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Despicable Me Minions Coming To Universal Studios Hollywood
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- Published: Thursday, 14 March 2013 17:06
The Despicable Me minions are taking over Universal Studios HollywoodSM in 2014. The theme park announced a new attraction themed to those lovable creatures in the animated comedy Despicable Me and the upcoming Despicable Me 2. While the ride already exists in Universal's Orlando Resort®, the new Southland attraction promises a few additional surprises.
Called the "Despicable Me Minion Mayhem," the little show stealing critters will take you for a ride in their master Gru's world. Gru, the sinister leader of the minions, schemes to create more mischievous Minions from human recruits. The new attraction will use "all-new 3D Ultra-HD animation, together with an interactive ride vehicle system," according to the Universal Studios Hollywood press release. Take a look at the press release's description of the “Despicable Me Minion Mayhem” the ride in more detail. A sequel to Despicable Me is due out in July 3, 2013. Watch trailer.
Press Release Excerpt
The fully immersive experience will debut in 2014 with the loveable cast of leading characters that have captured the laughter of audiences worldwide: super-villain Gru, his adorable girls (Margo, Edith and Agnes) and the unpredictably hilarious Minions.
“The ‘Despicable Me Minion Mayhem’ attraction at Universal Studios Hollywood will continue to push the creative envelope with its exceptional show content, sight gags, special effects and 3D digital animation. The exterior treatment will feature even more thematic and colorful creative touches that will literally place park guests inside Gru’s world,” said Mark Woodbury, President, Universal Creative.
Guests will experience whimsically themed queues, preshow videos and comedic dialogue that set up the fundamental plot: Gru schemes to create more mischievous Minions from human recruits.
Guests will be transported into Gru’s house as they meander through his living room and encounter visual elements as seen in the film – including the moon-shrinking SR-6 shrink ray – while they zig zag through a zany adventure featuring Gru’s super-villain laboratory. The exciting journey continues as they swerve, bounce and plunge to get through the frantically humorous Minion training mission while donning specially designed 3D Minion goggles. Fun and frolic continue in a post-show dance party where Minion walkaround characters invite guests to strut their stuff in an impromptu Minion-inspired dance party.m
“Despicable Me Minion Mayhem” was produced in collaboration between Universal Creative and Illumination Entertainment, and was recently honored as Best Animated Special Production at the 2012 Annie Awards, which recognizes Outstanding Achievements in the field of Animation.
Universal Studios Hollywood SM, 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, the “5 Towers” state-of-the-art outdoor concert venue, and the Gibson Amphitheatre concert and special event arena. World-class rides and attractions include the intense, award-winning ride, “King Kong 360 3-D” on the famed behind-the-scenes Studio Tour, “The Simpsons RideTM,” “Revenge of the MummySM —The Ride” indoor roller coaster and “Jurassic Park® —The Ride,” as well as the award-winning, critically acclaimed mega-attraction, “Transformers™: The Ride—3D.”