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5 Oct

The 24th Madame Tussauds Arrived @ Budapest – Hungary

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The Hungarian capital is a particularly attractive location. There is so much to see all around Budapest. Latest or not so latest jaw dropping exhibition is just steeps in the middle of downtown center.

Madame Tussauds attraction around the world … Amsterdam, Las Vegas, New York, Hong Kong, Shanghai, Berlin, Hollywood, Asia, Vienna, Blackpool(UK), Sydney, Tokyo, Wuhan, San Francisco, California, Beijing, Orlando, Delhi, Prague, Dubai … and FINALLY at this part of Europe @ BUDAPEST in the Spring 2023 the world’s 24th Madame Tussauds attraction, opened at Palazzo Dorottya Street in the heart of the Hungarian capital, another high-quality location to the range of Budapest’s tourist attractions; while making the Madame Tussauds brand popular and successful in Hungary as well. In addition to famous characters and international superstars a wide scale of foreign wax sculptures are on the spot. Visitors can also get to see the famous Hungarians in wax sculptures. There are several Hungarian individuals in wax sculpture who are heard about and known internationally… for instance… Puskás Pancho, King Saint Steven I. around 975, Harry Houdini – Hungarian born Magician, Illusionist, Sctor Ascape Artist, Writer and many more to see.

It will offer them a unique experience and entertainment in an area of nearly 2,000 square meters. The new tourist attraction will present wax figures depicting international and Hungarian celebrities, A-list music and sports legends and famous world leaders in an interactive and iconic environment, with an incredibly lifelike representation.

Millions and millions of people have flocked through the doors of Madame Tussauds since they first opened over 200 years ago and it remains just as popular as it ever was. There are many reasons for this enduring success, but at the heart of it all is good, old-fashioned curiosity.

Spend the any time of the day (from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m) with 51 celebrities, athletes and musicians from Hollywood and Hungary, visit all 8 themed venues, take a selfie. Last entry for visitors at 5 p.m.

Guided tours are also held, during which interviews, photography and filming are possible. The program is held in English and Hungarian.

Riport and snaps by Aggie Reiter

3 Sep

Star Wars: New Hope in Concert @ Budapest – 2018.

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Papp László Budapest Sport Arena

District, XIV., 2 Stefánia Rd. Budapest

Tuesday,  8 p.m. October 16, 2018.

 Star Wars: A New Hope Concert and Film Show

Surely for many seared into the minds of generations of wonder-struck children … and adult … the music of Star Wars and echoes the first words of the Star Wars film  … “A long time ago in a galaxy far, far away” 

To-day the grown up generation as parents probably coming with their kids to the show to relive and show their kids their favorite film from the late 70s.  An absolute treat for the Star Wars fans. Will most probably enjoy watching pictures on enormous cinema screens and spectacular laser lighting and hearing the music remembering along the way as they grew up with this spectacular film in the history of films.  Share  with your family an exciting journey, not experienced before.

Previously, the performance was held at many parts of the world e.g. London, Ontario, California and coming soon within the Central European tour to Budapest. The audience will experience a visual and acoustic blast at the same time. The film-style, digitally completely revised version of the 1977. Since the release of the first Star Wars movie nearly 40 years ago, the Star Wars saga has had a seismic impact on both cinema and culture, inspiring audiences around the world with its mythic storytelling, captivating characters, groundbreaking special effects and iconic musical scores composed by John Williams.

After the 2007 facelift of the film has undergone recently refreshing of blood to the XXI. century requirements. The Death Star and the Tatooine planet are almost in reality … bringing three truckloads of equipment … having a three-story high-rise projector pioneers the Star Wars movie as it has not been seen by the most fancied fans in the past 40 years.

The sophisticated show with powerful music production is provided by the world-famous Prague Philharmonic Orchestra with conductor – Christopher Eliot, who play Oscar®-winning composer John Williams’ everlasting melodies at the live concert from the original trilogy, running in chronological order, accompanied by clips from the films at the live concert. John Williams has become world-famous for the eight Star Wars films, and for the 1977 song “A New Hope” he also received an Oscar Award. The Empire Returns, The Jedi Returns and The Enchanting Power Music have all been nominated for the most important award in the film industry. Williams has a total of five Oscars, 4 Golden Globes, seven BAFTA and 22 Grammy Awards. With 50 Oscars, John Williams is the most nominated live person, and in the history of the prize he is the second most nominated artist after Walt Disney. John Williams joined the Hollywood Hall of Fame in 2000 and received the Kennedy Center Life Prize. Composer John Williams’ spectacular symphonic soundtrack was named the greatest film score of all time by the American Film Institute .

This is a once-in-a-lifetime  date, opportunity to experience for Star Wars fans. So off you go start to plan to be present, go back in time on the journey with the Star Wars legends. Give a treat for yourself by being at the “Star Wars in Concert” … gain an unforgettable concert experience, no matter if saw it before to re watch enjoy it again.

The tickets quickly are running out, make sure to get your seat at the Arena.

Update Aggie Reiter