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Godzilla to Highlight 2017’s Universal Cool Japan

Godzilla to Highlight 2017’s Universal Cool Japan

Aug 03, 2016 News, Theme Parks, Uncategorized Comments Off on Godzilla to Highlight 2017’s Universal Cool Japan

Osaka, Japan — Universal Studios Japan® will be holding Universal Cool Japan 2017, the next in a series of yearly events that has been massively popular both in Japan and […]
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Slideshow: Ten years of the TEA/AECOM Theme Index Top 25

Slideshow: Ten years of the TEA/AECOM Theme Index Top 25

May 26, 2016 Asia, Business, Europe & Middle East, Features, News, North America, Theme Parks, World markets Comments Off on Slideshow: Ten years of the TEA/AECOM Theme Index Top 25

A look at the global Top 25 theme parks by attendance over the past decade, 2006-2016, using charts from the TEA/AECOM Theme Index
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“Despicable Me” Creator Chris Meledandri to Oversee Future of DreamWorks Animation Under $3.8 Billion NBCUniversal Acquisition

“Despicable Me” Creator Chris Meledandri to Oversee Future of DreamWorks Animation Under $3.8 Billion NBCUniversal Acquisition

Apr 28, 2016 Homepage Slider, News, Theme Parks Comments Off on “Despicable Me” Creator Chris Meledandri to Oversee Future of DreamWorks Animation Under $3.8 Billion NBCUniversal Acquisition

New York, NY , USA (April 28, 2016) — DreamWorks Animation has agreed to be acquired by NBCUniversal, a division of Comcast Corporation.  One of the world’s most admired family brands,...
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Comcast Invests $1.5 Billion for Controlling Stake in Universal Japan

Comcast Invests $1.5 Billion for Controlling Stake in Universal Japan

Sep 28, 2015 Homepage Slider, News, Theme Parks Comments Off on Comcast Invests $1.5 Billion for Controlling Stake in Universal Japan

Philadelphia, PA, USA (September 28, 2015) — Comcast NBCUniversal announced today that it has agreed to purchase 51 percent ownership of Universal Studios Japan in a recapitalization...
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Harry Potter Soars to New Dimensions as The Forbidden Journey Goes 4K 3D at Universal Studios Japan

Harry Potter Soars to New Dimensions as The Forbidden Journey Goes 4K 3D at Universal Studios Japan

May 21, 2015 News, Technology & Media, Theme Parks Comments Off on Harry Potter Soars to New Dimensions as The Forbidden Journey Goes 4K 3D at Universal Studios Japan

Osaka, Japan (May 21, 2012) — To celebrate greater magic in the second year at The Wizarding World of Harry Potter in Universal Studios Japan, a ceremony for the announcement […]
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Parent Company of Universal Studios Japan Considers Second Theme Park in Okinawa

Parent Company of Universal Studios Japan Considers Second Theme Park in Okinawa

Mar 30, 2015 Asia, News, Theme Parks, Uncategorized, World markets Comments Off on Parent Company of Universal Studios Japan Considers Second Theme Park in Okinawa

Osaka, Japan — Ryukyu Shimpo reports on the announcement: “Glenn Gumpel, CEO of the company behind Universal Studios Japan (USJ), the US movie theme park in Osaka, held a press...
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Franchise Stars Welcome First Spellbound Universal Studios Japan Guests to The Wizarding World of Harry Potter

Franchise Stars Welcome First Spellbound Universal Studios Japan Guests to The Wizarding World of Harry Potter

Jul 17, 2014 Asia, News, Theme Parks Comments Off on Franchise Stars Welcome First Spellbound Universal Studios Japan Guests to The Wizarding World of Harry Potter

Osaka, Japan — The Wizarding World of Harry Potter, an area meticulously recreating the world of the Harry Potter stories, opened on the morning of Tuesday, July 15 at 7:35 AM […]
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Mike Davis: I love my job, I love my team

Mike Davis: I love my job, I love my team

Jun 05, 2014 #52 - International 2014, Asia, IPM Interviews, Theme Parks Comments Off on Mike Davis: I love my job, I love my team

Utopia’s Norman Kahn interviews Universal Studios Japan’s Mike Davis For the world’s leading theme parks, live entertainment has become a valuable model to connect with the audience.  The...
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Japanese Prime Minister Abe, US Ambassador Kennedy Help Announce Opening Date of “Wizarding World of Harry Potter” at Universal Studios Japan

Japanese Prime Minister Abe, US Ambassador Kennedy Help Announce Opening Date of “Wizarding World of Harry Potter” at Universal Studios Japan

Apr 22, 2014 News, Theme Parks Comments Off on Japanese Prime Minister Abe, US Ambassador Kennedy Help Announce Opening Date of “Wizarding World of Harry Potter” at Universal Studios Japan

Osaka, Japan — Universal Studios Japan hosted an event  to celebrate the announcement of the Grand Opening of “The Wizarding World of Harry Potter,” which meticulously recreates some of...
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Page Thompson Named President – International Operations for Universal Parks & Resorts

Page Thompson Named President – International Operations for Universal Parks & Resorts

Sep 24, 2013 News, Theme Parks Comments Off on Page Thompson Named President – International Operations for Universal Parks & Resorts

Orlando, FL, USA (September 24, 2013) — NBCUniversal announced today that Page Thompson has been named President – International Operations for Universal Parks & Resorts. He will oversee...
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