Richard Armitage:New Promo Pic for Berlin Station2 + 'Pilgrimage' DVD Nordic Region Pre-order(see link & cover) + On Location in Spain for Berlin Station Season 2

Pilgrimage dvd can be pre-ordered in Nordic region:

https://www.gucca.dk/pilgrimage-dvd-p377948

         Following photos demonstrate gorgeous landscape for Berlin Station 2..

Ever dream about owning an historic castle, lighthouse or monastery? Now all we need do is decide which one we want. http://inhabitat.com/italy-is-giving-away-hundreds-of-historic-castles-and-villas-for-free/
                         The White Princess series currently on Starz...

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                        'Reign' ep reviews and other shows as well: https://annfosterwriter.com/2017/05/13/reign-shakedown-mary-elizabeth-forgiveness/
           A Mary maternity dress as she and he await birth of Darnley's child..

           After a very wet Spring, rhododendron are awesome this year....

Richard Armitage: Pilgrimage on Tribeca FF List + New Snap of Agent Miller's Back + Cybersmile Ambassador Message + Happy Easter Weekend!

15 movies to see at Tribeca FF..

https://twitter.com/TheWrap/status/854526633063063553

Link to Ep 1 of The White Princess

https://www.online-itv.org/the-white-princess-season-1-episode/

Michelle Fairley plays a new game of thrones..

ellemag.co/94lhOdB 

Sequel to The White Queen starts Easter Sun, 8pm on Starz

http://www.english-heritage.org.uk/visit/places/bradford-on-avon-tithe-barn/history/

Richard Armitage:Excerpt From The Hobbit Extended Edition + John Porter Friday(ep 1,Strike Back) + Has Guy's horse Richie Been Replaced?;) + New Thorin Desolation of Smaug Postage Stamp for all the Philatelists out there + Cinemax's Original Strike Back Interview

Good news for History buffs: US Starz Channel has greenlighted a sequel to the recently concluded The White Queen series titled The White Princess.  As for the comment below in the next to last paragraph - truthbetold, we are extremely happy to see another historical saga renewed.  US entertainment appetite must finally be tiring of creatures like zombies who eat humans and are shifting instead to human history. Therefore, there will still be plenty of death and destruction - only this time it will be sadly human upon human, interspersed with happy events such as peace treaties, marriages and births.  Overall it's extremely good news, because it brings to mind the wise words of some historic figure, who said "those who do not know the history of the human race, are doomed to repeat it's mistakes."

From The Telegraph, TV/Culture Section..By Tim Walker

The American cable channel Starz is to recommission the enjoyable, if flawed, show.

Mandrake hears that Starz hopes to develop The White Princess, a stand-alone mini-series which is also based on Philippa Gregory’s novel series, The Cousins’ War.

A spokesman for Starz says American audiences are more forgiving than their British cousins when it came to historical inaccuracies.

The show began as a co-production with the BBC, but a corporation spokesman insists that there was never any intention of going beyond a first series.

Interview from Lucas days: http://www.richardarmitageonline.com/articles/SundayTimes-20100912.html
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The White Queen series has ended - one of the few times I would not have objected to a movie's storyline tampering with the historic facts.  But alas, RIII did indeed die yet again.  A tribute to a fine series that finally made clear distinctions between the Rose branches..


http://www.kinnittycastlehotel.com/gallery-accommodation.html#

Richard Armitage:Reveals All About Barrels of Laughs + New Series REIGN ep 1 tonight on the CW channel(see extended preview below) + TORN Announces LA Premiere Will be on Dec 2

Screencaps from Cinemax interview graciously provided by RAC:

http://richardarmitagecentral.co.uk/main.php?g2_itemId=346770

Whenever the left brow starts to form Everest, you know there's devilment afoot:

Crinkles time...

What's being termed a 6 part sequel Strike Back Origins will begin Fri, Oct 25, 9pm on Cinemax

http://www.cinemax.com/strike-back-origins/video/?bctid=2753236148001

Richard Armitage, the Barrel Scene and Wetsuits

October 17, 2013 It's fair to say Richard Armitage has had his work cut out for him while filming "The Hobbit."

"I think I've aged about ten years," says the English actor while sitting down with reporters on the New Zealand set of Peter Jackson's blockbuster trilogy. "Because having two hundred and fifty of those [dwarf] prosthetics put on your face every day and taken off, I might need a bit of surgery when this is over."

One of the main challenges of the shoot - other than being forced to sit for endless hours in a makeup chair to complete his transformation into dwarf leader Thorin Oakenshield - was filming the scene in which Bilbo and the dwarves travel downriver in empty wine barrels after escaping from the lair of the wood-elves. 
Read more at http://www.hitfix.com/news/the-hobbits-richard-armitage-on-the-desolation-of-smaugs-relentless-barrel-scene#Bm5khcO0pJqbCk2p.99    The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug is in cinemas from 13 December, 2013.                                                                         New Desolation of Smaug poster... 

Party with TORn in LA – for the Desolation of Smaug premiere

OCTOBER 15, 2013 at 9:48 AM BY GREENDRAGON  - 

A little bird tells us that the world premiere of Peter Jackson’s The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug will be in Los Angeles on Monday 2nd December.  We’d like to invite YOU to join TheOneRing.net to celebrate this event, with a party the night before.  Mark your calendars –  details will follow, but for now, plan on partying with fellow fans in LA on Sunday 1st December; and then get ready to line the red carpet the next day!

This event won’t be as big as our Oscar parties, but it will be a wonderful time to celebrate the second movie, hang out with friends, and maybe even meet some special guests…  Watch this space for more information, and a definite confirmation of date and venue.  Hope to see you in Los Angeles on December 1st!

Tonight is the final ep of The White Queen.  As this preview makes perfectly clear, hubby will finally see exciting battlefield action.  He's actually quite a civilized man;) simply enjoys some action with his drama.  Until this episode, he's been accusing me of false advertising when describing what the York/Tudor conflict entailed..

                          Would've known him anywhere - even the Thorin vinyl figure is a hottie!! Just in time for Santa

From a teeny vinyl king under the mtn back to Richard and Anne in The White Queen.  Being aware of what is coming in the final ep, it was somewhat soothing to see this behind the scenes photo:

Reign, ep 1 Review: Blogger sounds taken with it:

http://blog.zap2it.com/frominsidethebox/2013/10/reign-series-premiere-were-you-royally-intrigued-by-the-cws-new-drama.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+zap2it%2Ftelevision+(Zap2It+-+Television)

This week feels similar to the end of one period of history and start of a new REIGN.  The latter new tv series starts tonight on the CW channel. Extended preview:

http://www.cwtv.com/shows/reign/about

These are two locations where Reign was shot.  first is Charleville Castle in Co Offaly, Ireland..Second is Ashford Castle, the former Guinness estate which is now a luxury hotel in Co Mayo, Irl.

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http://www.ashford.ie/

Richard Armitage:Seems the Entire World Wants to restore RIII's Good Name(see links) + Hobbit Movie #2 in Dec + Find the Lucas Watch

Treasury for Game of Thrones enthusiasts. My favorite analysis is of Jon Snow:  

http://meereeneseblot.wordpress.com/2013/10/14/other-wars-part-i-jons-noble-heart-and-greater-duty/

The White Queen fallout (final ep plays next week in the US): Fascinating article posing doubt that Edward IV's two young sons were indeed killed.  DNA tests will be conducted, the results of which could shine some light on the theory:

http://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home-news/will-dna-prove-the-princes-lived-1595012.html

Website of the theorist:

http://www.holbeinartworks.org/

Scroll to see painting mentioned at website above:

http://www.luminarium.org/renlit/moreimages.htm

Anyone who watched the entire SHO, The Tudors series, knows which character's execution probably caused most guilt feelings for the person who gave the order.

  

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Just discovered the accusation that really does make it perfectly clear the Tudor propagandists did indeed "protest too much" when it came to their accusations against RIII.  He poisoned wife Anne?  *that was truly overkill*

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Guysie's debut (on INSP in ep 1, RH 1) was brilliant, as always..

We will be seeing him again in December as Thorin, the king under the mountain,  The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug..

Mommy who shrunk the TDH...in  Alice in Wonderland fashion it's always great to see an actor grow...

From Game of Thrones Production Diary - An Eyrie comes to an end..

http://www.makinggameofthrones.com/

Find the Lucas watch: Yes, there it is..

No...this one must be the Gary watch...

Definitely...

Tidbit from latest issue of EW mag:

--New tv series 'Reign' begins on CW channel,Th, Oct 17,9pm. Quote: "Sure, she ran a country or two back in the 16thC. But this show suggests that Mary, Queen of Scots was just like any other teen; gossiping with friends, dolling up for parties, every so often getting someone beheaded.  Mary moves to France, where her marriage to the future king, Prince Francis, has been prearranged.  But she's not ready to stitch little hearts on her petticoats just yet, because Francis' mistresses and his bad-boy half brother, Bash, are meddling with this great love.  And when Nostradamus has a vision that Mary will cost Francis his life, Queen Catherine tries to stop the wedding.  It's Pretty Little Liars meets Sofia Coppola's Marie Antoinette, and it's good, frothy fun." Rating: B+

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There's the watch peeking out from under Lucas' jacket..

Historic Trivia:  Evidently this is the real survivor of the War of the Roses.  Apparently an amazing woman for her time.  I'd never heard of her before The White Queen series.  She managed to have her first marriage annulled, no small feat for the time.  Then she became Edw IV's mistress.  After he died, Richard III ordered her public penitance.  He suspected her of conspiring with those who didn't want him on the throne, so the fact he ordered Jane Shore to only make public penitance is proof of his benevolence.  Afterwards, she resided at Ludgate prison where she attracted R III's Solicitor General, who married her over his king's objections. haha What a woman!

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jane_Shore

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Geo Washington family tree traced back to the 400s. Whew! Is that really possible?  Scroll to see beautifully restored Washington Manor House:

http://ingilbyhistory.ripleycastle.co.uk/ingilby_4/WASHINGTON%20Family%20Genealogy.pdf

http://www.bluemountain.com/ecards/liquor-treat-talking-card/card-3356741

Richard Armitage:Tumblr Blog Wants Your Questions for RA (see link) + NEWS:Into the Storm Release date is Aug 8, 2014(see article below) + Lovely White Queen Fanvid + Pez Thorin & Orc Side by Side + New Photos from Yesterday's BAFTA Tea Party in LA

Leave your questions for RA at following blog.  There will be a press conference with Hobbit cast members early Sat morning in London:

http://clickonlineblog.tumblr.com/post/62269501486/on-saturday-im-going-to-meet-richard-armitage

Tweet from Todd Garner:

Todd Garner ‏@Todd_Garner 16h“@THR: Found-footage tornado pic 'Into the Storm' to hit theaters August 2014   http://j.mp/16xGISp ”

OPENING DAY is AUG 8, 2014 -- The Warner Bros. film -- Into the Storm -- Starring Richard Armitage -- is directed by Steven Quale.

Tornado pic Into the Storm will rip through theaters on Aug. 8, 2014.

Directed by Steven Quale (Final Destination 5), the found-footage film stars Richard Armitage, Sarah WayneCallies, Matt Walsh, Nathan Kress, Arlen Escarpeta, Jon Reep and Jeremy Sumpter.

The Warner Bros. film -- previously titled Black Sky -- follows a group of storm chasers trying to document an unprecedented onslaught of tornadoes that ravage a small town. While some residents seek shelter, the storm chasers prove just how far they are willing to go to capture a once-in-a-lifetime shot.

http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/found-footage-tornado-pic-storm-635615

Are Pez Thorin and the Orc bffs?

ahhh...who doesn't enjoy what seems to be a happy ending for Richard and Anne in The White Queen?...But, the lovely proposal and acceptance have just occurred in ep 6, and judging from other relationships so far, we'd be wise not to expect their fairytale romance to continue without at least a few down moments. Afterall, no one's life is a thornless *rose* garden;)....have no shame.

New Series REIGN premieres in Oct.  Here are some of the beautiful/handsome costumes: http://www.tvguide.com/special/fall-preview/PhotoGallery/Exclusive-Reigns-Royal-1071152/1071159

Scottish newspaper mentions RA is "tipped" for the Poldark role.  Now if we knew that word means rumored or something more definite, we'd have a better conception of their comment.
http://www.heraldscotland.com/arts-ents/film/the-future-of-tv-is-living-in-the-past.20431741
There is also much excitement about a remake of romantic 18th-century melodrama Poldark (Richard Armitage is tipped to play the lead), as well as a shameless compendium of crowd-pleasing Victoriana in Dickensian, a remix of the 19th-century author's work in which his most famous characters from different novels cross paths. That's without even mentioning Julian Fellowes's The Gilded Age, an epic NBC network production about wealthy New York socialites set in 1880s Manhattan.
Happily this Fall, when it raineth it poureth fine quality new tv series, e.g. Sleepy Hollow:

Yes, it's true - hopeless romantic here, but it's such a lovely place to be..and I'm obviously not the only one..