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[ Incheon, SOUTH KOREA ] A large entertainment and casino gaming complex is planned for development at Yeongjong Island, a project of Paradise Sega Sammy. Paradise Sega Sammy is a joint venture of Paradise (a South Korean casino operator) and Sega Sammy Holdings (a Japanese entertainment company). The hotel and...
[ Benicia, California USA ] Gallegos Lighting Design has been designing with light to create experiential spaces since 1983, completing over 600 projects in those three decades. The company supplies full service lighting design for projects from concept to completion for: – Theme parks – Experiential architecture – Hospitality –...
[ Alexandria, EGYPT ] According to press reports in al-Madina newspaper, Al Hokair Group is seeking investment capital to pursue entertainment facility development in two Egyptian cities: Alexamdria and Cairo. Al Hokair Group operates a portfolio of more than 100 restaurants, hotels, and entertainment venues in Saudi Arabia. The...
[ Burbank, California USA ] The company founded by George Lucas has been acquired by Disney. According to press reports, George Lucas intends to retire but will consult to the new Disney-owned entity. The acquisition gives Disney control of Lucasfilm’s blockbuster Star Wars franchise, including filmed productions and the massive...
[ Los Angeles, California USA ] NBCUniversal has the support of the Studio City Neighborhood Council, as of a community meeting and vote last week. Earlier this year, NBCUniversal secured LA City Planning Commission approval to proceed with a $1.6 billion expansion of Universal Studios Hollywood. The expansion, called the...
[ CHINA ] ChinaVision Media Group Ltd. and comedian / director Stephen Chow have formed a new company, Film Art Centre, to create theme parks and attractions based on popular movies. the new company will be headquartered in mainland China but a location has not yet been announced. According to...
[ Tianjin, CHINA ] Tianjin Hitech Holding Group Co. Ltd. (China), along with state-owned film distributor Tianjin North Film Group, has formed a joint venture with Cameron Pace Group (U.S.) regarding 3d film equipment and training. Cameron Pace Group is led by American film producer / director James Cameron and...
[ Rome, ITALY ] Owners of Cinecittà Studios have plans for redeveloping parts of the historic film studio facility. A modernization plan has been outlined that would increase the use of sub-contractors at the studio, would reorganize the studios, and would provide for a hotel to accomodate visiting crews...
FreeMantle Media North America and Hotel Mediteran Ulcinj (Montenegro) have agreed to a marketing partnership including product placement and program production in Montenegro and at Hotel Mediteran Ulcinj. According to Isa Becovic, Managing Director for Hotel Mediteran Ulcinj and Becovic Management d.o.o., “… travelers are looking for safe and new...
[ Wuxi, CHINA ] Raleigh Studios and Wuxi (National) Digital Film Industrial Park (Wuxi Studio, China) have reached an agreement to allow the Hollywood-based Raleigh Studios to manage the major new film studio set to up this summer. Wuxi Studio is located west of Shanghai. According to the Wuxi Studio...
[ Murcia, SPAIN ] Premursa, developer of Paramount Park Murcia, held groundbreaking ceremonies for the theme park and lifestyle center on June 1, 2012. It is the first theme park in Europe, to be developed under a Paramount license. In March 2012, Premursa (Proyectos Emblemáticos Murcianos S.A.) purchased one million square...
[ Park City, Utah USA ] Quinn’s Junction Partnership achieved approval tonight from the City of Park City for annexation of its film studio and media campus project. The project includes 374,000 gross square feet of floor area. The floor-area is commercial vested zoning, as per a settlement agreement with Summit County (Utah)...
Dalian Wanda Group Corporate Ltd. announced today that it will acqure U.S. cinema chain, AMC Entertainment Holdings, for $3.1 billion. The transaction would rank among the largest acquisitions of U.S. companies by Chinese investors, to-date. According to the company’s press release, the transaction involves a total amount of $3.1 billion,...
Cinesite, a well-known digital visual effects and post production company owned by Eastman Kodak Co., has been sold to private equity firm Endless LLP. Cinesite has produced the visual effects behind some of the world’s most successful films and television series, including the Harry Potter films. The firm was established in...
BoomerNation® is one of the first comprehensive websites about Baby Boomer lifestyle, health, dating, aspirations, family matters, and legacy. In May 1951, Sylvia Porter, a columnist for the New York Post, used the term “boom” to refer to the phenomenon of increased births after World War II – almost 80...
