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FIFTY SHADES FREED
OPENING DATE: February 9, 2018
RATING: FIFTY SHADES FREED has rated R (Restricted - Under 17 Requires Accompanying Parent or Adult Guardian) for strong sexual content, nudity, and language.
RUNNING TIME: 105 minutes
GENRE: Drama
CAST: Dakota Johnson, Jamie Dornan, Eric Johnson, Eloise Mumford, Rita Ora, Luke Grimes, Victor Rasuk, Max Martini, Callum Keith Rennie, Bruce Altman, Arielle Kebbel, Robinne Lee, Brant Daughterty and Marcia Gay Harden
DIRECTED BY: James Foley
SCREENPLAY BY: Niall Leonard
BASED ON THE NOVEL BY: E L James

PRODUCED BY: Michael De Luca, E L James, Dana Brunetti, Marcus Viscidi

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#FiftyShadesFreed

Jamie Dornan and Dakota Johnson return as Christian Grey and Anastasia Steele in Fifty Shades Freed, the third chapter based on the worldwide bestselling “Fifty Shades” phenomenon. Expanding upon events set in motion in 2015 and 2017’s blockbuster films that grossed almost $950 million globally, the new installment arrives for Valentine’s Day 2018.

Fifty Shades Freed is directed by Fifty Shades Darker’s James Foley (Fear, House of Cards) and once again produced by Michael De Luca, Dana Brunetti and Marcus Viscidi, alongside E L James, the creator of the culture-spanning blockbuster series. The screenplay is by Niall Leonard, based on the novel by James.

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Fifty Shades Freed

Screening date: February 7, 7:30PM, AMC Aventura

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#FiftyShadesFreed The Final Chapter Trailer & Poster

SENSUAL! 

That's the word that comes to mind when I see the latest movie poster for Fifty Shades Freed! 

Don't miss the final chapter in the Fifty Shades films. 

Fifty Shades Freed will be in theaters February 9, 2018.

Jamie Dornan and Dakota Johnson return as Christian Grey and Anastasia Steele in
Fifty Shades Freed, the third chapter based on the worldwide bestselling "Fifty Shades" phenomenon. Expanding upon events set in motion in 2015 and 2017's blockbuster films that grossed almost $950 million globally, the new installment arrives for Valentine's Day 2018.

Fifty Shades Freed is directed by Fifty Shades Darker's James Foley (Fear, House of Cards) and once again produced by Michael De Luca, Dana Brunetti and Marcus Viscidi, alongside E L James, the creator of the culture-spanning blockbuster series. The screenplay is by Niall Leonard, based on the novel by James.

Directed by: James Foley
Screenplay by: Niall Leonard

Based on the Novel by: E L James
Produced by: Michael De Luca, E L James, Dana Brunetti, Marcus Viscidi
Cast: Dakota Johnson, Jamie Dornan, Eric Johnson, Eloise Mumford, Rita Ora, Luke Grimes, Victor Rasuk, Max Martini, Callum Keith Rennie, Bruce Altman, Arielle Kebbel, Robinne Lee, Brant Daugherty, Marcia Gay Harden

E L James’ Darker: Fifty Shades Darker As Told By Christian Coming November 28!

E L JAMES’ DARKER: FIFTY SHADES DARKER AS TOLD BY CHRISTIAN TO BE PUBLISHED NOVEMBER 28, 2017

New York, NY, October 10, 2017—E L James's DARKER: Fifty Shades Darker as Told by Christian will be published by Vintage Books as a trade paperback and ebook on Tuesday, November 28, 2017. The announcement was made today by Anne Messitte, Publisher of Vintage/Anchor Books.

In DARKER, E L James revisits the world of Fifty Shades with a retelling of Fifty Shades Darker from Christian Grey’s point of view. Ever since the 2015 publication of GREY, the first book by James to employ a perspective shift, fans have been clamoring for a continuation of the series in Christian’s voice. “This new book is full of surprises,” said Messitte. “Readers are going to see a darker and more haunted version of Christian’s character. Fans of the series will have much to discover and even more to discuss.”

“The inside of Christian Grey's head is a fascinating place to be,” said James. “In Grey we got the first glimpse of what makes Christian tick, but in Darker we go deeper, into his most painful memories and the encounters that made him the damaged, demanding man Ana falls in love with. Writing this novel has been a journey of discovery, and I hope readers will find what I’ve learned as compelling as I did. Finally, it’s always a joy to work with the great team at Vintage.”

DARKER will be published simultaneously by Penguin Random House Audio, Penguin Random House Canada, and Penguin Random House UK, and soon after, in territories around the world. A US Spanish language edition, published by Vintage Español, will be available in December.

E L James is represented by Valerie Hoskins of VHA Ltd in London. Foreign rights are handled by ILA in London.

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ABOUT THE FIFTY SHADES SERIES: E L James’s GREY is the fastest-selling book in the history of Penguin Random House. The FIFTY SHADES books have sold more than 150 million copies worldwide in 52 languages. The two films based on the novels have grossed more than $945M worldwide. The third film, Fifty Shades Freed, will be released by Universal Pictures on February 9, 2018.

ABOUT E L JAMES: After twenty-five years working in TV, E L James decided to pursue a childhood dream, and set out to write stories that readers would fall in love with. The result was the sensuous romance Fifty Shades of Grey and its two sequels, Fifty Shades Darker and Fifty Shades Freed. In 2015 she published the best seller Grey, the story of Fifty Shades of Grey from the perspective of Christian Grey.

In 2012, E L James was named one of Time magazine's "Most Influential People in the World," one of Barbara Walters's "Ten Most Fascinating People of the Year," and Publishers Weekly’s "Person of the Year.” She went on to work as a producer on the film adaptations of her trilogy for Universal Pictures.

E L James lives with her husband, the novelist and screenwriter Niall Leonard; their two sons; and their two dogs in West London.

ABOUT VINTAGE BOOKS: Vintage/Anchor Books is a division of the Knopf Doubleday Publishing Group. Known as an industry-leading paperback publisher, its roster of authors includes Kazuo Ishiguro, Alice Munro, Toni Morrison, Cormac McCarthy, Richard Russo, Margaret Atwood, Stieg Larsson, Dan Brown, Jon Krakauer, Paulo Coelho, Haruki Murakami, Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, Jo Nesbø, and Dave Eggers, among others.

For more information visit: http://knopfdoubleday.com/
Follow Vintage/Anchor Books on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/vintageanchor/
And on Twitter: https://twitter.com/VintageAnchor

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DARKER: Fifty Shades Darker as Told by Christian
By E L James
Publication date: November 28, 2017
Price: $15.95

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Fifty Shades Darker
Director: James Foley
Writers: Niall Leonard (screenplay), E.L. James (based on the novel by)
Starring: Jamie Dornan, Dakota Johnson, Tyler Hoechlin 
Official Socials: Site | Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | IMDb
Hashtag: #FiftyShadesDarker  

While Christian wrestles with his inner demons, Anastasia must confront the anger and envy of the women who came before her.

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Fifty Shades Darker
Director: James Foley
Writers: Niall Leonard (screenplay), E.L. James (based on the novel by)
Starring: Jamie Dornan, Dakota Johnson, Tyler Hoechlin 
Official Socials: Site | Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | IMDb
Hashtag: #FiftyShadesDarker  

While Christian wrestles with his inner demons, Anastasia must confront the anger and envy of the women who came before her.

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Fifty Shades Darker
Director: James Foley
Writers: Niall Leonard (screenplay), E.L. James (based on the novel by)
Starring: Jamie Dornan, Dakota Johnson, Tyler Hoechlin 
Official Socials: Site | Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | IMDb
Hashtag: #FiftyShadesDarker  

While Christian wrestles with his inner demons, Anastasia must confront the anger and envy of the women who came before her.

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Watch the Trailer for #FiftyShadesDarker Feat. #TaylorSwift & #Zayn - #DontWannaLiveForever

Here is the new trailer for the upcoming sequel Fifty Shade Darker, that features Taylor Swift and Zayn's new song I Don't Wanna Live Forever. 

(click to purchase the single now)

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FIFTY SHADES DARKER
Release Date: February 10, 2017
Genre: Drama
Studio: Universal Pictures
Starring: Dakota Johnson, Jamie Dornan, Eric Johnson, Jennifer Ehle, Victor Rasuk, Luke Grimes, Rita Ora, Eloise Mumford, Max Martini, Bella Heathcote with Kim Basinger and Marcia Gay Harden
Directed By: James Foley
Written By: Based on the novel by E L James
Screenplay By: Niall Leonard
Produced By: Michael De Luca, E L James, Dana Brunetti, Marcus Viscidi

Jamie Dornan and Dakota Johnson return as Christian Grey and Anastasia Steele in Fifty Shades Darker, the second chapter based on the worldwide bestselling “Fifty Shades” phenomenon. Expanding upon events set in motion in 2015’s blockbuster film that grossed more than $560 million globally, the new installment arrives for Valentine’s Day and invites you to slip into something a shade darker.

When a wounded Christian Grey tries to entice a cautious Ana Steele back into his life, she demands a new arrangement before she will give him another chance. As the two begin to build trust and find stability, shadowy figures from Christian’s past start to circle the couple, determined to destroy their hopes for a future together.

Also returning from Fifty Shades of Grey are Academy Award® winner Marcia Gay Harden, Jennifer Ehle, Victor Rasuk, Luke Grimes, Rita Ora, Eloise Mumford and Max Martini, who are joined for the first time by Oscar® winner Kim Basinger, Bella Heathcote and Eric Johnson.

Fifty Shades Darker is directed by James Foley (Fear, House of Cards) and once again produced by Michael De Luca, Dana Brunetti and Marcus Viscidi, alongside E L James, the creator of the culture-spanning blockbuster series. The screenplay is by Niall Leonard, based on the book by James.

Extra! Extra! Fifty Shades Darker Teaser Exclusively in Fifty Shades of Grey Blu-ray!

FIFTY SHADES DARKER Tease Announced Exclusively on FIFTY SHADES OF GREY Digital HD & Blu-ray

The most talked about movie of the year FIFTY SHADES OF GREY, starring Dakota Johnson and Jamie Dornan, arrives on Digital HD Friday, May 1st and on Blu-ray™ Friday, May 8th from Universal Pictures Home Entertainment. The release features more than two hours of bonus content including an exclusive tease of FIFTY SHADES DARKER, an Unrated Edition of the film and an Alternate Ending.

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Here is the official announcement video:

Pre-order now:

 

Movie Review: Fifty Shades of Grey + New York Premier

Fifty Shades of Grey

Release Date: February 13th 2015

Director: Sam Taylor-Johnson

Writers: Kelley Marcel (screenplay), E. L. James (novel)

Main Cast: Jamie Dornan, Dakota Johnson, Rita Ora, Luke Grimes, Jennifer Ehle, Max Martini

Genres: Drama | Romance

MPAA Rating: Rated R for strong sexual content including dialogue, some unusual behavior and graphic nudity, and for language

Official Sites: Website | Facebook | Twitter | IMDb

Fifty Shades of Grey is the hotly anticipated film adaptation of the bestselling book that has become a global phenomenon. Since its release, the “Fifty Shades” trilogy has been translated into 51 languages worldwide and sold more than 100 million copies in e-book and print—making it one of the biggest and fastest-selling book series ever.

Stepping into the roles of Christian Grey and Anastasia Steele, who have become iconic to millions of readers, are Jamie Dornan and Dakota Johnson.

Joining Dornan and Johnson in the cast are Luke Grimes as Elliot, Christian’s brother; Victor Rasuk as José, Anastasia’s close friend; Eloise Mumford as Kate, Anastasia’s best friend and roommate; Marcia Gay Harden as Dr. Grace Trevelyan Grey, Christian’s mother; Rita Ora as Mia, Christian’s sister; Max Martini as Taylor, Christian’s bodyguard; Callum Keith Rennie as Ray, Anastasia’s stepfather; Jennifer Ehle as Carla, Anastasia’s mother; and Dylan Neal as Bob, Carla’s husband.

Fifty Shades of Grey is directed by Sam Taylor-Johnson and produced by Michael De Luca and Dana Brunetti alongside E L James, the creator of the series. The screenplay for the film is by Kelly Marcel.

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I was given the opportunity to attend The Today Show hosted New York Premier of the Fifty Shades of Grey film at the Ziegfeld Theater.

There has been much discussion since Universal announced the book was going into film production voicing concerns about how “true” to the book the film would be.

Capturing a book on film is a complex exercise in taking the essence of beat (pardon the expression in context of the films’ subject) of certain plot points for the film to be recognizable and embraceable by the film going public who are more than familiar with the source material.

There is a complex problem when a much-loved book is translated into a film. Film adaptations from popular or well known book tend to have an audience expectation that what they imagined, felt, thought and experienced during the journey of the narrative, would be translated on the screen matching that reading experience.

Fifty Shades of Grey, the film more than achieves bringing the best of the 50 Shades novel narrative to the screen. The chemistry between Jamie Dornan (Christian Grey), and Dakota Johnson (Anastasia Steele) was pretty much what would make or break the film. There is an abundant amount of chemistry between the leads fueled by an energetic directorial pace of the film. Kelly Marcel, the screenwriter, did an excellent job including some of the “beats” we, as fans of the 50 Shades books wanted to see. Without giving spoilers, most fans of the novels will be very happy with what was included in the screenplay. Albeit there are some alterations and compressions made for certain scenes from the book. These economies are made due to the nature of translating a dense narrative into a more visual film format.

Director Sam Taylor-Johnson does an excellent job visualizing this story of a brilliant man with a tortured soul and a young woman who comes to life falling in love with Christian while she attempts to bring Christian into the light.

The pacing of the film is fluid and does not feel chapter bound or episodic. The actors bring a high level of energy to their performances. Most importantly, Dakota Johnson’s performance is extraordinary. In some ways her performance reminds you of a young Audrey Hepburn in Roman Holiday. Her performance is real, authentic and moving. You see Christian and the wonderful characters from the books through her eyes and experiences. It is also here Sam Taylor-Johnson’s direction truly shines in having the camera close up on both Ms. Johnson and Mr. Dornan so you can experience their chemistry and you watch them fall in love. It is through Dakota Johnson’s eyes you see the emotions of the scenes. Jamie Dornan’s performance was also nuanced and emotional. While Ana reacts openly and expressively, we see Christian’s internal struggles and joys. You see the struggle with his demons, and the immediate attraction Christian has with Ana, and the push pull of what he wants versus what he believes is the right thing for Ana. The intimate scenes between Ana and Christian are what drove the “R” rating of the film, but aren’t prurient, and are tastefully done, and very sexy.

The balance of the cast was just as enjoyable. Special notice goes to Eloise Mumford as Kate Kavanagh. Ms. Mumford’s performance brought the right balance of joy and concern over Ana’s interest in Christian. The film also had terrific performances from Jennifer Ehle as Ana’s mother, Carla Wilkes, and Marcia Gay Harden as Grace Trevilian Grey.

Overall the film is a very successful adaptation of the Fifty Shades of Grey book. Fans of the source material may feel there were certain scenes that should have been part of the film, but not everything in a novel always translates to the screen. The only caveat to a rave review I would have is that there are times the editing structure of the film did not let us see the emotional impact of Christian’s decisions or reactions in certain scenes, but overall, it does not detract or diminish the power and beauty of the 50 Shades adaptation. The film is moving, exciting, sexy, funny, and extremely well done.

Movie News: Fifty Shades of Grey - New York Fan First Screening

Today was the 1st fan screening of Fifty Shades of Grey in New York. Several fans were lucky to screen the movie and see the cast which included Jamie Dornan and Dakota Johnson. Two of my friends were part of the group and they had an amazing time from start to finish with the event in whole. Later today or tomorrow will share the movie review, that Im sure many fans will be pleased to read. 

For now just enjoy footage from today's event this morning. 

Here is the creator herself, E. L. James:

Here is Dakota Johnson

Here is Mr. Grey himself, Jamie Dornan:

Red Carpet:

Have You Order Your 'Fifty Shades of Grey' Soundtrack???

FSOG Fans you guys have pre-ordered the film's soundtrack right? I DID!!!

From the music videos to play list, this is one soundtrack fans do not want to pass on. I can't wait to hear where they use all the different tracks during the film.

FSOG Soundtrack will release on February 10th 2015!!!

Track Listings:

1. I Put A Spell On You (Fifty Shades of Grey)" - Annie Lennox
2. Undiscovered - Laura Welsh
3. Earned It (Fifty Shades Of Grey) - The Weeknd
4. Meet Me In The Middle - Jessie Ware
5. Love Me Like You Do - Ellie Goulding
6. Haunted (Michael Diamond Remix) - Beyoncé
7. Salted Wound - Sia
8. Beast Of Burden - The Rolling Stones
9. I m On Fire - AWOLNATION
10. Crazy In Love (2014 Remix) - Beyoncé
11. Witchcraft - Frank Sinatra
12. One Last Night - Vaults
13. Where You Belong - The Weeknd
14. I Know You - Skylar Grey
15. Ana And Christian - Danny Elfman
16. Did That Hurt? - Danny Elfman

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And for the real die-hard fans, you can also pre-order the Fifty Shades of Grey Original Motion Picture Score.

Music by Danny Elfman

Track Listings:

1. Shades Of Grey
2. Ana's Theme
3. The Red Room
4. Then Don't!
5. A Spanking
6. Going For Coffee
7. Where Am I?
8. Ana and Christian
9. Clean You Up
10. The Contract
11. The Art Of War
12. Did That Hurt?
13. Bliss
14. Show Me
15. Counting To Six
16. Variations On A Shade

Watch "Earned It" Music Video from the 'Fifty Shades of Grey' Soundtrack! - NSFW!!!

Check out this music video of "Earned It" from The Weeknd, that is featured in the 'Fifty Shades of Grey' soundtrack. You might recognize a Dakota Johnson hanging from some ropes! The video was directed by Sam Taylor-Johnson.

This video is NSFW (Not Safe for Work)!!!

This video is steamy with a capital S!

EARNED IT Lyrics:

You make it look like it’s magic
Cause I see nobody, nobody but you, you, you
I'm never confused
Hey, hey
I'm so used to being used

So I love when you call unexpected
Cause I hate when the moment's expected
So I'ma care for you, you, you
I'ma care for you, you, you, you, yeah

Cause girl you're perfect
You're always worth it
And you deserve it
The way you work it
Cause girl you earned it
Girl you earned it

You know our love would be tragic
So you don't pay it, don't pay it no mind
We live with no lies
Hey, hey
You're my favorite kind of night

On that lonely night
We said it wouldn't be love
But we felt the rush
It made us believe it was only us
Convinced we were broken inside, inside

Fifty Shades of Grey hits theaters on February 12th 2015, buy your tickets now before the shows sell out! I know I have my ticket already!!!

Cover Reveals: Maybe Not | Fifty Shades of Grey Movie Tie-In | The Recovery

There have been quite a few cover reveals in the bookish world lately. 

Here are a few that stand out to us.

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Maybe Not: A Novella

Author: Colleen Hoover

Release Date: November 24th 2014

Publisher: Atria Books

Colleen Hoover, the New York Times bestselling author of Maybe Someday, brilliantly brings to life the story of the wonderfully hilarious and charismatic Warren in a new novella, Maybe Not.

When Warren has the opportunity to live with a female roommate, he instantly agrees. It could be an exciting change.

Or maybe not.

Especially when that roommate is the cold and seemingly calculating Bridgette. Tensions run high and tempers flare as the two can hardly stand to be in the same room together. But Warren has a theory about Bridgette: anyone who can hate with that much passion should also have the capability to love with that much passion. And he wants to be the one to test this theory.

Will Bridgette find it in herself to warm her heart to Warren and finally learn to love?

Maybe.

Maybe not.

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Fifty Shades of Grey Movie Tie-In Edition

Fifty Shades Trilogy
Author: E. L. James

Release Date: January 6th 2015

Publisher: Vintage

SOON TO BE A MAJOR MOTION PICTURE

When literature student Anastasia Steele goes to interview young entrepreneur Christian Grey, she encounters a man who is beautiful, brilliant, and intimidating. The unworldly, innocent Ana is startled to realize she wants this man and, despite his enigmatic reserve, finds she is desperate to get close to him. Unable to resist Ana’s quiet beauty, wit, and independent spirit, Grey admits he wants her, too—but on his own terms.

Shocked yet thrilled by Grey’s singular erotic tastes, Ana hesitates. For all the trappings of success—his multinational businesses, his vast wealth, his loving family—Grey is a man tormented by demons and consumed by the need to control. When the couple embarks on a daring, passionately physical affair, Ana discovers Christian Grey’s secrets and explores her own dark desires.

This book is intended for mature audiences.

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The Recovery 

The Program series

Author: Suzanne Young
Release Date: February 24th 2015

Publisher: Simon & Schuster Digital Sales

Six months after the fall of The Program, ex-handler Michael Realm is struggling with his guilt. After all, he was instrumental in erasing the memories of several patients—including one he claimed to love. With a lifetime of regret stretched before him, Realm vows to set things right.

Along with his friend, James Murphy, Realm will track down those he’s hurt in an attempt to give them back their lives—starting with Dallas Stone. He’s not looking for forgiveness or redemption; he’s not a hero. But Realm hopes that with each recovered past, he’ll be able to reclaim a small bit of his own.

Adaptation News: Fifty Shades Gets Improved Website | People's Choice Awards Nominations

Fifty Shades of Grey fans will love this update plus check out got nominations for the People's Choice Awards! 

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The Fifty Shades of Grey website has a new and improved look to it. All sorts of yummy things can be found on the updated site. You can find some GIFs, trailer and much much more. Make sure to stop by and share the updated look.

Fifty Shades of Grey website

New trailer debuts tomorrow.

Fifty Shades of Grey hits theaters nationwide Valentine's Day 2015!!!

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Here are some of the categories you can vote on that either have to do with adaptations or the stars that were in those adaptations. Visit People's Choice Awards website, to cast your votes in all the categories that includes those listed below and many more.

Favorite Movie:

• 22 Jump Street
• Captain America: The Winter Soldier
• Guardians of the Galaxy
• Maleficent
• X-Men: Days of Future Past

Favorite Movie Actress:

• Angelina Jolie
• Emma Stone
• Jennifer Lawrence
• Melissa McCarthy
• Scarlett Johansson

Favorite Movie Duo:

• Andrew Garfield & Emma Stone - The Amazing Spider-Man 2
• Chris Evans & Scarlett Johansson - Captain America: The Winter Soldier
• Jonah Hill & Channing Tatum - 22 Jump Street
• Shailene Woodley & Ansel Elgort - The Fault in Our Stars
• Shailene Woodley & Theo James - Divergent

Favorite Action Movie:

• The Amazing Spider-Man 2
• Captain America: The Winter Soldier
• Divergent 
• Guardians of the Galaxy
• X-Men: Days of Future Past

Favorite Action Movie Actor: 

• Chris Evans
• Denzel Wahington 
• Hugh Jackman
• Liam Neeson
• Mark Wahlberg

Favorite Action Movie Actress:

• Angelina Jolie
• Jennifer Lawrence
• Scarlett Johansson
• Shailene Woodley
• Zoe Saldana

Favorite Dramatic Movie: 

• The Fault in Our Stars
• The Giver
• Heaven is For Real
• If I Stay
• Noah

Favorite Dramatic Actress:

• Chloë Grace Moretz
• Emma Stone
• Meryl Streep
• Reese Witherspoon
• Shailene Woodley

Favorite TV Show:

• The Big Bang Theory
• Game of Thrones
• NCIS
• Once Upon a Time
• The Walking Dead

TUNE IN TO PEOPLE'S CHOICE AWARDS ON JANUARY 7TH 2015 ON CBS AT 9/8c.

Once Upon a Signing: Ana from Once Upon a Twilight! + Series Review: Fifty Shades by E.L. James

Once Upon a Book Signing!

Today on Once Upon a Signing, Ana from our team shares with us when she went to E.L. James signing in Coral Gables, Fl. Then after you read all about it, check out her review for the Fifty Shades series.

E.L. James was in Miami at the Books & Books store in Coral Gables a few weeks ago and I had the pleasure of meeting her. I know, how lucky am I? LOL She was speaking at the Biltmore Hotel that evening and it was completely sold out. Needless to say, I was completely bummed. But luckily, Books & Books decided to have her come in the morning for a book signing. I arrived at Books & Books at 9:00 A.M. and there was already about 40 ladies in front of me. We waited until 11:00 A.M. and then the line moved pretty quickly. I was carrying a total of 12 books, yeah 12 books, to get signed. I was really nervous since they were telling everyone that she was only personalizing 1 book per person. Dee and Yara had ordered theirs over the phone a few days before, so I HAD to get them signed and personalized for them. I was lucky enough to have met some wonderful ladies there that offered to take a couple of books for me so I wouldn’t look like a complete "E.L. Groupie" or a crazy fan. LOL I had one of the girls take a few pictures for me. I hope you enjoy them.

Fifty Shades of Grey

Fifty Shades Darker

Fifty Shades Freed

Fifty Shades Trilogy #1-3

Author: E.L. James

Reading Level: Adult 

Genre: Romance/Erotica/BDSM

Released: April 2012 (new distributor)

Review Source: Purchased 

Available: Amazon
OUaT Reviews: Yara's

Summary: (from goodreads) Fifty Shades of Grey: When literature student Anastasia Steele goes to interview young entrepreneur Christian Grey, she encounters a man who is beautiful, brilliant, and intimidating. The unworldly, innocent Ana is startled to realize she wants this man and, despite his enigmatic reserve, finds she is desperate to get close to him. Unable to resist Ana’s quiet beauty, wit, and independent spirit, Grey admits he wants her, too—but on his own terms.

Shocked yet thrilled by Grey’s singular erotic tastes, Ana hesitates. For all the trappings of success—his multinational businesses, his vast wealth, his loving family—Grey is a man tormented by demons and consumed by the need to control. When the couple embarks on a daring, passionately physical affair, Ana discovers Christian Grey’s secrets and explores her own dark desires.

Erotic, amusing, and deeply moving, the Fifty Shades Trilogy is a tale that will obsess you, possess you, and stay with you forever.

Fifty Shades Darker: Daunted by the singular tastes and dark secrets of the beautiful, tormented young entrepreneur Christian Grey, Anastasia Steele has broken off their relationship to start a new career with a Seattle publishing house.

But desire for Christian still dominates her every waking thought, and when he proposes a new arrangement, Anastasia cannot resist. They rekindle their searing sensual affair, and Anastasia learns more about the harrowing past of her damaged, driven and demanding Fifty Shades.

While Christian wrestles with his inner demons, Anastasia must confront the anger and envy of the women who came before her, and make the most important decision of her life.

Fifty Shades Freed: When unworldly student Anastasia Steele first encountered the driven and dazzling young entrepreneur Christian Grey it sparked a sensual affair that changed both of their lives irrevocably. Shocked, intrigued, and, ultimately, repelled by Christian’s singular erotic tastes, Ana demands a deeper commitment. Determined to keep her, Christian agrees.

Now, Ana and Christian have it all—love, passion, intimacy, wealth, and a world of possibilities for their future. But Ana knows that loving her Fifty Shades will not be easy, and that being together will pose challenges that neither of them would anticipate. Ana must somehow learn to share Christian’s opulent lifestyle without sacrificing her own identity. And Christian must overcome his compulsion to control as he wrestles with the demons of a tormented past.

Just when it seems that their strength together will eclipse any obstacle, misfortune, malice, and fate conspire to make Ana’s deepest fears turn to reality.

Oh my, oh my, how am I going to make this review PG? LOL I know everyone is talking about this series and how wonderful and hot it is. Well, they are not lying. It really is awesome and HOTT….REALLY HOTT!!

Christian Grey is a hot, over controlling, sexy, self-made billionaire who unfortunately has some mommy issues. Anastasia or Ana, which I prefer her being called Ana, since it makes me feel like the story is about me (wink wink). Ana is a 21 year old girl who is about to graduate from college and is asked by her best friend to interview Christian Grey. Little did they both know that that interview would turn their world upside down. Anastasia is introduced to a new world and quite frankly, will freak her out, but at the same time, intrigue her and will make feelings come out that she never experienced before. You truly feel the love and pain that this couple feel throughout the books. There were times when I cried and laughed, but there were some moments that really, really broke my heart. It was really heartbreaking to see what poor Christian went through as a child.

If you haven't read this series, I STRONGLY suggest you do. Although it should only be read by adults as it has strong sexual content. I would love for E L James to come out with a book with Christian's POV. I want to know exactly what he was thinking the whole time. E.L. James gave us at the end of book 3, a little peek at what he was thinking when Ana was interviewing him, but it left me wanting MORE. Oh Fifty, my fifty shades. What am I going to do now that I finished reading the series?? (Sad face)

Book Review: Fifty Shades of Grey by E.L. James

Fifty Shades of Grey
Fifty Shades #1
Author: E.L. James
Reading Level: Adult
Genre: Romance/Erotica
Published: May 26th 2011
Review Source: Purchased
Available: Amazon

Summary: (from goodreads) When literature student Anastasia Steele is drafted to interview the successful young entrepreneur Christian Grey for her campus magazine, she finds him attractive, enigmatic and intimidating. Convinced their meeting went badly, she tries to put Grey out of her mind - until he happens to turn up at the out-of-town hardware store where she works part-time. 

The unworldly, innocent Ana is shocked to realize she wants this man, and when he warns her to keep her distance it only makes her more desperate to get close to him. Unable to resist Ana’s quiet beauty, wit, and independent spirit, Grey admits he wants her - but on his own terms.

Shocked yet thrilled by Grey's singular erotic tastes, Ana hesitates. For all the trappings of success – his multinational businesses, his vast wealth, his loving adoptive family – Grey is man tormented by demons and consumed by the need to control. When the couple embarks on a passionate, physical and daring affair, Ana learns more about her own dark desires, as well as the Christian Grey hidden away from public scrutiny.

Can their relationship transcend physical passion? Will Ana find it in herself to submit to the self-indulgent Master? And if she does, will she still love what she finds?

Erotic, amusing, and deeply moving, the Fifty Shades Trilogy is a tale that will obsess you, possess you, and stay with you forever.

This review will be G-rated even though the book is for mature adults. This book contains heavy content in violence, sex and profanity. I don't recommend to the YA audience. 

Fifty Shades of Grey is not new to me. I read part of the trilogy back when E.L. James started the story as a fan fiction. I was hooked back then and when I started blogging I lost all the time I had to read fanfic. So when I heard that E.L. actually published the same fanfic I fell in love with into books, I immediately jump on that train. I had been brief that the characters names and places and some minors changes had been done to the story for her to publish. Now that I have read the first book in the trilogy and notice all the changes, I think I fell even harder for the story. It had been a while since I read it as a fanfic so reading now was like reading it for the first time. E.L. does a great job with her story telling of "Fifty". This book doesn't lack much, yes its heavy in sexual content but you still get a great plot to go along side it. Now on a scale of how hot and heavy it gets, its like a volcanic 10. It will burn you to your core. 

Fifty Shades of Grey is the story of Anastasia and Christian. Anastasia is your everyday girl next door about to graduated from college. Christian Grey is a young wealthy executive that resembles Adonis. When the two meet by chance well both of their lives are about too change and they don't know it. One day Christian appears at Ana's job after meeting and things begin to ignite. Christian warns Ana to stay away from him but she is captivated by him. Since neither can resist to stay away from each other, Christian must take the next step. Christian approached Ana with his "contract". What this contract entitles, well its not your everyday yes or no questions. If Ana agrees to the contract her life will completely change. "Fifty" will come out and Ana will have to decide if she wants Christian with all his demons. This story will stir passion and sympathy when you read it. Will Ana be able to change "Fifty" back to Christian or will "Fifty" convert Ana. Between twitchy palms and inner fan-girls dancing around, you will be enraptured with this story. 

Make sure you have time to sit and read Fifty Shades of Grey because you will not be able to sit the book down. E.L. James has conjured a tale that will leave you blushing and breathless!!! I am now currently reading the next installment in the trilogy: Fifty Shades Darker. So look for that review soon.