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Wizarding World of Harry Potter comes to Hollywood

Yesterday it was announced that The Wizarding World of Harry Potter, theme park attraction will be springing up in Universal Studios Hollywood. On hand for the announcement where James and Oliver Phelps, who portray Fred and George Weasley in the Harry Potter films…

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Universal Studios Hollywood’s Halloween Horror Nights 2010 preview

We know how popular horror is with you all so we thought you would like a peek at what’s upcoming at Universal Studios Hollywood. To find out what fun it all is, and how 3D Zombievision fits in, see the full post…

Creating the King Kong Ride in 360 degrees and 3D – Video and Image Gallery

Here is the Universal Studios video for how they created the new King Kong ride for which Judy Sloane reported on it’s launch last week. We also have the image gallery for the ride and the launch event.

Thumbnail : Join our Judy Sloane at the re-opening of the King Kong Ride

Join our Judy Sloane at the re-opening of the King Kong Ride

King Kong is one of these living large legacy brands that will forever last. Today was the first day that you will ever be inside a 3D story, as opposed to viewing the story from a seat. So join me, Judy Sloane, on my video adventure into the new King Kong ride!…

Thumbnail : Universal Studios backlot reconstruction details

Universal Studios backlot reconstruction details

Here is Universals video of the fire and reconstruction. Also we have details including plans and photographs of the refined sets. To finish off we have the key dates, a list of the films shot and current TV shows shooting on the backlot.

Thumbnail : Reopening of Universal Studios backlot

Reopening of Universal Studios backlot

Almost two years ago on June 1, 2008, a three alarm fire broke out at Universal Studios. Director Steven Spielberg rushed to the studio that day and watched as the backlot burned around him. Now he is on hand to reopen the backlot for filming, and for all the tourists to enjoy this summer.

Universal Studios re-opening Video

Towards the end of June Universal Studios completed the first part of re-building of some standing sets that burnt down in 2008. I, Judy Sloane, was there and here is my video report of the re-opening…

Thumbnail : Universal Studio’s re-opening of Courthouse Square

Universal Studio’s re-opening of Courthouse Square

Updated with our video of the event!
Last June, a devastating fire destroyed four acres of Universal Studio’s historic backlot. Among the treasures to be decimated by the flames was the Courthouse Square, as seen in the Back to the Future trilogy. We check back to see how the rebuilding is progressing.

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