P3D Universal Hollywood

[Lawrence W Kaufman <kaufman3d@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

It was mentioned that Universal Studios,
Hollywood was finally going to add T2-3D
in 1999. The folks at Landmark Entertainment
Group, who are involved in this and other
special venue projects,  are at it
again. “Aliens 3D”, a new
state-of-the-art themed attraction,
is being produced for 20th Century
Fox and the Samsung Electronics
Company, and will be constructed
at a site near Seoul, Korea.

Last week, I checked out
Universal Studios, Hollywood.
The walls are up on the west side
of the 'streets of the world' deck
with 2 billboards touting T2-3D in
'99! The old Beetlejuice outdoor theater
is torn down, but nothing has really gone
up yet. Looks like they have a long way to go.
Beetlejuice has been moved to the old
Conan theater. I found some other 3D items
at Universal...the kids meal at the restaurant
by Jurassic Park, the ride had an pair of
anaglyph glasses built into the side of the
box to view the dinosaur anaglyph located
inside on the other side of the box.

On the way out of the park, I stopped at the
Upstart Crow book store in the Universal
City Walk. I found several 3Discover viewers
and cassettes marked down 50%. I bought one
of each...but, when I got home I found the 3Discover
didn't work with the included batteries or a new set I had,
GRRRRR. Oh well, you get what you pay for. I
will now have to drive back to LA or call 3Discover
and see about a replacement.

Last week Disneyland previewed the new
Tomorrowland. It is scheduled to open on
May 22nd with Honey We Shrunk the Audience!

3D is alive and....well coming soon,
Lawrenc


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