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The fandom is definitely small but that's not to say that there aren't people out there who remember the show fondly.
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Sticky: Mission Briefing: Series Overview
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abby82
La Femme Nikita
(1997-2001)
5 seasons, 96 episodes
Condemned to death for a vicious crime she didn't commit, Nikita (Peta Wilson) reluctantly chooses to live as a secret government assassin whose life is controlled by a mysterious agent (Roy Dupuis) and his superiors (Eugene Robert Glazer, Alberta Watson).
fic: controlled by the pull of another
Jan. 1st, 2025 11:32 pmabby82
controlled by the pull of another
by abby82
category: AU
rating: Explicit
word count: 21,226
warnings: None
author’s note: This is the final part of an unplanned trilogy that began with my High School/College AU "I'm bare boned and crazy for you" and was then continued with it sequel "a reminder of how we were".
story began: December 2022
story finished: December 2024
links: DW | AO3 | Tumblr
summary: Michael and Nikita live on two different continents, but something has to give the longer they spend it apart.
New Headshot for Peta Wilson
Oct. 29th, 2024 08:18 pmabby82Guess who has a new headshot? Does this mean that Peta is going to dip her toes back into acting again?
I love this photo so much. It's a wonderful reminder of just how naturally beautiful she is. I really hope she signs onto new projects. The last thing she worked on was a recurring role in the 2022 Australian set television series Troppo. She's a real talent and I would love to see her gracing our screens once more.
I love this photo so much. It's a wonderful reminder of just how naturally beautiful she is. I really hope she signs onto new projects. The last thing she worked on was a recurring role in the 2022 Australian set television series Troppo. She's a real talent and I would love to see her gracing our screens once more.
Roy Dupuis at Cannes with "Rumours"
May. 22nd, 2024 06:32 pmabby82
I think everyone can agree that at 61, Roy Dupuis can still get it. His character is described as "hunky", "buff", and "brooding".
Just as I'd hoped, he wore a black on black suit but he did it in a much more different way than usual. His jacket was almost knee length and there was a subtle sash embellishment across his chest that shimmered in the light. I feel like it didn't quite fit him as well as it could have and would have benefited from some additional tailoring. The sleeves at his wrist looked a little too loose. Roy wore his hair up as I kind of expected but I was disappointed that he wore it in pony tail rather than looping the tail in like he's worn it in Toute la vie and A couer battant.
Like all the other cast members, he got his got his own moment in the spotlight during the standing ovation at the end of the screening. There was an afterparty where he also made an appearance.
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Countdown to Roy at Cannes
May. 16th, 2024 08:08 pmabby82I'm sending positive vibes into the air that Roy will grace us with some sartorial style at the premiere of "Rumours" Saturday night.
Gala screenings require a tuxedo, which is nothing to sneeze at, but I would kill to have Roy show up in a sleek and immaculately tailored black on black ensemble and that mane of his perfectly coifed.
It's something we really haven't seen from him since he played Michael. Still, there is something so cool about the way he wears the fade with the man bun.
Whatever he wears, I'm sure it won't disappoint.
Gala screenings require a tuxedo, which is nothing to sneeze at, but I would kill to have Roy show up in a sleek and immaculately tailored black on black ensemble and that mane of his perfectly coifed.
It's something we really haven't seen from him since he played Michael. Still, there is something so cool about the way he wears the fade with the man bun.
Whatever he wears, I'm sure it won't disappoint.
Fic: strategic automation
May. 1st, 2024 09:04 pmabby82
strategic automation
by abby82
category: Android AU/Canon Divergence
rating: Explicit
word count: 40,600
warnings: None
author’s note: In reading LFN fic I repeatedly came across the concept of Michael going into "machine mode". It describes the very focused headspace that he enters during missions and how very methodical, indiscriminate, and detached he gets when the success of a mission is paramount. I rather liked how prevalent it became in a fandom. The show referred to Michael's approach as "primal", but I don't feel like "machine mode" was an inaccurate description of him. It did get me wondering about how something like that would play out. What if Michael was an actual machine? I started jotting things down for this story back in the fall of 2021, so not quite three years ago, but close. It was one of my rotating stories that I had open in the background of my laptop. When I realized, that it had been idle for such a long time, a decided to commit it to the 13th round of the
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smallfandombang.One of the perk of the bigbang is getting paired up with an artist. The mood boards that are embedded within the story were created by the wonderful
pattrose. Even though she wasn't familiar with the series, it was such a joy to work with her. Her selection of quotes was an absolutely inspired direction to go in. As I was slowly revising my draft of the story, I would often go back to her work to help me refocus on the themes of the story. I never expected them to be the asset they eventually became. She has her own post on AO3 with her boards compiled and encourage everyone to drop by and drop her a kudo and/or a comment.
Rec: Believer
Apr. 20th, 2024 11:55 pmabby82
Title: Believer - Michael Samuelle Tribute (2018)
Vidder: by_kate.
Character: Michael
Musical Artist: Imagine Dragons
Length: 1:38 minutes
Vidder Links: Youtube Page
Summary: "It's not important what you did...it's what you do."
Why this must be watched: This is an amazing fanvid by a vidder with a wonderful eye for movement. It's a tribute to Michael and boy does it capture Michael at his most driven and effortlessly cool. Yeah, because Michael is very cool. There are absolutely no flaws with this fanvid. The editing is tight and fits the momentum of the song. The clip selection is a wonderful mix of Action!Michael and more subtle moments. So much skill went into crafting the final product. The effects used enhance the experience without detracting from the editing. Watch this vid if you want crisp editing, a great song and most importantly a vid that really does justice to Michael's ability to get the job done no matter the obstacles.
abby82
Guess who's going to Cannes!
But the real question is, will Roy walk the red carpet? Out of Competition films do get a red carpet. It's also black tie.
Executive Producer Ari Aster said this to Deadline: “Rumours is stoopid and hilarious and wonderful, and it features the best cast ever assembled. The spirit of Buñuel and Monty Python and overwrought ’70s television (and of course the Maddin/Johnson sensibility, which has no real analogue) is alive and strange.”
The Cannes Film Festival runs from May 14 through May 25th.
The film will premiere Saturday, May 18th at a 10PM Gala Screening at the Grand Théâtre Lumière of the Palais des Festivals.
abby82
Guess who got some love from TVLine recently? And at #11 to boot!
The write up was really nice and it's always great to see the show acknowledged. I shared my appreciation with a lengthy comments. Hopefully, the writers at TVLine will throw us another bone in the future.
You can find the article here.
Roy's French Dub for LFN in Québec
Mar. 5th, 2024 05:39 pmabby82Here's a fun find that just got posted a few months ago. It's a promo for the premiere episode of the show that aired in Québec. Most importantly, it features Roy's own dubbing of his dialogue in French for the Québec market.
I always thought that Roy's dubbing was used for the French market in general, but I recently saw several scenes from the first season in French and Michael's voice was definitely not Roy's. I guess his only got used for the French Canadian market. ¯\_(ツ)_/¯
I always thought that Roy's dubbing was used for the French market in general, but I recently saw several scenes from the first season in French and Michael's voice was definitely not Roy's. I guess his only got used for the French Canadian market. ¯\_(ツ)_/¯
abby82So I guess it was bound to happen but at 60 years old, Roy is now playing a grandfather.
He's currently in production in Manitoba on the wilderness survival story "Hair of the Bear" which "tells the story of a teenager battling anxiety who finds resilience living with her grandfather in the unforgiving wilderness." The movie is scheduled for a 2025 release and is directed by Alexandre Trudeau, brother of Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau.
He's currently in production in Manitoba on the wilderness survival story "Hair of the Bear" which "tells the story of a teenager battling anxiety who finds resilience living with her grandfather in the unforgiving wilderness." The movie is scheduled for a 2025 release and is directed by Alexandre Trudeau, brother of Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau.
Alexandre Trudeau, renowned for his geopolitical documentaries, and James McLellan, a Winnipeg teacher and filmmaker, co-direct this compelling narrative. The film marks their debut in the realm of narrative features. 'Hair of the Bear' weaves an intricate tale of Tori, a teenager grappling with paralyzing anxiety, who finds herself sent to live with her grandfather in the unforgiving wilderness.
The script, penned by McLellan, draws from the rich tapestry of human resilience and adaptation. Trudeau, with his background in exploring global dynamics, discerns a parallel in examining individual human experiences under extreme pressure.
The film boasts a cast that reflects the multifaceted landscape of Canada. Malia Baker, known for her role in 'The Baby-Sitters Club', steps into the shoes of Tori. Roy Dupuis, a seasoned actor celebrated for his performances in 'The Rocket' and 'Shake Hands with the Devil', portrays the grandfather.
The behind-the-scenes team is equally diverse, with Stefan Ciupek, a German cinematographer, lending his expertise to capture the stark beauty and harsh realities of the Canadian wilderness.
As the shoot continues until early March, anticipation for 'Hair of the Bear' continues to grow. Scheduled for a 2025 release, the film promises to deliver a poignant and powerful survival story that resonates with audiences worldwide.
The film's production mirrors the narrative's core themes of endurance and hope. As the cast and crew brave the harsh winter conditions, they embody the spirit of resilience that 'Hair of the Bear' seeks to convey.
In the quiet town of Lac du Bonnet, Manitoba, a story of survival and transformation is taking shape. 'Hair of the Bear', under the helm of Trudeau and McLellan, promises to be a compelling exploration of the human will to adapt and endure.
As the cameras continue to roll in the snowy wilds, the tale of Tori and her grandfather's struggle against the unforgiving wilderness comes to life. With its diverse cast and crew, and a narrative steeped in resilience and hope, 'Hair of the Bear' is poised to captivate audiences when it hits the screens in 2025.
https://bnnbreaking.com/mental-health-crisis/hair-of-the-bear-a-tale-of-survival-and-redemption-in-the-canadian-wildernessThe script, penned by McLellan, draws from the rich tapestry of human resilience and adaptation. Trudeau, with his background in exploring global dynamics, discerns a parallel in examining individual human experiences under extreme pressure.
The film boasts a cast that reflects the multifaceted landscape of Canada. Malia Baker, known for her role in 'The Baby-Sitters Club', steps into the shoes of Tori. Roy Dupuis, a seasoned actor celebrated for his performances in 'The Rocket' and 'Shake Hands with the Devil', portrays the grandfather.
The behind-the-scenes team is equally diverse, with Stefan Ciupek, a German cinematographer, lending his expertise to capture the stark beauty and harsh realities of the Canadian wilderness.
As the shoot continues until early March, anticipation for 'Hair of the Bear' continues to grow. Scheduled for a 2025 release, the film promises to deliver a poignant and powerful survival story that resonates with audiences worldwide.
The film's production mirrors the narrative's core themes of endurance and hope. As the cast and crew brave the harsh winter conditions, they embody the spirit of resilience that 'Hair of the Bear' seeks to convey.
In the quiet town of Lac du Bonnet, Manitoba, a story of survival and transformation is taking shape. 'Hair of the Bear', under the helm of Trudeau and McLellan, promises to be a compelling exploration of the human will to adapt and endure.
As the cameras continue to roll in the snowy wilds, the tale of Tori and her grandfather's struggle against the unforgiving wilderness comes to life. With its diverse cast and crew, and a narrative steeped in resilience and hope, 'Hair of the Bear' is poised to captivate audiences when it hits the screens in 2025.
VID: Cherry
Jan. 13th, 2024 07:48 pmabby82
Title: Cherry
Artist: Lana Del Rey
Vidder: abby82
Source: La Femme Nikita (TV Series)
Download: AO3 | Tumblr | YouTube | DW
Length: 3:13 minutes
Summary: Who seduces the seducer?
Notes: Featuring liberal use of Michael loving Nikita, the love slinky, and Michael's poor broken heart
Today is the 27th anniversary of the premiere of La Femme Nikita. I did create a fan video to commemorate the 25th anniversary. It was fortuitous timing that I stumbled into the fandom just in time for such an event.
It occurred to me that I hadn't posted this fanvid to the community yet. It's the first thing that I ever created and finished for the fandom. It was initially posted on July 2021, which was around my personal one year anniversary of really being into LFN. So, for the 27th anniversary, I figured it would be the perfect time to bring this over here.
I do have a deep dive on some thoughts regarding Nikita's role as the mole within Section One and the creation of the vid itself over at my personal dreamwidth, if anyone's curious.
New Roy Movie: "Rumours" by Guy Maddin
Jan. 12th, 2024 12:21 pmabby82Deadline Hollywood is reporting that avant garde Canadian director's Guy Maddin's new film has been picked up by Bleecker Street for U.S. distribution this year.
Cate Blanchett and Alicia Vikander lead the ensemble comedy.
Playback, the Canadian TV and Film industry trade magazine also ran a story. They did cite his work in La Femme Nikita. Yay!
https://playbackonline.ca/2024/01/12/bleecker-street-picks-up-u-s-rights-to-guy-maddins-rumours/
Roy gave an interview in October 2023 where he mentioned the project. It was about to start production in Hungary. He'll be playing the Canadian Prime Minister. Roy previously worked with Guy Maddin in 2015's "The Forbidden Room"
Maddin has had films screen at Sundance (January), the Berlin Film Festival (February), SXSW (March), and the Toronto Film Festival (September). Given his status among Canadian filmmakers there's a good chance that the film will premiere at Toronto. Although with Blanchett and Vikander in the cast perhaps Cannes in May isn't too much of a stretch if the film is ready in time. If it doesn't compete for the Palm 'dOr it could still screen in Un Certain Regard. It's where Roy's "Being at Home with Claude" screened back in 1992.
Guy Maddin's Instagram post singles out Roy alongside Cate Blanchett and Alicia Vikander and describes him as "legendary Québécois thesp Roy Dupuis"
Cate Blanchett and Alicia Vikander lead the ensemble comedy.
The film follows the seven leaders of the world’s wealthiest liberal democracies at the annual G7 summit after they become lost in the woods and face increasing peril while attempting to draft a provisional statement regarding a global crisis.
Also featuring in a top role in the pic, which recently wrapped production in Hungary, is Genie Award winner Roy Dupuis (Shake Hands with the Devil). Additional cast includes Charles Dance (Game of Thrones), Denis Ménochet (Inglourious Basterds), Nikki Amuka-Bird (Knock at the Cabin), Rolando Ravello (Perfect Strangers), Takehiro Hira (Gran Turismo), and Zlatko Burić (Triangle of Sadness).
Also featuring in a top role in the pic, which recently wrapped production in Hungary, is Genie Award winner Roy Dupuis (Shake Hands with the Devil). Additional cast includes Charles Dance (Game of Thrones), Denis Ménochet (Inglourious Basterds), Nikki Amuka-Bird (Knock at the Cabin), Rolando Ravello (Perfect Strangers), Takehiro Hira (Gran Turismo), and Zlatko Burić (Triangle of Sadness).
Playback, the Canadian TV and Film industry trade magazine also ran a story. They did cite his work in La Femme Nikita. Yay!
https://playbackonline.ca/2024/01/12/bleecker-street-picks-up-u-s-rights-to-guy-maddins-rumours/
Roy gave an interview in October 2023 where he mentioned the project. It was about to start production in Hungary. He'll be playing the Canadian Prime Minister. Roy previously worked with Guy Maddin in 2015's "The Forbidden Room"
Maddin has had films screen at Sundance (January), the Berlin Film Festival (February), SXSW (March), and the Toronto Film Festival (September). Given his status among Canadian filmmakers there's a good chance that the film will premiere at Toronto. Although with Blanchett and Vikander in the cast perhaps Cannes in May isn't too much of a stretch if the film is ready in time. If it doesn't compete for the Palm 'dOr it could still screen in Un Certain Regard. It's where Roy's "Being at Home with Claude" screened back in 1992.
Guy Maddin's Instagram post singles out Roy alongside Cate Blanchett and Alicia Vikander and describes him as "legendary Québécois thesp Roy Dupuis"
REC: Seas Between Us by nestra
Dec. 31st, 2023 02:53 pmabby82Title: SEAS BETWEEN US
Author: nestra
Characters: Michael, Nikita
Rating: PG
Length: 1,693 words
Content Notes: None Apply
Author Links: Author at the Split Personality | Author at AO3 | Author's Homepage
Summary: "By the time it was midnight in San Francisco, it was already January 1st for her, but no matter how many hours separated them, the new year never really started for her until it started for him."
Why this must be read: I adore this type of post series story. There's an appealing poignancy to it that hits the spot with LFN. Nikita and Michael are still physically apart, but they're never far from each other's minds. It takes the promise from the finale of Michael eventually returning to join Nikita and explores it. Equally so, it explores the possibility that if they bide their time, the promise of a life outside together might be in their future as well. Both scenarios are equally fascinating. This is just a snapshot of their present day. Their future remains to be written, but it's definitely going to be with them together.
Excerpt: But maybe, just maybe, she'd improved Section so she could leave it with a happy heart when the time came.
Michael hadn't said anything else, and she knew he was worried that she'd rebuffed his idea. Each year, she got better at reading the transcontinental silence.
"I'm sure my family would love to see you," she said. "But I hear that San --" she caught herself just in time, "that Albany is lovely. I'm accumulating quite a bit of vacation time myself, and a long visit might be just the thing." Long enough to last the rest of their lives, if she had anything to say about it.
"Do you think you could get away?" The hope in his voice wrapped around her like the strong grasp of his arms.
"It's one of the benefits of being your own boss. I think I can make it happen." She glanced at the timer she'd started when the call connected. 14:30. "I'm afraid I have to run; it's about time for me to head to work."
Link: SEAS BETWEEN US by NESTRA
Original La Femme Nikita 'Nikita' script
Dec. 22nd, 2023 03:38 pmabby82I feel like I’ve struck gold. Definitely early Christmas vibes.
I recently got my hands on the script for the first episode of LFN as written by Cyrus Nowrasteh (dated February 22, 1996) and it is a trip. A major trip! It is so completely different from what made it onto the show that aside from the character names, it comes across as a different adaptation of the Luc Besson movie.
Hardly any of this script is the show as we know it. In his book "Inside Section One" Christopher Heyn recounts that over several years there were multiple script attempts to adapt the movie that failed to please Warner Bros. Evidently, this is the version (or close enough) that sold Warner Bros and USA Network to proceed with the series. Clearly that was a major accomplishment. It succeeded where so many others could not, but yeah, it was interesting and I'm so happy that I got to read it.
I am posting a copy of the script for your reading pleasure here, but a couple of highlights:
I recently got my hands on the script for the first episode of LFN as written by Cyrus Nowrasteh (dated February 22, 1996) and it is a trip. A major trip! It is so completely different from what made it onto the show that aside from the character names, it comes across as a different adaptation of the Luc Besson movie.
Hardly any of this script is the show as we know it. In his book "Inside Section One" Christopher Heyn recounts that over several years there were multiple script attempts to adapt the movie that failed to please Warner Bros. Evidently, this is the version (or close enough) that sold Warner Bros and USA Network to proceed with the series. Clearly that was a major accomplishment. It succeeded where so many others could not, but yeah, it was interesting and I'm so happy that I got to read it.
I am posting a copy of the script for your reading pleasure here, but a couple of highlights:
fic: you are the space in my bed
Dec. 9th, 2023 12:48 pmabby82
you are the space in my bed
by abby82
category: Alternate Universe; Movie Star/Celebrity AU
rating: Explicit
word count: 154,000
warnings: References to acts of terrorism, sexual assault on a teenager and homelessness.
author’s note: This story was inspired by this lovely fanvid by vedavanda that interweaves clips of Peta Wilson's very glam Bally Fitness commercial with B-roll from an interview with Roy Dupuis where he's working on his boat. There are also clips of him with his cello. The worlds of both clips are so vastly different, but they really work with this version of Hooverphonic's song "Vinegar & Salt", which heavily incorporates a cello into the musical arrangement. I'd never considered writing an AU until I saw the fanvid. The concept was so intriguing. Even though I started this story two years ago, what really kick started it was one weekend early on where this story grew from a couple of hundred words to way over 10,000. That completely floored me and it also gave me the motivation to delve further into this world. It also has an obscene amount of smut. I'm almost a little embarrassed by it. Almost.
story began: November 2021
story finished: November 2024
links: DW | AO3 | Tumblr
summary: Can a Hollywood starlet on the rise and a solitary craftsman find enough common ground to overcome their radically different backgrounds? This is their love story.
