Universal Orlando can get new sights

New Spider-Guy ride opens in MarchUniversal revealed plans Wednesday to incorporate new sights towards the Orlando theme park this year incorporated within the company's celebration of the 100th anniversary. The main attraction is "Universal's Film Spectacular," a evening time light and pyrotechnics show, read by Morgan Freeman, that will project images from U movies onto three screens created by waterfalls in the heart of Universal Art galleries Florida's lagoon. The 20-minute show will bow this spring. "This can be greatly a sizable finish-of-day spectacular," mentioned Jim Timon, Universal Orlando's senior V . p . of entertainment. "This really is really the big show we send our site visitors offered by, while using Universal logo design and message and emotion and impact." Concept resembles individuals of Disneyland's "Arena of Color," which has shown a sizable draw at California Adventure, particularly with families -- and U is searching to draw more families towards the own parks. Playing into that theme, Universal may even introduce in the year a normal "Celebrity Parade" featuring floats with figures from "Wretched Me," "Hop," "SpongeBob SquarePants" and "Dora the Explorer." Each float is built to behave as its show with effects and musical score that might be featured across the park otherwise inside the parade. Universal parks only every once in awhile offered character parades, mainly through the holidays they are commonplace at Disney's locations. The nightly show and daily parade are the highest additions since U opened up in the "Wizarding Arena of Harry Potter" attraction this season. But Universal is during the time of opening more rides and sights inside the Orlando resort's history, and they are likely to be featured in the new "Year being Here" campaign. An up-to-date "Amazing Adventures of Spider-Guy" ride, at Islands of risk, opens in March with new 4K-high-definition 3d technology, character designs, new ride effects and cameo from comicbook icon Stan Lee. "It's really a mind-dazzling presentation, if you think about the imagery," mentioned Mark Woodbury, prexy of Universal Creative for your company's theme parks. "When Spider-Guy jumps towards the vehicle, you will notice every thread of his costume, as well as the particulars behind him are wealthy and deep and full and very spectacular." After already announcing expects to build up a 3 dimensional ride based on "Wretched Me," U introduced that "Wretched Me Minion Mayhem" will open this summer season and replace "Jimmy Neutron's Nicktoon Blast." Ride will feature the voices of stars Steve Carell, Miranda Cosgrove and Elsie Fisher their figures. Orlando's CityWalk complex also will receive a Hollywood Drive-In 19 fifties B-movie-designed 36-hole miniature course, set to start in February. As well as the Blue Guy Group returns in February having a completely new show and props. Contact Marc Graser at marc.graser@variety.com

ROLL CALL: Which Actress Used A Gown & Multiple Tuxes For The Golden Globes?

First Launched: The month of the month of january 16, 2012 2:31 PM EST Credit: Twitter Caption Zooey Deschanel showcases her tuxedo-colored fingernails they used for the 2012 Golden Globes around the month of the month of january 15, 2012LOS ANGELES, Calif. -- Your Day-to-day Dispatch of Celebrity Shenanigans Zooeys 10 Little Dates: Lately single New Girl star Zooey Deschanel who declared divorce from with Dying Cab for Cuties Ben Gibbard in December chosen to own ten little males along with her at Sundays Golden Globes (along with sister Emily Deschanel). I am wearing a gown but my nails are wearing tuxes!!! the actress Tweeted on Sunday, plus a photograph of her nails colored to look tuxes. Have a look at her fun look, HERE! Super Madge: Madonna surprised many along with her Golden Globe win for Masterpiece, the song from her directorial feature debut, W.E., but what about her approaching much-over-blown Super Bowl halftime performance? The pop celebrity mostly ongoing to become mother round the particulars, but uncover what she told Access Hollywood in regards to the show, HERE! Access Globes Fashion!: Reese, Angelina, Sofia and Charlize counseled me knockouts round the red-colored-colored carpet, but what about stars who missed the design and style boat at Sundays show? See all the fashion, glamour and odd getups, HERE! Best/Worst Fitted?: Sounds off inside the AH Nation! Was Piper, SMG, Zooey, a Glee star, Heidi or Amanda the worst fitted? Election HERE! -By Jesse Spero Copyright 2012 by NBC Universal, Corporation. All rights reserved. These elements is probably not launched, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.

Ratings: Golden Globes Decline Slightly Fox Benefits of Football Overrun

Ough Gervais Viewership for your 69th Golden Globe Honours ceremony declined slightly to 16.8 million versus. last year's 17 million, according to time zone-modified, preliminary Nielsen figures. The show also fell somewhat on the market-coveted demo of 18-to-49-year-olds - to 5. from 5.2 (last year's final figure). 17 memorable moments in the Golden Globes Overnight Nielsen data also shown the overrun into prime amount of the NFC playoff involving the NY Leaders and Eco-friendly Bay Packers gave Fox's Animation Domination block a massive boost - particularly, giving Napoleon Dynamite an audience of 9.51 million together with a 4.6 demo rating - about double what Allen Gregory opened up as much as (4.74 million, 2.4). Season 3 of CBS' Undercover Boss opened up up continuously. Become popular current day news 8 p.m.CBS: Undercover Boss 11.56 million audiences (3.)ABC: Not such a long time ago 9.84 million (3.3)Fox: The Simpsons 15.70 million (6.8) Napoleon Dynamite 9.51 million (4.6) NBC: Golden Globe Honours 14.01 million (4.1) 9 p.m.CBS: The Truly Amazing Wife 9.31 million (1.9)ABC: Desperate Regular folks 7.83 million audiences (2.7)Fox: Family Guy 8.50 million (4.4) Napoleon Dynamite 7.15 million (3.6) 10 p.m.CBS: CSI: Miami [rerun] 7.07 million audiences (1.5)ABC: Pan Am 3.93 million (1.3)

William Shatner To Star In A One-Man Broadway Show

First Published: January 11, 2012 9:10 AM EST Credit: Getty Images NY, N.Y. -- Caption William Shatner jokes around at the Shatnerpalooza press conference during Comic-Con 2011 in San Diego, Calif. on July 22, 2011William Shatner is boldly going back to where he once appeared Broadway. The actor, singer and writer best known as James T. Kirk on Star Trek will star in a one-man show called Shatners World: We Just Live in It. Previews begin Feb. 14 and it runs at the Music Box Theatre until March 4. Producers said Tuesday The two-hour show will take audiences on a voyage through Shatners life and career, from Shakespearean stage actor to internationally known icon and raconteur. Shatner was last on Broadway in A Shot in the Dark in 1961. The former T.J. Hooker star won an Emmy for his work on Boston Legal. His other Broadway credits include Tamburlaine the Great in 1956 and The World of Suzie Wong two years later. Copyright 2012 by The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.

'Bridesmaids' Director, Star Tackle New Projects

New Line's "Police Academy" remake gets a director who not only has proven he can helm very funny content, but also is surprisingly knowledgeable about being a police officer. In other news, Melissa McCarthy's upcoming film "Tammy" also nabs a director, Paul Feig is set to helm a new film (that's not "Bridesmaids 2") and the "Goodfellas" TV show finds itself a network to call home. It's January 10, and you're here for today's daily news round-up. "Police Academy" Remake To Be Helmed By Scott Zabielski Deadline is reporting that New Line Cinema's "Police Academy" remake has finally gained a director. "Tosh.O" helmer Scott Zabielski is going to make his feature film debut directing the upcoming take on the film series that started out at Warner Bros in 1984. Fun fact: Zabielski himself is a reserve police officer in West Hollywood. Not your average citizen on patrol! Melissa McCarthy Flick "Tammy" Gets A Director "Tammy" finally has a director. Deadline is reporting that "Saturday Night Live" veteran Beth McCarthy-Miller will helm the flick. It was written by Melissa McCarthy and intended to be a starring vehicle for her as well. It's likely gaining a lot of interest right now because of her post-"Bridesmaids" popularity. "Tammy" follows a woman who is laid off from her job at a fast food restaurant and finds out her husband is cheating on her. She decides to ditch the life she was living and go on a "road trip of self-discovery" with her potty-mouthed diabetic grandmother. Paul Feig To Direct "The Better Woman" TheWrap has learned that "Bridesmaids" director Paul Feig is being tapped to direct "The Better Woman" for Universal. Like "Bridesmaids," "The Better Woman" has a strong line-up of female producers and is being written by a female writer: "Gilmore Girls'" Amy Palladino. The film follows a young executive who gets dumped by her boyfriend for an older woman. She becomes obsessed with getting her boyfriend back but ends up becoming friends with his new lady. "Goodfellas" TV Show Lands At AMC AMC already has meth dealers, sexist advertisers and zombies, so it only seems fair that they add gangsters to the mix. The "Goodfellas" television show was being optioned back in September 2010, and now Deadline is reporting that AMC has picked it up. Nicholas Pileggi and Irwin Winkler, both of whom worked on the original 1990 film, are involved in the upcoming series. No word yet on when AMC plans to bring the show to the small screen. Nicholas Hoult Is One Attractive Zombie In "Warm Bodies" The first images from Jonathan Levine's upcoming zombie romance film "Warm Bodies" have hit the web, and they show a different take on the bloody-thirsty undead creatures than we've seen before. Since "Warm Bodies" is about a zombie falling in love with a human, it's safe to say that Levine wasn't going to make his leading man too gory, but Nicholas Hoult looks to be channeling a little bit of his inner Edward Cullen in these pictures. It will be interesting to see what the other bad zombies and "Boneys" look like in the film in comparison to Hoult. Tell us your thoughts on today's Dailies in the comments section below or on Twitter.

Imagine reups Uni deal as first-look

Universal Pictures has extended its deal with John Grazer and Ron Howard's Imagine Entertainment through 2016 -- even though new pact changes its formerly exclusive arrangement with a first-look deal. Shingle has received a deal with Universal since 1986. This latest extention helps it be a lengthy-running production provide the studio's 100-year history. The completely new deal, altering the primary one set to operate in 2013, will probably be structured to produce it in line with Universal's other current production contracts. "Ron and John haven't only been our dear pals inside the a very long time we've been at Universal, they've been great partners," Adam Fogelson and Donna Langley mentioned in the prepared statement. "Together, our companies have loved making most likely typically the most popular game game titles of history 20 years. This pact will let's still promote this invaluable relationship making upon our shared good status for achievement.Inch Imagine most recently produced Universal's "Tower Heist." Contact Justin Kroll at justin.kroll@variety.com

Keck's Exclusives: A Grey's Anatomy What If?

Kate Walsh, Patrick Dempsey Ever wonder how Meredith Grey would have turned out had her mom, Ellis, never developed Alzheimer's and died? Or if Derek had chosen Addison over Mer? Grey's Anatomy executive producer Shonda Rhimes sure did and is answering these questions in the ABC drama's February 2 episode."The whole concept is really cool - a Sliding Doors kind of thing," says Private Practice star Kate Walsh, who guest stars. "It's interesting to see all of the characters turned upside down a little. Ellis is alive and well and has changed everything. She has a different relationship with her daughter, which makes Meredith a different person - not the kind of woman who would continue on with someone who's married." Meow!To create an alternate-universe look, the makeup, wardrobe and hairstylists returned Kate to the way she looked in 2005. "It was really fun for me to be back in the really coiffed hair and red lips," she says. "And all the guys are wearing ties and buttoned-up white coats. Patrick [Dempsey] looked a little like a mad scientist so we were calling him McDreary instead of McDreamy. It was all very strange, creepy and cool."While the hospital staff perceives the Drs. Shepherd as the perfect couple, Kate says viewers will "see what's really transpiring. There may or may not be a baby on the way."This may also be the year when Addison becomes a mommy on Private Practice. Kate teases, "She's going to Palm Springs with Jake." Hmmm... perhaps to conceive a baby in the desert? "That's all I'm tellin' ya!"Subscribe to TV Guide Magazine now!

Bad Robot iOS App Brings Hollywood Effects To Home Movies

So, Christmas (and 2011 at large) is behind us, and your place is filled with half-opened boxes of hideous underwear your mom gave you because, "you needed it." What, this doesn't happen to you? OK, so maybe there's five pounds of "delicious" fruitcake from your aunt whatever. Instead of selling your underwear on Craigslist, or using the fruitcake as a doorstop, why not let your misinformed loved ones know how much you appreciate that gift by launching a missile into it? A new iOS app from director J.J. Abrams' ("Mission Impossible: Ghost Protocol") production company, Bad Robot, lets you do just that. Well, virtually, anyways. According to The Hollywood Reporter, "Action Movie FX" is available on the iTunes App Store right now. The app essentially works like a plug-in for popular editing suites Adobe After Effects, for example layering ridiculous effects over video. Just shoot a scene on your iPhone, and it's then possible to suddenly have a helicopter crash into your backyard. Check out the video below for some examples. The best part: "Action Movie FX" is free. Two effects come bundled with the app, "Missile Attack" and "Car Smash," but other add-ons will cost you $.99 via in-app purchase. Currently, "Chopper Down/Tornado" and "Air Strike/Firefight" are available. More effects will release in future updates. Considering the app comes from Bad Robot, I imagine your exploded underwear will likely wake up on a deserted island, only to find out it was in a church with all the other underwear the whole time. What do you think of "Action Movie FX?" Have you tried it out? Let us know in the comments and on Twitter!