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Wizarding World Of Harry Potter Heads To Japan

Posted 05.11.2012

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At the end of last year, it was announced that Universal Orlando's Wizarding World of Harry Potter attraction would be replicated at Universal's Holly...

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"That's A Wrap!" CinemaCon Wraps Up Four Days in Las Vegas

Ellen Sterling | Posted 04.30.2012

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Twentieth Century Fox has announced a Planet of the Apes sequel, The Wolverine sequel starring Hugh Jackman and a remake of The Secret Life of Walter Mitty to star Ben Stiller.

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You'll Never Guess The Original Title Of 'E.T.: The Extra-Terrestrial'

The Huffington Post | Christopher Rosen | Posted 04.30.2012

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Universal Pictures executives may have had a tough last weekend with "The Five-Year Engagement" underperforming at the box office, but Monday was all ...

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There's an App for That... My Family Trip to Disney World and Universal Studios

Joshua Lamel | Posted 05.22.2012

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Thanks to mobile apps, during a peak traffic week, we were able to do something once thought to be impossible -- navigate the four Disney parks in one day apiece.

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A Muggle Gets An Appetite For Magic Candy

Sherrie Nachman | Posted 04.18.2012

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After filling about two bags with treats, I headed over to the glass enclosed case, which houses treacle fudge, rock cakes and cauldron cakes.

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Teen With No Hands Kept Off SeaWorld And Universal Rides

Posted 02.03.2012

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Orlando is a destination for rollercoaster lovers, but apparently there are unstated requirements for riders. A 17-year-old-girl was told that she cou...

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New Parade And Nighttime Show For Universal Orlando

AP | By MITCH STACY | Posted 03.26.2012

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ORLANDO, Fla. -- Universal Orlando, with an eye on bolstering attendance, announced ambitious plans Wednesday for a daily interactive character parade...

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Wizarding World of Harry Potter Heading To Universal Hollywood

AP | RYAN NAKASHIMA | Posted 02.01.2012

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LOS ANGELES — Comcast Corp. is in the final stages of a deal to bring Harry Potter's magic to life in Hollywood. The owner of Universal Studios...

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PHOTOS: Legoland Florida Is Perfect For Young Kids

Eileen Ogintz | Posted 12.20.2011

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I got a sneak peak of the new Legoland Florida just before opening and that got me thinking about how much there is to do in Orlando -- especially now -- for the preschool crowd.

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Water Parks in Los Angeles: A Huffington Post Travel Guide

The Huffington Post | Jane Ellis | Posted 10.03.2011

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The many amusement parks in Los Angeles are a big draw for families from around the world. From the movie-based rides at Universal Studios to Disneyla...

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Ron Meyer Staying On As Universal President

AP | Posted 08.27.2011

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LOS ANGELES — Ron Meyer, a former talent agent and longtime president of Universal Studios, has renewed his contract to continue in his role as ...

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Social Media and the New Hollywood

Cedric Perrier | Posted 05.29.2011

As America's movie theater chains begin to fight the inexorable demands of cable operators to offer newly-released movies in the home just four weeks ...

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PHOTOS: The Holidays In Los Angeles: Where To See Snow, Ice, And Lights

Huffington Post | Anna Almendrala | Posted 05.25.2011

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Catch the holiday spirit all over Los Angeles with Menorah lightings (Hanukkah starts this evening), Christmas boat parades, trips to Santa Claus, and...

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PHOTOS: The Best Haunted Places Around Los Angeles

Citysearch | Mar Yvette | Posted 05.25.2011

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Text courtesy of Citysearch. By Mar Yvette We all know that living in Los Angeles can be a scary experience--the traffic alone is a nightmare. But w...

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Universal Studios Reopens Backlot After Fire

AP | CHRISTY LEMIRE | Posted 05.25.2011

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Revisiting 'Bus Riley's Back In Town', Producer Elliott Kastner's first film

Holly Cara Price | Posted 05.25.2011

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Producer Elliott Kastner died this week at the age of 80. He leaves behind a great legacy of film, including The Missouri Breaks, Harper, Equus, Where...

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Redbox To Delay Rental Movies From Fox, Universal

AP | Posted 05.25.2011

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LOS ANGELES — Redbox, the leading $1-per-night DVD rental kiosk operator, said Thursday it agreed to delay renting movies from 20th Century Fox ...

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Mayor Of London Compels Harry Potter Fans To Lobby For London-Based Theme Park

Posted 05.25.2011

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London Mayor Boris Johnson expressed "jealous irritation" Monday over the opening of the new Wizarding World Of Harry Potter theme park, based in Orla...

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The Backlot Is Back! Universal's New Shooting Locations Are Great for LA

Antonio Villaraigosa | Posted 05.25.2011

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Today I stood with Governor Schwarzennegger and Steven Spielberg at the opening of the newly renovated Universal Studios backlot shooting location. It was a great day for Los Angeles.

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LA Supervisors Move Toward Approving Universal Studios' $3 Billion Makeover

LA Daily News | Posted 05.25.2011

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The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors voted Tuesday to approve an agreement with the city of Los Angeles that clarifies details about upcoming p...

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Amusement Park Jobs In High Demand -- And Not Just Among Teenagers

Hugo Martin | Posted 05.25.2011

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Theme parks are being flooded with applications from job seekers, as unemployed mortgage agents, sales clerks and construction workers who can't find ...

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Pernell Roberts, 1928-2010

Gary S. Chafetz | Posted 05.25.2011

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A Broadway actor, Pernell had a commanding presence. He was charismatic, intelligent, and well read. Hence, he could speak with great authority on many subjects. He was energetic, curious, and had a booming laugh.

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Conan O'Brien Supporters Protest NBC In Hollywood, Chicago, New York

Posted 05.25.2011

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The feud between NBC and Conan O'Brien reached new levels Monday, with fans of the late night host protesting the network outside NBC studios in Holly...

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Conan O'Brien Rally Draws Hundreds, Conan Arrives with Free Pizza

LAist | [5] | | Posted 05.25.2011

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Around three to four hundred hardcore Conan O'Brien fans braved the drenching rain to rally for the Tonight Show outside Universal Studios this aftern...

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Universal Studios Unfazed By Comcast Deal

AP | DERRIK J. LANG | Posted 05.25.2011

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UNIVERSAL CITY, Calif. — Almost everywhere you look at Universal Studios Hollywood, there are signs flaunting the 5-year-old marriage of NBC and...

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