Universal CityWalk(R) Welcomes Michael Jackson Madame Tussauds Figure Exclusively on Display at Cinemas

Universal CityWalk(R) Welcomes Michael Jackson Madame Tussauds Figure Exclusively on Display at Cinemas

UNIVERSAL CITY, Calif., Oct. 26 /PRNewswire/ -- Universal CityWalk®, in partnership with Madame Tussauds Hollywood, will roll out the red carpet for a $350,000 Michael Jackson wax figure which will be exclusively on display for one night only at the Universal CityWalk Cinemas to coincide with the world-wide movie release of "This is It," on Tuesday, October 27.

Michael Jackson fans will be able to pose for photos with the lifelike Madame Tussauds wax figure, which features an authentic costume from the planned "This is It" concert tour.

"This is It" screenings will begin at 9:00 pm at the Universal CityWalk Cinemas and the film will be exhibited on multiple screens. The film features a compilation of rehearsal, behind-the-scenes and other footage of the pop legend preparing for the "This is It" concert series, which had been scheduled for a 100 performance run in London.

The Jackson likeness was created in Madame Tussauds' London Studios and features creative input provided by the pop star himself. The figure recently arrived in Hollywood and is displayed daily at Madame Tussauds located at 6933 Hollywood Blvd.

For information about CityWalk or to purchase movie tickets, please visit www.CityWalkHollywood.com.

Universal Studios Hollywood, The Entertainment Capital of L.A.(SM), includes a full-day, movie-based theme park and Studio Tour; the CityWalk entertainment, shopping and dining complex; the Universal CityWalk Cinemas; and the Gibson Amphitheatre concert and special event venue. The theme park features such groundbreaking attractions as "Revenge of the Mummy(SM) - The Ride," "Shrek 4-D(TM)," "Jurassic Park® - The Ride," the world-renowned Studio Tour, which takes guests behind-the-scenes of such landmark TV, movie locations and sets such as Steven Spielberg's "War of the Worlds." Universal CityWalk features over 60 entertainment-themed restaurants, nightclubs, shops and dynamic entertainment options. Universal CityWalk Cinemas, offering the best movie-going experience in Los Angeles, features 19 screens including one of Southern California's largest IMAX® venues and newly renovated stadium-style seating.

Universal Studios Hollywood is a unit of Universal Parks & Resorts, a division of NBC Universal.

About Madame Tussauds

Madame Tussauds Hollywood, opened earlier this year, is the 9th museum in the Madame Tussauds world-wide portfolio, joining other locations in London, Amsterdam, Las Vegas, New York, Hong Kong, Shanghai, Washington, DC, and Berlin. 2009 also marks the 200th anniversary of Madame Tussauds which has played host to over one half Billion guests. www.madametussauds.com

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CONTACT: Lupe Franco-Butler of Universal Studios Hollywood,
+1-818-622-9504, lupe.franco-butler@nbcuni.com

Web Site: http://www.citywalkhollywood.com/

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