Waterworld: A Live Sea World Spectacular
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Waterworld: A Live Sea War Spectacular is an attraction based on the 1995 film Waterworld
found at Universal Studios Hollywood
(1995), Universal Studios Japan
(2001) and Universal Studios Singapore
(2010). The original attraction opened at the same time as the film. Although the film was considered by many to be a disappointment, the show was highly praised, winning a 1996 THEA award from the Themed Entertainment Association
. The attraction remains highly rated by park guests.
The attraction's story occurs after the events of the movie, beginning with Helen's return from "Dryland" to get her friends from the "Atoll", and includes the characters Helen, the Deacon, and the Mariner as well as several "Atollers" and "Smokers". The show is 16 minutes long and includes stunts on water, land, and overhead, supported by many pyrotechnic, flame, water, and other special effects, including the explosive crash landing of the seaplane (referred to as a "Skyboat" by the Deacon). The stunt-show's unique soundtrack was crafted from snips from the movie score.
The seating is in three sections of arena seating. The front seats are the "Soak Zones", which are the target of splashes from the Jet-Skis and various wet special effects.
As of 2006, the actors in the Hollywood version of the show introduce themselves at the end and give some background on what they've done in the past.
In September 2007, the Hollywood edition of the show became the first attraction to be operated using the virtual sound system
software SoundMan-Server from Richmond Sound Design
.
Waterworld
Waterworld is a 1995 post-apocalyptic science fiction film. The film was directed by Kevin Reynolds and co-written by Peter Rader and David Twohy. It is based on Rader's original 1986 screenplay and stars Kevin Costner, who also produced it. It was distributed by Universal Pictures...
found at Universal Studios Hollywood
Universal Studios Hollywood
Universal Studios Hollywood is a movie studio and theme park in the unincorporated Universal City community of Los Angeles County, California, United States. It is one of the oldest and most famous Hollywood movie studios still in use...
(1995), Universal Studios Japan
Universal Studios Japan
, located in Osaka, is one of four Universal Studios theme parks, owned and operated by USJ Co., Ltd. . The park is similar to Universal Orlando Resort, since it contains many of the same rides. Most visitors are Japanese tourists or tourists from other Asian countries such as Taiwan, Hong Kong,...
(2001) and Universal Studios Singapore
Universal Studios Singapore
Universal Studios Singapore is a theme park located within Resorts World Sentosa on Sentosa Island, Singapore. It was a key component of Genting's bid for the right to build Singapore's second integrated resort. On 8 December 2006, the Singapore government announced that the consortium had won the...
(2010). The original attraction opened at the same time as the film. Although the film was considered by many to be a disappointment, the show was highly praised, winning a 1996 THEA award from the Themed Entertainment Association
Themed Entertainment Association
The Themed Entertainment Association is an international non-profit association that represents creators, developers, designers and producers of themed entertainment...
. The attraction remains highly rated by park guests.
The attraction's story occurs after the events of the movie, beginning with Helen's return from "Dryland" to get her friends from the "Atoll", and includes the characters Helen, the Deacon, and the Mariner as well as several "Atollers" and "Smokers". The show is 16 minutes long and includes stunts on water, land, and overhead, supported by many pyrotechnic, flame, water, and other special effects, including the explosive crash landing of the seaplane (referred to as a "Skyboat" by the Deacon). The stunt-show's unique soundtrack was crafted from snips from the movie score.
The seating is in three sections of arena seating. The front seats are the "Soak Zones", which are the target of splashes from the Jet-Skis and various wet special effects.
As of 2006, the actors in the Hollywood version of the show introduce themselves at the end and give some background on what they've done in the past.
In September 2007, the Hollywood edition of the show became the first attraction to be operated using the virtual sound system
Sound system
-Technology:* Sound reinforcement system, a system for amplifying audio for an audience* A high fidelity, sound system intended for accurate reproduction of sound in the home...
software SoundMan-Server from Richmond Sound Design
Richmond Sound Design
Richmond Sound Design Ltd. is a theatre sound design and show control systems and software developer and manufacturer. It was founded in 1972 by Charlie Richmond. The company began as a manufacturer of specialty mixers and theatre sound design consoles...
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