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Video: John C. Reilly and costars discuss 'The Vampire's Assistant' movie

Just before the opening of Halloween Horror Nights 19, Universal Studios Orlando held a promotional event for the upcoming film, “Cirque du Freak: The Vampire’s Assistant.” The movie’s stars, John C. Reilly, Chris Massoglia and Josh Hutcherson, were in attendance. They premiered two clips for the audience and answered questions. Cirque du Freak Universal Studios…

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Halloween Horror Nights 19 scare-by-scare review and video

Halloween Horror Nights 19 started last night (Sept. 25, 2009) at Universal Studios Orlando. For the second year in a row, I bring you my scare-by-scare review of the event, taking you on a spoiler-free journey through the night’s haunted houses, scare zones and shows. Before we get to the review, here’s a video look…

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See actor John C. Reilly and others from "Cirque du Freak" at Universal Studios tonight

Actor John C. Reilly (above left), Chris Massoglia (above right), and Josh Hutcherson will be appearing tonight near the Universal Studios arch at 6 p.m. in promotion of their upcoming film, “Cirque du Freak: The Vampire’s Assistant.” The movie has inspired its own scare zone at this year’s Halloween Horror Nights 19 which also begins…

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Halloween Horror Nights 19 begins tonight at Universal Studios

Tonight is the first night of Halloween Horror Nights 19 at Universal Studios. Below is a quick rundown of the haunted houses, scare zones, and shows you can expect to see at the event. We’ll be posting photos and video after we return tonight. Official Halloween Horror Nights 19 2009 Preview Teaser with the UsherWatch…

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Halloween Horror Nights 19 2009 media invitation and teaser

Every year, Universal Orlando sends creative invitations to the press to inform them of a Halloween Horror Nights media event. This year, we received a package from the Universal Palace Theater, the setting for Halloween Horror Nights 19. Inside were a few bloody items, including a popcorn box complete with old popcorn, as well as…

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'Saw' teaser video for Halloween Horror Nights 19

Universal Orlando has released this teaser video for their “Saw” themed haunted house that will be featured in Halloween Horror Nights 19 for 2009: SAW at Universal Orlando's Halloween Horror Nights 19 2009Watch this video on YouTube Keep watching this blog for more information, video, and photos from Halloween Horror Nights 19 and pick up…

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Wizarding World of Harry Potter to open Spring 2010, video and concept art

In a webcast on Sept. 15, 2009, Universal Orlando revealed a few more details about the upcoming Wizarding World of Harry Potter expansion of their Islands of Adventure theme park. The Wizarding World has been announced to be opening in Spring 2010. The formerly-rumored attraction names were confirmed to be true and the following details…

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Fall 2009 issue of Orlando Attractions Magazine now available for preview and pre-order

The Fall 2009 issue of Orlando Attractions Magazine is now available for preview and pre-order. Feature articles in this issue include: • COVER STORY: Rock ‘n’ Ride Blast off with Orlando’s newest, most high-tech roller coaster, the Hollywood Rip Ride Rockit at Universal Studios. • Filling Florida with Fright Busch Gardens & Universal Studios give Central Florida…

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New photos from Saw house at Halloween Horror Nights 19

Universal Orlando has released two new photos and information from the Saw house to be featured at Halloween Horror Nights 19: Guests will make the horrifying transition from spectators to subjects as the Lionsgate® and Twisted Pictures’ film series “SAW” comes to life at Universal Orlando’s Halloween Horror Nights: Ripped from the Silver Screen. Running…

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Disney purchasing Marvel – What will this mean for Islands of Adventure?

The Walt Disney Company announced today they’re acquiring Marvel Entertainment for $4 billion in cash and stock. This means Disney will own rights to 5,000 Marvel characters such as Spider-Man, Hulk, Capt. America, The X-Men, Dr. Doom, Fantastic Four and more. So what will this mean for the future of Universal Islands of Adventure and…