Releases to Look Forward to in 2016 (Ultimate List)

Hello world, this is Anna, and happy 2016 to you all. In honor of the new year, I am bringing to you a list of releases to come in 2016.
This list will be updated as we discover more to look forward to, thus, I am calling this the Ultimate List. It isn't limited to movies or T.V. shows, we're also adding music and books. Wohoo. Anyways, to the list.

*̶C̶a̶p̶t̶a̶i̶n̶ ̶A̶m̶e̶r̶i̶c̶a̶:̶ ̶C̶i̶v̶i̶l̶ ̶W̶a̶r̶.̶ ̶T̶o̶ ̶b̶e̶ ̶r̶e̶l̶e̶a̶s̶e̶d̶ ̶o̶n̶ ̶M̶a̶y̶ ̶6̶.̶


It's official. We're going to die of feels.

*̶F̶u̶l̶l̶e̶r̶ ̶H̶o̶u̶s̶e̶.̶ ̶T̶o̶ ̶b̶e̶ ̶r̶e̶l̶e̶a̶s̶e̶d̶ ̶F̶e̶b̶r̶u̶a̶r̶y̶ ̶2̶6̶.̶


Our favorite little family is getting back together (except for Michelle).

*Magnus Chase and the gods of Asgard: The Hammer of Thor - October 4.

*̶T̶h̶e̶ ̶T̶r̶i̶a̶l̶s̶ ̶o̶f̶ ̶A̶p̶o̶l̶l̶o̶:̶ ̶T̶h̶e̶ ̶H̶i̶d̶d̶e̶n̶ ̶O̶r̶a̶c̶l̶e̶ ̶-̶ ̶M̶a̶y̶ ̶3̶.̶

 TWO Riordan books in one year?!? Prepare for pain.

*Rogue One: A Star Wars Story - December 16.

Well, it's not the sequel to The Force Awakens. but it will tide us over until then.

*Disney's Moana - November 23

Moana is set to be the next princess. Voiced by a native Hawaiian, Moana sets off to find a fabled island.

I know this list is incomplete, but I'm on the lookout for releases to update it with. Find something that's not on here? Drop a comment and let me know. 

Thanks for reading!

{Dance Out The Feels does not claim ownership to these images, franchises, videos or any related material.}

Review: Star Wars: The Force Awakens

Hey Everyone! This is Erin, here as promised with a review of the latest installment in the Star Wars franchise. It goes without saying that spoilers are ahead, but since it's been out for like three or four weeks, I'll take my chances with invoking the wrath of certain fanatics who hate spoilers.

(On that note, I would like to confess here and now that I am a spoiler junkie. Don't get me wrong, I hate knowing ahead of time what's going to happen. But at the same time...idk. I'm addicted.)

Yes, yes, review. Where to begin...?

Ah, yes.

I LOVED the casting choices, Daisy Ridley as Rey and Adam Driver as Kylo Ren especially. I felt like they really fit into/fulfilled their roles perfectly. That said, I'm going to talk about the characters in general.

I was pleasantly surprised by all of the new characters. Rey was definitely my favorite, but everyone else was wonderful as well. One of the things I've always loved about the Star Wars movies is that all of the characters have very obvious flaws. I was worried that the new movie might not step up to my standard of realism as to character, but they ended up doing a great job.

I loved especially how capable-yet-somehow-at-the-same-time-frail they made Rey. I think it's beautiful how she always kept up hope even though she never really knew what she was hoping for.

And I LOVED Finn. He was so funny and full of life and despairingly final. His huffing-and-puffing demeanor and endless confusion actually made me pretty sad for some reason, but it was a good kind of sad.

Don't even get me started on Han and Chewie/y. (Is it Chewie or Chewy? Somebody please help me with this.) Harrison Ford, as always, brought humor and ruggedness to the screen, and Chewbacca was just as awesome as usual. I love Chewbacca.

I was, frankly, a little disappointed with Leia. Her character seemed a little forced to me, less assertive and true-hearted. I really want to watch the movie again in order to examine her more closely and get a more formative opinion.

I was very much un-disappointed with Kylo Ren.

He was as vacillant, hurt, angry, depressed, and yearning as every good villain should be. I felt genuinely disgusted by and compassionate for him in the same moment, and I think that he was very well-written and acted out.

All in all, I'd say that the movie was all it should have been: funny, heartfelt, and dramatic, with almost all the right amounts of everything. I loved it and can't wait to watch it again.

What were your thoughts on The Force Awakens? And while I'm asking you questions, I might as well begin a debate and ask a few more, such as:

Who do you think Rey is? (i.e., Luke's daughter, Han and Leia's daughter, Obi-Wan's granddaughter, Chewbacca's aunt's cousin's goddaughter, some random child not connected with anyone else we know?)

Why do you think Rey is so powerful? And/or, do you think she's the Chosen One?

Why do you think Ben/Kylo Ren is so mad at his father and/or why so worshipful of Darth Vader?

What are your thoughts on the "broadsaber"? (Kylo Ren's broadsword lightsaber)

How do you think the Falcon originally got stolen from Han?

And lastly,

What on earth do you think Luke's been doing all alone on that planet for twenty years?

Get on our forums and answer, or tell us over social media. Tag me or Anna, with hashtag #ForceAwakensDebateFDAET and tell us your theories!

Catch ya later (and may the Force be with you),

Erin
 

We Wish You A Merry Christmas

*Boba and the Bounty Hunters singing* 

WE WISH YOU A MERRY CHRISTMAS

WE WISH YOU A MERRY CHRISTMAS

WE WISH YOU A MERRY CHRISTMAS

AND A HAPPY NEW YEAR

{Hey everybody, sorry for not posting at all this month. Anna and I have both been beyond busy, and since this is a side hobby of ours, it got put on the back burner. That said, we hope everyone was as ABSOLUTELY THRILLED by The Force Awakens as we were! Once the holiday stress dies down one of us will post a review on it. Anyway, Merry, Merry Christmas and may the Force be with you.}

Erin

{Dance Out The Feels does not own the Star Wars franchise or this fanart.} 

Fanfics of November

Hello fanpeople, and happy November! I hope your lives are going well.
Today, I, Anna am writing to bring you a collection of fanfiction, namely, oneshots and poems. I hope that you enjoy this short compilation.

1. To start our list on a humorous note, I bring a oneshot by DancingInTheRain34, called Blue Cheese. It features Bilbo, some dwarves, and food.

2. Constellations by Nietzsche's Itch
[This is a collection of oneshots, but I linked the first one.]
A lovely oneshot from Jobal Naberrie's POV. (That's Padme Amidala's mother for those of you who are unaware.) This character is often forgotten, and it's refreshing to have some deviation from the normal set of characters.

3. Loved Forever by whiteroses12
A short, but sentimental Phantom of the Opera oneshot.

4. Tris by Erin Hanson.
I haven't read Divergent, but I love this poem. This poet has a way of making words stand out.

5. Avatar: A New Beginning by Albus Paulson.
This Avatar oneshot reminds us of little Aang, reflecting on his youth and innocence.

6. Hunger Games Poems by Sesp24
A short collection of free verse poetry, based on the Hunger Games.
WARNING: May contain spoilers, so if you haven't read the books, don't read these poems.

7. A Poem By Merlin by Phoenix Fairie
Another free verse poem, dramatic and wonderfully descriptive.


I hope you enjoyed this set! Let me know in the comments below.

[Dance Out The Feels is not endorsing or recommending any content outside this list. Peruse at your own risk.
Dance Out The Feels does not claim ownership to these writings or fandoms. ]

10 Fandom Funnies

Hello world!!! This is Anna writing, in case you're out of sync with our writing pattern. Today I am sharing ten funny pictures from our fandoms to brighten up your day. A little laughter is always good!!

1.

.......no way!!

2.

too true.

3.

Really Peeta? Really?

4.




















Wow, Javert, you're a genius.

5.

Tough luck, dude. also *woman. there was only one woman he met.

6.

............

7.

Obviously.

8.

Good times.

9.

#OutlawProbs

10.

Seriously, I dare you.

Well, that's all!! I hope you enjoyed these and that they brought a bit of humor into your day.

[Dance Out The Feels does not claim ownership to these memes, fandoms, or related material.]

October's Fanfics

Good evening all! Tonight I offer you ten fanfictions for October! Are you excited?

The top fic of this month is Death Came Knocking, by Ryne42. This Star Trek: TOS fic is a beautiful character study of Capt. Kirk; one that I found deeply moving. I have the opposite problem as him, so I found it interesting to see his perspective.

Next is He Regrets by AnnaLiseCompass. Yes, our Anna. This Star Wars oneshot is poignant and angsty in a way that few people can achieve. Anna, I am proud of you.

Third, i will no other to follow me where i'm going by midnightluck. This month I seem to have a thing with suicidal stories. This one made me ache inside. Can someone please turn off my Merlin feels?

Fourthly, Long Term Memory by ArtChica. Another painful Merlin one. I love stories that reflect on his growing old and losing so many people.

Fifth is Of Dances and Confusion by Benny The Crazed Cartoonist. This Chronicles of Narnia oneshot made me want to bring Tumnus back. Why'd he have to die?

Annnd next, A Chronicle of Lies by whitelilly0989. This is really long for a oneshot, but it's good. A study of Peeta's feelings and motives towards Katniss throughout The Hunger Games. 

Seventh is Analyzing the Enemy by BonesDon'tMelt. I actually laughed out loud on this one, because watching The Princess Bride I had these same thoughts. Die, Vizzini, and wonder why nobody's panicking.

Up for eighth is Inigo Montoya's Vengeance by Darth Kieduss the Wise. Angsty Inigo feels taking place before and during The Princess Bride. I wish I had no feelings.

Ninth'll be The Powers That Be by wolfpawn. This Avengers AU isn't finished yet, but it's being updated and it's pretty good for an AU. Loki is back, and under house arrest in Stark Tower...you'll see about the rest. Muwahahahhaha.

And last but not least *cue drum roll*, How Pippin Took Over The World by Pip the Dark Lord of All. This...this. It's crack, it's crazy, it is the most hilarious thing I have ever witnessed. Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit meet Star Wars, and Pippin is the Dark Lord of all Mushrooms. You will die of pure unadulterated joy.

Since that makes ten, I have to stop for now, but I hope you enjoyed my picks! Tune in again soon, and don't forget to do all sorts of crazy fandom stuff in public.

Novaer, Erin.

{Dance Out the Feels does not own these fanfictions or the fandoms they are associated with. Please keep in mind that the authors and their other works may or may not have been screened, and that reading any other of their works is your own risk.} 

October's Fanart

Hey everyone!! I apologize for the lull in posts lately. That was my (Anna) fault, but hopefully you can forgive me.
Today, I am bringing you some fresh fanart for October. I hope you enjoy!!

1. Kings of Narnia by Achen089 (from Narnia)

2. Star Wars Characters by Christian Waggoner (from Star Wars)

3. Percy and Annabeth by Andythelemon (from Percy Jackson and the Olympians)

4. Eowyn vs. Nazgul by Oliverojm (from the Lord of the Rings)

5. I Won't Say... by Enveniya (from Hercules)

6. Merlin by Clurbur02 (from BBC Merlin)

7. Clara Oswald by Margaw (from Doctor Who)

8. Avengers (Sketch) by Mick347 (from the Avengers)

9. The Hunger Games by Liasailor (from the Hunger Games)

10. Aang & Appa by Bryankonietzko (from Avatar: The Last Airbender)

Well, there they are!! I hope you liked them. I tried to add more sketches this time but I find myself drawn to paint and watercolor.....what about you? Which piece is your favorite? Let us know in the comments! Thanks everyone!

~Anna

[Dance Out The Feels does not claim ownership to these artwork pieces or fandoms. They also  have not screened and do not endorse these artists or accounts.]

10 Things Only Fanpeople Experience

Hey everyone!! Anna here. As I am sure, you know, fanpeople have a lot of...unique experiences, which deserve recognition. Today we will recognize them and illustrate them in gifs, just in case there's non fan people reading this.

1. When people say 'it's just a book.'

2. When you make a fandom reference, and no one gets it.

3. Not caring and making references anyway.

4. When you get together with your fandom friends and try to be dramatic.

5. When there's a MAJOR plot twist.

6. When you figure out you need friends.

7. .....and realizing you don't care.

8. When your OTP falls apart.

9. Finally meeting someone in your fandom.

10. When someone ships your OTP with other people.

Being a fangirl/fanguy is definitely an experience. But we love it all the same.

What do you think of this post? Like it? Hate it? Let us know in the comments!

[Dance Out The Feels doesn't claim ownership to these gifs or fandoms, or fandom related material.]

10 Subtle (And Not So Subtle) Items to Add to Your Fandom Home

Good day, loyal fangirls and fanboys! Today I bring you ten ways to decorate your home and/or bedroom without looking totally tacky. You know, so you don't turn into that person that's so obsessed that all you see anywhere at any time are print-outs of memes all over the walls. Let's show the world that we can be fans and show it proudly while still being taken seriously.

First up, some beautiful Doctor Who stepping stones that would be mistaken for abstract awesomeness by anyone not in the fandom:

Turn your garden in a wibbly-wobbly Gallifreyen epic. DIY instructions available here.

#2. This Iron Man themed throw pillow is cool and classic with clean lines. It's no longer available, but with some observation you could probably DIY it. 

#3. This coffee mug is slightly playful and easily recognizable for what it is: a perfect reference to an amazing book. Now longer available at the Etsy shop it came from, but again, this would be an easy DIY. 

#4. Another nod to the Hunger Games, give your kitchen some District 12 flair with this hand towel from Peeta's family bakery. 

Get it here.

#5. This excerpt from the Dauntless Manifesto reminds us what bravery really is, and looks great on any wall. 

Get it here.

#6. This one is so subtle even a few die-hard fans would miss it. A gold or silver apple from the garden in the Far North of Narnia will clearly show how much you want to see Aslan's country. 

Spray paint some fake apples (or real ones for a more temporary display) for this super-easy decoration. 

 #7. Think Mordor was hot? The fires forged in this ring will be even hotter.

Get it here.

#8. The most un-subtle item of all, it is also the most epic. What person in their right mind would not jump at the chance to get a Han-Solo-encased-in-carbonite fridge?  Unfortunately, I could not find out where to get this, but trust me, when I do, it's being posted.

#9. Get that Rivendell feel with these beautiful chairs designed by John Makepeace. They're probably really expensive, but oh, the inspiration. 

#10. Lastly but not leastly (is that a word?), show your support for Camelot with these Pendragon crest pillows. Merlin would be proud.

 Get them here.

What do you think? Are you suddenly wishing you had a house to decorate?

-Erin

[Dance Out The Feels does not claim ownership to these products or the fandoms they represent.]

Anna's Fanfics of the Month

Hello, all! I apologize for the lack of posting recently. As you probably know, things have been getting a lot busier these days.

Today, I, Anna, will be bringing you my top ten fanfics. 

I'm not a huge fanfic person, but I really enjoyed these stories and they are worth the mention. This list includes crossovers and poetry.

So, without further ado, I present to you my list, in no order. Hope you enjoy!

1. King Edmund The Matchmaker? - A Narnia fic, this one is a humorous, clean read. While the characters' personalities are not exact, it's still a great fic.

2. The Age of Dragons - A crossover of Merlin and How To Train Your Dragon. I haven't completed it yet, but so far I enjoy it, and it's actually a believable crossover.

3. The Dark Between the Stars - this Star Wars oneshot reflects on one of the characters in the upcoming film. It was very well done.

4. Clash of the Ancients - A Percy Jackson/Merlin crossover! Sounds epic, right? Well, so far we only have one chapter, but I'm hoping it will be continued soon. Great writing.

5. A Pair of Protectors - A Merlin/The Squire's Tale crossover. This oneshot is very believable and was well done.

6. The Beginnings of a Bad Joke - This was intended to be a full-length Merlin/The Squire's Tale crossover, but so far it isn't finished. I still found it to be very good, though.

7. Home - Written by our very own Erin, this oneshot is beautiful and fits perfectly with the Narnia series.

8. The Phantom's Opera - Collected drabbles from the Phantom of The Opera fandom.

9. Poems of the Barricade - A collection of beautiful Les Mis poetry.

10. Little Do You Know - A Les Mis poem. Usually I don't like non-ryhming poetry, but this was done very well.

Well, there you have it! A few of my favorite fan works. Comment below some of yours and tell us what you think. 

Thanks for reading, and be watching for Erin's fanart list soon!


[Dance Out The Feels does not claim ownership to fanfiction.net, the characters in the stories, or the stories themselves. We're just two girls having fun with our fandoms.]

Fifteen Quotes From Fandoms That Will Change Yo' Life

Quotes are awesome. I mean, seriously. Who doesn't have a quote board on Pinterest? Today we'll be presenting you with fifteen amazing quotes from our favorite fandoms. Be prepared to plaster these all over your walls.

"Don't be impertinent, Chin." -Steve McGarrett (Hawaii Five-O) Do you guys realize how important this is? Moral: Don't be impertinent, obviously.

"Is nobody going to address the fact that Cap just said language?" -Iron Man/Tony Stark (Avengers: Age of Ultron) Because we all relate. Moral: Watch your language.

"I hate Illinois Nazis." -Joliet Jake Blues (The Blues Brothers) Right on, Jake. Hate dem Nazis. Moral: Hate Illinois Nazis.

"They're so happy, they don't know how miserable they are." -Tevye (Fiddler on the Roof) Who doesn't have those moments? Moral: Be too happy to be notice your little miseries.

"Oh, Johnny, forgive me, I forgot you were there. You may go now." -Doc Holliday (Tombstone) Oh, the warm, polite, sarcastic comments of Doc. Moral: Be cordial when you tell someone to get the heck away from you.

"I don't know half as you half so well as I should like; and I like less than half of you half as well as you deserve." -Bilbo Baggins (LotR/the Hobbit) Best. Quote. Ever. Moral: Word it so that they think they're being complimented.

"EVERYBODY MOVE." -Fezzik (The Princess Bride) Because we all wish people would obey us like they obey Fezzik. Moral: You should probably move.

"Back in my day, we died all the time, and we liked it!" -Frank Zhang (Percy Jackson) Who wouldn't love to like dying? Moral: Enjoy everything. (Even death)

"While you're at it, why don't you give me a papercut and pour lemon juice on it? WE'RE CLOSED." -Miracle Max (The Princess Bride) Because the best way to tell someone you're closed is to make them feel bad and laugh at the same time. Moral: Papercuts and lemon juice are good weapons.

"With great power comes great need to take a nap. Wake me up later." -Nico di Angelo (Percy Jackson) I feel ya, Nico. I feel ya. Moral: Naps aren't as bad as they seemed when you were a kid.

"Don't be such a clodpole." -Merlin (Merlin) Points to Merlin for oftenest-said quote in the history of quotes. Moral: If the insult doesn't mean anything, that's still okay.

"Peter would probably throw a party if I stopped breathing."
"Well...I would only go if there was cake." -Tris and Tobias (Divergent) Oh, Four. We love you and your mini-obsession with cake. Moral: Cake.

"How long have you been training to be a prat?" -Merlin (Merlin) Good thing to ask when someone's bragging about their training/schooling/accomplishments. Moral: Pretend to be interested while insulting someone of higher status.

"I've got a bad feeling about this." -Everyone Ever (Star Wars) Because when bad feelings come, you voice it. Moral: Tell folks when you know something's wrong.

"I'm going to shoot a cupcake off Marlene's head." -Uriah (Divergent) Yes, yes, by all means, shoot the cupcake. Sounds fun. Moral: Dare to be Dauntless and giggle while cupcakes blow up.

Didn't those change your life? Leave comments and tell us what you thought!


~Erin

Anna's Fanart List

Hey everyone! Anna here. As a follow-up to Erin's post on her favorite fanfics, I'm posting ten of my favorite fanart pieces. I have tried to include a lot of fandoms and artwork. There are a ton of amazing pieces for each fandom, I just picked out ones that spoke to me. Be sure drop a comment here if you like these posts. Thanks for coming! 

(The artwork is arranged in no particular order)

1. To start out the list, I would like to present to you this mind blowing piece of Star Wars art by EddieHolly on DeviantArt (click to enlarge)

Look at this. LOOK AT IT. Isn't it AMAZING?! I love the color scheme, detail, and the feeling in this piece.

2. On a different note, it's my pleasure to show you this soft painting of Esmerelda from the Hunchback of Notre Dame. Created by Alicexz at Deviantart

The lighting, expression and character of this painting is wonderful. Esmerelda doesn't get much recognition these days, but this artwork really does her justice.

3. This next piece, by Daniel Kamarudin  isn't a regular recreation of Iron Man, but it is stunning.

Incredible, isn't it? I love how this art is unique and dark, but the subject is still recognizable.

4. Okay, time to bring some sadness in. Here is a lovely painting by Alexandarcho at Deviantart.

Merlin was such a great series and I love the quote used here and the different style of painting.

5. If you're a Lord of the Rings fan, you should adore this painting by Kinko-White.

Can't you just see the magic in this artwork? I feel Galadriel was accurately and beautifully presented here. I especially love the mystical feel to it.

6. From the Legend of Korra series, I present to you this phenomenal picture of Korra wielding the elements, by Fabianmonk on Deviantart

The AVATAR STATE!! Isn't this painting marvelous?

7. Let's not forget the beauty that can be found in simple sketches though, like this one by Jef Murray of King Tirian and the unicorn Jewel, for those of you who have read The Chronicles of Narnia series. If you haven't, here's an awesome picture of a man and a unicorn.

8. This picture is from one of my most recent fandoms, Percy Jackson and The Olympians/The Heroes of Olympus. This picture is of LEO VALDEZ (!!!!!!!!), by Hanelizel.

 Unfortunately, Hanelizel's tumblr is nowhere to be found. If you know where the artwork has gone to, please let me know so I can link this piece of sensational work!

9. Another Percy Jackson piece, (I know, I know, but this was so jaw-dropping I had to post it) depicting Annabeth and Percy's fall into Tartarus (oh, the pain). It's in movie-poster style, done by Makana-Obie.

Needless to say, if that was an actual movie poster, I would be first in line to see it.

10. Our final picture is actually a collage of paintings by Bryana Johnson. With the lyrics to 'The Edge of Night' on it, and small paintings of different moments in LotR, it is truly breathtaking.

So that's it! Ten of my favorite fanart pieces. Hope you like them, even though I was not able to post all the fanart I am in love with.

 Let us know in the comments what you think of us so far!

(I would like to say that I am not endorsing any of the artists listed here. I simply wish to give them full credit for their work, but have not screened the rest of their pieces. Thank you.)