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Kong Dominates
The latest adventure of the legendary King Kong is sending crowds to the movies as its opening weekend brought in over 61 million domestically, sending last week’s Logan to number 2.
Kong: Skull Island introduces a new generation to the story before King Kong as explorers team up with military personnel to explore the not so mythical Skull Island. What they find is even greater than the giant ape that everyone fears.
At just under 2-hour run time, Kong stars Tom Hiddleston, the explorer and Brie Larson, the photojournalist, who find beauty in the land and Kong, while Lieutenant Colonel Packard (Samuel L. Jackson) seek to destroy the large ape, while awakening something even more dangerous that only Kong can destroy. Ultimately, the movie will have you marveling at the beauty of the island while fully cheering for Kong all throughout and make sure to watch all the way to the end as there is a closing scene to set up what is to come next in this franchise.
Other appearances include, John Goodman and John C. Reilly in very minor roles that add to the intensity of the island.
Kong: Scull Island came out in theaters March 10, 2017 and is currently playing in one near you. See it, you won’t regret it. Great original story to kick-start a new epic adventure for all.
Drac is Back and Claiming Number 1
Sony’s Hotel Transylvania 2 has taken the number one spot at the box office its opening weekend bringing in over 43 million in revenues, making the film the top grossing film in September for its opening week and thus, dropping Fox’s Scorch Trials down to number three.
The animated sequel picks up where the original left off with Dracula, (voiced by Adam Sandler) saying goodbye to his daughter Mavis (voiced by Selena Gomez) as she marries her zing, Jonathan, (voiced by Andy Sandberg) but its not the end of the story for the couple has a son, which creates all knew adventures as Dracula, embraces the role of Vampa to Dennis (voiced by Asher Blinkoff). The animated film also features the voice talents of Kevin James, David Spade, Steve Buscemi, Fran Drescher and Mel Gibson, as the monsters who live in Hotel Transylvania and ultimately work together to ensure Mavis doesn’t leave when she realizes that the Hotel may not be the safest place for her “human” son. It is their mission to help Dennis become a monster.
At an hour and a half runtime, the film is filled with adventure and laughs for the whole family including one of the kind parody songs written by Adam Sandler. Hotel Transylvania 2 is a must see for all who love a good ol’ fashion monster comedy story.
Hotel Translyvania 2 opened in theaters Sept. 18, 2015 and is currently playing at one near you.
HHN: 8 Years of Terror
Universal Studios Hollywood is pleased to welcome back its yearly Halloween Horror Nights as visitors walk through the haunted streets of the theme park. The event opened to a sold out crowd of guests on Friday September 19 and Saturday September 20,2014 and will continue for 22 nights from 7 p.m to 2 a.m.
At the opening night, their annual Eyegore Awards, an event honoring the creators and designers of the featured mazes, saw roughly 500 fans of the genre who came out to recognize
this year’s recipients, filmmakers Robert Rodriguez and John Landis, make up effects artist, Greg Nicotero and rock Guitarist Slash.
This years mazes include the return of the Walking Dead in terror tram as well as The Walking Dead: End of the Line, as well as 5 new mazes including Face Off based on the Sci Fi show, An American Werewolf in London, Dracula Untold: Reign of Blood,Alien Vs. Predator
, From Dusk Til Dawn and Clowns 3D inspired by the music of Slash.
In addition, all rides including Revenge of the Mummy, Simpsons, Transformers, Jurassic Park In The Dark and the newest attraction Despicable Me: Minion Mayhem are also open during the night time hours.
Halloween Horror nights runs through November 2 and tickets can be purchased for as low as 52 dollars online or 139 dollars for the front of the line pass. Due to the event selling out, guests are advised to purchase their tickets as soon as possible.
Universal’s House of Horrors Closes on Labor Day 2014
On September 1st, 2014, the cast of Universal Studios’ House of Horror, a live action walk thru of haunted movie sets has finally closed it’s doors for the last time. The seven year maze has seen many changes in being transformed for Halloween Horror Nights as well as the previous Van Helsing- Fortress Dracula, Mummy Maze and the Chicken Run Maze.
See the maze below from the guests perspective.
It was an emotional closing for performers and cast members alike as a rare last walk thru brought more than just scares. Watch below as employees made their final walk thru the maze that paid homage to some of Universal’s Classic Monsters.
Universal’s House of Horrors will be used one last time for this year’s Halloween Horror Nights and then will be transformed into another unique dining, retail and entertainment experience.
It’s that time of year again- Halloween Horror Nights 2012
For 19 nights, Universal Studios Hollywood is unleashing classic monsters inside the park to terrify park guests after park hours. Watch an exclusive sneak peak into the new mazes and attractions available to the public for an additional ticket price.
So hurry up and purchase your own halloween horror night ticket for just sixty six dollars. Don’t let an event like this pass you by. Tickets sell out fast.