Special Events
Halloween Horror Nights 2008 Short Film Competition
UNIVERSAL STUDIOS HOLLYWOOD INVITES FILMMAKERS TO IMAGINE "WHERE NIGHTMARES COME ALIVE" FOR SHORT FILM COMPETITION COINCIDING WITH LAUNCH OF ANNUAL HALLOWEEN HORROR NIGHTS
Universal City - July 24, 2008 - "Where Nightmares Come Alive" is the theme for Universal Studios Hollywood’s first Halloween short film competition, a virtual film festival timed to coincide with the launch of the annual Halloween Horror Nights event that will invade the Entertainment Capital of L.A. for 13 nights this October.
| July 24, 2008 |  |
Universal CityWalk's Free "Summer Block Party" 2008
Universal CityWalk's 'Summer Block Party' Sizzles With Seven Nights a Week of Free Non-Stop Entertainment Showcasing Celebrity and Tribute Band Concert Performances, Talent Competitions, Latin Nights and Free Outdoor Movies, June 26 - August 31
| June 9, 2008 | |
Free Eco-Fair at Universal Studios Hollywood on April 26, 2008
Universal Studios Hollywood Celebrates Earth Day with Free, Family-Friendly "Eco-Fair" Featuring
Celebrities and Interactive Exhibits. Saturday, April 26 from 10 A.M. to 4 P.M. Event Coincides with Mobile Hazardous Waste Disposal Drop-Off; Free Parking Offered for Hybrid Vehicles
Universal City, CA - The Universal Studios Hollywood “Eco-Fair” returns on Saturday, April 26 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. as The Entertainment Capital of L.A. celebrates Earth Day with over 30 engaging and educational displays, celebrity appearances, an offer of free parking for hybrid vehicles, and a hazardous waste disposal drive sponsored by the City and County of Los Angeles.
| April 7 2008 | |
Universal Studios Hollywood Conducts "Chainsaw Training" Boot Camp
Universal Studios Hollywood's conducts "Chainsaw Training" Boot Camp as preparations begin for "Halloween Horror Nights" event featuring horror icons Freddy, Jason, and Leatherface, four new mazes, new shows, new scares and a trip on the backlot "Terror Tram" starting Friday October 5.
| September 7, 2007 | |
HALLOWEEN HORROR NIGHTS 2007 AT UNIVERSAL STUDIOS HOLLYWOOD
Three of the most infamous big screen horror icons - Freddy, Jason and Leatherface - wreck havoc at Universal Studios Hollywood, the Entertainment Capital of L.A., as "Halloween Horror Nights" come to life for 10 terror-filled nights beginning October 5.
September 7,2007
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 | |
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 SENDS GUESTS TO THE “FRONT-OF-LINE” WITH TICKET PASS OFFERING HASSLE-FREE THEME PARK ADVENTURE
Universal City, California – Universal Studios Hollywood invites guests to enjoy unprecedented access to “The Entertainment Capital of L.A.” with its exclusive “Front-of-Line” pass offering priority-entry privileges at all rides and attractions, including the popular “Revenge of the Mummy – The Ride” roller coaster and newly updated behind-the-scenes “Studio Tour” attraction a well as reserved seating at all shows and behind-the-scenes admittance at select attractions.
| June 14, 2007 | |
UNIVERSAL CITYWALK UNVEILS WORLD-CLASS THEATER UPGRADE, OFFERING MOVIE-GOERS L.A.S BEST MOVIE-GOING EXPERIENCE, OPENING MAY 2007
Universal City, California –Universal CityWalk raises the bar for the movie-going experience in a top-to-bottom re-engineering of its 18-screen movie complex with technologically advanced floor to-ceiling screens, a sophisticated, state-of-the-art sound system and the widest, stadium style seating available in any U.S theater, all opening May 2007 at Universal Studios Hollywood, Entertainment Capital of L.A.
| June 14, 2007 | |