Construction Photos of the Transformers Ride at Universal Studios

The attraction is expected to open in 2012 at Universal Studios Hollywood. It replaces Backdraft and the Special Effects Stages. The ride will employ 3-D HD footage and animatronics.

Photos via Inside Universal.

Special Effects Stage to get updated and relocated

A rebooted version of the Special Effects Stage show reopening at Universal Studios Hollywood in June will pit classic movie-making techniques against cutting-edge digital technology, theme park officials said.

The 22-minute show will be co-hosted by a conservative, middle-aged tech guru and a fun-loving and quick-witted 20-something hipster who will demonstrate filmmaking special effects both old (rear-screen projection, forced perspective and matte imagery) and new (CGI, green screen, stop motion, motion capture and 3-D).

The television and movie theme park is moving the long-running special-effects show from a lower level sound stage (near the now-shuttered Backdraft attraction) to an upper-level theater to make room for the much-anticipated Transformers ride, scheduled to open in 2012.

Unlike the previous behind-the-scenes special-effects show, which shuttled audience members through three sets, the new show will take place in a single auditorium.

Via Universal Studios Hollywood - Official Facebook Page & LA Times