ITEC EMPLOYEES VOLUNTEER AT GIVE KIDS THE WORLD

Our thanks to Give Kids The World Village for the opportunity to be inspired today during ITEC Entertainment Volunteer Day! Since 1986, more than 146,000 children and families have had their dreams fulfilled by GKTW and we were honored to play a small part in helping to support your work. As we heard during our orientation – GKTW requires over 1800 volunteers per week to bring those dreams to life. To learn how you can help, please visit http://www.gktw.org/help/

Volunteer crew from ITEC at Give Kids the World

TWO NEW PROJECTS FOR WANDA GROUP

China's largest commercial property company and world's largest cinema chain operator, Dalian Wanda Group Co. Ltd has hired ITEC to design, produce and build two new dark rides - each with first-of-its-kind technology. Havoc in the Heavens in Guangzhou, China will feature a robotic arm that is integrated into a roller coaster platform for added thrills. Nezha and the Dragon King will be one of the largest 3D dynamic attractions of its kind, located in Qingdao. It will incorporate over 100,000 square feet, include a permanent underwater stage, and is slated to be the largest movie studio in the world according to Wanda Group.

NEW THEMED ENTERTAINMENT EXPERIENCES FOR SUN GROUP

Tourism and the demand for entertainment in Vietnam continue to grow and ITEC has several projects in the pipeline for Vietnam-based Sun Group. Sun Group specializes in convalescence tourism, amusement and entertainment, and luxury real estate as it works to make Vietnam an attractive global destination. ITEC’s projects with Sun Group include:

*Sun Island Resort, a combined theme park and aqua park near Phu Quoc Island

*Castle on Ba Na Hills, a destination experience in the mountains just outside Da Nang

*Asia Park, a cultural theme park in Da Nang

We look forward to sharing more as work progresses with these very exciting and varied themed entertainment experiences on ITEC.com.

AAE SHANGHAI WRAP UP

Asian Attractions Expo 2016 hailed record breaking attendance in Shanghai this year and ITEC was there! This year’s event drew attendees from 79 nations and provided the perfect opportunity to network with clients, colleagues and friends across the industry. See more ITEC photos from AAE linked here.

HOW ITEC EMPLOYEE, PAITOON RATANASIRINTRAWOOT, WENT FROM THAILAND TO DISNEY AND LUCASFILM

NBC News recently featured ITEC employee Paitoon Ratanasirintrawoot for his 20-year career that spans some of the top entertainment brands in the industry, including Disney, Marvel, Lucasfilm and Nickelodeon.

When asked about the origin of his talent, Paitoon modestly shared, “It's not a born talent; I work very hard all the time. My mind is always on in terms of creativity. I'm always trying to find a way to make something better, even when I'm not supposed to be. I always have a sketchpad near me."

Thank you for your great work that continues to inspire us all, Paitoon Ratanasirintrawoot

View the full story at http://www.nbcnews.com/news/asian-america/how-paitoon-ratanasirintrawoot-went-thailand-designing-disney-lucasfilm-n603976

A SHARED PURPOSE INSPIRES EFFECTIVE COLLABORATION

 Effective collaboration is inspired through a shared purpose, whether that means great design or accountability for creating a WOW guest experience. Here are some ITEC moments of collaboration from the week.

ITEC COMPLETES KING KONG RIDE SHOW SYSTEM

ITEC Entertainment Corporation has announced its completion of the Ride Show Supervisor system for the new adventure ride, Skull Island: Reign of Kong at Universal’s Islands of Adventure in Orlando, Florida.

 Skull Island: Reign of Kong is promoted as an adventure that lets guests live the brutal struggle of a 1930’s expedition that’s caught in a clash between prehistoric predators, man-eating beasts and the most colossal ape ever to walk the earth—King Kong.

 ITEC’s Ride Show Supervisor system brings the King Kong story to life by coordinating and orchestrating a number of independent technologies to create an immersive, multi-dimensional guest experience. The Ride Show Supervisor system also has capabilities to deliver interactivity in the Skull Island queue area for added thrills.

 “Universal Studios continues to set higher standards for creating guest experiences and ITEC is honored to have been selected to help bring this exhilarating ride to life,” said ITEC President and CEO, Bill Coan. “Our long-standing relationship with Universal includes over 50 projects and we are grateful for the opportunity to keep raising the bar.”

Guests will be thrilled by impressive theatrics that build anticipation - all orchestrated by a custom built, Ride Show Supervisor system by ITEC.

  View the full press release at: http://www.itec.com/king-kong-pr

ITEC NAMED TECHNOLOGY IQ AWARD HONOREE

The Orlando Business Journal has named ITEC Entertainment a 2016 Technology IQ Award honoree. ITEC is among 18 Central Florida honorees recognized for making advancements in technology and innovation. 

We share this achievement with all of our clients who inspire us to keep pushing the frontiers of themed entertainment design, production and technology to new heights! Check out our incredible client list here.

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ITEC CELEBRATES ANOTHER HARRY POTTER OPENING

HOGSMEADE VILLAGE OPENS AT UNIVERSAL STUDIOS HOLLYWOOD

February brings excitement and celebration to ITEC with the opening of Hogsmeade Village at Universal Studios Hollywood. ITEC was honored to have worked on the project which commenced four years ago this month. Congratulations to our friends at Universal Studios and to Harry Potter fans around the world!

The Wizarding World of Harry Potter at Universal Studios Hollywood.

Los Angeles Times story and photo link.