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The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes: The Hunger Games Movie Review

“Everyone’s born as clean as a whistle— As fresh as a daisy. And not a bit crazy. Staying that way’s a hard row for hoeing— As rough as a briar, Like walking through fire. This world, it’s dark, And this world, it’s scary. I’ve taken some hits, so no wonder I’m wary. It’s why I need you— You’re pure as the driven snow…Roses are red, love; violets are blue. Birds in the heavens know I love you.” Suzanne Collins, The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes I am very pleased to say that the Hunger Games prequel movies called The Ballad…

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Masters of the Air: The Long-Awaited Follow-Up to Steven Spielberg’s ‘Band of Brothers’

“In thinking back on the days of Easy Company, I’m treasuring my remark to a grandson who asked, ‘Grandpa, were you a hero in the war?’ ‘No,’ I answered, ‘but I served in a company of heroes.‘” Band Of Brothers (TV Miniseires 2001) After more than two decades in the making, “Masters of the Air,” a World War II miniseries developed by director Steven Spielberg and actor Tom Hanks, has unveiled some exciting news with the release of the trailer and official premiere date: January 26th, 2024. This highly anticipated series serves as the long-awaited follow-up to the duo’s previous…

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A Sneak Peak Look Into “The Serpent Queen” – Catherine De Medici’s Story!

Starz once again continues to make my royal history loving heart beyond happy. They are just excellent with putting out amazing shows. Fans first got The White Queen, The White Princess, The Spanish Princess, Becoming Elizabeth… Now they are presenting us with The Serpent Queen airing in September! The show will be a fictional drama based on the very infamous life of Catherine De Medici! She was an Italian noblewoman who would be Queen of France from 1547 until 1559 through her marriage to King Henry II. She was mother to three French kings: Francis II, Charles IX and Henry…

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Sneak Peak: Lifetime’s Limited Series Flowers In The Attic Origin Story!

I am so excited! As many already known, I have been obsessed with V.C Andrews since around the age of thirteen. Today I get to announce a new limited series being produced by the lifetime channel that will span four episodes and eight hours of V.C Andrews prequel novel Garden Of Shadows. This is the where the twisted and dramatic story of the Dollanganger children all begins. It goes back in time to tell the tragic story of Olivia Foxworth, the children’s evil and cruel grandmother. One of the main villains in the Flowers In The Attic. I absolutely adored…

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Sneak Peak Into The Spanish Princess Season Two Trailer! Coming October 11th, 2020!

I cannot contain how excited I am to announce the second part of The Spanish Princess has finally arrived!  This is amazing for us Tudor history lovers! That is right! Season Two of The Spanish Princess is airing on Starz October 11th, 2020. In today’s post I will be sharing exclusive sneak peak and first look at the trailer! God Save The Queen! Starz’s historical series centers on Catherine of Aragon (Charlotte Hope), who’s destined to become the first wife of King Henry VIII (Ruairi O’Connor), but dramatizes the lesser-known details of how the young Spanish princess became the Queen of…

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