| DreamWorks Theatre | |
|---|---|
| Universal Studios Hollywood | |
| Area | Upper Lot |
| Coordinates | 34°08′11″N 118°21′22″W / 34.136518°N 118.356051°W Fatal error: The format of the coordinate could not be determined. Parsing failed. |
| Status | Operating |
| Soft opening date | May 29, 2018 |
| Opening date | June 15, 2018 |
| Replaced | Shrek 4-D (2003 - 2017) |
| General statistics | |
| Attraction type | 4-D film Motion simulator |
| Manufacturer | Universal Creative |
| Theme | DreamWorks Animation |
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DreamWorks Theatre is a motion simulator attraction that opened on June 15, 2018 at Universal Studios Hollywood located in the Universal City, California community of Los Angeles. The new attraction is themed around characters featured in films from DreamWorks Animation and features the use of projection mapping. It replaced the Shrek 4-D attraction, which closed on August 13, 2017.
Background[]
Following NBCUniversal's purchase of DreamWorks Animation for $3.8 billion in 2016, it sought to leverage its newly acquired intellectual properties.[1] On June 5, 2017, Universal Studios Hollywood announced the new DreamWorks Theatre attraction would open in 2018 based on characters featured in DreamWorks Animation films, which replaced the Shrek 4-D attraction on August 13. NBCUniversal issued a press release regarding the DreamWorks Theatre attraction:
| “ | With DreamWorks Animation’s recent acquisition, Universal Studios Hollywood will soon roll out the red carpet for a unique, never before seen DreamWorks Theatre attraction. Opening in 2018, this newly designed venue will play host to a variety of action-packed DreamWorks Animation themed attractions beginning with the multi-sensory adventure inspired by the global blockbuster franchise Kung Fu Panda, and created in partnership with Universal Creative and DreamWorks’ Artists. This new technologically advanced attraction will take guests on a legendary journey that fuses captivating storytelling with state-of-the art projection mapping and LED lighting effects for a highly engaging and immersive, unstoppable-awesome experience.[2] | ” |
The attraction preshow features a variety of DreamWorks characters, including Shrek, Donkey, Gingy, and the Magic Mirror from Shrek, as well as Poppy from Trolls and Marty and the Penguins from Madagascar.[3][4]
The theater uses projection mapping on the interior walls of the theater, using a total of seven Christie 4K Boxer Cinema Projectors, surround sound audio, and physical effects such as water, wind, and articulating seats that pivot and tilt.[3][5]
Kung Fu Panda: The Emperor’s Quest[]
The first attraction to show in the venue is Kung Fu Panda: The Emperor’s Quest, which is based on the Kung Fu Panda franchise. It takes place on the morning of The Emperor's Great Feast of Heroes, where dragon warrior Po the Panda along with Master Shifu and Mr. Ping embark on a quest to deliver the Liquid of Limitless Power to the Emperor. It includes "raging rapids, river wolf pirates, awesome magic and, obviously, Kung Fu."[3] The film was developed in collaboration with DreamWorks, and it features the original voice cast from Kung Fu Panda.[6]
The attraction opened on June 15, 2018.[4]
References[]
- ↑ MacDonald, Brady (June 5, 2017). "So long Shrek, hello Kung Fu Panda. Universal Studios to turn 4-D theater into DreamWorks showcase". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved August 12, 2017.
{{cite web}}: - ↑ "DREAMWORKS ANIMATION'S FAVORITE CHARACTERS HEADLINE ALL-NEW UNIVERSAL STUDIOS HOLLYWOOD ATTRACTION" (Press release). June 5, 2017. http://www.nbcuniversal.com/press-release/dreamworks-animations-favorite-characters-headline-all-new-universal-studios-hollywood.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 Wax, Alyse (6 June 2018). "First Look at the New Kung Fu Panda: The Emperor's Quest Attraction!". https://www.comingsoon.net/extras/features/949807-get-a-first-look-at-the-new-kung-fu-panda-the-emperors-quest-attraction.
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 Mallenbaum, Carly (15 June 2018). "Universal's new "Kung Fu Panda" ride doesn't exactly ooze awesomeness". USA TODAY (Gannett Satellite Information Network). https://www.usatoday.com/story/travel/experience/america/theme-parks/2018/06/15/universal-studios-kung-fu-panda-ride/703834002/.
- ↑ "Universal Studios Hollywood Celebrates The Opening Of DreamWorks Theatre And Kung Fu Panda Attraction" (Press release). 5 July 2018. https://corporate.comcast.com/press/releases/universal-studios-hollywood-celebrates-the-opening-of-dreamworks-theatre-featuring-kung-fu-panda-the-emperors-quest.
- ↑ "We Toured Universal Studios' New Kung Fu Panda Attraction, Here's What We Saw". CINEMABLEND. 11 June 2018. https://www.cinemablend.com/news/2433770/we-toured-universal-studios-new-kung-fu-panda-attraction-heres-what-we-saw.