Skippy Posted November 13, 2005 Posted November 13, 2005 Does anyone know if Universal holds exclusive theme park rights to King Kong or if it would be possible for Paramount Parks to theme a ride after the Paramount Pictures remake of King Kong (1976)? It's sort of weird how Universal had theme park rights to Kong when only Warner Bros. and Paramount actually made movies Universal didn't even start planning their Kong remake with Peter Jackson untill 1996, when it got the axe, and was later resurrected a few years back. I would really like to see Kong in PKI, even if it was a hand-me-down from Universal (doubt that would ever happen)! Who knows, maybe there's a loophole that Paramount Parks can take advantage of to get Kong in the parks I may be wasting my time but would just like to find out anyway! Quote
flightoffear1996 Posted November 13, 2005 Posted November 13, 2005 Correct me if I am wrong but I believe that Kings Island has a Kong walk threw thing awhile back so I guess if they didn't loose those rights they could build a Kong ride. Quote
CoastersRZ Posted November 13, 2005 Posted November 13, 2005 I don`t recall a Kong walk through in recent seasons. I remember the Titanic exhibit, and I think a Stare Trek exhibit, both housed in a big bubble to the right of the main entrance, to the left of volunteer and human resources offices. Quote
specialk141 Posted November 13, 2005 Posted November 13, 2005 you're probably thinking of the "CONGO" movie experience, which was housed in the large bubble (laser tag arena) next to the old flight commander site.... it was here i beleive in maybe 1997 and featured a lot of props and mechanics from the movie, based on gorillas, if you've never seen... Quote
CoastersRZ Posted November 13, 2005 Posted November 13, 2005 Would make sense that it was Congo since that was a Paramount film. (The movie that Congo Falls recieved its name from after being renamed from Amazon Falls in 1999). Quote
flightoffear1996 Posted November 13, 2005 Posted November 13, 2005 you're probably thinking of the "CONGO" movie experience, which was housed in the large bubble (laser tag arena) next to the old flight commander site.... it was here i beleive in maybe 1997 and featured a lot of props and mechanics from the movie, based on gorillas, if you've never seen... Yea that is what I was thinking of. Quote
Gordon Bombay Posted November 13, 2005 Posted November 13, 2005 I agree with SKippy, it would be great to get a King Kong themed ride.....but I see Universal putting so much more into the idea if they have the rights as opposed to if Paramount Parks had them. Quote
Captain Nemo Posted November 13, 2005 Posted November 13, 2005 AH, The laser tag Arena. Now that brings back memories. I would do that every time I went to PKI. I don't remember any props in the arena. Quote
Scooby_Doo Posted November 13, 2005 Posted November 13, 2005 I know at one time paramount held the rights to King Kong but the funny thing is when Donkey Kong was released in the 80's universal tried to sue nintendo and it turns out universal didnt even own the rights. I hate the fact Universal took out the King Kong ride at Universal anyone hear that JAWS:the ride is getting closed in jan? Quote
Alien Seed Posted November 13, 2005 Posted November 13, 2005 It would be weird if Universal put in another Kong ride. They just demolished their old one to make room for the Revenge of the Mummy coaster. Quote
tubaman Posted November 13, 2005 Posted November 13, 2005 Stare Trek exhibit, both housed in a big bubble to the right of the main entrance, to the left of volunteer and human resources offices. I remember that. It was pretty cool. Quote
Captain Nemo Posted November 13, 2005 Posted November 13, 2005 Yeah, that ride was awsome. The best part was when Kong picked up the car you were in. PS- You are distracting me Tubaman Quote
TheKlockster Posted November 13, 2005 Posted November 13, 2005 They need a highly themed Donkey Kong ride at PKI. Quote
Captain Nemo Posted November 13, 2005 Posted November 13, 2005 That would be sweet. We would be in a barrel that rolls down a hill heading toward a person that looks like Mario. Quote
Gordon Bombay Posted November 13, 2005 Posted November 13, 2005 I know at one time paramount held the rights to King Kong but the funny thing is when Donkey Kong was released in the 80's universal tried to sue nintendo and it turns out universal didnt even own the rights. I hate the fact Universal took out the King Kong ride at Universal anyone hear that JAWS:the ride is getting closed in jan? I cant believe that! WHy are they removing it scoob? Isnt there a new Jaws movie coming out? Quote
TheKlockster Posted November 13, 2005 Posted November 13, 2005 Like I totally can't believe theyre like taking it out! Quote
Captain Nemo Posted November 13, 2005 Posted November 13, 2005 JAWS, that ride was ok. Only because I always sat in the seat where you could never see anything!!! Quote
Legend Rider Posted November 13, 2005 Posted November 13, 2005 JAWS, that ride was ok. Only because I always sat in the seat where you could never see anything!!! I sat in the fire seat, I was much younger, and I was terrified... the seat on the right got a lot of heat to it... just how you want to spend a hot July Florida day, getting even hotter... It was awesome though!! Quote
Captain Nemo Posted November 13, 2005 Posted November 13, 2005 The lines were HUGE on hot days. I am still yet to see Congo falls with a full queue. Quote
Legend Rider Posted November 13, 2005 Posted November 13, 2005 The lines were HUGE on hot days. I am still yet to see Congo falls with a full queue. I have yet to wait for a ride for more than an 30 minutes anywhere, where I was in control of choice of ride... and it wasnt an event... (SRM-2K3 - Legend, 75 minutes) Quote
RollerNut Posted November 13, 2005 Posted November 13, 2005 Well, they are other Paramount Movies that are used at Disney and Universal, it depends on the other companies involved with the movies. Lucasfilm did a Paramount movie but yet Paramount Parks doens't have the ride, US or Disney does. I think I am talking about Indiana Jones. Quote
Scooby_Doo Posted November 13, 2005 Posted November 13, 2005 I know at one time paramount held the rights to King Kong but the funny thing is when Donkey Kong was released in the 80's universal tried to sue nintendo and it turns out universal didnt even own the rights. I hate the fact Universal took out the King Kong ride at Universal anyone hear that JAWS:the ride is getting closed in jan? I cant believe that! WHy are they removing it scoob? Isnt there a new Jaws movie coming out? I dont know why its getting closed I know a lot of people are ****ed but yeah last I heard Jaws is getting remade and is due in theaters sometime after Jurassic Park 4 hits theaters so 2008 seems likely. Quote
KIBeast Posted November 13, 2005 Posted November 13, 2005 I'd like to see a King Kong based ride. Anyone have a suggestion as to what they could do? Quote
Gordon Bombay Posted November 13, 2005 Posted November 13, 2005 ^Highly themed family coaster made by Premeir rides Quote
Skippy Posted November 13, 2005 Author Posted November 13, 2005 Can anyone answer my question or does no one know where the theme park rights to Kong stand [Warner Bros. (1933), Paramount Pictures (1976), or Universal Studios (2005)]? I know Universal Studios Florida used to have a Kong ride (Kongfrontation) that was outstanding in the theme department (I really felt I was in 1933 New York City), and it was removed in 2004 to make way for Revenge of the Mummy (I don't like it as much)! I do know that the Kong portion featured in Universal Studios Hollywood's: Studio Tour, the inspiration for the Florida attraction, still resides on the tram tour today so they must have some rights. While Universal can undoubtedly make a better Kong attraction then Paramount, I would still love to see him in PKI! As for Universal Studios Florida's Jaws ride closing, it's a RUMOR! It is not closing and will open from it's current rehab on December 16th! - amityboattours.com I just thought of something reguarding War of the Worlds, why doesn't Paramount Parks just theme there attractions after the original movie? The original is just as good, if not better then Speilberg's version, and would easily make a good theme for a ride (a 50's setting with aliens would be awsome). I may be all alone on this though as I'm sure alot of you haven't seen the orginal and PKI probably will put that into account when considering something like this (even though the two films are way too similar to worry about that though)! Quote
Vortex Posted November 13, 2005 Posted November 13, 2005 Correct me if I am wrong but I believe that Kings Island has a Kong walk threw thing awhile back so I guess if they didn't loose those rights they could build a Kong ride. That was Congo not Kong. Quote
Vortex Posted November 13, 2005 Posted November 13, 2005 I know at one time paramount held the rights to King Kong but the funny thing is when Donkey Kong was released in the 80's universal tried to sue nintendo and it turns out universal didnt even own the rights. I hate the fact Universal took out the King Kong ride at Universal anyone hear that JAWS:the ride is getting closed in jan? Universal still has King Kong in Hollywood its part of their tram ride. Jaws is a very good ride I don't think it will be closed for long time just so they can paint and clean up some areas. Quote
Gordon Bombay Posted November 13, 2005 Posted November 13, 2005 Can anyone answer my question or does no one know where the theme park rights to Kong stand [Warner Bros. (1933), Paramount Pictures (1976), or Universal Studios (2005)]? I know Universal Studios Florida used to have a Kong ride (Kongfrontation) that was outstanding in the theme department (I really felt I was in 1933 New York City), and it was removed in 2004 to make way for Revenge of the Mummy (I don't like it as much)! I do know that the Kong portion featured in Universal Studios Hollywood's: Studio Tour, the inspiration for the Florida attraction, still resides on the tram tour today so they must have some rights. While Universal can undoubtedly make a better Kong attraction then Paramount, I would still love to see him in PKI! As for Universal Studios Florida's Jaws ride closing, it's a RUMOR! It is not closing and will open from it's current rehab on December 16th! - amityboattours.com I just thought of something reguarding War of the Worlds, why doesn't Paramount Parks just theme there attractions after the original movie? The original is just as good, if not better then Speilberg's version, and would easily make a good theme for a ride (a 50's setting with aliens would be awsome). I may be all alone on this though as I'm sure alot of you haven't seen the orginal and PKI probably will put that into account when considering something like this (even though the two films are way too similar to worry about that though)! Thats a good point about the original WOTW however, due to technicalitys paramount probably cant market it well. One of the things that best markets the new rides like IJ and TRTR is who starred in the movies.......people like Angelina Jolie and CHarlize THeron.......they can market the newer motion picture better because it has speildberg and cruises name on it. Most people probably dont know that the movie is based on a book and an earlier movie. If paramount were to theme a ride after the 1950's movie and Universal a ride after the newer one, UNiversal could probably come up with some claim like they own the rights to name an attraction after that movie franchise and thus Paramount could not create a themed ride. Quote
Skippy Posted November 13, 2005 Author Posted November 13, 2005 How about this loophole, both of the Paramount Pictures movies are titled The War of the Worlds while the Paramount television series was just called War of the Worlds Oh boy, not only am I off topic but I'm also sounding pretty stupid right now! I take it no one knows where the theme park rights to Kong stand Quote
Scooby_Doo Posted November 14, 2005 Posted November 14, 2005 Becareful Skippy thats what Universal said about the Kong attraction and yet it ended up closeing up.I was told by a skipper over at IOACentral that Jaws would close up when the first of the year comes.I hope not! As for Universal Studios Florida's Jaws ride closing, it's a RUMOR! It is not closing and will open from it's current rehab on December 16th! Quote
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