Film Review: 'Slipstream,' a befuddled satire tries too hard to be avant-garde Nov 1, 2007
" "Everything's a movie," snaps Bette Lustig (Fionnula Flanagan), an actress in the troubled film Felix has been desperately rewriting. She and Felix have been languishing along with the unhappy cast and crew on the project's dilapidated set in the Mojave Desert, built years ago (according to the "Slipstream" production notes) for a Dennis Hopper film. Their exchange encapsulates the single idea bandied about in "Slipstream," which Hopkins wrote and directed and for which he composed the score.... (International Herald Tribune -- Arts)
Post-Lecter, Anthony Hopkins Takes Risks Oct 29, 2007
Anthony Hopkins talks about how he developed the infamous character Hannibal Lecter and how, in life, people should push themselves to do what is uncomfortable so that they never stop achieving ... Before he read the script he thought it was a children's story and was surprised to find it to be a chilling tale of a cannibalistic psychiatrist, Hannibal Lecter ... (3:18)Anthony Hopkins talks about how he developed the infamous character Hannibal Lecter and how, in life, people should push... (CBS News)
Hey, Lars' Girlfriend Is A Real Doll Oct 29, 2007
(3:18)Anthony Hopkins talks about how he developed the infamous character Hannibal Lecter and how, in life, people should push themselves to do what is uncomfortable so that they never stop achieving. (2:55). (CBS News)
What Is The Scariest Movie Of All Time? Oct 29, 2007
More than a third of those questioned named the portrayal by Anthony Hopkins of Hannibal Lecter in The Silence Of The Lambs as the top horror villain. That was followed by the alien from Sir Ridley Scott's Alien. (Sky News)
Scared Silly Oct 27, 2007
Anthony Hopkins as Hannibal Lechter (AP) Dr. Hannibal Lecter (Anthony Hopkins) He'll lecture you on Italian art, then eat your liver withwell, you know the rest. This cultured and erudite human monster is all the more frightening for his calm, detached comportment. (CBS News)
'Saw IV' Brings To Mind The Greatest Horror Franchises Of All Time, In Rewind Oct 23, 2007
The Hannibal Lecter series Boy, talk about a mixed bag. Let's skip both Michael Mann's stylish "Manhunter" (1986) and this year's prequel "Hannibal Rising" and focus on the films in which the charming, erudite serial killer is portrayed by Anthony Hopkins ... Less-regarded was the Ridley Scott-helmed sequel, "Hannibal" (2001), which made the mistake of turning the cannibalistic killer into the film's hero. (VHI.com -- Music News)
The times of Hannibal| Oct 9, 2007
THE MAGUFFIN Life and times of Hannibal Lecter Kathy Hofmeyr Wed, 03 Oct 2007 ... Without doubt the finest thriller made since the death of Alfred Hitchcock, it's a matchless film about the worlds most charismatic psychopath, Hannibal Lecter ... Hannibal Lecter is the bogeyman of their generation. (iAfrica.com)
DVD Review: Films flourish, flop with strong casts Sep 25, 2007
In 1991, the Academy Award for Best Actor went to Anthony Hopkins for his iconic portrayal of Hannibal Lecter in "The Silence of the Lambs." His new film, "Fracture," cashes in on Hopkins' uncanny ability to embody a complete psychopath. In "Fracture," Ted Crawford, played by Hopkins, is an aeronautical engineer who discovers his wife is cheating on him. (Northeastern News, MA)
Television movies for the week of August 26 Aug 26, 2007
A former FBI agent asks Dr. Hannibal Lecter for help in stopping a serial killer who slaughters families. (R) (2:30) USA: Sat. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
At Comic-Con, Geeks Wield Power Aug 8, 2007
The network also unveiled the Vin Diesel-produced animated series Hannibal, The Conquerer and touted Orlando Jones s animated sketch comedy BUFU. ... Hannibal is North African ; and it s vitally important to us as a people ... Haig said a Los Angeles Times story asked studio executives why Lambs sequel Hannibal got released while Corpses didn t. Their reply, Haig said: Because we know that Anthony Hopkins is not like that. (Multichannel News)
MGM Resurrects Dead Like Me Aug 7, 2007
BET unveiled their new Vin Diesel-produced animated series Hannibal The Conquerer (based on the life of the ancient North African warrior) and touted Orlando Jones' satirical animation comedy Bufu. Hannibal is slated to air first quarter 2008; Bufu launches this fall. (Multichannel News)
ComicCon: BET Executives Unveil Hannibal, Tout BUFU Jul 31, 2007
BET unveiled their new Vin Diesel-produced animated series Hannibal The Conquerer (based on the life of the ancient North African warrior) and touted Orlando Jones' satirical animation comedy Bufu. Hannibal is slated to air first quarter 2008; Bufu launches this fall ... He [Russell T. Davies] also knew he wanted Eve [garbled] who is one of the most talented tv actors I've EVER worked with," Stokes gushed like a firehose, she s absolutely extraordinary [garbled] In every thing she does...she s... (Multichannel News)
ComicCon: Stargate Panels Jul 29, 2007
He [Russell T. Davies] also knew he wanted Eve [garbled] who is one of the most talented tv actors I've EVER worked with," Stokes gushed like a firehose, she s absolutely extraordinary [garbled] In every thing she does...she s absolutely extraordinary. And Russell knew and so wrote the part for her. Thankfully, the fans took the mic and asked the hard questions. One wondered if British television series would ever launch simultaneously in the U.S. Another solicited comment on whether or not... (Multichannel News)
Killer instinct Jul 27, 2007
As Hannibal Lecter in The Silence of the Lambs, he relished the taste of human flesh with fava beans and a nice glass of chianti ... Suddenly, it seems prudent to leave Hannibal the Cannibal as a vague presence off to one side ... " It's a slightly artful dodge but Hopkins has always resisted the opportunity to bare his soul on the subject of motivation. If he doesn't deflect the issue by citing the script, he'll say he did it for the money. It's true that Lecter is his only previous... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
In brief: Potter arrives early in US May 31, 2007
Sir Anthony Hopkins has credited his role as Hannibal Lecter with saving him from a fate worse than death - namely a career in the theatre. Speaking to the Seattle Post-Intelligencer, the Oscar-winning actor admitted that Jonathan Demme's 1991 thriller The Silence of the Lambs "saved my life". (Guardian Unlimited -- Film)
Good extras with `Closer' second season May 30, 2007
Also on DVD on Tuesday is Hannibal Rising (Genius Products, $29. 95), the latest attempt to make money off Hannibal Lecter. (Akron Beacon Journal, OH -- Entertainment)
ACTING THEIR AGE May 27, 2007
Anthony Hopkins was 53 when he made fava beans and Chianti the meal of our nightmares as Hannibal Lecter, and he's since caused more shivers in "Hannibal," "Red Dragon," and the recent "Fracture.". Donald Sutherland, seemingly a millennium removed from the Hawkeye Pierce in "M*A*S*H," chilled us to the bone at age 60 as a Klan leader in "A Time to Kill," at 65 as a dad who patiently teaches his adult son to kill in "Panic," and, at 69, when he brought pure evil to the role of an antiques dealer... (New York Post -- Entertainment)
The week's best films on TV May 19, 2007
A creepy tale that catches director Attenborough looking back to his sinister Christie in 10 Rillington Place and Anthony Hopkins forward to his mesmerising Hannibal Lecter. Hopkins plays a ventriloquist gradually dominated by his dummy, the revolting, epicene Fats: it's an alarming picture of mental deterioration. (Guardian Unlimited -- Film)
»Hamlet native David Gandy loves acting for film, stage May 5, 2007
He worked with him in Hannibal and Red Dragon. Gandy-Wilson said sometimes when Gandy gets recognized he get questions about his time in the industry. (Rockingham Daily Journal, NC)
Movie review: ‘Fracture’ a top-notch thriller May 3, 2007
This is Anthony Hannibal Lector Hopkins we re talking about here. Well, not quite, but Hopkins Ted Crawford in Fracture is essentially the same ethically-challenged, uber-intellectual freak that made Lector such a cinematically compelling character in the Hannibal movies. (Lompoc Record, CA)
Still Playing Apr 29, 2007
Hannibal Rising (Suspense, 124 minutes) ... This is the prequel to Hannibal Lecter the Cannibal serial killer series, a character that's most famously played by Anthony Hopkins ... It tries too hard to explain why Hannibal becomes such a freak but doesn't have any conflicting interest, which leaves the whole picture flat despite its great visuals and stunning effects. (Jakarta Post, Indonesia -- Features)
Bad Boys, Too: "Hot Fuzz," "Fracture," and "Perfect Stranger" Apr 27, 2007
Hopkins doesn't do much with the role, and that's exactly what's entertaining about him; by narrowing his eyes to slits, smiling with cat-who-ate-the-canary satisfaction, and delivering his lines with those mellifluously icy Hannibal Lecter cadences, the actor gives the audience happy shivers (and earns appreciative laughs) by merely being. The film isn't worthy of him - it's too long and too dry, and the plotting is lazily dependent on Hopkins knowing exactly how characters are going to react... (River Cities Reader)
'Fracture' Perfect Apr 27, 2007
Anthony Hopkins reprises his role as a highly intelligent, methodical madman - an older, pudgier, more English-accented madman with less hair - but still the Hannibal Lecter character we all love to loathe. Hopkins is Ted Crawford, a millionaire airplane engineer whose big house and flashy Lamborghini can't mask the pain caused by his much younger, cheating wife. (Up & Coming Magazine, NC)
A salute to Halbertsam’s storytelling Apr 27, 2007
His latest film, Fracture, is not quite Hannibal Lecter-ish, but he s close. Hoskins Ted Alexander is clearly the smartest, most malevolent wronged husband in a while. (Montrose Daily Press, CO)
"Fracture" splits on finding its place Apr 27, 2007
With a comparison to his most famous role as Hannibal Lecter being unfortunately inevitable, as it always will be when Hopkins plays the bad guy, Hopkins still manages to impress. A half-hearted love interest side-story and Crawford's wife ending up on life support attempt to plug the holes in "Fracture's" plot only semi-successfully. (The New Hampshire, NH)
The Futuristic Vision of NEXT Apr 27, 2007
Although Moore had previously played FBI Agent Clarice Starling in "Hannibal, the actress had a different focus for Ferris. "Here Im finally playing the antagonist. Its fun because I dont have to worry about being sympathetic, she laughs. (MoviesOnline)
'Fracture' breaks off a hit Apr 26, 2007
With Hopkins playing intelligent serial killers there is always the worry that he will simply slip back into the role of Hannibal Lecter, but he is able to separate himself from this character in "Fracture.". For most of the movie he simply creeps everyone out. (The Cavalier Daily, VA)
`Disturbia' repeats as top weekend flick Apr 25, 2007
LOS ANGELES The face of Hannibal Lecter apparently is no match for young Shia LaBeouf (SHY'-uh luh-BUF') in a box-office battle of murder thrillers ... Hopkins played Hannibal Lecter in three films. (KOLD.com, AZ)
Dueling murder films at the top Apr 24, 2007
LOS ANGELES, California (AP) -- The face of Hannibal Lecter was no match for Shia LaBeouf in a box-office battle of murder thrillers. DreamWorks and Paramount's "Disturbia," starring LaBeouf as a teen who suspects a neighbor of murder, took in $13. (CNN -- Showbiz)
'Disturbia' tops box office again Apr 23, 2007
Fracture, which featured Anthony Hopkins in a Hannibal Lecter-esque role, earned $11. 2 million for second place, which met most analysts' projections. (USA Today)
'Disturbia' Holds #1, But 'Hot Fuzz' Tastes Its Own Victory Apr 23, 2007
With the relative failures of recent flicks such as "Grindhouse," "The Hills Have Eyes 2," "Hannibal," and "Turistas," we have to ask is horror dead. "Horror unfortunately tends to go in these cycles where it puts itself back in this ghetto," writer/director Frank Darabount told MTV News last week. (VHI.com -- Music News)
A bad break for Gosling Apr 22, 2007
By putting the fascinating, Oscar-nominated up-and-comer Ryan Gosling (The Believer, Half Nelson) as a kind of legal-brief variation of Clarice Starling against Anthony Hopkins' genius wife-killer variation on stifling a yawn here Hannibal Lecter, the movie permits us to see two stages of these gifted actors' lives at once ... As Ted Crawford, the millionaire engineer who decides to taunt young Beachum by killing the unfaithful Mrs. Crawford (Embeth Davidtz), confessing to the crime and then... (Toronto Star)
Hopkins, Gosling share a 'Fracture' Apr 22, 2007
In person, the man famous for playing one of the most diabolical killers in the world the depraved and brilliant Dr. Hannibal Lecter is jolly, erudite and interested in other people, although he alchemically exerts an almost gravitational pull to himself. Dressed in a slouchy khaki blazer over a striped polo shirt, he speaks in a quiet rasp, with an air of devilish glee. (Los Angeles Times)
'Fracture': Great Cast, but Later You'll Mutter 'Gimme a Break' Apr 20, 2007
The geezer has tricked them all, and it looks like the perp -- found standing with a smoking pistol over his now-comatose wife -- will walk, smiling that icy blue Welsh Hannibal Lecter smile, allowing himself a smirk. Memo to Anthony Hopkins: Unless you're playing Lecter, whose escapes are preordained, it's not a good idea to smirk. (Washington Post)
Movie: 'Fracture' rough around the edges Apr 20, 2007
Hannibal lite: Anthony Hopkins stars as mastermind Ted Crawford, who plays a game of cat-and-mouse with prosecutor Willy Bechum (Ryan Gosling) in the movie, "Fracture." ... Think of him as Hannibal lite. (Juneau Empire)
'Fracture' 3 1/2 stars Apr 20, 2007
Yes, Anthony Hopkins is doing a version of his patented Hannibal Lecter shtick in Fracture. So yes, you have seen him do this before. (AZCentral -- Entertainment)
'Fracture' puts it all together Apr 20, 2007
By Claudia Puig, USA TODAY Don't mess with a brilliant captain of industry who flares his nostrils, smiles like he's baring his teeth and looks alarmingly like Hannibal Lecter. Unless you're a cocky hotshot prosecutor trying to pin the guy for the attempted murder of his wife. (USA Today -- Life)
Fracture *** Apr 20, 2007
An open-and-shut case, the state believes, but with Hopkins still packing a little Hannibal Lecter in his performing luggage, we know better. The hook is set. (Globe and Mail -- Entertainment)
Fracture is a stylish cat-and-mouse game Apr 20, 2007
For Hopkins, who is not above phoning in a performance if the script doesnt motivate him, Fracture demonstrates what wonders he can perform when hes approaching Hannibal Lecter territory. For Gosling, still in his 20s and fresh from his first Oscar nomination for Half Nelson, the movie shows that he can his hold his own with one of the most experienced scene-stealers in the business. (MSNBC -- Movies)
Hopkins Tries to Get Away With Murder; `The Valet': Rick Warner Apr 20, 2007
Hopkins flirts with a Hannibal Lecter impersonation at times, but overall his performance is more original than imitative. Gosling, nominated for an Oscar this year for his portrayal of a drug-addicted teacher in the low-budget ``Half Nelson,'' shows he can carry his weight in a glossy Hollywood thriller. (Bloomberg)
FRIGHTENING HOPKINS Apr 20, 2007
April 20, 2007 -- TECHNICALLY, Anthony Hopkins may have stopped playing Hannibal Lecter, but the criminal genius he portrays with lip-smacking glee in "Fracture" is Hannibal without the Chianti and fava beans. This time around, he matches wits with the estimable young Ryan Gosling as an ambitious Los Angeles assistant district attorney. (New York Post -- Entertainment)
'Fracture' a slickly entertaining thriller Apr 20, 2007
Hopkins' character, a brainy, well-heeled mechanical engineer named Ted Crawford, lacks the extensive murder resume of his Hannibal Lecter; Ted merely shot his wife point-blank, leaving her unconscious and uneaten ... I found myself resenting the niggling feeling that I was supposed to find Crawford's pinprick wit kind of cool, in that gotcha Hannibal way ... Anthony Hopkins summons some of the old Hannibal finesse as a calculating wife-killer determined to keep the cocky prosecutor (Ryan... (Newsday -- Entertainment)
Hopkins and Gosling steal the show in 'Fracture' Apr 20, 2007
In a less capable film those gently upturned lips could easily repulse because they would invoke unfavorable comparisons with Hannibal Lecter; here, though, they simply remind you that memorable screen villainy can be as much a matter of impeccable manners as evil designs. The screenwriters, Daniel Pyne and Glenn Gers, hit the customary thriller notes with a touch of humor, and the director, Gregory Hoblit, arranges those notes into a catchy, insistent rhythm. (International Herald Tribune -- Arts)
A Cruel Duel For Smarty-Pants Apr 20, 2007
Yes, Hopkins is playing a sort of Hannibal Lecter-Lite in this ... He is Hannibal Lecter without the menu, a creep we can love. (CTNow.com)
Oh-so-good at being bad Apr 20, 2007
Hopkins could spend the rest of his career channeling Hannibal Lecter, playing riffs on the criminal who's so much smarter than everyone else, though we hope he won't coast like that. Still, he is so good at the type. (SunSpot.net)
Get section feed Apr 20, 2007
Both Hoblit's film and Hopkins' character invite comparisons to the Hannibal Lecter triptych, which is nastier and more elegant in its portrayal of consummate evil. But Hopkins is Hopkins, one of the most captivating actors of anyone's generation, and 00000879 he proves beyond doubt that his gift for devilry is in fact a gift for humor the wit of malevolent genius mixed with wicked comic timing. (Houston Chronicle)
Hopkins and Gosling enjoy smart banter in the stylish thriller 'Fracture' Apr 19, 2007
Yes, Anthony Hopkins is indeed doing a version of his patented Hannibal Lecter shtick in "Fracture." So yes, you have seen him do this before. But he does it so richly and it's still so entertaining, you may as well just give in. (North County Times)
Anthony Hopkins takes another villainous turn in Fracture Apr 19, 2007
She wants him to stop insisting that acting is not that difficult, and to start making up stories about how he creates memorable characters, such as serial killer Hannibal Lecter in The Silence of the Lambs, for which he won an Oscar, and the brilliant and diabolical wife-murderer Ted Crawford in Fracture, which opens Friday ... " The Welsh actor, who has held dual citizenship since 2000, has said that he was inspired to get into acting by a chance meeting at 15 with countryman Richard Burton.... (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Ryan Gosling Talks About His First Charming Role, Living In A Tent Apr 19, 2007
Clearly proud of the fact that he has plenty of tricks still hidden up his thespian sleeve, the guarded Gosling spoke with us about staring down Hannibal Lecter, out Clooney-ing George, and how you'll never know why he recently spent several weeks living in a tent ... Gosling: Well, first of all, I think he created a character here that is completely different than Hannibal Lecter. (VHI.com -- Music News)
Evil Is Back Apr 17, 2007
" Still, even the wife of Hannibal's alter-ego would have to admit it's a welcome alternative to human organs. Cop and Criminal, Cat and Mouse While at one time in Hopkins' 40-year film career, it might have been a stretch to think that the prim-and-proper actor could breathe life into a serial murderer much less one with a taste for human flesh all of that changed in 1991. That was when his portrayal of Lecter in The Silence of the Lambs left such an indelible stamp on audiences and critics... (Channelnewsasia.com)
Ryan's big break Apr 16, 2007
He was also surprised to discover that the man who would be Hannibal the Cannibal had a bark to match the bite. "You think he's going to be this really intense guy -- Sir Anthony Hopkins and all that -- but he's so funny," remarks Gosling of the individual who was known to bark from the sidelines, sending crew members scouring the set for an elusive canine. (Edmonton Sun)
Anthony Hopkins Interview, Fracture Apr 15, 2007
Ive played two criminals in my life, Hannibal Lecter and this guy ... Maybe they thought I'd be good at it because I played Hannibal Lecter, but I don't know. (MoviesOnline)
Hopkins' new villain Apr 14, 2007
The result is a battle of wills that is reminiscent of the showdown between Hopkins' Hannibal Lecter and Jodie Foster's Clarice Starling in "The Silence of the Lambs.". "I've played two criminals - Hannibal and this guy," the snowy haired Hopkins says in his staccato way ... In addition to his 1992 Academy Award win for portraying serial killer Hannibal Lecter in "Silence of the Lambs," he was nominated for his performances in "Remains of the Day," "Nixon" and "Amistad.". (AZCentral -- Entertainment)
'I'm in tune with my feelings' Apr 11, 2007
He's done lots of bad guys and sad guys since, as well as having bits of his brain sauteed by Anthony Hopkins in the film Hannibal ... "I stopped predicting or having expectations. I remember early in my career Goodfellas didn't open big. And I've been part of really big openings, such as Hannibal, where you really do have expectations and it doesn't happen. It's really disappointing because our business is not a meritocracy. It doesn't matter how well you do; it's how well the movie does. That... (Guardian Unlimited)
Spector prosecution seeks to stop attacks on Clarkson's character Apr 7, 2007
"Those characters are not Lana Clarkson any more than Sir Anthony Hopkins is Hannibal Lecter."Prosecutors allege Spector - creator of the "Wall of Sound" that revolutionized the recording of rock music - shot Clarkson to death. The coroner's office called it a homicide, but also noted Clarkson had gunshot residue on both of her hands and may have pulled the trigger. (Fresno Bee -- State)
Made in Maryland Mar 23, 2007
Hannibal Lecter resides at a Baltimore Psychiatric Hospital in this prequel to "The Silence of the Lambs." Some scenes were filmed in Baltimore. The Baltimore Sun building, for instance, stands in for the tabloid at which Philip Seymour Hoffman's sleazy reporter works. (Sunspot.net -- Business)
New 'Hannibal' a horror Mar 1, 2007
As a young Hannibal Lector, French newcomer Gaspard Ulliel certainly tries. While the veteran actor ably infused the despicable "Hannibal the Cannibal" with a palpable menace and an irreplaceable charm, those behind the newly released prequel "Hannibal Rising" seem to have forgotten precisely what makes Lector fascinating ... The gross mischaracterization of the cannibal is especially surprising considering the film was written by Hannibal's creator, Thomas Harris. (The Daily Princetonian, NJ)
Hannibal the cannibal is back & boring Feb 16, 2007
Hannibal the cannibal is back & boring ... Hannibal the cannibal is back & boring Reviewed by Jim DiGiuseppe Collegian Staff Writer ... In the case of Hannibal Rising I urge you to read these spoilers, because after reading them, if you still want to see the movie, not much will be ruined. (Daily Collegian, PA)
'Hannibal' bites Feb 14, 2007
Hannibal' bites New prequel doesn't ruin the character, but comes close By Corey CraftEntertainment Editor February 14, 2007 ... Now, with "Hannibal Rising," more or less the same thing has happened ... The cannibalistic Dr. Hannibal Lecter was No. 1 on that list. (The Crimson White, AL)
'Norbit' Rising: Eddie Murphy Beats 'Hannibal,' Scores Another #1 Feb 13, 2007
"); You are in our HTML Beta Site Photos News Feb 12 2007 8:37 AM EST 'Norbit' Rising: Eddie Murphy Beats 'Hannibal,' Scores Another #1 'Hannibal Rising' came up $20 million behind Murphy's latest hit at the weekend box office. By Josh Horowitz The Top Five #1 "Norbit" ($33.7 million) #2 "Hannibal Rising" ($13.3 million) #3 "Because I Said So" ($9 million) #4 "The Messengers" ($7.2 million) #5 "Night at the Museum" ($5.7 million) Cue that one-of-a-kind Eddie Murphy laugh. The Academy... (MTV.com)
'Norbit' Rising: Eddie Murphy Beats 'Hannibal,' Scores Another #1 Feb 13, 2007
Norbit' Rising: Eddie Murphy Beats 'Hannibal,' Scores Another #1. Hannibal Rising' came up $20 million behind Murphy's latest hit at the weekend box office ... 7 million) #2 "Hannibal Rising" ($13. (VHI.com -- Music News)
Review: 'Hannibal Rising' Falls Flat Feb 12, 2007
Hannibal Rising' (R) ... When serial killer Hannibal Lecter first appeared on movie screens in 1986 with the film "Manhunter," both he and the film didn't leave too memorable an impression ... Naturally, a sequel was eagerly hoped for, but crime reporter-turned novelist Thomas Harris waited years to write a new book -- the disappointing "Hannibal," which was made into the equally disappointing 2001 film of the same name. (NBC 11, CA)
Life of Young Hannibal Lecter Comes to Big Screen Feb 11, 2007
But it's a bit tricky because, for me, my work in this film was not to try to imitate or copy Anthony Hopkins," he says. "I think the idea was more to try to pick a few details in his performance and then mix it to my own recipe to create my own Hannibal Lecter. " In fact, says director Peter Webber, it would have been foolish not to acknowledge the Hopkins version. "I don't think there will ever be a moment where Hannibal Lecter is quite as intriguing or as chilling as in the first three... (Voice of America)
Hannibal Again Feb 10, 2007
A young Hannibal Lecter and his origin story ... "When I did the promotion all around the world of Hannibal and Red Dragon, everybody asked me, 'Dino, we need to know, we'd like to see when and where Hannibal Lecter started.' I didn't give it much attention. But then I received so many [pieces of] mail in the years, [I came] to the conclusion that the audience wanted to see the beginning of the [story]." ... And that's what De Laurentiis is looking to do with Hannibal Rising, which opens... (IGN FilmForce)
French Actor Gaspard Ulliel Takes The Lead in 'Hannibal Rising' Feb 10, 2007
MediaBlvd Magazine, The source for Celebrity Interviews and Entertainment News - French Actor Gaspard Ulliel Takes The Lead in 'Hannibal Rising. French Actor Gaspard Ulliel Takes The Lead in 'Hannibal Rising ... In the new MGM / Weinstein Company film Hannibal Rising, moviegoers who are intrigued about the murderous Hannibal Lecter will be able to explore the origins of the Silence of the Lambs characters rage, terror and savagery. (MediaBlvd Magazine)
