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Unmasking the Horror Tour – Insidious

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Moving on with our Unmasking the Horror Tour report – this time we enter “the further” as we take an inside look at Halloween Horror Nights 25 “Insidious” Maze.

“Insidious” took some of the most memorial scenes and visuals from the all three installments of the Insidious film franchise and brought them to live at Halloween Horror Nights 25, including multisensory experience of entering “The Further”. During our Unmasking the Horror Tour, we were able to take a closer look at the maze and taken in all the details that brought this experience to life.

As reported in our “Body Collectors: Recollections”, “Freddy vs Jason” “Jack Presents 25 Year of Monsters and Mayhem”, and “The Walking Dead: The Living and the Dead” articles, the Unmasking the Horror Tour is and up-close and personal, lights on tour of several of the mazes at Universal Resort Orlando’s Halloween Horror Nights 25.

With Halloween Horror Nights 25 now over, there’s not spoilers at this point as the maze is currently being dismantled. However, you don’t want to see how this attraction looked with the building lights turned on, then best to leave now as the rest of this article is a gallery of the lights on photos inside “Insidious”.


Unmasking the Horror Tour – Run: Blood, Sweat, and Fears

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Our final Unmasking the Horror Tour report features the 7th of our 6 house tour – in this case, we took the all tour tour twice and were lucky enough to have a tour of 7 total houses!

“Run” takes place in an alternate reality were John F Kennedy by passed the peacefully settlement of the Cuban arms crisis and just went ahead and nuked the Soviet Union. We lost the west coast in the process, but we gained the rest of the world as the U.S. governs the entire earth. “The Network” is form and sole provider of 1000’s of entertainment broadcast channels. Out of all the choices for your viewing pleasure, one single show rates highest among everything The Network has to offer – the game show “Run”. “Run” features “contestants” that enter a gauntlet of deadly gladiators from all over the world trying to flat out kill you. If you survive, your prize is your life.

Now, the year is 1987 and it’s Freedom Day, the global holiday of the planet and gladiators from all over the world have joined with edition of run at “Hellsgate Prison”. You, are one of the contestants. Good luck, and happy freedom day!

As reported in our “Body Collectors: Recollections”, “Freddy vs Jason” “Jack Presents 25 Year of Monsters and Mayhem”, and “The Walking Dead: The Living and the Dead” articles, the Unmasking the Horror Tour is and up-close and personal, lights on tour of several of the mazes at Universal Resort Orlando’s Halloween Horror Nights 25.

With Halloween Horror Nights 25 now over, there’s not spoilers at this point as the maze is currently being dismantled. However, you don’t want to see how this attraction looked with the building lights turned on, then best to leave now as the rest of this article is a gallery of the lights on photos inside “Run: Blood, Sweat, and Fears”.

Unmasking The Horror Tour – Asylum in Wonderland 3D

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Moving on with our Unmasking the Horror Tour report – this time we fall down the rabbit hole as we take an inside look at Halloween Horror Nights 25 “Asylum in Wonderland 3D” Maze.

“Asylum in Wonderland 3D” gave us a look at Wonderland through Alice’s mind – the twisted confusion and chaos spinning through her head and all shown through a chromadepth 3D palette.

As reported in our “Body Collectors: Recollections”, “Freddy vs Jason” “Jack Presents 25 Year of Monsters and Mayhem”, and “The Walking Dead: The Living and the Dead” articles, the Unmasking the Horror Tour is and up-close and personal, lights on tour of several of the mazes at Universal Resort Orlando’s Halloween Horror Nights 25.

With Halloween Horror Nights 25 now over, there’s not spoilers at this point as the maze is currently being dismantled. However, you don’t want to see how this attraction looked with the building lights turned on, then best to leave now as the rest of this article is a gallery of the lights on photos inside “Asylum in Wonderland 3D”.

10 Better than Good Reasons to Attend Universal Studios Mardi Gras 2016

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The party is underway at Universal Studios Orlando’s annual spring season event: Mardi Gras – Florida’s Biggest Party!

We made our first (of many more to come) visit the 2016 event this weekend and compiled a list of 10 better than good reasons you should attend Universal Studios Mardi Gras too!

In no particular order, here are those 10 reasons

10. The Food

Much like we talked many, many times before about the special event food at Halloween Horror Nights, Mardi Gras too offers specialty food that you’re not going to find during a regular visit at the part.

Great selections from “N’awlins” cuisine like Andouille Sausage, Jambalaya, Gumbo, Beignets and King cake, along with event favorites cheese steaks and loaded fries, and one NeoZAZ favorites we’ll get to in a minute because it deserves its own entry on this list.

9. Stilt Walker Photo Ops.

Stilt Walker photo ops are of course not limited to this event, Universal has many great stilt walker characters through the day at both parks. However, in the opening hours of the French Quarter Courtyard (4:00PM on Mardi Gras Event Nights) the parade stilt walkers gather in the streets during this limited event run for a unique photo op!

8. French Quarter Courtyard

We started off the list talked about the food, and here’s where you get it – the French Quarter Courtyard. But the Courtyard isn’t all about food, there’s bars featuring Louisiana brewery drafts, a Crepes and Coffee booth, and live Zydeco bands straight from New Orleans.

7. Blinky Cups

Help light up the party by grabbing your own blinky cup from almost any of the Mardi Gras bars. These cups don’t just add a bit of fun to the event but also offer discounted refills throughout the night – and the entire event when you come back!

6. Voodoo Juice

And if you’re going to get a blinky cup and you’re 21 or over and enjoy a enjoy an adult beverage, you might as well have them fill with an ice cold Voodoo Juice. Voodoo Juice is the signature drink of this year’s event and is a tasty mix of Full Throttle energy drink, Minute Maid orange, pineapple and cranberry juice, and rum.

5. Concerts

One huge reason to go to Mardi Gras and Universal Studios are the concerts. Included with the price of admission on Mardi Gras event nights is a full concert on the Music Plaza Stage. Acts appearing at this year’s event are:

February 6th (Sat.) Hunter Hayes
February 13th (Sat.) Diana Ross
February 14th (Sun.) Barenaked Ladies
February 20th (Sat.) Nate Ruess
February 27th (Sat.) Fall Out Boy
March 5th (Sat.) Kool & The Gang
March 12th (Sat.) The Gray
March 13th (Sun.) Adam Lambert
March 19th (Sat.) Shawn Mendes
March 20th (Sun.) 3 Door Down
March 26th (Sat.) Reo Speedwagon
April 2nd (Sat.) T-Pain
April 9th (Sat.) Jessie J
April 16th (Sat.) Yandel

4. Twisted Taters

This is the one food that will always get its own spot on any Universal event list we publish on NeoZAZ. The simplest idea that has given us so much joy over the years. A thinly spiral cut potato deep fried on a stick then coated with your choice of seasoning. It’s not limited to Universal Mardi Gras, we enjoy them at Halloween Horror Nights each year, but it’s not found in the park every day. If you miss tasting a twisted tater at Mardi Gras, you’re doing your taste buds a disservice.

3. Beads. Millions of Free Beads

Let’s face it, it’s not often you walk out of any them park with a free souvenir other than a park guide, Mardi Gras gives you that chance. Flying through the air from the parade floats, over 1.7 million strings of beads will make their way into park visitor hands this year, more than enough to go around so go out there and get yours!

2. The Parade

And how do you get those beads? Watch the fantastic Mardi Gras Parade make its way through the streets of Universal Studios! 10 original individually themed party floats lead by a crew of costumed character and stilt walkers light up the streets and the get the party going with lights, confetti, music, and as mentioned just moments ago – beads! Roughly a dozen costumed attendees on each side of each float throw colored strings of beads to the parade watchers from start to finish. And to give the kids their fair chance and a near guarantee of walking away from the parade with plenty beads, head over to the “Little Jester’s Parade view area” in front of the Brown Derby hat Shop – an area just for kids their own parade experience.

1. Mardi Gras is included with Park admission

We went through a lot of reasons to attend Mardi Gras at Universal Studios this year but possibly the best reason to go is Mardi Gras is included in price of the day admission to the park. The Concert, the Parade, entry into the French Quarter Courtyard is all part of a day’s visit to Universal Studios. So enjoy a day at central Florida’s best theme park and then stay for Florida’s biggest party!

Mardi Gras takes place on select nights February 6 – to April 16, 2016.

For dates and concert information visit the Universal Studios Mardi Gras website at: https://www.universalorlando.com/Events/Mardi-Gras/Overview.aspx

Stay tuned for our Mardi Gras coverage podcast special coming soon to NeoZAZ.com.

Universal Studios Mardi Gras 2016 Gallery

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This past weekend we had the pleasure of attending and covering another fantastic seasonal event for Universal Studios Orlando – Mardi Gras!

Universal Studios Mardi Gras is billed as Florida’s biggest party, and this year’s event has the fun, the food, the music, and the most exciting parade in any theme park to deliver.

As part of our coverage of this year’s event, we present this photo gallery of our first visit to Mardi Gras 2016!

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For more information on Universal Studios Mardi Gras, please visit their website at: https://www.universalorlando.com/Events/Mardi-Gras/Overview.aspx

For our firsthand account and live recordings at Universal Studios Mardi Gras, check out our special podcast episode at: http://neozaz.com/special-universal-studios-mardi-gras/

For further coverage on Universal Studios Mardi Gras, check out our article “10 Better Than Good Reason to Attend Universal Studios Mardi Gras” at: http://neozaz.com/10-reasons-to-attend-universal-studios-mardi-gras/

Toothsome Chocolate Factory coming to Universal CityWalk

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The big question “What is taking the place of NBA City?” has finally been answered – and I couldn’t be any more excited about the news!

“Toothsome Chocolate Factory & Savory Feast Emporium” is moving into CityWalk. The new addition to the ever expanding resort features a full menu with unique takes on steaks, seafood, and pasta, gourmet burgers and sandwiches, salads, an all-day brunch and more.

But perhaps the bigger draw to the unique eatery is the original and stunning theme; a 19th century-inspired Steampunk chocolate factory!

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You’ll enjoy your dining experience surrounded by steampunk gadgets, steampunk fashioned staff, and full view of the wondrous chocolate creations as they’re being made.

To wet your appetite the Universal Orlando Blog released a teaser list of some of the signature milkshakes to be featured at Toothsome:

  • Chocolate 5x: An explosion of chocolate with chocolate spirals, chunks, ice-cream and whipped cream.
  • Bacon Brittle: A fun twist on a breakfast favorite with bacon ice cream, bacon brittle, chocolate covered bacon, and bacon caramel.
  • Espresso Buzzzz: A coffee lover’s dream with coffee ice-cream and chocolate covered beans.
  • Red Velvet: A milkshake topped with a Red Velvet cupcake.
  • Key Lime Pie: The classic Florida dessert turned into a delicious shake. You’ll even get a slice of pie on top.
  • Toothsome Chocolate Factory & Savory Feast Emporium opens at CityWalk later this year.

Universal Studios Orlando Resort is already a favorite spot for us at NEOZAZ to eat, drink and play; I’ve got a feeling Toothsome will be added to our regular list of stops very, very soon.

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Ride Vehicle and new details revealed for Reign of Kong

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There are some new and exciting details out today for Universal Studios Islands of Adventure “Skull Island: Reign of Kong”.

To get things rolling (pun intended) the Universal Studios Orlando blog released details on the new ride vehicle!

Each vehicle for Reign of Kong measures of 40 feet long and 13 feet high with 45 inch wheels with individual front and rear steering and will carry up to 72 people.

To add a new twist to the immersive experience Universal is mastering – these vehicles will traverse a completely trackless system!

Having a free moving trackless vehicle alone would realistically provide a difference experience with each ride, but in their usually fashion of going above and beyond and setting new bars in attraction development, Universal has added 5 individually driver characters to “Reign of Kong” each with their own story and experience to share:

  • Becky Callahan: The loose-cannon cowgirl who isn’t fazed by the dangers awaiting her on Skull Island.
  • Will Denham: The fresh-faced, adventure-seeking younger cousin of famed movie director Carl Denham.
  • Jinks Costanza: A hardened New York City ex-con who is wary of the island’s mysteries.
  • Kalana: A mystical descendent of the natives who first settled on the island.
  • Charles “Doc” Jordan: A PhD student in paleontology who took time off from his studies to explore the world.

“Skull Island: Reign of Kong” opens this summer at Universal Studios Islands of Adventure.

For more details on the Reign of Kong vehicle, check out the video provided by Universal Studios:

The Walking Dead Attraction just might lure me back to Hollywood

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Earlier this week Universal Studio Hollywood announced a new attraction for its iconic theme park – “The Walking Dead Attraction”

The Walking Dead will be a year round, 365 days operating, haunted maze attraction. The Walking Dead has been a recurring maze theme at both Hollywood and Orlando’s annual Halloween Horror Nights events. But this doesn’t seem to be a re-hash of any of those.

Universal is promising an all new “no-holds-barred” immersive experience with greater sets, more intense makeup, and fully animatronic figures.

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This is a bold promise considering last year’s Hollywood Halloween Horror Nights maze “The Walking Dead Wolves Not Far” was, in my opinion, one of the best realizations of the series in an attraction format (Learn more in our full Halloween Horror Nights Hollywood 2015 coverage special).

This new attraction reunites the successful duo of “The Walking Dead” Executive Producer Greg Nicotero and Halloween Horror Nights Hollywood Director John Murdy – a team that’s proven time and time again they can bring The Walk Dead to “life” at Universal Hollywood.

This news puts me in a bit a quandary for 2016 haunt season. Earlier this year my Catacombs of Halloween Horror Nights co-host Quint and I had decided to use our usual Hollywood HHN budget for something different this year to be revealed later. After having visited Universal Hollywood 3 times last year, it seems like a good time for a break – from traveling that is, if I could I’d be at both Universal Locations every weekend.

But this new attraction just might be enough to pull me back to the park at least once this year. Here’s the ever growing list of things drawing me back:

  • The Wizarding World of Harry Potter opening in April. I’m not what you’d consider a huge Harry Potter fan by any means, but I am curious to see how the Wizard World came out in Hollywood. I’m also wildly curious to what’s making everyone sick on the new 3d version of the ride.
  • Duff Gardens. I’ve only been to Duff Gardens in Hollywood twice and only had 2 Duffs. I don’t call that enough to make an informed decision on how it compares of Orlando. That’s my story and I’m sticking to it.
  • Kong 360. I’ve been on Kong 360 a few times, but with “Skull Island: Reign of Kong” it might be time for another coast-to-coast special report.
  • The Walking Dead. I’m a huge Walking Dead fan. For some, that’d be the only reason to go.
  • The Halloween Horror Nights Connection. I’m a huge Halloween Horror Nights fan. Greg Nicotero and John Murdy are heading this up on the heels of one of my favorite Mazes of 2015.

I’m not sure whether to say this announcement couldn’t come at a “better time” or a “worse time”. “Worse time” in that I pretty much set my fall travel budget up for 2016 already, but this won’t be the first (nor the last) trip to SoCal that gets added on a whim. “Better time” in that I’m fully behind every project Universal Studios puts out in both parks and can’t wait to see each and every one of them. The fact that it’s a property I’m a huge fan of just makes it better.

“The Walking Dead Attraction” is set to open summer of 2016. Is a NEOZAZ pilgrimage on the horizon for the Fall of 2016? No plans yet, but I’d say it’s more than likely.

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Not excited about Reign of Kong yet? Then you should probably watch this.

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If for some unimaginable reason you’re not already excited about Universal Studios Islands of Adventure’s newest high-tech, high-thrill, high immersion attraction “Skull Island Reign of Kong”, maybe this will give that final push you’re looking for.

Earlier this month Orlando Business Journal’s website reported new details outlined in Orange county permits for construction at Universal Studios – including “designing and building animated figures/props” for Reign of Kong by the Australian-based company The Creature Technology Co. Pty Ltd.

This is exciting news as it seems a long hoped for and rumored element of new animatronics or other next gen attraction characters of Skull Island Reign of Kong seems to be all but confirmed.

Even more exciting is the body of work Creature Technology Company brings to the table. The Creature Technology company have been the master minds behind some of the most awe inspiring, larger than life elements of hugely successful productions like “Walking with Dinosaurs – The Arena Spectacular”, “How to Train Your Dragon – The Arena Spectacular”, The opening and closing ceremonies for the XXII Sochi Olympics Games, and – most appropriately – the stunning stage musical “King Kong”.

The Creature Technology Company 2015 Showreel below showcases the amazing work this company has done so far. Adding their skill and a talent to Skull Island Reign of Kong has raised the levels of anticipation and exciting for this attraction to point I didn’t think possible.

Skull Island Reign of Kong opens this summer at Universal Orlando Resort’s Islands of Adventure.

Skull Island Reign of Kong just got that more insane!

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Just this week we had some fun speculating on a new level of creature design on Skull Island Reign of Kong. Now, this morning, Universal Studio Resort’s confirmed it!

A new video posted on the official blog Universal Orlando Resort blog hosted by Mike West from Universal Creative gives us a quick look at some of the amazing new creatures to be featured along with the legendary Kong at Skull Island!

Among the unique if not borderline terrifying creatures you’ll encounter:

  • Arachno-claw – A Six legged crab-like clawed carnivorous arachnid, foraging for dead or injured creatures.
  • Carnictis – Giant slug-like creatures with gaping mouths ringed with sharp jagged teeth.
  • Decarnocimex – One of the largest of most aggressive inhabitants of Skull Island. Vicious insects with razor sharp mandibles and two-bladed forearms.
  • Terapusmordax – Flying predators with 10 feet wings spans that live in colonies in Skull Island’s caverns. They spear victims with lethal talons and bite with their large carnivorous fangs to
  • Vastatosaurus Rex– The largest and most intimidating dinosaur in Skull Island’s jungles. And agile predator that changes direction at high speeds and ready to attack its prey with razor-sharp teeth.

See more on these creatures including animated gifs of each one in action at the official blog Universal Orlando Resort blog.

With each detail releases on this new attraction, Skull Island Reign of Kong has already surpassed all of my expectations. To say I’m excited to finally see this new part of Islands of Adventure come alive is a gross understatement.

Skull Island Reign of Kong opens this summer at Universal Orlando Resort’s Islands of Adventure.

RiffTrax Announces Complete MST3K Reunion!

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Today in what is NOT an April fool’s joke, RiffTrax announced a complete MST3K Reunion event coming this June!

The event reunites the entire cast from the beloved series as well a new addition from the much anticipated return of MST3K.

Cast announced up to this point include RiffTrax pioneers and MST3K alumni:

  • Michael J. Nelson (Mike Nelson)
  • Kevin Murphy (Tom Servo)
  • Bill Corbett (Crow T. Robot)

MST3K co-stars:

  • Frank Conniff (TV’s Frank),
  • Trace Beaulieu (Dr. Clayton Forrester, Crow T. Robot),
  • Mary Jo Pehl (Pearl Forrester)
  • Bridget Nelson (Nuveena, Mr. B Natural)
And, just announced today, the creator and original MSTK3K host, Joel Hodgson and new host of the revived series, Jonah Ray!
The reunion show is a Live Fathom event taking place June 28th, 2016!
Tickets go on sale April 15th at: http://RiffTrax.com/MST3KReunion

We’ll continue to report any details as they become available.

This announcement comes on the heels of RiffTrax’ successful Kickstarter campaign. Though the campaign reached it’s funding goal, it’s still open and some great rewards are still available. Learn more at: http://RiffTrax.com/Kickstarter

NEOZAZ will be there are our local theater June 28th, will you?

Texas Chainsaw Massacre Coming to Halloween Horror Nights!

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Halloween just started a whole lot sooner! Today, April 14th 2016, Halloween Horror Nights at Universal Orlando Resort announced the first maze for 26th annual event:

The Texas Chainsaw Massacre!

The announcement was made across the Halloween Horror Nights social media pages with the posts instantly being shared and favorited by fans of the event worldwide.

The Texas Chainsaw Massacre property is no stranger to Halloween Horror Nights having been featured in the 2007 event “Halloween Horror Nights XVII: Carnival of Carnage” with the maze “The Texas Chainsaw Massacre: Flesh Wounds”.

A press release on the announced maze promised this as “an all-new maze at Universal Orlando’s Halloween Horror Nights 26” and provided a description of the experience:

You will walk through the iconic Texas farmhouse and experience Leatherface’s kills from the 1974 slasher film. You will desperately try to escape as the violent roar of his chain saw surrounds you.  You will hear the cries – and see what remains – of Leatherface’s other victims. And you will come face-to-face with Leatherface himself.

Stay tuned to NEOZAZ for an instant reaction to this news from our Halloween Horror Nights focused podcast “The Catacombs of Halloween Horror Nights

Halloween Horror Nights 26 runs select nights from September 16 to October 31. Get all the latest on Halloween Horror Nights news, information, and event vacation package details at: http://www.halloweenhorrornights.com/Orlando

 

The Exorcist Announced for Halloween Horror Nights 26!

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The classic 1973 horror film is about to experienced in a whole new way at Universal Studios Orlando Halloween Horror Nights 26!

“The Exorcist”, one the most frightening movies of all time, will be featured in its own maze at this year’s Halloween Horror Nights Event.

The Exorcist is the story of young girl possessed by a demonic spirit. Her mother calls upon the help of two priest to save her daughter.

The film is filled with iconic and memorable visuals, moments that are sure to be part of the new addition to HHN26.

Halloween Horror Nights 26 is already shaping up to another blockbuster event with this new addition and the previous announcement of “The Texas Chainsaw Massacre”.

Stay tuned for more on this year’s event including our extended coverage and specials with The Catacombs of Halloween Horror Nights podcast.

Star Wars Board Game Quiz

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Since the Star Wars saga begin in 1977 board games quickly followed allowing fans to relive moments from the movie in their own living rooms.

Can you identify these 15 Star Wars board games from a single image? Take this quiz and find out!

RiffTrax and Mystery Science Theater 3000 reuniting on one stage!

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Get ready for a hurricane to wisecracks and riffs as the cast of Mystery Science Theater 3000 reunites for the RiffTrax Live event “RiffTrax Live: MST3K Reunion Show” June 28th, 2016!

RiffTrax core performers Michael J. Nelson, Kevin Murphy, and Bill Corbett invite MST3K alumni and pioneers MST3K Creator Joel Hodgson, Trace Beaulieu, Frank Conniff, Mary Jo Pehl, Bridget Nelson, and one of the newest additions to the MST3K family and host of the upcoming revived series, Jonah Ray to the stage for this live Fathom event broadcasting to theaters all over the country.

This past week, RiffTrax held a media teleconference interview with Kevin Murphy, Bill Corbertt, Trace Beaulieu, and Jonah Ray, and we learned more about the upcoming event and what these core performers are preparing themselves for.

On the subject of what we’ll see in this landmark event the discussion opened on the topic of shorts and short educational and public service films. When asked if the allure of these short in the world of riffing and the inclusion of quite a few to this live event, Kevin Murphy offered this explanation:

I think I love them because they’re just so – they seem at this point in time to have come from another planet and it’s like Lost or How To Live Your Life that is imposed by creatures from another civilization or another time. So, they also end up sounding very silly and very weird and filled with rules on how you should or should not run your life. And they’re so serious that they’re, like, the perfect straight man for us.”

Trace Beaulieu added to Kevin’s explanation with:

I like that they’re short“.

Be it a short film or a feature length movie, the art of Riffing takes a lot of work and collaboration. On the subject collaborating once again after having spent decades a part on other project, Bill Corbett had this to say:

“I’ts going to be rough. I won’t lie to you.“

Trace Beaulieu added:

“I don’t think we ever stepped away – we all carried it with us. We all got that DNA on us from the same womb and we’re now carrying it with us into other projects that are all very similar.”

And Kevin Murphy rounded out the answer by adding:

I’s true. And it’s funny, when I talked to Trace or Mary Jo or Bridget or Frank or any of the folks involved, there’s a kind of shorthand we have when it comes to actually doing the stuff that we all know. So, I think we haven’t really actually collaborated yet for the show. So, it’s hard to comment. But when we do, I anticipate that it’™s going to be kind of easy, because we all know sort of each other beasts and each other’s shorthand.”

Though RiffTrax may currently may be most prolific with their large library of studio recorded riffs, their live shows are increasing in number. With the ever increasing number of Fathom event theater broadcasts becoming more accessible these events are gaining popularity with each release. On the subject of a preference between the live performances or studio recordings, Kevin Murphy had this to say:

“Well, I love them both, but for different reasons. The studio versions that we do are not nearly as terrifying as doing it on stage. And doing the live event like we do, it is live and it’s going out to 600 or 700 theaters in the States alone and 100 or more theaters in Canada, and anything could go wrong and it could go off the rails. And once the film starts, there’s no stopping the train. It’s really a crazy thing. And so, that’s rather terrifying, but at the same time, it’s incredibly energizing and it’s really fun to do what we do on stage. It’s gratification from doing – the interaction with the audience makes it more like a drug than doing it in the studio. And doing it in the studio is like a nice cup of herbal tea; whereas, doing it on stage is like pure black heroin. It’s that much fun.”

Bill Corbett was asked to follow-up on the subject of performing live and added the following:

“Do I have to accept Kevin’s drug metaphor? I love the live shows, even aware as I am that they’re actually live live. The first time we did that, that was weird because nothing is live live these days. But I just love it.“

NEOZAZ was fortunate enough to have been invited to this teleconference, and our very own Lou Caltabiano sat in and took this opportunity to learn more about the new generation of MST3K by asking Jonah Ray how and if his riffing on TV, movies, and commercials has increased now he’s joined the crew. Johan shared this answer:

“Yeah. Any athlete has to train on their off time to stay in shape. So, I find myself watching stuff like Empire now or Vampire Diaries just to kind of keep my mind firing in that way. But, yeah, it’s like it’s kind of you can’t turn if off sometimes. When you spend a day just trying to dissect every single acting choice or edit choice or music cue, you can’t help but bring that homework, or that work home with you when you’re watching TV. So, yeah, it’s a bit hard to turn it off. My wife is consistently irritated and delighted.”

As most fans of both RiffTrax and MST3K are aware, Kickstarter played a large role in the revival of MST3K and the RiffTrax MST3K reunion show. When asked about the phenomenal success for both campaigns, Kevin Murphy has this to say:

“If it taught me anything is that people are they’re willing to bet and are pretty confident that they’ll get their money’s worth back out of whatever it is we do, whether it’s the new Mystery Science Theater or whether it’s RiffTrax. And so, that’s, in a way, it feels like a bit of an obligation, but it’s also, for me, motivation just to make our stuff the funniest it can possibly be.“

This one night only performance takes place June 28th at the birthplace of Mystery Science Theater 3000, Minneapolis, MN. For ticket information place visit: http://RiffTrax.com/MST3KreunionLIVE

Satellite Broadcasts of the live performance will take place at hundreds of Movie Theater across the US also on June 28th. For locations and tickets, please visit: http://RiffTrax.com/MST3Kreunion

An encore presentation broadcast will take place July 12th. For locations and tickets, please visit: http://RiffTrax.com/MST3Kencor

Thank for RiffTrax and the RiffTrax marketing team to allowing us the opportunity to be part of this teleconference interviews. Lou himself summed it up best with:

“I was stoked just for the opportunity to talk to four guys who have made me laugh countless times. MST3K is one of the funniest shows ever to air and I’m so excited for the reboot.


The Star Wars Toy Instruction Book Quiz

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Vintage Star Wars toys took the world by storm and are still a hot collectable today! Nearly every child of the 70s and 80s had, came in contact with, or at least heard about the original Kenner Star Wars Toys. As with many toys, a few from these lines were brought home with “some assembly required.” Can you identify what toy these instruction pages were original written about? Take the quiz and find out!

The New Incredible Hulk Roller Coasters Full Details

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Today Universal Orlando Resort released the full details on the re-launch of one of their marquee attractions: The Incredible Hulk Coaster.

The Incredible Hulk Coaster is an extremely popular ride at Universal Orlando’s Islands of Adventure Park, having debuted when the park opened May 28th, 1999. Fans of the ride have waited eagerly, if not patiently, for new details on the ride redesign when the attraction temporarily shut down in September 2015.

Following a long string of exciting announcements and news from Universal Orlando Resort, today’s news on the ride the ride does not disappoint!

The re-launch of the Incredible Hulk Coaster includes a check list of new features for the iconic attraction.

A New Story.

The original story of the ride took place in Dr. Bruce Banner’s lab. The new story features Incredible Hulk villain General “Thunderbolt” Ross having harnessed Banner’s work for his own means.

A New Entrance.

A brand new entrance to the coaster will welcome guests aboard. As you enter, the Hulk towers over you lifting pieces of the original ride track in the air!

New Vehicles.

Sleek, shiny, new ride vehicles have been added with the re-launch. A whole new look for the coaster based after modern military air craft.

A New Experience.

A brand new sound track, lighting effects, and launch tunnel join all the above listed features to create a new exciting experience for both long time Incredible Hulk Coaster fans and first time riders alike.

For more details, check out the Universal Orlando Resort blog post here, and check out the video below.

The Incredible Hulk Coaster re-opens this summer at Universal Orlando Resorts Islands of Adventure.

You will come face to face with Kong at Skull Island!

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A significant and possibly the most exciting detail so far on the “Reign of Kong” attraction was announced today on the Universal Orlando Blog.

You will come to face to face with the beast himself!

A larger than life animatronic Kong appears in the new attraction, likely as a part of the finale of the experience.

How close will you get to the mighty beast? Universal Creative Executive Producer Mike West explains, “Close enough that you’ll feel his breath sweep across your skin and this thunderous roar reverberate through every bone in your body.”

The blog post offered more details on the gigantic animatronic in the form of a “Species Profile” noting a “head larger than an automobile” and “18 feet wide at shoulders”

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This new detail has all of us at NEOZAZ jumping out of seats! Stay with us for continuing coverage as details are released and as the attraction debuts.

For more on this exciting new detail and a bit more about the attraction, check out this video released by Universal Studios Orlando Resort:

“Skull Island Reign of Kong” opens this summer at Universal Orlando Resort’s Islands of Adventure theme park.

The Walking Dead Attraction Opens July 4th

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Universal Studios Hollywood, a theme park known for bringing movies to life with ground breaking immersive attractions, is about to add a new level entertainment to its lineup: “The Walking Dead” Attraction!

July 4th Universal Studios will unleash the dead in an all new fully immersive experience in this all-new year-round attraction.

Enter the post-apocalyptic world of AMC’s “The Walking Dead” and come face to face with some of the show’s most memorable if not iconic walkers as a new set of state of art animatronic characters are being built directly from molds used on the hit TV series.

“The Walking Dead” is no stranger to Universal Studios Hollywood have been a part of their annual “Halloween Horror Nights” event since 2012.

Learn more about the all-new “The Walk Dead” attraction in the video below for Universal Studio Hollywood, and stay tuned for a first hand report of the attraction from NEOZAZ.com.

AMC’s The Walking Dead Returns to Halloween Horror Nights 26

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AMC’s hit series “The Walking Dead” returns for its fifth consecutive Halloween Horror Nights Orlando appearance at Halloween Horror Nights 26.

“The Walking Dead” has almost become a staple of the annual event at Universal Studio’s Orlando and is greeted each year with mixed reactions. But with its large viewership, dedicated fans, and much talked about sixth season cliffhanger, it’s hard to argue the popularity of the franchise or the decision to include it Halloween Horror Nights once again.

With the controversial cliff hanger and a season that keeps the core Walking Dead characters largely confined to the Alexandria community, how does the creative team approaching bring The Walking Dead back to HHN?

The solution is pretty simple, and one that honestly makes me more excited about the idea of traversing a Walking Dead house again – make this new house a representation of the entire series run so far.

The announcement today of the addition of “The Walking Dead” to Halloween Horror Nights 26 promises many iconic scenes from the all seasons of the series: Hershel’s barn, The Governor’s Walker collection, and Terminus. The announcement also offers a glimpse of season six specific moments from the series that will be featured; the attack on Alexandria by the Wolves and a possible sighting or The Saviors.

The Walking Dead at Halloween Horror Nights Orlando isn’t this first big Walking Dead announcement from a Universal Studios park made this year – July 4th, an all-new year-round The Walking Dead attraction will open at Universal Studios Hollywood.

Stick with NEOZAZ for more Halloween Horror Nights updates, and tune into “The Catacombs of Halloween Horror Nights” podcast for our instant reaction episode to the news of the return of The Walking Dead to Halloween Horror Nights as well as our extensive coverage of the event and the event’s history.

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