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08-18-2003, 02:15 AM
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| | Harry Potter theme park...bigger ideas
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Thanks to the tlc
This much is clear: A few years back, Universal was positively desperate to acquire the theme park rights to the Harry Potter characters. So much so that Universal Creative (the folks who actually design all of the rides, shows and attractions for the Universal theme parks) put together a proposal for a Harry Potter-themed stunt show. Which they planned to present to Harry Potter author J.K. Rowling. With the hope that she might then be won over by their attraction idea, which would result in J.K. awarding Harry Potter's theme park rights to Universal |
Thanks to TLC for the tip...from Jim Hill Media:
This much is clear: A few years back, Universal was positively desperate to acquire the theme park rights to the Harry Potter characters. So much so that Universal Creative (the folks who actually design all of the rides, shows and attractions for the Universal theme parks) put together a proposal for a Harry Potter-themed stunt show. Which they planned to present to Harry Potter author J.K. Rowling. With the hope that she might then be won over by their attraction idea, which would result in J.K. awarding Harry Potter's theme park rights to Universal.
The show proposal that Universal Creative put together was reportedly a special effects filled extravaganza, loosely modeled after that theme park's "Wild Wild West" stunt show. This meant that the arena would have been loaded up with practical effects. Cauldrons that would suddenly bubble and smoke, brooms that could actually fly around, etc.
But the real highlight of this proposed "Harry Potter" themed show would have supposedly been the show's finale. Where Harry, Ron and Hermoine found themselves face to face with Lord Voldemort. (Just in case you're wondering: Universal's stunt spectacular wasn't actually supposed to have been based on any specific "Harry Potter" book or movie. But -- rather -- it was supposed to have been a stand-alone show. Something that would have caught the style and the flavor of Rowling's books and the films without actually duplicating any of them.)
Sometime during this magical duel, Potter was going to get the upper hand in this effects filled battle. And -- with a wave of Harry's wand -- Voldemort would burst into flames. Fully engulfed in fire, the dark wizard was to have writhed in agony and screamed curses as Potter and his pals as Voldemort slowly sank from sight.
Note that "sinking slowly from sight" while "fully engulfed in flames" part of the show. That sort of pyrotechnic stunt would be extremely difficult for a live human to pull off. Which is why Universal Creative was planning on using an animatronic figure to fill in for the live performer who would be portraying the dark wizard during this particular gag. A robotic Lord Voldemort whose robes would be stuffed with steel wool. Which (I'm told) burns in a truly spectacular fashion whenever it's lit on fire.
So that sounds like a pretty good new show for the Universal theme parks, doesn't it? Well, it's just too bad that Universal Creative never actually got the opportunity to present their proposal to J.K. Rowling. Why for? Because -- when they approached Rowling's reps to set up a meeting -- Universal was reportedly told "Thanks but no thanks. We've already awarded the theme park rights to someone else."
Now Universal executives -- Bob Gault included -- have always assumed that the "someone else" that J.K. Rowling's representatives were talking about must have been the Walt Disney Company. Which -- given that Universal and Disney are in almost constant competition these days for supremacy in the theme park arena -- that just makes sense.
But -- in all the conversations that I've had with WDI insiders over the past few weeks -- no one (And I mean "NO ONE") was willing to actually go on record and admit that the Walt Disney Company had indeed tied up all of the theme park rights to the Harry Potter characters. The closest I ever got to confirmation was a couple of knowing smiles from veteran Imagineers as well as a "Sorry, but that would be telling" from someone in the Studio's legal department.
Read more at the link above!
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08-18-2003, 01:17 PM
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| | Poltergeist
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Oh my god that is going to be so cool!
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08-19-2003, 03:13 PM
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| | Nogtail
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That's wonderful! I work for Disney myself, and they are REAL secret keepers! Trust me, they won't tell a soul until they are allowed to.
However, in a recent article, Disney has denied owning teh rights to a Harry Potter theme park attraction, although they've already bought the rights to air both episodes on ABC, onwed by Disney.
One thing is sure, Disney missed out on the Harry Potter franchise. I think, secretly, they're trying to get a piece on it before they miss their chance!
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04-16-2005, 08:41 AM
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Aw dats gud!!
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06-02-2005, 02:21 PM
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that what be so awsome!!!!!!!
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06-02-2005, 02:26 PM
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WOW! that is sooooooooooooooo cool!
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06-02-2005, 02:27 PM
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A Harry Potter theme park?
So what? Now we get Gringott's Bank rights?
I think it's a crazy idea, defiling. I don't mean to sound like a party pooper, but for Gods Sake, BUGS BUNNY and MICKEY MOUSE get theme parks, not supposedly intelligent fiction!
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12-03-2005, 02:01 AM
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| | Bundimun
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That seems like a REALLY cool idea, if only it could have happened. disney took it.  i wonder if they are going to have a cool show like that? hmm...  well, g2g! bye ppl!  | |
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12-03-2005, 02:16 AM
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WOW!!!! If Disney does have the rights to it then they need to hurry up and get the show rolling............There isn't a better place than Disney to have a Harry Potter stunt show....... | |
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12-11-2005, 01:15 AM
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A HP theme park would be the coolist thing ever!! I would go every single day!
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12-11-2005, 01:16 AM
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I hope someone actally makes one!!!!!!!!!!
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12-11-2005, 01:20 AM
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That Is So Cooooooooooooooolllll!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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12-16-2005, 09:51 PM
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OMG this is goin to be sooooooo ace!!!!!!!!!* thud *...WOOOOOO
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01-05-2006, 02:10 AM
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i think it would be a cool idea...alittle out there but still cool. (anything HP is cool then again)
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01-07-2006, 06:41 PM
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I can't wait
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03-24-2006, 05:21 PM
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wow! a harry potter theme park it would be so much fun im sure if they ever have one they will get the greatest number of visitors everyday. it would be a great place to go and it doesn't really matter who's got the right to do it , it's just a great idea to have a real life place dedicated to the fictional world of hp. i wish they make it soon and i hope i would be the first one to check it out!
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04-10-2006, 01:05 PM
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Wow! That's going to be fantastic!!!
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