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- Too Hottt to Handle Tuesday! Wicked Thoughts about John Porter, June 27, 2017 Gratiana Lovelace (Post #1071)
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- Sexy SatuRdAy Selfie! Richard Armitage gives face time to supporting cyber bullying prevention efforts, June 17, 2017 Gratiana Lovelace (Post #1069)
- Berlin Station 2017 Sunday—Twitter Q&A, and IG Stories link, June 11, 2017 Gratiana Lovelace (Post #1068)
- “Sleepwalker” (2017) film trailer evokes a Film Noir edge, starring Richard Armitage as the Doctor, June 08, 2017 Gratiana Lovelace (Post #1067)
- THTHT—Richard Armitage Sizzles as the Grill Man Dad in “Brain on Fire”, June 06, 2017 Gratiana Lovelace (Post #1066)
- Keep Calm Sunday with Richard Armitage Posters, June 04, 2017 Gratiana Lovelace (Post #1065)
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Congratulations to Richard Armitage, 2015 Olivier Awards Best Supporting Actor Nominee for his portrayal of John Proctor in The Old Vic’s 2014 production of Arthur Miller’s “The Crucible”
Congratulations to Richard Armitage! 2015 Saturn Awards Best Supporting Actor winner for his role of Thorin Oakenshield in “The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies”!
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Gratiana Lovelace Stories on Wattpad
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“Encouragement”, a Regency Love Story by Gratiana Lovelace, 2016
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“Love in the Great Pine Woods”, an original love story by Gratiana Lovelace for 2015-2016
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“N&S: John Thornton, Love Lessons” is my multi-generational fan fic romance completed on my Wattpad site in October 2014.
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“A Magnificent Love”, is a an original contemporary romance of mine on my Wattpad site:
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“Thorin’s Dream of Love”, a 2013 short story by Gratiana Lovelace
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“Thorin’s Journey: An Unexpected Love”, is an in progress story of mine that I am serializing here on my blog and on my Wattpad site:
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“Sir Guy’s Atonement” (Book 3) on my Wattpad site (a Wattys Awards 2015 Nominee):
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“Fire & Ice” (Revised for Wattpad, 2015), by Gratiana Lovelace
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“Lost & Found” (Revised on Wattpad, 2014), this is one of my original contemporary romances, Gratiana Lovelace
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For me, before there was Proctor, before there was Gary, before there was Thorin, before there was Porter, before there was Lucas, before there was Sir Guy, before there was Harry, before there was John Standring, there was Richard Armitage as John Thornton in North & South (2004).
Click on this lovely gif by Reema to go to her Tempella Tumblr post with my own and other "North & South" Fan Fics linked.
Keep Calm Ladies, Richard Armitage is Smiling
His smiles are so joyous, I couldn't resist making this little graphic. Click on the image to download a copy.
Gratiana's Story Links
- "A Magnificent Love", an original completed love story for the holidays by Gratiana Lovelace, posted December 2014 on my blog here
- "A Magnificent Love", an original completed love story for the holidays by Gratiana Lovelace, posted December 2014 on my Wattpad site
- "Dibley Revisited" (initial story link on my Wattpad site, 8/10/12), Gratiana Lovelace (linkposted here 2/20/13)
- "Dibley Revisited: A Season of New Beginnings", Fan Fic by Gratiana Lovelace (and all story links), 2/19/12
- "Encouragement", a Regency tale of love and romance by Gratiana Lovelace, 2016; My Wattpad link, September 24, 2016
- "Fire & Ice" (Revised for Wattpad, 2015), is my original contemporary romantic thriller, Gratiana Lovelace, August 02, 2015
- "Guy's Rose" Ch. 0 – 40: Sir Guy's journey takes a new path. The links for succeeding chapters are found in the pingbacks.
- "Guy's Rose" initial story link on Gratiana's Wattpad site, 11/02/12
- "Handsome", (Initial Scenes 0-3 & 4-7) (an original one act stage play by Gratiana Lovelace), serialized in 2 sections 1/10/12-1/11/12
- "Handsome", Scenes 0-7 End(R -rating), serialized on Wattpad, 11/16/12 Gratiana Lovelace
- "Lost & Found" by Gratiana Lovelace (Revised and enhanced for Wattpad), beginning Oct.19, 2014
- "Love & Friendship", (Initial story link on my Wattpad Site) 11/26/12 Gratiana Lovelace (link posted here 2/20/13)
- "Love & Friendship", (Initial story link) 11/26/12 Gratiana Lovelace
- "Love is a Choice" (a period love story), by Gratiana Lovelace, 3/15/13–initial story link on my blog here
- "Love is a Choice" (a period love story), by Gratiana Lovelace, 3/15/13–initial story link on my Wattpad site
- "Lucas North, Nightwalker: A Spooky Tale" by Gratiana Lovelace (2013 ) –on my Wattpad site
- "Lucas North, Nightwalker: A Spooky Tale" by Gratiana Lovelace (2013)–on my blog
- "Mr. Romance" (Ch. 0 -34) An original fiction story by Gratiana Lovelace (Wattpad link), September 2013
- "Mr. Romance", an original fiction story by Gratiana Lovelace (links for Ch. 0-34 are listed after the references)
- "N&S: John Thornton, Love Lessons" (IP on blog) An original fan fiction by Gratiana Lovelace, October 2013
- "N&S: John Thornton, Love Lessons" (IP on Wattpad) An original fan fiction story by Gratiana Lovelace, October 2013
- "North & South: Nurturing Love" a fan fiction adaptation by Gratiana Lovelace, 2012
- "Seeing Beauty" (initial story link for Ch. 0 – 32), an original story by Gratiana Lovelace, serialized here 8/20/12 to 11/16/12
- "Sir Guy's Atonement" (Book 3), on my Wattpad site
- "Sir Guy's Dilemma" (Book 2) by Gratiana Lovelace, on my Wattpad site, 11/14/12–a Sequel to "Guy's Rose" (Book 1), linked here 2/20/13
- "Sir Guy's Dilemma", Ch. 1 (initial story post, 10/26/12–a Sequel to "Guy's Rose"), linked here 2/09/13
- "Thorin's Dream of Love", by Gratiana Lovelace 2013 (initial blog link)
- "Thorin's Dream of Love", by Gratiana Lovelace, 2013 (initial Wattpad link)
- "Thorin's Hope: A Love Story"–Ch. 0-9 (initial chapter links on Wattpad), (an original fan fiction story by Gratiana Lovelace), serialized 9/08/11 to 10/27/11 on my blog and Fall 2012 on my Wattpad site
- "Thorin's Hope: A Love Story"–Ch. 0-9 (initial chapter links), (an original fan fiction story by Gratiana Lovelace), serialized 9/08/11 to 10/27/11
- zFiclet" "N&S: John Thornton's Loving Thoughts About Margaret at the Masters' Dinner" by Gratiana Lovelace, on my Wattpad site
- zFiclet: "A Lady's Nightly Vigil of Love", a Sir Guy tale, April 10, 2013 Gratiana Lovelace
- zFiclet: "North & South: 'Look Back, Look Back at Me'", a reimagined scene, 5/15/12 Gratiana Lovelace (Post 186)
- zFiclet: "North & South: John Thornton's Loving Thoughts about Margaret Hale at the Masters Dinner", 3/28/12 Gratiana Lovelace (Post #156)
- zFiclet: "Time to Go to Bed" by Gratiana Lovelace, 2014; on my Wattpad site
SpReAd the Love (STL) Kindness Campaign for 2014 by the Richard Armitage Fandom
Click on the SpReAd the Love world graphic by Seba of Gisborne's Boy blog to go to the Funky Blue Dandelion blog post where Jazzy explains STL 2014.
The Anglophile Channel’s 2013 Favorite British Artist Richard Armitage Interview, all 5 Parts: Teaser, 1, 2, 3, and Outtakes
Click on the image to go to Grati's blog post #525 with links for all of The Anglophile Channel videos of the Richard Amitage Interview.
Actor, Richard Armitage--You know you're an RA Fan if:
- "a" "This Morning UK TV Interview with Hobbit Cast (Thorin has biggest sword) December 13, 2012 YouTube 1" Interview excerpt by Julie Domingo (posted here 3/02/13)
- "Elves – Richard Armitage" from The Hobbit Vlog #9, a video clip by Faboamanto, 11/24/12
- "Find the 15 Spooky Richard Armitage Character Images embedded within the Halloween Graphic", 10/31/12 Gratiana Lovelace (Post #299)
- "Losing Armitage? or Thorin aches and pains, part 1", an insightful essay by Michaela Servetus, 10/20/12
- "MAX 60 Seconds with Martin Freeman (The Hobbit)" by HBO
- "MAX 60 Seconds with Richard Armitage (The Hobbit)" by Cinemax
- "My Two Richards" by Fabo Laktuko of the White Rose: Since and Simple Thoughts blog, Dec. 14, 2013
- "North & South" film script for the 2004 BBC drama starting Richard Armitage, courtesy of Period Drama dot com, 1/31/14
- "North &South Soundtrack – Northbound Train" in a video of the lovely ending scene by lucifmello
- "Richard Armitage Dictionary" a video by Bccmee of words and phrases related to RA and developed by his fans
- "Richard Armitage Portraits Collages Gifs" by GizTheGunslinger on her "World in My Eyes" Tumblr, 1/26/13
- "Richard Armitage reads 'Kit Kat' Advert :)" in a Sir Guy themed video by NotEvenAnOuch
- "Richard Armitage reveals the mystery behind his everpresent watch", Clickonline, Oct. 08, 2013
- "Richard Armitage: I Only Have Eyes for You (Richard Armitage fanvid)", a video by fedoralady
- "So you want to scour the net for Richard Armitae instant uptates? A very basic guide" courtesy of Servetus, March 31, 2014
- "The Curtains Behind Richard Armitage" (as Harry Kennedy), 1/04/13 by Xenia at Collar City Brownstone Blog
- "What exactly is it that we do when we look at Richard Armitage?" by JasRangoon, 2/22/13 (of Me, My Thoughts, and Who Knows blog)
- "You know you're a Richard Armitage Fan When …" at The Squeee, 11/21/09 by Traxy
- Armitage Watch Starts up Jan 25 with Friday Guy Watches, and on Jan. 26 with Saturday Lucas Watches; See the link for more info (1/23/13)
- Article: "On set with the boys from 'the Hood'", 10/01/06 by RH writer Dominic Minghella, The Telegraph (posted here 01/11/13)
- Essay: "If Richard Armitage Fell in Love" by Servetus, 6/15/12 (posted here 01/01/13)
- F4 Day 4: An Armitage Limerick (several, actually) by Nat at The Richard Armitage Fan Blog, 3/14/13
- FanstRA4: "F4 Day 5: "North & South" from a toddler's view" by Nat at The Richard Armitage Fan Blog
- Gif: "RA" What happens in the calendar, stays in the calendar" AU Popcorn Taxi Hobbit Viewing, May 01, 2013
- Gif: "So many expressions in one scence" (baby faced Sir Guy is smirktastic!),by Tatianasaavick, shared by DSSGOG, 3/27/13
- Gif: "Thorin Fish Tossing" from a THAUJ Production Video, Sep1812jas
- Gif: Richard Armitage as John Porter–Breathing Never Looked So Good! (on someone's tumblr)
- Gifs: "Hand of Embarrassment" (in Richard Armitage self-conscious gestures) by GaPorter, March 17, 2013 (posted here 3/20/13)
- Gifs: "Lorraine Hobbit Interview with Richard Armitage March 07,2013" at DSSGOG (posted here 3/08/13)
- Gifs: "Thorin rises from the burning trees to confront Azog in an heroic attack to save this comrades" on Sandra G's Tumblr
- Having RA for Breakfast? *wink* Read this for his Cereal type, courtesy of Faboamanto. Posted here July 28, 2013
- IMDB List of Sexiest UK Actors in Period Drama Lists Richard Armitage as #1, 3/09/13
- Interview: "The World According to … Richard Armitage", The Independent, 2004 (posted here 10/27/13)
- New Yorker review of THAUJ: "Ring Cycle: Peter Jackson Returns to Middle Earth", by Anthony Lane, Dec1712
- North & South: "Richard Armitage reads an excerpt of North and South" (proposal scene) by LaFanetta8 (posted here 1/13/13)
- NYC THAUJ Premiere: "Meeting Richard Armitage at The Hobbit New York Premiere Gala Party December 6! Meeting Others in the Cast Too" 12/08/12 by Fabolaktuko (posted 01/02/13)
- Premiere Wellington THAUJ : Setford News Agency pix of RA and other arrivals at Airport, 11/25/12
- Richard Armitage Portrait–Eyes gaze; mouth slightly smirks; stubble waiting to exfoliate; muscular neck and shoulders are architectural marvels; his simple t-shirt belies the complex man underneath it; and his muscular arms are enticing in their restrain
- Richard Armitage Vogue and Style (powered by Jonia's Cut)
- Vid: "Arrivals at the January 2010 Varekai Performance" (Richard Armitage is at 4:33), vid by ElizabethToni, 12/06/12
- Video-a: "Richard Armitage talks about his online "Armitage Army" & …" a video by EAsylum, Dec. 15, 2013
- Video: ""STAGED" (Trailer) – Starring Richard Armitage and Jennifer Taylor Lawrence (1999), UK", a 1999 short film by Darren Dennison (posted 1/08/13)
- Video: "generosity" by refgeek, 11/12/12 (posted here 01/01/13)
- Video: "Guy of Gisborne (Richard Armitage) – Half Naked (the armour scene)" by ILoveLiamDryden (posted here 1/20/13)
- Video: "Guy-Supermassive-Black-Hole" by Joana, shared by TheRAFrenzy with permission from Joana(posted here 1/17/13)
- Video: "Heart of Courage ~ Thorin Oakenshield" a video by TatyanaOracle 1/02/13
- Video: "Richard Armitage for FAULT Issue 13 – Behind the Scenes video!", 12/21/12 by FAULT Magazine
- Video: "Richard Armitage for FAULT Magazine", by Кира Найтли, 12/20/12
- Video: Happy Birthday Dear Richard Armitage, August 22, 2013 by Faboamanto
- Video: Richard Armitage Surprise 42nd Birthday Video by bccmee, August 22, 2013
Actor, Richard Armitage: Media about his Upcoming Roles (beyond The Hobbit)
Actor, Richard Armitage: Official/Semi-Official Sites
- "The World According to … Richard Armitage", The Independent, 2nd December 2004 (via RAonline)
- Agents for Actor Richard Armitage, United Agents web site information
- Amazon Links (US & UK) for Purchasing Richard Armitage dvds, etc., via RichardArmitageNet.com
- Joanna Scarratt, UA Brands blog–United Agents, Head of Brands Partnership Department
- Just Giving–link to donate to Richard Armitage's chosen charities
- League of British Artists Name Richard Armitage Sexiest Brit Alive for 2011
- RAC or www.RichardArmitageCentral.co.uk
- RANET or www.RichardArmitageNet.com
- RAOnline or www.richardarmitageonline.com
- Richard Armitage Advert Voiceover examples at United Voices of United Agents
- Richard Armitage Central links for Richard Armitage narration and audio book excerpts is excellent!
- Richard Armitage's Holiday 2011 Message, 12/24/11grati
- Richard Armitage, To write to him in care of his agents (United Agents)
Actor, Richard Armitage: Roles prior to Thorin Articles/Interviews
Actor, Richard Armitage: The Hobbit book/movie and Tolkien--Major Resource Sites
- "The Hobbit" (film series) Wikipedia info about story and actors–including lead actor Richard Armitage, 10/18/12
- "The Hobbit" Career Page on RANet (2012, 2013, 2014), 11/15/12
- "The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey" the IMDB movie information page
- Brasil web site for Tolkien Fans, 11/01/12 (link courtesy of TORN)
- Graphic: "The Hobbit: new ‘company of characters’ info-graphic!" shared by TORN, 3/15/13
- The Encyclopedia of ARDA: An Interactive Guide to the Works of JRR Tolkien
- Tolkien Gateway of Information – Thorin
- TORN: The One Ring Net (TORN)–the ultimate fan resource in all things Hobbit and Tolkien
Actor, Richard Armitage: The Hobbit Media Resources--Print & Web
- "5 Oscar contenders everyone is talking about—and one nobody is (yet)" by Lily Rothman for TIME.com, 11/27/12
- "Air NZ unveils Hobbit plane", 11/24/12 Dominion Post (courtesy of Stuff.co.nz
- "An atta boy" to Richard Armitage, who is listed as a Best Supporting Actor suggestion in Warner Brothers' "The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey" Oscar Nominations Campaign, 11/13/12
- "Empire Magazine December 2012–The Dwarf Interviews" scanned by Heirs of Durin, 11/12/12
- "Interview mit Richard Armitage (Thorin Oakenshield)" | Filmnews at outnow.ch (A German Language publication), 11/30/12
- "Interview: Richard Armitage Talks 'Hobbit' And Thorin Oakenshield, Takes A Phone Call From Sauron", Movieline, 12/12/12
- "Meet The 13 Full-Size Actors Playing Dwarves In 'The Hobbit'", By Kirsten Acuna, Business Insider, 11/07/12
- "Peter Jackson kicks off Tolkien Week with video: New trailer release date of Sept. 19" on TORN, 9/16/12 by MrCere
- "Philippa Boyens: Film Power Player", 11/16/12 Tom Cardy for Stuff.co.nz
- "Richard Armitage The Warrior Dwarf" by Tom Cardy, The Dominion Post, 11/23/12 (courtesy of Stuff.co.nz)
- "The Hobbit vlog #9 Transcript!" courtesy of Silverlode via TORN, 11/24/12
- "The Hobbit's amazing transformations", in The New Zealand Herald, 11/26/12 (Graphics by Claudia Ruiz)
- "The Hobbit" Soundtrack Album Art and Track Listing Premiere!" by John Halecky on the Fandango.com Movieblog, 11/01/12
- "The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey — Which Middle Earth Character Are You?" Warner Brothers, 11/08/12
- "The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey Recipes from Middle Earth" courtesy of Warner Brothers
- "The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey" movie poster Dec2011
- "The Long and the Short of It" (Hobbit Dwarfs) by Clio Williams, Sunday Times, 11/18/12
- "The Men Behind The Make-up: The Dwarves of The Hobbit" (Empire Online)
- "Warner Brothers Drops new Hobbit Film Titles and dates!" on TORN 8/31/12
- Article: " Woodruff, BU grad Tami Lane up for second Oscar with 'Hobbit'", 1/10/13 by Danielle Hatch, Peoria Journal Star (posted here 1/11/13)
- Article: "Hobbit Hottie" Richard Armtiage Interview with Melbourne MX newspaper 12/19/12
- Article: "Middle-Earth Wizard’s Not-So-Silent Partner", 11/30/12 by Brooks Barnes (posted here 1/11/13)
- Article: "Richard Armitage on The Hobbit, beard grooming and dwarf workouts", 12/14/12, by Oliver Frankling for GQ
- Article: "The Hobbit Earns More in Worldwide Box Office Than Fellowship or Two Towers” By Graeme McMillan for Wired, 01.29.13 (posted here 1/30/13)
- Empire Magazine December 2012–The Hobbit issue–and subscription link on iTunes, 11/11/12
- Empire Online: "Incredible New Hobbit Issue of Empire: Five amazing 3D lenticular covers", article by Helen O'Hara, 10/24/12
- Film Release dates in 2012 at iMDB for: "The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey"
- FilmDates.co.uk information about The Hobbit film's release in England in 2012–with Cast info, too
- Gandalf Blogs! Sir Ian McKellen's Hobbit Blog update 10/28/12
- Getty Images of Richard Armitage at Wellington, Tokyo, and Toronto, 12/03/12
- Graphic: "The Hobbit: new ‘company of characters’ info-graphic!" shared by TORN, 3/15/13
- Heirs of Durin Picture Gallery for "The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey" is Stunning! 11/28/12
- Hobbit Dwarf Scans link by BexlinJ's Photostream on Flickr, 8/30/12
- Interview: "Article sur Richard Armitage dans “Fault” (hiver 2013)", 1/22/13 at April's Violet blog (posted here 1/22/13)
- Meet "The Hobbit's" Key Characters, 9/14/12 Hollywood Reporter article by Marc Bernadin (p. 7 Richard Armitage as Thorin)
- New Yorker review of THAUJ: "Ring Cycle: Peter Jackson Returns to Middle Earth", by Anthony Lane, Dec1712
- New Zealand Hobbit Stamps for purchase, 10/20/12 by NZP
- News – Wellington Celebrates the World Premiere of "The Hobbit" , Oct. 8, 2012 by a Govt site (just 50 days until the Nov. 28 premiere)
- Pix: Goo News Agency pix of Hobbit Panel at Japanese Press Conference, 12/01/12
- Premiere Wellington THAUJ : Setford News Agency pix of RA and other arrivals at Airport, 11/25/12
- Print: "The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey – Richard Armitage (Thorin Okensheild) DVD Q&A" by Magnavision Home Video, 4/03/13
- RANet's Hobbit Picture Galleries
- Review: " 'The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey' Peter Jackson delivers a fantastic prequel to his Lord of the Rings trilogy", 1/08/13 by John Vincent
- Review: "'The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey' Review: The Best Middle Earth Movie Since 'Fellowship Of The Ring'", 12/14/12by Erik Kain for Forbes magazine
- Richard Armitage as Thorin Oakenshield, singing the Misty Mountain song in The Hobbit trailer 12/20/11
- Richard Armitage Central has latest Empire Magazine (December 2012) Thorin Issue article scans, 10/25/12
- Richard Armitage's Holiday 2011 Message, 12/24/11grati
- Richard Armitage's Journey To 'The Hobbit' Best 'By Far' The U.K. actor is Middle-earth's most badass dwarf and One to Watch in 2012. By Kevin P. Sullivan, MTV
- Royal Performance of "The Hobbit" on Dec. 12 in UK, 9/24/12 Hollywood Reporter
- September 2012 Thorin Calendar, courtesy of Richard Armitage Central (RAC)
Actor, Richard Armitage: The Hobbit Media Resources--Videos and Audio
- "Actors arrive aboard Hobbit plane" Video by Stuff.co.nz, 11/27/12
- "Andy Serkis, Martin Freeman, Richard Armitage, Interviewed at Comic Con", 7/14/12 video by AlloCine (with French subtitles)
- "El Hobbit – Videoblog 9 (subtitulado en español y en HD)" by ElAnilloUnico, 11/24/12
- "Elves – Richard Armitage" from The Hobbit Vlog #9, a video clip by Faboamanto, 11/24/12
- "Japanese Premiere of The Hobbit – Stars on Stage part 1", 12/01/12 by RANet
- "Japanese Premiere of The Hobbit – Stars on Stage part 2", 12/01/12 by RANet
- "MAX 60 Seconds with Martin Freeman (The Hobbit)" by HBO
- "MAX 60 Seconds with Richard Armitage (The Hobbit)" by Cinemax
- "Richard Armitage Bits at The Hobbit Press Conference", February 10, 2011 (a video by bccmee2)
- "Sir Peter Jackson 'sorry for people' suffering Hobbit Fatigue" by 3News in NZ, 11/27/12
- "The Hobbit An Unexpected Journey Interview – Richard Armitage", 12/04/12 vid shared by RANet
- "Wellington rolls out the red carpet for Hobbit premiere", raw footage from TV NZ, 11/27/12
- "[Headcam Interview] Damnit Maurie and Richard Armitage chat about The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey", 12/03/12 by Amando Ramondino for KISS 92.5 Radio
- Audio: "Richard Armitage on BBC Radio 2's Steve Wright Show", 12/18/12
- Audio: "Richard Crouse Interviews Richard Armitage", 12/03/12 by Richard Crouse
- Audio: ClassicFM Interview: "The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey with Composer Howard Shore", 11/20/12
- Compilation video: "Don't Stop ► The Hobbit Cast" by SSWMuffinxx
- Gif: "RA" What happens in the calendar, stays in the calendar" AU Popcorn Taxi Hobbit Viewing, May 01, 2013
- Gif: "Thorin Fish Tossing" from a THAUJ Production Video, Sep1812jas
- Gif: "You're the Fili of my Kili: What Thorin said to Dwalin at Rivendale" 1/10/13, Lea Oakenshield's tumblr (posted 1/10/13)
- Gifs: "Thorin felled by Azog, then protected by Bilbo" Mar03, 2013 on the Beautiful Things Tumblr
- Gifs: "Thorin rises from the burning trees to confront Azog in an heroic attack to save this comrades" on Sandra G's Tumblr
- Hobbit YT Channel: THAUJ Production Videos, 1/17/13
- Japan: "Hobbit Japanese Press Conference, Part 1" 12/01/2, RACentral
- Japan: "Hobbit Japanese Press Conference, Part 2" 12/01/2, RACentral
- Japan: "Hobbit Japanese Press Conference, Part 3" 12/01/2, RACentral
- Japan: "Hobbit Japanese Press Conference, Part 4" 12/01/2, RACentral
- Japan: "Hobbit Japanese Press Conference, Part 5" 12/01/2, RACentral
- Japan: "Richard Armitage at Japanese Panel for The Hobbit", 12/01/12 by jepineo
- Japan: "Richard Armitage at the Japanese Hobbit Premiere.wmv" by JasRangoon, 12/01/12
- Radio: Richard Armitage interviewed on Magic FM about The Hobbit films_Apr0713ranet
- RiseUp: "Interview with Sir Ian McKellen & First Look at Dwarves- Rise Up Christchurch telethon", a video by RA Central, May 2011
- SDCC–"Richard Armitage talks Silmarillion – Hobbit" (at Comic Con in San Diego, 7/14/12) in a video by The1neRing (TORN)
- SDCC: "Richard Armitage Bits at San Diego Comic-Con 14 July 2012", Aug0512RANet and Tehi
- SDCC: Richard Armitage Talks Simarillion – Hobbit, The1neRing Interview on the media ropeline at Comic-Con
- TORN: "Popcorn Taxi's Hobbit Q &A with Richard Armitage", in AU May 01, 2013
- Toronto: "Richard Armitage interview on The Marilyn Denis Show CTV Canada", 12/03/12 by Calexora
- Toronto: "Richard Armitage interview on The Marilyn Denis Show" 12/03/12, CTV Canada
- Trailer: "Hobbit Movie Announcement Trailer HD Dec2011", link by Bccmee2
- Trailer: New Hobbit Trailer with Spanish Subtitles: “EL HOBBIT: UN VIAJE INESPERADO – Video "Cosas pequeñas" subtitulado en español HD – Oficial de WB”
- TV Spot: "The Hobbit Smaug TV SPOT", 12/01/12 by dimensao0
- TV Spot: "The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey – New 30 sec TV Spot" by Warner Brothers, 11/05/12
- TV Spot: "The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey – TV Spot 6" by Warner Brothers, 11/14/12
- Video Interview & Transcript: "Martin Freeman, Andy Serkis & More [Richard Armitage] On The Life-Changing Mythology of Middle Earth", 12/14/12by Team Buzzine
- Video: "'The Hobbit: Unexpected Journey' modern trailer" by CaptainJuni (posted here 1/15/13)
- Video: "Der Hobbit – Interview mit Richard Armitage (Thorin Eichenschild)" 12/25/12 BravoTV
- Video: "Elenco de "O Hobbit" fala sobre gravações ao UOL" (Freeman, Armitage, & Serkis interviews by Brasilian TV), 12/13/12
- Video: "Empire's 'What's In Your Pocket?' Hobbit Supercut" 12/17/12, a video with the Cast by EmpireMagazine (posted here 1/05/13)
- Video: "Heart of Courage ~ Thorin Oakenshield" a video by TatyanaOracle 1/02/13
- Video: "Heart of Courage ~ Thorin Oakenshield" a video by TatyanaOracle 1/02/13
Actor, Richard Armitage: The Hobbit Music Video Tributes
- Music Video: "Heart of Courage" by TatyanaOracle, January 2, 2013 (posted here May 27, 2013)
- Music Video: "Radioactive Thorin Oakenshield" by karmellis, February 15, 2013 (posted here May 2713)
- Music Video: "Richard Armitage sings Misty Mountains song", excerpt from Helsingin Sanomat Interview by Richard Armitage Central, 12/15/12
- Music Video: "The Hobbit – Thorin – Breath of Life (Florence + The Machine), by tininha92, March 5, 2013 (posted here May 27, 2013)
- Music Video: "Thorin – Be Proud of Who You Are (FULL VERSION)", 1/02/13 by Mikisna (posted 1/05/13)
- Music Video: "Thorin Oakenshield" by D4nali, January 9, 2013 (posted here May 27, 2013)
- Music Video: "Thorin Tribute" by Steph Noble, February 2013 (Posted here 4/01/13)
- Music Video: "ThorinOakenshield- I will not bow" by Spartacus2183, March 16, 2013 (posted here May 27, 2013)
- Music: "The Hobbit (2012) Official Soundtrack – DISC 1 (Exclusive Preview) [HD]" in a video by BINDIJUICE, 11/08/12
- Music: "The Hobbit – Misty Mountain Song Music Video with Lyrics" edited by bccmee
- Music: "The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey OST HD – 05: Misty Mountains (R. Armitage And The Dwarf Cast)" (the short version of the song), 12/01/12, vid by Mioraem
- Music: "The Misty Mountains are Finally Clear", Trailer music by Lindele and shared on DJ's Heirs of Durin Blog
- Music: LOTRO: "Over the Misty Mountains Cold" ~ Thorin's Song from "The Hobbit", a fan video animation by Darkjackal
Actor, Richard Armitage: The Hobbit Writings About It
- ""The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey" Set Visit–IGN Travels to New Zealand to Observe Filming", by Jim Vejvoda, 10/25/12 IGN
- "2 Years Ago Today Richard Armitage Announced to Portray Thorin Oakenshiled in "The Hobbit"", 10/22/12 Gratiana Lovelace (Post #294)
- "70 Things to Know about "The Hobbit" from our Set Visit", Steve "frosty" Weintraub, Collider.com, 10/25/12
- "An Explosion of Richard Armitage Portraying Thorin Images Delight and Amaze Us", 10/07/12 Gratiana Lovelace (Post #284)
- "Another Portrait of Thorin Oakenshield" via the Wallpaper Generator by zRYSIOwana ja 9/29/12
- "Essay: The Unexpected Origins of Gandalf and the Dwarves" by Ewelina the Wanderer for Heirs of Durin, May 27, 2013
- "From the Set– "The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey"", 10/25/12 by Silas Lesnick, ComingSoon.Net
- "In Defense of Thorin Oakenshield: A Journey from Hero to Villain, and Back Again" by Darkjackal (from Dec. 6, 2011) on her "Heirs of Durin" blog site
- "Interview: Richard Armitage talks "The Hobbit"" by Gareth Franklin, Dark Horizons, 10/25/12
- "Matters of Trust: Exploring Conflict in "The Quest of Erebor"" an analysis by DarkJackal32 at Heirs of Durin blog
- "New Character Photos from Peter Jackson's Facebook Page" on Middle Earth News 9/15/12 by Oloriel
- "OK, I was gonna wait, but – here's my new Thorin vid" by Fedoralady 9/07/12 (at The Armitage Effect blog)
- "Playing Sherlock: a few Hobbit plott deductions from the figurine character biographies" by Thomas Monteath for TORN, 9/05/12
- "Reading the Hobbit in Search for Thorin, Part 1", 7/11/12 Fly High
- "Richard Armitage as Thorin Oakenshield: The Man, the Myth, the Mystery, the Magnificence!" 12/29/11 Gratiana Lovelace (Post #90)
- "Richard Armitage talks Dwarf Humor, Script Changes …", 10/25/12 by Steve "frosty" Weintraub, Collider.com
- "The Hobbit – 13 Dwarves" a new trailer inspired video by GizTheGunslinger, 9/30/12
- "The Hobbit Films Word Search Puzzle" and Solution Key by Gratiana Lovelace, 1/13/12
- "The Hobbit Word Search Puzzle and Key", by Gratiana Lovelace 01/12/12 (Post #102b)
- "The Hobbit–Thorin/Richard Armitage", a wallpaper gif by Tannni (with sound)
- A hand crafted Hobbit Doll's House by a fan, 11/07/12
- A–"The Official Hobbit Design Contest", Info on Heirs of Durin blog, 9/02/12 per DarkJackal32
- Heirs Durin: "Legacy of the People: The Burdens of Thorin Oakenshield and Boromir of Gondor" 1/09/13, essay by Darkjackal32
- Hobbit Vlog #5 recap by Calexora Befuddled Musings Dec2311
- Misty Mountains (Cold) Lyrics by White Rose: Sincere and Simple Thoughts 12/21/11
- Mulubinba Blog on RA Ramblings and All Things Hobbit
- NYC THAUJ Premiere: "Meeting Richard Armitage at The Hobbit New York Premiere Gala Party December 6! Meeting Others in the Cast Too" 12/08/12 by Fabolaktuko (posted 01/02/13)
- Post Comic Con 2012 Hobbit, Thorin, and Richard Armitage Core Dump, 7/19/12 Gratiana Lovelace (Post #234)
- RANet has an Explosion of Richard Armitage and Hobbit News, 10/25/12, RichardArmitageNet
- RANet's The Hobbit Career Page
- Review: "On Peter Jackson’s “Hobbit” – Richard Armitage Defines Thorin Oakenshield" by Michael Martinez, 12/14/12 (posted 1/04/13)
- Signature: "Loyalty, Honor, A Willing Heart" a Thorin Triptych by Gratiana Lovelace, 10/24/12 (Post #295)
- The Hobbit Films are a Marathon Wait — With a Movie Teaser Trailer to Tide Us Over
- The Hobbit Trailer, Gandalf vs Thrain on the Heirs of Durin blog
- Thorin It Would Be a Better World Quote to Bilbo Wallpaper, 7/14/12 GratianaLovelace (from Post #234)
- Thorin Oakenshield Emerges from the Shadow and into the Light wallpaper, 8/01/12 Gratiana Lovelace (in Post #242)
- Thorin's Dilemma: Quint on the Hobbit Set, part 5 (Ain't It Cool News by Eric Vespa)
- TORN: "NEW FOOTAGE in the latest international tv spot!" 11/01/12 (look for Thorin with his key)
- TORN: "The Bold Hobbit Trilogy Decision and What to Expect Now", TORN's assessment, 8/02/12 by mcCere
- TORN: Road to DragonCon 2012 by the TORN folks, 8/26/12
- Video: "Thorin Oakenshield and the Dwarves Singing "Misty Mountains Cold" in The Hobbit", edited by Gratiana Lovelace, 11/22/12
- Wallpaper: ""The Hobbit" Thorin Quote Triptych–Loyalty, Honor, A Willing Heart", 10/24/12 Gratiana Lovelace (Post #295)
Actor, Richard Armitage: The Hobbit zMerchandise
- "Guide to Hobbit Merchandise", 10/20/12, on Heirs of Durin blog by DJ32
- "Listen To The Complete Hobbit Soundtrack: An Unexpected Journey" at Empire Magazine, Helen O'Hara 11/13/12
- "Track List of The Hobbit Soundtrack Revealed" 11/01/12 Heirs of Durin web site
- Empire Magazine December 2012–The Hobbit issue–and subscription link on iTunes, 11/11/12
- Gandalf's Staff and Thorin's sword Orcrist available per TORN, 10/22/12
- Richard Armitage related and other items purchased on Amazon via RANet means that their commissions are donated to one of Richard Armitage's chosen charity
- The Noble Collection Hobbit Merchandise for Sale, 10/22/12
- Thorin Cut out is Dwarf life size at 5 ft tall and proud. Browse the RANet Amazon store to purchase yours
- Warner Brothers Shop for Hobbit Related items, 10/23/12
- Weta–Thorin's Ring , 11/08/12
- z "Eat Middle-earth Style at Denny's", shared by Middle Earth News, 10/23/12
Actor, Richard Armitage: Various Interviews
- "Affairs of the Heart Interview" (Richard & Daniela) – YouTube, video by HeathDances
- "Data: Richard Armitage "I" statements, part 2 (2004)" an analysis by Servetus, 10/12/12
- "Richard Armitage – Mistery man (Project Magazine – Criminal Minds Intro)", a video by maraiad72
- "Richard Armitage on ITV's This Morning 27 October 2008" in a video by RichardArmitagenet, 11/21/12
- "Richard Armitage The Warrior Dwarf" by Tom Cardy, The Dominion Post, 11/23/12 (courtesy of Stuff.co.nz)
- "[Headcam Interview] Damnit Maurie and Richard Armitage chat about The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey", 12/03/12 by Amando Ramondino for KISS 92.5 Radio
- Article: "Spooks new boy plays jailed agent" 10/27/08 by Frances Cronin for Newsbeat (posted here 1/19/13)
- Audio: "Richard Crouse Interviews Richard Armitage", 12/03/12 by Richard Crouse
- In Conversation with: Richard Armitage, Vulpes Libris, July 08, 2009
- Richard Armitage Interview Spooks (on BBC Breakfast Show Oct. 27, 2008) by EnglishHeroes
- Richard ArmitageTalks About His Fans a video by faboamanto
- Toronto: "Richard Armitage interview on The Marilyn Denis Show" 12/03/12, CTV Canada
- Video: "Lucas North – Richard Armitage interview" for Spooks 7(2008), a video by minimisstrouble 10/29/10 (Posted here 2/19/13)
- Video: "Richard Armitage Exclusive Interview by Monsieur Hollywood" by monsieur2hollywood, Dec. 12, 2012 (posted here 2/23/13)
- Video: "Xbox SmartGlass Exclusive: "The Company of Dwarves" Excerpt" (Richard Armitage Interview), 3/13/13 (posted here 3/17/13)
az King Richard Armitage and King Richard III News
- a King Richard Armitage Petition for "Richard III" project of Richard Armitage; other resources can be accessed through this link (posted here 1/20/13)
- Article: "Fans in clamour for actor to become king", 1/23/13 by Gemma Peplow for the Leicester Mercury
- Article: "Richard III's tomb in Leicester Cathedral set to be 'a place of simple dignity'", The Telegraph, 3/13/13
- Audio: BBC Radio Leicester Talking History with Richard Armitage about KR3 on March 10, 2013 mp3 (courtesy of Richard Armitage Central)
- Audo: BBC Radio Leicester Extended Interview of Richard Armitage about King Richard III, 3/13/13 (pre-recorded earlier)
- Documentary: " 16×9 : Old Bones: Possible Richard III remains and DNA link found" a video shared by 16x9onglobal Dec.1, 2012 (posted here Jan20, 2013)
- KR3: "Insights from key figures in Search for Richard III at public lecture"(Lecture is on March 21), 3/15/13 University of Leicester
- KRA in F4: "Portraits of a King" by Fitzg, 3/13/13
- KRIII: "Old Bones" by Global News, 1/26/12
- Post #255: 41st Birthday Greetings to Richard Crispin Armitage at the Start of KRA 2012, poem, August 22, 2012 Gratiana Lovelace (posted here 3/10/13)
- Post #360: King Richard III Found and his Face Revealed, can a new KR3 biopic by Richard Armitage be far behind? February 10, 2013 Gratiana Lovelace (posted here 3/10/13)
- Transcript: BBC Radio Leicester Talking History WIth Richard Armitage about KR3, March 10, 2013 (courtesy of Richard Armitage Central)
- Video: "Richard III – The Unseen Story" (Channel 4 Followup about the discovery) (posted here 3/11/13)
- Web: "Leicester Cathedral Design Briefing" (for KR3 tomb design), 3/13/13 (posted same day)
Blogroll of Richard Armitage Related Blog Sites
- "Love, Sex, and Other Dirty Words", a blog by Morrighan's Muse (aka Velvel)
- (R)Ailment: Good for what (R)Ails Ya! (by Snicker's Mom, added 3/23/13)
- A is for Armitage blog
- All Things Armitage blog
- Ancient Armitage, an RA blog by Obscura
- April's Violet (An RA related blog in French)
- Armitage Agonistes blog by Perry
- Armitage Authors Network, est. Oct. 04, 2014
- Army of Chefs (RA inspired recipes), by Cardigan Girl (added 3/23/13)
- bccmee's Richard Armitage Vids & Graphics
- Calexora's Befuddled Musings
- CDoart: Richard Armitage & History & Spooks
- Confessions of a Watcher Blog
- Crispin's Eclipse–Inge's blog
- Crystal Chandlyre
- DistRActed Musings of one ReAlity (an RA blog by Fanny/iz4blue, added 3/23/13)
- Do I Have A Blog?
- Foro Richard Armitage (The Spanish RA Forum)
- From The Quill Tip
- Gisborne's Boy, a blog by Sebastian
- Guy-lty Pleasures (about RA), by Guylty (added 3/23/13)
- Heirs of Durin (DarkJackal's blog about Thorin Oakenshield and The Hobbit and such)
- I Want to be a Pin Up (mostly RA blog by Agzym added 3/23/13)
- It's an R A World by Misha
- Jonia's Cut
- Me + Richard Armitage blog
- Me, My Thoughts, and Richard Armitage
- Morrighan's Muse (tumblr most about RA) by Morrighan (added 3/23/13)
- Morrighan's Muse, blog by Velvet
- Nowhere in Particular: Wandering through the Richard Armitage Fandom, blog by Kelbel75
- Obsessive Behavior, RA blog by Marieastra
- Phylly's Faves
- Preoccupied With Armitage (a new RA blog by jholland, Sept. 10, 2014)
- RAFrenzy's blog
- RAlfieismRA's blog
- Richard Armitage France (blog)
- Richard Armitage Vogue and Style (powered by Jonia's Cut)
- Sir Guy of Gisborne (by the man himself)
- Sir Guy of Gisborne blog (added 3/23/13)
- Something About Love (A)
- Such is Life, a blog by Lady Oakenshield
- Tannni Wallpaper and Graphic Art, Richard Armitage
- The Armitage Effect
- The French Armitage Army
- The French Armitage Army (blog added 3/23/13)
- White Rose: Sincere and Simple Thoughts
- zRYSIOwana ja, czyli kilka myśli nie tylko o Richard Armitage (Ania's RA etc blog)
Blogroll of Sites with Less or No RA Related Content
- "Love, Sex, and Other Dirty Words", a blog by Morrighan's Muse (aka Velvel)
- Ana Cris' La Loba Blog
- Beverly Farr "Celebrating the Sweet Romance" Blog
- Collar City Brownstone: Home, Love, Life by Xenia
- Feminema–feminism, movies, pop culture
- Fly High: Literature, art, movies and much more to fly high!
- Funky Blue Dandelion
- Interactivating the City (an artist's blog by Rebecca Glaser) (added 3/23/13)
- Letters Through Time (blog by Lady Cassia and Lady Antonia)
- Me & My Mutterings: Just My Random Thoughts About Life …, blog by Dennib68
- Muse and Bloom (Calexora's new blog)
- Period Drama dot com resources, 1/31/14
- Sharon Kay Penman's blog (The author of "The Sunne in Splendour")
- The Anglophile Channel (This is their Facebook presence, but they are also on YouTube and Twitter."
- The Squeee: Film & TV Reviews, Book Reviews, Geekery, Girly Stuff, Writings
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Books/Stories that Grati Likes by Other Authors (or Hopes to Read)
- "North & South" (1855 novel by Elizabeth Gaskell), information on Wikipedia
- "North & South" (2004 BBC mini-series starring Richard Armitage and Daniela Denby-Ashe
- "Prisoners of Circumstance" by Spikesbint/Angelfish69 on Wattpad (posted here 4/06/13)
- Charlotte Hawkins: "My Lady Gisborne" (The Gisbornes, Book 2), on her Wattpad site, 10/10/12
- Charlotte Hawkins: "The Baron's Lady" (The Gisborne's, Book 3), on her Wattpad site, 10/10/12
- Charlotte Hawkins: "The Gisbornes: A Novelette" (Book 1.5) on her Wattpad site, 10/10/12
- Charlotte Hawkins: "The Tempest: A Guy of Gisborne Tale (The Gisbornes, Book 1)" on her Wattpad site, 10/10/12
- Khandy: "In the Bleak Midwinter", a John Standring tale on her Wattpad site, 10/10/12
- Phillipa Ashley: "Miranda's Mount", an excerpt of a new novel by Phillipa Ashley, 10/10/12
- Redrosewitch: "Yorkshire Lady", a John Standring tale on her Wattpad site, 10/10/12
- Trudy Brasure: "A Heart for Milton" by Trudy Brasure
- Trudy Brasure: "A Heart for Milton", a North & South tale on her Wattpad site, 10/10/12
- Trudy Brasure: "In Consequence" on her Wattpad site (an in progress story),10/10/12
Gratiana's Favorite Scenes from Richard Armitage films and tv shows
- "North & South" film script for the 2004 BBC drama starting Richard Armitage, courtesy of Period Drama dot com, 1/31/14
- "North &South Soundtrack – Northbound Train" in a video of the lovely ending scene by lucifmello
- "North and south episode4 part 6 LAST PART" in a video by Lindamas1, 10/28/12
- "Strike Back – Richard Armitage – (subt. en español) cap.2 part.2", John Porter is captured so he can rescue Katie in a video by palomairi1
- North & South kisses gifs courtesy of gadomingo
- The Vicar of Dibley: The Handsome Stranger Part 3 by Bimbobean
- The Vicar of Dibley: The Handsome Stranger Part 5 by Bimbobean
- Video: "Harry, I Can Love You Better", a Richard Armitage Vicar of Dibley Fan Video by Gratiana Lovelace, 6/10/12 (Post #204)
Gratiana's Poems
- "A Tiny Corner of My Heart", a poem by Gratiana Lovelace, 10/29/11 (Post #43)
- "As Beautiful a Spring Day as I Will Ever See" a poem by our doggie Sophie, 5/18/12 Gratiana L (Post. #188)
- "For My Skin, Needs your Skin" (a poem) by Gratiana Lovelace, 1/17/12 (Post #106)
- "I Let You Into My Heart", a poem by Gratiana to My Hubby (Post #7)
- "Imaginings of My Love Margaret, by Her John" (a poem), 4/18/12 Gratiana Lovelace (Post #168)
- "In Remembrance", by Gratiana Lovelace, May 27, 2013
- "My Lover's Kiss", a poem by Gratiana Lovelace, 9/07/11 (post#10)
- "Once Upon a Time: Promises of Love" (a story poem), 6/13/12 Gratiana Lovelace (Post #206)
- "Softness is What I Seek", a poem by Gratiana Lovelace, 10/11/11 (Post #30)
- "Someone Wickedly Handsome This Way Comes", 10/31/12 Gratiana Lovelace (Post #299)
- "Surrender My Heart" (a poem), 10/03/12 Gratiana Lovelace (Post #283)
- "To Sleep, My Beloved", a poem by Gratiana Lovelace, 5/12/12 (Post #183)
- "Twas the Night B4 Bccmee's 12 Days of Guyness", a poem parody by Gratiana Lovelace, 11/30/11 (Post # 66)
- "You are the Other Half of My Heart", A 22nd Anniversary Poem for My Husband, 1/03/12 Gratiana Lovelace (Post # 95)
- Poem #244: "Sir Guy: Pure Poetry in Leather", by Gratiana Lovelace, August 8, 2012 (posted here May 27, 2013)
- Richard Armitage Portrait–Eyes gaze; mouth slightly smirks; stubble waiting to exfoliate; muscular neck and shoulders are architectural marvels; his simple t-shirt belies the complex man underneath it; and his muscular arms are enticing in their restrain
Gratiana's Resource Links
- Essay: "Old Acting Partnerships Spark new Artistic Collaborations for Richard Armitage over the years", 9/24/11 Gratiana Lovelace (Post #18)
- Essay: "Seeking Mr. Right Among Richard Armitage's Varied Character Roles", Sept 14, 2011 (Post #14)
- Essay: "The Armitage Mystique", 3/21/12 Gratiana Lovelace (Post #152)
- Essay: Accepting our AttRAction to Richard Armitage: One Day at a Time, 10/08/11 Gratiana Lovelace (Post #27)
- Siggie: Gratiana Lovelace's Love Story Signature 2012
- Siggie: GratianaLovelace Signature, this is my initial siggie (sightly rev 11/30/11)
- Signature: "Loyalty, Honor, A Willing Heart" a Thorin Triptych by Gratiana Lovelace, 10/24/12 (Post #295)
- Signature: Richard Armitage as Batman Rises Again Aug0413 (Gratiana Lovelace)
- Video: "'Can't Fight this Feeling' of Admiring Richard Armitage" (Glee), a RAFN 1 yr anniversary video, 6/24/12 by Gratiana Lovelace (Post #215)
- Video: "Happy 40th Birthday Richard Crispin Armitage: Falling Again, in Love with You" by Gratiana Lovelace, 8/14/11
- Video: "Harry, I Can Love You Better", a Richard Armitage Vicar of Dibley Fan Video by Gratiana Lovelace, 6/10/12 (Post #204)
- Video: "In Memoriam for 9/11 Ten Years Later" by Gratiana Lovelace, 9/11/11
- Video: "The Time of My Life" (Richard Armitage Video by Gratianads90, 8/25/11)
- Video: "The Twelve Days of Guyness", a song parody video by Gratiana Lovelace, 12/04/11
- Video: "Thorin Oakenshield and the Dwarves Singing "Misty Mountains Cold" in The Hobbit", edited by Gratiana Lovelace, 11/22/12
- Video: "Thorin's Quest: The Impossible Dream?" by Gratiana Lovelace, 5/10/12 (Post #181)
- Video: "We say a little prayer for" Richard Armitage, by Gratiana Lovelace with Teresa Armitage, 9/23/12
- Wallpaper: " Desire & Inspiration Meet in one Man–Richard Armitage", 6/20/12 Gratiana Lovelace (Post #212)
- Wallpaper: ""The Hobbit" Thorin Quote Triptych–Loyalty, Honor, A Willing Heart", 10/24/12 Gratiana Lovelace (Post #295)
- Wallpaper: "Heaven Shines in Lucas' Smile", 10/21/12 Gratiana Lovelace (Post #292)
- Wallpaper: "John's Love for His Margaret", a North & South Wallpaper by Gratiana Lovelace, 5/19/12 (Post #186)
- Wallpaper: "Lucas North Walk to Freedom", Gratiana Lovelace, 7/10/12 (Post #227)
- Wallpaper: "Miles to Go Before I Sleep" a Lucas North Wallpaper by Gratiana Lovelace, 2/21/12 (Post #136)
- Wallpaper: "Oct22, 2010 Launched Richard Armitage as Thorin Oakenshield", 10/22/12 Gratiana Lovelace (Post #294)
- Wallpaper: "Richard Armitage's Message to Fans Before his Nov. 28th Hobbit (THAUJ) Premiere at Wellington was Both Gracious and Thoughtful, 12/02/12 Gratiana Lovelace (Post #316)
- Wallpaper: "Sir Guy's Journey Continues", a wallpaper by Gratiana Lovelace, 12/09/11
- Wallpaper: "Someone Wickedly Handsome This Way Comes", a poem 10/31/12 Gratiana Lovelace (Post #299)
- Wallpaper: "Thorin Oakenshield Emerges from the Shadows and into the Light", 08/01/12 Gratiana Lovelace (Post #242)
- Wallpaper: "Thorin's Merrier World Quote to Bilbo" by Gratiana Lovelace, 7/18/12 (Post #234)
- Wallpaper: Thorin entering Lake: "I return!" July 04, 2013 Gratiana Lovelace (Post #425)
Gratiana's Story Links
- "A Magnificent Love", an original completed love story for the holidays by Gratiana Lovelace, posted December 2014 on my blog here
- "A Magnificent Love", an original completed love story for the holidays by Gratiana Lovelace, posted December 2014 on my Wattpad site
- "Dibley Revisited" (initial story link on my Wattpad site, 8/10/12), Gratiana Lovelace (linkposted here 2/20/13)
- "Dibley Revisited: A Season of New Beginnings", Fan Fic by Gratiana Lovelace (and all story links), 2/19/12
- "Encouragement", a Regency tale of love and romance by Gratiana Lovelace, 2016; My Wattpad link, September 24, 2016
- "Fire & Ice" (Revised for Wattpad, 2015), is my original contemporary romantic thriller, Gratiana Lovelace, August 02, 2015
- "Guy's Rose" Ch. 0 – 40: Sir Guy's journey takes a new path. The links for succeeding chapters are found in the pingbacks.
- "Guy's Rose" initial story link on Gratiana's Wattpad site, 11/02/12
- "Handsome", (Initial Scenes 0-3 & 4-7) (an original one act stage play by Gratiana Lovelace), serialized in 2 sections 1/10/12-1/11/12
- "Handsome", Scenes 0-7 End(R -rating), serialized on Wattpad, 11/16/12 Gratiana Lovelace
- "Lost & Found" by Gratiana Lovelace (Revised and enhanced for Wattpad), beginning Oct.19, 2014
- "Love & Friendship", (Initial story link on my Wattpad Site) 11/26/12 Gratiana Lovelace (link posted here 2/20/13)
- "Love & Friendship", (Initial story link) 11/26/12 Gratiana Lovelace
- "Love is a Choice" (a period love story), by Gratiana Lovelace, 3/15/13–initial story link on my blog here
- "Love is a Choice" (a period love story), by Gratiana Lovelace, 3/15/13–initial story link on my Wattpad site
- "Lucas North, Nightwalker: A Spooky Tale" by Gratiana Lovelace (2013 ) –on my Wattpad site
- "Lucas North, Nightwalker: A Spooky Tale" by Gratiana Lovelace (2013)–on my blog
- "Mr. Romance" (Ch. 0 -34) An original fiction story by Gratiana Lovelace (Wattpad link), September 2013
- "Mr. Romance", an original fiction story by Gratiana Lovelace (links for Ch. 0-34 are listed after the references)
- "N&S: John Thornton, Love Lessons" (IP on blog) An original fan fiction by Gratiana Lovelace, October 2013
- "N&S: John Thornton, Love Lessons" (IP on Wattpad) An original fan fiction story by Gratiana Lovelace, October 2013
- "North & South: Nurturing Love" a fan fiction adaptation by Gratiana Lovelace, 2012
- "Seeing Beauty" (initial story link for Ch. 0 – 32), an original story by Gratiana Lovelace, serialized here 8/20/12 to 11/16/12
- "Sir Guy's Atonement" (Book 3), on my Wattpad site
- "Sir Guy's Dilemma" (Book 2) by Gratiana Lovelace, on my Wattpad site, 11/14/12–a Sequel to "Guy's Rose" (Book 1), linked here 2/20/13
- "Sir Guy's Dilemma", Ch. 1 (initial story post, 10/26/12–a Sequel to "Guy's Rose"), linked here 2/09/13
- "Thorin's Dream of Love", by Gratiana Lovelace 2013 (initial blog link)
- "Thorin's Dream of Love", by Gratiana Lovelace, 2013 (initial Wattpad link)
- "Thorin's Hope: A Love Story"–Ch. 0-9 (initial chapter links on Wattpad), (an original fan fiction story by Gratiana Lovelace), serialized 9/08/11 to 10/27/11 on my blog and Fall 2012 on my Wattpad site
- "Thorin's Hope: A Love Story"–Ch. 0-9 (initial chapter links), (an original fan fiction story by Gratiana Lovelace), serialized 9/08/11 to 10/27/11
- zFiclet" "N&S: John Thornton's Loving Thoughts About Margaret at the Masters' Dinner" by Gratiana Lovelace, on my Wattpad site
- zFiclet: "A Lady's Nightly Vigil of Love", a Sir Guy tale, April 10, 2013 Gratiana Lovelace
- zFiclet: "North & South: 'Look Back, Look Back at Me'", a reimagined scene, 5/15/12 Gratiana Lovelace (Post 186)
- zFiclet: "North & South: John Thornton's Loving Thoughts about Margaret Hale at the Masters Dinner", 3/28/12 Gratiana Lovelace (Post #156)
- zFiclet: "Time to Go to Bed" by Gratiana Lovelace, 2014; on my Wattpad site
Melissa The Mouse--poems, ponderings, and provolone
- "41st Birthday Greetings to Richard Armitage at the Start of KRA 2012, a Melissa the Mouse poem", 8/22/12 Gratiana Lovelace (Post #255)
- "F3: MTM Wishing RA Many Good Cheeses (a poem)", 3/18/12 Gratiana Lovelace (Post #150e)
- "Melissa the Mouse and the Holiday White House", 12/14/11 Gratiana Lovelace (Post #77)
- "Melissa the Mouse: Fairie Tails" by Gratiana Lovelace, 7/22/12 (Post #236)
- "Melissa the Mouse: It's Mice to Meet You", 12/06/11 Gratiana Lovelace (Post #71
- "Melissa the Mouse: Mouse of the Dance", 1/04/12 Gratiana Lovelace (Post #96)
- "Melissa the Mouse: My Giant", 12/08/11 Gratiana Lovelace (Post #73)
- "Melissa the Mouse: The Women of Downton Abbey", 1/18/12 Gratiana Lovelace (Post #107)
- "Melissa the Mouse: Twenty Preferences", 12/07/11 Gratiana Lovelace (Post #72)
Videos(RA Fanvids) Peppy Vids That Gratiana Likes
- "A Dance with the Devil; Guy of Gisborne. HD" a video by AvalonMedieval
- "Drives Me Crazy "Guy + Marian fanvid. Richard Armitage, Lucy Griffiths, by delicateblossom1984
- "Gimme More" Richard Armitage (J. Standring), by delicateblossom84
- "OK, I was gonna wait, but – here's my new Thorin vid" by Fedoralady 9/07/12 (at The Armitage Effect blog)
- "RAdar – Richard Armitage Video", by Angela Smith, 12/23/08
- "Richard Armitage – Filmstar 2" a video by GizTheGunslinger, 12/18/12
- "Richard Armitage – Passionate Kisses" A video by colinfever (posted here 1/11/13)
- "Richard Armitage 41st birthday video", by Bccmee, 8/22/12
- "Richard Armitage as Sir Guy of Gisborne" a video by sirguyslady (posted here 1/11/13)
- Guy Gisborne & Marian: S-stutter, by GizTheGunslinger
- Guy of Gisborne "Something kinda oooh!", a video by JulietD001
- Guy of Gisborne – I Like It Rough, a video by romana55
- Guy of Gisborne~I Need You Tonight (INXS), a Richard Armitage fan video by SirGuysLady
- Guy's Redemption~Mess Of Me (Switchfoot), by sirguyslady
- Guy/Merion – El tango de Roxanne (a video by ChristianRU)
- His Eyes.Richard Armitage (a video slideshow of the Project Magazine photos by kazmaxful)
- Hypnotize Me: Richard Armitage (John Mulligan/Moving On fanvid) by fedoralady
- Music Video: "Strike Back (Richard Armitage – John Porter) – A Pain That I'm Used To" 5/19/10 by GizTheGunslinger (posted here 1/27/13)
- Ooh La La: Sir Guy Style (Richard Armitage/Robin Hood) by angieklong
- Richard Armitage (Sexy Back 2), by HeathDances
- RICHARD ARMITAGE – CARAMELLDANSEN: Misheard lyrics by EventarCrystal
- Richard Armitage – Filmstar, by GizTheGunslinger
- Richard Armitage / Its in his kiss, by RAlfieism
- Richard Armitage in Chris Ryan's Strike Back Fan-Made Trailer, a video by bccmee
- RICHARD ARMITGE – I Think I'm In Love With You, a video by crinklette
- Shy Boy – Sparkhouse – Richard Armitage, a video by spikesbint
- Shy Boy – Sparkhouse – Richard Armitage, by spikesbint
- Sir Guy: Harder to Breath (Richard Amritage/Robin Hood fanvid), by AngieKLong
- The Beginning of the End – John Porter (Richard Armitage) Strike Back fanvid, by delicateblossomvideo
- Video: "Guy-Supermassive-Black-Hole" by Joana, shared by TheRAFrenzy with permission from Joana(posted here 1/17/13)
- Video: "Richard Armitage – Simply The Best" by Noemi Herrara Santos, 12/21/12
- Video: "Tango for Vaisey and Gisborne (Robin Hood BBC series)", 1/25/13 by kwaker008 (posted here 2/17/13)
- Video: Richard Armitage Surprise 42nd Birthday Video by bccmee, August 22, 2013
- You're my Obsession (Guy of Gisborne), by Ariel333Lindt
- Your Love is My Drug (a Richard Armitage fan video), by vogonfanvids
- [SPOOKS] Lucas North – Lift Me Up a video by GizTheGunslinger
Videos(RA Fanvids) Sentimental Vids That Gratiana Likes
- "Guy & Marian (Apologize)", a video by HeathDances
- "Guy of Gisborne – Confession", video by OlerySt (song sung by Josh Groban)
- "Handy Man" an RA Fan video by Phyllys Faves
- "Mad World" – Guy of Gisborne fan video, Richard Armitage, S3 clips! SPOILERS, by vogonfanvids
- "North & South – Gravity" a new video by MissHale78, 10/11/12
- "North and South – Falling" a video by dnetheri, 11/21/12
- "North and South_A thousand years" a video by Xinbo Zuoan
- "RA's 41st Birthday video for Jeannie" by Eileen Forwards, 8/20/12
- "Richard Armitage – Guy of Gisborne- A Chantar M'er", a video by Bccmee, 9/12/11
- "RICHARD ARMITAGE – I Think I'm In Love With You" (a multi RA character video by Crinklette)
- "Richard Armitage Valentine's Day Fanvideo" by Bccmee
- "Richard Armitage: I Only Have Eyes for You (Richard Armitage fanvid)", a video by fedoralady
- "Robin Hood" : Marian & Guy (Kiss Me, Oh Kiss Me), a video by aryabodhisattva
- "Sir Guy and Meg ~ No One Would Listen", a video by NotEvenAnOuch
- "The Beard: A Tribute", a memorial video to the loss of Richard Armitage's Thorin beard by Judiang, 8/10/12
- "Too Lost" Richard Armitage Fan vid, by spikesbint
- Guy of Gisborne – The Sinner In Me, by GizTheGunslinger
- Guy of Gisborne–"Truly a Thing of Beauty 2" – Richard Armitage, by elivrasweeney (w/S3 Guy
- IN HD — "Truly a Thing of Beauty" (republished) Richard Armitage (Guy of Gisborne), by elviraseeneyvids
- Kissing ChaRActers – an RA Valentine's Day video by JasRangoon
- Lucas North: Bring Me to Life (Richard Armitage/Spooks fanvid) by fedoralady
- Music Video: "Hurricane – Guy of Gisborne and Marian" by DominantaRus, Feb 12, 2012 (posted here June 1, 2013)
- Music Video: "Thorin – Be Proud of Who You Are (FULL VERSION)", 1/02/13 by Mikisna (posted 1/05/13)
- North & South – The Tears of an Angel, by spikesbint
- North & South – When You Say Nothing At All (a video by jerichoholicstaz)
- North & South Soundtrack – Thornton's Walk, a music video by lucifmello
- North & South Video: "Still Remember – Margareth e Thornton" a video by Tassuett, 10/23/12 (posted here 2/05/13)
- North & South: "Richard Armitage reads an excerpt of North and South" (proposal scene) by LaFanetta8 (posted here 1/13/13)
- North and South – Falling (a video by dnetherl)
- Richard Armitage – Best Moments North & South – 4 episode, by misshale78
- Richard Armitage in "The Impressionists" (a beautiful video by Tassuett; song is Chopin's Nocturne)
- Richard Armitage, You've Stolen Our Hearts,by VeritasProductions
- Sir Guy of Gisborne "Eternal Sleepsong"- by JulietD001
- The Look of Love, by ThePhylly3
- This I Promise You, by Illlna
- Video Spooks: “Richard Armitage -Lucas North- Save you” a video by misshale78, 1/12/11 (posted here 2/25/13)
- Video–Spooks: "Lucas North 'Lives in eternity's sunrise'" a video by JulietD001 (posted here 1/21/13)
- Video: "Guy of Gisborne & Marian – If I Had A Heart" by GizTheGunsliner, 3/15/13
- Video: Happy Birthday Dear Richard Armitage, August 22, 2013 by Faboamanto
Videos(Various) -- Songs for Fun and Inspiration
yActor, Richard Armitage: yPortraits of Various Character Portrayals (A Sampling of Gratiana's Favorites)
- Heirs of Durin Picture Gallery for "The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey" is Stunning! 11/28/12
- Lucas North–Resilient (Spooks Series 7 Promo pix 47 at RANet)
- Lucas North–Resilient (Spooks Series 7 Promo pix 47 at RANet)
- Richard Armitage as a sleeping Lucas North
- Richard Armitage as Harry Kennedy of VofD, seeking a kiss with tongues
- Richard Armitage as John Porter–an impish grin.
- Richard Armitage as John Porter–removing his t-shirt before getting hosed down in the prison scene from SB1, ep3, pix 78 (on RANet)!
- Richard Armitage as John Thornton enjoying his first kisses with Margaret Hale (played by Daniella Denby-Ashe).
- Richard Armitage as Lucas North realizing his lover is lying to him.
- Richard Armitage as Sir Guy–unbowed and uncowed by the Sheriff's taunts.
- Richard Armitage as Thorin Oakenshield, singing the Misty Mountain song in The Hobbit trailer 12/20/11
- Richard Armitage Portrait from the Project Magazine Summer 2011 photo shoot, pix 9, photographer was Matt Holyoak
- Richard Armitage portraying Lucas North returning to MI-5 in Spooks 7Promo, epi1, pix 25, 8/11/12ranet
- Sir Guy's troubled handsomeness takes my breath away, (RH1, epi9, pix 103), image from RAC
- Wallpaper: Lucas North & Blake, by Bccmee
- Wallpaper: Sir Guy of Gisborne, Knight of the Kingdom of Dreams, by Bccmee
yActor, Richard Armitage: zPortraits from Photo Shoots and Appearances (A Sampling of Gratiana's Favorites)
- Collage of Richard Armitage Portraits, published on 6/30/12 Gratiana Lovelace (Post #219)
- Cropped shot of Richard Armitage's Legs and feet from his 2003 Cold Feet photo shoot, from Jonia's Cut's blog.
- His Eyes.Richard Armitage (a video slideshow of the Project Magazine photos by kazmaxful)
- Richard Armitage (early promo photo undated, but he looks to be in his Twenties maybe), image courtesy of RANet
- Richard Armitage and fan at the Isaac Theatre Royal Benefit for Earthquake relief in New Zealand on 6/23/12
- Richard Armitage at Captain America Premiere in NYC July20, 2011
- Richard Armitage at his April 15 2010 Strike Back (series 1) Premiere
- Richard Armitage at the Isaac Theatre Royal Benefit (close up potrait) for Earthquake relief in New Zealand on 6/23/12
- Richard Armitage at the November 2010 Old Vic 24 Hours Play Gala Fundraiser, via RANet
- Richard Armitage at the Old Vic 24 Hour Plays Gala Nov21 2011
- Richard Armitage attending the Varekai Gala Performance in January 2010, via RANet
- Richard Armitage laughing during his September 17 2010 Lorraine interview
- Richard Armitage looking very poised and calm on "The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey" Red Carpet at Wellington, NZ, November 28, 2012 (image 32courtesy of RANet)
- Richard Armitage looking very poised and calm on "The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey" Red Carpet at Wellington, NZ, November 28, 2012 (image courtesy of RANet)
- Richard Armitage outside his Radio 1 Interview on May 4 2010
- RichardArmitage being interviewed about his new role as Lucas North on Spooks, This Morning on October 27, 2008
zzaaFanstravaganza 3 Announcements
zzabFanstRAvaganza 3 List of Anchor/Core Bloggers
zzacFanstRAvaganza 3 List of Tag Team Bloggers
zzzVideos and etc for the December Holidays
- "Twas the Night B4 Bccmee's 12 Days of Guyness", a poem parody by Gratiana Lovelace, 11/30/11 (Post # 66)
- Richard Armitage's Holiday 2011 Message, 12/24/11grati
- Video: 'We Say a Little Prayer" for Richard Armitage, by Gratiana Lovelace with Teresa Armitage, September 2012
- Video: "All I Want for Christmas" song in an RA fanvid by Fedoralady titled "My RA Christmas List (A Richard Armitage holiday fanvid)
- Video: "An RA Christmas, 2012" (holiday music), by Gratiana Lovelace, December 2012
- Video: "Deck the Rooftop – Glee Music Video" by the Kesler Family
- Video: "Eartha Kitt — Santa Baby" by Lovely Heartfull Wishes
- Video: "I'll be Home for Christmas" sung by Josh Groban
- Video: "Richard Armitage Interview – The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey" London Press December 2012 by heyugusblog
- Video: "Susan Boyle – Auld Lang Syne", by athp123
- Video: "The 12 Days of Guyness" parody of The 12Days of XMAS, by Gratiana Lovelace, Decmeber, 2011
- Video: "The Twelve Days of Guyness", a song parody video by Gratiana Lovelace, 12/04/11
- Video: “Merry Christmas Darling”, song by Richard and Karen Carpenter; video by aladywriter , 12/24/11
“The Crucible” will be available for download starting March 17, 2015 per Digital Theatre
Click on the image to go to Digital Theatre's home page for more download information.
The Crucible: IN CONVERSATION with Richard Armitage at The Old Vic on September 2, 2014
Click on the image to go to Richard Armitage Net's annotated transcript from "Richard Armitage In Conversation" about his role in The Crucible at The Old Vic in London.
Richard Armitage as Thorin Oakenshield Orcrist Swordplay gif by Midnightxsun
With a warrior's skill, Thorin demonstrates his graceful yet deadly finesse.
“The Hobbit 2: Desolation of Smaug Full Soundtrack” in a video by LuisCommentary
Click on the image to go to the YouTube link.
“The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug,” December 2013
Thorin Oakenshiedl (portrayed by Richard Armitage) and his band continue their quest to reclaim their homeland. Let none dare get in their way--not even a dragon. (Click on the image to go to The Hobbit movie site for up to date news and resources.)
“The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug” 2013 Official Trailer#1
Click on the RANet Cap (cropped) of Richard Armitage portraying Thorin Oakenshield to go to the trailer.
Richard Armitage 2012 Portraits by Robert Ascroft at RANet
Talented, charming, confident, philanthropic, handsome, gentlemanly, and kind--Richard Armitage possesses all of these qualities and more. Click on the image to download it. Then to see it and other Richard Armitage portraits, visit the RANet Promo Portraits 2012 Gallery at www.RichardArmitageNet.com
“The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey – Official Trailer 2 [HD]”, Warner Brothers; “Loyalty, Honor, A Willing Heart. I can ask no more than that.”
Click on the image (RANet #38) of Thorin Oakenshield (portrayed by Richard Armitage) to go to "The Hobbit" Trailer #2
“THAUJ” London Premiere with Richard Armitage looking quite the sophisticated and elegant gentleman December 12, 2012
Click on the image to downloadit. Then visit the www.RichardArmitageNet.com picture gallery for the THAUJ London Premiere
“THAUJ” NYC Premiere with Richard Armitage December 6, 2012
Click on the image to download it. Then visit the RANet (www.RichardArmitageNet.com) gallery page for NYC Premiere photos.
NYC 2012 RIchard Armitage Portraits
Click on the image to download it. Then visit the RANet (www.RichardArmitageNet.com) gallery of NYC THAUJ Richard Armitage Promotional Photos
“THAUJ” Toronto Premiere with Richard ArmitageDec. 03, 2012
Click on the image to download it. Then visit the RANet (www.RichardArmitageNet.com) gallery with Toronto Premiere and promotions photos.
“THAUJ” Tokyo Premiere where Richard Armitage displayed elegance, grace, and poise
Click on the image to go to Jas Rangoon's compilation video of RA at the Japan Premiere, December 1, 2012
“THAUJ” Wellington World Premiere with Richard Armitage on November 28, 2012 shared by RANet
Click on the image of Richard Armitage (who portrays Thorin Oakenshield) to download it. Then visit RANet's (www.RichardArmitageNet.com)picture gallery for the Wellington Premiere
Richard Armitage portraying Thorin Oakenshield cover of Empire magazine, 10/24/12
Click the image to go to the Empire Online Article about the "Incredible New Hobbit Issue of Empire: Five amazing 3D lenticular covers", 10/24/12
Richard Armitage interviewed about portraying Thorin Oakenshield in “The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey” in Accion, Nov2212
Photo image is courtesy of RANet. For this interview and other Hobbit film intervies, click on the image to go to the Accion magazine's December Issue Hobbit Articles.
The New Hobbit Dwarfs Group Portrait, 9/27/12 (A “Bag End” dozen?)
Courtesy of The Hobbit Facebook Albums page
The “Young Prince” Thorin Oakenshield (as Portrayed by Richard Armitage in “The Hobbit”)
Click on the image to download it. Then visit the RANet (www.RichardArmitageNet.com) Hobbit Stills gallery (page 2) for this and other Entertainment Weekly article Comic-Con Hobbit images
Richard Armitage from his July 2011 Recognise Magazine photo shoot
Click on the image to download it. Then visit RANet (www.RichardArmitageNet.com), for more images of Richard Armitage and his characters.
Richard Armitage Portrait (with NZ fan Catherine) from the Isaac Theatre Royal Benefit June 23, 2012
Click on the link to download the image. Then visit RANet (www.RichardArmitageNet.com) for more news about the June 23, 2012 event.
Category Archives: Inspiration
Table Manners Tuesday! Richard Armitage’s Thorin Hands, May 16, 2017 Gratiana Lovelace (Post #1062)
Facebook Friend Teresa Armitage’s post of a Thorin figurine (below) with a startlingly realistic Richard Armitage as Thorin visage was breathtaking in its beautiful details. And seeing Richard Armitage as Thorin again reminded me again of that oft … Continue reading
“Hidden Figures–Don’t be delicate. Be vast and brilliant.” April 22, 2017 Gratiana Lovelace (Post#1058)
Last weekend when Liesbeth Lap shared this Shinedown music lyric quote and a beautiful dancing lady illustration (see below) on Twitter, the image and quote moved me. On one level, I like the sentiment about women being strong and independent. We … Continue reading
Posted in African American, Beauty, Drama, Empowerment, Gratiana Lovelace, HERStory, Hidden Figures film, History, Hope, Inspiration, Love and Relationships, movies, Observations about life, Period Drama, Positivity, Quotes, Role Model, Social Justice, Society, Something About Love, Video, Women
Tagged African American, Beauty, Drama, Empowerment, Gratiana Lovelace, HERStory, Hidden Figures film, History, Hope, Inspiration, movies, Observations About Life, Period Drama, Positivity, Quotes, Role Model, Social Justice, Society, Something About Love
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I’m Choosing Richard Armitage as my Fantasy Physical TheRApist, March 27, 2017 Gratiana Lovelace (Post #1051)
Now that the 27 staples at my left achilles tendon reattachment surgery site are out as of last week—no, that’s a good thing! No more 54 pointy metal ends poking me with endless pain—I’m on the mend for a several … Continue reading
Posted in "Brain on Fire" filming 2015, AttRAction, Fangurling, Fantasy, Graphic, Gratiana Lovelace, Health, Humor, Inspiration, Medical, Musings, My Life, Portraits, Positivity, RA Artwork, Richard Armitage, Sexy, Something About Love
Tagged "Brain on Fire" filming 2015, AttRAction, fangurling, Fantasy, Fathers, Graphic, Gratiana Lovelace, Health, humor, Inspiration, medical, Musings, My Life, portraits, Positivity, RA Artwork, Richard Armitage, Sexy, Something About Love
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Too Hottt 2 Handle Tuesday! Richard Armitage Smoulders in “Winter Magic” Wallpaper by Ann Boudreau, February 07, 2017 Gratiana Lovelace (Post #1039)
Fangurling about the exquisitely talented British actor Richard Armitage is such fun! He is kind hearted, gorgeous, and talented! His storytelling as an actor and as a narrator immerses you in the story and its characters. And there is a … Continue reading
Posted in AttRAction, Beauty, Daniel Miller/Meyer in Berlin Station, EPIX Berlin Station, Fangurling, Goodwill, Graphic, Gratiana Lovelace, Inspiration, RA Artwork, Richard Armitage, Sexy SatuRdAy, smoulder, social media, Society, Something About Love, Too Hottt 2 Handle Tuesday
Tagged Ann Boudreau Art, AttRAction, Beauty, Daniel Miller/Meyer in Berlin Station, EPIX Berlin Station, fangurling, Goodwill, Graphic, Gratiana Lovelace, Inspiration, RA Artwork, Richard Armitage, Sexy, smoulder, social media, Society, Something About Love, Too Hottt 2 Handle Tuesday
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First Lady Michelle Obama says Farewell video,January 08, 2017 Gratiana Lovelace (Post #1027)
Michelle Obama, poised, graceful, intelligent, compassionate, civic minded, a role model, dignified, and the First Lady of our nation, says farewell as her husband prepares to step down as President. We will miss her greatly! I had seen this … Continue reading
Posted in Beauty, Black, Compassion, Courage, Goodwill, Gratiana Lovelace, History, Honor, Hope, Inspiration, Positivity, Role Model, Social Justice, Society, Something About Love, Video, Women, World events
Tagged Beauty, Black, Compassion, Courage, First Lady, Goodwill, Gratiana Lovelace, History, Honor, Hope, Inspiration, Positivity, Role Model, Social Justice, Society, Something About Love, Video, Women, World events
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Richard Armitage’s character John Porter gains understanding and works together with others for the greater good, November 14, 2016 Gratiana Lovelace (Post #1,000)
Sometimes theatrical dramas give us “morality tales”—couched as entertainment–to give us something more weighty to ponder, such as the ills of the world or examples of solutions. . The talented British actor Richard Armitage’s British made 2010 Sky1 mini series … Continue reading
Posted in Civil Rights, Drama, Fiction, Gratiana Lovelace, Honor, Inspiration, John Porter, Morality, Richard Armitage, Social Justice, Society, Something About Love, Strike Back, Thriller, Video
Tagged Civil Rights, Drama, fiction, Gratiana Lovelace, Honor, Inspiration, John Porter, Morality, Richard Armitage, Social Justice, Society, Something About Love, Strike Back, Thriller, Video
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Thorin Thursday! Richard Armitage as Thorin Oakenshield Publicity Portraits Redux, October 13, 2016 Gratiana Lovelace (Post #982)
Facebook kindly reminded me of a wonderful, non glamorous Richard Armitage as King Thorin portrait images from The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies that became one of the Thorin Oakenshield’s publicity posters for the film (the dirty gritty … Continue reading
Posted in Battle of the Five Armies, Courage, Creativity, Drama, Fantasy, Fiction, Graphic, Gratiana Lovelace, Honor, Inspiration, Middle Earth, movies, Period Drama, Portraits, RA Artwork, Richard Armitage, Social Justice, Society, Something About Love, Storytelling, The Hobbit, Thorin, Thorin Thursday
Tagged Battle of the Five Armies, Courage, creativity, Drama, Fantasy, fiction, Graphic, Gratiana Lovelace, Honor, Inspiration, Middle Earth, movies, Period Drama, portraits, RA Artwork, Richard Armitage, Social Justice, Society, Something About Love, Storytelling, The Hobbit, Thorin, Thorin Thursday
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