Remember the old Ghostbusters Spooktacular attraction at Universal Studios Florida? It was a special effects show with smokes, holographic ghosts, Slimer, and of course, The Ghostbusters. I remember it being a lot of fun, but I was also a kid when I visited the park. Now as I look back at old photos from the attraction, it doesn’t look nearly as cool as I remember. The show was shut down in 1996 for an attraction based on Twister. Well the Ghostbusters might be coming back to a theme park near you. UGO noticed the following line hidden in a press release about the franchise’s 25th anniversary:
“To recognize this special milestone, [...]

Last week Universal Studios announced that they would be building a 3D theme park ride based on Transformers. The official press release claimed that Universal was collaborating with director Michael Bay on the attraction, but apparently Bay has yet to approve the concept. Michael Bay writes on his official website:
“They had me in a press release saying I supported it - but Universal has a long way to go in my mind. I don’t support it - I’m not involved and not sure the story of the ride works, and I know Optimus is not going to just show up to be directed by some new people that have never [...]

Universal Studios Hollywood and Singapore will be launching a theme park attraction based on Michael Bay’s Transformers. Planned for an early 2011 debut, the ride will use High Definition 3D footage, along with practical special effects and “stunning” robotics (ie expect animatronic giant robots) that according to a press release will “transform perceptions of theme park experiences”. The attraction will replace the former Backdraft special effects show and special effects stages in the lower lot.

According to the press release, track will also be installed, which hints that it will be a moving ride, and not a walk-through attraction. No word on if the storyline will tie into Transformers, Transformers: [...]

UK’s Thorpe Park will be opening a SAW-themed roller coaster in Spring 2009. The coster will feature a ‘beyond vertical’ drop of 100º from a height of 100ft (a 4.5 G-force experience), making it the steepest freefall drop in the world. Riders will also endure three inversions that will add another dimension to a whole new experience of adrenaline-fuelled fun for thrill seekers. The ride lasts 1 minute and 40 seconds, 30% of which will be inside the station building. The track is 2363 feet in length. Merlin Entertainment has been working with Twisted Pictures and Lionsgate to ensure total accuracy of the key elements from the Saw films. You can [...]

Someone is selling a restored Ghostbuster’s Ecto-1 which was used in Universal Studios Florida for over fifteen years.
“This car is one of three Sony/MGM authorized Ghostbusters 1959 Cadillac Miller Meteor Ecto-1. There are the two original cars used in the films and this one built exclusively for the Universal Studios Theme parks. This car has a rich history and thousands of fans have been photographed with this car. The only major change made to this car was the roof rack. We modified the roof rack to resemble the screen used Sony Ecto-1 original car. Other upgrades are cosmetic and mechanically it’s very sound.”
So if you have $45,000 to spare, check [...]

Universal Studios has announced that they will be providing theme park visitors with an exclusive first look at The Wolfman. The footage will premiere on the LED screens on the Terror Tram as part of Universal Studios Hollywood’s Halloween Horror Nights (which begins October 3rd). That’s right. Universal is trying to lure moviegoers to their theme park with the promise of an extended movie trailer? Has it really come to this?

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The Pitch: Following the great backlot fire, Hitler reassesses the current situation at Universal Studios in this re-subtitled scene from Downfall.

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Universal Studios has released a new conceptual image from their upcoming Wizarding World of Harry Potter theme park, which will be part of Universal’s Islands of Adventure in Orlando, Florida. The artwork depicts the Three Broomsticks, where theme park guests will be able to enjoy authentic food and drink from the world of Harry Potter upon its opening at Universal’s Islands of Adventure. The Three Broomsticks is one of the local pubs in Hogsmeade. Known for its delicious butterbeer and its beautiful owner Madam Rosmerta, who lives above the pub, the Three Broomsticks is a favourite pub among Hogwarts students and staff.

Any would-be Sam Walton knows that Rambo remains America’s chief export. He is the vein-y cornerstone staying strong against today’s crashing waves of economic turmoil and disaster. VICE just released their Mexico Issue and contained therein are countless photos of Mexico City’s beloved Rambo impersonator, Diego Alione. So successful was this Argentine at posing with babies, women in hot denim (with a leg up) and stunned kids (see the face above) that he made the jump to Universal Studios. Fame! If Stallone ever hangs up the bazooka and the head band, let’s hope that Holly/Bollywood puts up the funds for a Rambo 5 starring Alione. For the sake of our [...]

J.K. Rowling has penned a brand new story featuring the characters in her fantasy best-selling Harry Potter book series. According to the Sunday Mirror, the story is being adapted into a mini-movie which will be shown at Universal Studio’s The Wizarding World Of Harry Potter in Orlando, Florida. The report says that all of the regular cast, including Daniel Radcliffe, Emma Watson and Rupert Grint, are said to be involved. They will shoot the mini movie, and additional sequences and clips which will be included in the rides in Leavesden, Hertfordshire UK.

The Wizarding World Of Harry Potter is expected to open next year or early 2010 at Universal Studios Islands [...]