Happy New Year 2019! Wishing you and yours a great 2019!
Wishing you and yours a joyous Holiday Season!
Thanks to Esther for my/Grati’s nomination for
Something About Love by GratianaL is now also on Tumblr
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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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“Expectations” (Book 2, 2018 – 2019; the sequel to “Encouragement”); link to my story at my Wattpad site
“Encouragement” (Book 1, 2016), a Regency Love Story by Gratiana Lovelace
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“Standring’s Christmas Wish”, 2018 holiday short story; link to my story at my Wattpad site
“Somerset: A Time to Love” by Gratiana Lovelace (2017)
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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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“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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“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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For me, before there was Daniel, before there was Kenneth, 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.
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.
“The Crucible” will be available for download starting March 17, 2015 per Digital Theatre
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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
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“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
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“THAUJ” NYC Premiere with Richard Armitage December 6, 2012
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NYC 2012 RIchard Armitage Portraits
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“THAUJ” Toronto Premiere with Richard ArmitageDec. 03, 2012
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“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
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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”)
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Richard Armitage from his July 2011 Recognise Magazine photo shoot
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Richard Armitage Portrait (with NZ fan Catherine) from the Isaac Theatre Royal Benefit June 23, 2012
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Category Archives: Video
Feeling nostalgic for Richard Armitage as Thorin Oakenshield singing Misty Mountains Cold with Dwarves of Durin video, June 28, 2020 Gratiana Lovelace (Post #1306)
As we get closer to the 10th Anniversary [Oct. 22, 2010] of Richard Armitage being announced to portray Thorin Oakenshield in “The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey”, I’m feeling nostalgic for the simple melody of “Misty Mountains Cold” sung by him … Continue reading
Friendship SatuRdAy! #RichardArmitage character portrayals of diverse friends and colleagues bring us together, June 06, 2020 Gratiana Lovelace (Post #1301)
Friendship and colleagues within and across diverse and inclusive communities, and social justice, have been much on my mind for most of my life and in my work and my community service projects during my long university staff career–and again … Continue reading
Seeking peace amid pandemics and protests, June 03, 2020 Gratiana Lovelace (Post #1300)
As with many of us, I have been stunned beyond belief with even more killings of African Americans at the hands of the police in recent weeks—such as George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, and others–and the peaceful and other not … Continue reading
Sexy Saturday! Richard Armitage makes a home studio for recording audiobooks, May 09, 2020 Gratiana Lovelace (Post #1297)
The talented British actor Richard Armitage made a home studio for recording audiobooks. https://twitter.com/RCArmitage/status/1257897902967488513 “I’ve been hard at work recording two beloved Agatha Christie titles from my home studio. You can preorder them on @audible_com now; can’t wait for you … Continue reading
Tea & Cinnamon Toast Tuesday! Richard Armitage hopping perks up our morning, April 07, 2020 Gratiana Lovelace (Post #1292)
Sometimes, a little Richard Armitage hopping behind the scenes for “The Stranger” is a delightful morning perk up with my tea & cinnamon toast! Thanks to Cyn Dainty for sharing this StopinStockport gif! Hugs <3 & Cheers! Grati ;->
Wild Wednesday! Richard Armitage is on my “RAdar”, April 01, 2020 Gratiana Lovelace (Post #1291)
I have always loved this Richard Armitage early acting career video, RAdar, by Angela Smith! Enjoy! Hugs <3 & Cheers! Grati ;-> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v0LBynlA4rM
THTHT—Richard Armitage answers admiring fans Audible audiobook Qs, February 25, 2020 Gratiana Lovelace (Post #1284)
Richard’s responses were so cool! He is a master storyteller with wonderfully performed character voices! Sighhh! And Fabo Laktuko had a question answered! Thanks for the link, Teresa Armitage! P.S. And I just listened again to RA’s “Sylvester, or the Wicked Uncle” … Continue reading
“The Stranger” new official trailer is suspenseful and riveting! January 17, 2020 Gratiana Lovelace (Post #1277)
In the new Netflix original series “The Stranger”, based on Harlen Coben’s book of the same name, the talented British actor Richard Armitage portrays a man whose marriage, family, and life, quickly unravel due to his missing wife’s secrets, lies, … Continue reading
Happy Hanukkah to my Jewish Friends! December 22, 2019 Gratiana Lovelace (Post #1270)
The December Holidays hold many secular and sacred celebrations that we all enjoy. And the Jewish ritual of Hanukkah celebrates a miracle, born in strife, of the menorah lamp oil lasting 8 days—until more sacred kosher oil could be prepared. … Continue reading
Thespian Thursday: “First Look Clip” of new Netflix Thriller Series“The Stranger” with Richard Armitage, July 25, 2019 Gratiana Lovelace (Post #1250)
A cool and creepy “first look clip” to the new Netflix thriller “The Stranger” starring the talented British Actor Richard Armitage! Adapted from Harlan Coben’s book “The Stranger”, this clip “features the first meeting between Adam Price (played … Continue reading
Happy 4th of July 2019! July 04, 2019 Gratiana Lovelace (Post #1243)
The 4th of July for folks in the U.S. can mean different things to different people. My childhood memories associate the 4th of July with little fireworks of “snakes”, pop caps, etc., on up to attending our city’s real fireworks … Continue reading
WCW: Richard Armitage interview about new audiobook The Snowman, October 17, 2018 Gratiana Lovelace (Post#1189)
Thanks to RANet’s tweet yesterday about the talented British actor Richard Armitage’s latest audiobook treat, The Snowman by Michael Morpugo: Richard Armitage talks Working on the Snowman Audiobook https://t.co/bB6PSfKKAy via @YouTube — RichardArmitageNet (@RAnetdotcom) October 16, 2018 Richard is … Continue reading
Wild Card Wednesday! Richard Armitage Lucas/JP Pressure Smouldering/Soothing Moves in JulietD001 video, October 03, 2018 Gratiana Lovelace (Post #1187)
My day Tuesday: Awaken at 5:00am, take anti-muscle spasm pill and two ice paks, return to bed to doze for 30 more minutes, shower and primp for the day, go to the office, finish projects amongst last minute requests for … Continue reading
Thriller Thursday—Berlin Station Season 3 Teaser Trailer Intrigues, September 20, 2018 Gratiana Lovelace (Post #1185)
Thanks to TeresaA for sharing the link on FB to the new Berlin Station Season 3 Teaser Trailer from EPIX! Well, I’m intrigued. I’m glad to see Richard Armitage (below, Leland Orser , Richard Jenkins, Michelle Forbes, Mina Tander, and … Continue reading
Tuesday’s Child belongs to “Mary Poppins Returns”, September 18, 2018 Gratiana Lovelace (Post #1184)
I remember my childhood as if it were yesterday–though it was fifty years ago. The unfettered joy of living in the moments of each day. Fresh Spring grass threading through my toes as a toddler. Riding my chartreuse green stingray … Continue reading
THUD Thursday! Richard Armitage’s enigmatic eyes!, July 12, 2018 Gratiana Lovelace (Post #1172)
Well friends, The “eyes” have it in this gif from the 2013 Esquire video of the talented British Actor Richard Armitage getting red carpet ready! Sighhh! Thanks for sjcb for the link to Mezzmerized by Richard’s gif: And for … Continue reading
Sexy SatuRdAy: Richard Armitage chats with his Their Lost Daughters audiobook author Joy Ellis, June 16, 2018 Gratiana Lovelace (Post #1169)
Thanks to Chrissyinwm for the video link below: And of the several images of Richard Armitage for Their Lost Daughters audiobook promoting his performance, the image below really melts my heart with its haunting beauty (Thanks to Isabelle for … Continue reading
WCW: I bought our “Oceans 8” tickets at Fandango for opening weekend starting June 8th, June 06, 2018 Gratiana Lovelace (Post #1167)
#DateAfternoon for my hubby and I this weekend! Tuesday night, I bought our #opening_weekend #Oceans8 movie tickets online via #Fandango! And the tickets come with a free movie poster! Snap! And the matinee movie ticket price online was $3.99 USD … Continue reading
THTHT–Richard Armitage characters diptych of John Thornton and Claude Becker by Mat Khal, May 29, 2018 Gratiana Lovelace (Post #1166)
Two Richard Armitage characters, 14 years apart–John Thornton (left, North & South, 2004) and Claude Becker (right, Oceans 8, 2018)–one smouldering RA diptych by Mat Khal (Thanks!): Sighhh! P.S. And here is the link for the “b roll” of behind the … Continue reading
Official “Oceans 8” movie trailer drops, with the ladies oozing style and Richard Armitage smouldering, April 13, 2018 Gratiana Lovelace (Post #1158)
(Ocean’s 8 Twitter) As featured in Vogue’s online edition for April 12, 2018, “Ocean’s 8” is set to be a fast and fun romp of a high octane ladies caper movie. The plot revolves around a jewel heist at the … Continue reading
THTHT: Richard Armitage answers Great Fan Q’s via Audible Video Interview, March, 27, 2018 Gratiana Lovelace (Post #1154)
The talented, handsome, and oh so gracious Richard Armitage answered great fan questions posed to him for this #AskAudible interview video: You asked, @RCArmitage answered! #AskArmitage pic.twitter.com/YyRBwvSFTo — audible.co.uk (@audibleuk) March 26, 2018 Thanks for sharing, Richard & … Continue reading
Fun Day Sunday: Richard Armitage shares about creating his role as Logan in Marvel’s “Wolverine: The Long Night”, March 18, 2018 Gratiana Lovelace (Post #1152)
Lending his voice to the Wolverine, @RCArmitage takes us through the process behind creating “Wolverine: The Long Night” and providing listeners a sense of immersion into the story. #WolverinePodcast pic.twitter.com/5CvojRQELJ — Wolverine (@itsthewolverine) March 17, 2018 “…ambiguous and enigmatic … Continue reading
International Women’s Day Celebrations focus on women past, present, and future, March 08, 2018 Gratiana Lovelace (Post #1150)
International Women’s Day (IWD) is officially March 8th, today. But its celebrations often occur the previous weekend, as they did in my home town. 180 women, young and old, U.S. and Foreign Nat’ls–and all were full to bursting with enthusiasm–came together … Continue reading
Grati’s New SAL blog header for 2018 is a tweak, January 27, 2018 Gratiana Lovelace (Post #1138)
I so loved the design that I made for my SAL 2017 blogheader, that I have tweaked it for 2018. Ha! And Richard Armitage’s Fresh Faces interview video (see below) and photo shoot in December 2016 for Broadway.com at the … Continue reading
