Universal City, Calif. – Take a look behind the scenes with interviews with Steven Spielberg and the cast and crew of Jurassic World.
More information about and Universal Studios Hollywood is available at www.UniversalStudiosHollywood.com.
Regular updates can be found on Universal Studios Hollywood’s Twitter @UniStudio, Facebook Universal Studios Hollywood and Instagram @UniStudios.
Newport Beach, Calif. – Paul, Sue and Chris Lowden are proud to announce the return of the Newport Beach Jazz Party, February 13-16, 2020. The event kicks off Thursday evening, February 13th, at the Newport Beach Marriott Hotel & Spa located at 900 Newport Center Drive Newport Beach, CA 92660. For tickets, returning patrons can phone 1-800-514-3849 or support at etix.com. For more ticket options and information, call 949-391-6800 or visitnewportbeachjazzparty.com. The series of jazz concerts will feature Veronica Swift, Jeff Hamilton, Tom Scott and Shelly Berg. The festival’s artistic director is Ken Peplowski. In addition to Swift, Hamilton, Scott and Berg the Newport Beach Jazz Party promises a premier lineup of jazz greats and new faces, including: Graham Dechter, Diego Figueiredo, Wycliffe Gordon, Jon Hamar, Tamir Hendleman, Joe LaBarbera, Tony Monaco, Barbara Morrison, James Morrison, Lewis Nash, Nicki Parrott, Houston Person, Tom Ranier, Chuck Redd, Emmet Cohen Trio and Charles Turner. |
The Newport Beach Jazz Party began 20 years ago and fans continue to enjoy world-class jazz and the popular loose party atmosphere year-after-year. The event is hosted and produced by Paul, Sue and Chris Lowden and Porchlight Hospitality, LLC, a division of Archon Corporation. Porchlight Hospitality, LLC is a full-service entertainment company with a heavy focus on Jazz and Country music. Porchlight’s footprint in the jazz world is significant among managers, record companies, concert producers, bookers, talent buyers and social media marketing experts. |
Santa Clarita, Calif. – The City of Santa Clarita invites non-profit organizations interested in learning more about the 2020 grant cycle of the Community Services and Arts Grants Program to a meeting on Wednesday, August 28, at 12:15 p.m. The informational meeting will be held in the City Council Chambers at City Hall, located at 23920 Valencia Boulevard.
The Community Services and Arts Grants Program will once again make funds available to Santa Clarita Valley-based nonprofit and arts organizations that provide services to Santa Clarita residents. The Santa Clarita City Council has made available $180,000 in funding for the 2020 grant cycle of the Community Services and Arts Grants to help support one-time projects, program enhancements and pilot programs.
This meeting is highly recommended for all non-profit agencies interested in applying for the 2020 Community Services and Arts Grants. In addition to allowing agencies to ask questions, this meeting will include information about the grant timeline, funding eligibility, grant categories and criteria.
The 2020Grant Application Packet will be released at the meeting and will be available online after August 28 on santa-clarita.com/grants. The meeting is free and open to the public. No RSVP is necessary to attend.
For more information on the City’s Community Services and Arts Grant Program, including required materials, submission guidelines and more, contact Management Analyst Tyler Pledger at (661) 286-4165.
Universal City, CA, Orlando, Fla., August 14, 2019 – Universal Studios Hollywood and Universal Orlando Resort take guests on a relentless tour through multi-platinum recording artist and filmmaker Rob Zombie’s twisted “House of 1000 Corpses,” inspired by Lionsgate’s 2003 cult classic horror film, as part of this year’s “Halloween Horror Nights” event, beginning in September.
The terrifying “House of 1000 Corpses” mazes bring to life the movie’s offbeat roadside tourist attraction, Captain Spaulding’s Museum of Monsters and Madmen, and introduces guests to some of the country’s most infamous serial killers, including Dr. Satan, a demented surgeon who has gone mad.
Without a moment to catch their breath, guests will venture to the chaotic home of the Firefly family, a sadistic clan of psychotic killers, where the psychosis deepens and the depraved thrive. It is a chilling journey into the netherworld of terror that weaves its way through a cavernous network of dark tunnels within the bowels of the house. Populated by the degenerate victims of Dr. Satan’s debauched operations, legions of tortured creatures shuffle about as Dr. Satan continues his twisted medical practice, eagerly awaiting a new installment of victims.
Universal Studios’ “Halloween Horror Nights” is the ultimate Halloween event. For more than 25 years, guests from around the world have visited “Halloween Horror Nights” to become victims inside their own horror film. Multiple movie-quality mazes based on iconic horror movies, television shows and original stories come to life season after season. The terror bleeds to the streets of the parks with highly-themed scare zones, littered with menacing scare-actors lunging from every darkened corner to torment, terrify and scare “Halloween Horror Nights” guests.
“Halloween Horror Nights” begins Friday, September 6 in Orlando and on Friday, September 13 in Hollywood. Additional details about the events will be revealed soon. Tickets for “Halloween Horror Nights” at Universal Studios Hollywood and Universal Orlando Resort are on sale now. Visit www.HalloweenHorrorNights.com for more information and to purchase tickets.
About Lionsgate
The first major new studio in decades, Lionsgate (NYSE: LGF.A, LGF.B) is a global content leader whose films, television series, digital products and linear and over-the-top platforms reach next generation audiences around the world. In addition to its filmed entertainment leadership, Lionsgate content drives a growing presence in interactive and location-based entertainment, video games, esports and other new entertainment technologies. Lionsgate’s content initiatives are backed by a nearly 17,000-title film and television library and delivered through a global sales and distribution infrastructure. The Lionsgate brand is synonymous with original, daring and ground-breaking content created with special emphasis on the evolving patterns and diverse composition of the Company’s worldwide consumer base.
About Universal Studios Hollywood
Universal Studios Hollywood is The Entertainment Capital of L.A. and includes a full-day, movie-based theme park and Studio Tour. As a leading global entertainment destination, Universal Studios Hollywood delivers highly themed immersive lands that translate to real-life interpretations of iconic movie and television shows. Attractions include “The Wizarding World of Harry Potter™” which features a bustling Hogsmeade village and such critically-acclaimed rides as “Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey” and “Flight of the Hippogriff™”, and the new mega attraction “Jurassic World—The Ride.” Other immersive lands include “Despicable Me Minion Mayhem” and “Super Silly Fun Land” as well as “Springfield,” hometown of America’s favorite TV family, located adjacent to the award-winning “The Simpsons Ride™” and DreamWorks Theatre featuring “Kung Fu Panda Adventure.” The world-renowned Studio Tour is Universal Studios Hollywood’s signature attraction, inviting guests behind-the-scenes of the world’s biggest and busiest movie and television production studio where they can also experience such thrill rides as “Fast & Furious—Supercharged” and “King Kong 360 3D.” The adjacent Universal CityWalk entertainment, shopping and dining complex also includes the all-new multi-million dollar, redesigned Universal CityWalk Cinema, featuring deluxe recliner seating in screening room quality theatres, and the “5 Towers” state-of-the-art outdoor concert stage.
Updates on “Halloween Horror Nights” at Universal Studios Hollywood are available online at Hollywood.HalloweenHorrorNights.com and on Facebook at: “Halloween Horror Nights – Hollywood,” Instagram at @HorrorNights and Twitter at@HorrorNights as Creative Director John Murdy reveals a running chronicle of exclusive information. Watch videos on Halloween Horror Nights YouTube and join the conversation using #UniversalHHN.
About Universal Orlando Resort
Universal Orlando Resort is a unique vacation destination that is part of the NBCUniversal Comcast family. For more than 25 years, Universal Orlando has been creating epic vacations for the entire family – incredible experiences that place guests in the heart of powerful stories and adventures.
Universal Orlando’s three theme parks, Universal Studios Florida, Universal’s Islands of Adventure and Universal’s Volcano Bay, are home to some of the world’s most exciting and innovative theme park experiences – including The Wizarding World of Harry Potter – Hogsmeade and The Wizarding World of Harry Potter – Diagon Alley. Universal Orlando’s hotels are destinations unto themselves and include Loews Portofino Bay Hotel, the Hard Rock Hotel, Loews Royal Pacific Resort, Loews Sapphire Falls Resort, Universal’s Cabana Bay Beach Resort, Universal’s Aventura Hotel and Universal’s Endless Summer Resort – Surfside Inn and Suites. Its entertainment complex, Universal CityWalk, offers immersive dining and entertainment for every member of the family.
Santa Clarita, Calif. – Dance your heart out at Concerts in the Park, presented by Logix Federal Credit Union, on Saturday, August 17! Hear the talented variety band, The Replicas, perform top hits from a variety of different artists. The free concert will begin at 7:00 p.m. at Central Park, located at 27150 Bouquet Canyon Road.
The Replicas perform songs from a wide array of artists and genres. From Frank Sinatra to the Foo Fighters, and Alternative to Country, there will be something for everyone as the band showcases its vast musical repertoire! As a part of The Replicas Music and Productions talent agency, members of The Replicas come from a wide range of musical backgrounds and share their passion for music with others either on stage, in the studio or by educating the next generation of musicians.
Bring your family and friends to enjoy live music under the stars at the second to last concert in this year’s Concerts in the Park series! Remember to pack blankets and lawn chairs so you can sit back and enjoy the show. Complete the concert-going experience with tasty snacks from a variety of on-site food vendors.
For more information about Concerts in the Park and to view the rest of this summer’s lineup, please visit santa-clarita.com/concerts.
The City of Santa Clarita Provides Resource Deputies, Drug Prevention Programs and Much More to Keep Your Students Safe.
Santa Clarita, Calif. – This week marks back to school time for all of the elementary districts and the William S. Hart Union High School District here in the Santa Clarita Valley. The City of Santa Clarita would like to welcome students back to class and remind everyone of important safety messages and programs.
“This is an exciting time for both parents and students,” said Mayor Marsha McLean. “We want to remind drivers to expect more students in the crosswalks, especially around local schools. Please drive cautiously in these areas and leave early to give yourself extra time to get where you are going.”
The City has also developed a data-driven program to enhance safety for pedestrians and drivers in school areas. The City continuously analyzes traffic data and uses the information gathered to enhance its Crossing Guard program, which provides crossing guards at 39 crosswalk sites in all four school districts within the City of Santa Clarita.
The City is also conducting studies and reviewing designs for its Safe Routes to School program, which will identify walking routes for students and families around schools that minimizes the need to cross busy intersections. A new Pedestrian Scramble traffic signal phase at Seco Canyon Road and Decoro Drive, near Santa Clarita Elementary School and Arroyo Seco Junior High, will modify the existing traffic sequence to allow for all pedestrians to cross at once while traffic is stopped. This modification will be in effect during busy morning drop-off and after-school pick-up hours to enhance pedestrian safety and reduce vehicle back-up.
Another way the City is creating a safe environment on campus is by partnering with the William S. Hart Union High School District to provide school resource deputies from the Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station.
“Not only does our amazing team of school resource deputies help keep school campuses safe, they also help educate students on everything from personal safety and internet safety – to bike and pedestrian safety,” said Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station Captain Robert Lewis.
The City’s Drug Free Youth in the Santa Clarita Valley team, or DFY in SCV, has already kicked off the school year, welcoming new students at registration events. At the elementary school level, City staff introduce the message of saying “no” to drugs and alcohol through age-appropriate workbooks, as well as various assemblies that teach about the dangers of drugs and strategies for making positive choices. As kids get older, they have the opportunity to join drug-free clubs and develop a positive peer network in junior high and high school, while also giving back to the community through community service projects.
“It is important to the City Council, and the City as a whole, that these vital programs and enhancements are included in our budget,” said City Manager Ken Striplin. “Our DFY in SCV program has reached more than 55,000 students since it began back in 2012. It has grown and evolved to meet the specific needs of our community. We take the safety and well-being of our residents seriously and want to do all we can to make it a safe and successful school year for all.”
Other City initiatives, such as the award-winning Heads Up! program, continue to reinforce positive behaviors in youth when it comes to traffic safety, pedestrian awareness and making positive choices as a new driver. To learn more about these City programs, please visit santa-clarita.com/headsup and dfyinscv.com.
Run It, Then Ride It: Guests can sprint JURASSIC RUN, then Play All Day atUniversal Studios Hollywood including “Jurassic World—The Ride”
The race is on. Click here for a sneak peek and here to register.
Universal City, CA, August 12, 2019 – On the heels of the successful launch of its new mega attraction, “Jurassic World—The Ride,” Universal Studios Hollywood kicks off its next Running Universal program with the JURASSIC WORLD Run. The two-day event begins on Saturday, November 16 with a 5K, along with the all-new 1K Kids’ Raptor Run, and continues on Sunday, November 17 with the first-ever 10K run.
To experience the ultimate “runner’s high,” participants can register with the Play All Day package, which invites JURASSIC WORLD fans to run it, then ride it.
On your mark, get set, go: the JURASSIC WORLD Run takes fitness buffs, runners and walkers alike (of all fitness levels) on 5K and all-new 10K run, both geared towards guests ages 5-years and older, while the all-new Kids’ 1K Raptor Run targets those between the ages of 4-years and 12-years.
All participants will receive a collectable Finisher medal; those who complete the 5K and 10K runs will receive an exclusive Challenge medal. The JURASSIC WORLD Run will conclude at the Universal CityWalk finish line and feature a lively celebration at the 5 Towers Stage.
As part of the event, participants will venture through areas of the new thrill ride, including the iconic JURASSIC WORLD arches. As guests wind their way through the historic movie set backlot, they will also have the unique opportunity to enjoy a series of fun photo ops set up along the way, including JURASSIC film props, and one with Blue, the beloved Velociraptor from the JURASSIC WORLD movies.
The JURASSIC WORLD 5K Run begins at 6 a.m. on Saturday, November 16, followed by the Kids’ 1K Raptor Run at 7:30 a.m. The program begins at 5:30 a.m. on Sunday, November 17.
Registration is now open will fill up quickly as space is limited. Click here to register and to learn more about the Standard, VIP and Play All Day packages available.
The JURASSIC WORLD Run continues Universal Studios Hollywood’s “Running Universal” series, which launched with the sold-out Minion Run in May 2019. These unique runs offer participants unprecedented access to sprint their way through Universal Studios Hollywood and parts of Universal Studios’ historic backlot, made famous in more than 8,000 movies and television shows.
About Universal Studios Hollywood
Universal Studios Hollywood is The Entertainment Capital of L.A. and includes a full-day, movie-based theme park and Studio Tour. As a leading global entertainment destination, Universal Studios Hollywood delivers highly themed immersive lands that translate to real-life interpretations of iconic movie and television shows. Attractions include “The Wizarding World of Harry Potter™” which features a bustling Hogsmeade village and such critically-acclaimed rides as “Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey” and “Flight of the Hippogriff™”, and the new mega attraction “Jurassic World—The Ride.” Other immersive lands include “Despicable Me Minion Mayhem” and “Super Silly Fun Land” as well as “Springfield,” hometown of America’s favorite TV family, located adjacent to the award-winning “The Simpsons Ride™” and DreamWorks Theatre featuring “Kung Fu Panda Adventure.” The world-renowned Studio Tour is Universal Studios Hollywood’s signature attraction, inviting guests behind-the-scenes of the world’s biggest and busiest movie and television production studio where they can also experience such thrill rides as “Fast & Furious—Supercharged” and “King Kong 360 3D.” The adjacent Universal CityWalk entertainment, shopping and dining complex also includes the all-new multi-million dollar, redesigned Universal CityWalk Cinema, featuring deluxe recliner seating in screening room quality theatres, and the “5 Towers” state-of-the-art outdoor concert stage.
Pedestrian Scramble Cycle will Increase Safety and Circulation
Santa Clarita, Calif. – To improve pedestrian safety and reduce traffic congestion, the City of Santa Clarita will use a pedestrian scramble traffic cycle at Seco Canyon Road and Decoro Drive during the school year, beginning Tuesday, August 13, 2019. Drivers and pedestrians using the intersection, which is adjacent to Santa Clarita Elementary School and Arroyo Seco Junior High School, will notice the new cycle during the schools’ morning drop-off and afternoon dismissal times.
Due to the high volume of pedestrians crossing at the intersection and vehicular traffic during these times, the traffic signal will be modified to include a pedestrian scramble phase sequence. This phase enables all pedestrians to cross the intersection simultaneously while all vehicular traffic is stopped.
This timing eliminates vehicular-pedestrian conflicts, making it safer for students and families to cross the street. Additionally, traffic circulation will be greatly improved because vehicles will no longer need to wait for high volumes of pedestrians to cross the street during a green light before they can make a turn.
The new pedestrian scramble phase will operate on school days only. On non-school days and during times other than those identified, the signal at this intersection will follow a standard signal operation sequence.
For more information about the implementation of the pedestrian scramble phase, please contact the City of Santa Clarita’s Traffic Signal System Administrator, Cesar Romo, at cromo@santa-clarita.com.
Universal City, CA, August 8, 2019 – Colombian-born Carmen Villalobos and the star of Telemundo’s series “El Final del Paraiso” takes on a new leading role as the video host of Universal Studios Hollywood’s Spanish-language Studio Tour, providing entertaining insight for guests designed to complement the “live” narration provided by expert Studio Tour guides.
Click Here for a Peek at the New Spanish Studio Tour
The updated Spanish-language Studio Tour featuring Carmen Villalobos’ vignettes will officially begin on Friday, August 30.
“I have always been a fan of Universal Studios Hollywood and amazed at how the Studio Tour gives people a genuine peek at show business in action,” said Carmen Villalobos. “We had so much fun filming the segments for the Spanish Studio Tour and I am beyond thrilled to now be a part of this amazing attraction that brings guests just a little bit closer to the magic of Hollywood.”
A signature attraction at Universal Studios Hollywood for over 50 years, the world-famous Studio Tour has taken millions of guests behind-the-scenes of an authentic movie and television studio, immersing guests in the exciting and elusive world of movie-making magic. The hallmark attraction provides remarkable access to movie sets on a working production lot, taking guests onto areas of the studio typically restricted to authorized movie production personnel.
With these three quintessential words—lights, camera, action—which are synonymous with the glamorous world of Hollywood, the Studio Tour leads visitors on a thrilling journey past historic soundstages and famous films sets where some of Hollywood’s most memorable movies and television shows were made.
During their 45 minute Studio Tour, guests span a retrospective timeline of favorite films on New York Street, the filming location for such movies as Hobbs & Shaw, Transformersand The Sting; Courthouse Square, made famous in the Back to the Future movies and To Kill A Mockingbird; the cobblestone streets of Little Europe where such films as The Pink Panther and Pirates of the Caribbean, were filmed; Six Points Texas, home to Hollywood’s greatest Western films, and Court of Miracles where Dracula, Frankenstein and The Hunchback of Notre Dame made horror film history.
The world-famous Studio Tour is a featured attraction at Universal Studios Hollywood and is included in the cost of admission to the theme park. Spanish-language tours run multiple times day and it is recommended to visit www.UniversalStudiosHollywood.com for daily schedules.
Jimmy Fallon, host of NBC’s “The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon,” also appears in a variety of entertaining interstitial videos that provide similar contextual insight on the English-speaking Studio Tour.
Carmen Villalobos, one of today’s best-known actresses on U.S. Hispanic television, started her career in her native Colombia. Since then, she’s appeared in numerous telenovelas, gaining international notoriety for her role in Telemundo’s iconic “Sin senos no hay paraíso,” in which she played the unforgettable Catalina Santana. The role quickly propelled her to fame and earned her an exclusive contract with the network. She has gone on to participate in multiple productions for the network, including “Niños ricos, pobres padres,” “Mi corazón insiste,” “Ojo por ojo” and the Emmy Award-winning Super Series™ “El Señor de Los Cielos.”
Nine years after “Sin Senos No Hay Paraiso” first aired, Villalobos returned to reprise the role of Catalina Santana in its sequel, “Sin Senos Sí Hay Paraíso.” That same year, she was also the co-host for Telemundo’s Premios Tu Mundo (Your World Awards). With over 12+ million followers, Villalobos is recognized as a social media influencer.
“El Final del Paraiso” premieres on Telemundo on Tuesday, August 13 at 9pm/8c.
With so much to see and do at Universal Studios Hollywood, the California Neighbor Pass invites guests to experience 175 days of fun for $149 when purchased online. Visitwww.UniversalStudiosHollywood.com for more details. Blackout dates and restrictions apply.
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Universal Studios Hollywood is The Entertainment Capital of L.A. and includes a full-day, movie-based theme park and Studio Tour. As a leading global entertainment destination, Universal Studios Hollywood delivers highly themed immersive lands that translate to real-life interpretations of iconic movie and television shows. Attractions include “The Wizarding World of Harry Potter™” which features a bustling Hogsmeade village and such critically-acclaimed rides as “Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey” and “Flight of the Hippogriff™”, and the new mega attraction “Jurassic World—The Ride.” Other immersive lands include “Despicable Me Minion Mayhem” and “Super Silly Fun Land” as well as “Springfield,” hometown of America’s favorite TV family, located adjacent to the award-winning “The Simpsons Ride™” and DreamWorks Theatre featuring “Kung Fu Panda Adventure.” The world-renowned Studio Tour is Universal Studios Hollywood’s signature attraction, inviting guests behind-the-scenes of the world’s biggest and busiest movie and television production studio where they can also experience such thrill rides as “Fast & Furious—Supercharged” and “King Kong 360 3D.” The adjacent Universal CityWalk entertainment, shopping and dining complex also includes the all-new multi-million dollar, redesigned Universal CityWalk Cinema, featuring deluxe recliner seating in screening room quality theatres, and the “5 Towers” state-of-the-art outdoor concert stage.
Los Angeles, Calif. – The Museum of Motion Pictures announced today that Kerry Brougher will be leaving his position as Director of the Academy Museum to return to his roots in the art world.
“Kerry is a friend and a highly respected colleague. He has been at the helm of this project for the last five years, and has put in place strong teams that well position us to move ahead together.” stated Katharine DeShaw,
Deputy Director, Advancement and External Relations in an email to supporters of the museum’s progress.
“In recognition of his leadership, vision, and committed service, the Museum Board has named him Founding Director,” DeShaw stated.
“It has been a privilege for me to work with the Museum’s Board of Trustees, the great Renzo Piano, my colleagues, and of course you – our good friends and supporters, with whom we are creating this unprecedented Museum. We are just weeks away from completing construction of the buildings, ending the first phase of this project, and our collection has grown substantially. Many of the exhibitions, including Miyazaki and Regeneration, will be the first of their kind. I’m very proud of the work done by our amazing team. Now is the right time for me to pass the baton.” – Kerry Brougher
DeShaw noted that The Museum Board will work closely with the Museum’s senior team to ensure a smooth transition as the search for a new director gets under way. “Our primary goal remains to create the best possible motion picture museum for you.”
A Note from Kerry:
“It has been a privilege for me to work with the Museum’s Board of Trustees, the great Renzo Piano, my colleagues, and of course you – our good friends and supporters, with whom we are creating this unprecedented Museum. We are just weeks away from completing construction of the buildings, ending the first phase of this project, and our collection has grown substantially. Many of the exhibitions, including Miyazaki and Regeneration, will be the first of their kind. I’m very proud of the work done by our amazing team. Now is the right time for me to pass the baton.”
The Academy will be keeping followers of the museum’s progress informed of the Museum’s ongoing momentum.
