Specifically, folks like Morgan believed that audiences would be enamored with and even relate to the darker sensibilities of figures like Dracula and The Wolfman, especially compared to the perfect physicality and heroics of typical Marvel superheroes. In November 2015, the key creative personnel behind what would become the Dark Universe explained to Variety the underlying appeal of relaunching these characters as scarier superheroes. However, Dracula Untold would later be discarded entirely, leaving The Mummy as the undisputed kick-off point to this saga. Additionally, a knowledgeable vampire character portrayed by Charles Dance was also seen as having the potential to be this franchise’s equivalent to Nick Fury. However, a few months later, some rumors emerged suggesting that the October 2014 title Dracula Untold had been tweaked in post-production to include a new ending that would allow the Luke Evans version of Dracula to be incorporated into the planned slate of Universal Monsters titles. It is the perfect combination of fantasy, nostalgia, and adventure.'Īnd in keeping with those themes, Sakamoto said they created Penelope to reflect the overall aesthetic and its world view. 'She embodies the spirit of the ingenious women from the industrial age who have imagined and developed inventions that have changed the world.At the time, the initial plan was for a rebooted take on The Mummy to kick off this new, still yet-to-be-titled cinematic universe in April 2016. The structural shapes and rich palette from the Victorian Steampunk genre evokes exactly the type of experience we wanted to create for our guests.

And he confirmed that the daily confections featured in the glass cases of the confectionary are unique to this location, with some flavors only available at Universal Studios Hollywood.Īsked about leaning into this particularly inventive style of theming, Sakamoto said, 'Research led to a discovery of the Steampunk era which stood out with its rebellious spirit of creation and industrial influences. 'The steampunk maquettes were curated to fit with the story and vibe of the space,'Sakamoto explained. The Toothsome Chocolate Emporium & Savory Feast Kitchen at Universal CityWalk in Hollywood

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