Press Releases
UNIVERSAL CITYWALK’S ENERGETIC “SUMMER BLOCK PARTY” ROCKS WITH NON-STOP ENTERTAINMENT ALL SUMMER LONG, FROM JUNE 28 – SEPT. 1
Universal City, California – Universal CityWalk at Universal Studios Hollywood, The Entertainment Capital of L.A., kicks off summertime fun with a high energy “CityWalk Summer Block Party” showcasing a Latino music festival, an indie band showcase series, a teen idol talent search, and the ever-popular free outdoor movie night, all kicking off June 28 and continuing through September 1, 2007.
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UNIVERSAL STUDIOS AND WICKED ANNOUNCE “‘WICKED’ WEDNESDAYS" AT UNIVERSAL STUDIOS HOLLYWOOD, THE ENTERTAINMENT CAPITAL OF L.A.
New summer series kicks off on June 27 with special appearance by "Wicked" star Carol Kane plus performances and autograph sessions with cast of the smash-hit musical.
| June 14, 2007 | |
UNIVERSAL STUDIOS HOLLYWOOD’S ‘WATERWORLD – A LIVE SEA WAR SPECTACULAR’ BRINGS BLOCKBUSTER MOVIE SURGING TO LIFE
Universal City, California—Inspired by the eerie-futuristic mist-shrouded netherworld of the Kevin Costner adventure film, “WaterWorld -- A Live Sea War Spectacular” features thrilling live action stunts, state-of-the-art pyrotechnics and awe-inspiring flame and complex human stunt work performed in an explosive blockbuster arena.
| June 14, 2007 | |
THE “WARDROBE DEPARTMENT” STORE OFFERING HIP COUTURE AND HOLLYWOOD COLLECTIBLES FROM POPULAR TELEVISION AND MOVIE PRODUCTIONS
Universal City, California – Universal Studios Hollywood offers guests an opportunity to take home a piece of Hollywood history – and, perhaps, a fashion find as well – with the introduction of its retail store, “The Wardrobe Department,” offering a broad selection of eclectic clothing and unique collectibles from popular television and movie productions.
| June 14, 2007 | |
UNIVERSAL STUDIOS HOLLYWOOD ADDS MOVIE SETS FROM STEVEN SPIELBERG’S “WAR OF THE WORLDS” TO ITS BEHIND-THE-SCENES STUDIO TOUR
Universal City, California – The original movie sets from Steven Spielberg’s blockbuster film, “War of the Worlds” are now featured on Universal Studios Hollywood’s behind-the-scenes Studio Tour, the theme park’s signature attraction that catapults guests to The Entertainment Capital of L.A.
Guests aboard the popular Studio Tour tram ride will traverse a key scene from “War of the Worlds,” depicting a small town devastated by an elaborately choreographed 747 jetliner crash, dramatically surrounded by wreckage and debris.
| June 14, 2007 | |
UNIVERSAL STUDIOS HOLLYWOOD ENHANCES “VIP EXPERIENCE” COMBINES PRIVATE GUIDED THEME PARK ADVENTURE WITH BEHIND THE SCENES ACCESS
Universal City, California – Universal Studios Hollywood has raised the bar for its star-treatment “VIP Experience,” granting limited parties of guests expanded behind-the-scenes access to previously “off-limits” areas of the famed Hollywood dream factory, pampering them with an elegant continental breakfast at a VIP Lounge, offering unlimited food service at favorite theme park locations and ushering them to the front of the line at such world famous attractions as “Revenge of the Mummy” and “Jurassic Park—The Ride.”
| June 14, 2007 | |
UNIVERSAL STUDIOS HOLLYWOOD HEATS UP THE EXCITEMENT AND COOLS DOWN THE CROWDS, LETS GUESTS CHILL WITH RE-LAUNCHES OF TWO RIDES
Universal City, California – With a record-breaking heat wave on Southern California’s horizon, Universal Studios Hollywood has transformed its two most popular rides and is making significant enhancements to many of its park attractions to make “The Entertainment Capital of L.A.” the coolest place to be in Southern California this summer.
| June 14, 2007 | |
ONE OF THE WORLD’S MOST ADVANCED FILM-BASED ATTRACTIONS “TERMINATOR 2: 3D™” EXPLODES TO LIFE AT UNIVERSAL STUDIOS HOLLYWOOD
Universal City, California – Hailed as one of the world’s most advanced film-based attractions, “Terminator 2: 3D,” created by the film’s Academy Award®-winning director James Cameron, combines thrilling live action stunts with sophisticated digital imaging technology to achieve the visceral, immersive effect of a virtual adventure experience.
| June 14, 2007 | |
THE SIMPSONS COME TO UNIVERSAL THEME PARKS
New Mega-Attraction Opens In Both Orlando and Hollywood In 2008
Orlando, FL and Universal City, CA – “Woo Hoo!” Universal’s theme parks add animated fun and excitement to their roster as FOX’s blockbuster hit series, The Simpsons, becomes the inspiration for the world’s most highly anticipated new theme park ride.
Homer, Marge, Bart, Lisa and Maggie Simpson – stars of TV’s longest running series – will ride along with guests in a new mega-attraction opening at Universal Orlando Resort and Universal Studios Hollywood in Spring 2008.
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UNIVERSAL STUDIOS HOLLYWOOD’S PRINT@HOME TICKETING ALSO WITH PREMIUM “FRONT-OF-LINE” ACCESS TO THE ENTERTAINMENT CAPITAL OF L.A.
Universal City, California—Universal Studios Hollywood’s online Print@Home ticketing program is designed to maximize guest convenience with immediately redeemable tickets and features online availability of the premium “Front-of-Line” ticket option to “The Entertainment Capital of L.A.”
| June 14, 2007 | |