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The Magic Of Neverland

21/9/2013

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A Fan Theory by Samantha Lee - @SamsJag

In the Season 3 promo Mr. Gold says, "Neverland is a place where imagination runs wild." I believe this is a clue to the nature of magic in Neverland. I think that magic in Neverland is powered by imagination and imagination is strengthened by belief. Perhaps this is why Neverland is controlled by children; they still own their ability to believe in what their heart tells them instead of what their mind says is logical. This is why Henry is so important to Peter Pan.

Since the very beginning of Once Upon a Time, Henry's greatest strength has been his belief. He believed in the Curse. He believed that Emma was the Savior. He believed that David was Prince Charming. He believed that Emma and Mary Margaret could be rescued from the Enchanted Forest. Not only does Henry hold on to his belief, but he makes those around him believe too. He helped Emma accept her role as Savior. He convinced Regina to open the portal in the well and let Emma and Mary Margaret come through. 

Season 3, episode 1 is titled 'The Heart of the Truest Believer.' This is an obvious reference to Henry. If imagination and belief are magic in Neverland then a true believer like Henry will have great power there. In the traditional 'Peter Pan' story Tinkerbell is saved because children believe in fairies. (Everyone clap your hands!) Maybe Henry's belief is needed to save her in Neverland. Or, maybe, quite literally it is his heart that is needed!

Whatever the case, I'm excited to see what happens next. #SaveHenry

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In Review - Shadow of the Queen

21/9/2013

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Review by Gareth Hughes

Please Note: Plot spoilers are present in this review

The long awaited Once Upon a Time graphic novel from Marvel is out now and gives us a closer look into The Huntsman’s past along with his twisted relationship with Regina, The Evil Queen.

Shadow of the Queen is a hardcover graphic novel consisting of four chapters and behind the scenes bonus material. Each chapter is illustrated by a different artist: Michael del Mundo, Vasilis Lolos, Mike Henderson and Mike Kaluta.

The story starts immediately following the events depicted in Episode 7 of Season One, “The Heart Is A Lonely Hunter.” The Huntsman has failed to murder Snow White and, as punishment, Regina took his heart. He is now under her direct control and Regina uses him to do her bidding, whether it's collecting tributes or servicing the highly charged vixen in her private bed chamber.

Still bent on revenge, Regina devises a new plan to rid herself of Snow White by using the Huntsman's former werewolf pack to track her down. When the pack comes across Snow, they recognize Red and it is revealed that the pack is also connected to Anita, Red's mother, who Red killed in order to save her friend. A power struggle ensues, leaving Red and Snow caught between enemies on all sides.

These plot points fit nicely into the canon of the series overall and help tie up some loose ends with regard to what happened to Anita's pack and the events immediately following the aftermath of her death in the Season 2 episode,“Child of the Moon.

The novel, while not providing anything deep, is regarded as an official “canon” story within the series and does help to fill in the blanks, showcasing the relationship between Regina and The Huntsman. My one criticism is that the novel presents a very one dimensional portrayal of the Evil Queen. She is very much a stock villain caricature in this novel, with none of the subtleties and nuances that Lana Parrilla brings to the role so well. There is also the spark of a potential romance between The Huntsman and Red that seems to come out of nowhere towards the end of the novel, leaving you wondering how that scenario would have played out in the series had the Huntsman lived.

Overall the story is entertaining, but with only 4 short chapters, the read is over far too soon. For hardcore Once Upon A Time fans however, the graphic novel is a good investment and a nice addition to any collection.
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In Review: Season Two Soundtrack

9/9/2013

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By Teresa Martin

There is rarely anything more pleasantly surprising than a “sequel” soundtrack that outdoes the first. The Season Two soundtrack for Once Upon a Time achieves this and more. Not only are there superb new renderings of old favorites and new tunes, but also tracks from Season One that didn’t make the cut. Hence this release is a double treat as both a sequel and an extended addition. 

The first track is “Sleeping Beauty,” which mirrors the first moments of the pilot. It begins with music that signifies the sweeping scenery, urgency, and the coming of an epic scene: Prince Phillip awakening Aurora with a kiss. The theme utilizes what is now Isham’s Once signature use of stepwise melodies climbing higher and higher, while occasionally gently descending.

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