In 2015, Regal Cinemas updated the roller coaster trailer again with a brand new crop of CGI images and sound effects.

John McLaughlin, the Portland native who created the animated roller coaster video that for years preceded movies shown at Regal theaters, has died at age 46.

John McLaughlin, the man behind the beloved rollercoaster voyage into Regal Cinema's feature presentations, has died at the age of 46. SEE ALSO: Disney movies headed to Netflix in September ...

News Guy who crafted 1990s Regal Cinemas 'rollercoaster' video has died Updated: May. 24, 2016, 5:39 p.m. | Published: May. 24, 2016, 4:39 p.m. Regal Cinemas Roller Coaster Policy Early 90s By ...