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Universal Studios Hollywood lit the Hollywood Sign with a colorful projection mapping display featuring Fast & Furious imagery to promote its new Fast & Furious: Hollywood Drift ride, turning the landmark into a giant illuminated billboard in partnership with the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce.
Dolly Parton will not attend Dollywood's NightFlight Expedition opening, but she will share a video greeting as the park unveils the indoor rollercoaster–white-water hybrid, opening to the public on August 19. The 5.5-minute ride features a four‑section journey—including soaring over the Great Smoky Mountains, white-water rafting, mountain ridge climbing, and a shimmering lake boat finale—inside a 44,000-square-foot facility, reaching up to 29 mph after previous launch delays.
Disney's upcoming "Haunted Mansion" movie is the studio's second attempt at adapting the beloved theme park attraction, following the failure of the 2003 film starring Eddie Murphy. With a reported budget of over $157 million, the new movie aims to capture the spooky and humorous essence of the ride, addressing the criticisms of its predecessor. The success of the film remains uncertain, but Disney's unique ability to adapt theme park rides into movies sets them apart in the post-literary IP adaptation landscape.