The awesome Kelly at KellyVision started posting a weekly post highlighting whatever she happened to be obsessed with that week. I LOVE this idea, so much in fact that I will be doing it myself every Saturday.
I was out of the country for most of the week so I was very much out of the loop with announcements and releases. However, there are a few things that came to my attention. TV/MOVIES Jessica Jones Final Season
The final season of Jessica Jones dropped while I was away. I haven't had a chance to watch any of it yet, but I am hoping to get to it soon. I am so glad to have another season to watch but sad that this is the final one.
Lucifer Renewed For Final Season
Netflix also renewed Lucifer for a final season and announced it with a poster for the fifth season.
I am sad it is ending but so thankful that it gets to end on its own terms. It gets to give us the ending the creators wanted to give the fans. I am excited to see what is next for Chloe and Lucifer after that STUNNING season four finale. OTHER Taylor Swift's New Album News
While I was out of the country Taylor Swift released a new single and news of her next album. It's called Lover and will be releasing August 23rd! The next single, You Need To Calm Down, is amazing and I have been listening to it on repeat since I got back.
The album cover is pretty amazing as well.
It has the cotton candy colour scheme that everything else Taylor has released recently has. It's soft and romantic which is what I hope this album is. I hope there are a ton of love songs on it.
I am excited to see the entire track list and to pick up the album on release day.
What are you obsessed with this week? Let me know in the comments.
Happy International Women's Day, everyone! I thought I would celebrate by linking to a post I did before highlighting some of my favourite female characters and adding some that I can not believe I left off!
First... go check out my previous post! I am amazed at how accurate that list still is for me. Amy Elliott Dunne, Vanessa Ives, Liv Moore! All of the ones on my previous list still resonate for me and are worthy of celebration.
Now, here are a few more that I should have highlighted last time as well:
Buffy (from Buffy The Vampire Slayer)
She was one of the first female characters that really resonated with me. She was small but mighty. She took the trope of someone (or something) stalking the pretty blonde down an alley and turned it on its head. She was one of teen me's heroes and she is a character who still means a lot to me.
Christina Yang (from Grey's Anatomy)
Christina Yang was brilliant, driven, and unapologetic about it. She also happened to be a really great friend. She didn't let anything (or anyone) stand in the way of what she wanted and refused to diminish her greatness for others.
Hermoine Granger (from the Harry Potter series)
Hermoine is the type of character who is proud of who she is. She is book smart, a loyal friend, and works hard for her success. She is a character that much younger me would have looked up to and that current me is happy to introduce my nieces to.
I hope to add Brie Larson's Captain Marvel to the list. I'll be celebrating International Women's Day by going to see Captain Marvel (which I think is entirely fitting).
Who are some of the female movie and television characters that would make your own list? Let me know in the comments. There are so many amazing ones I cannot wait to see who everyone chooses!
The awesome Kelly at KellyVision started posting a weekly post highlighting whatever she happened to be obsessed with that week. I LOVE this idea, so much in fact that I will be doing it myself every Saturday. BOOKS Cover Of Courtney Summer's Sadie (goodreads)
People have raved about Courtney Summer's novels to me before. I have not read nearly as many of them as I should but I have read enough of them to know that her books are powerful, and her newest sounds like no exception.
Courtney's newest novel is being compared to the Serial podcast and sounds like it has a great murder mystery hook that will (most likely) also examine missing girls in general.
I also happen to love this cover. It's striking and eye catching while being very simple. I am super excited for this one as I think it is going to be one of the must reads of fall 2018 for a lot of people. When We Caught Fire by Anna Godbersen (goodreads)
Publisher's Weekly recently posted their Children's Books Fall 2018 Sneak Peek and this title caught my eye. It is described as "relating the fictional story of the love triangle that started Chicago’s Great Fire" which immediately intrigued me. I am looking forward to hearing more about this one when the Fall catalog is released.
Cover of The Dark Descent Of Elizabeth Frankenstein by Kiersten White (goodreads)
A creepy sounding book deserves a creepy cover and Kiersten White's newest has got one of the creepiest covers I've seen in a long time.
This Frankenstein retelling has a cover that looks, chillingly, like sewn skin (even if it is pink velvet). It instantly brings to mind the classic story of Frankenstein while the title tells you that it's something all together different.
I am excited to see what this version of Frankenstein does to twist and reimagine the story. I am so excited to get my hands on this one, and that amazing cover is just one of the reasons.
Cover of The Lady's Guide To Petticoats And Piracy (goodreads)
I loved The Gentleman's Guide To Vice and Virtue. I especially loved Monty's sister, Felicity, and was thrilled that she was getting her own novel!
The cover of that novel has recently been revealed, and it is amazing!
I love that it is both similar to Monty's cover and yet uniquely Felicity's at the same time. I cannot wait to see what adventures await Felicity and the new characters we are to meet! TV/MOVIE Jessica Jones Season Two Trailer
My love for Jessica Jones is well documented and I am very (im)patiently counting down the days until I can binge watch season two.
This newest trailer is doing nothing to make the wait any easier. It's even better than the first trailer that was released. It pretty much filled with everything I love about Jessica Jones - Jessica's snarky one liners, Trish being the kind of best friend we all want, and Jessica calling men out on their shit.
I love that this show calls out rape culture the way that it does. It was vital to season one because of the plot, but it is nice to see that it is still part of the show for its second season. March 8th isn't that far away right? *cries*
OTHER Grease Funko Pops
I am a huge fan of classic movies, and Grease is one of my favourites. It is a movie I remember vividly from my childhood and is one I still watch when I am feeling nostalgic.
I was excited when Funko announced during their huge batch of Toy Fair announcements that they would be making some Grease Funko Pops!
We get two different versions of Sandy and Danny and I am pretty sure I am going to need both of them. I also really want to see the back of the yellow dress Sandy as I am sure her hair is amazing.
More Stranger Things Funkos
Along with the above mentioned Grease announcement, Funko also announced some new Stranger Things Funko Pops that have me already clearing some room on my shelves.
I am, for sure, going to need both of the Steve Funkos, and that Eleven is pretty awesome. I may also have to add Billy to my collection, and who could resist Bob dressed a vampire (it certainly doesn't suck)? The details on these Funko Pops keep getting better and these are some of the best I have seen yet.
The awesome Kelly at KellyVision started posting a weekly post highlighting whatever she happened to be obsessed with that week. I LOVE this idea, so much in fact that I will be doing it myself every Saturday.
This is, obviously, a day late. I decide that since I don't have any new books to showcase that I would post this on Sunday instead!
I have wanted a YA novel inspired by Roman Holiday for a long time now and was thrilled to see this deal announcement.
Pitched as a modern-day Roman Holiday set in Hong Kong, the book follows one fateful day between a K-Pop star who'd like to be anyone else and the charming con-boy she meets, who's looking for a big break to impress his paparazzo father. When sparks ignite, the two must decide if they can risk it all for each other. Publication is set for spring 2019
This is immediately on my must read list for 2019. It sounds adorable, and exactly what I was hoping for from a YA Roman Holiday!
TV/MOVIE
Love Simon Trailer
I have no idea how I have not included this in a Weekly Obsessions post before now, but it some how kept getting left off. This trailer is perfection. It is adorable and sweet and exactly what I wanted from this movie.
Nick Robinson is a wonderful choice for Simon and I cannot wait to see this love story unfold on the big screen when this releases.
Jessica Jones Season Two Trailer
I loved season one of Jessica Jones.and have been eagerly awaiting season two. I love this trailer so much! I cannot wait to see what this season has in store and fully plan on binge watching in March!
The awesome Kelly at KellyVision started posting a weekly post highlighting whatever she happened to be obsessed with that week. I LOVE this idea, so much in fact that I will be doing it myself every Saturday.
This week has been filled with exciting reveals and happenings! There is so much to be excited about and obsessed with. BOOK Cover of Becoming Bonnie by Jenni L Walsh (goodreads)
I have been super excited about this book since I first heard about it and was thrilled when the cover was released. I think it captures what this book is about perfectly.
I love the 1920's/1930s feel of this cover. Her dress especially. I also love that Bonnie was put on the cover by herself. They didn't feel the need to squeeze in Clyde. This is Bonnie's story and I love that they allowed her centre focus. TV/MOVIE Merry Christmas Will Byers (a Stranger Things/Charlie Brown mashup)
I am a huge Stranger Things fan. HUGE. The second I saw this I knew I was going to love it. It's cute, and rather perfect and combines one of my favourite Christmas classics with the new cult hit.
Obviously it has SPOILERS for the first season of Stranger Things so only watch if you've finished the first season (and if you haven't go do that).
Super cute, right? I love the little details they put in and it has only made me want season two all the more. Good job to whoever created this! It's amazing.
Beauty and the Beast Entertainment Weekly cover
OTHER Stranger Things Funko Pops
Stranger Things is getting the Funko Pop treatment and needless to say I was pretty excited to find out these were going to be a thing I could purchase. I CANNOT WAIT! How amazing are these? They are so perfect! You can bet these will be joining my ever growing collection (I did mention I was obsessed with this series).
I have already pre-ordered most of these and will be on the look out for that Upside Down Will ThinkGeek exclusive, and the blonde wig wearing Eleven variant (she's apparently going to be hard to get). They'll be in stores in January of 2017 but are up for pre-order at most locations.
Jessica Jones Funko Pop
Jessica Jones is not only one of my favourite Netflix series, but she's also one of my female characters. I love that she's flawed, and owns it. I was thrilled with Funko announced that she'll be getting the Pop treatment and her Pop is pretty much perfect.
I am totally going to have to pre-order here. She'll be available sometime in early 2017!
