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Wyatt Group creates immersive design for Universal's Walking Dead project
POSTED 24 May 2016 . BY Tom Anstey
Expanding on the concept of a zombie horror maze, the new attraction will be of a similar disposition
California’s Wyatt Design Group has announced its involvement with Universal’s upcoming Walking Dead attraction at its Los Angeles attraction, with the company handling set and concept design for the highly-anticipated attraction.

Opening to the public on 4 July at Universal Studios Hollywood, Wyatt have taken charge of creating an immersive walkthrough experience of The Walking Dead, with the company creating something as true to the show as possible.

The experience itself will see guests follow in the footsteps of the survivors, encountering a combination of live, animatronic, and projected walkers in a completely controlled theatrical environment.

“The key goal of this unusual permanent walk-through attraction is to immerse the guest in the world of The Walking Dead – with as authentic and realistic depiction of memorable moments in the series as possible,” said Wyatt principal Larry Wyatt.

Wyatt are working alongside The Walking Dead’s executive producer and director Greg Nicotero for the project, along with his special effects company KNB Efx, who are creating various prosthetics, using original moulds from the series, to create walkers exactly as they are seen in the show. Others on the visual design team include On Track Themes for technical design and project management, lighting design by Radiance Lightworks, and facility architecture by Houston-Tyner Architects.
The attraction becomes a permanent fixture after impressing during Universal's Halloween Horror Nights
Universal has brought in The Walking Dead’s executive producer and director Greg Nicotero for the project
The attraction will include animatronic walkers, detailed set design and costuming, and props seen in the series
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  Permanent Walking Dead attraction coming to Universal Studios Hollywood


After roaring successes during its Halloween Horror Nights, Universal Studios has announced plans for The Walking Dead to become a permanent fixture at its Hollywood park as a new year-round attraction based on the hit AMC series.
  IAAPA 2015: Sally reveals world-first Walking Dead attraction


Following great success at IAAPA 2014 with its Justice League animatronic reveal, the Sally Corporation has followed suit at this year’s event in Orlando, offering a sneak peek at its brand new Walking Dead attraction.
  US$400m Vietnamese theme park complex set to open next year


Construction of a US$400m (£262m, €359m) theme park and leisure complex is progressing quickly in the popular Vietnamese destination of Halong Bay.
  Walking Dead town used as visitor attraction listed on eBay


A development that has been drawing tourists from all over the world due to its connection with The Walking Dead has been listed for US$680,000 (€608,000, £442,000) on eBay, amid hopes a commercial buyer could capitalise and breathe new life into the community.
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Movie Park Germany reveals new Paramount attraction as part of its 30th anniversary celebrations
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Wyatt Group creates immersive design for Universal's Walking Dead project
POSTED 24 May 2016 . BY Tom Anstey
Expanding on the concept of a zombie horror maze, the new attraction will be of a similar disposition
California’s Wyatt Design Group has announced its involvement with Universal’s upcoming Walking Dead attraction at its Los Angeles attraction, with the company handling set and concept design for the highly-anticipated attraction.

Opening to the public on 4 July at Universal Studios Hollywood, Wyatt have taken charge of creating an immersive walkthrough experience of The Walking Dead, with the company creating something as true to the show as possible.

The experience itself will see guests follow in the footsteps of the survivors, encountering a combination of live, animatronic, and projected walkers in a completely controlled theatrical environment.

“The key goal of this unusual permanent walk-through attraction is to immerse the guest in the world of The Walking Dead – with as authentic and realistic depiction of memorable moments in the series as possible,” said Wyatt principal Larry Wyatt.

Wyatt are working alongside The Walking Dead’s executive producer and director Greg Nicotero for the project, along with his special effects company KNB Efx, who are creating various prosthetics, using original moulds from the series, to create walkers exactly as they are seen in the show. Others on the visual design team include On Track Themes for technical design and project management, lighting design by Radiance Lightworks, and facility architecture by Houston-Tyner Architects.
The attraction becomes a permanent fixture after impressing during Universal's Halloween Horror Nights
Universal has brought in The Walking Dead’s executive producer and director Greg Nicotero for the project
The attraction will include animatronic walkers, detailed set design and costuming, and props seen in the series
RELATED STORIES
Permanent Walking Dead attraction coming to Universal Studios Hollywood


After roaring successes during its Halloween Horror Nights, Universal Studios has announced plans for The Walking Dead to become a permanent fixture at its Hollywood park as a new year-round attraction based on the hit AMC series.
IAAPA 2015: Sally reveals world-first Walking Dead attraction


Following great success at IAAPA 2014 with its Justice League animatronic reveal, the Sally Corporation has followed suit at this year’s event in Orlando, offering a sneak peek at its brand new Walking Dead attraction.
US$400m Vietnamese theme park complex set to open next year


Construction of a US$400m (£262m, €359m) theme park and leisure complex is progressing quickly in the popular Vietnamese destination of Halong Bay.
Walking Dead town used as visitor attraction listed on eBay


A development that has been drawing tourists from all over the world due to its connection with The Walking Dead has been listed for US$680,000 (€608,000, £442,000) on eBay, amid hopes a commercial buyer could capitalise and breathe new life into the community.
MORE NEWS
Warner Bros Discovery collaborates on upcoming Pompeii attraction
A new immersive attraction designed to transport visitors into the final hours of ancient Pompeii is preparing to open near the world-famous archaeological site in southern Italy.
Bob Rogers hands BRC to long-serving leadership team
Experience design company, BRC Imagination Arts, has completed a transition that sees founder Bob Rogers pass ownership of the business to four long-serving senior executives, while remaining actively involved with the company.
Rainer Maelzer joins Therme Group as chief entertainment officer
Rainer Maelzer, an experiential entertainment innovator, has been appointed chief entertainment officer by Therme Group.
Movie Park Germany reveals new Paramount attraction as part of its 30th anniversary celebrations
Movie Park Germany has opened a new Paramount Pictures-themed attraction as part of its 30th anniversary celebrations, using immersive storytelling and adaptive reuse to reinforce the park’s longstanding “Hollywood in Germany” positioning.
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Vekoma Rides has a large variety of coasters and attractions. [more...]
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iPlayCo was established in 1999. [more...]
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Iconic Liverpool attraction opens door to new operators
An opportunity to reimagine one of the UK’s most recognisable towers has been formally opened by Rivington Hark, as St Johns Beacon invites operators and partners to shape its next phase. [more...]
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