MJ Immortalized At Madame Tussauds Hollywood

Madame Tussauds Hollywood, the biggest new attraction to Southern California, will welcome Michael Jackson to its star studded wax attraction on Thurs., Aug. 27, it was announced today.

The $55 million attraction, located on Hollywood Blvd., next door to the historic Grauman’s Chinese Theatre, will host a public unveiling of the pop superstar’s wax figure just two days before what would have been his 51st birthday.

In a special area of the forecourt for the attraction, 250 attraction patrons will get to be the first fans to see the figure up close, pose and have their picture taken alongside the $300,000 likeness, which has been created in the London Studios and is arriving here under heavy guard.

Prior to the 4PM unveiling, Madame Tussauds Hollywood will host a series of related entertainment, starting at 11AM with a DJ-hosted Michael Jackson music marathon, performances and “moon walk” demonstration.

Authentic lifelike figures, interactive experiences, themed areas and the best in quality and immersive guest interaction are just the beginning of the Madame Tussauds Hollywood – the ultimate celebrity experience.

Now open, Madame Tussauds Hollywood is the 9th attraction in the Madame Tussauds world-wide portfolio, joining other locations in London, Amsterdam, Las Vegas, New York, Hong Kong, Shanghai, Washington, DC, and Berlin. 2009 will also mark the 200th anniversary of Madame Tussauds which has played host to more than one half billion guests.

Source: MJFC / Madame Tussauds / Thanks Paul mj cool!