Theme Parks - Installations

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

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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

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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.

Mechanism Digital Work Appears in 101 Dalmations Broadway Musical

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Mechanism Digital’s Directive: Make dogs talk! . . . to promote the upcoming 101 Dalmatians Broadway musical. Timeline: Three days.

Yo Gabba Gabba! Kicks Off First Ever U.S. Tour

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W!LDBRAIN, the award-winning animation and entertainment company and S2BN Entertainment are proud to announce the launch of YO GABBA GABBA! LIVE: THERE'S A PARTY IN MY CITY, the first live U.S. touring show for the hit children's program Yo Gabba Gabba!.

Universal Studios Singapore To Launch World's Only Madagascar Attraction

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Asia's largest integrated resort in Singapore, Resorts World Sentosa, has created not one, but two world's firsts in collaboration with DreamWorks Animation SKG, Inc. (Nasdaq: DWA) within its Universal Studios Singapore theme park.

The Lion King Roars Into the Smithsonian

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The following was released today by the Smithsonian's National Museum of American History

Disney Chairman Cook Steps Down

In a shocking announcement, Dick Cook has stepped down as chairman at the Walt Disney Co. This follows his recent unveiling of Disney upcoming projects at the D23 Conference.

Statement from Dick Cook

Disney Intros 3D Star Tours & Fantasyland

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Walt Disney Parks and Resorts Chairman Jay Rasulo detailed plans for future lands, attractions and adventures that will be delighting Disney guests for years to come.

Warner’s New Division: DC Entertainment

With the DC Comics sale firmly in place, WB has created a new company known as DC Entertainment, notes the Hollywood Reporter.