Next challenge: Castle script for WB

I am currently writing and editing a script for WB's Writer's Workshop. This should be done and turned in tomorrow. To all other writers and dreamers who enter the program, and even take up the Big Six Challenge, good luck and never give up!

http://beta.writersworkshop.warnerbros.com/apply-now/

OUAT Challenge Day 4: Favorite Set/ Landscape

Indoors: The Dark Castle

This place holds so many stories and secrets. I love the tapestries on the walls, and the way the light is reflected in very specific spots. All of the items have a purpose, and a secret.

Outdoors: The Village in "Dreamy"

It's a beautiful view, and all the lights are scattered, creating a very peaceful atmosphere.

Favorite Set: Henry's Castle

I was so sad when Regina tore it down. I would have loved to play on it as a kid.

Another landscape that can't be beat is the opening sequence of  the show

I love the Fairy Tale World more than Story Brooke because it is colorful and detailed. It really creates the mood of a fairy tale

My theory on KBS Big

Because every Kdrama viewer has one.
First of all, my idea started after I read this theory online. This theory actually mentions 49 days as well, which involved a similar situation of a soul borrowing a body that is related by blood.
This is the first time I have ever heard of a savior sibling, but I think it is a plausible theory.
The Hong Sisters are known for making every detail relevant in their dramas. In My Girl, the mystery involved a cousin that was an underlying threat between the family dynamic and the relationship between Yoo Rin and Gong Chan. In You're Beautiful the mystery was Go Mi Nam and Go Min Nye's mother and Tae Hyung's mother's connection to their father. My Girl Friend is A Gumiho had an even more important mystery of how to prevent Dae-woong's death from happening in order for Mi ho to become a human.
A lot of people seem to think that Yoon Jae will die. This is possible, but considering the emotional pattern of the drama, I don't think that will happen.
Another thing about Hong Sister's dramas, the clues are always right there in front of your face. There's a reason they keep showing the book and the drawing over and over again, it plays an important role in the plot. If Yoon Jae did save Kang Kyung Joon's life in the past, there's a reason why Kang Kyung Joon is in his body now. It is a debt repaid for a life being saved.
Now, there are two theories going on about Kang Kyung Joon's body being in a coma. Either, Yoon Jae is dead, or Yoon Jae's soul is dormant in Kang Kyung Joon's body. But there's also the fact that in 49 days, two souls could exist in one body, if one soul was dormant.
I think this is the case for Yoon Jae, but not completely. Because Kang Kyung Joon and Yoon Jae are connected, it is possible that Yoon Jae is aware of what is happening with his body, but he is asleep in Kang Kyung Joon's body.
I know that a lot of people are upset that Yoon Jae will come back, but if you look at this from a writer's perspective, he has to. We have to learn the connection between Yoon Jae and Kang Kyung Joon. Whether they are siblings or donor matches, it is important to reveal the true reason behind their connection. Now it is true that Yoon Jae has not been painted as a pretty character. And even when Yoon Jae was Yoon Jae, we never saw him speak, act or react enough to discover what type of person he is. I guarantee that this was on purpose. In order to make Kang Kyung Joon appear more lively and fun, Yoon Jae has to be quiet and passive. This could be because of his role in the connection between him and Kang Kyung Joon.
All the crushes and relationships are no accident either. The foreshadowing of Gil Da Ran and Kang Kyung Joon came early in the first episode when Gil Da Ran noticed Kang Kyung Joon, but it is revealed in episode 2 that she didn't notice Yoon Jae at all. The relationship between Yoon Jae and Gil Da Ran is also a mystery because we only get bits and pieces through flash backs and Gil Da Ran's explanations that are bias in her favor. From what we have seen, I'm not convinced that Yoon Jae liked Gil Da Ran, or loved her. He cared for her, but he seemed to ask her out of guilt or duty more than anything. This is especially true if he cheated on her like the Hong Sisters are leading us to believe.
My theory is similar to Panda's, but I'm not convinced that Yoon Jae actually wanted to marry Gil Da Ran. The only characters that have expressed serious interest in her are Kang Kyung Joon and Teacher Na. Even in Gil Da Ran's colorful flash backs, Yoon Jae seems to be obligated to her but not interested.
Kang Kyung Joon will probably be Gil Da Ran's love interest in the end, but whether he is in Yoon Jae's body or his own remains a mystery. I doubt that Yoon Jae will die, but there is no doubt he will return and explain all the mysteries surrounding his proposal to Gil Da Ran, connection to Kang Kyung Joon, and decision regarding Se Young.

The Worth of A Story

The real worth of a story lies in the hero's ability to believe in themselves.

         Every hero arc involves the same obstacle, self doubt. It could be a fear, characteristic flaw or a grudge. Each time a hero goes through this period of darkness, they become more real. Everyone goes through a period of doubt in who they are and what they can do. It may pop up in many forms of life, work, social life or even academic life. Regardless of the form it takes, self doubt is an obstacle and necessary process of growth in humanity. It is that moment in the story when all seems lost. Spider Man loses his powers when he doubts himself. Penelope allows people to control in her life in the form of the curse she has grown to live with. A character makes a big mistake, becomes a different person, or becomes indecisive. If a hero did not go through this process, they would never progress or learn to become the hero of the story.
     There's a great quote from Henry in ABC's Once Upon A Time. Henry and Emma are discussing the curse, and Emma's past. Emma tells him that she's no hero and Henry replies, "I know the hero never believes at first, if they did it wouldn’t be a very good story." His remark proves that good stories come from the obstacle of self doubt being overcome by the hero.
     Heroes transform once they must face their purpose. It is the decision they make in that moment that shows the true strength of their character. It comes with two important elements, acceptance and belief. The hero accepts their role in the story, and they believe that they can change their fate. Alice believes that she can slay the Jabberwocky, Bolt discovers what being a hero truly is, and Lewis goes back to his time to complete his invention and change his situation.
This is what makes a character memorable. Once self doubt is overcome, they achieve power over themselves and the story moves into the final stage.

Korean Drama Review: The Moon that Embraces the Sun

      This drama is beautifully written with so many memorable characters. The best character of all is Heo Yeon Woo, wise beyond her years and born with a regal personality. Her journey to remember who she is, and what she can do is a powerful story involving fate, betrayal, rebirth and love. The symbolism in this drama involves the cycles of the moon and the sun. As King Hwon mourns the loss of his bride,  Yeon Woo becomes the shaman who must find a way to heal him. Hwon gives her the name Wol which means moon and is reminded of Hue Yeon whenever he is around her. With the mystery of  Yeon Woo's death and Wol's identity clouding his mind, King Hwon must discover his true enemies and become the great ruler he is destined to be.
    Based on a novel of the same name, The Moon that Embraces the Sun is an intricately woven tale with many secrets, surprises and wisdom. I recommend it to any Korean drama fan, fairy tale fan and anyone fascinated with Asian culture. 

Plot:
Thirteen year old Heo Yeon Woo is chosen to become the Crown Princess of Joseon until the Dowager Queen plots against her and secretly orders her death. With the help of a powerful shaman’s magic, Yeon Woo escapes with her life, but loses her memories. All believe her to be dead, including the Crown Prince Hwon, who loves her and whom she was to marry. Eight years later, Yeon Woo returns as a shaman named Wol. She has not been forgotten by those she left behind, and her fate is still intertwined with Hwon, who is now the king. She must contend with the current Queen of Joseon, the Queen’s Father, and the Queen Dowager in order to reclaim her rightful place as Queen of Joseon.

Soundtrack:

FairyTale Belle

Fairy Tale Belle inspired by Once Upon A Time. I used a template to make this one.


http://www.polyvore.com/cgi/set?id=49514931

The Comfort of a Mask

       
           In my mythology class last year, my teacher told us that Halloween is the most revealing holiday, even though it is displayed as the most disguised. The reason is, a person's costume reveals something about them. it could be a personality trait, a similar emotion or even an admiration for the character. Under masks, we can reveal anything we want. What we are really afraid of. How much we actually care. I find this very interesting.
         Actors can relate to a specific role they play. People pretend to be characters from TV shows, movies and books online all the time. So what makes these aliases revealing? Why did the person choose that specific character or symbol to represent themselves by? This goes beyond nicknames, although sometimes nicknames reveal an inside joke among friends or family. Names in general can be revealing about a person, depending on the situation or the attitude a person has about their name. Many authors choose their characters' names very carefully to foreshadow or to reveal a specific part of the character.
         So what motivates people to act, dress or pretend to be someone other than themselves? My mythology teacher would say, "they are revealing someone they want to be or someone they already are." I think this makes sense, in many situations. It doesn't have to be Halloween. This is true with secret admirers, role play, even in writing stories. After all, author's generally relate to their characters, even in a small way.  I believe that this applies to actors, even singers and artists. 
         There is something comforting about a disguise, alias or mask. It is a way to reveal the self without worrying about judgement. No one will be surprised if you are not yourself. But in a way, you are being more true to yourself when you don't worry about what people think. The characters, archetypes and names allow a person to be honest and act truthfully. This is very common in movies, where a character is either forced to or chooses to pretend they are someone else, and then he or she discovers their disguise may be who they really are.
        Whatever you wish to represent reveals a lot about you. Name brands, costumes, keep sakes and aliases are all comfortable ways to show who you are. In a way, a disguise is like a story. It is a lie that tells the truth.
        (I thought about this when I read Dengeki Daisy today, since Kurosaki sends Teru messages under the alias of Daisy. Even after Teru discovers his identity, he admits that none of his messages were a lie, because he could be himself without any pressure of judgement on his character.)
      ( As a side note, many super heroes also discover this when they must compare their two identities.)

Beauty and the Beast countdown day 2: Upcoming cameo

Countdown Day 2 is an announcement on the upcoming Beauty and the Beast themed episode of Once Upon A Time. This episode airs on Valentine's Day which is perfect for the theme :) Any thoughts about the upcoming episode? For more info:

http://www.eonline.com/news/watch_with_kristin/casting_scoop_once_upon_time_finds_its/278631

  http://perezhilton.com/2011-11-29-once-upon-a-time-emilie-de-ravin-belle-beauty-and-the-best-photo

And the official site: http://beta.abc.go.com/shows/once-upon-a-time/index

Once Upon A Time

Once Upon A Time is a new show that aired last Sunday night on ABC. I recommend this show to anyone who loves fairy tales. The characters are really interesting, as the protagonist Emma Swan claims to be an orphan, and a boy named Henry claims to be her son. The setting of the story is a place called StoryBrooke where all the fairy tale characters live, but don't remember who they are. With an underlying theme of hope, ABCs Once Upon A Time brings the magic of fairy tales to reality and devises a new way to live happily ever after. The first episode is also available on Itunes. I look forward to watching more of this show :)

Here's the trailer:

A familiar discovery

While browsing through TradesMart, I happened to discover a familiar looking dog staring at me from a DVD cover. WishBone was one of my favorite programs on TV when I got home from school. I read the books, and I even had a cute little stuffed animal of WishBone! I loved reading from the beginning, and having a cute little dog talk about stories just added to the fun. Anyway, here's a little something to revive childhood memories :)



WishBone will always be one of the best kids' shows on television and Soccer the dog will be forever remembered as a curious and clever pup!