 New
Mega-Attraction Opens In Both Orlando and Hollywood In 2008
Orlando, FL and Universal City, CA — “Woo Hoo!”
Universal’s theme parks add animated fun and excitement to their roster
as FOX’s blockbuster hit series, The Simpsons, becomes the inspiration
for the world’s most highly anticipated new theme park ride.
Homer, Marge, Bart, Lisa and Maggie Simpson – stars of TV’s longest
running series – will ride along with guests in a new mega-attraction
opening at Universal Orlando Resort and Universal Studios Hollywood in
Spring 2008.
Guests will be rocketed along with the Simpson family on a hysterical,
almost unimaginable adventure. They’ll experience a side of Springfield
previously unexplored as they enjoy the new ride’s interpretation of
thrill rides, dark rides and “live” shows that make up a new fantasy
amusement park dreamed up by the show’s cantankerous Krusty the Clown.
Universal’s award-winning creative team is collaborating with The
Simpsons Creator and Executive Producer Matt Groening and Executive
Producer James L. Brooks to create and open the first-ever
mega-attraction based on the blockbuster TV series. It will feature the
show’s classic humor and many of its instantly recognizable characters -
all voiced by the original actors.
"The ride is designed to duplicate the Simpsons home-viewing experience,
only at high speed and with lots of screaming," stated Matt Groening.
“I am particularly thrilled since, like most people, I'm forever looking
for a way to cut the line at Universal Theme Parks,” added James L.
Brooks.
“Universal takes the most popular characters in blockbuster movies and
hit TV shows and creates fun, exhilarating entertainment experiences,”
said Tom Williams, Chairman and CEO of Universal Parks & Resorts. “With
its unique sense of humor and enormous popularity, The Simpsons is a
perfect complement to our brand of entertainment.”
“The Simpsons is nothing short of a cultural phenomenon and nearly 400
episodes in, the multiple Emmy-Award winning show continues to be as
hilarious and inspired as ever," commented 20th Century Fox Television
Presidents Dana Walden and Gary Newman. “Creating an attraction based on
this landmark series is a fantastic opportunity for our viewers to
experience The Simpsons in a whole new way, as well as potentially
expose it to an even wider audience.” About The
Simpsons:
Currently the longest-running sitcom on television,
The Simpsons will air their historic 400th episode in May 2007. The
critically acclaimed series features Homer, Marge, Bart, Lisa and Maggie
Simpson, who take traditional family life and turn it upside down.
Exploding into a cultural phenomenon in 1990, The Simpsons has remained
one of the most visible and marketable properties domestically and
internationally. The Simpsons is noted for famous celebrity guest voices
(such as Elizabeth Taylor, Paul Newman, Kiefer Sutherland, Natalie
Portman, Simon Cowell, Gore Vidal, U2, Mick Jagger and Aerosmith) and
received a Star on The Hollywood Walk of Fame in January of 2000.
This multi-Emmy-Award-winning series is airing its 18th season and is in
production on its 19th Season. The Simpsons is a Gracie Films Production
in association with 20th Century Fox Television. James L. Brooks, Matt
Groening, and Al Jean are the current Executive Producers. Film Roman is
the animation studio. Universal Studios Hollywood
The Entertainment Capital of L.A., includes a
movie-based theme park and Studio Tour, the CityWalk entertainment,
shopping and dining complex, the Universal Cinemas and the Gibson
Amphitheatre concert and special event venue. The theme park features
the groundbreaking attractions “Revenge of the Mummy—The Ride,” “Shrek
4-D,” “Jurassic Park—The Ride” and the world-renowned Studio Tour, which
takes guests behind-the-scenes of such landmark TV and movie locations
and sets as Steven Spielberg’s “War of the Worlds.” CityWalk features 65
entertainment-themed restaurants, nightclubs, shops and dynamic
entertainment options. The Universal CityWalk Cinemas, which includes
California’s largest IMAX venue, features the best movie-going
experience in Los Angeles. Universal Orlando Resort
With Steven Spielberg as creative consultant,
Universal Orlando has created some of the world’s most innovative theme
park attractions based on pop culture’s most compelling films and
stories.
Families will experience two world-class theme parks - Universal Studios
and Universal’s Islands of Adventure - a nighttime entertainment complex
and magnificently themed on-site hotels. Universal Studios is a working
film and TV production studio as well as a highly acclaimed motion
picture and television theme park featuring attractions such as “Revenge
of the Mummy—The Ride” and “Shrek 4-D.” Universal’s Islands of Adventure
is the world’s most technologically advanced theme park and features
five uniquely themed islands that include Seuss Landing, Marvel Super
Hero Island and Jurassic Park. Its marquee attractions include “Jurassic
Park River Adventure” and “The Amazing Adventures of Spider-Man.”
In addition to its theme parks, Universal Orlando Resort also includes
CityWalk, a 30-acre nighttime entertainment complex that features
restaurants, shops, clubs, a 20-screen cineplex and live-entertainment.
The destination’s three on-site Loews hotels include the Portofino Bay
Hotel, the Hard Rock Hotel and the Royal Pacific Resort.
About Twentieth Century Fox Licensing & Merchandising:
A recognized industry leader, Twentieth Century Fox Licensing and
Merchandising licenses and markets properties worldwide on behalf of
Twentieth Century Fox Film Corporation, Twentieth Television and Fox
Broadcasting Company, as well as third party lines. The division is
aligned with Twentieth Century Fox Television, one of the top suppliers
of primetime entertainment programming to the broadcast networks. |
