Epic Universal with Eric Hersey Jim Hill Media Podcast Network

Eric Hersey & Jim Hill start off this week’s show by discussing the tram accident that happened this past weekend at Universal Studios Hollywood.
They then take a close look at the perks annual passholders will be able to enjoy at the Universal Orlando parks starting in May.
Over the course of this episode, listeners will learn about:

Which Universal horror classic got transformed from a silent film to a sound picture in 1929

Why did Universal Studios Florida push back the opening of “Twister … Ride It Out” from March of 1998 to early May of that same year

Which store used to occupy the space in Universal CityWalk that’s now being transformed into the Epic Universe preview center

Back in 1931, who did Universal Pictures originally announce was going to star in that Studio’s upcoming production of “Frankenstein”

Which cartoon character is at the wheel of that popcorn bucket that Universal Hollywood is now selling to commemorate the 60th anniversary of that theme park’s tram tour


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Eric Hersey & Jim Hill start off this week’s show by talking about how the M3gan horde became the break-out hit at last year’s Halloween Horror Nights. They also discuss Universal Orlando’s Stella Nova & Terra Luna resorts
Throughout this episode, listeners will learn about:

What role did Michael Eisner play in setting Paramount Pictures’ “King Kong” remake in motion back in the mid-1970s

Why did Universal Pictures insist that certain scenes in “M3gan” be reshot

Why did Universal Studios Hollywood temporarily shut down “Earthquake: The Big One” back in October of 1989

Which Universal Pictures release back in November of 1974 introduced the world to Sensurround

Which after-hours event at the Disney Parks inspired Universal’s Grad Bash


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 Eric Hersey & Jim Hill start this week’s episode by taking a look back at the “How to Train Your Dragon” film franchise.
They then pivot to discussing the latest land to be unveiled for Epic Universe
Over the course of this episode, listeners will learn about:

Which character did Wayne Brady almost get heat stroke playing at a Disney Park

How many different movie studios have released “How to Train Your Dragon” films over the past 14 years



What was especially cool about the “Casper the Friendly Ghost” ride that Universal Creative developed for that Company’s theme parks

Who was originally supposed to be the lead of the first “Ghostbusters” movie

Residents of which two states can take advantage of the latest Universal Orlando ticket offer


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Eric Hersey & Jim Hill start off this week’s episode by discussing the various ways to park-hop at the Universal Orlando Resort. They then talk about how Universal Studios Hollywood is celebrating its 60th anniversary
Over the course of this episode, listeners will learn about:
When did Hagrid’s Magical Creatures Motorbike Adventure first begin operates at IOA

How much did “Kung Fu Panda 4” earned over its opening weekend in North America

When did Hot Butterbeer go from being a seasonal thing at the Universal Parks to becoming a beverage you could get all year round

How much did NBCUniversal spend to acquire Dreamworks Animation back in 2016

Which Disney Imagineer designed the original Glamour Tram for Universal Studios Hollywood back in 1964

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Eric Hersey & Jim Hill start this week’s show by discussing the change that’s reportedly in the works for “Skull Island: Reign of Kong.”
They also talk about the Universal Monsters Tribute Store that just opened at CityWalk out in Hollywood
Over the course of this episode, listeners will learn about:

When – according to Vin Diesel – will the “grand finale” of the “Fast & Furious” film series finally arrive in theaters

Which Epic Universe attraction was being tested after dark late last week

How much longer is the Peter Jackson version of “King Kong” than the original (which was released to theaters back in 1933)

Which Disney Legend helped build the “King Kong Encounter” for the Universal Tram Tour back in the mid-1980s

What was the one thing that Thierry Coup said that he regretted about his career in themed entertainment


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Eric Hersey & Jim Hill start off this week’s show by discussing the Universal-related trailers that aired during Super Bowl LVIII. They then pivot to talking about that 7-minute-long Epic Universe video that debuted online last week
Over the course of this episode, listeners will learn about:
Which Universal theme park offered its Guests the opportunity to view a trimmed down version of the Broadway musical, “Wicked”

Why are fans of the Harry Potter films really going to want to check out the “House of Minalima” at Universal CityWalk

Where in the still-under-construction Dreamworks Land at Universal Studios Florida can you find an over-sized spider

Which two attractions were previously staged in the USF show building that currently houses “Race Through New York Starring Jimmy Fallon”

How could Disney’s $1.5 billion investment in Epic Games potentially impact the Universal theme parks

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