Universal CityWalk

[William]

Well, I'm kinda surprised we didn't have a topic for this one yet.

Not to begin with a morbid topic, as I was going to just post on a topic I thought already existed, but there was a shooting this morning in Universal CityWalk at 1:15 AM. Here's a news report:

http://youtu.be/HdZZYikMH40

 

[Jon Fu]

More information: http://insideuniversal.net/2014/05/citywalk-incident-prompts-temporary-guest-diversion/

 

[Jon Fu]

CityWalk is hosting a special concert series this summer at Five Towers:

SCHEDULE OF SUMMER ENTERTAINMENT:


All events will take place from 6-9pm (note: subject to change)


Thursday, July 10 – Danity Kane – multi-platinum, all-girl pop group


Saturday, July 12 – Local radio station Power 106 – hosts live remote and station giveaway


Sunday, July 13 – West Los Angeles Children’s Choir


Thursday, July 17 – Megan Nicole – YouTube pop sensation


Saturday, July 19 – Local radio station 102.7 KIIS-FM – hosts live remote and station giveaway


Sunday, July 20 – The Mariachi Divas – multi-award winner, including Latin Grammys


Thursday, July 24 – Jana Kramer – country singer and actress known for “One Tree Hill”


Saturday, July 26 – National Dance Day – Flash Mob America will teach choreography to guests and capture video to celebrate National Dance Day at CityWalk


Sunday, July 27 – Gospel Night – local gospel choirs


Thursday, July 31 – Project 46 – electronic dance music DJ act


Saturday, August 2 – Local radio station 97.1 AMP Radio– hosts live remote and station giveaway


Sunday, August 3 – School of Rock – the Burbank chapter


Thursday, August 7 – Heffron Drive – pop/rock group with lead singer Kendall Schmidt of “Big Time Rush”


Saturday, August 9 – J & J Soulful Steps – 90-minute line-dancing lesson


Sunday, August 10 – Descarga – annual series from Telemundo and Mun2 featuring today’s top Latin acts


Thursday, August 14 – EC Twins – electronic dance music duo


Saturday, August 16 – J & J Soulful Steps – 90-minute line-dancing lesson


Sunday, August 17 – USC Thornton School of Music


Thursday, August 21 – Nadia Ali – trance/electronic dance music artist


Saturday, August 23 – J & J Soulful Steps – 90-minute line-dancing lesson


Sunday, August 24 – Descarga – annual series from Telemundo and Mun2 featuring today’s top Latin acts


Thursday, August 28 – Far East Movement – hip-hop group


Saturday, August 30 – World of Dance featuring JabbaWockeeZ – season one winner of “America’s Best Dance Crew”


Sunday, August 31 – Descarga – annual series from Telemundo and Mun2 featuring today’s top Latin acts


Universal CityWalk Sizzles with Free Summertime Entertainment,


Bringing Energetic Performances to the Popular “5 Towers” Outdoor Concert Venue, Weekends From Thursday, July 10 through Sunday, August 31


“Music Spotlight Series” Headlines CityWalk Weekends, Along with Dance Parties,


Eclectic Community Performances, Gospel Singers and “Descarga en CityWalk”


Universal City, CA (June 27, 2014) – Universal CityWalk is Southern California’s ultimate summer destination for free, live entertainment as the “5 Towers” stage heats up with an array of musical performances and dance nights every Thursday, Saturday and Sunday, beginning Thursday, July 10 and continuing through Sunday, August 31, 2014.


The popular “Music Spotlight Series” returns to center stage, showcasing an eclectic mix of talented artists from industry favorites to emerging stars on Thursday nights. Saturday night dance fever gives guests a chance to show-off their moves and learn new steps with choreographed lessons, while community acts and Latin flavor, including the annual “Descarga en CityWalk con Telemundo y mun2,” round out weekend fun on Sundays.


Non-stop summer entertainment continues at the CityWalk Cinemas where guests can catch the latest blockbuster movie and enjoy one of L.A.’s best movie-going experiences. Parking is only $2 with the purchase of a movie ticket; rebates are provided at the box office.


The “5 Towers” stage at Universal CityWalk is Los Angeles’ free premier open-air concert venue which is host to a multitude of performances by some of today’s most influential artists, including Jason DeRulo, CeeLo Green, John Legend, Justin Bieber, Carly Rae Jepson, Ludacris, Tyrese Gibson, Wiz Khalifa, 2 Chainz and Good Charlotte.


More information on Universal CityWalk’s $2 Movie Parking and the summer “Music Spotlight Series,” including a full performance schedule, are available at www.CityWalkHollywood.com. Regular updates also can be found on CityWalk’s Twitter @CityWalkLA, Facebook page Universal CityWalk Hollywood and Instagram @CityWalkLA.


Universal CityWalk is Southern California's dynamic entertainment, dining and shopping destination that reflects the area’s rich cultural diversity. The iconic open-air leisure and nightlife complex provides “Always Unexpected” entertainment options and has served as a prototype for similar destinations. Universal CityWalk includes the high-tech concert venue, “5 Towers,” L.A.’s best movie-going experience at the Universal Cinemas and unique venues such as the Jon Lovitz Comedy Club, Infusion Lounge, iFly indoor skydiving and mechanical bull-riding at Saddle Ranch Chop House.

 

[William]

Not really interested in any of these performances, to be quite honest, but it's cool to see they've got a full line-up for the summer.

 

[Jonathan]

Citywalk is hosting two concerts tomorrow night. If you're interested here's the information.

[SIZE=11pt]WHAT:                [/SIZE][SIZE=11pt]Pop group Danity Kane and emerging pop singer Moxie Raia fire up the “5 Towers” stage for the launch of Universal CityWalk’s free summer “Music Spotlight Series.”[/SIZE]

[SIZE=11pt]                                [/SIZE]

[SIZE=11pt]“5 Towers” stage at Universal CityWalk is Los Angeles’ free premier open-air concert venue which is host to a multitude of performances by some of today’s most influential artists, including Jason DeRulo, CeeLo Green, John Legend, Justin Bieber, Carly Rae Jepson, Ludacris, Tyrese Gibson, Wiz Khalifa, 2 Chainz and Good Charlotte.[/SIZE]

[SIZE=11pt]WHO:                  [/SIZE][SIZE=11pt]A multi-platinum, chart-topping girl group, Danity Kane was formed on MTV’s “Making the Band” in 2005, under the direction of P. Diddy. Their first two albums debuted at #1 on the Billboard Top 200, earning them the Guinness World Record for the first female group in Billboard history to accomplish this feat. After breaking up in 2009, they announced their reunion at the 2013 MTV Video Music Awards and recently released their new song “Lemonade,” featuring Tyga. [/SIZE]

[SIZE=11pt]Moxie Raia[/SIZE][SIZE=11pt] is generating big buzz with her new single “Buffalo Bill” which has even been remixed by EDM master DJ, Tiësto. A songwriter who has written for Lil Wayne and Shakira, she opened for The Roots prior to attending Columbia University. Her first album debuts later this year. [/SIZE]

 
[SIZE=11pt]WHEN:             [/SIZE][SIZE=11pt]7:00 – 7:30pm[/SIZE]          Moxie Raia performs

[SIZE=11pt]                                                                                             8:00 – 8:30pm[/SIZE]          Danity Kane performs

 

[Freak]

I just saw photos on Theme Park Review come up for Cowfish in Orlando and OOOOHHH MAN IT LOOKS AMAZING! It's too bad that it's just an East Coast restaurant because I would KILL for food like that. They served sushi with slices of filet mignon on it. Please USH, bring this to our CityWalk!

 

[Jon Fu]

Breaking: The Jon Lovitz Comedy Club has closed - http://insideuniversal.net/2014/11/the-jon-lovitz-comedy-club-has-closed/

 

[Allen The Actor]

Probably for Diagon Alley....

 

[sickle_claw]

Breaking: The Jon Lovitz Comedy Club has closed - http://insideuniversal.net/2014/11/the-jon-lovitz-comedy-club-has-closed/

So it seems Diagon Alley is going to take some of City Walk's space....so we are getting not only new attraction but expanded park space!

 

[Allen The Actor]

So it seems Diagon Alley is going to take some of City Walk's space....so we are getting not only new attraction but expanded park space!

I was being sarcastic/humorous...lol

 

[Alexshow.]

I think that Universal Hollywood has been watching Orlando do they're new Citywalk and if its a success (which it is..)

 

[William]

Glad to see that CityWalk is getting some attention. I feel like the district as a whole kind of needs a facelift.

 

[William]

I was looking at the latest CityWalk map on the website, and noticed something interesting. It was last updated on 1/22/15, with Things from Another World properly relocated. For reference, #16 is the Universal Studios Store and #17 is Jody Maroni's (TFAW used to be wedged in between). If you look closely, the previous space on the map that showed TFAW has been bunched together with the Universal Studios Store. Could this be an early map update that suggests an eventual store expansion, or is this just overthinking...?

 

[Jon Fu]

I was looking at the latest CityWalk map on the website, and noticed something interesting. It was last updated on 1/22/15, with Things from Another World properly relocated. For reference, #16 is the Universal Studios Store and #17 is Jody Maroni's (TFAW used to be wedged in between). If you look closely, the previous space on the map that showed TFAW has been bunched together with the Universal Studios Store. Could this be an early map update that suggests an eventual store expansion, or is this just overthinking...?

That looks like a confirmation of what we reported last September: http://insideuniversal.net/2014/09/things-from-another-world-relocating-to-former-game-stop-location/

 

[William]

Exactly. I think it's only a matter of time before we see walls go up around the right side of the store.

 

[sickle_claw]

Hmmm an expansion? Seems about right. Two major franchises with tons of merch opportunity, (Minions and jurassic world) are releasing this summer and I would be heavily surprised to see a merch blitz bypass USH completely.

 

[Allen The Actor]

^And not just that! They'd need a pretty nice big section for Harry Potter merchandise.

 

[William]

^And not just that! They'd need a pretty nice big section for Harry Potter merchandise.

Exactly what I was going to say. The amount of Potter merchandise that will be coming to the park is unreal.

 

[Mikhail]

Exactly what I was going to say. The amount of Potter merchandise that will be coming to the park is unreal.

I hope they are going to have Jurassic World merchandise. I would want that.

 

[Allen The Actor]

Of course they will, the park (and CityWalk) is going to be chock-full of it.