APPI News
21 February 2014
A new year and new adventures for the APPI team. We have been a little slack with updating the news page of our website, but it's really been because we've just been so busy! We investigated Howe House at Windsor, and have met some lovely people on the Hawkesbury Council. In a few weeks we'll be investigating the Old Hawkesbury Hospital. In a fortnight we're so excited to be investigating Parramatta Gaol, a never before investigated venue.
APPI is also involved in a new production by the title of "Ghosts Of..." this will be a documentary series which takes people across Australia to all different haunted venues. The first venue chosen for this documentary is our very own Casula Powerhouse Arts Centre. The premiere of this documentary will be held during the Australian Paranormal and Spiritual Expo.
Speaking of the Australian Paranormal and Spiritual Expo, that has also been announced for 2014! It will also be held at the Casula Powerhouse Arts Centre and will be on 4 October 2014 :)
See? We've been busy!
APPI is also involved in a new production by the title of "Ghosts Of..." this will be a documentary series which takes people across Australia to all different haunted venues. The first venue chosen for this documentary is our very own Casula Powerhouse Arts Centre. The premiere of this documentary will be held during the Australian Paranormal and Spiritual Expo.
Speaking of the Australian Paranormal and Spiritual Expo, that has also been announced for 2014! It will also be held at the Casula Powerhouse Arts Centre and will be on 4 October 2014 :)
See? We've been busy!
21 September 2013 - The Australian Paranormal & Spiritual Expo - A Huge Success!
The Australian Paranormal & Spiritual Expo was an enjoyable day for all involved. We've had some wonderful feedback from our lovely stallholders, guest speakers and guests. We had a surprise visit from Mitchell Coombes, who dropped in to see what the expo was all about. All in all it was a successful event that we will hopefully bring to you again in the near future.
And a huge thank you to all who supported us in this leap of faith!
Below is the GO POP episode filmed by the SF Channel for Foxtel.
And a huge thank you to all who supported us in this leap of faith!
Below is the GO POP episode filmed by the SF Channel for Foxtel.
18 September 2013 - Australian Paranormal and Spiritual Expo
12 September edition of the Parramatta Sun. Page 10
The Australian Paranormal and Spiritual Expo is on THIS Saturday!
Only THREE SLEEPS until the Expo
Don't forget, it kicks off at 10am
Parramatta Town Hall
182 Church Street
Entry is only $5
If you wish to attend one of the workshops, they begin from 10am and are only $20 per workshop. Tickets can be purchased at the front door, and numbers are strictly limited.
Come dressed up as your favourite paranormal/horror/supernatural/spiritual character to win some great prizes! The CosPlay competition will be closer to the end of the day, but all our guests would love to get a snapshot with you!
We'll have a professional photographer there on the day, Jay Johnson Photography, to take your happy snaps, which you can purchase from his website later.
GO POP, the guys from SF Australia (on Foxtel) will be there to film an episode of their new series.
A fashion parade with the theme of 19th century carnival freaks will be happening around lunch time.
And all day there will be talks on the main stage. You could spend the whole day just sitting up there listening to the talks, and still be thoroughly entertained
We also can't forget the room full of psychics, who are ready and waiting to give you guidance and tell you of your future
Parking stations: If you travel down Macquarie Street (it's one way) you may be lucky enough to get parking in Civic Place, which is right behind the town hall. If you miss out, don't fear, there is a multi level parking station in Horwood Place, which is a 2 minute walk from the Hall. And finally, if street parking isn't an option, you can always find a spot in Westfields, which is about a 4 minute walk to the Hall. So all in all, plenty of parking will be available.
Only THREE SLEEPS until the Expo
Don't forget, it kicks off at 10am
Parramatta Town Hall
182 Church Street
Entry is only $5
If you wish to attend one of the workshops, they begin from 10am and are only $20 per workshop. Tickets can be purchased at the front door, and numbers are strictly limited.
Come dressed up as your favourite paranormal/horror/supernatural/spiritual character to win some great prizes! The CosPlay competition will be closer to the end of the day, but all our guests would love to get a snapshot with you!
We'll have a professional photographer there on the day, Jay Johnson Photography, to take your happy snaps, which you can purchase from his website later.
GO POP, the guys from SF Australia (on Foxtel) will be there to film an episode of their new series.
A fashion parade with the theme of 19th century carnival freaks will be happening around lunch time.
And all day there will be talks on the main stage. You could spend the whole day just sitting up there listening to the talks, and still be thoroughly entertained
We also can't forget the room full of psychics, who are ready and waiting to give you guidance and tell you of your future
Parking stations: If you travel down Macquarie Street (it's one way) you may be lucky enough to get parking in Civic Place, which is right behind the town hall. If you miss out, don't fear, there is a multi level parking station in Horwood Place, which is a 2 minute walk from the Hall. And finally, if street parking isn't an option, you can always find a spot in Westfields, which is about a 4 minute walk to the Hall. So all in all, plenty of parking will be available.
August 2013 - SOul Searchers Paranormal Magazine Issue 9
Another fantastic issue
1 July 2013 - APPI on the Sydney Weekender
Mike Whitney came out to the Casula Powerhouse to join one of our ghost tours. Here is the video of that experience - was loads of fun!
17 May 2013 - Sleepover Announced
APPI are excited to announce another sleepover night at the old convict hospital, otherwise known as Liverpool TAFE, on Saturday 13 July, 2013.
Our last sleepover was a great success, with plenty of activity happening, plenty of sandwiches devoured, and plenty of hot soup being eaten (thanks Sascha – you’re a keeper).
Yes, it will be the middle of winter. And Yes, it will be freezing. So please rug up, and be sure to bring your warmest bedding! The base camp will have a heater, so you defrost your fingers and toes as the need arrives.
This event will also be a birthday party for four of the APPI crew (Peet, Adam, Glen and Daz) – so cake will also be had – and maybe fairy bread
It is said that some members of staff and an odd patient must have loved the place so much, that when it was time to move to the new premises, they refused to leave. So if you are on investigation with us, and a nurse in a veil brings you a bedpan, look closely, because you may be one of the privileged few to see this long dead wraith. Or perhaps ‘Mary’, a mischievous nurse who used to play tricks with lights, phones and windows in the main building, will entertain you with harpsichord music from some undiscovered source. You may try to open a seemingly simple door, which refuses to budge, even though it is unlocked, or you may catch a glimpse of a beautiful young woman in the tower, wracked with grief…
Index to liverpool asylum - admissions and discharges shows that from the years 1859 to 1894 - 28,284 records were found... considering it was opened in the 1820s, and didn't move to the new premises until the late 1950's - that number would be dramatically larger.
To book for this event, please go to: http://paranormalsleepover130713.eventbrite.com.au/#
Our last sleepover was a great success, with plenty of activity happening, plenty of sandwiches devoured, and plenty of hot soup being eaten (thanks Sascha – you’re a keeper).
Yes, it will be the middle of winter. And Yes, it will be freezing. So please rug up, and be sure to bring your warmest bedding! The base camp will have a heater, so you defrost your fingers and toes as the need arrives.
This event will also be a birthday party for four of the APPI crew (Peet, Adam, Glen and Daz) – so cake will also be had – and maybe fairy bread
It is said that some members of staff and an odd patient must have loved the place so much, that when it was time to move to the new premises, they refused to leave. So if you are on investigation with us, and a nurse in a veil brings you a bedpan, look closely, because you may be one of the privileged few to see this long dead wraith. Or perhaps ‘Mary’, a mischievous nurse who used to play tricks with lights, phones and windows in the main building, will entertain you with harpsichord music from some undiscovered source. You may try to open a seemingly simple door, which refuses to budge, even though it is unlocked, or you may catch a glimpse of a beautiful young woman in the tower, wracked with grief…
Index to liverpool asylum - admissions and discharges shows that from the years 1859 to 1894 - 28,284 records were found... considering it was opened in the 1820s, and didn't move to the new premises until the late 1950's - that number would be dramatically larger.
To book for this event, please go to: http://paranormalsleepover130713.eventbrite.com.au/#
12 APRIL 2013 - "THE GOO REVIEW"
Click on the image listen to the review Elly from Ghosts of Oz did for our Liverpool TAFE Paranormal Investigation.
10 APRIL 2013 - UPCOMING EVENTS
GHOST TOUR CASULA POWERHOUSE
Next Saturday night, 20 April, we have a Ghost Tour of the Casula Powerhouse. We tell stories of what people have experienced, we give you some history of the venue and the surrounding area, and we should you some evidence we’ve picked up ourselves – and finally, we incorporate a treasure hunt, for an added bit of fun and a yummy light supper.
Tickets are $45.
Buy your ticket HERE
PARANORMAL INVESTIGATION CASULA POWERHOUSE
On Friday, 26 April, we will be doing a paranormal investigation at the Casula Powerhouse. We invite you to join us on this investigation, trying to capture evidence of spirits in the Powerhouse. We’re also going to have some special guests, Ashley Hall and Paul Tipic from The Paranormal Guide, based in South Australia. Ashley has been before, and will tell us of some experiences he has had at this venue in the past. Come and join our investigation, or explore on your own… nothing is off the table… a light supper is also included.
Tickets are $90.
Buy your ticket HERE
SPOOKY SLEEPOVER LIVERPOOL TAFE
On Saturday 27 April, we have a spooky paranormal sleepover at what was once a Convict Hospital. You can only imagine the reports of paranormal phenomena we hear about this fantastic venue, and we are going to let you spend the night here, searching for your own experiences. Join us on some of the fantastic experiments we have planned, and sleep if you dare… We’re also going to have some special guests, Ashley Hall and Paul Tipic from The Paranormal Guide, based in South Australia. Ashley has been before, and will tell us of some experiences he has had at this venue in the past. A light supper and breakfast are included.
Tickets are $150.
Buy your tickets HERE
Next Saturday night, 20 April, we have a Ghost Tour of the Casula Powerhouse. We tell stories of what people have experienced, we give you some history of the venue and the surrounding area, and we should you some evidence we’ve picked up ourselves – and finally, we incorporate a treasure hunt, for an added bit of fun and a yummy light supper.
Tickets are $45.
Buy your ticket HERE
PARANORMAL INVESTIGATION CASULA POWERHOUSE
On Friday, 26 April, we will be doing a paranormal investigation at the Casula Powerhouse. We invite you to join us on this investigation, trying to capture evidence of spirits in the Powerhouse. We’re also going to have some special guests, Ashley Hall and Paul Tipic from The Paranormal Guide, based in South Australia. Ashley has been before, and will tell us of some experiences he has had at this venue in the past. Come and join our investigation, or explore on your own… nothing is off the table… a light supper is also included.
Tickets are $90.
Buy your ticket HERE
SPOOKY SLEEPOVER LIVERPOOL TAFE
On Saturday 27 April, we have a spooky paranormal sleepover at what was once a Convict Hospital. You can only imagine the reports of paranormal phenomena we hear about this fantastic venue, and we are going to let you spend the night here, searching for your own experiences. Join us on some of the fantastic experiments we have planned, and sleep if you dare… We’re also going to have some special guests, Ashley Hall and Paul Tipic from The Paranormal Guide, based in South Australia. Ashley has been before, and will tell us of some experiences he has had at this venue in the past. A light supper and breakfast are included.
Tickets are $150.
Buy your tickets HERE
April 2013 - SOul Searchers Paranormal Magazine Issue 8
8 April 2013 - Paranormal Investigators night at CPAC, with special guest Paranormal Investigators
Due to popular demand, a spur of the moment Paranormal Investigators night has been arranged at Casula Powerhouse Arts Centre.
On Friday 26 April: The night includes a tour of the Casula Powerhouse and grounds, reliving the stories of paranormal activity. Also a brief workshop on what a paranormal investigation entails, with handouts that you can refer to.
Using a variety of equipment, you will conduct detailed experiments, in an attempt to capture evidence of the paranormal.
Equipment includes:
• Ghost box sessions
• Digital voice records to attempt to capture spirit voices (EVPs)
• Ghost meter pro
• Infrared video cameras
• REM-pods
• EMF (Electromagnetic Field) Meters
• Plus other miscellaneous equipment.
Includes a light supper.
Session Time: 9:00pm – 1:00am
Age Recommendation: 14+
Prices: Adults $90, Concession/Students $81
Groups: Adults 10+ $81 each, Concession 10+ $73
Capacity: 20 max
Running Time: 4hrs
SPECIAL GUESTS attending will be Ashley Hall and Paul Tipic from The Paranormal Guide. Ash is the owner, creator, host and writer at The Paranormal Guide. It is his brainchild. Paul is the equipment manager for TPG, and certainly lives up to that name! Come along to meet them and hear their stories etc.
Insert: Ashley Hall and Paul Tipic from The Paranormal Guide
On Friday 26 April: The night includes a tour of the Casula Powerhouse and grounds, reliving the stories of paranormal activity. Also a brief workshop on what a paranormal investigation entails, with handouts that you can refer to.
Using a variety of equipment, you will conduct detailed experiments, in an attempt to capture evidence of the paranormal.
Equipment includes:
• Ghost box sessions
• Digital voice records to attempt to capture spirit voices (EVPs)
• Ghost meter pro
• Infrared video cameras
• REM-pods
• EMF (Electromagnetic Field) Meters
• Plus other miscellaneous equipment.
Includes a light supper.
Session Time: 9:00pm – 1:00am
Age Recommendation: 14+
Prices: Adults $90, Concession/Students $81
Groups: Adults 10+ $81 each, Concession 10+ $73
Capacity: 20 max
Running Time: 4hrs
SPECIAL GUESTS attending will be Ashley Hall and Paul Tipic from The Paranormal Guide. Ash is the owner, creator, host and writer at The Paranormal Guide. It is his brainchild. Paul is the equipment manager for TPG, and certainly lives up to that name! Come along to meet them and hear their stories etc.
Insert: Ashley Hall and Paul Tipic from The Paranormal Guide
BUY YOUR TICKETS HERE or phone 02 9824 1121
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20 February 2013 - Australian Paranormal and Spiritual Expo Announced
The Australian Paranormal and Spiritual Expo is an interactive trade show and conference, dedicated to all things relating to the spiritual and the paranormal. Among other things, our aim is to present technology available in the industry, have lectures and workshops on various appropriate topics, provide the opportunity for psychic readings, allow mingling with others of a like mind, and present entertainment for all to enjoy. You will be able to find so many items you have been looking for, and all under the one roof!
The Expo is being held at the Parramatta Town Hall on 21 September, 2013. Entry will only be $5, so it is a great opportunity for everyone to come along and enjoy.
Go to their facebook page HERE
The Expo is being held at the Parramatta Town Hall on 21 September, 2013. Entry will only be $5, so it is a great opportunity for everyone to come along and enjoy.
Go to their facebook page HERE
2 February 2013 - Positions Vacant in APPI
Click on our logo to read about the new positions we are hoping to fill, and if you think you'd make a good fit, please contact us!
-VACANCIES ARE NOW CLOSED.
-VACANCIES ARE NOW CLOSED.
23 January 2013 - New tour location announced - Liverpool Tafe
January 2013 - SOul Searchers Paranormal Magazine Issue 7
17 January 2013 - News to come!!!
Within the next few weeks we will be announcing a new venue for our Paranormal Nights - we're very excited to include this venue on our list of fabulous places to offer you! You're going to LOVE it, so keep an eye out on our website, and our Facebook page!
24 October 2012 - Liverpool Leader
Nic was inverviewed by the Liverpool Leader as to how the Ghost Tours at the Casula Powerhouse Arts Centre were going.
APPI is currently scheduling tour dates for 2013 and looking at a few surprises to add to the mix.
APPI is currently scheduling tour dates for 2013 and looking at a few surprises to add to the mix.
21 October 2012 - SOul Searchers Paranormal Magazine
11 October 2012 - The Paranormal Guide
APPI were recently interviewed by The Paranormal Guide, a brilliant Australian podcast based all around the paranormal.
Here's what they had to say, plus links to the podcast:
"Listen here:
http://www.theparanormalguide.net/apps/podcast/podcast/262473
This week we talk about some forms of paranormal and macabre entertainment that are not tv shows, documentaries or straight up ghost tours. There is a massive variety of stuff out there so hopefully we can present to you some other options for that dark fix. The first few minutes is almost a brainstorming session as we try to figure out what is out there... This show was very spur of the moment but this initial part done with we really sink our teeth into it.
*click on image to go to The Paranormal Guide website
Feet on the Street asks people if they would go on a celebrity death tour. As always a variety of answers here!
We interview the girls from APPI who have been on a celebrity death tour over in the US. We also discuss some other ideas too including how to make a different type of ghost tour to provide a new and interesting experience.
Listeners question asks the team 'If we could go to the place of any celebrities death whose would it be?'"
The Paranormal Guide have an awesome Facebook page as well. We encourage you to check them out and they love all interaction!
Here's what they had to say, plus links to the podcast:
"Listen here:
http://www.theparanormalguide.net/apps/podcast/podcast/262473
This week we talk about some forms of paranormal and macabre entertainment that are not tv shows, documentaries or straight up ghost tours. There is a massive variety of stuff out there so hopefully we can present to you some other options for that dark fix. The first few minutes is almost a brainstorming session as we try to figure out what is out there... This show was very spur of the moment but this initial part done with we really sink our teeth into it.
*click on image to go to The Paranormal Guide website
Feet on the Street asks people if they would go on a celebrity death tour. As always a variety of answers here!
We interview the girls from APPI who have been on a celebrity death tour over in the US. We also discuss some other ideas too including how to make a different type of ghost tour to provide a new and interesting experience.
Listeners question asks the team 'If we could go to the place of any celebrities death whose would it be?'"
The Paranormal Guide have an awesome Facebook page as well. We encourage you to check them out and they love all interaction!
3 October 2012 - The Spirit Level LIVE Monte Cristo Homestead
On Sunday 7 October, Australia will see a first... the live streaming of a pararnormal investigation, at what is reportedly Australia's most haunted house, Monte Cristo Homestead...
Don Meers who is The Spirit Level will be accomplishing the amazing feat of live broadcasting an investigation. Attila Kaldy from Validate, Richie Ropata from WSPR and Glen Johnson from The Ghosts of Oz, will be undertaking all kinds of experiments and investigation styles, and in the meantime, we'll all be in the chat section, talking about what has happened and what it is we want to see.
We have a great prize pool on offer, some books, some DVDs, clothing, gift vouchers - making it well worth your while to come on and chat with us!
The investigation begins at 8pm AEST (and remember - daylight savings!). Mark it in your diary.
http://www.ustream.tv/channel/the-spirit-level-live
We have a great prize pool on offer, some books, some DVDs, clothing, gift vouchers - making it well worth your while to come on and chat with us!
The investigation begins at 8pm AEST (and remember - daylight savings!). Mark it in your diary.
http://www.ustream.tv/channel/the-spirit-level-live
3 September 2012 - Special Ghost Tour
Saturday 1 September, 2012 saw APPI hosting a very special ghost tour at the Casula Powerhouse Arts Centre, with some very special guests! The Ghosts of Oz arranged for Ashley Hall from The Paranormal Guide in South Australia, and Brad Scott from Naked Zombie Radio in Queensland to fly down to be in their final show. Whilst down here, the guys joined us, together with 34 other people, on a great tour of our wonderful facility. The Centre was on its best behaviour and didn't disappoint! We had ghostly encounters, a treasure hunt, food and wine and loads of laughs.
When Brad returned to his home state, he did a show, and we were mentioned:
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Transcript of the APPI part of Naked Zombie Radio.
Brad: We checked out the powerhouse as well, thanks to the ladies from APPI who set that up, that was just amazing.”
“You said there was a bit of stuff going on at the powerhouse?”
Brad: Yeah well I personally didn’t see anything myself but there was me and Danni, we were sort of walking through – because they’ve turned the old powerhouse into a theatre, and arts centre, and there’s actually a theatre in there now which is absolutely brilliant, and we were sort of walking past and we both noticed something at the back of the theatre, and I said “is that someone standing there, looking at us” and they sort of just vanished, and that was a bit odd.
What else happened? A couple of the other people who went there had doors opening and got some great EVPs and stuff like that. It was amazing! Sydney was just mind blowing for me.
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We have another tour coming on 22 September, tickets available at:
http://sa2.seatadvisor.com/sabo/servlets/TicketRequest;jsessionid=FF7DB39B6A072CD07FD069CA8C00C274?eventId=100444270&presenter=AUCASULA&venue=AUCASULA&event
When Brad returned to his home state, he did a show, and we were mentioned:
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Transcript of the APPI part of Naked Zombie Radio.
Brad: We checked out the powerhouse as well, thanks to the ladies from APPI who set that up, that was just amazing.”
“You said there was a bit of stuff going on at the powerhouse?”
Brad: Yeah well I personally didn’t see anything myself but there was me and Danni, we were sort of walking through – because they’ve turned the old powerhouse into a theatre, and arts centre, and there’s actually a theatre in there now which is absolutely brilliant, and we were sort of walking past and we both noticed something at the back of the theatre, and I said “is that someone standing there, looking at us” and they sort of just vanished, and that was a bit odd.
What else happened? A couple of the other people who went there had doors opening and got some great EVPs and stuff like that. It was amazing! Sydney was just mind blowing for me.
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We have another tour coming on 22 September, tickets available at:
http://sa2.seatadvisor.com/sabo/servlets/TicketRequest;jsessionid=FF7DB39B6A072CD07FD069CA8C00C274?eventId=100444270&presenter=AUCASULA&venue=AUCASULA&event
25 August 2012 - Paranormal Activity 4
FACEBOOK FANS DECIDE WHO SEES “PARANORMAL ACTIVITY 4” FIRST WITH PARAMOUNT PICTURES’ “WANT IT” FACEBOOK CAMPAIGN
FANS DETERMINE WHICH 25 CITIES AROUND THE WORLD WILL RECEIVE EARLY SCREENINGS OF THE HORROR SERIES’ HIGHLY ANTICIPATED FOURTH INSTALMENT
August 6, 2012 – Fans of "PARANORMAL ACTIVITY" are being empowered to bring the movie to their city first. Paramount Pictures, a division of Viacom, Inc., will debut the fourth instalment in the popular horror franchise exclusively in 25 cities around the world by encouraging fans to vote to see it first with a new “Want It” application on Facebook.
Facebook’s 955 million global fans can vote for an advance screening in their city by clicking on the “Want It” button on the film’s fan page at
https://www.facebook.com/ParanormalActivityAU
“Want It” is a dynamic application utilising Facebook’s open graph technology that gives fans the opportunity to vote to bring the franchise to their city and leverage their social networks to ensure they are one of the top 25 winning locations. The application recognises a fan’s geo-location according to their Facebook profile and automatically registers a vote to bring the film to their city first. Votes will be shared on a fan’s page and automatically posted to the Facebook newsfeed to rally their peers to bring the film to their city first too.
The application feeds individual votes into a dynamic leader board that shows the ranking of every city in real time. Audiences can track the top cities as well as the ranking of their own city as well as push out reminders encouraging friends to vote. “Want It” brings an unprecedented level of interactivity for fans in determining screenings of the movie.
“There’s a very special connection between ‘PARANORMAL ACTIVITY’ and Facebook,” said Matt Jacobson, head of market development at Facebook. “Four years after the initial success of the franchise and the establishment of a passionate fan community, we’re excited to see continued iteration on a franchise that was born on Facebook. Paramount is using both the Facebook platform and media to drive awareness of the film, three months out, and we will continue to drive awareness and intent at scale as we approach opening weekend in October.”
“The success of ‘PARANORMAL ACTIVITY’ began with the fans who have championed the movie franchise from the very beginning through social media,” said Amy Powell, Executive Vice President of Interactive Marketing. “Now we're creating an even more dynamic experience among the film’s community of fans and for the first time, we're giving them an opportunity to go head-to-head on Facebook with fans around the world to determine the 25 cities who get to see ‘PARANORMAL ACTIVITY 4’ before it opens.”
Fans can also vote at the film’s website, http://www.ParanormalActivityMovie.com.au
The 25 cities that receive the most votes will win a free screening of the eagerly awaited film before it hits theaters October 18, 2012.
“PARANORMAL ACTIVITY 4” is directed by Henry Joost and Ariel Schulman.
Like “PARANORMAL ACTIVITY 4” on Facebook at http://www.Facebook.com/ParanormalActivityAU and follow on Twitter at www.Twitter.com/TweetYourScream.
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ABOUT PARAMOUNT PICTURES CORPORATION
Paramount Pictures Corporation (PPC), a global producer and distributor of filmed entertainment, is a unit of Viacom (NASDAQ: VIA, VIAB), a leading content company with prominent and respected film, television and digital entertainment brands. Paramount controls a collection of some of the most powerful brands in filmed entertainment, including Paramount Pictures, Paramount Animation, Paramount Vantage, Paramount Classics, Insurge Pictures, MTV Films, and Nickelodeon Movies. PPC operations also include Paramount Famous Productions, Paramount Home Media Distribution, Paramount Pictures International, Paramount Licensing Inc., and Paramount Studio Group.
SNEAK PEAK AT PARANORMAL ACTIVITY 4
FANS DETERMINE WHICH 25 CITIES AROUND THE WORLD WILL RECEIVE EARLY SCREENINGS OF THE HORROR SERIES’ HIGHLY ANTICIPATED FOURTH INSTALMENT
August 6, 2012 – Fans of "PARANORMAL ACTIVITY" are being empowered to bring the movie to their city first. Paramount Pictures, a division of Viacom, Inc., will debut the fourth instalment in the popular horror franchise exclusively in 25 cities around the world by encouraging fans to vote to see it first with a new “Want It” application on Facebook.
Facebook’s 955 million global fans can vote for an advance screening in their city by clicking on the “Want It” button on the film’s fan page at
https://www.facebook.com/ParanormalActivityAU
“Want It” is a dynamic application utilising Facebook’s open graph technology that gives fans the opportunity to vote to bring the franchise to their city and leverage their social networks to ensure they are one of the top 25 winning locations. The application recognises a fan’s geo-location according to their Facebook profile and automatically registers a vote to bring the film to their city first. Votes will be shared on a fan’s page and automatically posted to the Facebook newsfeed to rally their peers to bring the film to their city first too.
The application feeds individual votes into a dynamic leader board that shows the ranking of every city in real time. Audiences can track the top cities as well as the ranking of their own city as well as push out reminders encouraging friends to vote. “Want It” brings an unprecedented level of interactivity for fans in determining screenings of the movie.
“There’s a very special connection between ‘PARANORMAL ACTIVITY’ and Facebook,” said Matt Jacobson, head of market development at Facebook. “Four years after the initial success of the franchise and the establishment of a passionate fan community, we’re excited to see continued iteration on a franchise that was born on Facebook. Paramount is using both the Facebook platform and media to drive awareness of the film, three months out, and we will continue to drive awareness and intent at scale as we approach opening weekend in October.”
“The success of ‘PARANORMAL ACTIVITY’ began with the fans who have championed the movie franchise from the very beginning through social media,” said Amy Powell, Executive Vice President of Interactive Marketing. “Now we're creating an even more dynamic experience among the film’s community of fans and for the first time, we're giving them an opportunity to go head-to-head on Facebook with fans around the world to determine the 25 cities who get to see ‘PARANORMAL ACTIVITY 4’ before it opens.”
Fans can also vote at the film’s website, http://www.ParanormalActivityMovie.com.au
The 25 cities that receive the most votes will win a free screening of the eagerly awaited film before it hits theaters October 18, 2012.
“PARANORMAL ACTIVITY 4” is directed by Henry Joost and Ariel Schulman.
Like “PARANORMAL ACTIVITY 4” on Facebook at http://www.Facebook.com/ParanormalActivityAU and follow on Twitter at www.Twitter.com/TweetYourScream.
# # #
ABOUT PARAMOUNT PICTURES CORPORATION
Paramount Pictures Corporation (PPC), a global producer and distributor of filmed entertainment, is a unit of Viacom (NASDAQ: VIA, VIAB), a leading content company with prominent and respected film, television and digital entertainment brands. Paramount controls a collection of some of the most powerful brands in filmed entertainment, including Paramount Pictures, Paramount Animation, Paramount Vantage, Paramount Classics, Insurge Pictures, MTV Films, and Nickelodeon Movies. PPC operations also include Paramount Famous Productions, Paramount Home Media Distribution, Paramount Pictures International, Paramount Licensing Inc., and Paramount Studio Group.
SNEAK PEAK AT PARANORMAL ACTIVITY 4
8 August 2012 - Successful Ghost Box session
APPI always use a Ghost Box when on investigation. It's a hit and miss piece of equipment, with the majority of the time being a 'miss', but this particular session was the one time it worked so well, that we needed to put on our paranormal undies.
CLICK THE IMAGE to check out the video - the voice doesn't start immediately, but when it comes through, it is the same voice every time, and it always repeats itself twice.
As always happens in these instances, our video camera shut down after 3 minutes. The session ended up going for at least 20 minutes, and it just got freakier and freakier. It was giving us extremely intelligent responses, in the same voice, and repeating it twice. It wanted us to pray for it.
CLICK THE IMAGE to check out the video - the voice doesn't start immediately, but when it comes through, it is the same voice every time, and it always repeats itself twice.
As always happens in these instances, our video camera shut down after 3 minutes. The session ended up going for at least 20 minutes, and it just got freakier and freakier. It was giving us extremely intelligent responses, in the same voice, and repeating it twice. It wanted us to pray for it.
1 August 2012 - Spiritual Growth Advisors
Nic has been asked to join Spiritual Growth Advisors as a featured Paranormal Investigator!
SGA is a combination of experienced professionals in various fields ready to assist people with their spiritual growth.
SGA is the brainchild of our good friend Psychic Tee - "As many of you know we have been working hard putting together our new website. We are so excited to finally unveil our wonderful new venture. It's call Spiritual Growth Advisors. It is a directory of reliable and ethical advisors that have been screened and approved by us!" - Tee
Click on the pic to head to the site.
SGA is a combination of experienced professionals in various fields ready to assist people with their spiritual growth.
SGA is the brainchild of our good friend Psychic Tee - "As many of you know we have been working hard putting together our new website. We are so excited to finally unveil our wonderful new venture. It's call Spiritual Growth Advisors. It is a directory of reliable and ethical advisors that have been screened and approved by us!" - Tee
Click on the pic to head to the site.
31 July 2012 - B-Roll shooting for My Ghost Story
Off we went yesterday to the location of APPI's "My Ghost Story" B-Roll shoot.
It was an absolute pleasure to work with Jesse and Rachel, the production people from A&E Biography's top rating show.
They took us through our story again, and even had some experiences of their own. It was a bittersweet day because although we had the time of our lives, it now means the whole experience is over (at least until it's aired). It was wonderful to live in a fantasy land of Hollywood and production for a few months, but now it's back to reality!
Saturday sees us returning to one of our FAVOURITE venue's! The place where Peet had her most vivid paranormal experience. Let's hope it lives up to the memories.
It was an absolute pleasure to work with Jesse and Rachel, the production people from A&E Biography's top rating show.
They took us through our story again, and even had some experiences of their own. It was a bittersweet day because although we had the time of our lives, it now means the whole experience is over (at least until it's aired). It was wonderful to live in a fantasy land of Hollywood and production for a few months, but now it's back to reality!
Saturday sees us returning to one of our FAVOURITE venue's! The place where Peet had her most vivid paranormal experience. Let's hope it lives up to the memories.
23 July 2012 - Nic announced as Assistant Editor
We are VERY proud to announce that our number 1 girl Nic Hume is the Assistant Editor of the SOuL Searchers Paranormal Magazine.
We always promote this magazine - it's so informative with a realistic feel, so watch this space for the next issue.
Nic will be writing about anything relevant to the paranormal, from past and future investigations, to topics that need to be discussed by the wider paranormal community.
Good on you Nic! xx
18 July 2012 - Casula Powerhouse Ghost Tour mentioned in the Leader again
Run monthly, our tours are often mentioned in the Liverpool Leader.
This is the latest article.
Our next tour is this Saturday 21 July, 2012.
To purchase tickets, and see other dates, please click the article..
This is the latest article.
Our next tour is this Saturday 21 July, 2012.
To purchase tickets, and see other dates, please click the article..
22 June 2012 - Conquered Maitland Gaol!
APPI returned to Maitland Gaol on Friday to see if it lived up to our memory of it. It certainly did!
We were lucky enough to be joined for fellow investigators, the boys from GOO, plus some other truly wonderful people!
Our evidence review will determine if any paranormal activity was present, but a great time has had by all, and we WILL return.
We were lucky enough to be joined for fellow investigators, the boys from GOO, plus some other truly wonderful people!
Our evidence review will determine if any paranormal activity was present, but a great time has had by all, and we WILL return.
14 June 2012 - Ghosts of Oz has launched!!!
Ghosts of Oz (GOO) is a paranormal themed radio program launching Monday the 18th of June on Alive 90.5 fm 11pm-Midnight
Season one will be consist of 12 episodes investigating Australia's vivid paranormal community. Featuring investigators, mediums, tour operators, researches and journalists to bring a well round view on what is happening in this community.
Create by Glen Johnson and Alex Cayas (click on image to go to their Facebook page)
APPI will be featured on the program in the coming weeks. More information to come.
Meet the Team:
Glen "Gally" Johnson- Host
Alex Cayas- Producer and Co host
Danielle Remaili- Presenter
Listen live on 90.5 fm (if you live in Sydneys West) or online at alive905.com.au
Season one will be consist of 12 episodes investigating Australia's vivid paranormal community. Featuring investigators, mediums, tour operators, researches and journalists to bring a well round view on what is happening in this community.
Create by Glen Johnson and Alex Cayas (click on image to go to their Facebook page)
APPI will be featured on the program in the coming weeks. More information to come.
Meet the Team:
Glen "Gally" Johnson- Host
Alex Cayas- Producer and Co host
Danielle Remaili- Presenter
Listen live on 90.5 fm (if you live in Sydneys West) or online at alive905.com.au
12 June 2012 - We're baaaaaaaaaaack.
Nic and Peet were invited by the producers of the television show "My Ghost Story", to tell OUR Ghost Story. We were very humbled to be flown to Los Angeles, put up in accomodation, and basically treated like royalty!
We went, we conquered, we vacationed, and we returned! There will be B-Roll shots in August - at the venue our story took place, and hopefully by the end of the year we'll have some idea of when the episode will air.
This photo was taken at the Santa Monica Pier.
In our paranormal world, APPI held our first public paranormal investigation at the Casula Powerhouse Arts Centre last Saturday night, and what a night it was! One of the main events would've been a broom decided to fly across the stairwell in the Artists Residence without any help from a living person. This nearly caused a heart attack for an attending 'ghost hunter', and was definitely a night HE won't forget! We also caught a class A evp, which we'll share with you soon. It is a mans voice, very clearly telling us to "come closer". All in all, the night was a great success!
We went, we conquered, we vacationed, and we returned! There will be B-Roll shots in August - at the venue our story took place, and hopefully by the end of the year we'll have some idea of when the episode will air.
This photo was taken at the Santa Monica Pier.
In our paranormal world, APPI held our first public paranormal investigation at the Casula Powerhouse Arts Centre last Saturday night, and what a night it was! One of the main events would've been a broom decided to fly across the stairwell in the Artists Residence without any help from a living person. This nearly caused a heart attack for an attending 'ghost hunter', and was definitely a night HE won't forget! We also caught a class A evp, which we'll share with you soon. It is a mans voice, very clearly telling us to "come closer". All in all, the night was a great success!
17 May 2012 - WIN two tickets to our 26 May Ghost Tour
WIN A GHOST TOUR
Don't miss the chance to WIN A GHOST TOUR at the Casula Powerhouse this 26th of May 2012! Just send them an email and explain in 25 words or less your scariest experience. The scariest experience wins the double pass!
Send competition email to: [email protected] and don't forget to include address, name & phone number
More info on Casula Powerhouse & our Ghost Tour:
http://www.casulapowerhouse.com/programevent/ghost-tours.aspx
3 May 2012 - APPI take on the US of A!!!
Nic and Peet are very proud to announce that we are being flown to America at the end of May, to film a well known paranormal TV show.
Peet says: "Watch out America... or the people on the plane... or the taxi drivers... or.... or.... (how much do you tip in America again?)".
Nic says: "There's no stopping us right now!".
Peet says: "Watch out America... or the people on the plane... or the taxi drivers... or.... or.... (how much do you tip in America again?)".
Nic says: "There's no stopping us right now!".
2 May 2012 - Media page has been updated!
We've updated our media page to reflect a few new things, such as the two APPI Promo Video's our friend Don Meers from the Spirit Level made for us.
Click on the picture to check it out!
18 April 2012 - Tickets on sale for Paranormal Investigators Night
TICKETS ARE NOW ON SALE FOR OUR PARANORMAL INVESTIGATORS NIGHT.
Casula Powerhouse Arts Centre and the Australian Paranormal Phenomenon Investigators presents Paranormal Investigators Night.
Ever wanted to be a part of a Paranormal Investigation, but for some reason or other, you've never been able to? Well now is your chance!
Using viewing monitors, EVP and ghost box sessions, ghost meter pro, dowsing rods pendulum and experiments, APPI will attempt to find evidence of paranormal activity within the Casula Powerhouse Arts Centre grounds.
Includes a light supper.
Tickets: Adults $90, Concession/Students $81
Groups: Adults 10+ $81 each, Concession 10+ $73
Age suitability: From 14+
Click image to purchase tickets
Casula Powerhouse Arts Centre and the Australian Paranormal Phenomenon Investigators presents Paranormal Investigators Night.
Ever wanted to be a part of a Paranormal Investigation, but for some reason or other, you've never been able to? Well now is your chance!
Using viewing monitors, EVP and ghost box sessions, ghost meter pro, dowsing rods pendulum and experiments, APPI will attempt to find evidence of paranormal activity within the Casula Powerhouse Arts Centre grounds.
Includes a light supper.
Tickets: Adults $90, Concession/Students $81
Groups: Adults 10+ $81 each, Concession 10+ $73
Age suitability: From 14+
Click image to purchase tickets
12 April 2012 - Peet on ABC Radio
On Friday, 13 April Peet will be spending a spooky hour talking with Rod Quinn from ABC Local, Overnights.
If you're awake, tune in at 4am. If not, they podcast!
Click on the picture to go to their website.
If you're awake, tune in at 4am. If not, they podcast!
Click on the picture to go to their website.
7 April 2012 - Paranormal Investigator Night announced
APPI are holding a paranormal investigation night at the Casula Powerhouse Arts Centre on 9 June, 2012. It's time for YOU to be the investigator for the evening.
4 hour duration
Using viewing monitors, EVP and ghost box sessions, EMF meters, ghost meter pro, dowsing rods, pendulums, experiential tactics and much more.
With your help, APPI will attempt to find evidence of paranormal activity within the Casula Powerhouse Arts Centre grounds.
Includes light supper.
Click on the image for more information.
4 hour duration
Using viewing monitors, EVP and ghost box sessions, EMF meters, ghost meter pro, dowsing rods, pendulums, experiential tactics and much more.
With your help, APPI will attempt to find evidence of paranormal activity within the Casula Powerhouse Arts Centre grounds.
Includes light supper.
Click on the image for more information.
22 March 2012 - Liverpool Leader Local News (pg.87)
Spectre on The Stage - Encounters of a Ghostly Kind.
It seems spirits have taken a liking to the talent on show at the Casula Powerhouse.
Reports of a strong, white light in the main theatre, the figure of a girl dancing during a recent production of Shout and other strange phenomenons have sparked rumours of the spooky kind.
Forget calling Ghostbusters, the Australian Paranormal Phenomenon Investigators (APPI) are here to help people embrace the Powerhouse phantoms.
Starting this Saturday, APPI leaders Nicole hume and Peta Banks will host monthly ghost tours, and paranormal investigaiton and seance nights by appointment. Packages of all three are also available on request.
Ms Banks grew up in Liverpool and Ms Hume bought her first home in Green Valley. After a chance meeting through another paranormal group, the pair returned to the area. Ms Banks said she always had an interest in investigating spirits. "I think that interest grew when my grandmother died," she said. "I was in the car on the way to her funeral with my sister, who had come over from Germany for the funeral, and her phone started ringing, and on the screen it said "Nana home calling'."
For Ms Hume it was the sight of a ghost that made her believe. "When I was 14 I was at my aunt's historical home at Berry and as I was walking down a long hallway I
looked straight into a mirror in front of me and in it I could see a full body apparition standing behind me," she said.
(click on image to be taken to the Liverpool Leader)
6 March 2012 - WIN TICKETS TO OUR GHOST TOUR OF THE CASULA POWERHOUSE!!!
Two lucky people have the opportunity to win tickets to join us as we investigate sightings and re-tell stories of paranormal activity at the Casula Powerhouse Arts Centre.
GHOST TOUR - 24 March, 2012
2 Hour Duration
Walk through the Casula powerhouse Arts Centre and grounds, reliving the stories of paranormal activity.
Including light supper
TO ENTER:
Simply send Liverpool Council an email and tell them in 25 words or less your scariest experience. The scariest experience WINS!
Don't forget to include your name, address and phone number, and the subject line MY SCARIEST EXPERIENCE IS....
See their website for terms and conditions.
6 March 2012 - Get ready for Lockdown at Maitland Gaol!!!
APPI are conducting an investigation at this historic gaol, and we would love to bring some of you with us. There will be a very limited number of tickets available, and we will release more information HERE when it comes to hand. This is a non-profit venture.
The Lockdown will begin at 9:30pm on Friday 22 June and will end at 8am the following day. You, as APPI's guest, will perform planned vigils with us, as well as enjoy free time throughout the night. This will be an intimate investigation, well below the minimum requirement for normal attendance.
HISTORY
Maitland Gaol's foundation stone was laid in 1844 with the official opening and reception of the first prisoners occuring in 1848. Built of sandstone from Morpeth and Farley, it is considered to be the most intact country gaol in New South Wales and is the longest continuously operating correctional institution in Australia.
After holding some of Australia's most hardened criminals, Maitland Gaol closed on the 30th January 1998. Inmates were transferred to other prisons with the final transfer at noon that day. The last buildings were completed on the site in 1993.
Hangings
16 men were executed at Maitland Gaol between 1843 and 1897 - all for rape or murder. Executions were open to the public until 1861. The last man executed was Charles Hines in May 1897 for raping his stepdaughter. Hangings are believed to have taken place at the main gates and the back corner of the Gaol.
Notorious inmates.
The gaol was home to many infamous inmates, criminals like serial killer Ivan Milat, convicted drug trafficker George Savvas, armed robber and escape artist Darcy Dugan, underworld identity Jack Chow Hayes and career criminal Edward James "Jockey" Smith. The Anita Cobby, Leigh Lee and Janine Balding murderers, Ebony Simpson's killer and David Eastman, who was responsible for shooting Assistant Commissioner Colin Winchester dead outside his ACT home in 1989, have also served time there. Notorious convicted murderer George Ward, just one of the many hanged within the gaol, met his fate on October 20, 1848 before a crowd of several hundred people.
On his first day in Maitland Gaol, Ivan Milat was beaten by another inmate. Almost a year later, he made an escape attempt alongside convicted drug dealer and former Sydney councillor George Savvas. Savvas was found hanged in his cell the next day and Milat was transferred to the maximum-security super prison in Goulburn.
This will be APPI's second visit to Maitland Gaol and we hope we catch as much evidence this time round as we did the first time we went.
The Lockdown will begin at 9:30pm on Friday 22 June and will end at 8am the following day. You, as APPI's guest, will perform planned vigils with us, as well as enjoy free time throughout the night. This will be an intimate investigation, well below the minimum requirement for normal attendance.
HISTORY
Maitland Gaol's foundation stone was laid in 1844 with the official opening and reception of the first prisoners occuring in 1848. Built of sandstone from Morpeth and Farley, it is considered to be the most intact country gaol in New South Wales and is the longest continuously operating correctional institution in Australia.
After holding some of Australia's most hardened criminals, Maitland Gaol closed on the 30th January 1998. Inmates were transferred to other prisons with the final transfer at noon that day. The last buildings were completed on the site in 1993.
Hangings
16 men were executed at Maitland Gaol between 1843 and 1897 - all for rape or murder. Executions were open to the public until 1861. The last man executed was Charles Hines in May 1897 for raping his stepdaughter. Hangings are believed to have taken place at the main gates and the back corner of the Gaol.
Notorious inmates.
The gaol was home to many infamous inmates, criminals like serial killer Ivan Milat, convicted drug trafficker George Savvas, armed robber and escape artist Darcy Dugan, underworld identity Jack Chow Hayes and career criminal Edward James "Jockey" Smith. The Anita Cobby, Leigh Lee and Janine Balding murderers, Ebony Simpson's killer and David Eastman, who was responsible for shooting Assistant Commissioner Colin Winchester dead outside his ACT home in 1989, have also served time there. Notorious convicted murderer George Ward, just one of the many hanged within the gaol, met his fate on October 20, 1848 before a crowd of several hundred people.
On his first day in Maitland Gaol, Ivan Milat was beaten by another inmate. Almost a year later, he made an escape attempt alongside convicted drug dealer and former Sydney councillor George Savvas. Savvas was found hanged in his cell the next day and Milat was transferred to the maximum-security super prison in Goulburn.
This will be APPI's second visit to Maitland Gaol and we hope we catch as much evidence this time round as we did the first time we went.
1 March 2012 - Transcript with a Priest!
The Devil Inside is in cinemas TODAY!
To celebrate the release, APPI have our hands on the transcript of an interview which was held with Reverend Bob Larson, which details his thoughts on the movie. Please click HERE to read it.
On Tuesday night in Melbourne, Paramount Pictures held a special advanced screening for horror fans to watch The Devil Inside. It was an eerie night, with creeping music playing, crucifix’s everywhere, black birds flying overhead- all while fans rugged up outside preparing to watch the film. With a special introduction from a priest, mentioning that people where watching at their own risk, the film commenced….
Fans were given glow in the dark rosary beads to help them through the night.
People were twisting and turning in their seats, grabbing their loved ones hands and covered their faces.
We have a video which shows fan reactions, and a few more snippets from the movie... TAKE A LOOK!
24 February 2012 - Tickets are now available
Casula Powerhouse have now made tickets to our Ghost Tours available through their box office. You can either purchase tickets online, or over the phone.
For more info, go to
http://www.casulapowerhouse.com/programevent/ghost-tours.aspx
17 February 2012 - APPI Australian Exclusive!!!
Paramount Pictures and Way2Blue have given APPI exclusive material to the new movie "The Devil Inside".
Synopsis: In 1989, emergency responders received a 911 call from Maria Rossi (Suzan Crowley) confessing that she had brutally killed three people. 20 years later, her daughter Isabella (Fernanda Andrade) seeks to understand the truth about what happened that night. She travels to the Centrino Hospital for the Criminally Insane in Italy where her mother has been locked away to determine if her mother is mentally ill or demonically possessed. When she recruits two young exorcists (Simon Quarterman and Evan Helmuth) to cure her mom using unconventional methods combining both science and religion, they come face-to-face with pure evil in the form of four powerful demons possessing Maria. Many have been possessed by one; only one has been possessed by many.
Keep an eye out, we might have some free stuff to give away.
10 February 2012 - Paranormal Nights at the Casula Powerhouse
APPI are very happy to announce that we will be running Paranormal Nights at the very haunted Casula Powerhouse Arts Centre! We will have a selection of options for our guests to choose from, such as Ghost Tours, Paranormal Invesitgation nights and professional Séances (Victorian séance style).
Our first Ghost Tour will be held on 24 March at 8pm - so all of you who are coming to ParaCon Australia should contact the Box Office at Casula Powerhouse to book your place!
The Casula Powerhouse is teeming with paranormal activity... how could it not be, when you think of the immense heat, energy and the emotion which would have come out of such hard labor.
Our paranormal nights will be running throughout the year, so we hope you can come and join us!
24 January 2012 - Bundanoon Hotel Investigation
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Thank you to the wonderful staff and management of the Bundanoon Hotel for having us investigate last weekend. The atmosphere of this place is amazing, and we can't wait to review our footage and get back to you with our report.
During our investigation, we had access to two entire wings of the hotel, as well as limited access to the Bar and the Cellar. We were lucky enough to leave a camera recording in both the bar and the cellar during the night, when all was locked up and alarmed, and we can't wait to see what eventuates.
Some personal experiences included somebody knocking on a door when Nic and I were in a room, a light being switched on, when it most definitely WASN'T on, fluctuating EMF readings and a migraine from HELL which disappeared as soon as I entered the cellar - interesting stuff!
Thank you to the wonderful staff and management of the Bundanoon Hotel for having us investigate last weekend. The atmosphere of this place is amazing, and we can't wait to review our footage and get back to you with our report.
During our investigation, we had access to two entire wings of the hotel, as well as limited access to the Bar and the Cellar. We were lucky enough to leave a camera recording in both the bar and the cellar during the night, when all was locked up and alarmed, and we can't wait to see what eventuates.
Some personal experiences included somebody knocking on a door when Nic and I were in a room, a light being switched on, when it most definitely WASN'T on, fluctuating EMF readings and a migraine from HELL which disappeared as soon as I entered the cellar - interesting stuff!
23 January 2012 - Personal Paranormal Experience's required
Had a paranormal experience?...WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU!!!
APPI are working on a project and would greatly appreciate your involvement. We are after your stories on personal paranormal experience/s. These could be anything from - divine intervention, witnessing an apparition, hearing disembodied voices, objects being thrown by unseen forces... the door is open for you to express your first hand experience of the paranormal without being mocked.
If you would like to share your story please email [email protected] and we will send you some details of what is required.
One lucky person will also win a prize for the best story!
APPI are working on a project and would greatly appreciate your involvement. We are after your stories on personal paranormal experience/s. These could be anything from - divine intervention, witnessing an apparition, hearing disembodied voices, objects being thrown by unseen forces... the door is open for you to express your first hand experience of the paranormal without being mocked.
If you would like to share your story please email [email protected] and we will send you some details of what is required.
One lucky person will also win a prize for the best story!
18 January 2012 - APPI are OFFICIAL MEMBERS of the Ghost Adventures Crew
So what does APPI have in common with Zak Bagans, Aaron Goodwin and Nick Groff? Tight jeans? No. Tight t-shirts and our own clothing line? No. (Debatably) hot hair styles? No. What we have in common is that we're all part of the same family!
We're thrilled to announce that APPI has been accepted as OFFICIAL MEMBERS of the Ghost Adventures Crew! Watch out boys, the girls are here!
We're thrilled to announce that APPI has been accepted as OFFICIAL MEMBERS of the Ghost Adventures Crew! Watch out boys, the girls are here!
16 January 2012 - Bundanoon Hotel investigation
Within the next few weeks, we will be investigating the Bundanoon Hotel, down in the beautiful Southern Highlands of Sydney.
When asking about paranormal phenomena, the hotel advised:
There have been many occurrences over the years in many parts of the building. Most recently, a wine glass was “thrown” at a barstaff member as he was making his way behind the bar. This staff member also reports “seeing” someone in the cellar a couple of weeks ago. Earlier this year a beer tap in the bar was turned on and the beer was left running. The bar manager had just come on duty, the bars were not as yet open to the public and he had come to the office to make a phone call and when he returned to the bar, the discovery was made. There have also been reports of bar stools being “thrown” off the bar top after closing time.
There have been many incidents of windows being opened or closed after the housemaids had shut or opened the windows and lights being switched on and off. The owner of the Hotel lives on premises and very often hears footsteps and lots of noise from the corridor above his flat ... even though there are no houseguests in the building. My husband was acting as caretaker last week and he was awakened in the night by a ruckus in this same corridor, again, the Hotel was empty. My Aunt was staying in Room 11 last year and she reported a banging on her door in the night - there were no other houseguests in the building at the time. The fire has been lit by sources unknown in the office. I was on duty, it was very cold and the fireplace was full of paper. The barmaid, who was the only other member of staff on the premises at the time asked me why I didn’t light the fire. I told her I couldn’t be bothered but when I returned from the kitchen some 5 minutes later, the fire was raging. The barmaid had not left the bar.
We call our ghost “Mary” and attribute all and any funny goings on to her. The owner always says that it would be very surprising not to have a ghost in a building like this!
We can't wait to see if "Mary" wants to come and play with us!
When asking about paranormal phenomena, the hotel advised:
There have been many occurrences over the years in many parts of the building. Most recently, a wine glass was “thrown” at a barstaff member as he was making his way behind the bar. This staff member also reports “seeing” someone in the cellar a couple of weeks ago. Earlier this year a beer tap in the bar was turned on and the beer was left running. The bar manager had just come on duty, the bars were not as yet open to the public and he had come to the office to make a phone call and when he returned to the bar, the discovery was made. There have also been reports of bar stools being “thrown” off the bar top after closing time.
There have been many incidents of windows being opened or closed after the housemaids had shut or opened the windows and lights being switched on and off. The owner of the Hotel lives on premises and very often hears footsteps and lots of noise from the corridor above his flat ... even though there are no houseguests in the building. My husband was acting as caretaker last week and he was awakened in the night by a ruckus in this same corridor, again, the Hotel was empty. My Aunt was staying in Room 11 last year and she reported a banging on her door in the night - there were no other houseguests in the building at the time. The fire has been lit by sources unknown in the office. I was on duty, it was very cold and the fireplace was full of paper. The barmaid, who was the only other member of staff on the premises at the time asked me why I didn’t light the fire. I told her I couldn’t be bothered but when I returned from the kitchen some 5 minutes later, the fire was raging. The barmaid had not left the bar.
We call our ghost “Mary” and attribute all and any funny goings on to her. The owner always says that it would be very surprising not to have a ghost in a building like this!
We can't wait to see if "Mary" wants to come and play with us!
13 January 2012 - Casula Powerhouse Arts Centre publish our findings
We were absolutely delighted to discover that the Casula Powerhouse Arts Centre had published an extract from the Evidence Review we had provided. To check it out, go to... http://www.casulapowerhouse.com/get-involved/ghost-findings.aspx
05 January 2012 - APPI to be stallholders at Paracon
So Nic and I have taken the plunge and invested in being a Stallholder at ParaCon Australia in March. If you're coming along, you'd BETTER come and say hello, or else! :D
28 November 2011 - APPI Paranormal Tours
Refer news - 10 November 2011
We were invited to meet with the director of a great location to discuss running paranormal tours.
Absolutely fantastic news!
As soon as more details are at hand we'll be sure to share.
We were invited to meet with the director of a great location to discuss running paranormal tours.
Absolutely fantastic news!
As soon as more details are at hand we'll be sure to share.
21 November 2011 - Spirit Magazine
The Nov/Dec holiday issue of Spirit Magazine is out for online view and purchase.
Nic is author of the month with her article on APPIs investigation of St Johns Orphanage at Goulburn (Pgs 30-31)
Nic is author of the month with her article on APPIs investigation of St Johns Orphanage at Goulburn (Pgs 30-31)
10 November 2011 - exciting news "WATCH THIS SPACE"
Today APPI received an email to top all emails.
We get some pretty amazing offers but this one by far tops our list.
All we can reveal at present is a "WATCH THIS SPACE" notice as its going to be huge!
We get some pretty amazing offers but this one by far tops our list.
All we can reveal at present is a "WATCH THIS SPACE" notice as its going to be huge!
27 October 2011 - Saved by an Angel, Doreen Virtue
Today Nic found out she was published in Doreen Virtue's latest book - Saved by an Angel
"Saved by an Angel - Do you wonder whether there are angels around you, who they are, what they look like? In this inspiring work which is a compilation of the best of Doreen Virtue's books Angel Visions and Angel Visions II, plus all new material, you'll read uplifting true stories by ordinary people who have had extraordinary experiences." - Hay House publishing.
Click on the pic to see how to purchase
"Saved by an Angel - Do you wonder whether there are angels around you, who they are, what they look like? In this inspiring work which is a compilation of the best of Doreen Virtue's books Angel Visions and Angel Visions II, plus all new material, you'll read uplifting true stories by ordinary people who have had extraordinary experiences." - Hay House publishing.
Click on the pic to see how to purchase
18 October 2011 - ParaCon Australia
Australia’s newest Paranormal Conference is here!!!
Gathering together some of the best known experts in the paranormal industry here and overseas.
Showcasing a wide array of events Australia wide, further unifying the Australian Paranormal community.
March 2012 - Click on the picture to be taken to the ParaCon Australia website.
Gathering together some of the best known experts in the paranormal industry here and overseas.
Showcasing a wide array of events Australia wide, further unifying the Australian Paranormal community.
March 2012 - Click on the picture to be taken to the ParaCon Australia website.
7 October 2011 - Australiana Pioneer Village secured
An exciting location never before investigated. Australiana Poineer Village, Wilberforce
Around 25 buildings one dating as far back as 1811. Amazing stories of paranormal experiences.
APPI have exclusive access for investigation in December, stay tuned for details as the date draws closer.
Open sundays, check out their site by clicking on the pic.
Around 25 buildings one dating as far back as 1811. Amazing stories of paranormal experiences.
APPI have exclusive access for investigation in December, stay tuned for details as the date draws closer.
Open sundays, check out their site by clicking on the pic.
1 October 2011 - Casula Powerhouse Arts Centre
After months of planning, APPI investigated CPAC with assistance from Validate and Access Paranormal, competition winner Clair Gorman and a plethora of independent investigators.
Evidence review is yielding some surprises.
For information on what's on at CPAC click on the pic for their site.
Evidence review is yielding some surprises.
For information on what's on at CPAC click on the pic for their site.
29 September 2011 - Book Review 'Where Spirits Dwell'
We received an email from Karina Machado, author of the books "Spirit Sisters", asking us to review her new book "Where Spirits Dwell". One lucky friend of APPI will have a chance to win themselves a copy of this fantastic book! Peet has finished it, and Nic is about to start it. We will then publish the review on this website, and on Facebook.
Check out Karina's website by clicking here >
Check out Karina's website by clicking here >