Dream Center Shanghai (by DreamWorks)
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...and the same in Russia. Press articles always refer to 'DreamWorks theme parks' but these are indoor entertainment centers with cinemas and maybe the occasional Shrek running around. Theme park no no.

DreamWorks Animation SKG Inc. is partnering with Regions GC to open new theme parks in Russia. After confirming plans to build a theme park in Shanghai by 2016, the studio released a statement today detailing its future collaboration with the property development and management firm to develop, what it promises to be, Europe’s largest year round indoor entertainment zone in three major cities: Moscow, St. Petersburg and Yekaterinburg.

Found here:
http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/new...e-parks-421900

Asked about DreamWorks project, the Wall Street Journal reported that Disney CEO Robert Iger declared that “[DreamWorks Park] is not being characterized as a theme park and the investment is nothing close to what it would take to build a theme park." Shanghai Disneyland total investment cost is estimated at US$ 4.4 billion.

Source:
http://www.traveldailynews.asia/news...te-with-disney

@Unregistered, you are quite right. Once it is confirmed that the entertainment center will have no theme park elements in it, the thread will be removed, or locked.

In my opinion it shouldn't be here in the board if it's not a theme park!

Artwork here:


Source:
http://www.globaltimes.cn/content/725602.shtml

Theme Park?

Hmm. I doubt to see a roller-coaster there!

Source:
http://ir.dreamworksanimation.com/releases.cfm

Oriental DreamWorks' plan and logo — a panda sitting on a red moon fishing for dreams — was unveiled by Zhengsheng Yu, Secretary of Shanghai Municipal Committee of the CPC; Zheng Han, Deputy Secretary of Shanghai Municipal Committee of the CPC & Mayor of Shanghai Municipality; and Pimin Zhang, Deputy Director-General of the State Administration of Radio Film and Television of China. For the first time, representatives of Oriental DreamWorks discussed future business plans. Oriental DreamWorks intends to principally engage in content production and its derivative industries, and the joint venture's partners also intend to develop "Dream Center," an integrated tourism destination that will be located in Xuhui Binjiang.

The parties also announced that "Dream Center," a must-see cultural and entertainment destination for tourists and Shanghai citizens alike will open in 2016. With an investment exceeding ￥20 billion, "Dream Center" will be built on a T-shaped block in Xuhui Riverside. Plans feature designs from a number of international architectural masters and incorporate a series of theaters, cinemas, creative enterprises, tourist attractions, restaurants and commercial facilities. "Dream Center," together with the neighboring "Media Port of the West Riverbank," will create Shanghai's new landmark: a world-class cultural destination that is envisioned to be comparable to New York's Broadway and London's West End.

Oriental DreamWorks, housed in Xuhui, is intended to represent China's largest and most advanced animation production base. A dream-themed, multi-cultural entertainment center named "Dream Center" will also be created in Xuhui. "Dream Center" will encapsulate the core values of the "New Shanghai culture" of the 21st century and creatively raise the concept of an "Oriental paradise for all dream seekers." The parties plan to employ the world's top architects and designers to complete the intricate design of "Dream Center," incorporating the use of plants and the elements of water, mud, coal, and oil that are located along the Xuhui Riverside. The intention is to achieve a seamless transition between old and new buildings and traditional and modern styles. The development will feature first-class facilities, providing unique experiences and leading-edge cultural trends in Shanghai. The development will include "Dream Walk," the world's largest IMAX screen, to be used for high-profile film premieres and events, as well as a central theater area and an interactive animation exhibition. With multiple waterfront hotels and restaurants, high-quality shopping areas, galleries and studios, cafes, restaurants and bars, "Dream Center" will truly have something for everyone.

Ruigang Li, Chairman, China Media Capital, commented, "The historical context and urban characteristics of Xuhui Riverside, together with the inspiration and international connections of DreamWorks Animation, is certain to become a focus of China and the entire world. We believe that the restructuring of Shanghai's cultural industries will benefit from these plans, giving us a unique advantage thanks to this unprecedented global vision."

According to the Xuhui District government, the 8.4 km Huangpu Riverside is the only large-scale waterfront area available for further development in downtown Shanghai. As Dream Center, Dragon Gallery of Contemporary Art, Yu Deyao Museum and other cultural construction projects have been introduced to Xuhui, Xuhui riverside has officially set the goal of becoming the "Media Port of Shanghai West Riverbank." The construction plan of Xuhui Riverside is an attempt to become the central axis of Shanghai, equipped with industry, cultural brands, and urban ecological landscapes. Jiwei Sun, Secretary of Xuhui District Committee of CPC, said, "Xuhui will integrate into Shanghai's cultural heritage similar functionalities of Broadway and Rockefeller Center in New York, and London's West End. We truly believe it will lead to the establishment of a global cultural center in Xuhui."

Anyone remembers this?


http://www.thethemeparkguy.com/park/dubailand/

Can't find the 'West Bank Media Port' in Google Maps, but I it's probably right by the river, maybe opposite the former Expo location?