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Jeremy Nocon to Seek Out New Themed Attraction Opportunities for Jim Henson’s Creature Shop

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Jeremy Nocon to Seek Out New Themed Attraction Opportunities for Jim Henson’s Creature Shop

ABOVE: Hershey’s Great Chocolate Factory Mystery in 4D.  Digital puppetry by Jim Henson’s Creature Shop.

Hollywood, CA, USA – Jeremy Nocon has been promoted to Vice President of Business Development, Jim Henson’s Creature Shop™. The announcement was made today by Joe Henderson, The Jim Henson Company’s Executive Vice President, Worldwide Administration, to whom Nocon reports.

CS_team_jeremy_MG_2296_sq-500x500_new3In his expanded role, Nocon is tasked with the development of third party business opportunities as well as with financial and operational management of projects for Jim Henson’s Creature Shop. His primary focus will be in the realms of themed entertainment attractions, live events, advertising campaigns, and special effects services for feature films, while continuing to nurture long-standing relationships and support existing clients within the entertainment industry. Additionally, he will serve as the business development liaison between the Burbank, CA and New York, NY locations of Jim Henson’s Creature Shop as well as the Henson Digital Puppetry Studio located in Hollywood, CA. Recently, the Creature Shop has completed projects for Nintendo at E3, and New Form Digital’s series for Vimeo “Oscar’s Hotel for Fantastical Creatures”, as well as creating the characters featured in advertising campaigns for Three Mobile in the UK and Joker in Paris. The Shop is currently in production on Word Party, The Jim Henson Company’s new animated series for Netflix.

“This is an exciting time for our Creature Shop. Jeremy is tenacious and resourceful, and he consistently excels at meeting and exceeding the needs of our clients. He has a proven track record of successful projects for the Shop within the entertainment, advertising, live entertainment, and theme park industries and he will continue to seek out and secure partnerships that allow the artists and designers of the Shop to shine,” said Henderson.

Nocon joined the Company in 2009 as Director of Business Development for Jim Henson’s Creature Shop. Since joining the team he has secured advertising projects with companies such as Kraft, Lending Tree, and Air New Zealand, as well as live event clients (Lady Gaga, Deadmau5), and themed attractions for Hershey’s Chocolate World and Georgia Aquarium. Prior to joining the Company, he served in various freelance producer roles on short and feature films for independent production companies such as SJC Entertainment, LLC in New York and Kat Scratch Films, LLC in Philadelphia. Nocon is a graduate of Rutgers University and earned his JD from Widener University School of Law. He is a member of the New Jersey Bar Association.

Lexington Design Recreates the ’60s For Beatles Memorabilia Tour

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Lexington Design Recreates the ’60s For Beatles Memorabilia Tour

Los Angeles, CA, USA — The journey of the most influential band in music history is shared through a new touring display of an extensive collection of Beatles artifacts. The exhibit includes a reproduced stage from their early Liverpool days to the solo years following their breakup.Fans old and new will be stunned at the sheer amount of Fab Four relics, including letters, instruments, costumes and a 1965 Rolls-Royce hanstunnedd-painted by John Lennon himself.

For this one of a kind experience, Lexington brought its fabrication expertise to the project. Throughout the experience, visitors will see Lexington’s work from artifact cases with climate control and lighting, information signage displays, custom curved wall structures, an above lighting grid with deco hanging light fixtures, an interactive listening station with period date radios that allow visitors to listen to recorded live performances and interviews of each of the band members. One of the most impressive elements is an iconic era replica of the Cavern Club located in Liverpool where the Beatles played in their early years in the 1960’s.

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The exhibition was developed by Exhibits Development Group in collaboration with Peter Miniaci & Associates. The Magical History Tour: A Beatles Memorabilia Exhibition is not endorsed by, sponsored by, associated with or otherwise affiliated with The Beatles, Apple Corps Ltd., or any member of The Beatles or their representatives.

Liseberg’s Andreas Veilstrup Andersen Elected Second Vice Chairman of IAAPA

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Liseberg’s Andreas Veilstrup Andersen Elected Second Vice Chairman of IAAPA

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Alexandria, Virginia, USA – The board of directors of the International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions (IAAPA) has elected Andreas Veilstrup Andersen as second vice chairman. Andersen is CEO and president of Liseberg Group in Gothenburg, Sweden. He will be IAAPA’s second vice chairman in 2016, first vice chairman in 2017, and then lead the association as its global chairman of the board in 2018.

andreasandersen484x272“Andreas’ industry knowledge is deep, and he has strong relationships with a number of key leaders worldwide. These attributes, combined with his strong and enthusiastic commitment to the global attractions industry, will make him an excellent leader for IAAPA,” said Roland Mack, managing partner of Europa-Park in Rust, Germany and chairman of the IAAPA Governance Committee, the member-led group responsible for nominating the second vice chairman to the board of directors.

Andersen has been in the attractions industry since 2001. He was named CEO and president of Liseberg Group in 2011. From 2008 to 2011, Andersen was executive director of IAAPA’s regional office in Europe. In that role he was responsible for membership sales and service, program development, government affairs, and managing the Euro Attractions Show (EAS) conference and trade show.

He served as vice president and chief operating officer of the legendary Tivoli amusement park and pleasure garden in Copenhagen, Denmark from 2004 to 2008. From 2002 to 2004, Andersen was executive assistant/company lawyer for Tivoli, where he managed investor relations, strategy development, and legal issues. Andersen started his industry career in a consultancy role as project coordinator at Tivoli.

Prior to joining the industry, Andersen was deputy manager for the Danish Agency for Governmental Management (Ministry of Finance) and principal, case officer for The Mortgage Bank of Denmark (Ministry of Finance).

Andersen has been a member of the IAAPA Board of Directors since 2014, including serving on the Executive and Finance Committee in 2015. He has been the chairman of IAAPA’s European Regional Advisory Committee since 2014 and a member of the committee since 2011. He also served on the association’s Strategic Planning and Nominating (now Governance) Committees. Andersen was the chairman of the IAAPA European Government Relations Subcommittee from 2011 to 2013.

His service to the attractions and tourism industry extends beyond IAAPA. From 2002 through 2004, Andersen was the general secretary of the Association of Danish Amusement Parks and a member of the organization’s national board. He was also active in Europarks; a member of the Counseling Committee for the Wonderful Copenhagen, Regional Tourism Board; and a member of the Regional Board in Copenhagen for the Federation of Danish Industries.

Andersen has a candidatus degree (master’s) in law from Copenhagen University. He also has a bachelor’s degree in financial and accounting management and business administration from Copenhagen Business School.

Spectacular Events, Art, and Performances Coming to London in 2016

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Spectacular Events, Art, and Performances Coming to London in 2016

London, UK — Visitlondon.com, the official city guide for the capital, highlights the very best of what’s in store for visitors to London next year.

From blockbuster exhibitions, anniversaries and commemorations to light festivals and on-stage magic, 2016 in London is expected to captivate its ever-growing global audience. Unmissable events include:

Lumiere London 2016, 14-17 January: A host of international artists will illuminate the city with dazzling 3D projections, interactive installations and other extraordinary light works during this free-to-attend light festival.

Queen Elizabeth’s 90th Birthday: A whole host of celebrations are in store including the regal-themed Pret-a-Portea Afternoon Tea at the Berkeley Hotel, to the exhibition Fashioning a Reign at the Summer Opening of Buckingham Palace.

EXHIBITIONISM, Saatchi Gallery, 5 April – 4 September 2016: The first international exhibition on the Rolling Stones will take over the entire two floors of the Saatchi Gallery with 9 galleries, combining over 500 original Stones’ artefacts, with striking cinematic and interactive technologies.

Sunset Boulevard, London Coliseum, 1 April – 7 May 2016: Glenn Close will make her West End debut as Norma Desmond, the faded silent movie star, in Sunset Boulevard.

New Tate Modern, 17 June 2016: The new Tate Modern with 60 per cent more display space will be unveiled with a complete re-hang, bringing together much-loved works from the collection with new acquisitions, and featuring over 250 artists from around 50 countries.

Harry Potter and the Cursed Child Parts I and II, The Palace Theatre, 6 June – 30 July 2016: The eighth story in the Harry Potter Series is based on an original tale by J.K. Rowling, Jack Thorne and John Tiffany, and features a cast of over 30.

These landmark events and nationwide celebrations are anticipated to draw significant numbers of international visitors. Over the past five years (2009-2014), the number of overseas visits to London have increased by 22.5 per cent, and for the last two years the capital has been hailed as the world’s most popular tourist destination by The Global Destinations Cities Index from Mastercard. This in-depth ranking of the 132 most travelled cities from around the world forecasts that London is projected to welcome 18.82 million international visitors in 2015.

Gordon Innes, CEO of London & Partners, the international promotional company for London which runs VisitLondon.com, said: “International visits to London are at a record high, so it’s exciting to know that our city is, once again, set to deliver another incredible programme of events in 2016 for visitors and Londoners alike.

“As VisitLondon.com, we are committed to promoting the city’s diverse tourism offer. Early 2016 will see the launch of a brand new international tourism campaign, as well as some very special projects and collaborations to maintain London’s leading tourism position. With global competition growing ever-stronger, London certainly isn’t resting on its laurels.”

For the full line-up of 2016 events and offerings – please click here

6th of 18 Productions in 18 Months Produced by STILETTO Entertainment Premieres on Celebrity Eclipse

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6th of 18 Productions in 18 Months Produced by STILETTO Entertainment Premieres on Celebrity Eclipse

Miami FL, USA – Celebrity Cruises has premiered Topper, the first of three new production shows opening onboard Celebrity Eclipse this month, and one of an array of 18 shows in 18 months produced in partnership with the creative forces behind some of today’s biggest touring artists and theatrical productions.  These 18 leading-edge shows, created exclusively for Celebrity Cruises, feature elements of drama, dance, comedy, musical theater and concert-style performances – blended in a way that has never before been seen at sea.

“Our discerning and well-traveled guests want modern luxury in all aspects of their Celebrity cruise vacation, including their entertainment,” said Becky Thomson-Foley, Director of Entertainment at Celebrity Cruises.  “We are continuing to raise the bar by unveiling an array of shows that vary from groundbreaking and contemporary to magnificent and beautiful – all with lighthearted and humorous storylines, popular music and unique choreography.  It is exciting to partner with incredible talent within the entertainment industry to create these fresh, unique experiences for vacationers.”

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Topper depicts a colorful day (and night) in the life of the eccentric Sir Stuart Peabody as he attempts to keep his rambunctious menagerie of strange and wonderful creatures from escaping his giant top hat.  This original concept was produced in collaboration with STILETTO Entertainment and its creative team: director John Charron, a recent Ovation Awards nominee for Oklahoma, choreographer Jill Hillier, whose tour credits include Ricky Martin, Celine Dion, Jennifer Lopez and the Spice Girls, and music producer Ron Walters, Jr, who is also the musical director for Barry Manilow’s concerts.  Sets are by Aaron Jackson, resident designer for “Shakespeare By The Sea,” costumes by Sharell Martin, who recently designed a production of Walt Disney’s Tarzan: The Musical, sound design by Anthony Marino, and lighting by Simon Harry, designer of Royal Caribbean’s Blue Planet, among many other shows.

“We are thrilled to bring our 20 years of experience creating innovative entertainment for cruise ship guests to the stage of Celebrity Eclipse,” said Garry Kief, President and CEO of STILETTO Entertainment. In addition to producing shows at sea, STILETTO manages internationally renowned recording and touring artists and has produced major theatrical stage presentations and Emmy Award winning television specials.

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After workshopping at the STILETTO studios in Los Angeles, Topper was rehearsed with the Eclipse cast and aerialists at “The Studio,” Celebrity’s production headquarters inside the newly built, state-of-the-art facility, shared with Celebrity’s parent company Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd., located on the Biscayne Bay campus of Florida International University.

Other shows opening this month in the main theater of Celebrity Eclipse are The Chandelier and Rock City, along with other random events of entertainment happening all around the guests in the many luxurious venues onboard, including Reigning Rocks, a celebration of royal fashion and British rock glam.

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PHOTO: Mako™ Design Team On-Site at SeaWorld Orlando

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PHOTO: Mako™ Design Team On-Site at SeaWorld Orlando

Orlando, FL, USA (November 5, 2015) — SeaWorld’s MAKO™ design team poses alongside the richly themed coaster’s track.  Photo courtesy SeaWorld Entertainment.

From front to back:

Mike Denninger: Sr Director Rides and Engineering

Brian Morrow: Sr. Director Creative and Park Design

Michael Spencer:  Corp. Project Manager

Jeff Hornick:  Regional Director Design and Engineering

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Zeitgeist Designing US$500 Million Theme Park Celebrating Indonesia’s Landscape and Culture

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Zeitgeist Designing US$500 Million Theme Park Celebrating Indonesia’s Landscape and Culture

Pasadena, CA, USA — Themed entertainment industry veteran Ryan Harmon and his team at Zeitgeist Design + Production have been retained by Indonesia’s top integrated media company, Media Nusantara Citra (MNC) Group, to design an immersive US$500-million theme park for the Lido Lakes region on the island of Java.

Located approximately 60 minutes by toll road southwest of Indonesia’s capital city of Jakarta, the park will encompass some 40 hectares of stunning canyons, verdant jungles, and ancient riverbeds in the shadow of two volcanoes and introduce the nation of 250-million people to it’s first world-class theme park resort.

Bucking the trend of Hollywood “studio” theme parks and IP-based attractions that attempt to capitalize on American motion picture franchises in regions of the globe where they have little relevance, the Zeitgeist design celebrates the site’s impressive natural setting and Indonesian home with a rich and compelling original backstory and a collection of adventure-themed rides, shows, and attractions.

Like a motion picture or first-person video game, the park features an immersive world divided into six distinct territories, each home to a unique community of characters who live in accord with one another — a metaphor for Indonesia’s dictum “unity in diversity.” Interactive elements utilizing wristbands and smart phones will bring the tale to life in ways yet unseen.

Dense jungles, botanical gardens, and an expansive lake are just some of the natural highlights of the dynamic equatorial site that hopes to garnish the industry’s coveted “most beautiful theme park” award annually upon opening. Two family hotels and a retail/entertainment center will be located just outside the park’s main gate. –

“Our strategy is to create a theme park filled with original stories that can be told through the MNC media network, which controls the largest market share in Southeast Asia,” said MNC chairman Hary Tanoesoedibjo. “The result will be a fantastic, safe, and well-maintained family destination that tourists will flock to and Indonesians will be proud of.”

Based inside the Parsons tower in Old Town Pasadena, California, the Zeitgeist team began work on its concept phase last May and delivered a successful presentation to the MNC chairman in Jakarta last August. Members of the Zeitgeist team include founder, president and chief creative officer Ryan Harmon (formerly of Walt Disney Imagineering, Universal Creative, Warner Bros. Recreation, and BRC Imagination Arts, among others); project director Mike Brady (formerly of ADMI, Parsons, and Walt Disney Imagineering); estimator and controller John Dreher (formerly of ADMI and Walt Disney Imagineering); executive producer and media director Harriet Cheng (formerly of Universal Creative); associate producer/new business manager Giselle (Yao) Li (formerly of Wanda, Sky Ocean, and Zhong Hong); and studio manager/coordinator Beckie Kiefer.

Over a dozen additional industry folk — including many of the hands and minds behind some of the most beloved Disney and Universal parks and attractions — are scheduled to join the Zeitgeist team to produce the schematic design and detailed design packages and ultimately travel to the site for installation.

“There is nobody in the business like Ryan Harmon, who has developed groundbreaking creative, as well as managed design and production teams for the some of the most successful owner/operators and design firms over the past quarter century,” said Seth Wang, Senior Vice President, Parks at MNC. “The team that Ryan assembled at Zeitgeist is world-class and the concepts they conjured up thrilled our chairman and far exceeded our board’s expectations.”

“We are humbled to be chosen by our friend Seth Wang and MNC Group to develop the Lido Lakes theme park from the proverbial blank sheet of paper,” said Harmon. “The site is beautiful and the company has a rare vision to create something fresh and exciting — and do things the right way. Our goal is to spend the next four years designing and producing the most beautiful, magical, and immersive family entertainment experience on earth.”

Al Ahli Holding Group to Build Rethink-Designed 20th Century Fox World Theme Park and Resort in Dubai

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Al Ahli Holding Group to Build Rethink-Designed 20th Century Fox World Theme Park and Resort in Dubai

Scott Ault_Rethink“The entire team at Rethink is honored to be working on this fantastic project, in one of the most exciting regions in the world. As envisioned, we are looking to create a world-class theme park destination unlike anything previously seen in the region.” – Scott Ault, President & CEO, Rethink Leisure & Entertainment

 

Los Angeles, CA, USA (November 3, 2015) — Al Ahli Holding Group (AAHG) in an international licensing partnership with Twentieth Century Fox Consumer Products, announced today plans to build a Fox-branded theme park and resort in Dubai. 20th Century Fox World Dubai is slated to open in 2018 with design and production services provided by Rethink Leisure & Entertainment. This will be the second 20th Century Fox World theme park and the first Fox-branded resort. The deal allows for a roll-out of up to three additional Fox-branded resorts in territories outside Dubai.

20th Century Fox World, Dubai, an immersive entertainment destination, will encompass themed lands featuring unique attractions, rides and retail outlets that will bring to life the studio’s iconic film and television franchises. The licensing partnership with AAHG also calls for the creation of the world’s first Fox-branded resort, where themed rooms and dining opportunities will offer visitors a chance to further immerse themselves in the entertainment brands and rich history of 20th Century Fox.

Highlights of 20th Century Fox World, Dubai will include:

–Theme park consisting of themed lands and attractions based on Fox properties, including, Ice Age, Rio, Planet of the Apes, Aliens, Predator, Night at the Museum and Titanic, The Simpsons and Sons of Anarchy.

–A broad attraction mix, ranging from media-based dark rides to thrill rides that will tell new stories based on Fox film and television brands.

–A themed retail street featuring unique shopping and dining based on Fox properties.

–The world’s first Fox-themed resort hotel.

“20th Century Fox World, Dubai is the second Fox theme park destination and marks an important step forward in our global theme park strategy. Fox World will be a world-class destination that will help fuel Dubai’s emergence as a global tourism destination,” said Jeffrey Godsick, President of Twentieth Century Fox Consumer Products. “This park builds on the foundation being laid by 20th Century Fox World, Malaysia, currently under construction.”

Mohammed Khammas, CEO of Al Ahli Holding Group said, “AAHG’s history in the genre of entertainment is replete with successful partnerships with top motion picture studios. We pride ourselves in understanding the pulse of the audience and catering to it with novel and breakthrough projects.”

“Fox’s rich history of great entertainment-based intellectual properties from movies, television shows and animation concepts will help us spearhead this project and add value to our latest offering in the global entertainment space. As part of our international deal with Fox, we look forward to building these attractions and resorts globally starting with Dubai as the first location and additional Fox branded resorts that we hope to open across other territories in the future,” added Khammas about AAHG’s deal with Fox.

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“We are thrilled to partner with Al Ahli Holding Group on this exciting project,” said Greg Lombardo, Senior Vice President of Global Live and Location Based Entertainment for Twentieth Century Fox Consumer Products. “20th Century Fox World, Dubai will provide an ongoing platform for immersive brand engagement with our consumers from around the world, including key international markets of Europe, Russia and China.”

“The synergy created by AAHG’s partnership with Fox will enable 20th Century Fox World, Dubai to offer the consumers in the Middle East and global tourists visiting Dubai to experience world-class facilities with unique attractions and retail outlets that will take themed entertainment to a different level,” said Manoj Aheeray, Director of Investment and Strategy for AAHG.

About Twentieth Century Fox Consumer Products
A division of 21st Century Fox and recognized industry leader, Twentieth Century Fox Consumer Products licenses and markets properties worldwide on behalf of Twentieth Century Fox Film Corporation, Twentieth Century Fox Television and Fox Broadcasting Company, as well as third party lines. The division is aligned with Twentieth Century Fox Television, the flagship studio leading the industry in supplying award-winning and blockbuster primetime television programming and entertainment content.

About Al Ahli Holding Group (www.alahliholdinggroup.com)
Al Ahli Holding Group is a multi-diversified international conglomerate with over four decades of successfully dealing with business activities ranging from real estate to turnkey construction, engineering and infrastructure, retail and trading, technology and logistics, lifestyle and fitness, entertainment, hospitality and innovative developments. With great passion and a very active portfolio in the entertainment industry, AAHG operates innovative and ground-breaking projects in the UAE. Amongst its portfolio, AAHG owns Dubai Outlet Mall, which is the first outlet mall concept in the Middle East; constructed major landmarks in the Eastern region of UAE; holds the exclusive largest franchise rights to US-based Gold’s Gym International in the Middle East and Africa; established Al Ahli Plastics, one of Middle East’s largest plastic manufacturing companies; holds licenses to publish Marvel, Warner Bros., DC Comics and Sanrio comics and activity books; recently opened Comicave, the world’s largest comic and superhero collectibles destination store at Dubai Outlet Mall; launched Singapore-based Comicave Studios, a manufacturer of high-end collectibles and toys and launched a premiere international events company, Universal Events, which will initially organize the Asia Pop Comic Con events, amongst other international events. Across its multi-entertainment based platforms, AAHG has strategic alliances with Fox Studios, Marvel-Disney, Sony Pictures, Warner Bros., and other leading Hollywood studios. With around 9,000 employees, AAHG is headquartered in the UAE, with representative offices across 20 countries globally

Goddard Group helps Studio City bring Hollywood Magic to Macau

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Goddard Group helps Studio City bring Hollywood Magic to Macau

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[tab title=”click tab for HOLLYWOOD-THEMED STUDIO CITY OFFICIALLY OPENS“]Macau (October 27, 2015) – Studio City, the US$3.2 billion cinema-themed leisure destination resort, opened its doors today, heralding a new era of world-class entertainment, continuing to redefine Macau as an truly-international tourism destination.

A press conference attended by Melco Crown Entertainment Co-Chairman and CEO Mr. Lawrence Ho and Co-Chairman Mr. James Packer, was held to mark the official launch of the stunning integrated gaming and entertainment resort.

Studio City, developed by Studio City International Holdings Limited, a company in which Melco Crown Entertainment Limited (“Melco Crown Entertainment” or the “Company”) owns a 60% interest, has been designed to be the most diversified entertainment resort offering in Macau – with more international-brand entertainment amenities under-one-roof than any integrated resort in the market.

Envisaged by Mr. Lawrence Ho as “Asia’s Entertainment Capital,” Studio City’s Hollywood-inspired, cinematically-themed concept and world-leading entertainment, hotel, retail, Food and Beverage and gaming offerings have been tailored to specifically appeal and cater to the desires and aspirations of the vast and rapidly growing numbers of dynamic Asian and international leisure destination thrill-seekers.

“Today marks the start of a new era of leisure destination entertainment for Macau and Asia,” said Melco Crown Entertainment’s Co-Chairman and CEO Mr. Lawrence Ho. ‘It is the realization of our long-held vision to develop a leisure and entertainment destination that has no equal in Macau.”

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“The opening of Studio City stands testament to Melco Crown Entertainment’s commitment to help to evolve and greatly enhance Macau’s non-gaming entertainment proposition as we continue to work towards our strategic aim in supporting its evolution into a highly-diversified and world-leading leisure and tourism destination.

“I would like to thank all of our Studio City colleagues who are working so hard to make this incredible resort a stunning, successful reality. Together, we are now ready and eager to deliver a truly remarkable world-class leisure destination experience for our visitors to Macau.  We also gratefully acknowledge the support of the Central and Macau governments in our ambition to help develop Macau into a world center of leisure tourism.”

Mr. James Packer, Co-Chairman of Melco Crown Entertainment, added: “I am delighted to be here with Lawrence for this momentous occasion, to celebrate the opening of this magnificent destination resort.

“Studio City, with an array of world-firsts entertainment attractions, is set to earn its place as an internationally recognized leisure destination, enhancing Macau’s tourism appeal on the world stage.

“Today’s grand opening is a key step in our strategic vision of providing a world class portfolio of leisure and entertainment resort experiences that meet the rapidly evolving demands of Asian and international leisure visitors.”

Studio City is now set to redefine the leisure destination resort proposition in Macau and indeed Asia. International brand entertainment offerings, combined with premier hotel facilities and ‘movie-star’ service truly enables the visitor to ‘Live like a Star’.

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World-class, non-gaming entertainment offerings will thrill visitors to Studio City. The art-deco inspired facade, complete with the iconic Golden Reel – the world’s highest figure-8 Ferris wheel – is home to a world of non-stop entertainment including the action-packed 4D flight simulation ride, Batman Dark Flight; a 40,000-square-foot family entertainment center, Warner Bros. Fun Zone, featuring world-renowned characters from Warner Bros.’ DC Comics, Hanna-Barbera Productions and Looney Tunes entertainment franchises; an incredible live magical experience showcasing the world’s greatest magicians, The House of Magic; Macau’s first-ever Ibiza-style nightclub, Pacha Macau; and a 5,000-seat multi-purpose entertainment center, Studio City Event Center, hosting exciting live concerts, theatrical and top sports offerings in addition to award shows and other special showcase events.

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Electrifying entertainment will be combined with an exciting array of accommodation at the approximately 1,600-room Studio City Hotel, delivering ‘movie-star’ service in the prestigious suites of ‘Star Tower’ and premium ‘Celebrity Tower’. Studio City also offers an incredibly diverse range of international restaurants, cafes and relaxed bars and lounges with over 30 food and beverage venues located throughout the property.

The Boulevard at Studio City delivers the region’s most unique and innovative experiential 300,000 sq. ft. ‘immersive’ retail environment. It brings the world’s best shopping to life in Macau by transporting guests to high-energy street-scapes, with both live and hi-tech entertainment enchanting them at every turn. Its streets and squares are inspired by iconic shopping and entertainment locations, including New York’s Times Square and Hollywood’s Beverly Hills.

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[tab title=”Click tab for MASTER PLANNING BY GARY GODDARD GROUP“]Hollywood, CA, USA (October 29, 2015) – Gary Goddard, Chairman/CEO of Goddard Group, a world leader in the design, master planning, development and production of major integrated resorts and destination theme parks worldwide, has just added his latest mega-destination project to the company’s portfolio – a major new $ 3.2 billion casino and resort project called Studio City – which opened to the public on October 27, 2015. With Goddard Group acting as the lead design firm, and Leigh & Orange as the Architect of Record, the two firms have jointly created a new resort that is sure to stand the test of time.

Mr. Goddard was in attendance during Grand Opening Ceremonies on 10/27/15 for the new Studio City in Macau, which also featured appearances from such notable celebrities as Robert DeNiro, Leonardo DiCaprio, Martin Scorsese, and Mariah Carey.

Studio City International Holdings Limited, a company led by Mr. Lawrence Ho and a subsidiary of Melco Crown Entertainment Limited, (Nasdaq: MPEL) (“Melco Crown Entertainment“), a developer, owner and operator of casino gaming and entertainment resort facilities in Asia, , selected Gary Goddard and his company Gary Goddard Entertainment (a unit of Goddard Group), to create the Master Planning and Exterior Design Concept of the thrilling, new, cinematically-themed gaming and leisure destination resort, Studio City in Macau.

The $3.2 billion, Hollywood-inspired Studio City complex transports the visitor into a stunning cinematic world with awe-inspiring attractions, positioning this new destination resort as Asia’s entertainment capital.

“Because we share a unified vision when it comes to Hollywood and the world of motion pictures, our cooperation with the Studio Citymanagement team was highly productive, resulting in one of the most exciting, dynamic and architecturally stunning integrated resorts ever created, not only in Macau, but in the world,” said Mr. Goddard. “Now that the doors have opened for the first time, with its art deco inspired towers and the spectacular Golden Reel at its center, we fully expect this new resort to become instantly iconic, capturing the imagination of the international audience. This memorable new symbol for Macau will be seen in newspapers, blogs, social media and television news around the world.”

Building upon Mr. Lawrence Ho’s vision for a resort inspired by the world of motion pictures, Goddard worked closely with Mr. Ho to ensure the Studio City project would be completely unique and apart from anything else in Macau, Hong Kong, or anywhere else on the planet. With 1,600 rooms, this multi-billion dollar project is destined to become the new iconic ‘Must See & Must Experience’ resort casino in Macau.

“The design for Studio City is so fantastic, that not only will it draw visitors from Macau, I believe it will also act as a magnet for visitors staying in Hong Kong and in cities throughout China who might not otherwise have planned a visit to Macau,” Goddard adds.

Studio City offers visitors a ‘next generation’ of outstanding leisure destination experiences designed to enhance and establish the territory as a truly international tourism center. Ideally located in Cotai, close to the Lotus Bridge immigration point (which connects Hengqin Island with a future station for the Macau Light Rapid Transit – LTR,) Studio City delivers more world-class entertainment amenities than any other integrated resorts in Macau.

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[tab title=”Click tab for DYNAMIC ATTRACTIONS TAKES STUDIO GUESTS ON FLIGHT WITH BATMAN”]Macau, China (October 28, 2015) — In a Hollywood style event, “Batman, The Dark Flight” premiered last night to a packed audience, enjoying rave reviews during the grand opening of Asia’s newest resort, Studio City Macau. Dynamic’s Flying Theatre attraction was designed and built by Dynamic Attractions of Port Coquitlam, BC, and is the first to feature a Batman themed storyline.

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“This is an extraordinary facility. Studio City Macau will immediately become one of the world’s premium tourist destinations,” stated Guy Nelson, Dynamic Attractions President and Empire Industries CEO. “We’re proud our Dynamic Flying Theatre is Studio City’s cornerstone attraction. The range of motion delivered by the Dynamic Flying Theater is a perfect complement to the “Batman, The Dark Flight” adventure, bringing to life an exhilarating guest experience like no other attraction available.”

The red carpet Grand Opening was attended by a number of stars, including Leonardo DiCaprio, Robert De Niro and Mariah Carey. The 1,600 room resort also has a casino, a figure eight Ferris wheel, a 300-seat magic theatre, and ‘Warner Bros. Fun Zone.’

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The attraction has the latest 4D flight simulation technology and unmatched visual graphics. The multi-sensory ‘ride’ makes guests feel as if they are flying through Gotham City in the Batplane and racing through the streets in a high-speed car chase.

Dynamic Attractions’ sister company, Dynamic Structures, worked with the world’s largest theme park owner to build the first generation of flying theatres 15 years ago and has built seven of these since then. Flying Theaters continue to be among the most popular and reliable attractions in the industry and Dynamic Attractions’ proprietary system will raise the entertainment bar even higher. Unlike other theme park attractions that only appeal to the ‘thrillseeker’ demographic, the Dynamic Attractions Flying Theatre is popular with people of all ages.[/tab]

[tab title=”Click tab for FRANZ HARARY’S “HOUSE OF MAGIC” NOW OPEN“]Hollywood, CA, USA (November  2, 2015) – Discovered by superstar Michael Jackson at the age of 20, FRANZ HARARY is today one of the most famous, successful, and internationally acclaimed magicians and illusionists working anywhere on the Planet. Harary has performed live on every continent of the globe, before millions of fans.

Harary, who lives in Hollywood, CA, has just launched his biggest trick yet – Franz Harary’s “House of Magic,” an unprecedented, $40-million attraction which opened to the public on October 27, 2015 and which is permanently housed within the brand new “Studio City,” a $ 3.2 billion hotel and casino resort complex located on the Cotai Strip in Macau, China (Asia’s “Las Vegas.”)

Franz Harary’s “House of Magic” is the largest, most expensive, and most technologically sophisticated, permanent Magic Show in world history. Says Harary, “We expect that the ‘House of Magic’ will become to Magic what Hollywood has long been to Movies.”

Harary’s “House of Magic,” which he personally designed and where he will perform his award-winning “Mega Magic” show on a year-round basis, is a state-of-the-art theatrical venue comprised of four live performance theatres. There, Harary, along with a rotating list of Top Magicians from every corner of the globe, will enthrall millions of fans from around the world. “House of Magic” attendees witness an array of mind-bending, never-before-seen magic experiences, illusions that Harary has prepared exclusively for this site.

Regarding his new venture, Harary said, “During the course of the past 30 years, my magic has literally taken me around the planet and has introduced me to the world’s greatest illusionists. I am thrilled that I have the opportunity now, with ‘House of Magic,’ to bring those incredible wizards to Macau, where they can showcase their art in a place designed to let their magic shine. I am delighted to have created the ‘House of Magic ‘at Studio City— the most advanced magic venue on Earth, and a theatrical setting sure to become the premier performance destination for magicians globally!”

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UAE Celebrates National Day at EXPO Milano as It Prepares to Host Expo 2020 Dubai

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UAE Celebrates National Day at EXPO Milano as It Prepares to Host Expo 2020 Dubai

Milan, Italy — Expo Milano 2015 marked UAE National Day on October 20, 2015 as Italy prepared to bring its World Expo to a close. The occasion was particularly auspicious as the day is the start of a five-year countdown to the next World Expo, when Expo 2020 Dubai opens its gates.

The ceremony was attended by members of the Expo 2020 Higher Committee, as well as many members of the local and federal government sector. At the event, Her Excellency Reem Al Hashimy, UAE Minister of State and Board Representative of the Expo 2020 Dubai Higher Committee and Director General, Bureau Dubai Expo 2020, congratulated Milan on its successful hosting of the Expo and expressed gratitude for the opportunity given to showcase her nation to the world.

Universally admired, the superbly designed UAE pavilion at Expo Milano 2015 has attracted over 1,100,000 visitors, providing the nation with the opportunity to talk with an international audience.

Reflecting on the success of the UAE Pavilion, His Excellency Dr Sultan Ahmed Al Jaber, UAE Minister of State, “It is a privilege to be present here today to commemorate the UAE Day as part of Expo Milano 2015, which will leave a tangible and valuable legacy through the theme of Feeding the Planet, Energy for Life. Since the Great Exhibition of 1851, World Expos have encouraged big ideas, seeded solutions to the world’s toughest problems and propelled society forward. The UAE is extremely proud to be part of this crucial process in Italy and welcomes the opportunity to carrying it forward.”

Commenting on the occasion Her Excellency Reem noted, “Exactly five years from today on October 20th, Expo 2020 Dubai will open its gates to the world. Coming at a time of our Nation’s Golden Jubilee – it is particularly meaningful to have been chosen as the first Nation in our Region to host a World Expo. Today I would also like to pay a public tribute to the success of the volunteers at the UAE’s pavilion in Milan for their efforts in representing the human face of the Emirates and to thank them for all their dedication and hard work.”

The next few months will see a number of developments at Expo 2020 with official registration in November 2015. When Expo 2020 Dubai opens in five years, it is expected to be the most international Expo in history, with 70% of the expected 25 million visits coming from abroad. HE Reem Al Hashimy pointed to the opportunity the UAE had, “to excite, encourage, enthuse and enthral millions of people from hundreds of countries not just in five years’ time, but in the years that follow Expo 2020 Dubai.”

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