I called at the Windy City, but even by Chicago standards, it would take a pretty huge gust to lift a dress this big. An eight-metre sculpture of Marilyn Monroe in a famous pose from the film The Seven Year Itch has been unveiled on Chicago’s Magnificent Mile. Created by artist Seward Johnson, the sculpture is already a hit with tourists.

 

"None of you find that song just the tiniest bit... "

 

And you might remember these little blue creatures from your childhood. Yes, the Smurfs. They originated in Belgium and made figures of cartoon in Europe and the US more than 25 years ago. Now they are hitting the big screen in 3D. In the film the evil wizard Gargamel played by Hank Azaria chases Smurfs through a magical portal into New York City. They end up with a married couple played by Neil Patrick Harris and Glee’s Jayma Mays. Smurfs 3D opens in the US later this month. 

 

"I’m 546. I’m getting too old for this."

 

"In the first true blue…"