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The Beginner’s Guide To The Summer Solstice
Posted in Wheel of The Year, tagged All News, Culture, Events, History, Holiday, Inspiration, Life, Lifestyle, Litha, Midsummer, National, Nature, News, Spirituality, Stonehenge, The Longest Day, The Summer Solstice, The Wheel of The Year, Top Stories on June 17, 2015| Leave a Comment »
Happy Blogging Birthday, Lily Wight!
Posted in Writing, tagged 2014, All News, Arts, Award-winning, Birthday, Blog, Cake, Culture, Entertainment, humor, Humour, Inspiration, Life, Lily Wight, Patrick Valenza, Top Stories, Writers, Writing on February 28, 2014| 8 Comments »
Updated 28/02/2014
Would you believe that Lily Wight ~ The Arcade of Arts & Arcana is two years old today or 2,344 comments, 411 posts and over 10,500 subscribers old today!
If you are already a blog author or reader, or you are thinking about becoming one, a glance below – at this site’s very first technophobic and mildly apologetic post – will prove that award-winning, international blogs can evolve from humble origins and perseverance to recommendations by best-selling authors.
Would you like to re-share the moment you lost your blog virginity? Lily Wight will show you hers if you show her yours 😉
“Virgin Blogger
Dear Blogsprites,
I always thought that keyboards were for making music and that hard-drives were arduous road-trips.
As soon as I…
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Blog Review 2013
Posted in Writing, tagged All News, Blog, Entertainment, Lily Wight, media, National, News, Review, Reviews, Top Stories, WordPress, Writers, Writing on January 9, 2014| Leave a Comment »
The WordPress.com stats helper monkeys prepared a 2013 annual report for this blog.
Here’s an excerpt:
The concert hall at the Sydney Opera House holds 2,700 people. This blog was viewed about 50,000 times in 2013. If it were a concert at Sydney Opera House, it would take about 19 sold-out performances for that many people to see it.
Click here to see the complete report.
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The Library Is Open ~ The Year’s Best Blog Posts #1
Posted in Art, Books, tagged 2014, All News, Art, Blog, body painting, books, Carl Spitzveg, Culture, Enchanted Library, Inspiration, Library, Magic Library, The Bookworm, Top Stories, Writing on January 7, 2014| Leave a Comment »
The year’s best blog posts were selected by the readers of Lily Wight ~ The Arcade of Arts & Arcana.
It’s cold and dark outside, Blogsprites – but you’ll find a warm welcome in The Arcade Of Arts & Arcana!
We’re opening the year with books, books and more books – a few reviews, art, movies, tarot and even the odd cute animal gif or Lego curio might sneak their way in too 😉
Now, where shall we do our reading?
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The Mist ~ Movies You Might Have Missed
Posted in Macabre, Movies, Movies You Might Have Missed, tagged All News, Arts, Entertainment, Entertainment News, film, Frank Darabont, Latest News, Movies, News, Stephen King, The Mist, The Walking Dead, Top Stories, trailers, TV, video, Videos on December 7, 2013| 9 Comments »
Perhaps you missed The Mist? Frank Darabont works his magic on another Stephen King novel with a couple of appearances from The Walking Dead cast. A new 10 part TV series based on The Mist has just been announced so catch-up now. It’s more than worth a watch for that ending…
There’s a great movie you might have missed every month at Lily Wight ~ The Arcade of Arts & Arcana!
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A Festive Treat For Moviebuffs
Posted in Hull: City of Culture, tagged All News, City of Culture, Conventions, Entertainment, Entertainment News, Fairs, Fantasy, film, Hull, Latest News, Life, Local, Movie Buffs, Movies, News, Rusty Goffe, Science Fiction, Star Wars, Top Stories, TV, Yorkshire on November 21, 2013| Leave a Comment »
Darth Vader knows what you’ve got for Christmas – he felt your presents – and he’s on his way to East Yorkshire, UK to offer film fans the opportunity to solve all their festive gift needs.
Movie Buffs Christmas Special is the latest event organised by Hullywood Entertainment and due to be held over two days, at Hull’s Princes Quay Shopping Centre, on Saturday 30th November and Sunday 1st December 2013.
The Christmas Special will be Hullywood’s eighth collectors’ fair and promises dozens of trade stalls offering unique, rare, new and vintage memorabilia.
Special guest, Rusty Goffe will be in attendance, signing autographs and sharing his anecdotes and experiences on both days. Rusty continues to enjoy a long and distinguished career in films and television and has appeared as a Jawa in the original Star Wars Trilogy and an Oompa Loompa in Willy Wonka & The Chocolate Factory. Younger fans will know Rusty as a Gringott’s Goblin from the Harry Potter movies.
The Movie Buffs Christmas Special will also feature a variety of exhibition props, costume groups, cosplay and face-painting. For more information and to keep up-to-date with Hullywood Entertainment news and events send a Facebook friend request to Hullywood Crew or follow @HullywoodCrew on Twitter.
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Benedict Cumberbatch Is Sauron
Posted in Movies, tagged All News, Annatar, Arts, Benedict Cumberbatch, Entertainment, Entertainment News, Features, film, Latest News, Movies, News, Sauron, The Desolation Of Smaug, The Hobbit, The Lord of the Rings, The Necromancer, Top Stories, Videos on November 8, 2013| 2 Comments »
Updated 04/12/2014
Peter Jackson has a penchant for British thespians and BBC drama serials so signing top toff totty Benedict Cumberbatch to provide voice and motion for The Hobbit’s dragon Smaug was hardly a surprise.
More intriguing is Cumberbatch confessing to his role as “The Necromancer”, who – as Rings fans know – is non-other than Big Bad Sauron himself.
Jackson originally intended to reveal Sauron’s face – as Annatar, his Elvish-guise – during a dual with Aragorn towards the end of The Return Of The King. The footage was considered too confusing and distracting and only made it as far as the DVD extras (you can watch it below).
Now, with a distinctly Elvish-looking actor properly cast and the last film in The Hobbit trilogy leading Gandalf towards a…
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Charlie Hunnam Leaves Fifty Shades Of Grey
Posted in Movies, tagged All News, books, Casting, Charlie Hunnam, Entertainment, Entertainment News, Fifty Shades Of Grey, film, Latest News, Movies, News, News & Gossip, Top Stories, Truth & Rumors on October 14, 2013| 3 Comments »
Updated 14/10/13
Will the Christian Grey casting controversy ever end?
After keeping fans guessing for over a year Charlie Hunnam has quit his coveted role in Fifty Shades of Grey within weeks of author E. L. James’ official announcement.
Hunnam has cited his contractual obligation to TV show Sons of Anarchy as the reason for his departure, but did no one think to check the small print first?
With the role now wide-open that marketing dream rumour-mill is sure to be turning. Perhaps there is still a chance for fan favourite Matt Bomer after all.
Dakota Johnson (the daughter of Don Johnson and Melanie Griffith) remains onboard as Anastasia Steele, following news that Sam Taylor-Johnson will direct what will undoubtedly be one of the hottest and hotly anticipated movies of 2014.
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Darth Vader Descends On Yorkshire
Posted in Hull: City of Culture, tagged All News, Darth Vader, Entertainment, Entertainment News, Family, film, Hull, Kingston upon Hull, Life, Local, Movies, News, Star Wars, Top Stories, TV, Yorkshire on August 13, 2013| 2 Comments »
Movie fans may sense a serious disturbance in The Force this Saturday when Darth Vader’s shuttle arrives at Hull’s Movie Buffs Collectors Fair.
Actor Dave Prowse, who gave Darth Vader his imposing presence in the original Star Wars Trilogy, will be visiting the city for the very first time to meet fans, sign autographs and enjoy some Yorkshire hospitality.
The former Green Cross Code Man will be joined by special effects gurus and Jabba The Hutt puppeteers, Toby Philpott and John Coppinger, who have worked on a variety of memorable movies including Harry Potter, Labyrinth and The Dark Crystal.
Movie Buffs is the seventh film and cult TV fair hosted by Hullywood Entertainment, an independent Yorkshire-based events company launched five years ago with support from The Prince’s Trust.
This Saturday’s event will be held in the first floor atrium of Hull’s Prospect Shopping Centre from 10am – 4pm and will also feature a spectacular array of trade stands and exhibits. Charity costume groups, such as the world-renowned UK Garrison and the UK Ghostbusters will be mingling with visitors alongside a variety of cosplayers. Movie Buffs events have become well-known for their party atmosphere and visitors are always welcome to turn-up in fancy dress.
Tickets for Movie Buffs, Hull 17/08/2013 are available on the door.
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Crazy Wheelers Kick Cancer With Cycle Challenge
Posted in Hull: City of Culture, tagged All News, Articles, Bicycle, Brighton, Cycling, Family, Features, Health, Hull, Hull Daily Mail, Inspiration, Kingston upon Hull, Latest News, Leukaemia, Life, Local, London, London To Brighton, National, News, Pancreatic Cancer, Pancreatic Cancer Research Fund, People, Sports, Tandem, Top Stories, Yorkshire on July 5, 2013| Leave a Comment »
A determined family of Yorkshire cyclists conquered rolling hills, slipped chains and a puncture to complete a gruelling 75 mile bike marathon.
The Crazy Wheelers team; comprising Gary Stephenson, son Harry (16), brother-in-law Allan Davidson and nephew Lex (13) cycled from London to Brighton to encourage sponsorship and raise awareness for the Pancreatic Cancer Research Fund.
Gary lost his father-in-law, Pat Sullivan to pancreatic cancer last year within weeks of a surprise diagnosis and with survival rates for the disease especially low, at just 3%, the need to fund ongoing research is vital.
The Wheelers journey is even more incredible as their youngest member, Lex Stephenson is already familiar with the devastating effects of cancer having battled leukaemia since the age of 4. Lex, who is now in remission, continues to receive considerable support from local and national childhood cancer charities and wanted to extend his fundraising to help other organisations.
At the time of writing the team have raised over £1,700 of their £2,000 target and are still accepting donations now their challenge is complete. It is easy and safe to donate online via the following link…
http://www.justgiving.com/teams/crazywheelers – you can also support individual team members and find information on how to donate by text.
Read more about The Crazy Wheelers…
https://lilywight.com/2013/06/22/london-to-brighton-pedalling-to-beat-pancreatic-cancer/
http://www.justgiving.com/teams/crazywheelers
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Imbolc ~ The Beginner’s Guide To The Wheel Of The Year
Posted in Wheel of The Year, tagged All News, Brighid, Brigid, Candlemas, Corn Dolly, Culture, Events, History, Holiday, Imbolc, Inspiration, Lammas, Life, National, Nature, News, Religion, Spirituality, Spring, The Wheel of The Year, Top Stories on February 2, 2013| 22 Comments »
Updated for 2015
Imbolc (pronounced i-MOLK meaning “in the belly”) is one of eight seasonal festivals marked on the ancient calendar known as The Wheel Of The Year. Imbolc is observed on 1st February each year.
Imbolc heralds the first stirrings of Spring as it lies halfway between The Winter Solstice (Yule) and The Spring Equinox (Ostara). It is a time when days lengthen, new buds and shoots appear and the first lambs are born.
Imbolc was originally observed by the Gaelic (Irish, Scottish and Manx) people as a vital indicator of a new agricultural year.
The festival was deemed sacred to the Gaelic goddess Brighid (pronounced breed) the midwife of the year and protector of women, children and newborns.
Hearthfire celebrations involved the baking of bannocks; the origin of Pancake Day.
Corn Dollies and Brighid’s crosses would be made from dried stalks, reeds and rushes to bless the coming season.
Imbolc was a time for weather forecasting. Watching for snakes or badgers to emerge precedes the North American tradition of Groundhog Day.
Click For Lily Wight’s Complete Guide To The Wheel Of The Year
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Fifty Shades Of Grey Latest ~ Will Matt Bomer Be Christian Grey?
Posted in Movies, tagged All News, Arts, Casting, Charlie Hunnam, Dakota Johnson, Entertainment, Entertainment News, Fifty Shades Of Grey, film, Latest News, Matt Bomer, Movies, News, News & Gossip, Top Stories, Truth & Rumors on August 4, 2012| 24 Comments »
Updated 14/10/13
He’s in, he’s out and Matt Bomer may be in again now that Charlie Hunnam has officially quit the coveted role of Christian Grey in the movie adaption of Fifty Shades.
Hunnam has cited contractual obligations to TV show Sons of Anarchy as the reason for his departure, let’s hope that Matt still has a space in his calendar.
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Everything You Need To Know About Dakota Johnson
Matt Bomer Facts & Pictures
Matthew Staton Bomer was born on 11th October 1977. He is a 34-year-old Libran. Matt’s father is former Dallas Cowboy John Bomer.
Matt attended Klein High School (Houston) with actor Lee Pace (Pace will soon be seen as King Thranduil of Mirkwood in The Hobbit, the father of Legolas).
Matt got his big TV break in the ABC soap All My Children (2000). He has also appeared in Tru Calling, North Shore and Chuck.
Matt is probably best known for playing Neal Caffrey in White Collar (from 2009).
Matt’s big screen credits include Flightplan, The Texas Chainsaw Massacre: The Beginning and In Time. He can currently be seen in Magic Mike.
Matt attended Carnegie Mellon University in Pittsburgh and graduated the same year as True Blood’s Joe Manganiello (his Magic Mike co-star).
Matt may be the best-looking gay man on the planet. His partner is Hollywood Publicist Simon Halls and he has three children; Kit (2005) and twins Walker and Henry (2009).
Matt Bomer IS Christian Grey. Oh look… he’s all wet…
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