With the release of the new "Alice in Wonderland" this weekend, I can only imagine the tattoo ideas this movie will provide. With an array of rich characters and vibrant colors, its a tattoo dreamscape waiting to happen. Whether you are into the Mad Hatter, The Caterpillar, The Queen or the Cheshire Cat, I am sure Tim Burton will provide new and exciting artist twists on the characters that were already so interesting.

From the red carpet to the stage, tattoos were the talk of tinsel town at Sunday night's Academy Awards. Miley Cyrus commented on her mom's "nice choice in tattoos," to Ryan Seacrest. Nominated for Best Actress Helen Mirren's hand tattoo made her "even hotter," according to presenter Michael Sheen.  Although Mirren told Good Morning America that it happened a long time ago and she was, "very, very drunk," she still hasn't bothered to cover or remove it, That must have been a memorable drunken moment, 

Kelly Ripa showed off the last name of her man as a new tattoo during last Wednesdays episode of "Live! with Regis and Kelly". Although Ripa decided to go against taking husband Mark Consuelos’ last name legally, she was willing to use her wrist to adorn their name "forever". Ripa got inked at Saved Tattoo in Brooklyn, NY, and lets hope this shop can bring her luck and end the curse of tattoo name break ups. We wish you well Kelly.

What better reason to get that new piece you've been itching for than to donate to children. This is the idea behind the successful event that has raised over $95, 000 in past 8 years for a local Children's Hospital. With help from visiting artists Wild Bill's tattoo shop in Roseville, CA puts on a 16 hour tattoo-a-thon every year. All tips and profits from piercing, tattooing and merchandise are donated to UC Davis Children's Hospital. This year's event took place last week and raised over $17,000. Times being what they are that is an impressive figure for one days work. Way to give back to the community AND give us a reason to get some new work.

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Wild Bill's Tattoo Shop : http://www.wild-bills.com/

The sequel to the bad ass cult film, Boondock Saints, has finally released its sequel this month; I’m shocked it made it to theaters. All of the components that made this movie memorable have been replaced with bad acting, terrible writing, and random wind tunnels. Willem Dafoe has been replaced with Julie Benz, "Rita" from Dexter. Instead of Dafoe in drag we get a bad southern accent and a constant wind tunnel highlighting her long flowy hair. The old man bartender, whom we all loved for the turrets-induced foul language, is only in the movie for about 10 minutes. After a 10 year wait, the only consistencies are the still bad ass tattoos and the chemistry between the brothers, which still provides great banter. Still, avoid it at all costs if you would like to keep the sanctity of the original alive.