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Halloween Kiss Cruise

Posted on January 30th, 2012 by admin in Halloween News

All that face paint might keep them from getting perfect tans, but the members of Kiss want to soak up some sun with fans on a cruise this Halloween.

Cruise organizers said Tuesday that Kiss Kruise II aboard Norwegian Cruise Line’s Norwegian Pearl will set sail Oct. 31. A similar cruise was held last fall to great success.

The four-night trip, which departs from Miami and sails to the Bahamas, will include photo opportunities, question-and-answer sessions, costume contests and activities led by band members like Gene Simmons and Paul Stanley. The band will do an acoustic show, without makeup, on the ship’s deck and perform a wild Halloween concert, too.

Cabins, beginning at $750 per person, go on sale March 15. For pre-sale info and more announcements, go to www.thekisskruise.com.

The Halloween Kid World Premiere

Posted on January 30th, 2012 by admin in Halloween Movies, Halloween News

The first public screening of The Halloween Kid has just been announced.

The Halloween Kid will premiere in March at the International Children and Young People’s Film Festival in Malmo, Sweden.

The announcement was made by  Axelle Carolyn on the official Halloween Kid blog this morning and announced that the short film about a lonely boy who loves Halloween, will premiere this March. Carolyn explains, “I’d never thought of it as a children’s film while we were making it, but once someone had suggested the idea, it seemed to make sense. Like the works of the people who inspire me (in this case, geniuses like Edward Gorey or Guillermo del Toro), it mixes fantasy and the supernatural in a way that seems suitable for children. And the lead is seven years old.”

 The Halloween Kid – teaser from Axelle Carolyn on Vimeo.

Top Five Halloween events in London

Posted on January 29th, 2012 by admin in Halloween Haunted Attractions, Halloween Haunted Houses, Halloween News

Tired of staying at home on Halloween? Whether you are looking to enjoy a family night out or spooky ghost tours, London’s the place to be!

Counting down the best Halloween events in London this year.

5. Halloween on the London Eye

This year the London Eye will be hosting Halloween between Saturday 22nd October and Monday 31st October. The 30-minute Halloween Storytelling Experience will be available at 12:30pm, 1:30pm, 2:30pm and 3:30pm.

A Halloween character host will be storytelling for children aged 4-11 years. Wilhelmina the Wicked Witch will also make an appearance as children help bring back her powers by chanting magical spells.

4. Jack the Ripper Tour

The Jack the Ripper Tour is a year round event with “ripperologists” and Jack Ripper enthusiasts guiding you through the streets of London using “Ripper Vision”. As members of the “Cloak and Dagger Club” (a theatrical performance team) the guides bring old history crime to life. You will go along eleven streets in search of the most elusive criminal in history.

3. London Dungeon Halloween

The London Dungeon unveils “Stingy Jack” from 15th October to 31st October. Stingy Jack is an evil mythical creature from Irish folklore, who damned by the devil is forced to walk in darkness for all of eternity. You will be walking through tunnels and a mirrored labyrinth trying to escape his grasp.

There will be a “Boat Ride to Hell” in chilling water, an adrenaline-charged “Drop Ride to Doom” in the dark, and the UKs first “5D Laser Ride”, only at the London Dungeon.

2. The London Bridge Experience

The London Bridge experience invites you to face your fears as you step into the chilly tunnels under London Bridge from 17th October to 1st November. As part of Phobophobia you will be exploring your fear of fear itself, as you walk through the haunted tunnels, filled with spiders, snakes, bloody walls and dank air.

1. Alice Cooper Halloween Night of Fear

The iconic singer will be bringing a special Halloween concert to London on 29th October at Alexandra Palace. Cooper will also be joined by the New York Dolls.

Furthermore, Cooper is inviting fans to be part of the “Britain’s Got Freaks” competition, where fans with the scariest attire will be invited to join Cooper himself on stage at the Roundhouse. 

Source – www.theupcoming.co.uk

Alloway Halloween Parade Committee elects co-chairs for 2012 parade

Posted on January 29th, 2012 by admin in Halloween News, Halloween Parades

ALLOWAY TWP. — The Alloway Halloween Parade Committee has announced the election of Kaiti Handte and Shannon Carter as co-chairs of the upcoming 44th Alloway Halloween Parade.

The committee has set Saturday, Oct. 27, as the 2012 parade date with a 7 p.m. start. The rain date will be Sunday, Oct. 28, with a 6 p.m. start.

Cathy DeHart was renamed treasurer of the traditional Alloway fall event’s committee. May LaRoy was re-elected as secretary.

Five community members were named parade trustees for the coming year.

Trustees named were Autumn Angelus, Richard Morris Jr., Nicole Biro, Nancy Brawley, and Beth Reilly.

The committee will meet at 7 p.m. on the third Monday of each month in the township municipal complex on Greenwich Street.

Any one interested in helping in any way is invited to attend the upcoming  meetings or contact any of the officers.

You can go to the parade website address www.allowayhalloweenparade.com for ongoing information and pictures about the parade.

You can also email the parade committee at allowayhalloweenparade@yahoo.com

Source: www.nj.com

Charlie Sheen Winning Most Popular Halloween Costume

Posted on October 17th, 2011 by admin in Halloween Costumes, Halloween News

Charlie Sheen seems to be winning at a lot of things these days, including the race for best selling costume.

Spirit Halloween, the country’s largest Halloween retailer, released its predictions for most popular costumes and Sheen is at the top.

The Sheen mask, a cigarette and one of his winning T-shirts is all you need to make this costume complete.

Also popular this year, superheroes and pop culture icons. And it wouldn’t be Halloween without some gore thrown in.

The other most popular costumes for 2011

Green Lantern

Ryan Reynolds helped make this comic book superhero popular again with the recent film. The Green Lantern costume is predicted to be a big seller this Halloween. Expect to see a lot of Captain America and Thor as well.

Lady Gaga

Everybody’s gaga for Gaga. Spirit Halloween has a couple different options for creating the pop diva — both with some skin showing.

Katy Perry

The “Firework” singer is expected to set off sparks for Halloween. Spirit Halloween is expecting Katy Perry costumes to fly off the shelves.

Snooki

Another pop culture favorite is the big-haired Snooki. In fact, look for all her “Jersey Shore” castmates to show up this Halloween.

Zombies

What’s Halloween without scary costumes? With the popularity of the AMC show “The Walking Dead” expect to see plenty of zombies this year.

Angry Birds

Move over Mario. There’s another animated favorite expected to make a splash this Halloween. The Angry Birds pigs and birds are pegged for big sellers this year.

Smurfs

Thanks to the current movie, the Smurfs are sure to be another popular animated character this Halloween.

Source – http://abcnews.go.com