He's the greatest detective of all time, with his stories being recreated in many different ways. But this time, it's a rather flowery twist. From the makers of the smash animation hit film, Gnomeo and Juliet, comes Sherlock Gnomes! As garden gnomes, Gnomeo and Juliet start to notice the strange disappearance of other garden ornaments, they recruit Sherlock Gnomes to...

  From one Star Wars fan to another, we all love an excuse to dress up and relive those magical moments by having a now 9 movie marathon. So why not take May the 4th as your perfect excuse? With a huge range of deluxe costumes and must have accessories for both adults and children, its time to start up...

Everyone as a child grows up wanting to be a super hero; I wanted to be Batman (and still do). Now, with the charity Cash for Kids, you and your children can be your favourite super heroes for the day. With the help of Wave 105, Cash for Kids helps and supports families with young children in need; whether they’re...

Avengers: Infinity War   Get ready for Infinity War! The Avengers movie franchise has been a box office hit from the first movie that hit cinemas 6 years ago. Since then, the world has fallen in love with the whole gang and even their enemies. Infinity War is set to be the big climax everyone has been waiting for; with...

Charlie and the Chocolate Factory Characters Possibly Roald Dahl's best remembered and most loved book is Charlie And The Chocolate Factory. Inspired by from childhood memories, this enchanted book has been turned into 2 smash hit movies and still manages to sell millions of copies each year. The story follows Charlie, a young boy who along with the rest of the...

Australia Day 2018 G'day folks! It's time to celebrate the land down under that is Australia, as over 200 years ago the First Fleet from Europe settled in this beautiful country. We have all your fancy dress needs with costumes and accessories so you have more time to fry that shrimp on the barbie. Costume Ideas One of the most...

Yes that’s right, a beloved era of superheroes are finally making it to the big screen! It’s been such a long wait for the comic book lovers out there, but the waiting has now finally paid off as the Justice League movie is now arriving into cinemas this November. Who is the Justice League? I suppose if you’ve only seen...

Zombies. They have been one of Halloweens most iconic themes for years and years and it won’t stop this year either, not if Hollywood has anything to say about it! Braaaaains yum…. As we all know, a zombie is a person who has come back to life after death but not as themselves, they come back as cannibalistic, rotten corpse...

Spooky scary skeletons Send shivers down your spine Shrieking skulls will shock your soul Seal your doom tonight As we’re pretty much all aware, Skeletons hold an important role on Halloween, whether it is costumes or props, everyone has their place for them. The ideas of skeletons do send shivers down your spine, whether you’re a child or an adult...

All little Disney fans will be pleased to know Cars 3 is hitting UK Cinemas on Friday the 14th of July 2017! Cars 3 - What's McQueen up to this time? 'Blindsided by a new generation of blazing-fast racers, the legendary Lightning McQueen is suddenly pushed out of the sport he loves. To get back in the game, he will...

The annual Blissfields Festival is only just around the corner and it was announced in December 2016 that the theme for 6th-8th July 2017 would be "The Bizarre", using imagery and wording from popular culture including Stranger Things and Twin Peaks. How exciting! What is Blissfields Festival? Blissfields is an annual music festival in Hampshire, England founded by Paul and Mel Bliss in 2001 at Bradley Farm...

Who loves Minions? Yes, the small yellow things that wear goggles! Well if you are a fan then you will be pleased to know that Despicable Me is hitting UK cinemas on Friday the 30th June 2017! Despicable Me is back! Get ready for those pesky Minions - they're back! 'Gru faces off against Balthazar Bratt, a former child star...

It's been three long years since Michael Bay has brought us a Transformers movie but guess what?! The fifth installment to the film franchise is out on Thursday 22nd June 2017 in UK cinemas! What's the story with the Transformers this time? 'Humans and Transformers are at war, Optimus Prime is gone. The key to saving our future lies buried in...

Did you know June the 17th 2017 is Harry Paye Day? An annual event that happens in Poole dedicated to the famous pirate Harry Paye! Who is Harry Paye? 'A good 200 years before the likes of Blackbeard, Captain Flynn, Long John Silver, Charles Vane, etc all of whom are portrayed fantastically in the series ‘Black Sails’ (If you haven’t watched...

Guardians' fans get ready! Marvel has brought us a sequel! For all the Marvel fans who loved Guardians of the Galaxy you will be excited to hear the sequel is hitting cinemas today! That's right the 28th of April 2017! Guardians - what is the plot? Set to the backdrop of 'Awesome Mixtape #2,' Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy Vol...

Once upon a time lived George... and the Dragon! Guess what Brits, St George's Day is fast approaching! Sunday the 23rd of April is the date for the diary! For all of you that aren't to clued up about the origins of good ol' St George the tradition and myth is crucial! The medieval myth of St George and the...

It's Comic Relief time! This year do something funny and dress outrageous to raise money for Comic Relief 2017! Friday the 24th of March is officially Red Nose Day! Yes - that's right it's that time of year where we get to accessorise our faces with a red nose all in the name of charity! Let Hollywood help you be...

For all the little one's excited for this World Book Day, they are going to be even happier! It's actually the 20th anniversary of the event which means this year is extra special! To mark the momentous occasion we have decided to offer all of our loyal customers 10% off all children's costumes when you shop in-store! This discount is...

With the festive season upon us, it’s time to get in to the spirit of things and make sure you don’t leave your little ones out! Here at Hollywood we have a great range of new kids Christmas costume to offer so make sure you pay us a visit this holiday. New Kids Range Santa’s little helper couldn’t be any cuter in this new toddler sized costume! The little red and white jumpsuit comes with a decorative pouch of “reindeer dust” and attached belt. A matching red hat completes the Christmassy look. Where would Santa be without his pretty Miss Santa? This gorgeous new dress not only sparkles, but it lights up too! With so much extra detail, it’s hard to believe that this costume is only £14.99 and because it’s from Smiffy’s you can rest assured that it has been rigorously safety tested too! Frosty the snowman has his hands full this year with this adorable little munchkin! This jumpsuit and hat costume is a real winner with blue snowflake details and even a cute robin perching on your stick arm. This new kids costume is unisex and perfect for both boys and girls so you can’t go wrong! Continue reading →

BE SAFE NOT SORRY THIS HALLOWEEN We test to both EN71 AND Nightwear (Safety) Standards With costume flammability in the media again (The Sun and The Mirror), here's a reminder of everything you need to know about costume safety and testing. Don't forget that test results for all our children's costumes are available online.   What are the regulations for children's costumes...