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Let Me In Begins Production in New Mexico

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Principal photography began today on Let Me In, writer/director Matt Reeves’ adaptation of Let the Right One In, in Albuquerque, New Mexico.

Zoic's Andrew Orloff to Speak at Motion09

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Press Release from motion09

At this year's motion09 (www.motionconference.com) held October 11-14, 2009, Zoic Studios' Executive Creative Director/VFX Supervisor Andrew Orloff will present "Standing on the Shoulders of Giants." An entertaining examination of present-day creative and past inspiration, "Giants" is part of a weekend-long event that unites professionals and students from the design and effects community.

Spurs' Tony Parker Joins French Cartoon Project

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Tony Parker, a professional basketball player with the San Antonio Spurs, has signed on to a new French cartoon production called BASKETBALL ADVENTURES, Variety reports.

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.

Six Flags Expands Partnership With Nintendo

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Six Flags will expand its partnership with Nintendo and provide theme park guests with the opportunity to play the upcoming Wii Sports Resort videogame.

Universal Studios Lights Up the Stage with Creature from The Black Lagoon

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Universal Studios Hollywood introduced "Creature from The Black Lagoon - A Raging Rockin' Show," featuring an all-original score and dazzling Broadway-level production values in a hip, musical stage adaptation of the Universal cult classic.

Little Mermaid on Broadway Set to Close in August

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Broadway show THE LITTLE MERMAID will close August 30, per VARIETY, after a run of less than two years.

Disney to Invest $452 Million on Hong Kong Disneyland

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Disney is set to spend roughly $452 million to upgrade the underperforming Hong Kong Disneyland, per VARIETY.

Walt Disney Family Museum Coming to San Fran

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The Walt Disney Family Museum is set to open this fall in San Francisco, reports the trades.

Universal Studios Hollywood's Studio Tour Returns to Courthouse Square Location

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A marching band, famous movie "characters," and a champagne christening welcomed the re-opening of the famous Courthouse Square film location to Universal Studios Hollywood's Studio Tour trams, which are now newly equipped as "mobile movie theaters" with hi-def video monitors, all-new video content and state-of-the art audio systems.

Toons for Toddlers Expands with Two Additional Theatres in Canada

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Two more theatres have been added to the Toons for Toddlers national program, bringing the total number of screening locations to 18.

Alioscopy Autostereoscopic 3-D Displays Join Autodesk Gallery and Showrooms

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Alioscopy's innovative 42" LCD autostereoscopic 3D display is now a part of the design collection in the prestigious Autodesk Gallery at One Market in San Francisco, California.

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 4-D Dark Ride Coming to South Korea Theme Park

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"Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 4-D Dark Ride" -- an exhilarating, multi-dimensional Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles experience -- will re-invent how fans experience the brand when the ultimate attraction for SciFanta's new Incheon, South Korea-based indoor theme park opens in April, 2011.

All Aboard the Christmas Carol Express

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Disney unveiled the train tour for A CHRISTMAS CAROL (opening Nov. 6) this morning at Union Station in L.A.

Knott's Berry Farm Kicks-Off Cartoon Network Get Animated Tour

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Knott's Berry Farm and Cartoon Network are partnering to bring the network's national "Get Animated" tour to the theme park, Sunday, May 24.

The Traveling Man Sculptural Series Strides Toward The Finish Line In Deep Ellum

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Reel FX Creative Studios and Brad Oldham Inc. have reveal significant details surrounding their series of sculptures entitled, "The Traveling Man."

DreamWorks Animation to Create Kung Fu Panda Arena Show

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DreamWorks Animation is collaborating with theatrical show production entity run by Franco Dragone to create a live arena show based on KUNG FU PANDA.

DreamWorks Animation to Bring Dragon Training to Life

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DreamWorks Animation today announced that it is in the early development stages on a live arena show based on its upcoming March 26, 2010 release, HOW TO TRAIN YOUR DRAGON.

Universal Studios to Revamp King Kong Attraction

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King Kong will re-emerge on the newly upgraded Universal Studios Hollywood Studio Tour in summer 2010.

Marriott Launches Nickelodeon Getaway Program this Summer

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Marriott International and Nickelodeon are joining together this summer to bring a new family entertainment program, titled Nickelodeon Getaway, to select JW Marriott, Marriott and Renaissance Resorts in the U.S. and around the world.

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