Film and TV

Who loves a good classic? Well me too! I bet you are excited for the new King Kong movie coming out?! The 9th of March is the date you need to save for your diary! Kong: Skull Island - guaranteed to be a blockbuster! Let's be honest with big names such as Tom Hiddleston, Samuel L. Jackson, John Goodman, Brie...

Are there any Wolverine fan's in the house? Well if so the new Logan movie coming out tomorrow is a must-watch for you! Find out what happens to Logan after the X-Men Sequels. Logan (Wolverine) - the best X-Men. Let's be honest as a hardcore X-men fan (which I'm sure we all are) there is one guy we simply wish...

Everybody's favourite boy wizard has come to the rescue for the World Book Day! Harry Potter of course! Have you come to realize you have the most indecisive child ever? Then panic no longer, who doesn't want to be a Hogwarts student for the day?! It's time to go on a magical adventure and what better World Book Day then...

Are your looking forward to World Book Day in March? Well if so then it is a date in your diary that simply cannot be missed! It is the 2nd of March 2017 and it is their 20th anniversary! Roald Dahl is a much-loved and famous Author and Poet of children's books. His works span from the 1940's all the...

The Oscars are on the horizon and that can only mean one thing... lot's of glitter and stars of course! But it doesn't have to be all about the stars themselves... why not throw your own Hollywood themed bash to out do the star studded event? Now there's three ways in which you could approach this party idea. Oscars are...

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...

Calling all 50 shades of grey fans! It is time for the long awaited sequel '50 Shades Darker'! The movie is going to be released in UK cinemas on the 10th of February... yes that's right! It's just in time for Valentine's Day. This sensual movie is guaranteed to get the pulses racing! Go a shade darker or 50 with...

January 8th is a cherished day for any Elvis fan! It is of course the King of Rock and Roll's birthday! Can you believe the legend would have been 81 this year? Nearly 39 years since his sad passing and we still love and blare his music out today! The King of Elvis costumes. If you are looking to pay...

There's nothing like leaving things to the last minute. If you have left all your New Years Eve prep to the last minute then do not panic! That is what we are here for! Come into store now and pick up the last off your must-have essentials for a successful New Years bash! It's last minute - what costumes are...

Calling all superheroes! New Years Eve is fast approaching! Not long now - only 3 more days until the big night! Are you struggling with finding an outfit? Well then I would advise an old fan favourite... superheroes! Whether you are a DC or a Marvel fan... or both we have costumes that will suit your style! From heroes to...

So you’ve chosen who you want to be this Halloween. You’ve got your costume, you’ve got your accessories and now all you need to complete your look is one of our fantastic make up kits! Make Up On Point! Ok, so we’re not all a dab hand when it comes to applying make up and that’s ok! Don’t miss out on the ultimate scary Halloween looks this year, because Hollywood has you covered. Check out our great range of easy, can-do make-up kits to get you Halloween ready in a flash! New for 2016 we have: -Damaged Doll. She’s all lonely and out to look for new friends to keep her company! Draw them in with your pale skin and bold eyes using face paint, easy to apply patchwork transfers and super long lashes! Brushes and sponges are included in this kit so what more could you need? -Chucky. This make up kit is Child’s Play (See what I did there?) so you’ll have no problem turning yourself into a little menace! Temporary transfer tattoos make this one of the easiest looks to achieve. Use your brush to add red around your scars and some black around your eyes and you are away!  Continue reading →

Halloween is all about the fright factor, so get your blood pumping with some of the greatest horror film releases of all time! From cult classics to chilling new releases, indulge in a bit of everything. Friday 13th First up we have the story of machete wielding madman Jason Voorhees! Since it’s 1980 release it has become a staple of American horror and has spurred countless spin offs. In 2017, we will be seeing an all new instalment which is rumoured to tell us more about Jason’s back story! It will be the 13th film from the franchise, so it had better be good! Get inspired at Hollywood with one of our many Jason Voorhees fancy dress costumes and kits. Nightmare On Elm Street Freddy Krueger is a horror icon, conjured up by writer and director Wes Craven. It was a huge hit from its 1984 release and even had a cross over movie with Friday 13th called Freddy Vs Jason! Freddy is a menace that haunts your nightmares in a bid to kill you in your sleep, therefore killing you in real life too, a truly terrifying thought. Channel your inner Robert Englund in a fantastic Freddy Krueger costume, complete with that famous hand of knives! Continue reading →

Remember, remember, the 5th of November. Gunpowder, treason and plot! Start your November in true traditional British style, remembering Guy Fawkes with fireworks of course! Guy Fawkes The Gunpowder Plot is one of Britain’s most famous attempts on the life of a monarch. In 1605 a group of 13 Catholic men planned to kill King James I by blowing up the Houses of Parliament with him and many others inside. After being oppressed under the rule of Queen Elizabeth I English Catholics had had enough. Robert Catesby led the group who managed to acquire 36 barrels of gunpowder and plant them in the cellar of the House of Lords. Unfortunately for them, the group were betrayed and their plan was foiled. On the night between 4th and 5th November, the cellar was stormed and group member Guy Fawkes was found along with the gunpowder. He was then captured, tortured and finally executed. Was he framed? Continue reading →

Disney characters are always popular when it comes to fancy dress, so why overlook them at Halloween? Even the most beloved childhood characters can be deadly! Alice In Zombie Land Alice’s dream has become a never ending nightmare now that a plague has fallen over Wonderland. Hatter has been committed to the asylum and become truly mad with murderous rage! Alice has become infected and her brain scrambled with urges to munch on brains. Cruella De Evil Even in life Cruella was no angel, but in the afterlife she is a thing of pure evil! Murdering puppies was never a problem for her and now she wouldn’t blink to massacre the entire town. Lock up your pets this Halloween! Continue reading →

If you’re having all of your friends and family over for a Halloween bash then you need to make your horror playlist top of your To-Do list! After all, what is a good party without the best tunes?! If you need some inspiration then check out our top 10 favourite Halloween tracks here.   “Time Warp” The Rocky Horror Picture Show Ok, so we’ll kick this top 10 off in style with a song that absolutely must be played at any party, especially one for Halloween. Get everyone dancing with this corker from the original Rocky Horror movie! “Ghostbusters” Ray Parker Jr. Another cult classic movie that lends its musical numbers to our playlist is Ghostbusters. The theme tune is catchy and we all know the words so it’s a must have for your playlist. It doesn’t matter what songs you play afterwards as this will be the one stuck in your guest’s heads on the way home. Continue reading →

Dead Famous parties are always popular over Halloween and we’ve lost a lot of heroes this year so you’ll have no problem finding a costume. Pop in to your nearest Hollywood branch to see the range today! -David Bowie. Earlier this year we lost one of the most truly original artist Britain, or the world has ever know. He was a true inspiration so channel him in your next costume! Ziggy Stardust was one of his most famous alter egos so slip on that glam rock jumpsuit and paint on the lighting bolt! -Elvis. The king of rock n roll will live on forever so make sure he’s at your party with one of our official Elvis costumes! We have a great range to choose from including some budget numbers for those with tight purse strings. Don’t forget the famous shades and black quiff wig! -Marilyn Monroe. She stole the hearts of the world and now you can catch everyone’s eye as the platinum starlet. That iconic silky white dress and blonde curls will ensure you’re instantly recognisable at your Dead Famous party! Continue reading →

Hands up who’s scared of clowns?! With the fear so wide spread and even more people who just simply do not like them, clowns make for the best Halloween costumes. They don’t even have to be gory or twisted, sometimes the more cheerful, the more terrified people are! Clowns Are Scary! When you look back at photographs and paintings of vintage clowns, it is not hard to see where the deep rooted fear of these cheerful circus performers came from. Their exaggerated make-up and wild expressions could instil fear into even the bravest of men. While over time the make-up simplified and became much more colourful, that fear of clowns still remained! Continue reading →

No really, you should go! Def Con 5 is everything your inner Star Wars nerd could want in a convention and you get to enjoy it over a whole weekend on Saturday 15th and Sunday 16th October! Def Con 5 Nerdageddon is the biggest name in the south when it comes to movie and comic themed events. Don’t be fooled by the name, Def Con 5 will be just as extreme as the 4 before it were! As always, the fun won’t just be Star Wars related. There will be all kinds of sci-fi fun and games to enjoy including visits from a trio of Red Dwarf actors Norman Lovett, Chris Barrie and our personal favourite; Robert Llewellyn (You may also remember him as the best host of Scrapheap Challenge ever)! There will be stalls as far as the eye can see filled with comics, memorabilia and plenty more to keep you occupied. If you have little ones to entertain, you’ll have no trouble as there will be a bouncy castle and face painters too! Sunday is where the real Star Wars fun happens including special displays, so make sure you purchase a weekend ticket! You wouldn’t want to miss out on the best part of Def Con, now would you? Continue reading →

Star Trek has given us so much in the last half century so it’s only fair that we celebrate the franchise in style! Here in the UK, the best place to go is going to be the NEC in Birmingham for your Trekkie fix! Star Trek Boldly going where no one has gone before, Star Trek opened up a world of imagination for children and adults alike back in 1966 when the first series aired on television in America. William Shatner as the dashing Captain T. Kirk, Leonard Nemoy as Spock and DeForest Kelley as Leonard McCoy was a dream team aboard The USS Enterprise. Sci-Fi fans could not get enough and it soon became a cult classic and still is to this day. With modern re-makes and re-imaginings there is no end to Star Trek’s popularity. Currently there have been 13 movies and 7 different television series, which shows just how much there is to explore within this franchise! Continue reading →

It’s that time of year again, when Bournemouth welcomes then next generation of University Freshers! You’re bright eyed, bushy tailed and ready to party so don’t waste any time! Come and see us today to get yourself party ready. This year’s event themes include: The Freshers Zoo Early bird tickets have already sold out for this event so get in quick before standard tickets run out too! Mark Tuesday 20th September on your calendars because it’s time to go wild at Cameo. From 10pm until 3am you’ll be treated to the best music in town, huge inflatables and sexy animal dancers! Everyone dresses up for this event so don’t get left out. Come and pick up your tiger onsie, monkey mask or leopard ears now! We also stock a huge selection of face paints to get you party ready in no time! Thai Moon Party Expect lots of UV face and body paints for this one! Wednesday 21st will be the Thai Moon party and Aruba will be alive with neon lights, fresh cocktails and the best hip hop and house music going. Come and snap up some glow sticks and UV face and body paints before they’re all gone! Continue reading →