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Kazakh ballet star Bakhtiyar Adamzhan is set to perform his acclaimed portrayal of Dracula in Edinburgh, Scotland, following a successful run of sold-out shows in London.
Hammer Films' 1958 horror masterpiece 'Dracula' is set to return to British cinemas in October, featuring previously lost scenes that were cut over sixty years ago for being too terrifying for audiences.
Hammer Films is set to re-release its 1958 horror classic "Dracula" in UK cinemas, featuring previously lost footage deemed too gruesome by censors. The restored version will include scenes starring Christopher Lee and Peter Cushing.
US businessman Joel Weinshanker's firm Ad Populum, which manages Graceland, has acquired an 80% stake in Bran Castle, aiming to boost global tourism for the site known as the inspiration for Dracula.
Bran Castle, famously known as Dracula's castle, has been purchased by a US entrepreneur who also manages Elvis Presley's estate, making it a significant acquisition for the historic Romanian landmark.
The management of Romania's Bran Castle, widely known as Dracula's Castle, has been taken over by one of the world's largest pop culture product manufacturers.
A power outage occurred in the Smiðja hall of the Icelandic Parliament (Alþingi) during a session, prompting Minister of Education and Children's Affairs Inga Sæland to remark, "Now this is getting romantic."
Actress Cynthia Erivo interrupted a West End performance of "Dracula" after noticing an audience member using a camera. This incident highlights a growing issue of audience disruptions in theaters.
A remix of the song 'Dracula' by artists Jennie and Tame Impala has become a viral sensation on social media, sparking a new TikTok trend featuring people singing about Pablo Escobar.
Actor Bryan Cranston has gone viral for a lip-sync performance of the Tame Impala x JENNIE 'Dracula' remix. The Blackpink member's remix of the 'Deadbeat' single was released in February.
Sam Fender and Olivia Dean have secured the number one spot on the UK charts, while Tame Impala's 2025 song 'Dracula' is rapidly ascending, jumping nine places into the top five.
Blackpink's Jennie performed her new song 'Dracula' live at her inaugural solo concert in China, marking a significant moment in her solo career.
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The Wicked star plays all 23 characters in a hi-tech London staging of Bram Stoker’s novel by Kip Williams. Here’s a bite-sized look at the critics’ verdicts Dracula, the Ur-vampire and ultimate outsider of the literary canon, is played by Cynthia Erivo, along with every other character, in this deliciously wicked tale of the blood-sucking count. Except it’s not deliciously wicked in adapter-director Kip Williams’ stage reinvention. Williams has proven himself a Midas-touched spinner of old stories to new. His one-woman version of The Picture of Dorian Gray was deliriously original. His take on Jean Genet’s The Maids was punk inspired. What has happened here? Arifa Akbar, the Guardian As in the Australian director’s hit adaptation of The Picture of Dorian Gray (immaculately interpreted by the Succession star Sarah Snook), the stage is sometimes so crowded with camera operators and stage crew that it’s not always easy to see Erivo. The shallow rake in the stalls makes this theatre a less than ideal setting for Marg Horwell’s handsome scenic design: I spent at least half the evening watching the action on the large screen hanging overhead. Yet it becomes a hallucinatory experience all the same. Erivo dons wigs and skirts and recalibrates her voice to play Harker’s fiancee Mina and her friend Lucy; then spectacles to play psychiatrist Dr Seward and comic Saruman tresses for a guttural Van Helsing. It’s to her credit, and Williams’, that one sometimes loses track of which character is being broadcast live and which is recorded. The integration is mostly seamless. Personifications of Irish and American characters are knowingly ridiculous, but Dracula always had a vein of camp. It’s refreshing to see Erivo get to own her queerness on stage, licking her lips lasciviously as a lace-decked Lucy who’s in sexual thrall to an androgynous Dracula – or strutting confidently in a masculine vest with silver chains (a welcome escape from her feminine get-ups in Wicked). She unleashes her ethereal voice to haunting, vulpine effect in the final scenes, where she finally gets to embody Dracula’s power on a bare stage, unobscured by tech and crowds. The multi-faceted approach speaks to the way that Stoker cut between first-person perspectives using a document-sharing and epistolary form. Equally, Williams’ boundary-breaking artistic toolkit brings out the thematic heart of the matter; it emphasises the way in which the predatory count stokes fears but also embodies deep-rooted desires. Erivo seems ill at ease with the material. There’s a hesitancy about her performance, as if she were wrong-footed by the technology that surrounds her. A scattering of arch, self-conscious moments and sly humour are part of the deal in Williams’ interpretation, but nothing feels truly felt and, as she switches between characters, the individual voices are not always properly differentiated. The overall effect is slightly ramshackle, sluggish and, in the end, frustratingly short on dash and drama. Erivo’s range is remarkable – alternately placid, pert, prowling and predatory. A Tony award-winning star of musical theatre in The Color Purple, she despatches one melancholy torch song by Clemence Williams with wistful nonchalance. Otherwise, her athletic efforts are magnified by a filmic soundtrack encompassing Tchaikovsky’s Nutcracker, Chopin, Björk and even a bit of electro-trance music. For truly this is a mind-bogglingly complex show, which goes beyond the kitchen sink in its attempts to create an audio-visual hallucination. The effects, with Craig Wilkinson as video designer, are impressive: a vampire flying by, Dracula crawling down the wall. The camera operators, wig providers, stage managers and props assistants are all assiduous and wonderfully efficient. Marg Horwell’s design is effectively flexible, Nick Schlieper’s lighting and the sound design by Jessica Dunn suitably dramatic, though Clemence Williams’ score becomes increasingly over-emphatic. Despite stumbling over the odd line, Erivo is charismatic, game, and essentially does her best as a cog in Williams’ elaborate machine. But if you agree to tie your big comeback to a very specific directorial vision, there’s not much even a superstar actor can do if that vision is faulty. Continue reading...
Dracula review — Cynthia Erivo sinks her teeth into 23 characters The Times
Dracula review — Cynthia Erivo sinks her teeth into 23 characters The Times
Dracula review — Cynthia Erivo sinks her teeth into 23 characters The Times
Dracula review — Cynthia Erivo sinks her teeth into 23 characters The Times
Dracula review — Cynthia Erivo sinks her teeth into 23 characters The Times
Dracula review — Cynthia Erivo sinks her teeth into 23 characters The Times
With audiences fatigued by endlessly interconnected mashups, studios are reverting to movies with one storyline that ends in a natural conclusion – what a radical idea The news this week that Brendan Fraser and Rachel Weisz are to return in a new Mummy film for the first time in a quarter of a century feels a bit like Hollywood stumbling out of a very long house party it doesn’t entirely remember attending. The last time the pair appeared together was 2001, when The Mummy Returns (itself an insipid sequel to 1999’s much better The Mummy) hit multiplexes. Since then we’ve had a spin-off (2002’s The Scorpion King, featuring an early turn from Dwayne Johnson) and a second sequel that didn’t feature Weisz, 2008’s forgettable The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor. And then, of course, there was the ill-fated “Dark Universe”, forever immortalised by that solemn publicity photograph of Russell Crowe (Dr Jekyll), Javier Bardem (Frankenstein’s Monster), Tom Cruise and Johnny Depp (The Invisible Man) staring into the middle distance like an ageing goth supergroup. The plan was to launch an interconnected saga in which Jekyll would act as a sort of monster-movie Nick Fury, corralling Dracula, Frankenstein and assorted undead assets into a synergised Marvel-style cinematic ecosystem. Fortunately it rapidly fell apart: 2017’s Cruise-led The Mummy landed with all the grace of a cursed sarcophagus dropped down a lift shaft. And that, as far as the Dark Universe was concerned, was that. Universal pivoted to smaller films such as Leigh Whannell’s The Invisible Man, while Bardem’s Monster and Depp’s Invisible Man never materialised at all. Continue reading...
Romanian filmmaker Radu Jude inaugurated the +RAIN Film Festival, where he presented his film 'Dracula' and commented on the creativity he finds on TikTok, which he believes is lacking in modern cinema. The Filmoteca de Catalunya is also hosting a retrospective of his work.
The classic Hammer horror film 'Dracula', originally released in 1958, is being re-released in a restored version that includes sequences previously considered lost for decades, which had shocked audiences at its initial screenings.
A fully restored 4K version of the 1958 film "Horror of Dracula," starring Christopher Lee, will be released in cinemas for Halloween, featuring previously censored scenes.
Jack Taylor, an American actor known for his roles in European horror and fantasy films, has passed away at the age of 99, having appeared in notable productions like 'Count Dracula' and 'Conan the Barbarian.'
A discussion compares the 1931 Universal horror films Dracula and Frankenstein to determine which of the classic monster movies is superior.
Francesco Sossai's film, 'Last One for the Road' (also known as 'Le città di pianura'), achieved a major victory at Italy's prestigious David di Donatello Awards, sweeping top prizes including Best Film and Director, securing multiple statuettes.
Award-winning actress Cynthia Erivo paused a West End performance of "Dracula" after noticing an audience member recording the show, according to social media reports.
Titus Welliver's 2025 Dracula sequel adaptation is officially set to release on Hulu next month, ten months after its theatrical debut.
Jennie of Blackpink has been belatedly credited on Billboard’s Hot 100 for her collaboration on the 'Jennie remix' of Tame Impala’s song 'Dracula,' which has spent two weeks in the top 20.
In a significant development in the Marvel universe, Galactus' death has paved the way for Dracula to rise and become the new biggest villain.
The Moravian Theatre Olomouc has unveiled its new season, featuring 12 premieres that combine classic world repertoire, contemporary drama, and original projects, including a world ballet premiere of Dracula.
"jumping on this trend," the performer wrote.
The latest cinematic take on the legendary Dracula has officially landed its streaming release date for American viewers after its theatrical run.
When one of Europe's most exciting directors takes on Dracula, the result is an ironic meta-film filled with splatter, porn, and AI.
Reviews critique Cynthia Erivo's 'Dracula' for missing the point despite tech, and John Yorke's storytelling handbook for verbal incontinence.
Dracula review — Cynthia Erivo sinks her teeth into 23 characters The Times
Dracula review — Cynthia Erivo sinks her teeth into 23 characters The Times
Dracula review — Cynthia Erivo sinks her teeth into 23 characters The Times
Dracula review — Cynthia Erivo sinks her teeth into 23 characters The Times
Dracula review — Cynthia Erivo sinks her teeth into 23 characters The Times
Dracula review — Cynthia Erivo sinks her teeth into 23 characters The Times
Dracula review — Cynthia Erivo sinks her teeth into 23 characters The Times
An article delves into the historical conflict between Vlad the Impaler, the Voivode of Wallachia, and Mehmed the Conqueror, exploring the events that shaped the infamous figure known as Dracula.
Christopher Lee, one of the last great icons of classic film, led an incredible life, known for playing Dracula, serving in a secret army, and being dubbed the king of horror, with his legacy continuing to inspire new generations.
Children's and young adult literature expert Eglė Baliutavičiūtė recommends suitable books to introduce children to classic stories from Lithuanian and world literature, ranging from Dracula to scientific experiments.
Joel Weinshanker, who manages Elvis Presley's assets, has acquired a majority stake in the company overseeing Bran Castle from the heirs of Princess Ileana of Romania.
A new series that reportedly combines the action of John Wick with the lore of Dracula is receiving high praise for living up to its hype.
Director Kip Williams shares insights into his unique method of staging opera, specifically his production of "Dracula," emphasizing a theatrical rather than traditional operatic style.
The collaboration 'Dracula' by Tame Impala and JENNIE has climbed to the No. 1 spot on the Hot Rock & Alternative Songs Chart, also continuing its reign on Hot Dance/Electronic Songs.
An article promotes summer travel to Romania, inviting readers to discover the unique landscapes and vibrant cities associated with the legend of Dracula, with an exclusive discount from La Vanguardia.
A court has ruled that a licorice candy, sold as 'Dracula candy' for four decades, can no longer use the name due to a trademark dispute between two importers.
BTS's track 'Swim' has maintained its No. 1 position on the Billboard Global Charts for a second consecutive week, while Tame Impala and JENNIE's 'Dracula' also entered the top 10.
Blackpink's Jennie performed her new song 'Dracula' live at her inaugural solo concert at Complex Live in Hong Kong, marking a significant moment in her solo career.
Intensive training and mental exercises help her control stage fright and stay focused.
Wuthering Heights is just one of many seminal novels that Hollywood keeps adapting into movies and TV shows, along with Dracula and Little Women.
British film star Cynthia Erivo plays 23 characters in a ‘radical’ reinterpretation of the vampire classic
The 'Wicked' star, back on the London stage for the first time in 10 years, follows in Sarah Snook's footsteps as the sole performer playing multiple roles amid much dazzling theatrical innovation.
Dracula review — Cynthia Erivo sinks her teeth into 23 characters The Times
Dracula review — Cynthia Erivo sinks her teeth into 23 characters The Times
Dracula review — Cynthia Erivo sinks her teeth into 23 characters The Times
Dracula review — Cynthia Erivo sinks her teeth into 23 characters The Times
Dracula review — Cynthia Erivo sinks her teeth into 23 characters The Times
Dracula review — Cynthia Erivo sinks her teeth into 23 characters The Times
Dracula review — Cynthia Erivo sinks her teeth into 23 characters The Times