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Universal Studios Releases Commercial for New ‘Jurassic World’ Ride

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Filming is underway at Universal Studios’ movie backlot, but cast and crew are sent running in terror at an unknown source. As they flee and chaos takes over, the unstoppable Tyrannosaurus Rex of Jurassic World is revealed to be the terrifying source.

Thus begins the new marketing campaign of “Jurassic World – The Ride” which opens this summer at Universal Studios Hollywood.

 

Jurassic World—The Ride” will debut an all new story taking place within the theme park, seen in the film Jurassic World on the day the Indominus rex escapes.

The thrill ride will include several iconic dinosaurs from the movie, including the colossal Indominus rex and the aquatic Mosasaurus that will mesmerize guests from behind a three million gallon glass-encased Aquarium Observatory tank.

There will be a new entry statement, stonework landscaping, and a redesign of the Jurassic World gates illuminated with billowing flames. Interactive videos featuring information about the dinosaurs within will be available to guests waiting in line.

Once aboard, guests will traverse the areas of dense vegetation with dinosaurs an arm’s length away around every corner. Encounters with docile creatures will quickly go awry as predatory Velociraptors and Dilophosaurus begin to wreak havoc, turning guests from spectators to prey.

As the Tyrannosaurus rex begins to fight one of the attraction’s new dinosaurs, the guests’ rafts must go down an 84-foot waterfall as it is the only means of escape.

Located nearby will also be a new “Raptor Encounter,” where Blue, the Velociraptor from the Jurassic World franchise, will engage guests in face-to-face encounters.

As summer draws near, keep an eye out for more information on the new “Jurassic World- The Ride.”

‘Love, Simon’ TV Series To Air On Disney+

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Disney+ will be developing a tv series connected to the movie Love, Simon (2018). Among the various exciting announcements about Disney’s new streaming service Disney+, this bit of news hasn’t gotten as much attention as it deserves.

The critically acclaimed and successful movie, which told the story of a high school boy and his struggles of coming to terms with his sexuality, coming out, and finding love, has moved the hearts of many people across the globe and has inspired coming-out stories and heartwarming tales of teens finding and accepting themselves and who they love. The film is based on the book Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda, which was written Becky Albertalli.

The series, which is described as “in the works,” will be using the sequel of the novel called Leah on the Offbeat as its basis. According to Inside The Magic, Disney+ has ordered a series which will debut on November 12. It will tell the story of Leah, one of Simon’s friends who is played by Katherine Langford (13 Reasons Why) in the movie. Langford, however, hasn’t been confirmed for the Disney+ series.

The themes in the book are sexuality, body-image, relationships, and other general topics surrounding ideas about and struggles of growing up.

Disney+ will launch later this year and have a wide selection of Disney movies, series, and cartoons. Check out all the announcements dealing with Disney+ here!

‘Tigris’, Florida’s Tallest Launch Coaster, Opens Tomorrow at Busch Gardens!

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Tigris, which is Florida’s tallest launch coaster, opens tomorrow at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay! It’s a triple-launch steel roller coaster.

Tigris will catapult riders through an exhilarating array of looping twists with forward and backward motion, breath-taking drops, a 150-foot skyward surge, and an inverted heartline roll, reaching a top speed of more than 60 miles per hour. Tigris will race riders along more than 1,800 feet of steel track designed to mimic the awe-inspiring agility of the world’s largest and most powerful cat –the tiger.

Tigris joins a top-rated list of favorites for coaster enthusiasts, including Cheetah Hunt, the park’s longest coaster, SheiKra, a 200-foot tall floorless dive coaster, Falcon’s Fury, a 335-foot freestanding drop tower, Montu, an inverted coaster, Kumba, and Cobra’s Curse, to name a few.

The best way to experience Tigris and all of the attractions at Busch Gardens as well as more than a dozen seasonal events throughout the year is with an Annual Pass.  Guests can choose from four unique passes for the benefits and value they want most. Pass Members will also enjoy exclusive ride time on Tigris for the first two weekends in May before the ride opens for the day to general guests.

‘Letterkenny’ Comes to the States

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Since its U.S. debut on Hulu, Letterkenny has exploded in popularity. What started as low-budget web series about the small town of Letterkenny has evolved into a Canadian comedy with a rabid cult following.

Letterkenny Live is coming to the states in June with stops in Chicago, Minneapolis, and New York. Jared Keeso (Wayne), Nathan Dales (Daryl), Michelle Mylett (Katy), K. Trevor Wilson (Dan) and Mark Forward (Coach) will be sharing 90 minutes of never-before-seen sketches with fans.

Presale tickets disappeared so quickly that venues have added late shows to keep up with the demand — which also sold out of presale tickets within hours.

Are you ready for Letterkenny Live? Click here for ticket information.

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Official Trailer for ‘Dark Phoenix’ Released

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Today, Fox released the official trailer for Dark Phoenix, the next installment in the X-Men saga.

The trailer shows the return of James McAvoy (Charles Xavier), Michael Fassbender (Magneto), Sophie Turner (Jean Grey), Jennifer Lawrence (Mystique), Nicholas Hoult (Hank McCoy), Evan Peters (Peter Maximoff), Tye Sheridan (Scott Summers), Alexandra Shipp (Ororo Munroe) and Kodi Smit-McPhee (Kurt Wagner). Jessica Chastain’s mysterious character is also featured.

The synopsis for Dark Phoenix on IMDb is:

Jean Grey begins to develop incredible powers that corrupt and turn her into a Dark Phoenix. Now the X-Men will have to decide if the life of a team member is worth more than all the people living in the world.

Watch the trailer below!

Dark Phoenix will be in theaters on June 7.

Fender Custom Shop Creates ‘Game of Thrones’ Inspired Guitars

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It seems the entire world is celebrating the final season of Game of Thrones, including Fender Musical Instruments Corporation. Fender is introducing three handcrafted guitars, called the Game of Thrones Sigil Collection, and it includes three of the fan favorite houses.

“We never stop pushing the envelope at the Fender Custom Shop,” said Mike Lewis, VP of Product Development at Fender Custom Shop. “HBO’s Game of Thrones is an ideal collaboration for us, as the show pushes the limits of creativity and storytelling, and you never know what is going to happen next!”

The Game of Thrones Sigil Collection took approximately 300+ hours to make with over 100 hours dedicated to each individual instrument. These guitars were handcrafted by Principal Master Builder Ron Thorn. Designs drew inspiration from the house sigils, costume designs, armor, and weaponry, as well as their locations in Westeros.

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The House Stark Telecaster guitar features a lightweight swamp ash body, weathered with inlaid sterling silver purfling reflecting the Winterfell landscape. The guitar has a maple neck with ebony fingerboard and a hand-cut and engraved sterling silver Dire Wolf sigil inlay on the first fret, in addition to an embossed nickel silver version on the pickguard. It also features hand-engraved knobs, an etched neck plate and is finished with thin lacquer over custom paints, including “Raven Black” and “Gray Wolf.”

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The House Lannister Jaguar guitar stuns with a lightweight alder body that features 24k Gold leaf with heraldry design on both the front and back, paying homage to the opulent Red Keep in King’s Landing. The guitar has a maple neck with ebony fingerboard, a hand-cut and engraved brass Lion sigil inlay on the first fret, a 24k leaf heraldry design carved headstock face, gold hardware and a gold-plated pickguard that is engraved with the Lannister’s sigil. The Jaguar also includes an etched neck plate, hand-engraved knobs and is finished with a thin lacquer over custom paints including “Burnt Crimson” and “Lannister Gold.”

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For the House Targaryen Stratocaster guitar, Thorn drew significant inspiration from the family’s sigil, a three-headed dragon, as this Strat features carved dragon scales across the front and back of the guitar. The lightweight alder body is adorned with black hardware, a maple neck with ebony fretboard, a hand-cut and engraved sterling silver three-headed dragon sigil inlay on the first fret, as well as a hand-tooled and stained leather pickguard that also features the Targaryen sigil. The Strat also boasts an etched neck plate and is finished with thin lacquer over custom “Dragonglass Black” paint.

Each Game of Thrones guitar comes with a tailored guitar case that reflects the spirit of the instrument with ornate attention to detail, as well as an El Dorado strap. The Game of Thrones House Stark Telecaster guitar case features a faux wolf fur lining and a black suede exterior. House Lannister’s guitar case features gold accents, including a crushed gold velvet interior and all gold hardware. Lastly, the House Targaryen guitar case boasts an all-black reptile design on its exterior with red stitching accents both inside and out.

Get a behind the scenes glimpse at the making of these guitars below!

Tickets Now On Sale for Jason Manns, Briana Buckmaster, Billy Moran, Paul Carella and Hayden Lee Shows in Charlotte and Atlanta

Billy Moran, Briana Buckmaster and Jason Manns © Illy/Super Inspired Photography, Staff Photographer

A few weeks ago, Jason Manns and Paul Carella teased that an upcoming east coast United States tour would be coming, with the announcement that the tour would start in New York City and end in Atlanta. The tour would consist of Jason, Paul, Briana Buckmaster, Billy Moran, and Hayden Lee.

Now, we know of another date that has been added – a show in Charlotte, North Carolina on July 25! Tickets for that show are now on sale, and you can purchase them here. There is a VIP option as well.

The tour will end at Eddie’s Attic in Atlanta on July 27, and those tickets are on sale as well. You can get those here, which also feature a VIP option.

The tickets for the start of the tour in NYC have not been released yet. There are still more dates to come as well.

Stay tuned for more info!

 

 

Trailer For ‘We Have Always Lived in the Castle’ Starring Sebastian Stan Released

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For fans of the Netflix hit Haunting Of Hill House, there comes a movie adaptation of a book by the same author — Shirley Jackson. The movie with the same title as the book We Have Always Lived In The Castle will be released on May 17 and the trailer has just dropped for fans to get a proper first look at the film.

In the book, the Blackwood family lives in a house where their ancestors have lived for many decades, isolated from the usual village. This already checks a lot of boxes of a classic mystery story and is reminiscent of the story of Hill House, but the plot develops a little differently. The family is plagued not only by their obsessive uncle Julian, but also by their past — which is revealed more and more as Julian rewrites his memoirs. The arrival of an estranged cousin, Charles, stirs up some of the cruel events of the past. Classic themes like family secrets, magic and hauntings make this another suspenseful work of Jackson.

The movie adaptation stars Sebastian Stan as Charles, Taissa Farmiga as Merricat Blackwood and Crispin Glover as Julian Blackwood. The trailer shows some typical elements of a romantic gothic tale, held in dimmed tones and shot on impressive locations.

You can check out the trailer below and make sure to see the film on May 17!

Universal Studios Hollywood Adds to Its ‘Halloween Horror Nights’

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Halloween Horror Nights at Universal Studios Hollywood has added their “Holidayz in Hell” maze, which will be open to guests multiple times throughout the year. The new feature will be open from New Year’s Eve to Valentine’s Day, from Easter to July 4th, and from Thanksgiving to Christmas.

Inspired by the popular scare zone of the same name, “Holidayz in Hell” will offer a tortured Tunnel of Love with a crazed Cupid for Valentine’s Day; a killerbration featuring an unhinged Uncle Sam for the Fourth of July; treacherous turkeys for Thanksgiving; and a sick Santa that will adorn Christmas trees featuring human body parts for the biggest holiday of the year.

This exciting new feature will showcase an original score by Electronic Music Artist and Producer Figure. Guests can expect to hear new renditions of their favorite holiday tunes that will accompany this new maze.

Halloween Horror Nights at Universal Studios Hollywood begins September 13, and updates are available online here, Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.

Check out this frightening first look at “Holidayz in Hell” below!

Funko Reveals ‘The Lion King’ Pops!

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With the live-action take on Disney’s The Lion King on its way to theaters soon (in what is sure to be a fantastic reimagining of the animated classic) Funko just announced that The Lion King Pop! will be coming soon as well! Many of the characters that we have grown to love and hate (looking at you, Scar) will be joining the Pop! universe! A grand total of nine new pops will be added to the shelves, four of which will be sold as exclusives.

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The non-exclusive Funko characters will include Pop! Simba, Pop! Timon, Pop! Pumbaa, Pop! Scar, and Pop! Rafiki.  You will now be able to add the fearless leader, the playful duo, the wise teacher, and the vengeful villain to your own personal collection! These incredible vinyl figures will be available wherever Funko pops are sold!

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Funko will also have some flocked versions sold as exclusives.  A flocked version of Simba will be sold as a BoxLunch exclusive.  A flocked Rafiki will be sold as a Funko shop exclusive. A flocked version of Scar will be found only at FYE stores.  And lastly, you’ll find a flocked Timon only at Barnes and Noble.

There is a lot of attention to detail on these vinyl figures, from Pumbaa’s tusks to Scar’s sharp teeth on display. Rafiki looks wise, while Timon looks playful. The pops take on a more realistic look as well, mirroring the look of the upcoming Disney film and the actual animals they are based on.

Keep a lookout for these amazing Lion King pops, coming soon to a store near you!