Fast & Furious: Supercharged - A Behind-the-Scenes Look at Universal Studios Hollywood's Newest Thrill Ride
Universal Studios Hollywood has unveiled behind-the-scenes footage of the highly anticipated "Fast & Furious-Supercharged" addition to its world-famous Studio Tour, which opened on June 25. This technologically advanced, epic ride brings the stars of the Fast & Furious series together in a groundbreaking mega-attraction, conceived as a new installment to the Fast & Furious films, exclusively at the Entertainment Capital of L.A.
A Sensory-Driven Experience
The behind-the-scenes video features franchise stars Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson, Michelle Rodriguez, and Tyrese Gibson, who share their insights into what the attraction offers, along with footage showcasing the intricate filming process of the never-before-seen extravaganza.
"I get the chance to become Luke Hobbs and kick ass…all in 3D," said Dwayne Johnson, expressing his excitement about the ride.
Michelle Rodriguez added, "This is going to be super special. [Visitors] are going to have the heat of fire flying at you. It's really a sensory-driven experience."
Tyrese Gibson emphasized the immersive nature of the experience, saying, "Everything about Universal Studios puts you in the driver's seat to really experience Hollywood."
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High-Octane Action and Cutting-Edge Technology
"Fast & Furious-Supercharged" is a high-octane, adrenaline-fueled thrill ride and the new grand finale to the world-famous Studio Tour. The dynamic hydraulic motion-based ride tells an original Fast & Furious story that fuses sophisticated hyper-realistic special effects with a state-of-the-art 3D audio system and 3D-HD imagery, projected onto the world's longest and most expansive 360-degree screen.
Visitors will feel as though they are traveling at speeds of up to 120mph on the ride. The hydraulic motion-based ride uses 3D audio and HD 3D imagery to project on what Universal says is the longest and most expansive 360-degree screen anywhere in the world.
Immersive 360-Degree Screen
Spanning nearly 400 feet in length to encircle Studio Tour guests within a newly constructed 65,000-square-foot structure on the legendary backlot, the sprawling custom-built screen will employ 34, 4K projectors and a sophisticated projection configuration system to envelop guests in unprecedented realism. Measuring 400ft (122m) in length, the 65,000sq ft (6,000sq m) structure makes use of 34, 4K projectors configured to envelop guests in a hyper-realistic scene. Coupled with an intense blend of thrilling visceral effects, "Fast & Furious-Supercharged" will take guests on a wild ride that begins the moment they board the Studio Tour.
Exclusive Content and Iconic Cars
Exclusive interstitial content - that was filmed with the cast members - is featured on the tram monitors, highlighting interactions as they engage guests en route to the ride's climatic scenes. Additional exclusive content - filmed with the cast members in 2014 - is featured on the tram ride’s monitors, highlighting interactions as they engage guests along the tour. Along the tram route and featured on the ride, sightings of numerous prop cars from the Fast & Furious series, including Dom's iconic Dodge Charger, enhance the story. En route to the ride, numerous prop cars from the Fast & Furious series, including Dom's iconic Dodge Charger, are on show.
A Revamped Studio Tour Experience
Universal Studios’ Hollywood Studio Tour is undergoing a major revamp, with additional plans to include refurbished tram vehicles, a night-time tour and the Fast & Furious tour finale.
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With a behind-the-scenes look at movie-making magic, plus blockbuster-themed detours along the way, the world-famous Studio Tour that snakes you through the back lots at Universal Studios Hollywood ranks as a must-do ride in California. Sure, it’s primarily a theme park ride, so you’re probably not going to see Brad Pitt strolling by, but you really do get to see the sets and learn about classics ranging from Frankenstein to Jaws. Then slip on 3D glasses as you drive into wraparound action, especially the technologically advanced Fast & Furious-Supercharged thrill ride -where make believe becomes reality as you’re placed into the action during a high-octane scene. The groundbreaking attraction, presented as the grand finale to the Studio Tour, catapults you into the high-stakes underground world of street racing at perceived speeds of more than 120 miles per hour per hour.
Another detour takes you into a 360-degree, 3D jungle that feels startlingly real, especially when King Kong emerges to battle dinosaurs-with your tram rocking and rolling in the middle of the brawl. Mellower sections of the tram tour wind through real sets of make-believe towns, cities, and suburban neighborhoods used in hundreds of films and TV shows, as well as original sets from major films like Psycho, Jaws, and War of the Worlds.
A $100 Million Investment in Thrills
While Universal has not commented on the cost of the attraction, it relies on similar technology to the previous King Kong version, which cost around US$100m (€88m, £65m) when it opened in 2010.
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