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Top U.S. Haunted Attractions Announced by Hauntworld Magazine

By Carma Spence3. Horror, Attractionshaunts, theme parks

Well, now that its September, it is officially Haunt Season. So, Hauntworld Magazine, the haunt industry’s leading trade publication, has announced its list of the Top 13 Professional Haunted Attractions in the U.S.

According to the press release, “these attractions are being recognized for their attention to detail, high-quality special effects, and overall scare factor.”

“The haunts we’ve included are as expertly produced as any major motion picture today,” said Larry Kirchner, Editor-in-Chief of Hauntworld Magazine. “They have behind-the-scenes teams of master Hollywood special effects technicians, make-up artists, set designers, and trained actors. We’re an industry that exists to make people scream and laugh at the same time — and these haunts do just that, and more.”

So here’s their list: (more…)

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Haunted Sleep Over for Teens

By Carma Spence3. Horror, Attractionshalloween, theme parks

Busch Gardens Africa in Tampa, Fla., is offering “Howl-O-Scream sleepovers” for 7th through 10th graders. That’s pretty cool. According to their website, for $75 per teen, participants are treated to “chaperoned front line access to haunted houses, bone-chilling coasters, ‘creatures of the night’ animal interactions, two freaky meals and accommodations at [their] on-site dormitory.” You […]

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See ASIMO Run

By Carma Spence1. Science Fictionexhibits, robotics, robots

Now at Disneyland, Honda’s ASIMO (Advanced Step in Innovative Mobility) is demonstrating its latest technological advancements including several new mobility and artificial intelligence capabilities for enhanced human interaction, in addition to the ability to run nearly 4 miles per hour, in 15-minute science shows. Starting last Wednesday, ASIMO became a part of the Southland park’s […]

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Time to Plan for 2008?

By Carma Spence1. Science Fiction, 2. Fantasy, 3. Horror, Events & Conventions

I’ve already received information for conventions in 2008. For now, I’ll post them here. But I hope to have a searchable database of events and venues ready before the end of the year. If you’d like to help speed that project along, visit the Support page.

February 21-24, 2008
Total Confusion
Mansfield, Mass
Holiday Inn
Focus: Gaming
www.totalcon.com

March 21-24, 2008
Orbital 2008
2008 British National Science Fiction Convention
London, United Kingdom
Radisson Edwardian Hotel, Heathrow
www.orbital2008.org (more…)

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Go See the First Ghost Town Female Gunfighter

By Carma Spence2. Fantasy, 3. Horror, LocationsAttractions

Tammy Teaster is playing “The Black Widow” during the weekend gunfight performances in Ghost Town in the Sky now through September.

“The crowds that line the street to watch our performances are crazy about ‘The Black Widow.'” says J.B. Buccafusco, the park’s Director of Entertainment. “Girls and guys alike are fascinated by watching a villainous female sharp-shooter!” (more…)

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