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Event Communications:Titanic Signature Project, Belfast - work to start in Jan '09

Exhibition designers Event to masterplan the permanent Titanic Memorial Museum which will chart the history of the Titanic and the city where she was created....more

Amusement parks: It's all Change at Merlin Entertainments Group

Leading global visitor attraction operator, Merlin Entertainments, has announced a number of senior promotions which will take effect over the next 2-3 months. ...more

Alterface and Clostermann Design join forces to create a new type of haunted house

Combining Clostermann Design’s recognized know-how in the construction of animatronics and themed scenery with Alterface’s expertise in interactivity, this interactive haunt...more

Baker Leisure Group and Russian Development Company Bringing “Style” to Moscow

MT Development of Moscow and its operations partner, Baker Leisure Group of Orlando, Florida, are proud to announce Freestyle Park Moscow....more

'Flight of the Dragon' set for 4K

Producer Charlotte Huggins has teamed with Hollywood-based studio Super 78 to produce "Flight of the Dragon."...more

Tuesday, December 02, 2008

US Expo Pavilion Team Seeks Champion to Realize Presence at Shanghai 2010 World’s Fair, Rescue the US from Acute International Embarrassment and Prevent Trade Losses with Asia

If the right things happen, there’s just enough time to create a US Pavilion for the Shanghai 2010 world’s fair that is worthy of the name, according to Barry Howard.

Monday, December 01, 2008

Themed Entertainment: Riding Shuttle Launch Experience

One of the perks of having the IAAPA show in Orlando is getting to tour the local attractions and bring along family members. Boaz Rubin, husband of Blooloop editor Judith Rubin, wrote his impressions of Shuttle Launch Experience at Kennedy Space Center.





	Amusement Parks: Former Disneyland President Matt Ouimet Reflects		Waterparks : Blooloop’s Sherri Ramaker Reports on the WWA Show in Las Vegas



	Matt Ouimet’s tenure as President of Disneyland was especially unique in that he guided the park through its 50th Anniversary in 2005. His experience and knowledge remain w...more		Getting weak at the knees with Olympic swimmers at this years Waterpark Expo......more





	Themed Entertainment : Getting Interactive at the London Transport Museum		Fulldome: Global Immersion's Martin Howe talks about the Morrison Planetarium at the new California Academy of Sciences



	Electrosonic's Robert Simpson explains the museum’s intelligent use of audio-visual and interactive techniques showcased in over 150 exhibits. ...more		Global Immersion's Chief Executive Martin Howes talks immersive theater and invisible technology with Carolyn Collins Petersen....more





	Amusement parks: Theme Park Operations - A Conversation with Lee Cockerell		The Dark Side of Themed Entertainment



	With a book, speaking engagements, and a growing consulting business, the recently retired Executive VP for Operations at Walt Disney World, is not taking it easy. ...more		Judy Rubin on how Nick Farmer does a bloody good job....more





	Fulldome : Across the Universe		Themed Attractions: Visitors are Immersed, Educated and Engaged at Air Force One Discovery Center



	A planetarium in the south of England recently unveiled the sophisticated audiovisual and control technology it is using to provide a truly immersive experience for its vis...more		Mira Cohen on how a themed attraction can best educate and how educational content must mirror entertainment models...more





	Teaching Themed Entertainment : Interview with Don Marinelli		Exit Interview: Cindy Gordon moves on from Universal Orlando



	The executive director of Carnegie Mellon’s Entertainment Technology Center speaks to Blooloop about robots, architects, and nourishing the next generation of industry wizar...more		Universal Orlando's former media marketing specialist takes ten with Blooloop's Chad Emerson...more





	Themed Entertainment: Live Interaction with Electrosonic’s Chris Conte		The Joyful Architect: Al Cross Talks about Themed Attraction Design



	Chris Conte talks to Blooloop about public speaking and the importance of sharing information in the themed entertainment industry...more		Al Cross, design leader and exhibit project manager of the award winning Georgia Aquarium, talks to Blooloop about joy and joylessness in architecture....more

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Dec. 3rd, 2008 ERA Opens New Office in Hong Kong

Economics Research Associates (ERA) announced it is opening a new office to serve the market in Asia.
Dec. 3rd, 2008 RocketShip Tours to Sell Rides to Edge of Space Aboard XCOR's Lynx

RocketShip Tours Founder Jules Klar says $95,000 price is Proof that Competition is Lowering the Cost of Space Access
Dec. 3rd, 2008 Event Communications:Titanic Signature Project, Belfast - work to start in Jan '09

Exhibition designers Event to masterplan the permanent Titanic Memorial Museum which will chart the history of the Titanic and the city where she was created.
Dec. 3rd, 2008 Theatre Renovation and Show Systems Expert LA Propoint Takes New Office Space to Meet Fabrication and Administrative Demands

New 27,000 Square Foot Facility in Sun Valley Doubles the Size of Company Headquarters
Dec. 2nd, 2008 Dollywood wins Third Consecutive International Heartbeat Award

Theme park’s entertainment claims four awards at IAAPA’s annual Big E Awards ceremony
Dec. 2nd, 2008 Amusement Whitewater Famous Again!!

On the 5th November 2008, we were honored to receive the Construction Week Award 2008 for the Specialist Contract of The Year for our Themed Construction work on Atlantis Resort.
Dec. 2nd, 2008 Amusement parks: It's all Change at Merlin Entertainments Group

Leading global visitor attraction operator, Merlin Entertainments, has announced a number of senior promotions which will take effect over the next 2-3 months.
Nov. 28th, 2008 Merlin Entertainments Passes on VAT Cut

Escape the economic gloom for a few hours. Leading UK attraction operator, the Merlin Entertainments Group will reduce the cost of entry to its attractions, passing on the full benefit of the reduction on VAT to all its UK visitors from Monday, Dec 1st.
Nov. 27th, 2008 Intrawest names Frank DeBerry as President and Chief Operating Officer at Mountain Creek

New Resort Chief will oversee all Resort Operations at Mountain Creek
Nov. 26th, 2008 700% Increase in 'Letters to Santa' - Creates Extreme Elf Shortage

Word of a century-old Christmas tradition inadvertently launched a viral marketing phenomenon this month, affecting the tiny town of Santa Claus, Indiana, and prompting the immediate call for more elves.
Nov. 25th, 2008 Alterface and Clostermann Design join forces to create a new type of haunted house

Combining Clostermann Design’s recognized know-how in the construction of animatronics and themed scenery with Alterface’s expertise in interactivity, this interactive haunted house aims to offer fans of this type of popular attraction some thrilling new sensations.
Nov. 25th, 2008 Aquarium of the Bay Wins IAAPA Brass Ring Award for Best-in-Class Website

Aquarium of the Bay's website has been named a winner of the International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions (IAAPA) 2008 Brass Ring Award.