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    Resident Evil Arrives at Horror Unleashed Las Vegas

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    GLOBAL PHENOMENON RESIDENT EVIL INFECTS UNIVERSAL HORROR UNLEASHED IN AN ALL-NEW SUMMER HORROR EXPERIENCE

    Guests Can Test Their Survival Instincts, Meet Legendary Characters, Dine on Themed Food and Beverage and More
    LAS VEGAS (July 7, 2026) – Universal Horror Unleashed in Las Vegas is bringing the iconic world of Resident Evil to life in an all-new deadly takeover, inspired by Capcom’s global phenomenon. During this summer horror experience, guests will be immersed in fan-favorite moments, solve interactive puzzles, meet legendary characters and witness epic battles against the undead. Those brave enough can step inside the living nightmare and test their survival skills beginning July 9 through August 30, 2026, at the ultimate horror experience.

    As guests enter Universal Horror Unleashed, they’ll immediately be welcomed into the alternate world of Resident Evil and venture through six zones within the venue to help contain the outbreak that has taken over. Beginning their journey in Zone 1: Arrival, they are greeted with a battered “Welcome to Raccoon City” sign. As emergency lights flash, police scramble to contain the rapidly spreading outbreak caused by Umbrella Corporation’s T-Virus. From there, fans move to Zone 2: Mission, where they arrive at the Raccoon City Police Department, ready to solve a series of interactive puzzles. As they race against the clock, they’ll enter Zone 3: Infection, where they must enter the heart of the infected zone – a quarantined spot in Raccoon City where the last remaining citizens have transformed into ravenous, flesh-eating zombies. Amid the chaos, they’ll see familiar faces like the infamous Ada Wong.

    Pushing through the outbreak, they’ll enter Zone 4: Combat and come face-to-face with iconic characters from the Resident Evil franchise, including Claire Redfield, Jill Valentine and Leon S. Kennedy. As terror turns into adrenaline, guests will be at the forefront of the battles between these heroic characters, surrounding zombies and notorious villains. Once the dust settles, guests will be invited to take photos and interact with the characters. As they approach Zone 5: Escape, guests enter the final stretch of their journey, where they must survive the final mission.
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    Those who survive will enter Zone 6: Aftermath, where they can step inside Umbrella Corporation and dine on limited-time themed food and cocktails for purchase inspired by the T-Virus and its mutations – but they must be on the lookout, as they never know who may emerge around the corner…
    Guests can experience Resident Evil as part of General Admission to Universal Horror Unleashed. To purchase tickets and learn more, click here. For the latest information, visit UniversalHorrorUnleashed.com or follow on Facebook, X, Instagram, TikTok or YouTube.
     
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    About Universal Horror Unleashed
    Universal Horror Unleashed is the first-ever, year-round horror entertainment experience created by the masters of horror at Universal Destinations & Experiences. Located at the AREA15 District in Las Vegas, Universal Horror Unleashed presents a nightmarish spectacle featuring live entertainment with four themed immersive areas set in an abandoned production warehouse, plus four terrifying film-quality haunted mazes: “Universal Monsters,” “Blumhouse’s The Exorcist: Believer,” “The Texas Chainsaw Massacre,” and “Scarecrow: The Reaping.” The horror extends to the food and beverage offerings, with themed bars and food locations serving craft cocktails and themed bites in select areas, and a retail location with unique collectible merchandise and more. To learn more about Universal Horror Unleashed in Las Vegas, visit UniversalHorrorUnleashed.com.

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    Coca-Cola FIFA World Cup 2026 Watch Parties with the Whales at SeaWorld San Diego

    Coca-Cola welcomes soccer fans to join together this summer for FIFA World Cup 2026 Watch Parties with the Whales at SeaWorld San Diego’s Orca Stadium.

    This is a Watch Party like never before that combines the excitement of the tournament, ice-cold Coca-Cola refreshment and the joy of orcas for a one-of-a-kind experience!
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    Come early for soccer activations, photo ops and limited release event premiums while supplies last. (One per person.) You could get something different at each match!

    See a full schedule of planned events below.

    Events are included with Park General Admission.
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    Schedule:
    Semi-finals July 14, 10AM Coca-Cola Activation Starts, 12PM Match Starts
    Finals July 19, 10AM Coca-Cola Activation Starts, 12PM Match Starts
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    Midsummer Scream Reveals Most Ambitious Hall of Shadows EVER for 2026!

    MIDSUMMER SCREAM REVEALS
    MOST AMBITIOUS HALL OF SHADOWS EVER
    FOR 2026

    “Descent Into Darkness” Beckons Guests to Explore Renowned Dark Zone Featuring an Incredible Variety of Haunted Attractions, Halloween Displays, Photo Ops, and Live Entertainment
    Passes Now on Sale!
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    LONG BEACH, CA — The massive Hall of Shadows dark zone returns to Midsummer Scream, the world’s largest Halloween and horror convention, featuring a monstrous array of haunted attractions, photo ops, and live entertainment August 7 to August 9 at the Long Beach Convention Center. Passes for this year’s show are on sale now at MidsummerScream.com.

    With the 2026 Hall of Shadows theme of “    Descent Into Darkness,” guests are invited to venture beyond the veil into a world of perpetual nightfall, where the most ambitious collection of haunted attractions in Midsummer Scream’s history have been assembled. Creating the entry portal experience this year is Eulogy Collective, Southern California’s only year-round haunted attraction. With each step deeper into the hall, guests will encounter vignettes and characters from its various seasonal overlays, each more twisted and macabre than the other.

    Universal Horror Unleashedis bringing the heat from Las Vegas with a terrifying character encounter that marks the attraction’s blood-soaked debut at Midsummer Scream. Guests will get up-close-and-personal with some of the attraction’s most infamous icons.

    Lionsgate Entertainmentreturns for their third year with an all-new walk-through attraction, inviting guests deep into the woods, where they’ll come face-to-face with an ancient evil.

    All passes for Midsummer Scream include admission to every attraction in the Hall of Shadows. Guests holding Gold Bat VIP credentials will enjoy priority access to most attractions in the Hall of Shadows, bypassing General Admission standby queues. Hall of Shadows will be open to guests all three days of Midsummer Scream — Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, August 7 to August 9.

    “I sound like a broken record every summer,” says     Rick West, Co-Founder and Creative Director of Midsummer Scream. “But yet again, this year’s Hall of Shadows is absolutelythe most intense and ambitious lineup of haunts and attractions we’ve ever assembled at Midsummer Scream. It’s so exciting to welcome the team from Universal Horror Unleashed — this is the first time we’ve hosted an attraction from Las Vegas; a very important bridge between the SoCal and Southern Nevada haunt communities. Of course, we’re also thrilled to have Lionsgate returning with a brand-new walk-through for fans to experience. Our friends at Eulogy Collective will set the tone for everyone’s descent into the darkness and fog-filled belly of the beast, where fans will find more than 15 unique attractions created by some of the most talented haunters anywhere in the world.”

    Within the darkened expanse of the Hall of Shadows, guests can explore an incredible assortment of haunted attractions, chilling displays, thrilling photo ops, and live entertainment that include:
    •  A visit to the Hawkins National Laboratory for some photographic fun provided by Rawl of the Dead
    •  A terrifying witch hunt through a cursed forest led by H&L’s Realm of Horror
    •  Kooky, spooky home haunt fun with the return of Clowns v Skeletons
    •  A shot of fear and a round of terror as guests explore a ramshackle Floridian distillery presented by Straite to Hale
    •  The eerie, hallowed grounds of a long-forgotten Celtic graveyard known as The Haunt With No Name… Yet
    •  The Magic of the Jack O’Lanterns Bar, serving up spooky libations for guests 21 and older, in the glow of dozens of grinning gourds, courtesy of Thirteenth Floor Entertainment
    •  A blood-sucking horde hidden away for generations within a dilapidated manor fromFear Farm
    •  Another go-around with your favorite soapy and sudsy monsters from The Haunted Carwash
    •  A totally tubular romp through an old movie theater showcasing some of the best horror flicks of the 1980s, presented by The Dreich Society
    •  A chilling exploration through whisper-filled halls of the Shadows Hollow Asylum, created by Realm of Shadow
    •  The continued twisted cinematic misadventures of Sid from Toy Story, from Monclova Media Group
    •  And an abandoned old morgue where forgotten souls refuse to decay in silence, from Black Casket Productions.

    The Decayed Brigadereturns to Long Beach with three days of slider exhibitions that must be seen to be believed. Fans of all ages gather each year in the Hall of Shadows to witness this epic display of inhuman agility and terrifying precision. Midsummer Scream guests can catch this world-class sliding team on Friday night, followed by three shows daily both Saturday and Sunday.

    All of this and more await within the fog-filled corridors of the Hall of Shadows, as fans dying to get in pry open the doors to Midsummer Scream the evening of Friday August 7, in Long Beach.

    Guests will want to plan their weekend in advance -- “like” panels and presentations, as well as attractions they’re interested in, connect with fellow fans, and browse hundreds of vendors with the official     Midsummer Scream app, now available as a free download in the Apple and Android stores.

    For breaking information about Midsummer Scream, sign up for our digital newsletter at MidsummerScream.com. Follow us on Instagram and Facebook by searching     @midsummerscream.

    About Midsummer Scream
    Midsummer Scream is presented by David Markland (Co-Founder/Executive Director), Gary Baker (Co-Founder/Executive Producer), Claire Dunlap(Co-Founder/Producer), and Rick West (Co-Founder/Creative Director). Their goal is to showcase the diversity of Southern California’s haunt and horror communities as a welcoming beacon for fans around the world to converge on Los Angeles for a weekend of excitement, networking, and non-stop spooky fun.
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    Halloween Horror Nights Unleashes Hellraiser, Transporting Guests Into a Dark Realm of Pain and Pleasure In All-New Haunted Houses

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    For The First Time, Halloween Horror Nights Unleashes Hellraiser, Transporting Guests Into a Dark Realm of Pain and Pleasure with Pinhead and the Cenobites, In All-New Haunted Houses Based on the Original Hellraiser Trilogy at Universal Studios Hollywood and Universal Orlando Resort
     
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    Universal City, Calif., Orlando, Fla. (June 30, 2026) – Halloween Horror Nights tempts guests to step beyond the threshold of pain and pleasure with all-new haunted houses inspired by the first three Hellraiser films that forever changed the genre. This terrifying new experience will transport fans into the twisted world first brought to life by Clive Barker, where desire, suffering and the unknown collide, beginning Friday, August 28 at Universal Orlando Resort and Thursday, September 3 at Universal Studios Hollywood.
     
    Since its debut in 1987, Hellraiser has become one of horror’s most influential franchises, introducing audiences to the chilling mythology of the Lament Configuration puzzle box – which, when solved, opens a portal to another dimension inhabited by the ritualistically torturous beings, the Cenobites, and their leader, the iconic Pinhead. Known for blending psychological horror with graphic imagery and philosophical themes of pain and desire, Hellraiser helped redefine supernatural horror and cemented its place as a cult classic that continues to inspire filmmakers and haunt audiences worldwide.
    Now, for the first time at Halloween Horror Nights, guests will experience this nightmare personally in haunted houses on both coasts that draw from the first three films: Hellraiser, Hellbound: Hellraiser II and Hellraiser III: Hell on Earth. Additionally, legendary Pinhead actor Doug Bradley will reprise his character and lend his voice to both haunted houses in Hollywood and Orlando.
     
    The terrifying experience begins as guests enter the iconic Lament Configuration puzzle box, unwittingly summoning the Cenobites and opening a gateway to a diabolical dimension where unspeakable horrors await. From the shadowy attic in Frank Cotton’s family home where he was first cast to Hell, to the disturbing Channard Institute where the legendary box lures guests with its promise of forbidden pleasures, fans will encounter haunting moments and settings from the Hellraiser franchise at every turn. Their unnerving journey ultimately lands them in The Labyrinth where Pinhead and the Cenobites lie in wait for new souls to torment for eternity.
     
    New limited-release merchandise inspired by the Hellraiser haunted house, including a T-shirt and a Pinhead acrylic figure which can be added to the separately sold Infernal Carnival collectible display, are now available at Universal Orlando Resort and Universal Studios Hollywood and will launch tomorrow, Wednesday, July 1 at 9am PST on shopUniversal.com.
     
    Additional event details, including new haunted houses coming to Universal Studios Hollywood and Universal Orlando Resort, will be revealed soon.
     
    Halloween Horror Nights runs select nights at Universal Orlando Resort, beginning Friday, August 28 through Sunday, November 1, and at Universal Studios Hollywood from Thursday, September 3 through Sunday, November 1. Event tickets for both theme parks are on sale now, with additional products coming soon for Universal Orlando Resort, including this year's four Frequent Fear Pass options (Rush of Fear, Frequent Fear, Frequent Fear Plus and Ultimate Fear) that will allow guests to experience the horror again and again. For more information and to purchase tickets, visit www.HalloweenHorrorNights.com.
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    Project Purple Becomes Tallest Structure at Six Flags Great Adventure

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    PROJECT PURPLE BECOMES TALLEST STRUCTURE AT SIX FLAGS GREAT ADVENTURE, REACHING 315 FEET
     
    Massive 2027 roller coaster continues to rise above the Jackson skyline and is on track to become one of the tallest roller coasters in the world
    JACKSON, N.J. — June 22, 2026 -- A new giant is rising over Six Flags Great Adventure.
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    Project Purple has officially reached 315 feet, making it the tallest structure currently standing at the park and marking another major milestone in the construction of the highly anticipated 2027 roller coaster.
    Visible from miles away, the massive attraction now dominates the skyline as crews continue work on what will become one of the tallest roller coasters in the world. Guests visiting the park this summer can watch the structure grow week by week as construction progresses toward its final height.

    "Project Purple is already making a statement," said Ryan Eldredge, Director of Sales and Marketing at Six Flags Great Adventure. "At 315 feet tall and still climbing, guests can watch history being built in real time. Every new piece of track and support brings us one step closer to unveiling a coaster that will redefine thrills not just for Great Adventure, but for the entire industry."

    Construction is expected to continue throughout 2026, with additional milestones and details to be announced in the coming months.

    For more information and future Project Purple updates, visit SixFlags.com/GreatAdventure.
     
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    ABOUT SIX FLAGS GREAT ADVENTURE
    Six Flags Great Adventure is one of the Northeast's premier entertainment destinations, featuring a world-class theme park, Hurricane Harbor New Jersey, Wild Safari and Savannah Sunset Resort and Spa. Home to award-winning attractions including Nitro, El Toro and Jersey Devil Coaster, the park offers thrills for every age, from family-friendly rides and two dedicated children's areas to seasonal events, live entertainment, shopping and diverse dining experiences. New for 2026, Shoreline Pier at The Boardwalk brings five attractions, games, dining and entertainment to a nostalgic seaside-inspired setting. Wild Safari, one of the largest safari parks outside of Africa, offers guests an up-close look at more than 1,200 animals from around the world, while Hurricane Harbor New Jersey features more than 25 water attractions for families and thrill-seekers alike. For more information, visit www.sixflags.com/greatadventure.

    SIX FLAGS ENTERTAINMENT CORPORATION
    Six Flags Entertainment Corporation (NYSE: FUN) is North America’s largest regional amusement-resort operator with 20 amusement parks, 14 water parks and nine resort properties across 13 states in the U.S., Canada and Mexico. The Company also manages an amusement park in Saudi Arabia. Focused on its purpose of creating FUN, thrills and a lifetime of memories, Six Flags provides immersive entertainment to millions of guests every year with world-class coasters, themed rides, thrilling water parks, resorts and a portfolio of beloved intellectual property such as Looney Tunes®, DC Comics® and PEANUTS®.

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    Legendary Director John Carpenter Returns to Midsummer Scream

    LEGENDARY DIRECTOR JOHN CARPENTER RETURNS TO MIDSUMMER SCREAM AUGUST 7-9
    WITH     CATHEDRAL HIS LANDMARK DEBUT GRAPHIC NOVEL AND COMPANION ALBUM

    Acclaimed Producer and CATHEDRAL Co-Author Sandy King To Host VIP Listening Party on
    Friday, August 7 
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    LOS ANGELES, CA -- Midsummer Scream, the world's largest Halloween and horror convention, today announced that legendary filmmaker John Carpenter will return to the Long Beach Convention Center, August 7–9, 2026 celebrating two landmark creative works releasing simultaneously this August: CATHEDRAL, his debut original graphic novel, and the companion album of the same name.
     
    CATHEDRAL is co-authored with Sandy King, acclaimed producer, editor, and CEO of Storm King Comics, Carpenter’s wife, longtime creative partner, and the first woman to found a comic publishing house. CATHEDRAL the graphic novel publishes August 4 via Storm King Comics; the album arrives August 7 on Sacred Bones Records which is the same day Midsummer Scream opens its doors. The dual release marks the first time in Carpenter's storied five-decade career that he has written an original graphic novel, representing his most ambitious cross-medium project to date.
     
    "Midsummer Scream is exactly the right place to unleash CATHEDRAL on the world,” commented John Carpenter. “These monsters have been living in my head long enough.  I can't wait to share them with the fans who will truly appreciate what we've created."
     
    Sandy King added, “There's no better audience than the Midsummer Scream crowd to be the first to experience CATHEDRAL. This is a community that lives for horror done right, and John and I are thrilled to bring this nightmare to them first."
     
    A propulsive horror story, it centers on an abandoned cathedral in downtown Los Angeles concealing a centuries-old evil. When a police officer is murdered at the site, Lieutenant Christine Marks and her detectives descend into its catacombs  and into a nightmare they may not survive. The book is also co-written with Sean Sobczak, with illustrations by Federico De Luca and Luis Guaragna, and lettering by Marshall Dillon. The companion album, created by Carpenter with longtime musical collaborators Cody Carpenter (synths) and Daniel Davies (guitar), functions as both a standalone record and a chapter-by-chapter score to the graphic novel. Leaning into a heavier sonic palette than the trio's acclaimed Lost Themes series, Carpenter has described CATHEDRAL as "kind of our first heavy metal album." The debut single, "Lord of the Underground," is available now and fans can pre-order the book at https://johncarpenterscathedral.com.
     
    VIP LISTENING PARTY
    FRIDAY, AUGUST 7
    On Friday evening, August 7, Midsummer Scream will host a listening party for CATHEDRAL the album, kicking off with an exclusive VIP portion. The first hour (7pm-8pm) of the event is reserved strictly for a select group of pre-purchasers, featuring a special appearance by Storm King Comics CEO Sandy King. During this exclusive window, Sandy will share the definitive story behind the project - from the dream that inspired it to its evolution as a groundbreaking cross-medium work.
     
    To secure your spot for this exclusive VIP portion, be one of the first 50 attendees to visit the Storm King booth and purchase the bundle, which includes an exclusive access credential for the special presentation for purchaser and guest. Following this initial hour, the room will open to all Midsummer Scream attendees to join the listening party for the remainder of the evening.
     
    GRAPHIC NOVEL & ALBUM SIGNING WITH JOHN CARPENTER
    SATURDAY, AUGUST 8
    On Saturday, August 8, John Carpenter will appear at the Storm King Comics booth on the convention showfloor to sign copies of CATHEDRAL the graphic novel and album, a rare opportunity for fans to meet the director in person. Sandy King and additional Storm King talent will be on hand throughout the weekend. 
     
    “CRAFTING FEAR” PANEL WITH SANDY KING CARPENTER
    SUNDAY, AUGUST 9
    On Sunday, August 9, acclaimed producer Sandy King will headling “Crafting Fear: The Invisible Architects of Horror,” a deep-dive panel exploring the unsung artistry behind modern genre filmmaking. Moderated by Jim Branscome (film programmer for Cinematic Void and the American Cinematheque), the discussion will feature panelist insights from Sandy Kin, Editor Jeremy Cohen (Over Your Dead Body), and Composer Samuel Jones (Didn’t Die).
    A valid Midsummer Scream admission is required to attend all the events listed above. 
     
    About John Carpenter
    John Carpenter is an influential filmmaker, screenwriter, producer, and composer whose work has shaped modern horror and genre cinema for decades. A graduate of the USC School of Cinema, he first gained attention with Dark Starbefore breaking through with Halloween in 1978, which became the most profitable independent film of its time and launched a landmark franchise. His directing credits include The Fog, The Thing, Escape From New York, Big Trouble In Little China, They Live, Christine, Prince of Darkness, In the Mouth of Madness, Vampires, and Escape from L.A. He is also an acclaimed composer whose debut non-soundtrack album Lost Themes (2014) earned international acclaim. CATHEDRAL — his first original graphic novel and its companion album — arrive in August 2026. He lives in Hollywood with his wife and producing partner, Sandy King.
     
    About Sandy King
    Writer, producer, and CEO of Storm King Productions, Sandy King has produced films including They Live and John Carpenter’s Vampires, In The Mouth of Madness and television including the Universal series “Suburban Screams.” Her Signal Award-winning podcast “Roanoke Falls” earned two Signal Awards, and she received a 2026 Bram Stoker Award nomination for Superior Achievement in a Graphic Novel. The first woman to found a comic publishing house, King launched Storm King Comics in 2012, home to the award-winning Asylumseries, the multiple award-winning Tales for a HalloweeNightanthologies, and the graphic novel lines Tales of Science Fiction, Night Terrors, and Dark & Twisted. She is co-author of CATHEDRALalongside John Carpenter and Sean Sobczak.
     
    About Storm King Comics
    Storm King Comics, formed in 2012 as a division of Storm King Productions, is headed by writer, producer, and editor Sandy King. Alongside her husband, director John Carpenter, King has built Storm King into a celebrated publisher of horror and science fiction comics, including John Carpenter’s Asylum, the award-winning John Carpenter’s Tales for a HalloweeNight, and John Carpenter’s Tales of Science Fiction, as well as imprints Dark & Twisted, John Carpenter’s Night Terrors, and John Carpenter Presents Storm Kids. stormkingcomics.com
     
    About Midsummer Scream
    Midsummer Scream is the world's largest Halloween and horror convention, held annually at the Long Beach Convention Center. Presented by David Markland (Co-Founder/Executive Director), Gary Baker (Co-Founder/Executive Producer), Claire Dunlap (Co-Founder/Producer), and Rick West (Co-Founder/Creative Director), the event showcases the diversity of Southern California’s haunt and horror community, welcoming fans from around the world for a weekend.