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Wanna get a sneak peek at Universal Orlando’s Wizarding World? Then go conjure up a copy of the “Half-Blood Prince” DVD

Jim Hill talks about the 11-minute long featurette that’s found on the just-released Blu-ray & 2-Disc Special Edition of this new Warner Home Video title. Which takes the most detailed look – to date – at this 20-acre addition to Universal Studios Islands of Adventure Read More...

Posted Tuesday, December 08, 2009 12:00 AM | 0 Comments

Filed under: theme park, Universal Studios, attraction, Harry Potter, The Wizarding World of Harry Potter, Universal Orlando, Blu-ray, DVD, Christmas, theme park visitor, theme park guest, Harry Potter films, Universal Studios Islands of Adventure, 2009, IOA, Universal Orlando Resort, rides, ride, Christmas present, theme park attraction, Warner Bros. , Universal Creative Studio, Universal Creative, holiday, holidays, Christmas gift

Monday Mouse Watch: Marvel acquisition offers significant challenges, huge potential rewards for The Walt Disney Company

Jim Hill weighs in on this $4 billion deal. In particular the amount of time that will have to pass before Disney can then take full advantage of Marvel’s stable of superheroes Read More...

Posted Monday, August 31, 2009 10:00 AM | 15 Comments

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Michael Roddy's ready to take you behind-the-screams at Halloween Horror Nights 19

Jim Hill talks up today's Q & A session at the HHN Facebook fan page. Where the Show Director for Universal Orlando Entertainment will be answering questions about this annual USF event Read More...

Posted Thursday, August 27, 2009 12:00 AM | 2 Comments

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Universal Studios Hollywood freshens up for the Fall

During a recent trip to Southern California, Jim dropped by USH and discovered that lots of changes have been made to both the Upper & Lower Lot Read More...

Posted Friday, September 12, 2008 12:00 AM | 6 Comments

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Monday Mouse Watch: Will MGM's upcoming name change really allow the Universal Orlando Resort to nudge Disney out of the spotlight?

Jim Hill shares what he's heard about Universal's bold new plan to reposition that Central Florida Resort. He also offers up additional information about that after-hours Halloween party that's now in the works for Disney's Hollywood Studios. And would you believe "Holidays at Hogwarts" ? Read More...

Posted Monday, November 19, 2007 12:00 AM | 36 Comments