Feb 23, 2015 Joe Kleiman Business, Events, News, Theme Parks Comments Off on Chris Conte to Lead Session on Value of Original Stories in Age of Branding and Intellectual Properties
Burbank, CA, USA — “Got IP! The value of original stories in today’s brand and IP driven world” is the topic of a session led by Chris Conte, VP of New Business Development, Electrosonic Inc., on March 19 as part of the TEA Summit, an industry gathering hosted annually by the Themed Entertainment Association (TEA). TEA is the international, non-profit alliance for the makers of compelling places and experiences worldwide.
In today’s world of modern attraction design is there room for original content? The industry has seen great success with attractions and leisure experiences based on hit movies, books, brands, products and characters. What does that mean for the future of innovation and original attraction development? Can an attraction based on new andoriginal content set the stage for success? Are designers and producers “playing it safe” by creating concepts around established content franchises? Are we minimizing the skill sets needed to dream up entirely new worlds by only requiring designers to translate content from one medium to another?
This session, moderated by Chris Conte, will explore projects where original content was created specifically for the attraction and will discuss challenges, key factors, and risks to consider when telling original stories. Speakers will include 2015 Buzz Price Lifetime Achievement Award recipient Ron Miziker, Miziker Entertainment Group and Joe Lanzisero, SVP Creative, Walt Disney Imagineering.
Held at Disneyland Resort in Anaheim, Calif. USA, the TEA Summit is a two-day conference (May 19-20) followed by the TEA Thea Awards Gala (March 21) to celebrate and document the best recent examples of Experience Design – for leisure, entertainment, and education – and look at where the visitor attractions industry is headed.
TEA Summit Day One (March 19) focuses on business topics and trends. Co-chairs are Christine Kerr of BaAM Productions and Ann Hathaway. Thea Case Studies Day (March 20) showcases people and projects to be honored at the Thea Awards Gala. Co-chairs are Roberta Perry of ETI and Pat MacKay of Ones&ZerosMedia.
TICKETS/MORE INFORMATION:
Chris Conte – Vice President, New Business Development, Electrosonic
As VP of New Business Development at Electrosonic’s Burbank office, Chris Conte leads a dedicated group focused on exploring new relationships with key accounts and seeking new business opportunities to support Electrosonic’s future growth. Chris joined Electrosonic in 2001 as the General Manager of the Western Regional Business and was instrumental in the company’s growth and in establishing new business for the US entertainment division. In 2008 Chris was promoted to Vice President of the worldwide entertainment business looking after clients and opportunities in Asia, the Middle East, Europe, and North America. His current role in Business Development began in 2015.
Ron Miziker, Miziker Entertainment
Ron Miziker joined the Disney Company as Director of Entertainment and Show Development in 1971. He was responsible for planning and production of all shows for the opening of Walt Disney World and subsequently for all Disney parks including Disneyland, Epcot Center and Tokyo Disneyland. He helped master plan some of Disney’s largest outdoor projects, and produced the Main Street Electrical Parade. Ron Miziker founded his own company in 1984; clients have included television networks, corporations, Presidents, royals, a Sultan, the Olympics, Disney, Universal Studios, Radio City Music Hall, Lotte World, Seville Expo 92, Port Aventura and a major casino in Macao.
JOE LANZISERO – Creative Executive, Hong Kong Disneyland & Disney Cruise Line Portfolios, Walt Disney Imagineering
Joe Lanzisero creatively oversees Walt Disney Imagineering projects for both Hong Kong Disneyland and Disney Cruise Line from conception through completion. Joe oversaw the creative development of Disney’s two newest cruise ships and an expansion of Hong Kong Disneyland by more than 20 percent over a three-year period. He began his Disney career in 1979 in Animation and moved to Imagineering in 1987. He has worked on projects all over the world – including France, Florida, Anaheim, Tokyo and Hong Kong.
Comments Off on Miziker Entertainment promotes Sean Chung to President
Comments Off on 美智刻娱乐:故事铸魂,科技筑梦
Comments Off on Miziker Entertainment: Story-driven, technology-infused
Comments Off on Smart Monkeys: Getting to know ISAAC
Jan 22, 2021 Comments Off on Looking forward, WhiteWater redefines leadership team
Jan 21, 2021 Comments Off on Mad Systems announces addition of Toni Losier to business development team
Jan 21, 2021 Comments Off on Museums Evolving conference goes virtual for second year in a row due to COVID-19 pandemic
Jan 21, 2021 Comments Off on Whitney Hines joins Luci Creative as Senior Project Manager
Dec 29, 2020 Comments Off on Cedar Fair seeks Corporate Director, Communications
The position will lead strategy development and execution...Dec 28, 2020 Comments Off on Pursuit seeks Financial Analyst, FP&A
This role will focus on all aspects of financial planning...Dec 26, 2020 Comments Off on AOA seeks Show Set Designer
There will be a great deal of freedom, which will be...Dec 09, 2020 Comments Off on Visualization firm THE THIRD FLOOR has openings for a variety of positions
THE THIRD FLOOR is currently seeking Postvis Generalists,...Dec 09, 2020 Comments Off on CineVenture seeks 3D character animator
CineVenture develops high-end content for the global...