really is an important day in American History, and it continues to highlight each year why it's so important we learn from history and we don't white wash or shy away from the hard topics of our past. Today I'd like to share some quotes/love notes from Cole Arthur Riley, and some of histories brilliant Black writers/philosophers. Take care lovelies, rest well, we've only got half a week left, and then it's back to the weekend. Sending so much love your way.

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== Daily Darby / Today's Taika ==

Today's theme is Relax I'm from the future, and because Taika is not in that movie, I'm gonna use one of my favorite reaction gifs instead. It will never get old. Gifs courtesy of the absolutely sweetest, most amazing folks out there, @bizarrelittlemew and @ofmd-ann. Tumblr would be a sad, lonely place without all the lovely gifs you both bring to it <3

[kelontoast19]

Solomons Shopping list✨🧙‍♂️

Waitrose, Aldi when he has no coins in his pouch

◦ Bread (white no crust gluten free)

◦ Sausage

◦ Fish (for toad in the hole)

◦ Parma ham

◦ Crumpets

◦ Crisps

◦ Coleslaw

◦ Yorkshire puddings

◦ Frubes (not for luke)

◦ Russles burger

◦ Baby bell (XL)

◦ Bread sticks (no dip)

◦ Jacobs cream crackers

◦ Pizza base no toppings

◦ Soy milk

◦ Sardines 🐟

◦ Bleach

◦ Scrub daddy

◦ Liquorice

◦ Hard boiled sweets

◦ Egg

◦ Scotch egg

 ◦ Custard creams



[devildomwriter]

Obey Me As Parks & Rec #7

MC: The I.O.W. Is a bunch of sexist jerks who need to get back in the kitchen where they belong and leave the real feminist work to actual feminists like Lucifer

MC: oh my god what is happening?

•

Asmodeus & Mammon: Treat Yo self!

•

Barbatos: It’s an L shaped éclair

Barbatos: The L is for Love

Diavolo: *starts crying*

•

MC: We’re gonna find out where he lives.

MC: We’re gonna drive to his house.

MC: And we’re gonna set it on fire and watch it burn.

Lucifer: MC we can’t do that

MC: You’re right we can’t

MC: Unless

•

Simeon: Diavolo, you’re a softie but on the inside you’re a straight up boss

Simeon: Lucifer, you’re the exact opposite.

•

Human child: Thank you for saving me Satan

Human child: And you too Miss Hitler

Human mom: What?

MC: Don’t worry about it

•

Solomon: Wait. I’m sorry but do people in this town really believe in curses?

Simeon: This is an incredibly superstitious town

Simeon: A traveling magician came through one time and he pulled a rabbit out of a hat

Simeon: And the mob burned him at the stake for being a witch

Simeon: The year was 1973

•

Simeon: Hi, my Yorkshire terrier has chewed up the legs on my kitchen table. Is there a cheap way to repair that?

Lucifer: Great question. Take a walnut and rub it into the legs of your table. That’ll mask the scratches.

Lucifer: Next thing you want to do is ditch the terrier and get a proper dog. Any dog under 50 pounds is a cat and cats are pointless

•

Mammon: Babe, if it was the 1690s we’d all be mummies

Satan: Do you know what mummies are?

Mammon: Skeletons?

•

MC: So I…am pregnant

Diavolo: I warned you about this. Standard birth control methods aren’t usually effective against a Devil.

•

Leviathan: Love—love fades away

Leviathan: Things—Things are forever

Solomon: Did the Dali Lama say that?

•

Barbatos: I made you five bologna sandwiches

Beelzebub: Did you—

Barbatos: Yes, I used cookies instead of bread

Beelzebub: You think of everything, I love you

•

Mammon: Oh, MC You’re too beautiful to be funny

Mammon: It’s not your fault, you’ve never had to compensate for anything

•

Barbatos: Anything for my favorite customer

Luke: I bet you say that to all the boys

Barbatos: Actually, you’re my favorite. You spent $1000 last year on waffles alone

•

Leviathan: I just never thought I’d see it with my own two eyes, and here it is. It’s just…there. It’s in front of me.

MC: This is what you wanted to see? The bridge from “inception”?

Leviathan: Yeah

MC: But…the Eiffel Tower is behind us, babe

Leviathan: Yes…but this is the bridge from “Inception”

•

Beelzebub: Babe you look more beautiful now than I have ever seen you

Doctor: Wow. Just you’re luck that you’re going into labor on Halloween. Can I get a warm towel to get that make up off?

MC: NO, I WANT IT ON! That’s the whole point, I put the make up on after I went into labor

[impofthegasstation]

luuke ? for your Thoughts

(both of you chose him.. funny to me)

lukee. i like him! who doesn't like luke.. he was originally my favourite character when i first started playing the games (also the first one i drew)- he's fun, works very well as a character for the player to see themself as whilst still being his own unique guy.

i do relate to him too a bit. mostly just the animal lover bit i think the rest is projected onto him.. i do really appreciate the fact that he is an animal guy but also a meat eater though! that's weirdly uncommon. he likes lamb, just like me!! that made me happy. also his entire animal talking can be really funny- the fuckin. "what would you do if a tiger jumped out?" "I'd reason with it!" so fucking funny..... i think he's autistic. he probably takes stuff a bit too seriously.. too blunt maybe. i feel like he'd also just. not vibe with humanity too much but that is entirely just me giving him my shit lmao

i think he has trust issues too. i mean, it's basically canon in al i'd say. id also say he bottles his emotions up too much

he is really heavily associated with lillipup in my brain, he is just a lillipup to me. dogy. this also causes me to associate him with yorkshire terriers a lot. he's just a small dog. he does look like a funny dog to me, i love when he looks like a funny dog

he's queer in someway to me. all the pl characters are (except anton) in my brain.. i do not know anything specific for luke though. he just is queer in someway. probably still figuring it out ig

i can't think of anything else uhhg hope you like this :')

@cakeiilock (tagging you so yiu don't miss this! sorry if it's annoying)

[whowins-shortfilm]

An Introduction!

Who Wins?': Diving Deep into the Heart of Co-Parenting 🎬💔

Hello, wonderful readers! The world of cinema is bustling with anticipation as we introduce our latest project, "Who Wins?". This evocative short film is more than just a cinematic experience; it's a conversation. The narrative will take you on a whirlwind of emotions, exploring the intricate dance of co-parenting and its profound ripple effects on young hearts.

The Narrative:

"Who Wins?" is not just about divorced parents, Gemma and Jason, battling the aftermath of their split. It's about young Luke, an innocent observer of the storm, clutching memories of better days. As emotions flare, and accusations intensify, we're led to question: who truly wins amidst the scars and broken promises?

Meet the Team Behind 'Who Wins?':

The Talent:

Carl Wilson-Downie: Known for captivating performances in 'Riches' and 'Sexy Beast', this Teesside University alumnus brings his charisma to our film. Trained at Kingdom Drama School, we're beyond excited to witness Carl's magic in action!

Lucie Walker: A BRIT School and Royal Birmingham Conservatoire prodigy, Lucie has graced stages and screens across Europe. From 'Steel & Iron' to BBC's 'Boy Meets Girl', Lucie's diverse acting range promises an unforgettable performance.

Brandon Sinkamba: Meet our lead! While he might be new to acting, Brandon's dynamic presence has been seen across the fashion world. This music enthusiast, multilingual, and budding pilot is ready to make his mark on the cinematic realm!

The Creative Brains:

Lucy Turner, Co-Director: From Yorkshire's scenic beauty to the BBC's grandeur, Lucy's eclectic background of acting, AD-ing, and directing promises a powerful narrative.

TJ Simon, Co-Director: Music beats, skateboarding, and an MA in Producing for Film and Television only scratch the surface of TJ's prowess. With two RTS Awards under his belt, expect cinematic brilliance!

Shaun Robinson, Screenwriter: With awards from L.A. Live and OxCom Mexico, Shaun's narrative prowess promises a rollercoaster of emotions.

This ensemble is set to present a story that delves deep, challenges perceptions, and promises unparalleled cinematic magic. 'Who Wins?' is not just a film; it's a journey, a dialogue, an introspection. Join us, discuss, discover, and immerse yourself in the world of co-parenting like never before.

Stay close, for the horizon is filled with updates, behind-the-scenes sneak peeks, and all the latest buzz! 🍿✨

[ao3feed--reylo]

"I let her steal into my melancholy heart"

read it on the AO3 at https://ift.tt/z7qrYTi

by Anonymous

Rachel (Rey) Kenobi and Benjamin Solo have been engaged since they were children and used to be close. But ever since Ben entered adulthood he has been cold and distant, leading Rachel to believe he no longer cares for her. The truth is that Ben believes he is protecting Rachel from himself.

Words: 6407, Chapters: 1/1, Language: English

Fandoms: Star Wars - All Media Types, Star Wars Sequel Trilogy

Rating: Explicit

Warnings: No Archive Warnings Apply

Categories: F/M

Characters: Rey (Star Wars), Ben Solo | Kylo Ren, Satine Kryze, Obi-Wan Kenobi, Kaydel Ko Connix, Armitage Hux, Tahiri Veila, Leia Organa, Padmé Amidala, Luke Skywalker, Anakin Skywalker

Relationships: Rey/Ben Solo | Kylo Ren

Additional Tags: Alternate Universe - Historical, Alternate Universe - Victorian, Angst and Fluff and Smut, friends to strangers to lovers, Werewolf Ben Solo, Lord Ben Solo, Lady Rey, Yorkshire, Arranged Marriages, canon age gap, Bodice-Ripper, Rey & Ben Solo are Childhood Friends, Tahiri flirts with Ben, But Ben loves Rey, Mutual Pining, Misunderstandings, Ben thinks he's no good for Rey, Runaway Bride, bridal carry, Rey sprains her ankle., Gretna Green, Wolves, The author took many liberties with History, minor mention of Ben killing animals and wounding people, Anakin wounded Padme, Knotting, Imprinting, Mating, Brief references to Rey’s parents dying of Cholera, Partial moster fucking because the author is a baby, Explicit Sexual Content, Penis In Vagina Sex is human only, gentle biting, Reylo Baby at the end, Happy Ending, Alternate Universe - Werewolf

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[sugdenlovesdingle]

It bit blurry wasn't it who killed him Luke or Robert but yeah hate the guy he used Vic and let Robert go down possibly for his crime, I mean he stood about letting his mum ruin the sugdens lives, his brother did too and he did too hate that family

he fought with luke who knocked him to the ground/he hit his head somehow and he was out cold the same day he fought with Robert. Any lawyer worth their fee would have argued it couldn't be certain it was Robert that killed him.

but hey saint wendy is the only medical professional in all of yorkshire now and a beloved member of the community so it's all forgotten.

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'Pauline who?' (Smith, 2017, p.150).

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Smith, A. (2017 [2016] ) 'Autumn'. London: Penguin.

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'Pauline Boty, 1960s Pop Art painter.' (Smith, 2017, p.150).

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'I don't like it when the summer goes and the autumn comes ... ' (Smith, 2017, p.148).

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Here is the flippant Brother Philip considering how to engage with his serious, brooding travelling companion, Father William:

‘Mindful that Father William found his attempts at cheerfulness yesterday more than a little tedious, Brother Philip decides to try singing today.

Evaluating his brother in Christ as a man of serious mind, he rejects the jolly Maying songs with their central theme of lively widespread copulation, trying instead the Luke-Wake Dirge, which is easy to sing quietly, and suitably sober in its focus on death and dire warnings and the threat of hell.’

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[k9-ribs]

sorry i wasbt posting, uf anyone cares im NOT fead, sorry for bad spelling im on my broken ass phone not my laptop luke usual, ive been up in yorkshire for like a week so i couldnt pist but im founf gome today so if anyone cares then i'll continue posting like i did before i went away !!

[markusvanklev]

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Insect photo competition won by image of resting cuckoo bees

See on Scoop.it - EntomoScience

The winning images from this year's Royal Entomological Society Insect Week photography competition.

  All photographs courtesy Royal Entomological Society.

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Traduction

  "Sleeping cuckoos" (abeilles-coucous endormies), de Luke Chambers, basé dans le Yorkshire, a remporté le concours de photographie de la Royal Entomological Society Insect Week (Société royale d'entomologie) de cette année.

  La photo de Chambers montre deux abeilles-coucous se reposant sur un brin d'herbe.

  "Trouver un invertébré endormi est toujours génial, mais en trouver deux si près l'un de l'autre, c'est comme gagner à la loterie", a-t-il déclaré.

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Pour aller plus loin

  Le terme "abeille-coucou" est utilisé pour désigner des espèces de la famille des Apidae, sous-famille des Nomadinae, qui ont développé un comportement cleptoparasite consistant à pondre leurs œufs dans les nids d'autres abeilles. 

  "Abeille-coucou" est aussi parfois utilisé en Europe pour désigner les bourdons du sous-genre Psithyrus (Psithyrus → genre Bombus → tribu Bombini → sous-famille Apinae → famille Apidae).

  Les femelles des abeilles-coucous sont faciles à reconnaître dans presque tous les cas, car elles sont dépourvues de structures de collecte du pollen (scopa) et ne construisent pas leurs propres nids. Elles ont souvent une pilosité réduite, un exosquelette anormalement épais et/ou fortement sculpté, et des mandibules en forme de sabre, bien que cela ne soit pas toujours vrai ; d'autres variations moins visibles sont également courantes.

  d'après Wikipédia en anglais, version du 25 June 2024, at 09:34

  Cuckoo bee - Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cuckoo_bee