Universal Studios Hollywood Lifts Covid-19 Curbs; Masks, Test Reports Not Needed
Universal Studios Hollywood has relaxed all the mandatory COVID-19 norms for its visitors. The visitors can now visit the theme park without having to wear masks and carry a COVID-19 vaccination or test report, as per an announcement. "Facial coverings continue to be strongly recommended while indoors," said a Universal Studios Hollywood spokesperson. Earlier, Disneyland lifted the mask requirement for vaccinated visitors, but made it… read-more
Tags: Universal Studios, Hollywood, Covid-19, Los Angeles, Vaccination
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Close Contacts of COVID Patients Visit Universal Studios: China
Universal studios theme park in Beijing on October 30 said it ramped up testing of its staff after the health authorities informed that close contacts of the COVID-19 patients visited here on October 24. Reportedly, the resort tested all of its staff and found no traces of the virus. Screening and monitoring took place and… read-more
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Vin Diesel-Starrer 'F9' Postponed Again, Now To Be Released In June
The Universal Studios on March 5 announced that the release of 'Fast and Furious' franchise's latest installment 'F9' has been postponed to June 25. As per Universal, it is eyeing on a summer rebound when coronavirus vaccine will be extensively available and more people will be willing to visit the theatres. The Vin Diesel and Michelle Rodriguez-starrer movie, originally scheduled for worldwide release in April 2019, has already been… read-more
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Universal Studios Delays Jennifer Lopez, Owen Wilson's Film 'Marry Me'
Universal Studio has postponed the release of Jennifer Lopez and Owen Wilson starrer 'Marry Me' to May 14, 2021. Earlier scheduled to release on February 21, 2021, the Kat Coiro directorial is an adaptation of Bobby Crosby's novel and narrates the story of a heartbroken pop star (Lopez). Written by John Rogers, Tami Sagher and Harper Dill, the film also features Jimmy Fallon.
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Dwayne Johnson Plans To Remake His Debut Movie ‘The Scorpion King’
Dwayne Johnson and Universal Studios are planning to reboot 2002 film 'The Scorpion King'. The film which marked Johnson's Hollywood debut as an actor was a spin-off to 'The Mummy' series. Reportedly, the makers have already got screenwriter Jonathan Herman on board. The remake will be co-produced by Johnson and Dany Garcia's Seven Bucks Production. In the original film, Dwayne played the role of a desert warrior Mathayus.
Tags: Dwayne Johnson, The Scorpion King, Mummy, Universal Studios
Courtesy: The Indian Express
Japan To Open Super Mario Theme Park Ahead Of Olympics 2021
The gaming company Nintendo has announced the opening of a theme park, based on 'Super Mario' game, in spring 2021 at Universal Studios Japan. The park was earlier scheduled to be opened ahead of the Tokyo Olympics 2020 as a huge number of tourists were expected. However, the park will now be opened for the public next year ahead of the postponed Olympics schedule.
Tags: Super Mario, Tokyo Olympics, Nintendo, Universal Studios
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