Universal Studios Hollywood
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Universal Studios Hollywood is a movie studio
and theme park
in the unincorporated
Universal City
community of Los Angeles County
, California
, United States
. It is one of the oldest and most famous Hollywood movie studios still in use. Its official marketing headline is "The Entertainment Capital of LA", though during the summer it is often advertised as "The Coolest Place in LA." It was initially created to offer tours of the real Universal Studios soundstages and sets. It is the first of many full-fledged Universal Studios Theme Parks
located across the world. Woody Woodpecker
is the mascot for Universal Studios Hollywood.
Outside the theme park, Universal City includes hotels Universal Hilton
& Towers, the Sheraton Hotels and Resorts
, the multi-screen Globe Theatre, often used for banquets and receptions, and Universal CityWalk
, which offers a collection of shops and restaurants, as well as the Gibson Amphitheatre
, a concert venue.
has offered tours of its studio. In the silent film
days, Carl Laemmle
's tour included a chance to buy fresh produce, since then-rural Universal City was still in part a working farm. This original tour was discontinued in the early 1930s due to the advent of sound films coming to Universal.
took over Universal Pictures in 1962, accountants suggested a new tour in the studio commissary would increase profits. In 1964, the modern tour was established to include a series of dressing room walk-throughs, peeks at actual production, and later, staged events. This grew over the years into a full-blown theme park
. The narrated tram tour (formerly "GlamorTrams" ) still runs through the studio's active backlot
, but the staged events, stunt
demonstrations and high-tech rides overshadow the motion-picture production that once lured fans to Universal Studios Hollywood.
Universal Studios Hollywood's backlot has been damaged by fire 8 times throughout its history. The first was in 1932 when embers from a nearby bushfire were blown towards the backlot causing 4 movie sets to be destroyed causing over $100,000 damage. Seventeen years later in 1949 another bushfire caused the complete destruction of one building and damage to two others. In 1957, the New York street film studio set was destroyed by an arson
fire causing half a million dollars damage. Ten years later, in 1967, twice as much damage was done when the Little Europe area and part of Spartacus Square was destroyed. It also destroyed the European, Denver and Laramie street sets. In 1987, the remaining portion of Spartacus Square was destroyed along with street sets and other buildings. As with the 1957 fire, this was suspected to be the result of an arsonist. Just three years later another deliberate fire was started in the backlot. The New York Street set, the Ben Hur set and the majority of Courthouse Square
was destroyed. In 1997, the seventh fire occurred at the backlot. A portion of the Courthouse Square was again destroyed leaving the Courthouse itself to live another day.
The most damage was done on June 1, 2008 when a three alarm fire
broke out on the backlot of Universal Studios. The fire started when a worker using an acetylene torch for welding accidentally let it catch fire with the surroundings. The Los Angeles County Fire Department had reported that Brownstone Street, New York Street, New England Street, the King Kong attraction, some structures that make up Courthouse Square, and the Video Vault had burned down (not to be confused with the actual Film Vault, The Video Vault contains the duplicates of the films). Aerial news footage showed the miraculous survival of the Courthouse building survived the fire (for a third time) with only the west side of it being slightly charred. Over 516 fire-fighters from various local fire departments, as well as two helicopters dropping water, had responded to the fire. Fourteen fire-fighters and three Los Angeles County sheriffs' deputies sustained minor injuries. The fire was finally put out after 12 hours, since fire-fighters encountered low water pressure.
Destroyed were 40,000 to 50,000 archived digital video and film copies chronicling Universal's movie and TV classic shows, dating back to the 1920s, including the films Knocked Up
and Atonement
, the NBC
series Law & Order
, The Office, and Miami Vice
, and CBS
's I Love Lucy
. Many audio master tapes from Universal Music have been destroyed as well. Universal president Ron Meyer stated that nothing irreplaceable was lost, meaning everything will be rebuilt again, at a price of at least $50 million. Days after the fire, however, it was reported that the King Kong attraction would not be rebuilt and would eventually be replaced by a new attraction that had yet to be announced. In August 2008, Universal changed its position and decided to rebuild the King Kong attraction
, basing the new attraction on the 2005 film adaptation
.
Universal Studios Hollywood is split into two areas on different levels, connected by a series of escalators called the Starway. These areas are known as the Upper lot and Lower lot. Each lot features a collection of rides, shows and attractions as well as food, beverage and merchandise shops.
are offered. For older guests the park offers Universal's House of Horrors
, a year-round haunted house.
This lot is also home to all of the park's shows including The Blues Brothers Revue, the Special Effects Stage
, the Studio Tour, Universal's Animal Actors and Waterworld: A Live Sea War Spectacular. The Upper lot is also home to two 3-D film
s: Shrek 4-D
(which features additional immersive features) and T2 3-D: Battle Across Time
.
There are several themed retail outlets located near their respective rides in the Upper lot. For Terminator merchandise there is T-2 Gear & Supplies while Simpsons
merchandise is offered at the Kwik-E-Mart.
In homage to Back to the Future: The Ride
, which once occupied the area where The Simpsons Ride
now stands, Doc Brown's Chicken shop has remained open. Newly developed King Kong 3-D arrived late in 2010 and is part of the Tram Tour|Access Hollywood.
, The NBC Universal Experience, Revenge of the Mummy and will soon be the home to Transformers: The Ride.
Similar to other Universal theme parks
around the world, where duplicates
of Jurassic Park: The Ride exist, the area surrounding the ride features a Jurassic Park
merchandise shop named Jurassic Outfitters and a dining facility named Jurassic Café. Similarly a Revenge of the Mummy gift shop, called Tomb Treasures, greets guests as they exit that ride.
Universal Studios has a number of costumed characters roaming the park grounds, representing many different genres. Some are portrayals of Hollywood icons while others are based on Universal's vast media library. The following is a list of characters that are currently seen in the park:
Movie studio
A movie studio is a term used to describe a major entertainment company or production company that has its own privately owned studio facility or facilities that are used to film movies...
and theme park
Amusement park
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in the unincorporated
Unincorporated area
In law, an unincorporated area is a region of land that is not a part of any municipality.To "incorporate" in this context means to form a municipal corporation, a city, town, or village with its own government. An unincorporated community is usually not subject to or taxed by a municipal government...
Universal City
Universal City, California
Universal City is a community in the San Fernando Valley region of Los Angeles County, California, that encompasses the 415 acre property of Universal Studios...
community of Los Angeles County
Los Angeles County, California
Los Angeles County is a county in the U.S. state of California. As of 2010 U.S. Census, the county had a population of 9,818,605, making it the most populous county in the United States. Los Angeles County alone is more populous than 42 individual U.S. states...
, California
California
California is a state located on the West Coast of the United States. It is by far the most populous U.S. state, and the third-largest by land area...
, United States
United States
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. It is one of the oldest and most famous Hollywood movie studios still in use. Its official marketing headline is "The Entertainment Capital of LA", though during the summer it is often advertised as "The Coolest Place in LA." It was initially created to offer tours of the real Universal Studios soundstages and sets. It is the first of many full-fledged Universal Studios Theme Parks
Universal Parks & Resorts
Universal Parks and Resorts is the theme park division of NBCUniversal, a subsidiary of Universal Music Group and General Electric. The division is responsible for the operation and maintenance of the various Universal Studios resort properties around the world...
located across the world. Woody Woodpecker
Woody Woodpecker
Woody Woodpecker is an animated cartoon character, an anthropomorphic acorn woodpecker who appeared in theatrical short films produced by the Walter Lantz animation studio and distributed by Universal Pictures...
is the mascot for Universal Studios Hollywood.
Outside the theme park, Universal City includes hotels Universal Hilton
Hilton Hotels
Hilton Hotels & Resorts is an international chain of full-service hotels and resorts founded by Conrad Hilton and now owned by Hilton Worldwide. Hilton hotels are either owned by, managed by, or franchised to independent operators by Hilton Worldwide. Hilton Hotels became the first coast-to-coast...
& Towers, the Sheraton Hotels and Resorts
Sheraton Hotels and Resorts
Sheraton Hotels and Resorts is Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide's largest and second oldest brand . Starwood's headquarters are in White Plains, New York.-Sheraton history:...
, the multi-screen Globe Theatre, often used for banquets and receptions, and Universal CityWalk
Universal CityWalk
Universal CityWalk is the name given to the entertainment and retail districts located adjacent to the theme parks of Universal Parks & Resorts. Originating as an expansion of Universal's first park, Universal Studios Hollywood, CityWalk serves as an entrance plaza from the parking lots to the...
, which offers a collection of shops and restaurants, as well as the Gibson Amphitheatre
Gibson Amphitheatre
The Gibson Amphitheatre is a theatre located in Universal City, California, USA. It seats up to 6,189 for concerts, including 6,089 chairback seats...
, a concert venue.
The first studio tour
From the beginning, UniversalUniversal Studios
Universal Pictures , a subsidiary of NBCUniversal, is one of the six major movie studios....
has offered tours of its studio. In the silent film
Silent film
A silent film is a film with no synchronized recorded sound, especially with no spoken dialogue. In silent films for entertainment the dialogue is transmitted through muted gestures, pantomime and title cards...
days, Carl Laemmle
Carl Laemmle
Carl Laemmle , born in Laupheim, Württemberg, Germany, was a pioneer in American film making and a founder of one of the original major Hollywood movie studios - Universal...
's tour included a chance to buy fresh produce, since then-rural Universal City was still in part a working farm. This original tour was discontinued in the early 1930s due to the advent of sound films coming to Universal.
The arrival of Universal Studios Hollywood
Shortly after Music Corporation of AmericaMusic Corporation of America
MCA, Inc. was an American talent agency. Initially starting in the music business, they would next become a dominant force in the film business, and later expanded into the television business...
took over Universal Pictures in 1962, accountants suggested a new tour in the studio commissary would increase profits. In 1964, the modern tour was established to include a series of dressing room walk-throughs, peeks at actual production, and later, staged events. This grew over the years into a full-blown theme park
Amusement park
thumb|Cinderella Castle in [[Magic Kingdom]], [[Disney World]]Amusement and theme parks are terms for a group of entertainment attractions and rides and other events in a location for the enjoyment of large numbers of people...
. The narrated tram tour (formerly "GlamorTrams" ) still runs through the studio's active backlot
Backlot
A backlot is an area behind or adjoining a movie studio, containing permanent exterior buildings for outdoor scenes in filmmaking or television productions, or space for temporary set construction....
, but the staged events, stunt
Stunt
A stunt is an unusual and difficult physical feat, or any act requiring a special skill, performed for artistic purposes in TV, theatre, or cinema...
demonstrations and high-tech rides overshadow the motion-picture production that once lured fans to Universal Studios Hollywood.
Backlot fires
Arson
Arson is the crime of intentionally or maliciously setting fire to structures or wildland areas. It may be distinguished from other causes such as spontaneous combustion and natural wildfires...
fire causing half a million dollars damage. Ten years later, in 1967, twice as much damage was done when the Little Europe area and part of Spartacus Square was destroyed. It also destroyed the European, Denver and Laramie street sets. In 1987, the remaining portion of Spartacus Square was destroyed along with street sets and other buildings. As with the 1957 fire, this was suspected to be the result of an arsonist. Just three years later another deliberate fire was started in the backlot. The New York Street set, the Ben Hur set and the majority of Courthouse Square
Courthouse Square
Courthouse Square is a backlot located at Universal Studios. The set is composed of several facades that form an archetypal American town square with a courthouse as its centerpiece...
was destroyed. In 1997, the seventh fire occurred at the backlot. A portion of the Courthouse Square was again destroyed leaving the Courthouse itself to live another day.
The most damage was done on June 1, 2008 when a three alarm fire
Multiple-alarm fire
One-alarm, two-alarm, three-alarm fires, or higher, are categories of fires indicating the level of response by local authorities, with an elevated number of alarms indicating increased commitment of resources. The term multiple-alarm is a quick way of indicating that a fire was severe and...
broke out on the backlot of Universal Studios. The fire started when a worker using an acetylene torch for welding accidentally let it catch fire with the surroundings. The Los Angeles County Fire Department had reported that Brownstone Street, New York Street, New England Street, the King Kong attraction, some structures that make up Courthouse Square, and the Video Vault had burned down (not to be confused with the actual Film Vault, The Video Vault contains the duplicates of the films). Aerial news footage showed the miraculous survival of the Courthouse building survived the fire (for a third time) with only the west side of it being slightly charred. Over 516 fire-fighters from various local fire departments, as well as two helicopters dropping water, had responded to the fire. Fourteen fire-fighters and three Los Angeles County sheriffs' deputies sustained minor injuries. The fire was finally put out after 12 hours, since fire-fighters encountered low water pressure.
Destroyed were 40,000 to 50,000 archived digital video and film copies chronicling Universal's movie and TV classic shows, dating back to the 1920s, including the films Knocked Up
Knocked Up
Knocked Up is a 2007 American romantic comedy drama film co-produced, written, and directed by Judd Apatow. Starring Seth Rogen, Katherine Heigl, Paul Rudd, and Leslie Mann, the film follows the repercussions of a drunken one-night stand between Rogen's slacker character and Heigl's just-promoted...
and Atonement
Atonement (film)
Atonement is a 2007 British romantic suspense war film directed by Joe Wright. It is a film adaptation of the 2001 novel of the same name by Ian McEwan. The film stars James McAvoy, Keira Knightley, and Saoirse Ronan. It was produced by Working Title Films and filmed throughout the summer of 2006...
, the NBC
NBC
The National Broadcasting Company is an American commercial broadcasting television network and former radio network headquartered in the GE Building in New York City's Rockefeller Center with additional major offices near Los Angeles and in Chicago...
series Law & Order
Law & Order
Law & Order is an American police procedural and legal drama television series, created by Dick Wolf and part of the Law & Order franchise. It aired on NBC, and in syndication on various cable networks. Law & Order premiered on September 13, 1990, and completed its 20th and final season on May 24,...
, The Office, and Miami Vice
Miami Vice
Miami Vice is an American television series produced by Michael Mann for NBC. The series starred Don Johnson and Philip Michael Thomas as two Metro-Dade Police Department detectives working undercover in Miami. It ran for five seasons on NBC from 1984–1989...
, and CBS
CBS
CBS Broadcasting Inc. is a major US commercial broadcasting television network, which started as a radio network. The name is derived from the initials of the network's former name, Columbia Broadcasting System. The network is sometimes referred to as the "Eye Network" in reference to the shape of...
's I Love Lucy
I Love Lucy
I Love Lucy is an American television sitcom starring Lucille Ball, Desi Arnaz, Vivian Vance, and William Frawley. The black-and-white series originally ran from October 15, 1951, to May 6, 1957, on the Columbia Broadcasting System...
. Many audio master tapes from Universal Music have been destroyed as well. Universal president Ron Meyer stated that nothing irreplaceable was lost, meaning everything will be rebuilt again, at a price of at least $50 million. Days after the fire, however, it was reported that the King Kong attraction would not be rebuilt and would eventually be replaced by a new attraction that had yet to be announced. In August 2008, Universal changed its position and decided to rebuild the King Kong attraction
King Kong: 360 3-D
King Kong: 360 3-D is an attraction which is included in the Studio Tour at Universal Studios Hollywood. The attraction takes guests to a recreated version of Skull Island from Peter Jackson's 2005 award-winning blockbuster remake King Kong. It employs audio animatronics as well as 3-D HD imagery...
, basing the new attraction on the 2005 film adaptation
King Kong (2005 film)
King Kong is a 2005 fantasy adventure film directed by Peter Jackson. It is a remake of the 1933 film of the same name and stars Naomi Watts, Jack Black and Adrien Brody. Andy Serkis, through performance capture, portrays Kong....
.
Timeline
Like all theme parks, attractions are sometimes closed due to age and replaced with more contemporary attractions. Universal has seen this action used a great deal of times, with many attraction closures. The following is a timeline of the notable events in Universal Studios Hollywood's history.- Pre-1930 - Studio Tour commenced
- 1930s - Studio Tour discontinued due to the advent of sound films
- 1932 - First backlot fire
- 1949 - Second backlot fire
- 1957 - Third backlot fire
- 1964 - The modern studio tour was established and amusement park opened.
- 1965 - The War Lord Tower opened.
- 1967 - Fourth backlot fire
- 1970 - Animal Actors School Stage opened.
- 1974 - Rockslide opened as a staged event on the Studio Tour.
- 1975 - The Land of a Thousand FacesThe Land Of A Thousand FacesThe Land Of A Thousand Faces was a live stage show created for Universal Studios Tour in 1975 by Verne Langdon with Jay Stein and Terry Winnick...
opened. - 1979 - The Battle of Galactica replaced Rockslide as a staged event on the Studio Tour.
- 1980 - The Castle Dracula Live Show opened replacing The Land of a Thousand Faces. The Wild Wild Wild West Stunt Show also opened.
- 1983 - The Adventures of Conan: A Sword and Sorcery Spectacular replaced Castle Dracula Live Show.
- 1984 - The Screen Test Theatre was closed and replaced by Star Trek Adventure. The A-Team Live Stunt Show also opened.
- 1986 - King Kong Encounter opened as a staged event on the Studio Tour.
- 1987 - Fifth backlot fire occurred and Miami Vice Action Spectacular opened, replacing the A-Team Live Stunt Show.
- 1990 - Sixth backlot fire occurred and An American Tail and Fievel's Playland opened.
- 1991 - E.T. Adventure, Lucy: A Tribute and The World of CineMagic opened.
- 1992 - Backdraft and Rocky and Bullwinkle Live opened. Beetlejuice's Rock and Roll Graveyard Revue replaced The Adventures of Conan: A Sword and Sorcery Spectacular.
- 1993 - Back to the Future: The Ride replaced the Battle of Galactica.
- 1994 - Spectrablast opened. Both Spectrablast and Miami Vice Action Spectacular were replaced later in the year by Waterworld: A Live Sea War Spectacular. The Flintstones Show replaced the Star Trek Adventure.
- 1995 - T2 3-D: Battle Across Time replaced An American Tail and Fieval's Playland.
- 1996 - Jurassic Park: The Ride opens.
- 1997 - Seventh backlot fire occurred. The Land Before Time show replaced Rocky and Bullwinkle Live. Totally Nickelodeon replaced The Flintstones Show.
- 1998 - Coke Soak replaced The Land Before Time show.
- 1999 - Chicken Run Walkthrough opened. Beetlejuice's Rock and Roll Graveyard Revue closed.
- 2000 - Rugrats Magic Adventure replaced Totally Nickelodeon.
- 2001 - Animal Planet Live replaced Animal Actors School Stage, Nickelodeon Blast Zone replaced The War Lord Tower and Shrek 4-D replaced Rugrats Magic Adventure.
- 2002 - Special Effects Stages replaced The World of CineMagic, Spider-Man Rocks opened where Beetlejuice's Rock and Roll Graveyard Revue once stood and The Mummy Returns: Chamber of Doom replaced Chicken Run Walkthrough. The Wild Wild Wild West Stunt Show closed with no replacement.
- 2003 - Revenge of the Mummy replaced E.T. Adventure.
- 2004 - Van Helsing: Fotress Dracula replaced The Mummy Returns: Chamber of Doom.
- 2005 - Fear Factor Live replaced Spider-Man Rocks.
- 2007 - Lucy: A Tribute closed with no replacement. The Simpsons Ride replaced Back to the Future: The Ride. Universal's House of Horrors replaced Van Helsing: Fortress Dracula.
- 2008 - Eighth backlot fire destroys King Kong Encounter. The Adventures of Curious George replaced Nickelodeon Blast Zone.
- 2009 - Creature from the Black Lagoon: The Musical replaced Fear Factor Live.
- 2010 - Special Effects Stages and Backdraft closed to make way for Transformers. But Special Effects moved to former Creature From The Black Lagoon buildings. Special Effects Stage replaced Creature from the Black Lagoon: The Musical. King Kong 360 3-D opened.
- 2012 -Opening of Transformers: The Ride. Spring 2012
Park layout
Upper lot
The Upper lot is home to a variety of family based attractions and shows. It is also home to many dining and merchandise shops as well as the park's entrance. For children and families The Adventures of Curious George and The Simpsons RideThe Simpsons Ride
The Simpsons Ride is a simulator ride featured at the Universal Studios Florida and Universal Studios Hollywood theme parks. The ride is based on the animated television series The Simpsons. It was first announced in 2007 and replaced the Back to the Future: The Ride at both locations...
are offered. For older guests the park offers Universal's House of Horrors
Universal's House of Horrors
Universal's House of Horrors is an attraction at Universal Studios Hollywood. It is the fifth variation of a walk-through maze housed in the "Stage 13" building. . The "Stage 13" building was previously home to different restaurants before being transformed into an attraction...
, a year-round haunted house.
This lot is also home to all of the park's shows including The Blues Brothers Revue, the Special Effects Stage
Special Effects Stage
Special Effects Stage is a new attraction at Universal Studios Hollywood. The attraction serves as a new version of the park's former Special Effects Stages show, which was located in the Lower Lot area and was closed to make way for Transformers...
, the Studio Tour, Universal's Animal Actors and Waterworld: A Live Sea War Spectacular. The Upper lot is also home to two 3-D film
3-D film
A 3-D film or S3D film is a motion picture that enhances the illusion of depth perception...
s: Shrek 4-D
Shrek 4-D
Shrek 4-D is a 4-D film at various theme parks around the world. Universal Parks & Resorts owns the main rights to the film which is currently shown at their parks in Hollywood, Florida, Japan and Singapore...
(which features additional immersive features) and T2 3-D: Battle Across Time
T2 3-D: Battle Across Time
T2 3-D: Battle Across Time is an attraction at various Universal Studios parks around the world including those at Florida, Hollywood and Japan...
.
There are several themed retail outlets located near their respective rides in the Upper lot. For Terminator merchandise there is T-2 Gear & Supplies while Simpsons
The Simpsons
The Simpsons is an American animated sitcom created by Matt Groening for the Fox Broadcasting Company. The series is a satirical parody of a middle class American lifestyle epitomized by its family of the same name, which consists of Homer, Marge, Bart, Lisa and Maggie...
merchandise is offered at the Kwik-E-Mart.
In homage to Back to the Future: The Ride
Back to the Future: The Ride
Back to the Future: The Ride is a simulator ride based on and inspired by the Back to the Future trilogy and is a mini-sequel to 1990's Back to the Future Part III. In the United States, it was replaced by The Simpsons Ride...
, which once occupied the area where The Simpsons Ride
The Simpsons Ride
The Simpsons Ride is a simulator ride featured at the Universal Studios Florida and Universal Studios Hollywood theme parks. The ride is based on the animated television series The Simpsons. It was first announced in 2007 and replaced the Back to the Future: The Ride at both locations...
now stands, Doc Brown's Chicken shop has remained open. Newly developed King Kong 3-D arrived late in 2010 and is part of the Tram Tour|Access Hollywood.
Lower lot
The Lower lot is the smaller of the two lots. It is home to Jurassic Park: The RideJurassic Park: The Ride (Universal Studios Hollywood)
Jurassic Park: The Ride is a water-based amusement ride that is based on Steven Spielberg's hit film Jurassic Park and Michael Crichton's novel located at Universal Studios Hollywood. The ride was actually researched and built while the Jurassic Park film was still in its production phase. It...
, The NBC Universal Experience, Revenge of the Mummy and will soon be the home to Transformers: The Ride.
Similar to other Universal theme parks
Universal Parks & Resorts
Universal Parks and Resorts is the theme park division of NBCUniversal, a subsidiary of Universal Music Group and General Electric. The division is responsible for the operation and maintenance of the various Universal Studios resort properties around the world...
around the world, where duplicates
Jurassic Park Water Rides (disambiguation)
There are various water rides themed to Jurassic Park:* Jurassic Park: The Ride * Jurassic Park: The Ride * Jurassic Park River Adventure...
of Jurassic Park: The Ride exist, the area surrounding the ride features a Jurassic Park
Jurassic Park (franchise)
The Jurassic Park franchise is a series of books, films, comics, and videos centering on a disastrous attempt to create a theme park of cloned dinosaurs...
merchandise shop named Jurassic Outfitters and a dining facility named Jurassic Café. Similarly a Revenge of the Mummy gift shop, called Tomb Treasures, greets guests as they exit that ride.
Park characters
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