Universal's New Park/Site B Blue Sky Thread

[deathcab4cutie]

im still waiting to see if wb gets the lord of the rings rights so universal can build the land.

 

[Viator]

im still waiting to see if wb gets the lord of the rings rights so universal can build the land.

As I said in a previous thread, and I will say this again;

Lord of The Rings, and any J.R.R Tolkien IP; is essentially Pandora's Box for the theme parks. You will deal with a world of pain, for whichever path they may take in how they adapt the works of J.R.R Tolkien's fantastical world. And yes, the films will be used; if they go in that path, but how they implement the films to a theme park setting will be the ultimate challenge.

 

[LieutLaww]

I would like to be a fly on the wall if Universal got LOTR and be in the meeting with creative when they tell them lol

 

[fryoj]

I would like to be a fly on the wall if Universal got LOTR and be in the meeting with creative when they tell them lol

Creative probably already has everything drawn up.

 

[quinnmac000]

https://www.nytimes.com/2017/04/30/business/media/nbcuniversal-childrens-channel.html
Sprout Rebranding To Universal Kids Network With ‘Top Chef Junior’, DreamWorks Animation Series | Deadline

With Universal all about synergy this may highlight kids area of the future parks.

Interesting development

 

[Scott W.]

As I said in a previous thread, and I will say this again;

Lord of The Rings, and any J.R.R Tolkien IP; is essentially Pandora's Box for the theme parks. You will deal with a world of pain, for whichever path they may take in how they adapt the works of J.R.R Tolkien's fantastical world. And yes, the films will be used; if they go in that path, but how they implement the films to a theme park setting will be the ultimate challenge.

I think Universal and Disney are the only people suited to develop it and I see LOTR as being more fitted to Universal.

 

[amityboattours]

I think Universal and Disney are the only people suited to develop it and I see LOTR as being more fitted to Universal.

No Mickey Hobbit, throwing the One Magic Band into Mount Doom-n-gloom?

"One band to buy them, one band to ride them..."

 

[DragonSlayer]

No Mickey Hobbit, throwing the One Magic Band into Mount Doom-n-gloom?

"One band to buy them, one band to ride them..."

One band to fp+, and on the property bind them!

 

[Donald Razorduck]

Didn't NBC/Comcast buy Dreamworks? This is based on that new Mack inverted powered and programmable coaster I mentioned in the Pandora thread

 

[Viator]

Didn't NBC/Comcast buy Dreamworks? This is based on that new Mack inverted powered and programmable coaster I mentioned in the Pandora thread

For the longest time, I have vouched that it would be ideal that Universal should use the inverted power coaster system that was done with Arthur.

Now? I have my fearful doubts that they won't do anything with HTTYD and that system.

But, shouldn't this be on the fourth gate thread?

 

[quinnmac000]

Some reporting that Universal may try again to buy Funimation (they almost did about 3 years ago but changed their mind but it looks like they are going to try again). Funimation buy out would give them a bucket load of IPs to use despite being niche.
Universal and Sony Are Eyeing ‘Dragon Ball' Importer Funimation - Bloomberg

 

[Viator]

Some reporting that Universal may try again to buy Funimation (they almost did about 3 years ago but changed their mind but it looks like they are going to try again). Funimation buy out would give them a bucket load of IPs to use despite being niche.
Universal and Sony Are Eyeing ‘Dragon Ball' Importer Funimation - Bloomberg

This could be a full gold-mine for Japan, if they play their cards right if they do purchase Funimation.

 

[Donald Razorduck]

I didn't know where to put it. It could be used on many different IP quite effectively.

 

[quinnmac000]

This could be a full gold-mine for Japan, if they play their cards right if they do purchase Funimation.

Funimation is strictly for licensing outside of Japan. But they have rights to practically everything.

 

[Scott W.]

After watching Split this weekend and knowing the sequel is coming in 2019, I think there is huge potential for a ride.

Spoiler: Split spoilers

I thought the film was fantastic and the last 2 mins has left a massive smile on my face knowing that it's a sequel to Unbreakable, which everybody has been asking for since it's release.

Given that the sequel will be for both Unbreakable and Split and Touchstone (Disney) and Universal are expected to partner up, I think this could be a tricky one to make happen for Universal but this seems more like a Universal attraction than Disney. I also don't know where Disney would fit it into their upcoming busy schedule or where it fit in the parks. I also

 

[amityboattours]

After watching Split this weekend and knowing the sequel is coming in 2019, I think there is huge potential for a ride.

Spoiler: Split spoilers

I thought the film was fantastic and the last 2 mins has left a massive smile on my face knowing that it's a sequel to Unbreakable, which everybody has been asking for since it's release.

Given that the sequel will be for both Unbreakable and Split and Touchstone (Disney) and Universal are expected to partner up, I think this could be a tricky one to make happen for Universal but this seems more like a Universal attraction than Disney. I also don't know where Disney would fit it into their upcoming busy schedule or where it fit in the parks. I also

I genuinely can't think how a ride could work for Split at all, but it would make for a fantastic HHN house.
What kind of ride system/story do you have in mind?

 

[Scott W.]

I genuinely can't think how a ride could work for Split at all, but it would make for a fantastic HHN house.

I think it all comes down to how the sequel goes as I don't think you could base an attraction on either of the films so far.

 

[ThemeParks4Life]

After watching Split this weekend and knowing the sequel is coming in 2019, I think there is huge potential for a ride.

Spoiler: Split spoilers

I thought the film was fantastic and the last 2 mins has left a massive smile on my face knowing that it's a sequel to Unbreakable, which everybody has been asking for since it's release.

Given that the sequel will be for both Unbreakable and Split and Touchstone (Disney) and Universal are expected to partner up, I think this could be a tricky one to make happen for Universal but this seems more like a Universal attraction than Disney. I also don't know where Disney would fit it into their upcoming busy schedule or where it fit in the parks. I also

Spoiler

Universal is the full distributor for Glass, so chances are they could theoretically do something.

 

[Mr. EPCOT]

I would like to be the first one to start the Unbreakable replacing Marvel at Islands of Adventure rumor! :tongue:

 

[quinnmac000]

Question for all those out there: Would you rather an extremely well themed attraction that is so realistic its can be absolutely terrifying due to the IP (Jurassic World and IPs of that sort) or toned down family friendly rides that are decently themed but not as intense/realistic as they could be?