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"Buy a Day, Get 2010 Free" Pass Offers Year-Round Access with No Black-Out Dates on the Price of a One-Day Admission Ticket

Universal City, CaliforniaUniversal Studios Hollywood’s popular "Buy A Day, Get 2010 Free" annual pass, an exceptional value offering free admission to The Entertainment Capital of L.A. for the entire 2010 calendar year, returns with a new benefit enabling year-long visits with no black-out dates.


February 3, 2010 details


"King Kong 360 3-D Created by Peter Jackson" Emerges as a Next Generation Theme Park Experience at Universal Studios Hollywood

Universal City, California--King Kong, among the screen’s most powerful and enduring icons, will re-emerge in Summer 2010 as a new signature attraction created under the direction of Peter Jackson on the famed Universal Studios Hollywood Studio Tour.

"King Kong 360 3-D Created by Peter Jackson" will combine thrilling visceral effects with the world’s largest Surround Digital projection system to create a next-generation theme park experience.


January 1, 2010 details


Universal Studios Hollywood's "13 Days of Grinchmas" Features Celebrity Readings of Dr. Seuss' "How the Grinch Stole Christmas"

Celebrity readings of "Dr. Seuss’ How The Grinch Stole Christmas" will be featured during the "13 Days of Grinchmas" holiday event at Universal Studios HollywoodSM, with stars of such top TV series as "Heroes," "PSYCH" "90210," "The Hills," "Dancing with the Stars," and "The Simpsons" plus TV news and radio personalities adding their personal accents to the timeless Dr. Seuss classic.


December 7, 2009 details


Universal Studios Hollywood Celebrates "13 Days of Grinchmas" Starting December 19

"Grinchmas" time is coming to Universal Studios Hollywood as "The Entertainment Capital of L.A." prepares to ring in the festive season with a traditional white Christmas and a not-so-traditional green Grinch, tons of fresh snow, encounters with Cindy-Lou Who and Max the Dog and a "Whoville Whobilation" at the original movie sets where the classic "Dr Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas" was filmed.


November 24, 2009 details


Universal CityWalk Sizzles with Opening of Samba Brazilian Steakhouse

Universal CityWalk® spices up its eclectic array of culinary cuisine with the addition of Samba Brazilian Steakhouse & Lounge, featuring authentic Brazilian churrascaria and free nightly entertainment including colorful Samba dancers and lively Brazilian and Latino music and a dedicated Caipirinha- cocktail bar.


November 2, 2009 details


'Chiller-Eyegore Awards' at Universal Studios Hollywood to be Hosted by Actor Corey Feldman

Universal City, CAActor Corey Feldman will host this year’s Chiller-Eyegore Awards, honoring individuals for their achievements in horror, at the opening night ceremony of Universal Studios Hollywood’s much anticipated "Halloween Horror Nights®" event, kicking off a 16-night run on Friday, October 2 at 7:00pm.


September 15, 2009 details


Films by Ten Finalists Posted for Online Voting in 'Halloween Horror Nights-Chiller Scary Good Film Competition'

Universal City, CA-Ten films, selected by industry judges from well over a hundred eligible entries, have been posted for online public voting in the "Halloween Horror Nights-Chiller Scary Good Film Competition," offering filmmakers an opportunity to have their scariest short film rewarded with a broadcast on Chiller of their work, a $1,000 cash prize and a trip for two to the October 2 opening night of Halloween Horror Nights at Universal Studios Hollywood.

September 8, 2009 details


Lionsgate® and Universal Studios Hollywood Present Heart-Stopping All-New 'My Bloody Valentine' Maze

Universal City, CA, August 21, 2009- "My Bloody Valentine: Be Mine 4 Ever" an all-new "live" multi-sensory horror experience, will be a standout attraction at Universal Studios Hollywood’sSM "Halloween Horror Nights" event beginning its 16-night run on October 2, per an agreement between the theme park and Lionsgate®, the leading next generation studio.


August 21, 2009 details


Michael Myers and the 'Halloween' Film Franchise Will Add Cutting Edge to All-New Halloween Horror Nights

Universal City, CA, August 17, 2009- Universal Studios Hollywood’sSM "Halloween Horror Nights," beginning a 16-night run on October 2, will present an all-new "live" attraction based on the classic horror/slasher film franchise, "Halloween" and the film series’ murderous antagonist, Michael Myers, per an agreement reached between the theme park and Compass International Pictures.


August 17, 2009 details


Eyegore Awards Re-Named 'Chiller-Eyegore Awards' as Universal Studios Hollywood Teams with TV's Chiller

Universal City, California, August 3, 2009 The Eyegore Awards for Achievement in Horror will morph into the Chiller-Eyegore Awards in 2009, as Universal Studios HollywoodSM partners with Chiller to create an expanded awards ceremony that will be broadcast to horror fans nationwide.


August 3, 2009 details


Universal Studios Hollywood Provides Backstage Pass to Theme Park's 'Halloween Horror Nights' via Twitter and Facebook

Universal City, CA For the first time, Universal Studios Hollywood is offering fans behind-the-scenes access to its terrifying and highly anticipated "Halloween Horror Nights" through social networking sites, Twitter and Facebook.


July 23, 2009 details


SAW BLEEDS OFF THE SCREEN INTO 'LIVE' EXPERIENCE AT UNIVERSAL STUDIOS HOLLYWOOD'S HALLOWEEN HORROR NIGHTS

Universal City, California-- Building on a tradition of bringing the horror genre’s most compelling stories and characters to life in blood-curdling, living nightmare encounters, Universal Studios Hollywood’s Halloween Horror Nights will present an all-new "live" attraction based on the most profitable horror franchise to date, SAW, per an agreement among Universal Studios Theme Parks, Lionsgate and Twisted Pictures.

 


June 25, 2009 details


UNIVERSAL STUDIOS HOLLWOOD PARTNERS WITH FIVE AREA HOTELS TO INTRODUCE THE 'UNIVERSAL HOLLYWOOD GETAWAY'

Universal City, CA Universal Studios Hollywood introduces "The Universal Hollywood Getaway," offering visitors significant savings this summer of up to 40% on vacation packages at five area hotels, located within a five mile radius of "The Entertainment Capital of L.A."


June 15, 2009 details


ORIGINAL HIGH-OCTANE "FAST & FURIOUS" MUSCLE CARS REV UP AT UNIVERSAL STUDIOS HOLLYWOOD

 


ORIGINAL HIGH-OCTANE "FAST & FURIOUS" MUSCLE CARS REV UP AT UNIVERSAL STUDIOS HOLLYWOOD AS THE ENTERTAINMENT CAPITAL OF L.A. UNVEILS DISPLAY OF NEWEST ADRENALINE-CHARGED MOVIE VEHICLES

 


March 12, 2009 details


Universal Studios Hollywood's Studio Tour Trams Go Hi Def in June, 2009

UNIVERSAL STUDIOS HOLLYWOOD’S BEHIND-THE-SCENES “STUDIO TOUR” ATTRACTION JOINS HI-DEF REVOLUTION; TRAMS BECOME STATE-OF-THE-ART “MOBILE MOVIE THEATRES” AT THE ENTERTAINMENT CAPITAL OF L.A.

 


February 25, 2009 details


CLASSIC MOVIE SETS AND NEW SHOOTING LOCATIONS TO OPEN AT UNIVERSAL STUDIOS IN MID-SUMMER, ONE YEAR AFTER FOUR-ACRE STUDIO FIRE

Universal City, California, February 3, 2009 -A little over a year after a fire damaged four acres on the world’s largest working movie studio lot, Universal Studios will re-open in mid-Summer most of its iconic sets and will unveil innovative shooting locations designed to meet contemporary film production needs.


February 3, 2009 details