Four years ago today
Was probably my favorite all-fandom moment so far: the Wellington premiere of The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey.
Aaah.
Richard Armitage, red carpet look, world premiere of The Hobbit: An Unexpected journey, Wellington, November 27, 2014. Ermengildo Zegna made the suit — still one of his best looks ever.
Loved that suit! Loved the movie more….
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It was really a perfect suit, a great film (I didn’t see it that day, of course), and a wonderful atmosphere!
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Yes, a lot of excitement! And we still had to wait a month to see it.
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There was so much going on that I don’t remember thinking that I was twiddling my thumbs — but I remember how nervous I was for him, like he was my own kid. But he was great! Shouldn’t have worried. 🙂
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He was amazing! I had to wait forever because all I was doing was waiting for you to tell me what was happening. lol
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It’s kind of amazing how much a lot of this stuff has democratized in four years. The kind of live capping I did back then isn’t really necessary anymore except possibly for the very most technically inhibited or remote of fans.
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Back in the heyday….lol
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He looks marvelous on that picture plus there is a sweet quality about him a hint of “awe”.
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he did really have a quality of “what the heck is going on here?” in a lot of pictures from that evening.
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Yes, it was an unforgettable occasion. It was incredible to participate with world wide fans as we watched our favorite actor step into the world spotlight. It was like watching a loved relative finally “make it” in their career.
We knew it would never be the same…
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So true
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Yeah. Nunc dimittis — his letter suggested he felt that way too.
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You’re right, it’s one of his best looks ever!! I remember it vividly how very excited and optimistic we were. The making of the (first) film seemed almost endless at that time. I was especially all at sea as I surprisingly had managed to grab a ticket for the Royal Premiere in London and about to see The Man in person for the first time. Black tie! I was fretting for weeks about what to wear. 😉 And then it turned out just differently then what I had expected….. Oh my…4 years! And yes, I still love that man!
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Like you, we all did a lot of learning back then about how all these things work — fandom is so educational 🙂
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Time sure fly’s by, hard to believe it’s been four years all ready.
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I’m not sure I’ve even watched all the extended eition extras yet 🙂
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Oh, I haven’t watched them all !! Hope there will be spare time in the (near) future, so that I can watch all the extended versions and all the extras…….and maybe finish Spooks 9 ?????????? 😉
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Many people would think you’d be happier not having finished Spooks 9. 🙂
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I know, I know!! It’s only that sometimes I want to be just brave….(and not too sentimental!!) 😉 Well, guess I fear losing Lucas simply too much!
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Yes! Perfection!
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it’s probably my single favorite Ilaria Urbinati choice.
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Four years already???? Unbelievable!!!! It feels like yesterday that I followed two livestreams and was so excited to finally spot him on the Red Carpet
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I remember that — so confusing. LOL. I was thrilled, too, my heart leaped for joy! We hadn’t seen much of him in 2012.
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That’s right and he looked so dapper and I felt so proud 🙂
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I remember I saw pics the day after. And I agree, one of his best looks; that suit was great. And I really hate how time flies so fast 😦
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Seriously.
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I suspect time is flying extra fast for us (fans or well-wishers), because we constantly and impatiently are waiting for something new from our man! Therefore we quite often hope that time should move even faster…..to next month, to next year and so on!!! 😀
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Sometimes I do not, that would mean we are also rapidly getting older 😀
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Exactly my thoughts!!
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Aw, yeah, that was awesome! I remember watching livestreams on my laptop and he looked so handsome!
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It was breathtaking.
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