Thursday, April 10, 2025

2025 TCM Classic Film Festival & Universal Fan Fest Nights This April

 

Plan ahead this April as too big events are taking place. First we have the return of the 

Thursday, April 24 - Sunday, April 27, 2025
Select Theaters 
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"Over four packed days and nights, attendees will be treated to an extensive lineup of great movies, appearances by legendary stars and filmmakers, fascinating presentations and panel discussions, special events, and more."

We've covered it over the years and there's always a movie for someone or a classic with a special guest you want to see. Check out the schedule for a full list of what they have, which is a lot. They even have a showing of the original Mothra! 

Seriously, not many chances of seeing theses films on the big screen and if someone's taking their phone out at these screenings ask them, "Why the f**k are they even there?"

 

Then we have the answer to what would happen if our theme parks tried to be a little bit more like their Japanese counter-parts, which means a lot better. The Japanese parks, really just try hard, especially on Halloween. Anyway, let's see how the first  

April 25-May 18 Select Nights 
Universal Studios
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Multiple themes based on a well known movies, series, video/games or animes converge at night at Universal for these events. You get to experience special nights revolving around all of those different fandoms.

Good examples or close approximations would be how Universal transforms for Horror Nights. With different themed mazes. Then, there's stuff we've shown you from Disney's California Adventure and Japan theme parks where they change it up a bit and have specially themed characters show up. For Disney they have Marvel super heroes walking around and doing stunts. Japanese parks seems to change it up every year and bring characters and attractions from anime out more and have a ride based on their work for a limited time.

Check out all the different fandoms, not at all owned by Universal at the link above that goes into what activity there is in each area. There's something for everyone, including specialty food items to grab only while at Fan Fest Nights. I do want a Cardassian Dog: Hot Cheeto covered Korean-style Corn Dog with Yamok sauce, made with smoked gouda, nacho cheese, gochujang and jalapenos. They even got Vulcan food correct with it being Vegan.

Oh and if looking for deals. "Universal Studios Hollywood is offering guests a chance to experience two of the best days in L.A. with the purchase of a Buy A Day, Get A 2nd Day Free General Admission ticket, available for purchase from March 27 through August 13, 2025."