Theme Parks and Installations

Pam Hogarth Joins LOOK Effects as Director of Marketing

Visual effects veteran Pam Hogarth has joined LOOK Effects Inc., where she will be working to expand LOOK’s reputation in the visual effects and production industries as Director of Marketing.

Magic of Mary Blair Site Launches

Jeanne Chamberlain and Maggie Richardson, the nieces of famed Disney artist Mary Blair, have launched the new website the Magic of Mary Blair (magicofmaryblair.com).

Harry Potter Theme Park to Open in June

One of the most widely anticipated theme park entertainment experiences ever created - The Wizarding World of Harry Potter at Universal Orlando Resort - is set for a public grand opening on June 18.

I.E. Effects Enters Falcon’s Treehouse for 3-D for Storm

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I.E. Effects delivered 3D reality for “Traveling in the Storm,” an immersive entertainment experience developed by Falcon’s Treehouse for OCT Shanghai’s Happy Valley.

Captain Eo Returns to Disneyland

The 3-D Michael Jackson event movie, CAPTAIN EO, is coming back for a limited run at Disneyland's Tomorrowland theater starting Tuesday, according to MOVIELINE.COM.

Parker & Stone Going Off-Broadway

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SOUTH PARK creators Trey Parker and Matt Stone have teamed up with AVENUE Q composer/lyricist Robert Lopez to create a new stage musical, reports VARIETY.

Universal Studios Theme Park Opening in Korea in 2014

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A group of South Korean conglomerates have inked an agreement that will bring a multi-billion dollar Universal Studios Korea Theme Park and Resort to the country in 2014, DEADLINE HOLLYWOOD reports.

Captain EO Making a Return to Disneyland

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Disneyland will once again be home to the 17-minute long CAPTAIN EO for a limited engagement starting in February 2010, according to the Disney Parks Blog.

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.

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.