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l-carlyle · 1 year

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Lockwood & Co. feature on the January 2023 Issue of the SFX Magazine

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"JOE CORNISH IS HAUNTED. NOT BY ANY BONE chilling apparition or plate-flinging poltergeist but by a time. A vanished age, of strange torments and diabolical dread.

“This is a world of draughty houses and windows that don’t quite close properly and creaky floorboards and clicking pipes,” he tells SFX, smiling over a Zoom connection. “The world I remember from my childhood, before double-glazing and insulation!”

Welcome to the phantom-infested Britain of Lockwood & Co. It’s a little like the 1970s, only even weirder. Adapted from the popular series of books by Jonathan Stroud, this new Netflix offering pits swashbuckling teens against the unquiet dead in a London spilling over with paranormal activity. Even the local A-Z, you strongly suspect, drips with ectoplasm.

ANATOMY OF A GHOST “I love supernatural stories,” says Cornish, who serves as lead writer and director on the eight-part series, “and it’s unusual to find a story where the science of ghosts has been so thoughtfully defined. There’s a broad set of rules for ghosts that most stories adhere to, but there’s not really an almost Darwinesque analysis of different types of ghosts, different species, different behaviours, a taxonomy.

“The idea that they can kill you by touching you completely changes the dynamic of a ghost story, brings it into the action-adventure realm. So you get everything great about a ghost story but these other genre elements really take it into a new place. “On top of that you’ve got terrific worldbuilding. This takes place 50 years into a ghost epidemic, and the world has really changed because of it. Different economics and different social structures have emerged. Because young people are more sensitive to the supernatural, which is a classic trope in ghost stories, it’s extrapolated into this world where young people are employed by massive adult-run agencies to detect and fight ghosts. “So it’s a pretty amazing bit of thinking, based on a very attractive set of genre ideas that have been around for ages but have never really been reinvented in such a clever way.”

It’s a more analogue world, where technological progress stuttered. And that’s a premise that appeals to Cornish, who made his name with the hand-tooled, micro-budget joys of The Adam And Joe Show – a pioneering ’90s celebration of geek culture, knocked together from toys, love and cardboard – before promotion to the big screen as director of Attack The Block in 2011.

“The world changed tack when the problem started, because everything that would be regarded as pseudo-science became real science,” he explains. “So the world stopped at the time of Amstrad word processors! “It became a more industrial world, because iron and salt and water can repel ghosts, so suddenly these almost Victorian industries are revived. Also, in a weird parallel way, old things are suddenly scary. Anything with an ancient history is potentially lethal, because it might be the source of a ghost.

“For me it felt like the early ’80s, when I was a teenager, because that was kind of pre-digital. It was a world that still had analogue media and you could buy records and fanzines. There was a world of printed youth culture that existed in a social way, that wasn’t on telephones and computers. You communicated in a much more person-to-person way back then. So that was pleasing for me as well – the series has this kind of retro-contemporary feel to it that’s half modern and half 50 years ago.” The spectral aesthetic in Lockwood & Co also takes inspiration from the past. “We started by looking at Victorian spirit photography. Because photography is pre-digital, it’s chemical, the ghosts feel very different, like a real physical presence. They feel as if they exist in the world of natural physics – we can’t really get away with hiding them.

“In other movies or TV shows you might glimpse a ghost as a jump scare and then it’s gone. Our ghosts are really present, and our characters fight with them, so we had to come up with a design that you could really train the camera on, and involve in an action sequence, and would be able to leap around and dive and swoop and bolt into a corner.

“They’re all made out of smoke, they’re all made out of something ethereal. There are lots of different types in the series, lots of colours and densities and shapes. We tried to get away from super-digital ghosts and make them feel like they could really exist in a science experiment.”

Lockwood & Co looses its phantoms in some genuinely creepy abodes. What’s the secret of bringing a legitimately goosefleshing haunted house to the screen?

“We worked really hard on lighting, and light levels, making sure stuff was legible enough but that you’re also slightly peering into the shadows. I think sound is hugely important, and also silence. A lot of modern media is frightened of silence and when nothing happens that’s often the most interesting moment. We tried not to do too many jump scares. We do one or two, but we try and create an atmosphere of creeping fear rather than give people heart attacks.”

Stroud’s five-novel Lockwood series launched with The Screaming Staircase in 2013 (the TV version adapts this tale but also goes beyond it, Cornish reveals). Its young ghostbusters are Lucy Carlyle, gifted with psychic powers, and Anthony Lockwood, the dashing and enigmatic founder of the only agency to operate without adult supervision. The show captures the dashing spirit of the books, quippy heroes slicing at wraiths with rapiers, but plays things commendably straight.

“It’s a very sincere endeavour,” acknowledges Cornish. “We believe in the characters and we believe in the world. Stuff like this only works if you really commit to it and decide that it’s real. I don’t love shows where the characters are winking at the camera, or there are meta jokes. I want the world to be completely absorbing and credible.

“One of the most important and compelling things for people who love these books is the relationship between Lockwood and Lucy. It’s a relationship that has an enormous fandom – there’s an amazing amount of fan art out there. It’s a sort of unrequited will-they-won’t they relationship. This is a world where young people shoulder an incredibly grave burden, at a time in their life when they shouldn’t be thinking about death, or mortality, all the things that older people have to think about, and yet here they are, armed with weapons, having to fight things that could kill them.

“But then another brilliant thing about the novels is that if you get too depressed you get more vulnerable, so the ghosts can get you if you feel too bleak. So they have to cheer each other up and make quips and jokes, for safety purposes. We just approached the whole thing as if it was completely real.”

Given the rabid fandom, getting the casting of the leads right was crucial. Bridgerton’s Ruby Stokes ultimately won the role of Lucy. “She’s the centre of the story,” Cornish tells SFX. “She’s vulnerable, damaged, kind of abused and exploited as a child, comes from a broken home, has lost her father, yet has incredible gumption and ambition and a very strong sense of self-preservation. “She has this gift that she really doesn’t want, and she packs her bags, runs away from home and sets out to London with no qualifications, nowhere to stay the night. Her powers are an expression of her emotional sensitivity. In the book it’s like teenage emotions are being made into a supernatural power.

“So we just had to find an incredible young actor who felt like she could do it, and who you believed had that inner emotional life. Before I did this I always wondered how castings worked, whether there was some super complicated methodology. But a person just walks into the room and you go, ‘Do I believe that she’s Lucy?’ Ruby was actually one of the first people we saw, and we all just went, ‘Oh, there she is! There’s Lucy Carlyle!’”

Newcomer Cameron Chapman bagged the title role. “Lockwood was much harder, actually,” shares Cornish. “We saw hundreds and hundreds of actors, and Cameron came in pretty late in the day, at the eleventh hour. And that’s equally hard, because he’s got to be sort of handsome and cool and yet really vulnerable and haunted. He’s got to have swagger and braggadocio but also be a bit of a bullshit artist. He’s like a sort of teen entrepreneur. In the ’80s everybody wanted to be a teen entrepreneur, and he’s that made flesh. But he’s also wounded and secretive and has sort of a death wish.

“Cameron had all that. Weirdly, he looks very like the illustrations on the book covers, and he wears that long coat really well. He does the charisma, he does the vulnerability, he’s a bit of a dick – not in real life, in terms of acting! – and then he can be very romantic and swoony. It’s a heck of a part for a young actor.

Out of the three main actors [Ali Hadji-Heshmati plays George, Lockwood’s second-in-command] he’s the guy who really hadn’t been on camera before, but he does an exceptional job.” But while fan approval is vital, even more key is winning the heart and mind of the man who dreamed up Lucy, Lockwood and their spook-riddled world in the first place.

“Jonathan has been very involved from the start,” says Cornish. “I formed a relationship with him in order to get him to give us the rights to the book, and then we’ve let him read every draft of the scripts. He’s come to visit the set, he’s sat down with the actors. He’s really into it and he’s been extraordinarily supportive, but sensibly he said to us, ‘Look, you go and do your thing. I understand this is a different beast, between the page and the screen.’

“But I hope, and I trust, that he has been surprised by how much we’ve just stuck to what he’s done. Because it’s really, really good. He’s provided pretty incredible material.”

Lockwood & Co is on Netflix from 27 January.

#lockwood and co #l&co. netflix #ruby stokes #cameron chapman #ali hadji-heshmati #lucy carlyle #anthony lockwood #george karim

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gigawatt-smile · 1 year

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Here's the Foreword from the Lockwood & Co Netflix Tie-in Edition. It's basically just The Screaming Staircase but this was also here from Mr Shroud Himself (under the cut):

'A girl and a boy knock at the door of a house in south-west London. It is a fairly modern house and they are wearing modern clothes, but they each have a rapier at their belt, and kitbags full of salt bombs and iron chains. They have come on professional business. They are there to destroy a ghost.

And that, when I sat down and wrote the first three pages of what became The Screaming Staircase, was pretty much all I knew. Who was this pair? Why were there no adults accompanying them? What was the horror that waited for them beyond the door? I didn't have a clue (most of my books start like this, with a single, improvised, scene). What I did know was that I wanted to write a ghost story, that children were going to be my heroes and that, when they came face to face with something nasty, I wanted it to be a fair fight.

The trouble with ghosts, traditionally, is that they hold all the cards. They are nebulous, ectoplasmic and difficult to destroy. They exert great powers of terror over the living. In most ghost stories they also hang out in remote and eerie locations, preying on solitary individuals - people whose greed, curiosity or plain bad luck makes them vulnerable to supernatural attention. In the classic tales of M. R. James, for instance, the victim is usually a bookish gentleman who has been poking his nose into old manuscripts or artefacts that don't concern him. Is it going to be an equal contest when the malevolent spirit shows up? No. You'd put your money on the phantom every time.

I love these traditions, and I certainly intended my ghosts to be scary - that was why I was writing the story in the first place. But I also wanted to shake things up a bit and give my characters a chance.

And so I decided to tweak the rules.

For starters, we'd have an epidemic of hauntings in Britain. Ghosts aren't just to be found lurking far off in creepy man- sions. They're everywhere, threatening death to anyone they touch, and adults can't see or hear them before it's too late. Only certain young people - like my two protagonists, Lucy Carlyle and Anthony Lockwood - have the psychic talents to deal with them. This is vital, but it's not enough to keep them alive.

So I gave them some proper equipment too. The spectral plague has spurred an industrial revolution in ghost-hunting techniques, and each agent goes into the night armed with decent weapons: salt bombs, silver nets, magnesium flares and rapiers of cold, sharp iron. That evens the score a little.

Next, and most importantly, I gave my heroes each other. From the moment I began this first scene, I knew that the relationship between Lucy and Lockwood (along with their friend George Cubbins) was going to be the beating heart of the story. I could hear the energy in their voices - I sensed their personalities, their rapport, their shared jokes. As I wrote my way into the book, I learned more about Lucy's courage, faithfulness and determination. Lockwood's self-conscious charisma was there from the start, as was his air of mystery (he would keep his deeper secrets a while longer). But their skills were complementary. Far from being isolated, they would pool their resources, and so make Lockwood & Co. a match for any Phantasm or Raw-bones that floated across their path.

Finally, I gave them 35 Portland Row: Lockwood's rambling townhouse in Marylebone. It's their home and headquarters. It's where they train, it's where they sleep; it's where they can sit around eating cakes at midnight without a Wraith creeping up to give them ghost-touch. In other words, it's a place of sanctuary - the vital counterpoint to all the haunted buildings they encounter, and in some ways almost a character in its own right.

One of the many triumphs of the Netflix series is its flawless recreation of Number 35, complete with its rapier racks, rows of masks and dusty tables piled with unpaid bills. It was an extraordinary feeling to visit the house on set in Ealing Studios, to walk up the steps, cross the iron line and step straight into Lockwood's hall.

For sheer impact, though, this was nothing compared to that breathless moment when I saw Ruby Stokes, Cameron Chapman and Ali Haji-Heshmati acting together for the first time. All at once, Lockwood, Lucy and George were standing there before me, living, breathing, showing precisely the right rackety camaraderie and charm. Seeing them gave me the same electric charge as when I wrote that initial scene, all those years before.

And, sure enough, this was a fabulous new beginning. together. Since then, I've watched a stunning TV series come Presided over by Joe Cornish and the brilliant production team at Complete Fiction, Lockwood & Co. conjures Lucy and Lockwood's world in all its horror, and its light. It's certainly got plenty of terrifying ghosts in it. But it's also got a lot of friendship, humour, love and loyalty - and these things more than match the darkness. It's why I was drawn to these heroes in the first place - and why I think you'll be happy to walk with them into the shadows too, no matter what is waiting for you there.'

Jonathan Shroud, June 2022

#this is so heartfelt man #worth the money just for that #lockwood and co #lockwood & co #l&co #anthony lockwood #lucy carlyle #george cubbins #george karim

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naomiknight-17 · 3 months

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Watching the movie Spectral on Netflix and oh my god it's

It's so bad

It gets worse the longer it goes on holy shit

Who wrote this garbage

I hope at least the special effects artists were well paid, cuz that's about the only redeeming thing about this trash pile

#critical #movies #spectral #ask to tag

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darling-gemini · 23 days

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15 Questions for Friends

Tagged by @anotherbluesunday and @tastethesetears . Thank you both, ily!!

Are you named after somebody? No, but I've been told that my initials are shared by my dad's ex-girlfriend which is ... About as awkward as you would expect lol.

When was the last time you cried? Like an hour ago, actually. I watched a video from one of the YouTubers I follow (Mai Pham) that spoke about a breakup that helped to shape her life as it is today, and how she's recently reconnected with herself through being by herself after being surrounded by so much Noise. It was a great video that really hit me in my heart place.

Do you have kids? Nope! Hoping to maybe foster at some point in my life, but that's gonna be a ways away.

What sports do you/have you played? Soccer, dance, cheer, and a little bit of volleyball. I haven't done sports in a lot of years though, it's just not really my thing.

Do you use sarcasm? Yeah, but not as much as I used to. I was such a sarcastic little shit for the longest time.

What's the first thing you notice about people? Their demeanor.

What's your eye color? Blue/Green (according to my boyfriend I have like a ~gradient~ effect going on in my eyes. 'cause I'm built different I guess idk)

Scary movies or happy endings? Right now, scary movies.

Any talents? Writing, I... Guess? It's the closest thing I've got.

Where you born? SoCal!

What are your hobbies? Writing, reading, painting, doing makeup, photography (on occasion), and the great big evil that is media consumption.

Do you have any pets? A German Shepherd named Cooper!! He's the cutest.

How tall are you? 5'6"

Favorite subject in school? English or History!

Dream job? I don't dream of labor but I wouldn't mind being one of those people that watches Netflix shows to sort them into categories, I think that'd be fun.

Tagging: @the-snadger @ablatheringblatherskite @shareyoursunshines @thelovelybookworm @nocturnalnewsiestrash @spectral-claws @standardlovers and whoever else would like to!!

#personal #tag games

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theresattrpgforthat · 1 year

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My family and I have been watching and loving the Lockwood & Co series on Netflix (and have the books coming in soon). My oldest - a Masks veteran, sees a ton of parallels between Mask moves and the action in the show, and longed for a game focused on the sort of eldritch investigation, but with the personal drama that a game like Masks or Monsterhearts or the like can bring. Any suggestions?

THEME: Eldritch Investigative Drama

Hello friend, you’re definitely describing one of the highlights of the Powered by the Apocalypse system. It’s probably not surprising that so many of my recommendations are PbtA!

Sunset Kills, by Hedgemaze Press.

Sunset Kills is a tabletop roleplaying game about a family or group of friends who investigate supernatural mysteries and fight the monsters trying to take over their town. It’s a little bit horror, a little bit drama, and a little bit campy comedy in the vein of shows like Charmed and Buffy the Vampire Slayer.

Sunset Kills uses a simplified version of the Apocalypse World system, perfect for new players or those new to Powered by the Apocalypse-style games.

This may be advertised as a great game for new players, although some prior GM experience with PbtA is probably going to be useful. This game is primarily focused on monster-killing shows like Buffy and (with the inclusion of my Stranger Hills playbooks), Stranger Things. However, if your characters end up getting mixed up in some kind of eldritch conspiracy instead, you might be able to pull upon each character’s Keys to cause all kinds of drama.

UnHaunt This House, by Kristen Chin.

Unhaunt This House is a haunt-busting tabletop game where you play spectre-hunters traversing a distorted nightmare building to find the source of the haunting.

Snoop around the haunt, dodge shifting architecture or spectral inhabitants and gather clues to make the Final Pronouncement that might dispel the Haunt's ectoplasmic epicentre.

Built on the Down We Go system, Unhaunt this House also takes cues from Brindlewood Bay and Paranormal Inc.This style of game is more on-the-nose in representing ghost hunters, although it’s OSR history means that it doesn’t come with as many mechanics to replicate drama. The closest you might get to drama is the fatal flaw that plagues each hunter: what is it that may be your downfall? You might have to do a bit of home brewing if you want something to replicate the drama that can unfold between a number of hunters exploring a nightmare building.

Moonlight on Roseville Beach, by R.Rook Studio.

Queer pulp meets cosmic horror!

It's 1979 and you're spending the summer working in Roseville Beach, the queerest little town on Rose Island. You might have come here looking for an escape, some fun, a little extra money, or even love, but now people are seeing phantasms, strange animals—and stranger old gods—wander the woods, mysterious monoliths appear randomly, and that strange music is coming from somewhere.

The drama of Moonlight on Roseville Beach is baked into the setting. As outcasts compared to the outside society, the folks of Roseville Beach can’t depend on outside law enforcement to deal with their problems, so when supernatural entities start to trouble your loved ones, you have to spend on yourselves. Your characters will have Troubles - people they’re indebted to, hiding from, trying to impress, or more. They’ll also have NPC allies and each-other to depend on.

As Roseville Beach expects many interpersonal interactions, it can be easy to dive into uncomfortable territory. The game recommends that players sit down and discuss Lines and Veils before beginning play.

Gunmetal Sonata, by Ashley “Winged” Moni.

Besides the world we know lie a myriad continuum of others, full of places and creatures that fill the world’s myths and legends. Life has gotten a lot more manageable in the last few millennia, but the occasional intruder still steps across the threshold to do innocents harm.

You’re one of a long, loose fraternity of people around the world who’re both in-the-know and capable of doing something about it. You wear a lot of hats: you’re a soldier, a hunter, a detective, a scientist, a sheriff.

You’re a slayer. It’s a living.

Gunmetal Sonata is an urban fantasy RPG about monster hunting millennials tracking and slaying threats to humanity through a system that splits between noir investigation and highly-stylized anime action. It is inspired by PbtA and FitD games.

When it comes to interpersonal connections, Gunmetal Sonata includes a Trust track for each player, to increase over play. Each player also has a Promise, whether that be a personal goal or a commitment to a power outside themselves. Promises will give you power, but at a cost they can cause Stress, and wear down your emotions. This game is currently still in the design process, but future iterations intend to have Arcs, which will be personal stories that directly tie you into the plot.

The Between, by The Gauntlet.

The Betweenis a tabletop roleplaying game about a group of mysterious monster hunters in Victorian-era London. They are residents of a place called Hargrave House, and their job is to investigate and neutralize monstrous threats terrorizing the city—threats that Scotland Yard won’t or can’t handle themselves. As the story progresses, they become aware of the plans of a Moriarty-style criminal mastermind they will eventually have to face in order to save Queen and country.

The Betweenis directly inspired by the gothic horror TV show Penny Dreadful, but also takes a lot of inspiration from British horror classics, graphic novels like From Hell and The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen, and pulp-era stories. Mechanically, it’s Powered by the Apocalypse but also uses the mystery system from Brindlewood Bay.

This is a great game if you are looking for something to spook you. It’s also set in a Victorian-era setting, so the world feels darker and older. Your characters will depend on their backgrounds and personal struggles to help them navigate through this world of darkness and conspiracy. The Between comes with a number of scenarios to put your characters through, great for GM’s who don’t have time to write up an entire story from scratch or newer GM’s who want a bit of help exploring the possibilities of this game.

Paranormal Inc, by Alicia Furness Productions.

One day, the dead started returning to haunt the living. This was, as you would expect, somewhat disruptive to society. People started looking for ways to get rid of the ghost nuisance in their lives. Requests for paranormal investigators sky-rocketed.

But times change. People adapt. Now, you are a struggling paranormal investigator with Paranormal Inc. doing your best to keep the equipment working, the lights on, and your belly full.

Paranormal Inc. is a game about solving mysteries, struggling under capitalism, and making connections with living and dead alike. It's a game about pushing through your own personal hauntings to help others.

This game most closely aligns with the theme of ghost-hunting, although your investigators aren’t necessarily hunting ghosts so much as solving mysteries. You won’t know what the answer to the mystery is at the beginning of play - you’ll discover it collaboratively, as Paranormal Inc is GM-less. This game is Carved from Brindlewood, but it’s parent game is heavily inspired by PbtA games, so expect character connections that mean something.

Monster of the Week, by Evil Hat.

Most people don’t believe in monsters, but you know the truth. They’re real, and it’s your task to bring them down. Monster of the Week brings that adventure to life.

Monster of the Week is a standalone action-horror RPG for 3-5 people. Hunt high school beasties a la Buffy the Vampire Slayer, travel the country to bring down unnatural creatures like the Winchester brothers of Supernatural, or head up the government investigation like Mulder and Scully. This book contains everything you need to tackle Bigfoot, collar a chupacabra, and drive away demons.

Monster of the Week is a well-loved, well celebrated monster-hunting game about kicking monster butt, taking care of friends, and getting answers to things that want to be hidden. If you want to get a taste of what this game can do, I’d recommend Monster Hour, a Monster-of-the-Week podcast that keeps the players involved and continuously falling into larger and larger problems.

Apocalypse Keys, by Rae Nedjadi.

As an Omen class monster, you are the only thing capable of holding back the apocalypse. Combat occult threats and investigate supernatural phenomena alongside your team of supernatural agents working for the shadowy DIVISION. But in a world that shuns monsters like you, only your deepest, most heartfelt bonds can grant you the power to stop those who seek to unlock Doom’s Door.

The apocalypse draws near. There are Keys to find, Mysteries to solve, Doors to unlock, and ruthless Harbingers to battle. It’s time to face your fears or become fear itself.

This is the game I think of when I think of messy drama. You’re monsters with great responsibility, great power, and a great opportunity to lose everything you care about. The game will push you towards caring about something or someone, while battling a piece of you that threatens to take that away.

Alongside moves such as Unleash the Dark, which encourages manipulation and harm, you can also Reveal Your Heart to someone in a moment of vulnerability. The organization, DIVISION, is a great resource, but it’s also a strict overlord, and its true nature will only be figured out through play, as players answer questions about it. If you want a game that’s full of action and intrigue, while also pulling at your emotional heart-strings, I strongly recommend Apocalypse Keys.

#monster hunters #investigation #tabletop games #indie ttrpgs #game recommendations #asks #dnd

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bearmemesreviews · 1 month

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Skylanders Reviews: Cynder

"While just an egg, Cynder was stolen by the henchmen of an evil dragon named Malefor and raised to do his bidding. For years, she spread fear throughout the land until she was defeated by Spyro the dragon and freed from the grip of Malefor. But dark powers still flow through her, and despite her desire to make amends for her past, most Skylanders try to keep a safe distance… just in case."

Read that bio alright? Yeah, that's basically all my knowledge on this character.

[Image: Cynder is a quadrupedal dragon with many similarities to Spyro, almost being the same shade of purple as him. She has magenta accents instead of mustard yellow ones, specifically for the webbing of her wings and her stomach plating. Her horns, wingtips, claws, and the tip of her tail are made of steel. She wears steel, spiked bands around her front legs/"wrists" and neck as well. The tip of her tail resembles the head of a spear, while her short horns go down the sides of her head - three on each side parallel to one another. She has a short snout, blue eyes, and magenta gecko-like patterns on her forehead.]

The Skylanders Netflix show gives her a few episodes of note, though she only has a slightly bigger role than Crash Bandicoot in the overarching story. Though Malefor, who's her dad I guess(??), is the one to tease Spyro's secret origins which we never got to see because the show ended on THAT as a cliffhanger.

Why did they make her neck so long in the show?

As for the game, she's an Undead Skylander purely because of her connection to evil. It's a bit odd, and I am honestly surprised Toys for Bob didn't pull a Pokémon when they got new elements later. Her dark evil powers seem to only center on electricity, called "Spectral Lightning". She can also call upon a ghost for allyship and burst forward as a shadow.

I feel like I'm missing a lot of history regarding this character, and would not be surprised if there was some hidden history regarding DeviantArt fandom groups and whatever ships you wanted to see her in.

Motto: "Volts and Lightning!" Okay??? 1/5.

3/5 Chompies. The Renamon of Spyro I guess? Tried not to let my lack of knowledge of Spyro canon conflict with the design itself, so I decided she and Spyro can share scores.

#skylanders spyro's adventure #bmoreviews #skylanders #bmoreviewsskylanders #spyro #cynder #dragons

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starlightandetherealshadows · 10 months

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Nothing to do with the if, but it looks like you know your stuff. Please, can you recomend me some good sci-fi shows/movies with aliens? I really need to watch one. Maybe some not too old?

Hi bumblebee,

Oooo i'm afraid I'm not a member of film twitter hive! I don't watch a lot of movies or tv shows. I read a lot of books though!

I just get restless when I'm sitting down to watch things. My friends know they get an episode or two out of me and then I need to do something else.

I have a few recommendations! Fair warning, it doesn't take much for me to like a movie. If I have a good time, I'll be cheering in the theatres. So please keep that in mind hahah

These are on the US Netflix! I've liked Annihilation (2018), Spectral (2016), I'm currently watching Lost in Space (2021 tv show, 3 seasons), and Gantz:O (2016)!

If anyone else has any recommendations for this lovely anon, please drop them in the replies!!

Have a great weekend, lovebug! ♡︎ ♡︎ ♡︎

All my love,

Cheye

#unrelated #aliens

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joe-dayton · 7 months

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Viewing Response 6

In the Netflix Original TV show Into the Night, there is trauma abound. Science fiction can present a unique discussion and exploration of the human condition and experiences of trauma and stress. By posing post-apocalyptic scenarios that disrupt our ideas and understanding of society and normalcy, fiction such as Into the Night allows us to see ourselves in a new light and wonder how we would act in the scenarios that the characters are thrust into. This idea is explored by Sonia Front in her article titled “Post-Apocalyptic Stress Disorder in The Leftovers by Sonia Front”. Front posits that within post-apocalyptic stories the “feeling of security has been lost forever to be replaced by a spectral threat, tension, and stasis.” This feeling of perpetual stress and never-ending tension is epitomized by Into the Night, a world where the most perpetual, normal, and even comforting event—the rising of the sun—is transformed and disrupted into a constant threat of death. Characters like Sylvie, one of the main characters of the show, are thrust into traumatizing life-and-death decisions, such as leaving another character, Ayaz, to die handcuffed to a pole for the potential betterment of her fellow survivors. Shows like Into the Night allow for decisions and scenarios like these to be played out, exploring the trauma that they leave behind and forcing viewers to ponder how they would act in the character's place.

@theuncannyprofessoro

#oxyspeculativetv

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ladylucksrogue · 7 months

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Get to know me tag game

Thanks for the tag @yourfavoritefridge

1. 3 ships Obitine for sure. I also like Codywan. My favorite guilty pleasure lately is Obikin...I mean I don't really see it canonically but I absolutely adore an AU. I will absolutely read other ships too, but those are my top 3.

2. first ever ship Vegeta and Bulma from Dragonball Z. That was my first ever fandom. I've written for them, also for a minor and relatively hated ship in One Piece, specifically Nami and Zoro. Crazy enough, those fics are getting a ton of attention lately because of the Netflix series, and people are like OMG I love their chemistry, and I'm sitting there like, see?

3. last song She Hates Me - Puddle of Mudd, thanks for the lovely throwback Spotify, forgot how much I loved all that angst.

4. last movie technically it's a series but the thing was like 88 minutes long, that's a movie in my mind...The new John Wick series, the Continental

5. currently reading the Darth Plagieus novel. Liking it so far.

6. currently watching Ahsoka and Only Murders in the Building

7. currently consuming homemade beef jerky and coffee. About to make Kohlrouladen for dinner (cabbage rolls).

8. currently craving A drink. Me and the hubs are going to this nice little cocktail bar. It's been a crazy stressful week. I don't drink under the week when I have to work so I am looking forward to a nice rum and coke. Maybe a martini. Not sure yet. Also, I am craving lime flavored chips. I got so used to eating them in Az and they don't have them here.

9. Tag 9 people you want to know better @sendpseuds, @elwenyere, @glimmerglanger, @himboskywalker, @intermundia, @notaghost3, @padawansuggest, @quigonsjeans, @spectral-musette

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achirding · 2 years

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WIPtober 2: Boo-ty Call

Summary: Cash the Skeleton, despite appearances and his smarter-not-harder mindset, has always been a hard worker. So he’s not going to let the stupid human ghosts haunting his house keep him from scoring with the hottest AU Papyrus in town!

Contains: HoneyMoney: Cash (Swapfell!Papyrus) x Stretch (Underswap!Papyrus)!

Rating: Mature

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The worst thing about human ghosts was that they didn’t take a day off.

Normally, Cash didn’t care- he got an enormous house for an absolute steal, and his ghostly roommates kept things interesting. Blood on the walls? No need to paint them, then. Screaming and rattling chains in the night? Nowhere near as loud as his brother’s snoring, so no problem. A chill in every room? Kept his AC bill low in the summer. Constant furniture rearrangement? Great, no need to get an interior decorator.

He rolled with every punch Swapfell threw his way, and he’d be damned if he let some dead humans get the better of him on the surface.

And he was handling it! Pitting ghost against haunted objects had been one of his more inspired ideas, thinking that their bad energy would have cancelled each other out. It... didn’t work as well as he had hoped. He probably should have experimented with one or two haunted/cursed objects first instead of going on a shopping spree and getting so many, but. He was a sucker for a good deal, and these were an absolute steal!

Okay, so, the collateral damage and destructive supernatural alliances wasn’t ideal. But hey, he got a neat side hustle out of it. Selling his haunted items for cheap to stupid thrillseekers and ghost hunters, and then charging them an exorbitant fee to take them back was his easiest and most profitable business venture to date.

Cash had found a weird little niche for himself, and he was making it work! ...For the most part. The only area he was still struggling to find a feasible workaround was his love life.

These spectral fuckers wouldn’t take a sock on the door as a hint to fuck off. They wouldn’t accept his bribes to make themselves scarce, and his threats weren’t that effective since they were already dead. And the minute anyone new so much as stepped through the threshold, those goddamn ghosts started pulling out all the stops to scare them off, no matter how hot the monster was (or human, Cash wasn’t picky as long as they were enthusiastic.) They had apparently decided that, since they couldn’t get any tail in this house, Cash couldn’t either.

Well, not today. /Not today!/ He finally convinced Stretch to come over to Netflix and chill, and he wasn’t going to let them ruin it for him! Not with Papyrus “They-call-me-Stretch-cause-I-make-anything-fit-;)” Underswap, who showed off his best assets with a lollipop in his mouth and a crop top hoodie.

While rumor had it Stretch was pretty kinky and down to try anything once, maybe bleeding walls and ghostly shrieks were too much for their first romp in the sack. Probably better to save that little trick for later, to keep things... interesting.

#swapfell papyrus #undertale au #writing #cash!papyrus #underswap!papyrus #honeymoney #papcest #underswap papyrus #WIPtober #achirding arts seasonally #WIP #this concept is super fun and i love it so much i want to finish it so bad it's just so dumb and excellent haha

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otakusmart · 1 year

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Korean Dramas in March 2023 to Watch Out For

Get ready to immerse yourself in the captivating world of Korean dramas again! With their signature blend of unique stories, relatable characters, and top-notch performances, these dramas have won over audiences worldwide. And March 2023 is gearing up to be an exciting month for fans, as a diverse range of highly-anticipated dramas is set to hit our screens. Brace yourselves for an unforgettable viewing experience as we delve into some of the most eagerly-awaited Korean dramas airing in March 2023.

Korean Dramas in March 2023

Pandora: Beneath the Paradise

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9gYKdP8AnSQ&ab_channel=FantasyWorld Get ready to be thrilled by Lee Ji Ah's latest masterpiece, "Pandora: Beneath the Paradise." The drama features a star-studded cast, including Lee Sang Yoon, Park Ki Woong, and Bong Tae Gyu, and promises to be a rollercoaster ride of emotions. Watch as Hong Tae Ra, played by Lee Ji Ah, rises to become the first lady of Korea and must navigate the dangerous world of politics to protect her family. Her husband, Pyo Jae Hyun, played by Park Ki Woong, is a genius technology developer who brings an entirely new level of intrigue to this gripping drama.

The Secret Romantic Guest House

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hd7ZAm9304U&ab_channel=SBSNOWSBS Step into the past with "The Secret Romantic Guest House," a captivating historical drama featuring the charming Shin Ye Eun as Yoon Dan O. Running the enchanting Losmen Ihwawon guesthouse, Yoon Dan O welcomes aspiring scholars to Hanyang to take the palace's official exam. But as secrets unravel and romance blooms, the tranquil guesthouse will become anything but ordinary. Prepare to be transported to a different mystery, love, and drama era.

Divorce Attorney Shin

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AqC-Sz64zr8&ab_channel=NetflixK-Content Cho Seung Woo makes a comeback on the small screen with "Divorce Attorney Shin."" This gripping drama follows the story of Shin Sung Han, a talented music professor who turns his expertise toward divorce cases. With the stunning Han Hye Jin, Kim Sung Kyun, and Jung Moon Sung by his side, Cho Seung Woo is set to steal the show with his powerhouse performance. Are you ready to witness the intense legal battles and emotional turmoil of "Divorce Attorney Shin"?

Oasis

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HmbkX5xldqk&ab_channel=KBSDrama Travel back in time with Jang Dong Yoon and Seol In Ah in the highly-anticipated KBS drama "Oasis." Set in the vibrant era of the 1980s and 1990s, the story revolves around three inseparable friends and their journey of chasing their dreams, navigating complicated relationships, and uncovering shocking secrets. Brace yourself for an emotional rollercoaster as "Oasis" takes you on a nostalgic ride through a world of love, betrayal, and thrilling suspense.

The Glory Part 2

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rvJP7sAhXk4&ab_channel=Netflix Prepare for the epic showdown in the highly anticipated Korean drama of March 2023, "The Glory Part 2." The gripping revenge saga of Moon Dong Eun (played by the brilliant Song Hye Kyo) against the notorious Park Yeon Jin gang (portrayed by the stunning Lim Ji Yeon) continues with all guns blazing. Expect nail-biting suspense, intense action, and a thrilling ride as the two formidable forces collide again.

Delivery Man

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qflJcB5w3z8&ab_channel=VikiGlobalTV Buckle up, because "Delivery Man" is the thrilling new supernatural drama that's about to take you on a ride you won't forget! Featuring a star-studded cast including Yoon Chan Young, Bang Min Ah, and Kim Min Suk, this drama follows the story of Seo Young Min, a taxi driver with a unique clientele - he only picks up ghost passengers! With the help of a ghostly female companion and a doctor from the emergency department, Seo Young Min embarks on a heart-pounding journey to fulfill the wishes of his spectral riders. Get ready for a spine-tingling adventure with "Delivery Man"!The Real Has Come The Real Has Come https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XBWKyAqrC8M&ab_channel=KBSWORLDTV K-drama fans! After a long hiatus with " The Real Has Come, " Ahn Jae Hyun is back on the small screen after a long hiatus with "The Real Has Come." Starring alongside the talented Baek Jin Hee, Cha Joo Young, Jung Eui Jae, and many other incredible actors, the drama follows the story of Yeon Doo, a single mother who finds herself in a tricky situation when she meets Tae Kyung, played by Ahn Jae Hyun. He's a man who has decided to remain single and to help Yeon Doo; the two agree to start a fake relationship. Get ready for some heartwarming moments and romantic twists in this upcoming K-drama!

Joseon Attorney

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cnFxLLVim4Y&ab_channel=MBCdrama "Joseon Attorney," the highly anticipated Sageuk drama that marks the return of heartthrob Woo Do Hwan to the small screen after completing his military service. Joining him are the talented Bona of WJSN and the charming Cha Hak Yeon of VIXX. Follow the captivating story of Kang Han Soo, a lawyer who fearlessly fights for the rights of the oppressed in the Joseon dynasty. Get ready to immerse yourself in the rich history and drama of "Joseon Attorney." In conclusion, the Korean dramas set to air in March 2023 are a mix of different genres and themes that cater to various viewers' preferences. From supernatural dramas to historical dramas, there is something for everyone to enjoy. With such a diverse range of dramas, viewers can look forward to an exciting month filled with captivating stories and impressive performances. Read the full article

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CTMS and CCAP Market Trends: Shaping the Future of Cable Access Technology

The cable modem termination system (CMTS) and converged cable access platform (CCAP) market is projected to grow from USD 6.7 billion in 2024 and is expected to reach USD 10.4 billion by 2029, growing at a CAGR of 9.3% from 2024 to 2029.

Increased investment in broadband services is one of the key driving factors for the market; compared to fiber optic networks upgrading existing cable networks with CMTS and CCAP is a more cost-effective solution for many service providers. This makes it an effective option for both established players and those expanding their service offerings in developing regions.

CCAP and CMTS systems with integrated edge computing capabilities can deliver a more responsive and seamless user experience and can prioritize and process critical data locally, optimizing bandwidth usage and ensuring a consistent and reliable user experience.

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Converged Cable Access Platform segment is expected to witness highest CAGR during the forecast period.

Due to the increasing integration of video and data services. CCAP enables the convergence of video and data services on a single platform. This integration streamlines network architecture, reduces operational complexity, and enhances the efficiency of delivering both video and broadband services over cable networks. The cable industry's move towards Distributed Access Architectures (DAA) involves distributing the traditionally centralized functions of the CMTS (Cable Modem Termination System) closer to end-users. CCAP facilitates this transition, improving network efficiency, scalability, and reducing latency.

Virtual CMTS in the CMTS market to witness highest CAGR during the forecast period.

The broader trend of network virtualization and the adoption of Software-defined Networking (SDN) principles have influenced the development and deployment of vCMTS. Virtualization allows for more flexibility, scalability, and efficient resource utilization. It enables cable operators to optimize network resources by running CMTS functions on standard commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) hardware. This can lead to cost savings in terms of capital expenses and operational expenses, as it eliminates the need for dedicated and proprietary hardware.

DOCSIS 3.1 Standard is expected to hold the largest market share in the CMTS and CCAP market by 2029.

DOCSIS 3.1 introduces improvements in spectral efficiency, allowing cable operators to make more efficient use of the available spectrum. DOCSIS 3.1 offers significantly higher speeds compared to its predecessors (up to 10 Gbps downstream and 1 Gbps upstream), making it a crucial upgrade for cable operators to meet these demands. The popularity of streaming platforms like Netflix, Hulu, and Amazon Prime Video requires significant bandwidth. DOCSIS 3.1's increased capacity allows cable operators to deliver these services smoothly without buffering or lag, enhancing user experience and potentially increasing customer satisfaction. This optimization helps increase overall network capacity and deliver higher data rates without requiring additional spectrum allocation.

CMTS and CCAP market in the Asia Pacific estimated to grow at the fastest rate during the forecast period.

The increasing population and urbanization in many countries within the Asia Pacific region contribute to a higher concentration of potential broadband subscribers, due to which this region has been experiencing a surge in demand for high-speed internet services due to the growing use of bandwidth-intensive applications, such as streaming, online gaming, and remote work. Moreover, Asia Pacific is also a major hub for consumer electronics, automotive, and industrial verticals. This region has become a global focal point for large investments and business expansions. Factors such as these are eventually driving the market for CMTS and CCAP.

Key Market Players Major vendors in the CMTS and CCAP companies include CommScope (US), Cisco Systems, Inc. (US), Casa Systems (US), Harmonic Inc. (US), Nokia (Finland), Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd. (China), Broadcom (US), Juniper Networks, Inc. (US), Jinghong V & T technology Co., Ltd. (China), and Sumavision (China), among others.

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