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UNIVERSAL CITY, Calif., Oct. 26 /PRNewswire/ -- Universal CityWalk®, in
partnership with Madame Tussauds Hollywood, will roll out the red carpet for a
$350,000 Michael Jackson wax figure which will be exclusively on display for
one night only at the Universal CityWalk Cinemas to coincide with the
world-wide movie release of "This is It," on Tuesday, October 27.
Michael Jackson fans will be able to pose for photos with the lifelike Madame
Tussauds wax figure, which features an authentic costume from the planned
"This is It" concert tour.
"This is It" screenings will begin at 9:00 pm at the Universal CityWalk
Cinemas and the film will be exhibited on multiple screens. The film features
a compilation of rehearsal, behind-the-scenes and other footage of the pop
legend preparing for the "This is It" concert series, which had been scheduled
for a 100 performance run in London.
The Jackson likeness was created in Madame Tussauds' London Studios and
features creative input provided by the pop star himself. The figure recently
arrived in Hollywood and is displayed daily at Madame Tussauds located at 6933
Hollywood Blvd.
For information about CityWalk or to purchase movie tickets, please visit
www.CityWalkHollywood.com.
Universal Studios Hollywood, The Entertainment Capital of L.A.(SM), includes a
full-day, movie-based theme park and Studio Tour; the CityWalk entertainment,
shopping and dining complex; the Universal CityWalk Cinemas; and the Gibson
Amphitheatre concert and special event venue. The theme park features such
groundbreaking attractions as "Revenge of the Mummy(SM) - The Ride," "Shrek
4-D(TM)," "Jurassic Park® - The Ride," the world-renowned Studio Tour, which
takes guests behind-the-scenes of such landmark TV, movie locations and sets
such as Steven Spielberg's "War of the Worlds." Universal CityWalk features
over 60 entertainment-themed restaurants, nightclubs, shops and dynamic
entertainment options. Universal CityWalk Cinemas, offering the best
movie-going experience in Los Angeles, features 19 screens including one of
Southern California's largest IMAX® venues and newly renovated stadium-style
seating.
Universal Studios Hollywood is a unit of Universal Parks & Resorts, a division
of NBC Universal.
About Madame Tussauds
Madame Tussauds Hollywood, opened earlier this year, is the 9th museum in the
Madame Tussauds world-wide portfolio, joining other locations in London,
Amsterdam, Las Vegas, New York, Hong Kong, Shanghai, Washington, DC, and
Berlin. 2009 also marks the 200th anniversary of Madame Tussauds which has
played host to over one half Billion guests. www.madametussauds.com
SOURCE Universal Studios Hollywood
http://www.reuters.com/article/pressRelease/idUS147037+26-Oct-2009+PRN20091026
partnership with Madame Tussauds Hollywood, will roll out the red carpet for a
$350,000 Michael Jackson wax figure which will be exclusively on display for
one night only at the Universal CityWalk Cinemas to coincide with the
world-wide movie release of "This is It," on Tuesday, October 27.
Michael Jackson fans will be able to pose for photos with the lifelike Madame
Tussauds wax figure, which features an authentic costume from the planned
"This is It" concert tour.
"This is It" screenings will begin at 9:00 pm at the Universal CityWalk
Cinemas and the film will be exhibited on multiple screens. The film features
a compilation of rehearsal, behind-the-scenes and other footage of the pop
legend preparing for the "This is It" concert series, which had been scheduled
for a 100 performance run in London.
The Jackson likeness was created in Madame Tussauds' London Studios and
features creative input provided by the pop star himself. The figure recently
arrived in Hollywood and is displayed daily at Madame Tussauds located at 6933
Hollywood Blvd.
For information about CityWalk or to purchase movie tickets, please visit
www.CityWalkHollywood.com.
Universal Studios Hollywood, The Entertainment Capital of L.A.(SM), includes a
full-day, movie-based theme park and Studio Tour; the CityWalk entertainment,
shopping and dining complex; the Universal CityWalk Cinemas; and the Gibson
Amphitheatre concert and special event venue. The theme park features such
groundbreaking attractions as "Revenge of the Mummy(SM) - The Ride," "Shrek
4-D(TM)," "Jurassic Park® - The Ride," the world-renowned Studio Tour, which
takes guests behind-the-scenes of such landmark TV, movie locations and sets
such as Steven Spielberg's "War of the Worlds." Universal CityWalk features
over 60 entertainment-themed restaurants, nightclubs, shops and dynamic
entertainment options. Universal CityWalk Cinemas, offering the best
movie-going experience in Los Angeles, features 19 screens including one of
Southern California's largest IMAX® venues and newly renovated stadium-style
seating.
Universal Studios Hollywood is a unit of Universal Parks & Resorts, a division
of NBC Universal.
About Madame Tussauds
Madame Tussauds Hollywood, opened earlier this year, is the 9th museum in the
Madame Tussauds world-wide portfolio, joining other locations in London,
Amsterdam, Las Vegas, New York, Hong Kong, Shanghai, Washington, DC, and
Berlin. 2009 also marks the 200th anniversary of Madame Tussauds which has
played host to over one half Billion guests. www.madametussauds.com
SOURCE Universal Studios Hollywood
http://www.reuters.com/article/pressRelease/idUS147037+26-Oct-2009+PRN20091026