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Universal Studios fined for trimming trees that were shading striking actors and writers from extreme heat

Officials said the Hollywood giant had not obtained a permit for the pruning - but could only impose a fine of $250 due to ‘outdated laws’

The Independent UK

Yes, tourism has slowed in Orlando, but don’t blame Disney vs. DeSantis

This hasn’t been the most sizzling of summers for Central Florida’s theme parks. Rising costs, searing heat and the shifting of post-pandemic travel to international locations and cruise ships are putting a damper on attendance, experts say.

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Universal Studios denies trimming trees to expose strikers to heatwave

NBC Universal claims it is not trying to make conditions uncomfortable for writers and actors who will be picketing with no shade as temperatures soar

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SAG strike news: Universal Studios accused of pruning trees to remove shade for picketing actors and writers

Los Angeles picketers are scattered between several studio lots

The Independent UK

Universal Studios gets heat for allegedly trimming trees that gave SAG strikers shade in 90-degree weather

Los Angeles picketers are scattered between several studio lots

The Independent UK

New 'Fast & Furious' coaster coming to Universal Studios Hollywood

LOS ANGELES — A new "Fast & Furious" roller coaster is coming to Universal Studios Hollywood, and you can bet that it'll feature the billion-dollar movie franchise's favorite pastimes — street racing and hurtling through the air.

Los Angeles Times

Hollywood actors strike: hundreds of Australian film and TV workers to be stood down

At least two feature films being shot on the Gold Coast expected to halt production for the duration of the SAG-AFTRA strike

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New Stranger Things-themed haunted house revealed for this year's Halloween Horror Nights

Go face to face with Stranger Things season 4's big bad IRL

Total Film

The 12 best things to do in Los Angeles

Where to go and what to see on your trip to the City of Angels

The Independent UK

A Secret Menu Item At Universal Orlando? Sign Me Up!

Universal Orlando has added some secret menu items, and they're going to be a lot of fun to track down through all three parks.

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First look at new Chessington World of Adventures water park plans to rival Disneyland

Plans show the new water park will include wave, spa and infinity pools and water slides

Evening Standard

The Last of Us is getting a Universal Studios haunted house with "Joel and Ellie, Clickers, and more"

Here's your chance to face off against the horrors from The Last of Us IRL

GamesRadar

The Last Of Us Is Coming To Universal Orlando And Universal Studios Hollywood In The Perfect Way

After conquering video games and TV The Last of Us is now getting ready to take over theme parks.

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L.A.’s Summer of Solidarity

Reaching across diverse backgrounds and kinds of work, thousands of union members are sharing strategy and stories of the struggle to live and work in Los Angeles.

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Stassi Schroeder Got Mad After She Got Kicked Off A Universal Studios Hollywood Ride While Pregnant, And She Kind Of Has A Point

The former Vanderpump Rules star had to leave a surprising ride at Universal Studios Hollywood due to being pregnant.

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After Fast X, Universal Studios Hollywood's Rumored Fast And Furious Roller Coaster Appears To Be Taking Another Step Forward

Universal Studios Hollywood still hasn't confirmed a Fast & Furious roller coaster is coming, but it's coming.

Birmingham Post

North East creative agency Blue Kangaroo opens Bristol office, creating new jobs

Blue Kangaroo Design, which has its headquarters in Newcastle, has ambitious growth plans for the next three years

Daily Mirror

Universal Studios shares sneak peek at brand new Minions themed land opening this year

Universal Orlando Resort in Florida is poised to open Minions Land this summer, building on the Despicable Me Minion Mayhem attraction and bringing Gru, Margo, Edith and Agnes to the park

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Universal Studios Hollywood May Finally Be Getting Something It Desperately Needs

Universal Studios Hollywood appears to be planning for some significant expansion.

Daily Mirror

American Pie branded 'deeply problematic' as teens watch films for first time

Gen-Z teens have slammed the American Pie films for being "deeply problematic" and call out the "incel attitudes" from the movie after watching it for the first time

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‘Mario’ Tops Charts Again; ‘Beau Is Afraid’ Wins in Limited

“The Super Mario Bros. Movie" scored the best second weekend ever for an animated movie in North American theaters with $87 million in ticket sales, according to studio estimates Sunday. The family-friendly Universal release dropped a slim 41% from its record-making opening weekend. With $94 million from international showings, “Mario's”…

Chicago Tribune

Healing starts in the lobby at this hospital, where volunteer musicians play their passion

If you happen to walk through the front doors of Advocate Good Shepherd Hospital in Barrington, near Chicago, and think you hear the Windows startup music, or the themes for Universal Studios or Warner Bros. being played on the piano, don’t second guess it. Odds are it is Guido Calcagno,…

The Conversation

The first Asian screenwriter in Hollywood's 1920s ‘dream factory,’ Winnifred Eaton, challenged its racism

A century before Michelle Yeoh became the first Asian woman to win an Oscar for Best Actress, the daughter of a Chinese mother and a white English father, Winnifred Eaton, was working behind the scenes in Hollywood.

The Independent UK

The Super Mario Bros Movie smashes box office records despite poor reviews

Film had the best opening weekend for an animated film of all time

Manchester Evening News

Ant and Dec say 'we've been stitched up' as they hit Universal ahead of special ITV Saturday Night Takeaway episode

The presenting pair have jetted to Orlando, Florida with a bunch of lucky viewers for a week-long stay at Universal

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