Largman tapped as Universal Creative VP

LargmanUniversal Studios Hollywood has upped its chief theme park ride and CityWalk attraction developer Chip Largman to senior VP, Universal Creative.Largman recently oversaw the addition of Peter Jackson's "King Kong 360 3-D" to the park to replace the "King Kong" attraction that was destroyed in the studio's backlot fire in 2008.The Visual Effects Society awarded the ride "Outstanding Visual Effects in a Special Venue Project," a first for a theme park attraction.Largman's other recent projects include CityWalk's "5 Towers" outdoor concert venue that opened this summer.He's currently shepherding the "Transformers: The Ride 3D" ride, based on Paramount and Hasbro's franchise, helmed by Michael Bay, who is consulting on the project. Ride opens next spring."We are very pleased to recognize Chip with this much deserved promotion," said Mark Woodbury, president of Universal Creative for Universal Parks & Resorts. "His extensive experience and reputation in themed entertainment production, creative development and strategic planning make him an invaluable asset to our company as we continue to build cutting edge rides and attractions that maximize our brand positioning as the entertainment capital of L.A. and deliver an original and authentic Hollywood entertainment experience."Largman joined Universal in 1987 as project manager working on the team responsible for designing and building the Universal Studios Florida theme park. He most recently was VP of Universal Creative.Before Universal, Largman served as executive producer of the 1984 Democratic National Convention and the 1986 Statue of Liberty Centennial Celebration. Contact Marc Graser at marc.graser@variety.com

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