Paramount Pictures to license for new park to replace Expoland

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New park targets a 2012 opening date.

Expoland closes permanently due to lack of financial backing

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Park unable to overcome the reputation of the park after a fatal accident in 2007.

Paramount Pictures may build park at Expoland site

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Movie themed park would take up the site now occupied by the bankrupt park, which struggled following a fatal accident.

Expoland files for bankruptcy

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Osaka park attendance tanks following fatal accident in May 2007.

Three Expoland execs indicted over fatal accident

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Execs charged with professional negligence following May 2007 coaster derailment.

Expoland demolishing Fujin Raijin II after last year's fatal derailment

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Park has not yet determined replacement attractions.

Inspectors find more poorly maintained parts after fatal Expoland accident

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Expert says park neglected proper maintenance.

Seven roller coasters labeled dangerous in Japan

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Seven roller coasters examined in emergency inspections following the fatal accident on Fujin Raijin II had problems such as worn wheels and cracked axles.

Investigators say axles never replaced on Expoland coaster

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Following a fatal accident at the park in Osaka, authorities say the coaster ran 15 years without replacements.

Expoland coaster derailment kills one, injures dozens in Osaka

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Axle breaks on Togo stand-up coaster.