Santa Ana, Calif. (July 11, 2019) – The Los Angeles Convention Center was the epicenter for anything and everything Japanese pop-culture as nearly three-hundred-fifty-thousand attendees gathered over five days to celebrate at Anime Expo (AX), the largest celebration of this genre in North America. Produced annually by The Society for the Promotion of Japanese Animation (SPJA), this five-day extravaganza, held July 3 – July 7, attracted enthusiastic fans from more than 78 countries and had an estimated economic impact for the City of Los Angeles and area hotels and businesses of more than $100 million.

During the event, fans were treated to special performances, exclusive screenings, premieres, and sneak peeks as more than 150 guests and industry professionals made appearances. Additionally, Guests of Honor, performers, voice actors, and creators were in attendance to share their talents, visions and professional advice.

AX’s huge costumed community flocked to the Entertainment Hall’s dedicated cosplay area to pose within interactive photo sets, attendees were wowed by the innovative designs during the Fashion Show, enjoyed concerts, panels and many more immersive experiences all celebrating the genre.

The Exhibit, Entertainment and Kentia Halls featured more than 350 Exhibitors and in excess of 500 artists covering 205,000 sq ft.  AX 2019 offered an extensive array of activities which  featured 900+ hours of programming and 50+ hours of AX live streamed content reaching fans in 73 countries.

To ensure that AX ran smoothly for all attendees, exhibitors, and guests, more than 1,600 volunteers collectively put in nearly 60,000 hours throughout the week. 

“We are honored to have so many incredibly talented industry partners that helped us make Anime Expo 2019 such a success and create a lifetime of memories for our fans,” said Ray Chiang, CEO of the Society for the Promotion of Japanese Animation. “From premieres and exclusive screenings like,Pokémon: Mewtwo Strikes Back—Evolution, innovative cosplay, magical concerts, popular Lounge 21 and Masquerade, the vast array of activities made for many unforgettable experiences.” 

HIGHLIGHTS INCLUDED:

19 World & US Premieres:  Anime Expo featured plenty of films making their debuts, such as the highly anticipated exclusive screening of the newest animated Pokémon movie, Pokémon: Mewtwo Strikes Back—Evolution,  “MY HERO ACADEMIA” Season 4 Premiere, Aniplex’s Rascal Does Not Dream of a Dreaming Girl and “Gundam NT”  World Premiere in 4DX. 

Concerts: Music always plays a big part of the AX experience and this year’s concerts showed the diversity of tastes with an exlectic mix of music as school idol group Aqours performed Love Live! Sunshine!! Aqours Wolrd LoveLive! In LA ~ BRAND NEW WAVE ~ on two nights and legendary composer and musician Yoshihiro Ike, one of the most recognized composers in Japan, entertained with his international debut performance on Sunday, July 8 with Yoshihiro Ike: Anime Soundtrack World.

Guests of Honor: Many industry guests shared their knowledge and passion with attendees including Guests of Honor Yoshinori Ono, Rica Matsumoto, Katsuhiro Otomo, Yoshiyuki Sadamoto, and Yusuke Kozaki. 

Artist Alley and The Annex: Always a must-do at AX, the largest gathering of amateur and semi-professional artists at any convention, Artist Alley boasted more than 500 artists from across the US and all over the world who showcased a variety of handmade creations for sale to attendees, including original artwork, prints, crafts, clothing and comic collections. This year’s featured artists were Shinnosuke Uchida, the world’s only wall-manga live paint artist, and LA-based pop culture artist Jared Yamahata. Featuring cutting-edge, fashion-forward designers, The Annex welcomed h. NAOTO, HYPLAND, Hot Topic, Metamorphose, Acryl CANDY, and amnesiA&paramenesiA showcasing their unique creations and clothing lines.

Next year, Anime Expo is scheduled to return to the Los Angeles Convention Center from July 2 - 5. Premier Fan and 4-day badges for AX 2020 will go on sale August 16, 2019.

About SPJA
SPJA is a non-profit organization dedicated to popularize and educate the American public about Japanese entertainment and pop culture, as well as provide a forum to facilitate communication between professionals and fans. For more information, please visit www.spja.org.

About Anime Expo
Anime Expo (AX) brings together fans and industry from Japan, the US, and all over the world for the largest celebration of Japanese pop culture in North America. Taking place every year since 1992, Anime Expo features the best in Japanese entertainment, music, fashion, and video games. For more information, visit www.anime-expo.org.

[Long Beach, CA] – Wednesday, July 10 - The Queen Mary’s Dark Harbor, Southern California’s most authentically terrifying haunt, is celebrating its 10th anniversary of terrors by once again resurrecting the legendary ghost stories from the infamously haunted ship. Rising from the depths with a decade of freakish-fun and one-of-a-kind frights, Dark Harbor at the Queen Mary will return for its most outrageous season yet for select nights September 26 – November 2, 2019. Tickets are on sale now at queenmary.com.

Celebrating ten-years of living out nightmares, the world-famous haunt is offering a terrifyingly-good ticket special for one day only. Available today at 10:00am till July 11 at 10:00am, thrill-seekers can purchase a ticket to Dark Harbor for $10 each. Use promo code DH10 for general admission to the 10th annual event on select nights, including opening night.

Confusion and fear reign supreme at Dark Harbor 2019 with ALL hands-on deck for 23 select nights as the Captain, Scary Mary and over 200 monsters haunt six terrifying mazes, nightly live entertainment, secret bars and exhilarating rides. Dubbed the most outrageous season yet, the creative minds and producers of Dark Harbor will announce their devilish plans and all that’s NEW for the 10-year anniversary of the infamous haunt on Sunday, August 4th at Midsummer Scream in Long Beach, CA. 

The 10th Annual Dark Harbor opens its gates on September 26 and continues to scare those who dare on select nights through November 2. General admission ticket prices start at just $20 online, with Fast Fright, Evil Express, Ultimate Scream Experience, Creepy Cabanas, and lodging packages available. For more information or to purchase tickets online, visit www.queenmary.com/dark-harbor.

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About the Queen Mary
Located in the Port of Long Beach, the Queen Mary features a rich maritime history, authentic Art Deco décor, and stunning views of the Pacific Ocean and Long Beach city skyline. At the time of her maiden voyage in May of 1936, she was considered the grandest ocean liner ever built. The Queen Mary’s signature restaurants include Chelsea Chowder House, Observatory Bar, as well as, a weekly Champagne Sunday Brunch served in the ship’s Grand Salon. History buffs enjoy the ship’s museum with various daily tours, and currently the ship is featuring the renowned Diana: Legacy of a Princess exhibit. The Queen Mary features 80,000 square feet of event space in 17 remarkable Art Deco salons as well as a tri-level, 45,000-square- foot Exhibit Hall. The Queen Mary boasts 347 staterooms including nine full suites. For more information or for reservations, see www.queenmary.com or call (800) 437-2934. The Queen Mary is located at 1126 Queens Highway in Long Beach.

Fuga
Fuga is the newest addition to the Little Tail Bronx series that features games such as Tail Concerto and Solatorobo: Red the Hunter. CyberConnect2ʼs first self-published title, Fuga, is a dramatic simulation RPG with a theme of “War x Revenge x Kemono.”
Details︓ http://cyberconnect2.ca/nextplan/

CyberConnect2 Co., Ltd.
With studios in Fukuoka and Tokyo, Japan, as well as in Montreal, Canada, CyberConnect2 is a video game developer with a focus on creating video game software for home game consoles. Our well known titles include the .hack series, the Naruto: Ultimate Ninja series, as well as JoJoʼs Bizarre Adventure: Eyes of Heaven, Asuraʼs Wrath, and more.

​Anaheim, CA, June 28, 2019 – BANDAI NAMCO Collectibles (BLUEFIN), a BANDAI NAMCO Group company and the leading North American distributor of toys, collectibles, and hobby merchandise from Japan and Asia, details its exhibit plans and retail exclusives for Anime Expo 2019.
 
Gundam 40th Beyond Booth
This year, BLUEFIN and other BANDAI NAMCO Group companies will showcase an interactive Gundam Booth. Located on the Main Show Hall, the “Gundam 40th Beyond” Booth (#2611), will be a key presence this year and will celebrate the 40th anniversary of the launch of the original Mobile Suit Gundam anime series. It will highlight upcoming and existing Gundam products from renowned BANDAI divisions including BANDAI SPIRITS Hobby (GUNPLA), Tamashii Nations (Action figures), Shokugan (Small toys) , Gashapon (Capsule and small toys), BANDAI Apparel and BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment (Mobile game / Console game).
 
A massive 9-foot-tall RX-78-2 Gundam statue will be stationed inside the Gundam Booth for photo opportunities. Other notable attractions will include FREE giveaways of a Gundam Visor sponsored by GUNDAM.INFO and small Gundam Shokugan items, and a workshop area where Anime Expo attendees can build a FREE Gundam Plastic Model kit (GUNPLA) and try out the new Gundam Marker Airbrush.
 
GUNPLA BUILDERS WORLD CUP
Entries from the GUNPLA BUILDERS WORLD CUP (GBWC) will also be on display, with this year’s winner announcement at a separate panel on Saturday July 6th at 8:30pm (Room LP4 411) that will feature famous modeler from BANDAI SPIRITS Hobby, Katsumi “Meijin” Kawaguchi.  A prototype sample of the new 1/100 GUNDAM BARBATOS model kit will be unveiled.
 
Be sure to use #BluefinBrands when you post a pic on social media for a chance to win one of BLUEFIN’s exclusive Anime Expo prizes.

Bluefin Anime Expo 2019 Retail Exclusives
BLUEFIN’s retail booth (#2411) will offer for purchase a wide variety of collectibles, including model kits, action figures and other products, from several of its flagship brands. For the first time in the U.S., an array of officially licensed Gundam apparel will also be showcased and available to purchase.
 
A special “Gundam 40th” Anniversary panel will be held by SUNRISE on July 5th where plans for the future of Gundam will be outlined to fans.
 
Gundam Anime Theatrical Screenings
Anime Expo attendees are also invited to catch a pair of Mobile Suit Gundam anime features to be presented theatrically at Regal LA Live cinemas as part of Anime Expo’s first annual 4DX Film Festival. Fans can catch screenings of Gundam OO and Gundam NT in an impressive multi-sensory 4DX movie format and a Q&A session with the President and CEO of SUNRISE BEYOND INC., Masakazu Ogawa, and a novelist /scriptwriter of GUNDAM series such as Mobile Suit Gundam UC and Mobile Suit Gundam NT, Harutoshi Fukui. SUNRISE / SUNRISE BEYOND is famous studio behind the Gundam anime series and films.
For screening times and info, please visit: https://www.anime-expo.org/2019/06/06/4dx-anime-expo-present-first-annual-4dx-anime-film-fest/
 
Stop by the BLUEFIN Booth #2411 to browse a comprehensive collection of products.
 
BANDAI SPIRITS Hobby
Browse a vivid and extensive collection of Gundam Plastic Model kits (GUNPLA) from BANDAI SPIRITS Hobby. Limited Edition kits for this year’s Anime Expo include:
 
MG 1/100 Scale Nu Gundam (Ver. Ka) Mechanical Clear - $75.00
MG 1/100 Scale Hi-Nu Gundam H.W.S. (Ver. Ka) Mechanical Clear - $120.00
MG 1/100 Scale ZZ Gundam Ver. Ka (Clear Color) - $70.00
MG 1/100 Scale GM Sniper II (Clear Color) - $42.00
MG 1/100 Scale Tallgeese II (Special Coating) - $80.00
RG 1/100 Scale Gundam Astray Gold Frame Amatsu (Gold Coating Exclusive) - $60.00
HG 1/144 Scale Mobile Suit Gundam OO 1st Season MS Set (Clear Color) - $68.00
HG 1/144 Scale Mobile Suit Gundam OO 2nd Season MS Set (Clear Color) - $72.00
HG 1/144 Scale Gundam Astaroth Rinascimento (Iron-Blooded Coating) - $35.00
HG 1/144 Scale Gundam Barbatos Lupus (Iron-Blooded Coating) - $27.00
HG 1/144 Scale Gundam OO Diver (Dive into Dimension Clear) - $15.00
HG 1/144 Scale Gundam Age Magnum (Dive into Dimension Clear) - $20.00
Gundam Haropla Haro Basic Green (Clear Color) - $8.00
Gundam Haropla Momoharo (Clear Color) - $8.00
 
Please visit: https://www.bluefinbrands.com/anime-expo
 
Tamashii Nations
Take advantage of special deals on Tamashii Nations action figure releases.
 
BANDAI Shokugan
Catch the newest release from Shokugan:
1.G Frame      $14.00
Combination of the Frame and Armor becomes fully articulated Gundam Figure.
Line up: Nu Gundam, Unicorn Gundam, and Sazaby
 
2.Micro Wars   $8.00
Diminutive articulated figures of pilot and Mobile Suit. Pilot can be placed inside the cockpit.
Line up: Gundam, Type 61 tank & 3 pilots, Char’s Zaku, Zaku, and Magella Attack Tank & 3 pilots.
 
BANDAI Apparel
Get original GUNDAM apparel!
1. GUNDAM 40th “BEYOND” T-shirts           $30.00
2. GUNDAM 40th “BEYOND” Towel              $15.00
3. GUNDAM 40th “BEYOND” CAP                 $30.00
 
 
About GUNDAM.INFO
GUNDAM.INFO is the official GUNDAM portal site. There is all information related to the Gundam series of anime, as well as Gundam product info such as Gundam Plastic Model kit (GUNPLA). Anime from the Gundam series will be available for a limited time as free streaming video.
https://na.gundam.info/
 
About BLUEFIN
BLUEFIN is a leading master and channel distributor of Japanese toys, collectibles, novelty and hobby products. The company’s extensive product line features a diverse and continually expanding catalog of high quality and popular collectibles from Asia. As a BANDAI NAMCO Group company, BLUEFIN distributes products in the U.S. for BANDAI / BANDAI SPIRITS Tamashii Nations, Hobby and Shokugan. The company’s array of brand offerings also includes products from Storm Collectibles, Mr. Hobby/GSI, SEN-TI-NEL and Flame Toys, for which the company is the North American exclusive distributor. BLUEFIN is also the official North American consumer products and retail development partner for Studio Ghibli. Additional company information is available at: https://bluefinbrands.com/ 
 
https://www.instagram.com/Bluefinbrands/
https://www.facebook.com/BluefinBrands/
https://twitter.com/BluefinBrands
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UClaqOdyh-gLzT27x9p-o0n

Anaheim, California – (June 27, 2019) - Disney on Broadway is thrilled to return to D23 Expo, in Anaheim, California, to celebrate its 25th anniversary. Join Broadway’s brightest stars as they present an exclusive concert, Disney on Broadway: A 25th Anniversary Celebration, in Hall D23 on Saturday, August 24, at 3:30 p.m.

​Hosted by Tony Award®-nominee Gavin Lee (Mary Poppins, Beauty and the Beast), the 75-minute concert will feature Heidi Blickenstaff (Freaky Friday, The Little Mermaid), Ashley Brown (Mary Poppins, Beauty and the Beast, On The Record), Kissy Simmons (The Lion King), Josh Strickland (Tarzan) and Alton Fitzgerald White (The Lion King). A six-piece band, led by Jim Abbott, will accompany performers as they lead the audience through Disney on Broadway’s Tony Award-winning catalogue. The performance will feature songs from Beauty and the Beast, The Lion King, Aida, Tarzan®, Mary Poppins, The Little Mermaid, Newsies, Aladdin, Freaky Friday and Frozen. (Talent is subject to change)

Disney on Broadway fans can also celebrate this milestone anniversary by visiting the VR (virtual reality) theatre on the D23 Expo floor. The brand-new VR experience puts you center stage in Aladdin, Frozen and The Lion King’s biggest Broadway production numbers, featuring Broadway’s Caissie Levy (Elsa), Major Attaway (Genie), Telly Leung (Aladdin) and Tshidi Manye (Rafiki).
 
About Disney on Broadway: A 25th Anniversary Celebration performers:
(Talent is subject to change)

Heidi Blickenstaff most recently created the body-swapping role(s) of Katherine (and Ellie) in Disney’s Freaky Friday for Disney Channel and Disney Theatrical Productions (Helen Hayes and Outer Critics nominations). On Broadway, Heidi was most recently seen as Bea Bottom in the 10-time Tony-nominated Something Rotten! (Outer Critics and Grammy®  nominations). Disney on Broadway audiences might remember Heidi as Ursula from Disney’s The Little Mermaid.  Other Broadway credits include The Addams Family (Alice Beineke), The Full Monty and Tony-nominated [title of show], the original Broadway musical Heidi and her friends made about four friends making an original Broadway musical. Some favorite regional shows include Next to Normal(Diana) at the Weston Playhouse and First You Dream: The Music of Kander & Ebb at the Kennedy Center, Signature Theatre and recorded for PBS. Heidi can be seen and heard on the DVDs of Freaky Friday and PBS’s First You Dreamas well as on many Broadway and concert albums available wherever music and DVDs are sold. www.heidiblickenstaff.com

Ashley Brown originated the title role in Mary Poppins on Broadway for which she received Outer Critics, Drama League and Drama Desk nominations for “Best Actress.” Ms. Brown also starred as Mary Poppins in the national tour of Mary Poppins where she garnered a Garland Award for “Best Performance in a Musical.” Ms. Brown’s other Broadway credits include Belle in Beauty and the Beast, as well as starring in the national tours of Jack O’Brien’s The Sound of Music and Disney's On the Record. Ms. Brown has starred in both Oklahoma! and Showboat at Chicago’s Lyric Opera and has performed with virtually all of the top orchestras in North America including the Boston Pops (twice), the New York Philharmonic, the Hollywood Bowl Orchestra at Disney Hall, the Pittsburgh Symphony, the New York Pops at Carnegie Hall (five times), Fort Worth Symphony, the Cincinnati Pops and Philadelphia Orchestra (twice). Ms. Brown’s PBS special called Ashley Brown: Call Me Irresponsible received a PBS Telly Award. Other television credits include NBC’s The Sound of Music. Ms. Brown is the voice of Disneyland celebrating its 60th anniversary singing the newly penned Richard Sherman song “A Kiss Goodnight.” Ms. Brown’s album of Broadway and American Songbook standards, Speak Low, and her newly recorded Christmas EP, The Secret of Christmas, are available on Ghostlight/Warner Brothers.

Gavin Lee just finished playing Lumière in Disney’s Beauty and the Beast. In New York, he most recently played the Grinch at Madison Square Garden. Before this, he originated the role of Squidward in SpongeBob SquarePants the Broadway Musical (Drama Desk Award and Tony Award nomination). Before that, he played Thenadier in the Broadway revival of Les Misérables. He originated the role of Bert in the West End and Broadway productions of Mary Poppins (Drama Desk and Theatre World Awards, Olivier and Tony Award nominations). Gavin has appeared at Carnegie Hall in Showboat and in the world premiere of Holiday Inn at Goodspeed Opera House. TV credits include Law and Order: SVU, The Good Wife and  White Collar. His favorite London theatre credits include Top Hat, Crazy for You, Peggy Sue Got Married, Me and My Girl, Over My Shoulder, Oklahoma!, Contact and Singin’ in the Rain. Gavin has performed his solo cabaret in New York, Chicago and on Disney Cruise Line.

Kissy Simmons is a native of Floral City, Florida, and graduated from the University of South Florida with a B.A. in Speech Communications. She was also a NCAA Division 1 Track and Field athlete. Kissy grew up playing the keyboard and singing in church, and was a State Champion high jumper at Citrus High School. After graduating from the University of South Florida, she got her professional theatre debut at the David A. Straz, Jr. Center for the Performing Arts where she was seen in Little Shop of Horrors (Ronnette), Jacques Brel and other seasonal cabaret shows. Broadway credits include: The Lion King (Nala). First national tour: The Lion King (Nala). Las Vegas: The Lion King (Nala). TV credits include Smash, Hope & Faith, 30 Rock, 6 Degrees and many commercials, voiceovers and print. Thank you, God for your grace and to my biggest fans Anthony and Sadie! ​

Josh Strickland is a native of Charleston, South Carolina. In 2006, Strickland created the leading role of Tarzan in Disney’s musical Tarzan® on Broadway. In 2009, he made his starring Las Vegas debut in Peepshow at Planet Hollywood Casino & Resort while concurrently co-starring in the hit E! reality show Holly's World. Strickland debuted his first single "Report to the Floor," which skyrocketed to the top five on the iTunes Dance Charts the first week of its release, followed by “Last Dance.” In 2013, Strickland joined the cast of Vegas! The Show at the Planet Hollywood Casino & Resort in Las Vegas in a starring role. Strickland has also appeared internationally with the all-star cast of Disney’s Broadway Hits, including the Emmy -winning concert at Royal Albert Hall in London, England. He most recently reprised his role as Tarzan in Disney’s musical Tarzan® in Oberhausen, Germany at the Stage Metronom Theatre. Twitter & Instagram: @joshuajstrick

Alton Fitzgerald White performed a record-breaking 4,308 performances as King Mufasa in The Lion King on Broadway. Alton recently added author and keynote speaker to his list of titles. His book, My Pride: Mastering the Challenge of Daily Performance, filled with secrets to fulfillment and joy in work and life, was recently published by Disney Editions. Other Broadway starring roles include Mister in The Color Purple, Coalhouse Walker Jr. in Ragtime, Ken in Smokey Joe’s Cafe, John in Miss Saigon and The Hawker in The Who’s Tommy. Alton has performed concert dates all over the world. His best-selling CD Disney My Way!, along with autographed copies of his Disney book, are available at  www.altonfitzgeraldwhite.com. Alton has had guest star roles on the hit TV series Law & Order, Bull, The Blacklist, The Good Fight, Code Black,  Elementary, Mindhunter and Madam Secretary. He was most recently featured in the Pulitzer Prize-winning production of Rent which was performed live on Fox television. Please join him on his Facebook fan page, @WhiteAlton on Twitter, and @Alton2459 on Instagram.
 
Single-day tickets for Friday and Sunday of D23 Expo 2019 are available for $89 for one-day adult admission and $69 for children 3–9. Gold Members of D23: The Official Disney Fan Club can purchase tickets for $77 for a one-day adult admission and $59 for children 3–9. Single-day Saturday tickets and three-day passes are sold out. For more information on tickets and D23 Expo 2019, visit www.D23Expo.com.
 
About Disney Theatrical Productions
Disney Theatrical Productions (DTP), a division of The Walt Disney Studios, operates under the direction of Thomas Schumacher. The group produces and licenses Broadway productions around the world, including Beauty and the Beast, The Lion King, Elton John & Tim Rice’s Aida, TARZAN®, Mary Poppins, a co-production with Cameron Mackintosh, The Little Mermaid, Peter and the Starcatcher, Newsies, Aladdin and Frozen. Other successful stage ventures have included the London hit Shakespeare in Love, stage productions of Disney’s High School Musical, Der Glöckner Von Notre Dame in Berlin and King David in concert. DTP has collaborated with the country’s leading regional theatres to develop new stage musicals including The Jungle Book, The Hunchback of Notre Dame and Freaky Friday.
 
About D23 Expo 2019
D23 Expo--The Ultimate Disney Fan Event—brings together all the worlds of Disney under one roof for three packed days of presentations, pavilions, experiences, concerts, sneak peeks, shopping and more. The event provides fans with unprecedented access to Disney films, television, games, theme parks, and celebrities. For the latest D23 Expo 2019 news, visit D23expo.com. Presentations, talent and schedule subject to change. To join the D23 Expo conversation, be sure to follow DisneyD23 on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and YouTube, and use the hashtag #D23Expo.
 
About D23
The name “D23” pays homage to the exciting journey that began in 1923 when Walt Disney opened his first studio in Hollywood. D23 is the first official club for fans in Disney’s 90-plus-year history. It gives its members a greater connection to the entire world of Disney by placing them in the middle of the magic through its quarterly publication, Disney twenty-three; a rich website at D23.com with members-only content; member-exclusive discounts; and special events for D23 Members throughout the year.
 
Fans can join D23 at Gold Membership ($99.99), Gold Family Membership ($129.99), and General Membership (complimentary) levels at D23.com. To keep up with all the latest D23 news and events, follow DisneyD23 on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and YouTube.

Universal City, CA, June 27, 2019 – Universal Studios Hollywood offers fans an exclusive first look at “Halloween Horror Nights,” inviting them to experience L.A.’s scariest and most intense Halloween event on Thursday, September 12, one day before it officially opens on Friday, September 13.

Top headlines for this first-ever “Halloween Horror Nights” Fan Preview include a chance to be among the first to explore this year’s 10 terrifying new mazes, bragging rights to be among the first to post on social media, special themed photo ops with scare-actors, DJ music performances, plus receive a special commemorative credential, in addition to possibly seeing favorite celebrities attending the event’s red carpet premiere which takes place that same evening.

A limited number of must-have tickets will be sold for the Fan Preview Night, adding to its exclusivity. Preview night tickets along with select tickets to “Halloween Horror Nights” are available for purchase here.  Advance purchase is recommended as tickets for all nights will sell out. More information is available at Hollywood.HalloweenHorrorNights.com.

Dates for “Halloween Horror Nights” are: September 13-15, 19-22, 26-29, October 3-6, 10-13, 17-20, 24-27, 31, and November 1-3, 2019.

The following highlight the various ticket options currently available for purchase:

• Fan Preview Night General Admission ticket
  
• Fan Preview Night Universal Express ticket: includes bonus experiences such as access to all-new horror-themed panel presentation and express access to all mazes and the Jabbawockeez show
  
• Fan Preview Night + Frequent Fear Pass: enjoy Fan Preview Night plus up to 25 select nights
  
• Ultimate Fear Pass:  enjoy up to 32 nights of scares, including a ticket to Fan Preview Night
  
• Frequent Fear Pass: visit up to 25 select nights
  
• September Pass: visit up to 11 event nights throughout the month of September

 
Additional tickets will be available soon, including the premium R.I.P. Tour, the After 2pm Day/Night Combo Ticket and the must-have Universal Express.

“Halloween Horror Nights” at Universal Studios Hollywood brings together the sickest minds in horror to immerse guests in a living, breathing, three-dimensional world of terror inspired by TV and film’s most compelling horror properties. 

Following is a partial list of this year’s wicked line-up, with more maze news to be announced soon:

• “Stranger Things,” based on season 2 and 3 of Netflix’s critically-acclaimed supernatural thriller
  
• “Frankenstein Meets The Wolf Man,” inspired by Universal’s original cinematic monsters, and the movie studio that invented the horror film genre.
  
• “Holidayz in Hell,” an all-original maze featuring demented versions of everyone’s favorite seasonal celebrations
  
• “The Walking Dead,” Universal Studios Hollywood’s permanent attraction inspired by AMC’s popular television series
  
• The Jabbawockeez award-winning hip hop dance crew returns by popular demand with an all-new, high-energy performance created exclusively for “Halloween Horror Nights”

 
For exciting updates and exclusive “Halloween Horror Nights” content, visit Hollywood.HalloweenHorrorNights.com, like Halloween Horror Nights – Hollywood on Facebook; follow @HorrorNights #UniversalHHN on Instagram, Twitter and Snapchat; and watch the terror come to life on Halloween Horror Nights YouTube.
 
Universal Studios Hollywood is The Entertainment Capital of L.A. and includes a full-day, movie-based theme park and Studio Tour. As a leading global entertainment destination, Universal Studios Hollywood delivers highly themed immersive lands that translate to real-life interpretations of iconic movie and television shows. Attractions include “The Wizarding World of Harry Potter™” which features a bustling Hogsmeade village and such critically-acclaimed rides as “Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey” and “Flight of the Hippogriff™”, and the highly-anticipated Summer opening of “Jurassic World—The Ride.”  Other immersive lands include “Despicable Me Minion Mayhem” and “Super Silly Fun Land” as well as “Springfield,” hometown of America’s favorite TV family, located adjacent to the award-winning “The Simpsons Ride™” and DreamWorks Theatre featuring “Kung Fu Panda Adventure.”  The world-renowned Studio Tour is Universal Studios Hollywood’s signature attraction, inviting guests behind-the-scenes of the world’s biggest and busiest movie and television production studio where they can also experience such thrill rides as “Fast & Furious—Supercharged” and “King Kong 360 3D.” The adjacent Universal CityWalk entertainment, shopping and dining complex also includes the all-new multi-million dollar, redesigned Universal CityWalk Cinema, featuring deluxe recliner seating in screening room quality theatres, and the “5 Towers” state-of-the-art outdoor concert stage.