UNIVERSAL CITY, Calif. — They answer to Dusty, Dexter, Buster and Scrapper, but visitors to Universal Studios Hollywood’s annual “Grinchmas” holiday event know them better as the Grinch’s sidekick and best friend, “Max the Dog,” the one-horned pooch with tousled fur, a perpetually quizzical look and an unfailingly good spirit. Not so long ago, all four of these dogs were living in animal shelters, abandoned by owners or taken in by animal control officers as strays without tags. In true Hollywood style, the four “Max the Dogs” were “discovered” by trainers who recognized qualities of playfulness, intelligence and, yes, a…
Author: Jon Fu
Hey folks! We’re back with another photo (and video – link is below) update from Universal Studios Hollywood – this time, focusing on Grinchmas. So let’s get started. We also have a short video of the tree lighting ceremony – click here to watch.
Universal City, California – With the Grinch’s faithful dog Max serving as the official event mascot, a throng of dogs will appear at Universal Studios Hollywood to audition for roles as prized pets for caring families as Universal and The Amanda Foundation and the Los Angeles Department of Animal Services partner to hold “Max to the Rescue: Whoville’s Have A Heart Animal Adoption Fairs” on Saturday, December 11 and Sunday, December 12 during opening weekend of Universal Studios’ annual “Grinchmas” celebration. “Grinchmas” will continue daily from December 18 through January 2, 2011. A shelter rescue himself Max the Dog will…
Universal City, California – Celebrities from the worlds of film, television and music will help Universal Studios Hollywood guests celebrate the holiday season—and encourage families to read together—with nightly readings of “Dr. Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas!” during the theme park’s 18-day “Grinchmas” celebration, beginning December 11 and 12 and continuing daily from December 18 through January 2, 2011. Among the first celebrities set to appear at the event are “True Blood” star Stephen Moyer on Dec. 11 and Jeffrey Tambor, who portrayed the Mayor of Whoville in the blockbuster film, “Dr Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas!” on…
After a long hiatus, I’ve finally managed to find some time to visit the parks again. I’m sure all of you were growing tired of the constant stream of press releases from Universal. So let’s get started – with Transformers. Interestingly enough, they’ve also taken down the construction walls near the Universal Experience. Meanwhile, they’ve blocked off Western Street completely. I did manage to sneak this shot in with my iPhone… By the looks of things, they’ve completely demolished Wild West’s former facade. All things point to Grinchmas, but a complete tear down? Hmm… …and finally, we conclude this update…
Happy Friday, folks!
Universal City, CA—It was standing room only at Universal CityWalk as L.A.’s premier free music venue unveiled its newly minted, state-of-the-art concert stage with a free “Plugged In” performance by famed pop punk band, Good Charlotte, accompanied by a drum-line of L.A. high school percussionists, for an enthusiastic group of several thousand fans. Punctuated by a fireworks and confetti display, the event also debuted CityWalk’s new custom, giant outdoor “CityVision” video screen and state-of-the-art sound quality. The new stage will serve as the centerpiece of CityWalk’s lively performance space, hosting “Plugged In,” a free music series featuring year-round performances by…
Universal City, California – “Grinchmas” time is coming to Universal Studios Hollywood as The Entertainment Capital of L.A. prepares for a lively holiday season with the Grinch, his faithful dog Max, tons of fresh snow and a “Whoville Whobilation” at the original movie sets where the classic “Dr. Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas” was filmed. Nightly tree-lighting ceremonies, celebrity readings of “Dr. Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas” and encounters with a “Who’s Who” of Whoville characters will be part of the celebration, which expands this year to 18 days, beginning on December 11 and 12 and continuing daily…
Full presser after the break… Universal City CA, October 29, 2010 –Universal Studios Hollywood’s new restaurant, The International Café, has been honored with a prestigious Santé Restaurant Award for innovation and outstanding achievement in culinary service and hospitality. Now in its 13th year, the Santé Awards program is the only peer-judged national restaurant and hospitality competition in North America. Of the restaurants recognized with awards this year, The International Café is the only establishment located within a theme park. The International Café opened earlier this year to provide theme park guests with healthy food choices in a casual, unhurried European…
Get a glimpse into the terror and the fun in the video and come face to face with La Llorona herself at Halloween Horror Nights, going on now through Halloween, October 31, only at Universal Studios Hollywood!