comingsoon.net - 9/16/2009
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Universal Orlando Resort has revealed details on the highly-anticipated "The Wizarding World of Harry Potter," opening in spring 2010. Below, you can read the full press release, followed by a promo image, an intro video featuring Daniel Radcliffe, Emma Watson and Rupert Grint, and a video that ...
weblogs.variety.com - 9/23/2009
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Universal Pictures has added Barbie to its star
stable. The studio has made a deal with Mattel...
to build a live action film around its signature toy line. Studios are placing a premium on building films around well-known concepts. Universal brass feels ...
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U Turns Barbie into Movie Star
variety.com - 9/23/2009
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He-Man heads to Sony in new Mattel pic
deal Mattel is setting up more playdates for its...
toy properties. Universal Pictures has added Barbie to its star stable, while He-Man and the Masters of the Universe has found a new home at Sony. U has made a ...
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Barbie's a living doll at Universal - Entertainment ...
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Secrets of ‘Harry Potter’ Theme Park Unveiled
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Universal Orlando Resort (the folks who beckoned us with “Ride The Movies” and delivered with the Jaws, King-Kong and Back To The Future rides) will soon be expanding their Islands of Adventure park with The Wizarding World of Harry Potter, set to open in the spring of 2010.
Polish your hand-widdled wands while reading the following press release, or feel free to skip to the videos in which the young stars of the Harry Potter movies chat about the park and a map (they missed the boat on little footsteps that say ...
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