December 18, 2013 Photo Update – Wizarding World of Harry Potter, Despicable Me

December 18, 2013 - We're back with a quick photo update from Universal Studios Hollywood - this time, detailing the continuing work on the Wizarding World of Harry Potter and Despicable Me: Minion Mayhem. Park...

(002) Inside Universal Podcast – December 15, 2013

December 16, 2013 - In this special mid-month episode, Jon, Jonathan, and Adriana discuss the proposed closure of Doc Brown's Chicken. Audio Direct download: December 15, 2013 PodcastiTunes link: (002) December 15, 2013 Podcast Jon Fu Jon Fu...

Doc Brown’s Chicken & Cantina Set to Close January 2014

December 12, 2013 - Doc Brown’s Chicken and the Cantina restaurant will likely be closing in January 2014, Inside Universal has learned. Named after Dr. Emmett Brown from the Back to the Future franchise,...

The Hollywood Minute – December 2013 – Minions, Finlays, Streetmosphere & More

December 9, 2013 - The Hollywood Minute is back with yet another update. As we all know, Universal is currently undergoing some major changes in preparation for the Wizarding World of Harry Potter -...

(001) Inside Universal Podcast – December 7, 2013

December 7, 2013 - In this month's episode, Jonathan, Bruce, Chris, Adriana and Jon discuss Grinchmas 2013, the current progress on The Wizarding World of Harry Potter, Despicable Me: Minion Mayhem, Springfield and the...

November 27, 2013 Photo Update – Grinchmas, Studio Tour, and Restrooms

November 27, 2013 - Despite the fact that it's still late November, Universal Studios Hollywood has already begun its yearly tradition of hosting Grinchmas - the park's winter seasonal event. Having covered the bulk of...

Grinchmas 2013 – Florence Henderson Awarded Who-Manitarian of the Year

November 27, 2013 - Universal Studios Hollywood on Wednesday awarded actor Florence Henderson (best known for playing television's Carol Brady on The Brady Bunch) with its annual Who-Manitarian of the Year Award for her...

Interview: Gary Goddard (Part 1)

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Interview: Gary Goddard (Part 2)

body.custom-background { background-color: #E6E6DC; background-attachment:fluid; background-repeat:repeat; background-position:center; height:100%;} A titan within the industry, Gary Goddard and his design firms have been responsible for some of Universal's most memorable attractions. His innovative work at The Goddard Group and Landmark Entertainment...

What’s Hot In Hollywood? – The Who-liday Happenings

November 15, 2013 – Halloween has come and gone, leaving the holiday rush around the corner. The park remains in a state of half-completion as the season changes around it, and the festivities are...well,...