Delight-free

[stgulik]

Sorry, no delights the last few days, unless you count my delight at seeing the new Fantastic Beasts trailer. OMG, it looks like it's going to be so cool, with its American magical sensibilities, its period costumes, and the beauteous Eddie Tremayne carrying a case full of mysterious beings ...

I was surprised at the 'meh' reactions I heard yesterday. It was just a teaser trailer, people, enough to whet your appetite for the movie, for new situations and characters within the JKRverse. I mean, the silly thing isn't coming out until November 2016. They can't reveal too much, too soon--it would kill the sense of anticipation. And it would step all over the build-up to 'The Force Awakens.' Obviously, there's professional courtesy between movie studios at work here.

No, I don't know what I'm on about either.

Stupid Report is kicking my ass. Groom and I are Christmas-bickering. Send hugs.

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[tamlane.livejournal.com]

I think that trailer counts as my December delight for the whole month. Possibly my 2015 Delight.

People are going CRAAAAAAAAAAAZY over the trailer on tumblr. Might not be my preferred platform, but it's giving me great hope for the fandom.

[stgulik.livejournal.com]

Nice! I will check in on my Tumblr peeps.

[tamlane.livejournal.com]

I'm surfing the #fantastic beasts tag right now, and it's like... hundreds and hundreds of people hailing the return of HP fandom. I'm so freaking excited that I've almost gone numb on overload, you know? BUT I CAN'T STOP. XD

[stgulik.livejournal.com]

There's an account on Tumblr, American Wizarding, that has spun some great headcanon accounts of the wizarding world in the States.

[akatnamedeaster.livejournal.com]

I can't speak for anyone else, but for me, I'm not really a big film watcher and having really disliked the HP films, I don't have a solid basis to get excited about this. I also don't find the lead attractive so there's none of that either.

There's also the plot itself, which while sounding serviceable and kid-friendly is ringing alarm bells to me that this will be another film like Jurassic World where I'm watching a bunch of pixels (beautifully rendered though they may be) bash into each other on screen in a CGI overload.

And lastly, I have no emotional attachment to any aspect of the world or characters. It's set in the US with brand new characters. They may turn out to be wonderful and a great addition to the series film canon, but there's no emotional hook to hang my hat on yet so it's tough to get too excited about it.

If it's an awesome film, then the second one may generate buzz, but this first outing is an unknown, so I'm reserving squee.

[thimble-kiss.livejournal.com]

The trailer makes my heart go all pitter-pat with wizarding world love! I'm not sure I'll go all fannish over this as with the books (I mean with fic and such), but I'm going to enjoy the hell out of those movies, oh yes. The latest expansions of JKR's universe just hit an uncritically gleeful spot in my brain - I can't help it. And I love all the HP magical creatures lore anyway; it's one of my favourite parts of JKR's world-building.

I hope you and the groom will make peace soon! Holiday stress sure doesn't help on marital harmony. *sends hugs*

[stgulik.livejournal.com]

We made peace. We've been married too long to boggle about the little things--at least not for long.

Very excited about the upcoming movie!

[teddyradiator.livejournal.com]

Sending as many hugs as I can carry. A few will also be stashed in your pressie, which I hope to get in the mail tomorrow - procrastination, thy name is Teddy.

[stgulik.livejournal.com]

Your package is ready-ish, though at your request, it will be mailed after Christmas.

[teddyradiator.livejournal.com]

Thank you, babe. I fear yours may not arrive in time, but this is due to my ineptitude, not planning.

[nocturnus33]

Thanks for point it out. I'm running to watch it.

[stgulik.livejournal.com]

What did you think?

[nocturnus33]

To be honest at this point I like fandom more than the HP brand. But I like it. I'm intrigued about what will happen.

[stgulik.livejournal.com]

I hear that a lot!

[beffeysue.livejournal.com]

I was thrilled when I saw the trailer. I am so doggone excited to be able to look forward to another film in the Wizarding World!

[stgulik.livejournal.com]

I know, right? Exactly! It's too early for all this glass-half-empty shite.

[kellychambliss.livejournal.com]

Haha, now you've made me want to go watch Jean-Luc singing.

I liked the Fantastic Beasts trailer. Looking forward to the film!

[stgulik.livejournal.com]

Jean-Luc singing is my favorite thing. Really? Shut up, Wesley!

[iqeret.livejournal.com]

Perhaps a bit of Ian McKellen hamming it up will brighten your day…?

[stgulik.livejournal.com]

That was just adorable!

[mywitch.livejournal.com]

Hey thanks for being my livejournal friend! I LOVE your writing!! My reviews on fanfiction.net are from MyLovelyHorse :)

I'm looking forward to Fantastic Beasties too. Love the look of it. I had a legit LOL over your comment: "Obviously, there's professional courtesy between movie studios at work here." Trust me, there isn't any such thing. The teaser is short because they don't have all the footage yet; I promise that they will give away pretty much the entire story once they have enough for a proper trailer.

Happy Christmas!

[mywitch.livejournal.com]

Sorry, I sound like a totally negative dick. I'm not, really. Movie studios just annoy the snot out of me. :)

[stgulik.livejournal.com]

Hello! OMG, I'm so excited to be LJ friends with MyLovelyHorse! Your reviews were such a pleasure to read and share. I appreciated it more than you know that you took the time.

[mywitch.livejournal.com]

You deserve all the praises! There are so many great writers in fan fiction - I wish y'all had a wider audience so you could really soak up the love. You writers are doing the hard part, I'm more than happy to appreciate it. :)