Who Knew Captain Hook Could Be So...HOT?

“Put your hand right here,” he orders and she willingly complies.  His lips twitch with a ghost of a smile but his eyes darken, regarding her with lascivious intent as he cuffs her wrist.  “Good Girl.”

Sound like a Scene from “Fifty Shades of Grey”? Not quite. In this case the domineering bad boy in question is not Christian Grey.  It’s Captain Hook. Yes, that Captain Hook - as in Neverland, the Lost Boys, and Tinkerbell – although this version, a.k.a Killian Jones,  looks nothing like the animated pirate you grew up with. No, this Captain Hook is witty, charming, and oh so sexy. And did I mention he wears black leather pants?

 

Fans of ABC’s “Once Upon A Time”, the fairy tale mash up that became last season’s top-rated new drama, shouldn’t be surprised by this new and improved Captain Hook.  After all, a revisionist approach to well-known classics is nothing new on a show that revealed Little Red Riding Hood to also be a werewolf. These bold plot twists involving some of fiction’s most familiar characters, while definitely a gamble, have clearly paid off as ratings for “Once” continue to climb.

 

So what is this “magic” that keeps viewers coming back for more?  Without a doubt, countless television executives are asking their market researchers the exact same question. The answer  might just be as simple as hope. In this day and age of crime shows and ill behaved reality TV “stars”, it’s refreshing to see a show with unending optimism.  Heck, even the evil villains are motivated by love and their own desires to live “happily ever after”.  So thank you ABC, for giving us a show about true love’s triumph over evil curses. It’s just what we need to start our week.

Of course the hot pirate in the black leather pants doesn’t hurt either.

 

 

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Universal Studios: The Wonderful World of Christian Grey?

Yesterday, as I watched dozens of little girls waiting to have their pictures taken with Cinderella, I tried to imagine how long the line would be if their mothers could meet Christian Grey. Later, at the airport, I saw an advertisement for the “Wizarding World of Harry Potter” at Universal Studios. Remembering that Universal Pictures just bought the rights to the “Fifty Shades” trilogy, I couldn’t help but wonder if Orlando’s next tourist attraction would be “The Wonderful World of Christian Grey”.

Since Disney World advertises itself as the place “where storybook fantasy comes to life”, I thought it only appropriate to take a cue from a few of their more popular attractions as I imagine what Grey World might look like.....

Join Christian Grey as you venture into a world where romance is real and excitement knows no bounds. Leave the Tower of Terror to the others because your elevator stops at the penthouse of Escala where you’ll receive a full tour of everything from the billiards room to Christian’s office...even the infamous Red Room. As you exit, you’ll pass through the obligatory gift shop where you can purchase your very own silver...masquerade mask.

Getting hungry? Christian would not be pleased. Stop by one of the park’s restaurants such as “Mrs. Jones’ Kitchen” for pancakes and bacon, but best to wait until after you’ve been on the pulse-pounding rides.

You can forget the Astro Orbiter, at Grey World you’ll soar through the air on Charlie Tango. And who needs a Jungle Cruise when you can set sail on “The Grace” instead? If you’re in the mood for something with more of a thrill, head over to the I-5 Speedway to test your skills in an R8 but be sure to keep an eye out for the mysterious black Dodge.

Of course no trip to an amusement park would be complete without posing for pictures with characters. Many of your favorites - even the “bitch troll’ herself - are available for photo ops, but for the ultimate Grey World experience head over to GEH where you’ll be issued a “visitor” badge and whisked to the twentieth floor for a meet and greet with Christian Grey himself. And while you might not trip on your way into his office, you’re guaranteed to leave with a smile on your face. After all, Mr. Grey does “aim to please”. But be warned, judging by the fact that over 30,000* people are following @ChristianTGrey on Twitter, you'd better be prepared for extremely long lines!

*As of January 2015 that number has risen to nearly 150,000!!!!

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