criticalanalysis Posted June 2, 2017 Share Posted June 2, 2017 6 minutes ago, ThNdIzNiR said: Like those Regan figures from last year. They spent how much to get the wolves right (2x) for AwiL, but they use "Hot Topic" Regan dolls for one of the biggest name ips they've ever used Absolutely agree with you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StupidStupidDan Posted June 2, 2017 Share Posted June 2, 2017 12 minutes ago, criticalanalysis said: it was almost laughable? Almost? I'm pretty sure I was cracking up at watching them stumble around a wading pool. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
criticalanalysis Posted June 2, 2017 Share Posted June 2, 2017 Just now, StupidStupidDan said: Almost? I'm pretty sure I was cracking up at watching them stumble around a wading pool. Universal: "You'll be the church water zombie!" Scareactor: "Wow, that's amazing! How unique!" <shows up first day> Scareactor: "What the fuck?" Rest of the season he treads in a pool looking like a moron while crying he's getting paid terribly to do this. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OhHaiInternet95 Posted June 2, 2017 Share Posted June 2, 2017 (edited) I must agree that two Blumhouse mazes is ridiculous. I shall remain skeptical, though. Edited June 2, 2017 by OhHaiInternet95 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
criticalanalysis Posted June 2, 2017 Share Posted June 2, 2017 (edited) Pro-Tip for those who never went through the Saw maze: All it was is looking at the "death traps" that actors are in. It wasn't scary in the slightest because you knew the traps are fake. The environment was also dull given the movies' sets are dull. Add in the now-embarrassing narrations from the Jigsaw character with a bit of teenage edgelord and there you have it, Saw the maze. Edited June 2, 2017 by criticalanalysis 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThNdIzNiR Posted June 2, 2017 Share Posted June 2, 2017 Just now, criticalanalysis said: Pro-Tip for those who never went through the Saw maze: All it was is looking at the "death traps" that actors are in. It wasn't scary in the slightest because you knew the traps are fake. The environment was also dull given the movies' sets are dull. I'd imagine that timing must play a big role while going through this house. In theory, if you're unlucky you could probably miss all the action. I'll probably have to go through this one several times to actually get all the scenes. I hope the behind the scenes tour covers this house. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
criticalanalysis Posted June 2, 2017 Share Posted June 2, 2017 1 minute ago, ThNdIzNiR said: I'd imagine that timing must play a big role while going through this house. In theory, if you're unlucky you could probably miss all the action. I'll probably have to go through this one several times to actually get all the scenes. I hope the behind the scenes tour covers this house. If they actually made it like the RUN: Hostile Territory or Saws 'n Steam house we'd be in for a semi-treat. The "Saw" elements kill it, though But yeah, you're right. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ForeverEvil1 Posted June 2, 2017 Share Posted June 2, 2017 10 minutes ago, OhHaiInternet95 said: I must agree that two Blumhouse mazes is ridiculous. I shall remain skeptical, though. I know we're all iffy on Ifrit, but he / she is hinting that Insidious is not its own Maze and is in the Mashup. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sikbyrd350 Posted June 2, 2017 Share Posted June 2, 2017 21 minutes ago, ThNdIzNiR said: Anyone think they'll be adding HHN stuff to the Harry Potter area this year? Dementors could work, but if anything, maybe the Death Eaters like in Universal Japan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThNdIzNiR Posted June 2, 2017 Share Posted June 2, 2017 So what's the deal? Are we looking at a 6ip/3orig or 5ip/4orig? No TWD confirmed? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ForeverEvil1 Posted June 2, 2017 Share Posted June 2, 2017 1 minute ago, ThNdIzNiR said: So what's the deal? Are we looking at a 6ip/3orig or 5ip/4orig? No TWD confirmed? Yes on no TWD. Original-IP ratio depends on if Insidious is its own Maze it seems. It is, 6-3. It's not, 5-4. So I personally think. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThNdIzNiR Posted June 2, 2017 Share Posted June 2, 2017 I suppose if Insidious is crammed into the mashup and that frees up a spot for an original that would be a good thing. This is especially true if they didn't have enough quality material for Insidious to have it's own house. I just hope whatever does replace it isn't a 3d house. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
criticalanalysis Posted June 2, 2017 Share Posted June 2, 2017 Let me tip my non-existant hat to the construction crews who come in and build the shit and are able to keep their mouths shut. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doctor_Acula Posted June 2, 2017 Share Posted June 2, 2017 RE: wading pools. The best was if you went through during a change and they were empty. It was a weird thing because they were able to pull a similar effect off with the hatchery in AvP by having you slowly go up ramps on the way there, so they had room to build underneath by that time and you didn't realize it. That TWD house was just lazy. 34 minutes ago, criticalanalysis said: Let me tip my non-existant hat to the construction crews who come in and build the shit and are able to keep their mouths shut. For real. I would imagine they could sell that info for a few bucks to one of the theme park sites. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thecovetousghost Posted June 2, 2017 Share Posted June 2, 2017 What we're all missing with the Dark Fortunes hint is the long-awaited return of Lady Luck, unanimously the best icon. Obviously. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
criticalanalysis Posted June 2, 2017 Share Posted June 2, 2017 47 minutes ago, thecovetousghost said: What we're all missing with the Dark Fortunes hint is the long-awaited return of Lady Luck, unanimously the best icon. Obviously. Knowing how many poor decisions they've made I wouldn't be surprised if this is legitimately what they go with. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
QueenoftheBunnies Posted June 2, 2017 Share Posted June 2, 2017 29 minutes ago, criticalanalysis said: Knowing how many poor decisions they've made I wouldn't be surprised if this is legitimately what they go with. Plot twist: Cindy is Lady Luck. How ridiculous would that be. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OhHaiInternet95 Posted June 2, 2017 Share Posted June 2, 2017 (edited) Somewhat OT, but why was Mary never featured in the anniversary years? I can only assume 18 just wasn't profitable because A)--it took place during the brunt of the stock market crash, and B)--unlike 19, no IPs (not well known, at least--Doomsday doesn't count) to keep attendance afloat. Can anyone confirm this? Oh, and @ ThNdlzNiR: from what Manics posted on OU, it sounds like a Bayou maze (based off the scare zone from 24, correct?) Edited June 2, 2017 by OhHaiInternet95 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
QueenoftheBunnies Posted June 3, 2017 Share Posted June 3, 2017 I think there were copyright issues with Mary (please correct me if I'm wrong!). I would LOVE to see Bloody Mary come back but I don't think she ever will. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StupidStupidDan Posted June 3, 2017 Share Posted June 3, 2017 39 minutes ago, QueenoftheBunnies said: I think there were copyright issues with Mary (please correct me if I'm wrong!). I would LOVE to see Bloody Mary come back but I don't think she ever will. You're correct. Issues over ownership between creative and the actress 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OhHaiInternet95 Posted June 3, 2017 Share Posted June 3, 2017 ^Wasn't it the same actress that played Chance? That's really a shame, she was such a great character. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
criticalanalysis Posted June 3, 2017 Share Posted June 3, 2017 59 minutes ago, OhHaiInternet95 said: ^Wasn't it the same actress that played Chance? That's really a shame, she was such a great character. If so that'd be shocking because Chance sucked. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mystiquephreeq Posted June 3, 2017 Share Posted June 3, 2017 Mary is complicated. The trademark is a standard character mark. Basically, this type of mark gives broad rights and is literal. The trademark is for the actual words. Universal can't use the words Bloody Mary to describe her. Now, Mike Aiello created the backstory and character of Dr. Mary Agana. I have always contended that UO can use Dr. Agana, they just can't call her Bloody Mary. And that's the problem. Most people would have no idea who Dr. Agana is. She lost her "screenname". It'd be like Dr. Albert Caine losing the use of The Caretaker. Insert Icon, remove Iconic Name. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Midnight Detective Posted June 3, 2017 Share Posted June 3, 2017 23 hours ago, criticalanalysis said: What other years have you gone? I've actually only gone 23 - the present. In my opinion each one of those years had a major flaw they fixed the next year only to result in another. 23: TWD everywhere 24: Houses were either really good or unremarkable 25: No actual complaints except the repeat of American Werewolf but I'm not going honestly imply that affected my opinion 26: Cool concepts, weak executions My problem with repeats is actually perfectly displayed by Ghosttown last year. From what I've read the original Ghosttown is Legacys favorite house of all time. Naturally aside from what sounded like a cool theme I thought that it would be HOTY. The end result wasn't terrible but it felt like a retread and I didn't even do the original. If someone who has done the original could chime in I'd appreciate it but while it was cool it didn't blow me away. I'd rather the house slot be something new or a twist on an old concept. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
criticalanalysis Posted June 3, 2017 Share Posted June 3, 2017 (edited) 2 hours ago, Midnight Detective said: From what I've read the original Ghosttown is Legacys favorite house of all time. Naturally aside from what sounded like a cool theme I thought that it would be HOTY. The end result wasn't terrible but it felt like a retread and I didn't even do the original. If someone who has done the original could chime in I'd appreciate it but while it was cool it didn't blow me away. I did the original, it was my first year. The new Ghost Town was awful comparably. Not even remotely close the same feel, didn't capture what made the original fun (eg: They had cowboy near the front in the sand part here... ...talking to you, welcoming you in to the saloon. This new version was terrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrible. Even something small... vs how they spelled it in the original (top right) They tried WAY too hard and missed the shot entirely. Edited June 3, 2017 by criticalanalysis 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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