The Dark Shadows movie, the latest movie from the mind of Tim Burton and starring Johnny Depp, is based on a gothic soap opera from the late 60s and early 70s. However, the new movie has basically nothing to do with the old TV series, and is trying to separate itself as much as possible from its origins, making the film a dramedy.

Australia's annual School Book Week always brings with it fun for readers of every age, and many look forward to the chance to showcase their creative genius with fun book week costumes to highlight their favorite piece of literature. Coming up with the perfect kids costume does not have to break the bank. There are several ideas that can be used to make fun kids costumes without spending much money.

Every year since 1945, Australia has held a festival celebrating Australian authors and their books. The entire community comes together to honor Australian authors and illustrators with a nationwide Book Week. Children in schools learn about these Australian men and women and become introduced to their books in hopes of instilling the importance of reading.

Children's Book Week is a festival that is held in Australia yearly and is approaching its 67th anniversary this year. It is a week of celebrating famous Australian authors and illustrators as well as the general appreciation of books and the importance of reading. This year book week is being held from May 7-13.

The Avengers is a 2012 superhero film, scheduled for release in Australia on April 25. The film, based upon the popular Marvel Comic, was produced by Marvel Studios and is being distributed by Walt Disney Pictures. The release of this film has already inspired a number of very popular Halloween and theme party costumes, such as the Captain America costume, Iron Man costume and the Thor costume.

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It’s that time again, so break out that monkey jacket and put some grit in ye throat. That’s right! It’s Talk Like a Pirate Day once again. Monday, September 19th is almost here and you probably haven’t brushed up on your favorite pirate lingo yet, let alone figured out what you are going to wear to the party. Talk Like a Pirate Day has been around for nine years and continues to fill its sails with the jib holding fast. So, get decked out in your favorite pirate costume and join the boarding party. The Jolly Roger will be flying near you soon.

With Book Week only around the corner it may be time to start organising a fancy dress costume for your little one. The date for book week for 2011 is August 20th - 26th. Each and every year schools, Libraries and children participate in book week celebrating books and Australian authors and illustrators. Book week has been celebrating for over 65 years making it the longest running children's festival in Australia. Teachers and librarians alike help children understand the importance of reading by developing activities, offer competitions and reading stories relating to a theme. This Year the theme is One World, Many Stories.

Dressing for the 1970’s can be allot of fun. Some people have an array of 70’s inspired clothing that can make the dressing up a little easier. For those of us who have not hung onto old clothes and are and want to be a little more fashion forward can now buy 70’s fancy dress costumes. Whether you want to go as a cute disco girl or a full tree lovin hippy there are a heap of costumes to choose from.

If you consider your self a curvaceous bombshell, and want to laugh out load at some of the ridiculous teeny tiny fancy dress costumes on the market today then you will be surprised to hear that now retailers sell Plus Size Fancy Dress costumes suitable for your sexy curses and real woman body. You now have no excuse avoiding the Fancy dress or Halloween parties that come your way this year.

When looking for Men’s Fancy Dress Costumes it is always best to get together a heap of idea’s and pictures before showing them to your husband or boyfriend. Men are not as into dressing up as women are so you need to be organised.