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Universal Studios Hollywood Adds Additional Second Date to its First-Ever Running Universal 5K Minion Run as Popular Event Sells Out; Event Dates are Saturday, May 11 and Sunday, May 12. Register Here for the Event; Space is Limited Universal Studios Hollywood adds a second day to its popular Running Universal 5K Minion Run due to registration sell out on Saturday, May 11, offering fitness buffs, runners and walkers alike another chance to partake in the fun on Sunday, May 12. The inaugural Minion Run, featuring Illumination’s mischievous Minions from the popular “Despicable Me Minion Mayhem” ride cheering from the side lines, invites participants ages five and older (of all experience levels) to wind their way around Universal Studios Hollywood and through parts of Universal Studios’ historic backlot, made famous in more than 8,000 movies and television shows. The Minion Run will give participants an unprecedented insider’s view of the world renowned movie and television p

Universal Studios Hollywood rolls out the red carpet for the “ Dark Arts at Hogwarts ™ Castle Premiere Event,” a special experience that offers fans a first look at the new light projection show at “ The Wizarding World of Harry Potter ” on Thursday, April 11 and Friday, April 12, 2019. Click HERE to Purchase Tickets as Tickets will Sell Out This premium evening event invites guests to be among the very first to experience “Dark Arts at Hogwarts Castle” with exclusive, coveted after-hours access to Hogsmeade village, where fans can also explore the shops and experience the land’s signature rides, “Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey™” and “Flight of the Hippogriff™.” The event’s main attraction is an exclusive first-look at the all-new “Dark Arts at Hogwarts Castle” projection display that brings to light an exciting new dimension of sorcery within “The Wizarding World of Harry Potter.” A mesmerizing pageantry of light, music and special effects will unleash the darkest c

Universal Studios Hollywood enhances its Premium VIP Experience with the introduction of Mandarin-speaking guides offering guests an opportunity to experience the world-famous theme park and historic backlot by in-language experts. Mandarin VIP Experience tours will be offered on a weekly basis through June 1, 2019. For more information and to book a reservation, guests can visit www.ush.cn and www.UniversalStudiosHollywood.com or call 818-622-8477. The Mandarin VIP Experience complements Universal Studios Hollywood’s popular VIP Experience. Helmed by expertly-trained tour guides, the VIP Experience offers guests from around the world a front row seat to the magic of movie and television production with escorted express access to all rides and attractions, behind-the-scenes access to movie and television sets and soundstages, including the legendary Property Warehouse and the Costume Department, along with exclusive entry to a reserved VIP lounge, a gourmet buffet lunch in a pr

Ready to get fit in 2019? Guests, fitness buffs, runners and walkers alike are invited to join Stuart, Tim and Tom in Universal Studios Hollywood’s 5K Minion Run , the first in the theme park’s Running Universal™ series, which kicks off on Saturday, May 11. The inaugural Minion Run , featuring Illumination’s mischievous Minions from the popular “ Despicable Me Minion Mayhem ” ride, invites participants ages five and older (of all experience levels) to wind their way around Universal Studios Hollywood and through parts of Universal Studios’ historic backlot, made famous in more than 8,000 movies and television shows. The run will give participants an unprecedented insider’s view of the Entertainment Capital of L.A. Starting at Universal Studios Hollywood’s iconic front gates, participants will pass through some of the theme park’s immersive areas and attractions before winding their way along the historic backlot and into the magical world of movie-making as they head toward

Universal Studios Hollywood ushers in the “ Year of the Pig ” as the movie-based theme park celebrates Lunar New Year with uniquely-themed programs featuring beloved global pop icon Hello Kitty, DreamWorks’ Kung Fu Panda masters Po and Tigress and a Mandarin-speaking Transformer’s MEGATRON, now through Monday, February 18, 2019. This spectacularly-themed Lunar New Year tradition takes place within Universal Plaza, located at the heart of the theme park. Under a curtain of customary red Chinese lanterns and stunning plum blossom Wishing Trees, the festivities come to life as guests discover the 12 zodiac animal signs accompanied by their symbolic attributes. The centerpiece of the Lunar New Year festivities features DreamWorks’ Kung Fu Panda Jade Palace Performance Stage and the exciting Dragon Warrior Training Show based on the beloved Kung Fu Panda franchise and Universal Studios Hollywood’s popular DreamWorks Theatre featuring “Kung Fu Panda” attraction. The energetic experienc

Universal Studios Hollywood Celebrates Lunar New Year and the “Year of the Pig” with DreamWorks’ Kung Fu Panda’s Po and Tigress, Mr. Ping’s Noodle Shop, a Mandarin-speaking Transformer’s MEGATRON and Hello Kitty, Adorned in Custom-Designed Lunar New Year Attire, from February 2–17 Lunar New Year is Included in the Price of Admission to Universal Studios Hollywood Universal Studios Hollywood ushers in the “Year of the Pig” as the movie-based theme park celebrates Lunar New Year with uniquely-themed programs featuring beloved global pop icon Hello Kitty, DreamWorks’ Kung Fu Panda masters Po and Tigress and a Mandarin-speaking Transformer’s MEGATRON from Saturday, February 2 to Sunday, February 17, 2019. This spectacularly-themed Lunar New Year tradition will take place within Universal Plaza, located at the heart of the theme park. Under a curtain of customary red Chinese lanterns and stunning plum blossom Wishing Trees, the festivities will come to life as guests discover the 12

Holiday blues got you down? Take some time relax with some ASMR by The Grinch! Watch the videos below with headphones to hear the soothing sounds Twitter - Facebook - Meet The Grinch during Grinchmas at Universal Studios Hollywood until December 30! What is ASMR? ASMR (autonomous sensory meridian response) is a relaxing, often sedative sensation that’s triggered by placid sights and sounds such as whispers, accents, and crackles. ASMR style videos have become the latest internet sensation with hundreds of videos and multiple YouTube channels dedicated to the mesmerizing sensation. Discuss this with fellow SJF fans on Facebook . On Twitter, follow us at @SandwichJohnFilms Please Leave A Comment-

As last minute shoppers begin searching for perfect Christmas presents, Universal Studios Hollywood is helping to take the guesswork out by assembling a list of some popular gift giving items and stocking stuffers from such fan favorites as The Grinch, Harry Potter, Minions, Jurassic Park and Hello Kitty and friends. Here’s a short list of some fun, inspirational items. For the naughty on the list, Illumination Entertainment and Universal Pictures’ Dr. Seuss’ The Grinch movie takes center stage with an assortment of fun must-haves, including green faux-fur adorned hats, gloves and scarves as well as pajamas. Magic is always in the air during the holidays, making treasures and treats from “ The Wizarding World of Harry Potter ” some of the best gifts. From bespoke Christmas ornaments inspired by the Wizarding World to Honeydukes one-of-a-kind sweets, there is something for every Harry Potter fan this season. Other spellbinding collectibles that are sure to top any witch or wi

From magical spells to magical creatures, from dark villains to daring heroes, it's all here at The Wizarding World of Harry Potter  , coming Spring 2016 to Universal Studios Hollywood℠. Explore the mysteries of Hogwarts™ castle, visit the shops of Hogsmeade™, and sample fare from the wizarding world's best-known establishments. Plus experience pulse-pounding rides and attractions that transport you into a world of magical thrills and excitement. The ride is scheduled to open in the spring of 2016. Please Leave A Comment-

An original 3D, Ultra-HD adventure, the “ Despicable Me Minion Mayhem ” ride brings outrageous and heartfelt fun to The Entertainment Capital of L.A. as scores of Minions descend upon Universal Studios Hollywood. Based on Universal Pictures and Illumination Entertainment’s Academy Award and Golden Globe Award-nominated film franchise and created in collaboration with Chris Meledandri, founder and CEO of Illumination Entertainment, the attraction invites guests to embrace their inner Minion as they become immersed in an all-new story from the world of “ Despicable Me .” Helmed by (former?) super-villain Gru, with assistance from the slightly forgetful Dr. Nefario, “Despicable Me Minion Mayhem” captivates fans by recruiting and transforming them into beloved, gibberish-speaking Minions. The theme park also brings to life the first film’s memorable seaside carnival with the introduction of “Super Silly Fun Land,” an imaginative and interactive play zone unique to Universal Stu

Universal Studios Hollywood’s ‘Halloween Horror Nights’ Transports Guests into the Sinister World of ‘ Insidious ,’ Exploring the Darkest Corners of the Paranormal Experience and Bringing the Chilling Blockbuster Movie Franchise to Life in an All-New Maze The unsettling story of the Lambert family is coming to Universal Studios Hollywood’s “ Halloween Horror Nights ,” as “ Insidious: Into The Further ” transports guests to a dark realm where malevolent souls and demonic entities exist in the tormented existence of their past lives. Based on the 2010 horror thriller “Insidious” and the upcoming sequel “ Insidious: Chapter 2 ,” the haunted attraction joins the highly-anticipated line up of terrifying mazes at the award-winning Halloween event, opening September 20. The nightmare journey focuses on the evil spirit that has haunted the Lambert clan for two generations. Maze-goers will travel into the world of the dead to confront the malicious souls hell-bent on bringing suffering to th

So the summer movie season is officially in full swing, with all kinds of big blockbusters hitting theaters each and every week, offering up action-packed experiences of the highest cinematic quality and the best visual effects studio money can buy. And no matter how impressive the 3D or digital technology, there's only so much you can experience from your seat in a crowded movie theater. For those of you thrill-seekers out there who are looking for a little extra bang for your buck and willing to take a trip to the west coast, Universal Studios has taken the best elements of the fancy cinematic 3D technology and incorporated it into their latest, cutting-edge attraction with " Transformers The Ride 3D ." Think "Star Tours" but with amped-up, in-your-face-battle-action involving Optimus Prime, Megatron and trusty Bumblebee. MTV News was lucky enough to snag an invite to come check out the ride just before it opened to the public. Here's a rundown of w

Here is the behind the scenes of the upcoming Transformers: The Ride–3D, which is set to open in May at Universal Studios Hollywood. The thrill ride will tell a new “TRANSFORMERS” story using original, photo-realistic 3D-HD media, sophisticated special effects masterminded by Industrial Light & Magic, and one of the most elaborate roaming flight simulator ride systems ever created. Fusing high-tech elements with an epic new “TRANSFORMERS” tale, “Transformers: The Ride–3D” will be Universal Studios Hollywood’s most ambitious ride ever created and will set a new standard in the world of theme park attractions, stretching the medium’s potential as an immersive and powerful storytelling vehicle. Please Leave A Comment-

Behind The Scenes Video For Universal Studios King Kong 360 Part 2 On Saturday we brought you part one of Universal Studios behind the scene video for their upcoming new ride, King Kong 360 3D, which open up at Universal Studios Hollywood this week!  The studio released the second part of this "making of" series and it gives us an inside view into the storyline of King Kong 360 3-D , as well as backstory of the King Kong, and what went into designing the creatures of Skull Island. Watch the trailer after the jump and enjoy the ride.. To watch part one click HERE . Please Leave A Comment-

Behind The Scenes Video For Universal Studios King Kong 360 I'm looking forward to making a trip out to Universal Studios to experince the new King Kong 360 3D ride that will be opening next week.  Universal has released the first of four behind the scenes videos that go through the history of the classic King Kong attraction, and also offers us a look at Peter Jackson testing out the new ride. Please Leave A Comment-

Teaser Trailer For New King Kong Attraction At Universal Studios Hollywood As I reported back in February about the upcoming King Kong Ride at Universal Hollywood. We now have a trailer for the upcoming ride thanks to Crave . Over a year and a half ago the 7 ton,30 foot tall King Kong was destroyed in June 2008 Fire on The back lot of Universal Studios Hollywood.Universal instead spent 6 times as much to build a new attraction then remake the old ride. And created a 3D version of the ride.Well we find out it is going to be 4D not 3D. Peter Jackson directed the new ride that is set to open in the Summer of 2010. Please Leave A Comment-

New 3D King Kong Ride At Universal Studios Hollywood Over a year and a half ago the 7 ton,30 foot tall King Kong was destroyed in June 2008 Fire on The back lot of Univerasl Studios Hollywood. Universal instead spent 6 times as much to build a new attraction then remake the old ride. And created a 3D version of the ride. Joe Letteri, the visual effects supervisor for the film, said: We saw it and we said we wish we had done the whole movie in 3-D. Since then, Weta Digital have honed the 3-D technology and many of the technological advances developed for Avatar will be used in the Kong attraction. Universal Studios Hollywood President Larry Kurzweil, said: After the 2008 fire, we knew we had to bring him back to the back lot studio tour, but in a way that has never been experienced before. It's going to feel like Avatar but it will be happening all around you. Here's a list of facts and features for the new attraction: - Guests on the studio tour will board a tram that will

Universal Studios Halloween Horror Nights Are Getting Some New Attractions From Hollywood The new SAW Experiences , to be presented at this year’s Halloween Horror Nights event, will mark the first time that SAW characters and stories will be developed as "live" attractions in a U.S. theme park. At Universal Studios Hollywood , characters, themes and live action recreations of the infamous "traps" from the entire SAW horror franchise will be featured in a "maze" experience, in multiple "scare zones" and aboard the parks signature "Terror Tram," where guests will be subjected to a deadly "game" that will echo a story element instantly recognizable to SAW’s legion of fans. The team designing the live SAW experiences includes the Universal Studios Hollywood creative department as well as Lionsgate and Twisted Pictures. " Halloween: The Life and Crimes of Michael Myers ," an interactive horror walk-through experience, w