China’s Studio City
People wait outside the Hollywood-themed Studio City casino-resort ahead of its opening Tuesday in Macau, which is trying to bounce back from a precipitous drop in gambling revenue.
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A security worker stands inside the Studio City casino ahead of its opening in Macau.
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Visitors walk inside the Studio City casino-resort in Macau. The $3.2-billion Hollywood-themed casino-resort is owned by Melco Crown Entertainment.
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A waiter gets glasses of water ready before a news conference ahead of the opening of the Studio City casino-resort in Macau.
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L.A.-like streetscapes are featured in the shopping area of the $3.2-billion Studio City casino-resort in Macau.
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The Studio City casino-resort in Macau has three distinct shopping galleries, two with L.A. flavor.
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An exterior view of China’s Studio City casino-resort in Macau.
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The Warner Bros. Fun Zone at the $3.2-billion Studio City casino-resort in Macau features Looney Tunes characters.
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The Warner Bros. Super Hero Action Arena attraction at the $3.2-billion Studio City casino-resort in Macau features members of the Justice League.
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The Warner Bros. Fun Zone at the Studio City casino-resort in Macau is a 40,000-square-foot indoor play area with rides for kids under 12.
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The Batman Dark Flight ride at the Studio City casino-resort in Macau is a 15-minute virtual flight through Gotham City, similar to Soarin’ Over California at Disney’s California Adventure.
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Entry to the House of Magic at the Studio City casino-resort in Macau. Guests enter a small pod and then must go through a mirrored maze to reach the first theater.
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Gary Goddard is the founder of Goddard Group. The company in North Hollywood did the master planning and exterior concept design for the Hollywood-themed Studio City casino-resort in Macau.
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