Ladywriter 7,783 Report post Posted June 1, 2008 'Back to Future' set, King Kong exhibit, video vault destroyed UNIVERSAL CITY, California - A fire at Universal Studios on Sunday destroyed a set from "Back to the Future," the King Kong exhibit and a video vault containing more than 40,000 videos and reels. Los Angeles County fire Captain Frank Reynoso says the blaze broke out just before dawn on a backlot stage at the 400-acre property. The fire has been contained. Officials say the iconic courthouse square from "Back to the Future," has been destroyed, and the famous clocktower that enabled star Michael J. Fox's character to time travel has been damaged. NBC Universal President and Chief Operating Officer Ron Meyer says 40,000 to 50,000 videos and reels were damaged in the video vault, but there are duplicates in a different location. The King Kong exhibit is a stop on the studio's tram tour where the giant ape bellows at passengers and artificial banana scent fills the area, studio spokesman Eliot Sekuler said. Los Angeles County Fire Inspector Daryl Jacobs said at least one building had burned and as many as three blocks of movie facades were destroyed. Look at the flowers Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dubird 6,815 Report post Posted June 2, 2008 Wow, that sucks. I remember seeing those when I went there in jr. high one summer. Yesterday was the deadline for all complaints! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ladywriter 7,783 Report post Posted June 2, 2008 I'm sure they're insured out the wazoo Look at the flowers Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pchan 5,162 Report post Posted June 2, 2008 Yeah, it started sometime last night or something ... sad, waste of money ehh. I am putting myself to the fullest possible use, which is all I think that any conscious entity can ever hope to do. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
