My favorite show, Legend of the Seeker, returns this weekend! It seems like the promotion is much bigger. The premiere episode is already available to about a million people who went to the theatre to get a free iTunes promo card. I've seen it and it's much better than the season 1 premiere even if it's only 43 minutes. Then tomorrow night, 6 selected episodes from season 1 will air on SyFy.
Craig and Bridget are doing a slew of interviews this week.

Bridget Regan on Attack of the Show

I love this interview and it's even better than her previous appearance. "No undies world" will catch on real quick in the fandom. I've seen the Legs Legs Legs 3 video but I couldn't get through it because it was so bad.

Bridget Regan on KTLA

Another fun interview and the hosts are right, she's really glowing. This is really reminiscent of Craig's appearance back in May with all the exuberance. Love the part where Craig dishes on Bridget.

Finally an interview with both Craig & Bridget on Fox40

The two of them are adorable as usual. Matching attire too. Peas and carrots are back!

Let It Out by Miho Fukuhara is the second ending song of the anime Full Metal Alchemist: Brotherhood. I haven't paid close attention to the anime's songs but this one caught my ear instantly. FMA doesn't disappoint with this ballad relating closely to the situations in the story.

LET IT OUT by Miho Fukuhara
translation by sayaka_sama@livejournal.com

Let it all out, let it all out
You don't have to act so brave
The graffiti flower that someone painted on the wall sways

Nobody knows who their real selves are
Losing and finding things in the middle of this long, long road
There are days where we feel alone and we feel like crying, but...

Change these tears and this pain into stars
Turn on the light that will shine on tomorrow
I may lose my way a little
But together, we'll create stardust and search for an eternity that glows so brightly

Let it all out, let it all out
I'm so full of weaknesses
Because I've met you, it's alright to not be good enough

What will happen "for certain"? That's what I want to know
I hid a small knife in my sock
It always hurt more to put on a brave face and lie

It's really frightening, but regardless we'll keep on living
The wind gently caresses your smiling face
We'll hold out our small hands and together
We'll create stardust and search for an eternity that glows so brightly

What should I do if I misjudge what is right?
If sad things are what's right, should I just accept it?
I thought I was lost, but then I knew you
I really am glad that you're here

Change these tears and this pain into stars
Turn on the light that will shine on tomorrow
We'll hold out our small hands and together
We'll create stardust, an eternity that glows so brightly...

Farewells may come one day
But still, the seasons will come and go
I may lose my way a little But I'll walk, I'll walk with you
That's the one thing I'll never change

It has been months since I've logged on to play and I'm so glad I was just in time for the Seeker promo. I remember AQ promoting upcoming movies before but not DVD releases (there's one for the Coraline DVD too). The best part of this Seeker promo is that it's incorporated into the game! That's right, Westland is accessible from the world of Lore! The quest involves helping Richard save Kahlan and Zedd.

Arrive in Westland and battle some D'Harans

Very nice animation on the D'Haran soldier with his 2 different attacks. He can pass off as Fane from the show.

Meet the Seeker

Fun part about the above pic is that Richard breathes!

We fight some more D'Harans, a freaky deer, and a random dragon before we arrive at the mansion where Zedd and Kahlan are held captive. Richard has an underhand and overhead strike in one turn. Oh, his sword glows but I like my sword better because it can stop time and looks much cooler.

Meet Kahlan and Zedd
Richard's friends are held captive in the mansion's stable.

Before we can get them out of their wooden cage, a gar must be defeated.

I'm fighting the gar by myself because I ran out of SP. Another nice animation on the gar. It also has 2 different attacks: a headbutt and a jump & slash. I also like that the gar uses its claws when defending.

Freeing Kahlan & Zedd

Of course the cage is magical, that's why a wizard couldn't even get out of a wooden enclosure. Thankfully, Richard's magical sword is handy.

Then back to the world of Lore with nifty rewards

The Sword of Truth is just a copy so it doesn't glow like Richard's. The Heart Hound's long and lively tail can be annoying because it makes my computer lag. I bought all the rewards but the fire spell and aum plant will probably just end up in storage.

Overall, a very nice promo quest. I was surprised though that the final enemy was a gar. A Mord'Sith would have been a better choice.

Anyways, just waiting for my DVD to arrive which I bought for $12. I love gift cards!

Sun Red Sky Blue is from Kenna's second album entitled Make Sure They See My Face. I can listen to this song all day. I'm so glad I watched an old VHS video that had the Hell Bent (another great song) music video (go Toonami: Midnight Run!) or I wouldn't have rediscovered Kenna.

Prosperity
It's the day to sign the peace treaty between Gilboa and Gath.

I consider this Silas' bad day. Even Rose's penchant for perfection doesn't ensure peace between Gath and Gilboa.
Rose: "We can change the world today so long as we provide perfection."
I believe it starts when Silas orders Abner to kill David. Silas' day turns for the worst once David is invited to the peace treaty talks. David couldn't keep his mouth shut during the luncheon but at least the Gath official was pleased with his answers. David is still full of optimism despite his mother's warning about the nature of politics. Speaking of his mother, she tells Michelle something that screams foreshadowing:
Jessie: "People with destinies, things don't go well for them. They die old and unhappy or young and unfinished."
Back to the treaty, it falls apart after the luncheon and the blame lands on David because he tries to stop the Gath officials from backing out. Silas has to deal with the consequences of the failed peace talks in addition to a problem with the treasury courtesy of William when he executes his threat in the previous episode.

Another Benjamin also has a bad day. Jack is shut out of the luncheon because of David's invitation. He reacts by inviting his buddies to go on an exorbitant shopping spree since he has access to Gilboa's treasury. I love the way he says this: "My card's been declined. Uh oh, I hope there's no problem with the treasury."
Silas solves the problem with the treasury by talking to an imprisoned former ruler in Gehenna. Abbadon used to rule half of the present kingdom of Gilboa. Their conversation is my favorite of the episode. Silas uses his great manipulative skills by showing Abbadon a picture of a woman to get what he wants. I have a suspicion the woman is Michelle. Queen Rose also tries to solve the treasury problem. She visits William and reminds him that there can be a chance for his exiled son to return. The queen and king are perfectly matched.

A new mystery crops up from a conversation between Silas and Michelle. The topic of their talk is David. He reminds Michelle of her vow which she insisted he witness. By the end of the episode, she ignores David.

As for David's assassination, I like how it's resolved. His escape from death cements that he is blessed. He doesn't even know that his life was in danger or that those two guards may have helped save his life. I should pay more attention because the scenes with the guards and the pigeons seem inconsequential but they actually have an important impact in the story. Another recurring aspect is the "Don't go" messages David keeps noticing. It easily pertains to his assassination but has a very different meaning to him.

 

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Music Composition for a Series (Original Dramatic Score): "Legend of the Seeker: Prophecy"

The first five minutes of the first episode is extra breathtaking because of LoDuca's music. Now impatiently waiting for a soundtrack release and the second season premiere.

 

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Week one of Katorse was surprisingly decent. I even prefer its pilot to the cliched introduction of Dahil May Isang Ikaw. I didn't like yesterday's episode though because it focused on Albert and Marissa which sadly highlighted their weak acting. Thankfully, the situation of Nene and Gabby's relationship saved the episode. Despite the neophyte younger cast, they generally delivered in their respective roles. Erich Gonzales pulls off the young and naive Nene really well while Ejay Falcon's acting is reminiscent of Robin Padilla. He does need to tone down the shouting when delivering his lines. So far, my favorite character among the adults is Nena as portrayed by Malou de Guzman. She has great chemistry with Erich that their scenes are always good be it comedic or dramatic. She also has the most amusing lines which is nice because the show is about teen pregnancy and humor will be a welcome breather.

In today's episode, Nene and her mother discover that Nenita has stopped going to school which led to their mother going to the hospital. Nenita finds out that Nene is pregnant. Okay, I didn't expect Nene's reaction to her pregnancy. Her childish glee was really creepy. But in the end, her mother and Gabby's reactions brought home the reality of the situation. It looks like the real drama starts next week. Here's hoping the story stays solid and not deteriorate like Tayong Dalawa.

"Taya" is from Up Dharma Down's second album Bipolar. The song has a stream of consciousness quality to it that comes to a jarring end.

 

TAYA
Up Dharma Down

Kagabi
Di matapus-tapos ang
Nobelang binubuo sa mumunting isipan ko
Makakitira
Namimilit pang mangatwiran
Iniipon ang mga pagkakataon
a isang sulok at pinagdurugtung-dugtong
Dugtong
Kabit
Kabig
Palit

Huli na ang lahat
Para bawiin ang hindi nararapat
Ano ba
Umayos ka
Wala nang magagawa sa nahuli na
At tayong dalawa'y
Urong
Sulong
Urong-sulong...
Urong sulong na lang ba
Sakit
Bakit

Ako na lamang ang natitira
Kasalanan mo ang lahat ng ito
Bakit ako ang pinapabayad mo
Kasalanan mo ang lahat ng ito
Bakit
Nagtataka ako
Bakit siya ang pinili mo

I have read 4 chapters of Terry Goodkind's upcoming new contemporary novel, The Law of Nines, and I was disappointed that it ended at the most intruiging part! I was easily engrossed in the story that the end of the excerpt was jarring. I guess that's the point of the preview which is available on Amazon. So far, it certainly has parallels with Wizard's First Rule but in a modern setting. There is a mysterious woman and an eccentric old man that the main character (a painter) interacts with. Even the protagonist has similar characteristics as Richard Cypher. At the moment, I'm undecided if I'm going to get the hardcover or wait for the paperback version. I was hesitant to preorder because I know this novel isn't part of The Sword of Truth series. Maybe I'll buy it in December.

I can't get enough of this song! It easily gets me to a dancing mood. It's also the first time I took interest in a Kpop girl group. The girl groups that I peripherally know didn't grab me because their voices are so cutesy and squeky high that it's really irritating. They may be physically beautiful but the music just fails to impress me. Anyways, back to 2NE1, they have a certain attitude that their looks don't even matter. Add in the catchy tune and I'm on board. I've also watched their radio guestings and three of the girls have great voices and the not so stellar one is used strategically so it sounds decent. Fire is from their first self-titled mini album.