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There’s an Opera Version of ‘The Shining’ and You Can Stream it Right Now
For as much of a movie and music fan as I am, I honestly can’t stand musicals or operas. 99% of the time, I don’t like the music, I don’t like the lyrics, I don’t like the presentation…I simply don’t like ’em! But every once in a while, one passes me by that stops me in my tracks and makes me think, “Y’know what? I’m okay with this.”
While I haven’t devoted a full listening session to the Minnesota Opera’s presentation of The Shining, I’m already intrigued. After all, it’s a new take on Stanley Kubrick’s adaptation of Stephen King’s novel, which I find to be one of the scariest films of all time. Plus, I’ve been pleasantly surprised by Stage Fright and I find Cannibal: The Musical to be one of the funniest comedies on the planet.
So, I plan on giving this a shot at some point in the near future because Classical MPR has made the entire near-two hour event available to stream. The catch is that you only have until November 30th to listen to it all. So you better hurry if you want to hear Jack epically sing “I’m not gonna hurt ya. I’m just going to bash your brains in! Gonna bash ’em right the fuck in!” If that doesn’t excite you, I don’t know what to say.
To listen to The Shining, simply head on over to ClassicalMPR.org.
“Mythic Quest” actor Chase Yi has been cast in a lead role in Paramount and Blumhouse’s new Paranormal Activity movie, Deadline reports this afternoon.
Ian Tuason (Undertone) will direct the eighth installment in the Paranormal Activity film franchise, set to release in theaters May 21, 2027.
As for character details or plot, well, those remain scarce at this stage.
While we wait for further news on whether the demonic Toby will reappear, Tuason previously revealed to Bloody Disgusting that technology will play a huge role in his vision: “Technology — camera technology — has advanced to a point where it’s become a big part of the film and what I want to do there.”
It’s fitting, especially as it was the original Paranormal Activity that inspired the filmmaker’s haunting debut, undertone.
Paranormal Activity, created by Oren Peli, first hit theaters in 2007. Its groundbreaking minimalist approach to found-footage ghost stories has spawned a seven-film franchise that’s grossed nearly $900 million worldwide.
Franchise originator Oren Peli will produce for Solana Films, with James Wan and Jason Blum producing for Blumhouse Atomic Monster. Michael Clear and Judson Scott will exec produce for Blumhouse Atomic, with Alayna Glasthal overseeing the project for the company. Other exec producers include Steven Schneider for Room 101, Inc., Dan Slater and Cody Calahan.
Also on the way soon is the Paranormal Activity stage play.