Category: Theme Parks - Installations
Nick Stars Light Up Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade
Some of Nickelodeon’s most popular stars will participate in the 84th Annual Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade on Thursday, Nov. 25.
Shrek the Musical Sings in London
DreamWorks Theatricals and Neal Street Prods.' SHREK THE MUSICAL is set to open in May 2011 at the Theatre Royal, Drury Lane in London, reports VARIETY.
Elf Musical to Hit Broadway
The long-in-development stage musical adaptation of the Will Ferrell-vehicle ELF will debut at the Hirschfeld Theater on November 2, reports VARIETY.
Harryhausen Pledges His Life’s Work to the National Media Museum
On the day of Ray Harryhausen’s 90th birthday, at the official opening of the exhibition "Ray Harryhausen - Myths and Legends" at the London Film Museum, the Ray and Diana Harryhausen Foundation has announced its intention to deposit the Collection of the life’s work of celebrated special effects animator Ray Harryhausen at the National Media Museum in Bradford, UK.
Wizarding World of Harry Potter Opens at Universal Orlando Resort
/The Wizarding World of Harry Potter/ at Universal Orlando Resort celebrates its grand opening today with help from Harry Potter film actors Daniel Radcliffe, Rupert Grint, Tom Felton, James and Oliver Phelps, Matthew Lewis, Bonnie Wright, Michael Gambon, Warwick Davis and thousands of excited fans -- officially becoming the only place in the world where the adventures of Harry Potter come to life.
Spider-Man Musical To Finally Arrive in Late 2010
After long delays, the musical SPIDER-MAN: TURN OFF THE DARK is looking at starting its Broadway run in November or December, reports VARIETY.
Tokyo Disneyland Adding 3-D Mickey Attraction
Tokyo Disneyland has said it will launch a new 3-D Mickey Mouse attraction on January 24th, reports VARIETY.
Big Idea Proudly Presents VeggieTales Live! Sing Yourself Silly!
There’s never ever been a show like VeggieTales, and now fans can enjoy the ultimate live experience with VeggieTales Live! Sing Yourself Silly! tour coming to a city nearby.
Motion Theory Conducts Mickey Mouse's World of Color
Creative production studio Motion Theory creates a stunning, cinematic, CG film, staring a redesigned Mickey Mouse in the launch of Disney’s spectacular new show, “World of Color”.
World of Color Brings Animation to California Adventure
For the first time, Disney has merged media and images with water to create a visual show that will transform the guest experience, evoking a range of emotion from laughter, drama, insanity and beauty similar to an onscreen performance.
Disney to Offer Last Tour to Endor
After more than two decades of interstellar travel, Disney Parks’ Star Tours attraction is powering down to make way for its reimagining in 2011 – but Last Tour to Endor offers fans the opportunity to attend an out of-this-world, first-of-its-kind decommissioning party before Star Tours launches its final flights.
Pam Hogarth Joins LOOK Effects as Director of Marketing
Visual effects veteran Pam Hogarth has joined LOOK Effects Inc., where she will be working to expand LOOK’s reputation in the visual effects and production industries as Director of Marketing.
Magic of Mary Blair Site Launches
Jeanne Chamberlain and Maggie Richardson, the nieces of famed Disney artist Mary Blair, have launched the new website the Magic of Mary Blair (magicofmaryblair.com).
Harry Potter Theme Park to Open in June
One of the most widely anticipated theme park entertainment experiences ever created - The Wizarding World of Harry Potter at Universal Orlando Resort - is set for a public grand opening on June 18.
I.E. Effects Enters Falcon’s Treehouse for 3-D for Storm
I.E. Effects delivered 3D reality for “Traveling in the Storm,” an immersive entertainment experience developed by Falcon’s Treehouse for OCT Shanghai’s Happy Valley.
Captain Eo Returns to Disneyland
The 3-D Michael Jackson event movie, CAPTAIN EO, is coming back for a limited run at Disneyland's Tomorrowland theater starting Tuesday, according to MOVIELINE.COM.
Parker & Stone Going Off-Broadway
SOUTH PARK creators Trey Parker and Matt Stone have teamed up with AVENUE Q composer/lyricist Robert Lopez to create a new stage musical, reports VARIETY.
Universal Studios Theme Park Opening in Korea in 2014
A group of South Korean conglomerates have inked an agreement that will bring a multi-billion dollar Universal Studios Korea Theme Park and Resort to the country in 2014, DEADLINE HOLLYWOOD reports.
Captain EO Making a Return to Disneyland
Disneyland will once again be home to the 17-minute long CAPTAIN EO for a limited engagement starting in February 2010, according to the Disney Parks Blog.
NBCU, Comcast Join Forces
Comcast (NASDAQ: CMCSA, CMCSK) and General Electric (NYSE: GE) announced today that they have signed a definitive agreement to form a joint venture that will be 51% owned by Comcast, 49% owned by GE and managed by Comcast.
Twilight Dawns in Theaters for One Night
Summit Ent. is brining TWILIGHT back to theaters one day before the second installment in the series hits movie houses, reports VARIETY.
Spielberg Sweetens Consulting Deal With Universal Theme Parks
Steven Spielberg, a longtime creative consultant for Universal Studios' theme parks, has inked an exclusive agreement that extends his deal and keeps him from developing new attractions for Disney, where DreamWorks is now based, Variety reports.