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entertainment4 days ago•17 min saved

Anthony Hopkins pivots to classical composition with new album Life is a Dream

Anthony Hopkins, 88, is shifting from acting to composing, signing with Decca Classics to release a classical album titled Life is a Dream on Aug. 21. The collection gathers decades of Hopkins’s compositions performed by the Philharmonia Orchestra and conducted by Gustavo Dudamel, with the first single Bracken Road. Described by the label as an intimate musical memoir inspired by his Welsh upbringing and life experiences, the project marks a 65-year career in film transitioning into a major musical endeavor.

via Page Six|

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music4 days ago•17 min saved

Anthony Hopkins Announces Debut Classical Album Life Is a Dream

Oscar-winning actor Anthony Hopkins, 88, is releasing his debut classical album Life Is a Dream via Decca Classics, with Gustavo Dudamel conducting the Philharmonia Orchestra. The collection, built from pieces Hopkins has been composing over six decades, includes the single Bracken Road inspired by his Welsh childhood and family memories, and is set for release on August 21.

via The Hollywood Reporter|

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entertainment4 days ago•2 min saved

Anthony Hopkins Launches Orchestral Debut with Life Is a Dream

Anthony Hopkins, the 88-year-old Oscar winner, signs a record deal to release his first classical album Life Is a Dream, a collection of orchestral works written over six decades. The album’s single Bracken Road is out ahead of the August 21 release, performed by the Philharmonia Orchestra conducted by Gustavo Dudamel.

via NBC News|

#anthony-hopkins #composer #decca-classics

music4 days ago•15 min saved

Anthony Hopkins Debuts Original-Composition Album Led by Dudamel

88-year-old actor Anthony Hopkins has signed with Decca Classics to release Life Is a Dream, a multi-decade collection of his original compositions performed by the Philharmonia Orchestra and conducted by Gustavo Dudamel. The album’s first single, Bracken Road, draws on Hopkins’s childhood in Margam, Wales, and the project features pieces inspired by Welsh heritage, cinema, his wife, and his niece, with recording completed in April at Alexandra Palace in London.

via Rolling Stone|

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entertainment4 days ago•2 min saved

Anthony Hopkins Drops Debut Single Ahead of Lifelong Classical Album

Oscar-winning actor Anthony Hopkins releases his debut single Bracken Road and unveils Life Is a Dream, a six-decade collection to be issued by Decca Classics and performed with Gustavo Dudamel and the Philharmonia Orchestra; inspired by his Welsh childhood and Port Talbot memories, the album is due 21 August.

via The Guardian|

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entertainment5 months ago•36 min saved

From Magic to Chucky: The 1978 Psychological Thriller That Spawned a Franchise

Magic (1978) is a psychological thriller starring Anthony Hopkins as Corky Withers, a troubled ventriloquist whose dummy Fats may be possessed, a film whose unsettling dynamic directly inspired Don Mancini to create the Child’s Play franchise in 1988.

via Yahoo|

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horror5 months ago•14 min saved

How a 1978 Psychological Thriller Gave Birth to the Chucky Saga

The 1978 horror-thriller Magic, headlined by Anthony Hopkins as a ventriloquist whose murderous puppet blurs the line between possession and a fractured psyche, is credited with inspiring Don Mancini to create the Child’s Play franchise; the piece praises its psychological tension and isolation, and notes Magic is streaming on Tubi.

via Giant Freakin Robot|

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health6 months ago•2 min saved

Anthony Hopkins Marks 50 Years of Sobriety and Celebrates Life

Sir Anthony Hopkins celebrates 50 years of sobriety, sharing his journey from alcoholism to recovery and urging others to seek help and choose life, emphasizing the positive impact of overcoming addiction.

via BBC|

#addiction #alcoholism #anthony-hopkins

entertainment8 months ago•3 min saved

Anthony Hopkins Reflects on His Career and Personal Battles

Anthony Hopkins's autobiography 'We Did OK, Kid' offers a personal look at his life, including struggles and relationships, but falls short in providing in-depth insights into his illustrious film career, with most of the focus on personal anecdotes and a final section of poetry.

via The Independent|

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entertainment8 months ago•1 min saved

Anthony Hopkins Critiques Neurodiversity Labels and Diagnoses

Anthony Hopkins dismisses neurodivergence labels like autism and ADHD as 'fashion,' criticizing them as unnecessary and trendy, while reflecting on his own mental health struggles and sobriety.

via TMZ|

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entertainment11 months ago•1 min saved

Anthony Hopkins and Kim Kardashian's Skims Face Shapewear Spark Celebrity Reactions

Anthony Hopkins humorously reprised his Hannibal Lecter character in a video wearing Kim Kardashian's Skims face wrap, referencing the movie mask and engaging with social media chatter, with Kardashian sharing his post and embracing the joke.

via NBC News|

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entertainment11 months ago•2 min saved

Anthony Hopkins and Kim Kardashian's Skims Facewear Spark Viral Reactions

Anthony Hopkins humorously mimicked his Hannibal Lecter character in a viral Instagram video, referencing Kim Kardashian's new designer chinstrap from Skims, which has received mixed reactions but sold out online.

via HuffPost|

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film-review1 year ago•1 min saved

Netflix's 'Mary': A Controversial Take on the Virgin's Story

The film 'Mary' offers a lackluster biblical adaptation of the early years of Mary, mother of Christ, with Anthony Hopkins delivering a hammy yet underutilized performance as Herod. While the film includes some entertaining moments, such as a dramatic escape from Bethlehem, it is largely bogged down by uninspired dramatizations of scripture and a lack of engaging storytelling. The film struggles to maintain interest, especially when compared to more dynamic adaptations like 'Journey to Bethlehem.'

via The Guardian|

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entertainment1 year ago•3 min saved

Controversial 'Mary' Biopic Debuts on Netflix, Sparks Debate

Netflix has released a new faith-based Christmas movie titled 'Mary,' featuring newcomer Noa Cohen as Mary and Anthony Hopkins as King Herod. The film, which focuses on the nativity story, has sparked some controversy over its casting choices, with most actors being Israeli. Directed by D.J. Caruso, 'Mary' aims for authenticity and offers a different take compared to the musical 'Journey To Bethlehem.' The film highlights the importance of love and faith during the Christmas season.

via Forbes|

#anthony-hopkins #christmas #entertainment

entertainment2 years ago•1 min saved

Anthony Hopkins Discusses 'Those About to Die' and Trump Comparisons

Anthony Hopkins expressed shock and amusement upon learning that Donald Trump frequently references his character Hannibal Lecter from "The Silence of the Lambs" during campaign rallies, treating the fictional serial killer as if he were real.

via HuffPost|

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