DENVER – Production Resource Group, L.L.C. (PRG) acquired Davis Audio Visual, which provides audiovisual and computer management services for associations and corporations throughout North America and Europe.
Read More »LAS VEGAS – Celine Dion, who regularly filled the 4,000-capacity Colosseum at Caesars Palace for a five-year run for A New Day from 2003 to 2007, is set to return to Caesars in mid-March 2011 for another three-year run, this time with a full orchestra.
Read More »MOONACHIE, NJ-The employees of 4Wall Entertainment New York are now covered under a new collective bargaining agreement between the company and the IATSE Local 632 of Northeast New Jersey.
Read More »SYRACUSE, NY-USITT is planning to have special speakers and session presenters for its 50th Annual Conference in 2010, including Sally Struthers, Dr. Joel E. Rubin, the founder of USITT, Oscar Brockett and lighting designer Jennifer Tipton.
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MELBOURNE, Australia – Clifton Productions supplied Robe moving lights, Anolis LED fixtures and other gear for this year's Brownlow Medal Count, staged at the Palladium Ballroom in Melbourne's Crown Casino complex. More than 1,000 top sports figures attended the televised event.
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MONTREAL – Impact Video is stocking up on Astrovision LED displays from Panasonic Canada Inc., for use at sporting and entertainment venues in North America.
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DETROIT – This year's North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) was once again a showcase for the latest car models and concept cars, and also for booth designs and product presentation. Production Resource Group (PRG) provided lighting, video and other support to many companies, including Hyundai, Subaru, Land Rover/Jaguar, Tesla – and, most notably, Chrysler.
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BRISBANE, Australia – All Access Staging & Productions, with locations in Los Angeles, New York and London, has partnered with staging veterans Ross Butler, pictured here, and Jeff Lamour to provide Versa Stage systems and service to the Pacific Rim through a new operation located in Brisbane, Australia.
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PLSN marks its 10th Anniversary with the Feb. 2010 issue. In that time, production companies have morphed, but the crew lists and gear lists haven't… Read More »Projection, Lights & Staging News Turns 10
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BERLIN – Wireless Solution Sweden AB was recently in Berlin to help the city celebrate the 20-year anniversary of the fall of the wall. A focal point for the four-day event was the Festival of Freedom held at the Brandenburg Gate. Thousands attended, including representatives of the former GDR opposition, eyewitnesses, official guests and personalities from politics and culture.
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CWMBRAN, U.K. – Cooper Controls UK named Claire House brand manager for its entertainment brands, including Zero 88 lighting control products and State Automation dimming systems.
Read More »GARLAND, TX – Stage Research teamed with Romeo Music in Dallas to supply 162 fully-equipped computer workstations for the fine arts programs at the Garland Independent School District (Garland ISD). Stage Research provided a wide array of software, including its best-selling Light Factory, SFX, Soft Plot, TDI-Sound and TDI-Lighting, for the Omnirax computer workstations, which Romeo outfitted with scanners, monitors and desks.
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