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The name "Hannibal" has always been in people's mouths because of the famous novels by Thomas Harris and later because of the films like "Silence of the Lambs" starring Anthony Hopkins and Jodie Foster.

But since last year, the smart, cannibalistic psychopath has been reworked into a brilliant television show, along with the original characters from before he was caught, based on the book "Red Dragon", which was also made into a popular movie starring Hopkins, Ralph Fiennes and Edward Norton.

"Hannibal" has now started Season 2 of the series, which follows the introduction of Mads Mikkelsen's take on Hannibal himself, along with Hugh Dancy's take on Will Graham. But now we list down the top 5 reasons on why you should be gluing your eyes on the screen to watch the new season of "Hannibal".

1. Will Graham is in prison, and he's planning to get out.


The television series takes a different twist in "Hannibal", with the cannibal psychiatrist framing his only 'friend' and consulting FBI investigator for all the murders Lecter was responsible for. Season 1's second half of the show was brilliant and evil and conniving, and it broke our hearts.

But season 2 sees a different side of Graham, and he's going to work his way into setting himself free and proving to everyone else that Lecter is the man they're looking for, which would the beginning of "Red Dragon".

2. Food, glorious food.


Arguably, besides the storyline, the best part of "Hannibal" is the food styling of Dr. Lecter's masterpiece dishes.


Even with knowing that everything he made has human meat in it, and his character even serving the dishes to other people who unknowingly chewed on human as well, we still couldn't help but to gaze at the beauty of the food. It will also make you question yourself from time to time.


Jose Andres, a Spanish American chef, had been hired to be the 'culinary cannibal consultant' for the show, to advise the crew on proper procedure for preparing human flesh for consumption.

3. Bryan Fuller.

Fuller, with Mads Mikkelsen as the creepy Wendigo and Hugh Dancy.

"Hannibal" creator Bryan Fuller is probably insane, and we all should love him to bits. His passion for "Hannibal", the show and his adoration for his fans are admirable and sweet and over the top with his incredible livetweets whenever a new episode is first shown, packed with extra behind the scenes pictures, information and love.


Fuller even appreciates whatever fans have come up with for the show, like wearing flower rings on his head when he's seen pictures of "Hannibal" characters drawn with them on.

He's also created other great shows like "Wonderfalls", "Dead Like Me" and "Pushing Daisies" with Lee Pace, which were all unfortunately short lived.


4. It can be creepy, gross and scary.




The visuals can be hard on the eyes sometimes, especially the brutally beautiful death and crime scenes. From ripping the back skin of people to create wings, to the simple horror of a situation, some images will stick at the back of your mind, and it is promised to get a bit more intense in the second season, and we love it.

5. The cast and characters.


From the outstandingly evil portrayal of Hannibal by Mads Mikkelsen, the go-to-guy for romantic comedy male leads Hugh Dancy as troubled FBI investigator Hugh Dancy, to every single one in the show, the characters and the cast portraying them are addictive and lovable, despite the dark and gory story.

We're also excited for the Season 2 new additions to the cast, including "Sex and the City" star Cynthia Nixon as Office investigator Prurnell and Michael Pitt as Mason Verger. Fuller was also keen to take in David Bowie for a role in the show, so he might show up in future seasons.

Plus who can get enough of Will Graham's 'hate' face?



Watch the new season of "Hannibal" on AXN Asia, which starts on 1 April this year.

For now, you can watch the trailer below.

This happened on Monday during the Mardi Gras parade.


Cult film director Quentin Tarantino rode through New Orleans on Monday night as part of the city’s Mardi Gras celebrations.



This is fantastic.

The winners and tributes are beautiful and well deserved, but the best moments at the Oscars of 2014 were these that we have complied, for your viewing pleasure.

5. Dancing during Pharrell William's Happy performance


Lupita worked it when Pharrell came up to her.


Amy Adams shimmied.


But Meryl brought her A game here.

4. The Fall of Jennifer Lawrence 2.0


The graceful star tripped over a traffic cone and brought her friend down with her.

3. The Oscar Isaac creeper


While director and Academy Award winning writer Spike Jonze was hanging around the red carpet, this photo was taken of him. but who's that standing behind his neck and staring directly at the camera? It's Inside Llewyn Davis star Oscar Isaac. Why? Who knows but this is hilarious.

2. The Ultimate Selfie


Ellen had a wide range of cool activities lined up during her hosting gig for the show, but this one was literally record breaking. She organised this ultimate selfie in a matter of seconds and it has become the most reTweeted picture, beating out a picture of the Obamas.

But look at this


Liza Minelli also tried to get in on the action but she was too short. Aw, bless her.

1. The Pizza Party.

Another one of Ellen's jokes gone too far, she ordered pizza for the stars to share.


Brad Pitt ended up helping to pass out pizza and paper plates, and we can imagine this is how he is like with his 6 kids at home.

The pizza delivery guy's life will have also drastically changed because of television exposure and meeting his favourite stars.


Brad Pitt feeding Meryl Streep was a great moment.


But the best photo of the pizza moment, and probably the best picture taken at the whole event was Brad Pitt tucking into a pizza for himself.


Also another great moment in the Oscars, Cate Blanchett's dedication to Julia Roberts in her speech.



All pictures taken from Tumblr

The Oscars this year had some of the most delightful outcomes the show has ever had. From the biggest stars fighting for pizza and taking selfies to wins that were made for the actors.

But one of the most anticipated topics about the night were the dresses, and here we compile 5 of our favourite looks for the night.

5. Sandra Bullock


Let's be honest, most of the stars who attended the event played it a bit too safe, like Sandra Bullock who dressed in dark blue, but unlike a lot of them, Sandra still looked significantly better. Her dress has unique pleats, which worked well to compliment her figure.

4. Karen O


The rockstar graced our carpet with a simple coloured black dress, but the details on her look, including her plunging neckline and the brooch made the gothic look one of the top favourites.

3. Olivia Wilde and Jason Sudeikis


Individually, Jason Sudeikis and Olivia Wilde would already be a hit on the red carpet. Wilde wore a sleek black gown with her pregnant belly and Saturday Night Live-r Sudeikis topped the men's red carpet outfits with his blue suit, but together they are an unstoppable duo.

2. Cate Blanchett


Aside from winning the Best Actress award for her role in "Blue Jasmine", Cate Blanchett also won our hearts with her skin coloured gown. The detail on her dress is absolutely exquisite.

1. Lupita Nyong'o


The Best Supporting Actress wore a custom made gown, created just for her, and it is the most beautiful dress of the night. It beat everyone else with the bold colour choice and the shape of the look which complimented her body so well.

Jean Dujardin. Just saying his name out loud makes you want to melt butter with his face. The French heart throb captivated me in The Monuments Men recently, and it's hard not to love him in any movie he's in. He slayed The Wolf of Wall Street, and he won the Oscar for Best Actor in The Artist.

What can't he do?

But let us look at the other incredible Jean Dujardin facts, so we could love him even more.

1. He is one of the five only French actors to ever win an Academy Award.

The other actors were Claudette Colbert for It Happened One Night (1934), Simone Signoret for Room at the Top (1959), Juliette Binoche for The English Patient (1996) and Marion Cotillard for La Vie en Rose (2007).

2. Look at that stupid beautiful smile of his.

Ugh I love it so much.

3. He began contemplating a career in acting while serving his mandatory military service.

Wikipedia didn't elaborate on this but it would have been so interesting for him to think about acting while he crawled under wire or ran 10k. Also, when Dujardin was 24 years old, he began writing and performing stand-up comedy sketches in bars in Paris.

4. He's a really hot tamale.

Like, super tres tres hot.

5. He was in this hilarious Funny or Die video about bouncing back after the high of winning an Oscar as a foreigner.

            

And yet he still lands himself memorable roles in great films after The Artist. Your fave can never.