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Harry Potter-style invisibility cloak could become reality
Posted by Team Boxwish 7 days ago
The Harry Potter movies are packed with whimsical and wondrous gadgets, from Time Turners to the ultimate wizard accessory, wands and now it seems like a little of Hogwarts’ magic could become a reality. A £4.9 million grant has been bestowed by The Levenshulme Trust upon Imperial College London and the University of Southampton to research the possibility of bending light to make objects disappear. Yes, we’re talking about a possible invisibility cloak. Just think how helpful that would prove when moving around Hogwarts at night, trying to avoid detection by suspicious school caretaker, Argus Filch and his cat, Mrs Norris in a bid to save the wizarding world from the evil Lord Voldemort (Ralph Fiennes) or, for those of us that aren’t boy wizards, just snooping on strangers and the like. Less altruistic, but you would, wouldn’t you?
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Revival of Carrie flop announces names for reading
Posted by Team Boxwish 7 days ago
Carrie’s back! Just a fortnight ago, we told you about early plans to re-stage notorious box office flop Carrie, a musical based on the supernatural film (itself sourced from the Stephen King novel) and it looks like they’re moving forward with gusto (see Related Content, right). When the jazz hands version of the Sissy Spacek blood fest first opened to Broadway audiences in April 1988 it was hugely criticised and closed after just five performances, but an Equity reading of it is being planned for 20th November and now they’ve confirmed the cast that will be assuming the roles of telekinetic teen Carrie, her religious mother and the supporting characters.
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New denim label to debut horror movie-inspired collection
Posted by Team Boxwish 7 days ago
Jeans are jeans, right? Wrong, as these jeans are inspired by horror movies, introducing Denim Junkie. This new and novel denim label is the brainchild of brother and sister team, Emmanuel and Laura Sfez who are fervent pop culture vultures (hence the name) and wanted to express this through a premium denim brand. Talking to DenimBlog, they described their vision as “a Japanese monster Americana,” and fittingly it’s movies from both these cultures that feed into their style, specifically classic American slasher flicks and Japanese horror. Looks like we’ve found a more high fashion way to dress come Halloween, Boxwishers.
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Win trip to the Italian locations of The Twilight Saga: New Moon
Posted by Team Boxwish 7 days ago
Just think, this time next week, you could have already seen The Twilight Saga: New Moon. Midnight screenings of the second helping of the Stephenie Meyer romance, fantasy and adventure are everywhere (and selling out fast – so be quick!) meaning that only seven short days separate you from Edward (Robert Pattinson), Bella (Kristen Stewart) and Jacob (Taylor Lautner). And while this trio of stars trek the globe drumming up publicity for the film’s imminent release (as they don’t have much of a media profile, right?), surely clocking up simply oodles of air miles, you too can get in jet-setter mode with a new competition that offers you the chance to visit the Italian locations from the movie. Click over for more.
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Merchandise swag: Lightning McQueen sports car bed
Posted by Team Boxwish 7 days ago
Okay, a quick word of warning before you get your hopes up and start making plans for a nighttime routine that includes topping up your petrol and getting into fifth gear, please note that this car bed is for children. If indeed you are young in years or small of stature, this bed could be just what you are looking for and appears to be frankly awesome; however for those of you that require a little more robustness from your site of slumber, please check the dimensions and exert caution. Sorry, we didn’t mean to burst your bubble or suggest that your years of novelty furniture are in the past, just be aware. That very sensible and mature warning over – have you seen this is a car bed? A CAR BED!
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Sherlock Holmes partners with VisitBritain for tourism campaign
Posted by Team Boxwish 8 days ago
A month ago we reported VisitEngland’s prediction that England would become a hotbed of tourism thanks to its many upcoming big screen appearances in high profile movies such as Sherlock Holmes (see Related Content, right). And it seems this was no pie in the sky theory as none other than tourism agency VisitBritain has partnered with the Guy Ritchie-directed mystery to promote this fair isle. The campaign invites tourists to discover Holmes’s Britain, past and present, with the VisitBritain website offering an online movie map that charts places boasting a connection with the super sleuth (to be played by Robert Downey Jr.) and his creator, Sir Arthur Conan Doyle.
