ITEC Plans Second Park in Norway

Rich cultural contributions from the 200 year Viking history make for an exciting new theme
park planned along the west coast of Norway. ITEC spent much of 2014 working with Vikingland Utvikling AS to complete a schematic design for Vikingland, ITEC’s second park in Norway. Vikingland is planned to be both educational and entertaining by recreating experiences that relive days of trade, raids and conquest and influenced culture for generations to come.

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Harry Potter Times Three

Working with Universal Studios Florida, Islands of Adventure, and Universal Studios Japan,
ITEC Entertainment had an opportunity to deliver three exciting Wizarding World of Harry Potter-themed projects. ITEC developed the show control system for Harry Potter and the Escape from Gringotts at Universal Studios Florida along with audio and visual effects for Hogwarts Express Hogsmeade station at Universal's Islands of Adventure. ITEC’s global footprint continued to expand with ITEC providing show controls for Universal Studios Japan’s Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey ride which opened in July 2014 in Osaka, Japan.

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ITEC ENTERTAINMENT CORPORATION RECOGNIZED BY FLORIDA GOVERNOR FOR ‘FLORIDA EXCEPTIONALISM’

ITEC Entertainment Corporation was recognized by Florida Governor Rick Scott during the Governor’s State of the State address today.

Outlining his priorities for the coming session, Governor Scott noted “We have to ask ourselves who has the next big dream for Florida? Who are the inventors? Who are the builders? Who are the trailblazers?”

Among other Florida business pioneers, Governor Scott recognized ITEC President and CEO, Bill Coan, as an example of “Florida Exceptionalism.”

“Some of the people whose dreams are changing the world are here today,” said Governor Scott during his address to both chambers of the Legislature today. Governor Scott lauded those individuals for having dreamed big and for helping to make the state great. Bill Coan was recognized for ITEC’s work designing theme parks and attractions all around the world.

“All of us at ITEC are extremely grateful and honored to receive this recognition by Governor Scott,” said Bill Coan. “Our plan is to continue to push the frontiers of entertainment and attraction design and production to new heights and to make ongoing contributions to the industry and economy.” 

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ITEC Entertainment Corporation Opens Two New Attractions in China

ITEC Entertainment Corporation announces the opening of two new attractions in Wuhan, China - Ultimate Energy and Power of Nature.

Ultimate Energy is a 5D theatre that integrates 3D projection, live actors, props, stunts and special effects into one ride.Ultimate Energy riders are transported into the future and to a time when man is at war with machines. Guests visit an International Mech War Museum which commemorates the history of the worldwide conflict against a fictional character, Dai Wen, and his army of mech warriors.

Power of Nature is a virtual simulation ride named Interceptor where guests become storm chasers and are transported into the most powerful natural disasters that the earth has ever experienced. Power of Nature brings the experience to life within a facility known as the Extreme Weather Institute using the largest 3D screen available in the world. (more...)

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Rising Projects Signal Further Growth for ITEC Entertainment Corporation

Projects Increase in the U.S., Norway, Dubai, China, Indonesia, Korea

ITEC Entertainment Corporation announces the addition of seven new employees to be based out of the company’s Central Florida headquarters. Building on the momentum that has earned ITEC Entertainment Corporation continued international growth and support for Universal Orlando’s latest creation, the Wizarding World of Harry Potter, ITEC continues to invest in resources that will advance business opportunities at home and abroad.

“Guest expectations in the entertainment world have changed dramatically over the past several years and ITEC continues to transform to exceed them,” said ITEC President and CEO, Bill Coan. “The engineering, technology and project management implications required of projects of such magnitude must be fully integrated to create the most mind-blowing experiences imaginable – and that is exactly ITEC’s specialty.” New talent will increase ITEC’s capabilities in those areas as follows...(more)

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ITEC Entertainment Corporation Announces Hiring of Top Entertainment Solutions Talent

ITEC Entertainment Corporation, the global industry leader of award-winning entertainment solutions, including support for Universal Orlando’s latest creation, the Wizarding World of Harry Potter, has announced the appointment of three new employees. The new hires will strengthen the company’s design, engineering, and project management capabilities and further increase international business opportunities.

Jimmy Hsueh, Paitoon Ratanasirintrawoot, and Paul Taylor have more than 60 years of planning, design, and production experience among them and bring best practice skills and abilities, having worked for some of the top brands in the entertainment industry, including The Walt Disney Company, Universal Orlando, and DC Comics. Since each and every ITEC project is unique, these individuals will be able to leverage their passions and best-practice skills to create custom entertainment solutions for ITEC clients.

“This is a transformational time at ITEC, and I could not be more pleased to welcome these talented individuals as we position the company for growth and continue to expand our global footprint. It is a priority for us to continue to bring in world-class talent which allows us to remain on the forefront of innovation so we continually exceed the expectations of our customers,” said ITEC President and CEO, Bill Coan. (more..)

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