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Fremont to receive official Guinness World Record

July 23rd, 2009 by Geeky Swedes

The organizers of Fremont Outdoor Movies are headed to San Diego to accept the official Guinness World Record for the largest zombie walk on the planet. The official tally: 3,894 zombies who limped through the neighborhood earlier this month. The award will be presented at Comic Con this Friday. “We are very proud of this achievement for those who came out, dressed up, and participated in making world history,” said Ryan Reiter with Fremont Outdoor Movies.

By the way, thousands of zombies are expected to crowd Comic Con promote Woody Harrelson’s upcoming post-apocalyptic comedy, “Zombieland.” So the Fremont Outdoor Movies folks will be in good company.

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Zombies to take over Fremont tonight

July 3rd, 2009 by Geeky Swedes

Beginning this evening, thousands of zombies will converge on Fremont in an attempt to break the world record for a zombie flash mob. Organizers with Fremont Outdoor Movies expect as many as 5,000 zombies as part of the “Red, White & Dead” party. Here’s the event lineup and schedule:

  • Author S.G. Browne will be reading from his latest book “Breathers” at Fremont Place Books beginning at 4 p.m.
  • Registration begins at 6 p.m. at the Fremont Outdoor Movies lot at N 35th St. and Phinney Ave. There’s a $5 recommended donation.
  • Fremont First Friday art walk begins at 6 p.m. Details here.
  • Walk begins at 7 p.m., growing as the night goes on. Walking tips here.
  • At 9 p.m., it’s the much-anticipated Thriller Dance back at the lot. S.G. Browne will also say a few words.
  • “Shaun of the Dead” begins playing on two screens at 10 p.m.
  • Don’t know how to look like a zombie? Here are some tips, and there will be makeup tables (for a donation) available, too. We’ll be there snapping photos, and if you have a photo or two to share, email us at tips@fremontuniverse.com.

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    Scenes from Fremont Outdoor Movies

    June 27th, 2009 by Geeky Swedes

    After debuting in Magnuson Park last week, Fremont Outdoor Movies held its opening night in Fremont with the movie, Edward Scissorhands.

    It was a beautiful, clear night for the opening event of the summer.

    Before the movie, 7 stylists from Rudy’s across different Seattle neighborhoods competed in the “Scissorhand Stylist Showdown.”

    The audience judged which style stood out above the rest. The winner was Gino and Liberty (photo) from right here in Fremont.

    Many arrived early to stake out a good spot for the movie. People brought sleeping bags, chairs, tables and even dinner.

    You could get your picture taken with Edward Scissorhands himself.

    Great family fun. And next week, don’t forget it’s Fremont Outdoor Movies’ attempt at a world record Zombie Flash Mob — and the Michael Jackson “Thriller” dance. Now that will be a party.

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