General
April 2nd 2012 sees the release of ‘Mirror Mirror’ a spectacular reimagining of the classic fairy tale starring Oscar® winner Julia Roberts as the Queen, Lily Collins (The Blind Side) as Snow White, Armie Hammer (The Social Network) as Prince Alcott, Sean Bean (“The Game of Thrones”, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King) as the King and Nathan Lane (The Lion King, The Birdcage) as the Queen’s hapless and bungling servant, Brighton.
An evil queen steals control of a kingdom and an exiled princess enlists the help of seven resourceful rebels to win back her birthright in a spirited adventure comedy filled with jealousy, romance and betrayal that will capture the imagination of audiences the world over.
Visionary director Tarsem Singh (Immortals) rewrites fairy tale history as a wicked enchantress (Roberts) schemes and scrambles for control of a spirited orphan’s (Collins) throne and the attention of a charming prince (Hammer). When Snow White’s beauty wins the heart of the prince that she desperately pursues, the Queen banishes her to the forest, where a ravening man-eating beast hungrily awaits.
Rescued by a band of diminutive highway robbers, Snow White grows into an indomitable young woman determined to take back her realm from the treacherous Queen. With the support of her subjects, she roars into action in an epic battle that blends spectacle, magic and contemporary humor in Singh’s signature, jaw-dropping visual style.
See the official Mirror Mirror website here: www.mirrormirrormovie.co.uk
Magic Beans and Rainbow Dreams is a beautiful Faery Meditation/Visualisation for Imbolc by Flavia-Kate Peters.
It was published in the 2010 spring edition of FAE magazine, and we are sharing it again here at the blessed time of Imbolc 2012.
This is taken from the spring 2010 edition of FAE Magazine
Visit Flavia-Kate Peter’s website here www.angel-lights.co.uk
Brigid illustration by Patricia Ariel www.patricia-ariel.com
Australian artist Selina Fenech is launching her brand new art book on 4th February 2012. Fans of Selina’s faery art will be thrilled to get their hands on a copy of this exciting new book.
visit http://selinafenech.com/2012/fairy-visions-art-book
Selina says, “The first of my art collection books, ‘Fairy Visions’, will be launched for sale on the 4th February 2012! Over the coming year I will be releasing 4 art collections. The first is obviously fairy themed, and it will be followed by the gothic collection, mythology collection, and finally the mermaid collection.”
Each book is 60 pages, 8.5×11 inches in size and beautifully printed. You can get the book, signed by Selina herself, from her Fairies and Fantasy store. It will also be available through Amazon and most other online book retailers.
BRIAN & WENDY FROUD will be special guests at the Spring Avalon Faery Ball and Fayre in Glastonbury on 10th and 11th March 2012 ♥ http://www.faeryevents.com/faery-events/spring-avalon-faery-fayre
Brian and Wendy Froud will be sharing their knowledge and skills in talks and workshops throughout the course of the weekend, and will also be special guests at the Avalon Faery Ball. for more details join the free newsletter on the Faery Events website.
About WENDY FROUD:
Wendy Froud was born in Detroit, Michigan in 1954. She graduated with a BFA in Fine Art (concentrating on fabric design and ceramics) from The Center For Creative Studies College of Art and Design in Detroit.
Wendy moved to New York where after receiving one of her puppets as Christmas gift from the Muppet’s art director, Jim Henson asked her to come and work on their newest project, “The Dark Crystal” where she met her husband to be, Brian Froud. Wendy worked not only on The Dark Crystal but on the Muppet Show, Muppet Movie, The Empire Strikes Back (as fabricator of Yoda) and Labyrinth as well.
Since moving permanently to Dartmoor, England, Wendy has concentrated on making models and mythic figures. She has illustrating three books – “A Midsummer Night’s Faerytale”, “The Winter Child”, and “The Faeries of Spring Cottage” – with author Terri Windling.
Wendy has recently published (published by Imaginosis) a book of her own writings illustrated with her dolls and figures -The Art of Wendy Froud. She also writes for magazines and has had her fiction writing included in two anthologies – “Sirens and Other Demon Lovers” and “Trolls Eye View”.
Wendy teaches sculpting, doll and model making and mask making workshops incorporating mythic and faery imagery and meditation. Her latest project is The Heart of Faerie Oracle – a deck of oracle cards with book, illustrated by Brian Froud and written by Wendy Froud. This was published in March of this year (2010).
Wendy has exhibited in Museums and galleries in the U.S., U.K., Europe and Japan and her work is in private collections throughout the world. She is an Academician of the British SouthWest Academy of Fine and Applied Arts.
About BRIAN FROUD:
Brian Froud was born in Winchester, England in 1947. He grew up in Kent and graduated with a first class honors degree from Maidstone College of Art.
He began his career by illustrating book covers and quickly went on to illustrating many books including “The Land Of Froud’, The award winning “Faeries” with Alan Lee and more recently “Lady Cottington’s Pressed Faery Book” and “Good Faeries, Bad Faeries”.
Brian also designed the award winning and cult films “The Dark Crystal” and “Labyrinth” for Jim Henson.
Brian’s most recent books are “The Faery Oracle” with Jessica Macbeth and “Lady Cottington’s Faery Album”, the republished classic “The World of The Dark Crystal” “The Runes Of Elfland” , “Goblins! “ , “Brian Froud’s Secret sketchbook” , “Lady Cottington’s Pressed Faery Letters” , “Brian Froud’s World of Faerie” – “ The Heart of Faerie Oracle” with Wendy Froud.
Brian’s most recent book is “How To See Faeries” created with author John Matthews.Brian has exhibited in Museums and galleries throughout the U.S, U.K. , Europe and Japan and his work is represented in private collections throughout the world. He is an Academician of The British SouthWest Academy of Fine and Applied Arts.
Brian has worked with many distinguished authors including:
Terry Jones, Ari Berk, John Matthews, Terri Windling, Charles Delint and Jessica Macbeth.
The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey Trailer Online Tuesday at 7pm PST
We are very excited here at FAE HQ to hear the news from Warner Bros that they are to release the trailer for The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey tomorrow! (Tuesday 20th December 2012).
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The Woodland Wisdom Oracle Card Deck with art by Peter Pacownik and channeled by Frances Munro.
The Fairy Oracle ‘Woodland Wisdom’ contains 29 Original Artworks channeled by Frances Munro. The fairies are portrayed as our spirit guides through Peter’s artistic interpretations of Frances’ knowledge.
You can purchase this exciting new oracle deck for £15.95 directly from Peter’s website at www.peterpracownik.com
Avalon Faery Ball
Saturday March 10th 2012
Announcing the line-up for the Spring Avalon Faery Ball on Sat 10th March 2012:
3 Daft Monkeys
Steampunk Faery Ziazan La Diva
Faery Belly Dance with Cara B and more!
Plus the Avalon Faery Fayre on 10th and 11th March. a free event at Glastonbury Town Hall, somerset, UK.
More details coming soon at: www.faeryevents.com. the Avalon Faery Ball, Avalon Faery Fayre and the UK’s 3 Wishes Faery Festival are all hosted by by ‘Karen Kay’s Faery Events‘.
Art from ‘How To See Faeries’ © Brian Froud worldoffroud.com
WOODLAND FAERIES
2012 calendar by Linda Ravenscroft
Linda’s highly collectable Woodland Faeries Calendar 2012 – this is the 7th Woodland Faeries Calendar produced for Linda by Llewellyn Publishing in the USA All calendars purchased from Linda Ravenscroft’s WEBSITE will be signed!!
Visit the official Linda Ravenscroft website HERE
2012 Fairies Calendar by Howard David Johnson
The Fairy Art of Howard David Johnson 2012 Edition; Deluxe 12 month calendar in full color with annotated sacred holidays and festivals.[Extra Large Size 19×13.5 inches] Click HERE to purchase
Visit the official website of Howard David Johnson
Christmas is a very busy time of year for the Christmas Fairies and Elves. They work in glittery offices helping Santa plan and prepare for his magical journey. They file all Santa’s letters, measure chimney pots, design new toys, make cards and labels, train the reindeer, plan a route for Santa’s magical journey amongst many other secret Christmas chores.
Every year, Santa has a team of Christmas folk who run secret Christmas fairy workshops. The workshops are usually run just before Christmas so that Children throughout the land can learn about the world of the Christmas Fairies/Elves and celebrate with our magical fairy folk.
‘Make A Wish Entertainment’ will be holding Christmas Workshops on the following dates in 2011:
Wakefield – Saturday 3rd December
Leeds – Sunday 11th December
Harrogate – Sunday 4th December
Shrewsbury – Saturday 17th December
To book a place contact info@fantasykidsclubs.co.uk or call 01924 281365.
