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Comic fans vote to create ultimate superhero
Read entertainment news as you browse for superhero fancy dress with Escapade Comic book fans have taken part in a vote to create the ultimate superhero, made up of the best bits of other characters from over the years. LoveFilm asked 3,000 people to cast their votes to celebrate the release of the new Captain America film in cinemas. However, the results may surprise some people, as the superheroes that are usually the classics were a bit further down the list than perhaps could be expected. Some 38 per cent... Read more...
X-Men: First Class was influenced by Bond films, director reveals
Read entertainment news as you browse for superhero fancy dress with Escapade X-Men fans watching the new prequel First Class may not spot any James Bond costumes among the mutant outfits sported in the movie, but the suave spy was one of the influences behind it. This is according to its director Matthew Vaughn, who said he was determined to bring in some of the aspects of the Bond films in order to create the perfect setting. "I watched all the early Bond movies again. You Only Live Twice I... Read more...
Look out for superhero fancy dress next month as X-Men begins shooting
People in the south of England may want to keep their eyes open for superhero fancy dress next month when the new X-Men film starts shooting. X-Men: First Class is a prequel to the existing movies and tells the story of Charles Xavier and Erik Lensherr before they became Professor X and Magneto, while they were still young and discovering their special powers. January Jones of Mad Men has been signed up to play Emma Frost - the White Queen - while Oliver Platt will play the Man in Black.... Read more...
Wear superhero fancy dress and join the fun at Tussaud's
Anyone visiting London this summer could have the perfect opportunity to wear superhero fancy dress thanks to a new exhibition.Madame Tussaud's recently opened its Marvel SuperHeroes 4D display, which allows comic book fans to enter the world of their idols and explore like never before.There are a range of themed areas, including one showing Peter Parker in Spiderman fancy dress hanging on a Read more...
X-Men - the unluckiest in terms of superhero fancy dress?
We're used to seeing the X-Men in their superhero fancy dress fighting crime in comic books and movies.However, have you ever given a thought to their comfort while they're nailing baddies? InferiorEgo, writing for ComicVine.com, has and it seems he's quite concerned about the issue, as well as how the characters ensure good levels of personal hygiene.Pointing out that he gets pretty stinky in running gear, the comic book fan said he thinks the X-Men such as Wolverine and Cyclops must really struggle in Read more...