'Transformers' drives into U's theme park
Michael Bay may prefer to wreak havoc, destroying Chicago at multiplexes this weekend -- but when it comes to the offscreen lives of Hasbro's robots, the "Transformers: Dark of the Moon" director is in construction mode. Helmer is giving his creative notes to "Transformers: The Ride -- 3D," a big-budget theme park attraction under construction on the lower lot of Universal Studios Hollywood that opens next spring. The motion-based ride will tell an original "Transformers" story and use 3D animation, animatronics and the latest flight-simulator technology to place guests in the middle of a battle between the heroic Autobots and villainous Decepticons. Because the films breathed new life into Hasbro's toy line in 2007, the toymaker chose to embrace the look of the shape-shifting characters from the pics for the ride, its first theme park attraction since exploiting its brands ("G.I. Joe," "Monopoly," "Battleship," "Ouija" and "Candyland," among others) across various entertainment platforms. "We're always looking for ways to engage people and show our characters where people want to experience them," Aaron Archer, Hasbro's VP brand creative, brand design and IP development told Variety. Exec has been overseeing the "Transformers" line for the past 12 years. He worked closely with Bay's art department and was part of the pitch that got the helmer interested in the property in the first place. Audiences have grown accustomed to the look of the pics' bots after the first film earned $710 million worldwide and its sequel hauled in $836 million. As a result, toy sales tied to the franchise generated $482 million for Hasbro after its first outing and more than $600 million around the second, providing a case study on how toymakers can capitalize on film and TV shows based on their popular playthings. Hasbro, which owns the rights to the brand and how it's spun off, didn't necessarily have to stick with the design; its new animated "Transformers" series on kids cabler The Hub steers clear of the look. "It's definitely set in the film universe," Archer said. "We wanted to have the best experiences of the movies come forward and bring it to life with all original content." Chip Largman, senior VP of creative at Universal Studios Hollywood, calls the ride "a natural follow up to the films" that serves as "an extension" of what auds have already seen in theaters.The Simpsons Ride - News
Rides and attractions include: The Simpsons Ride, Revenge of the Mummy, Shrek 4-D, Men in Black Alien Attack, Adventures of Spider Man, The Incredible Hulk Coaster, and the Jurassic Park River Adventure. Universal did not forget about the youngest
It also won't be cheap, with U said to be spending significantly more than the roughly $40 million it spent to build "The Simpsons Ride." An identical "Transformers" ride is also being built at Universal Studios Singapore. The timing of next year's
Entering its record-breaking 23 rd season on FOX this fall and airing its landmark 500 th episode in 2012, The Simpsons has won 27 Emmy Awards, was the subject of an international film smash in 2007 and inspired a ride at Universal Studios Hollywood.
ROUND ONE: Tavares comes out jabbing but Simpsons squashes his offense and pushes him against the fence. Simpson tries to trip Tavares down. Simpson lays all of his weight on Tavares while peppering him with punches in the clinch.
Because the ride was closed, we couldn't exactly get a good look at anything, but there was a lot of stapling and other stuff going on behind the walls. Around The Simpsons ride and Curious George there's a bit going on. Well, not much.
Miley Cyrus Checks Out The Simpsons' Ride | Celebrity-gossip.net
Enjoying the summer California weather, Miley Cyrus stepped out on Tuesday afternoon with her mother Tish and family for a day at the Universal Studios Theme Park in Los Angeles.
Over the course of her afternoon, the Hannah Montana singer/actress was seen entering the park's newest attraction, The Simpsons' Ride, signing autographs and posing for pictures with fans along the way.
Meanwhile, Miley spent her Fourth of July holiday in an image rebuilding effort as she headlined America's Freedom Festival in Provo, Utah.
According to E! reports, the 15-year-old Disney star was "clad in a conservative all-white outfit of jeans and a tank top, performing in front of nearly 60,000 fans, singing her biggest hits and debuting songs off her new album. The reigning tween queen dedicated Simple Song to American troops."
"I want to take a minute to dedicate this song to all of our troops we got out there," she told the crowd. "I know God has an ultimate plan, so I'm stoked."
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Enjoy the pictures of Miley Cyrus and family spending the day at Universal Studios Theme Park (July 8).
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Getting on the Simpsons ride....
They built the stupid Simpsons Ride and it replaced the Back to the Future Ride.
The Simpsons ride is so good!
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Ride along with The Simpsons as they visit Krustyland, the low-budget theme park created by no other than Krusty the Clown at Universal Studios Florida.
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The Simpsons Ride is a simulator ride featured at the Universal Studios Florida and Universal Studios Hollywood theme parks. The ride is based on The Simpsons.
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