LOS ANGELES – Elation introduces the new Platinum Beam 15R Pro, which offers even brighter output, sharper optics and more features than the original Platinum Beam 5R introduced last year. Like its predecessor, the Platinum Beam 15R Pro is powered by an advanced Philips MSR Platinum lamp — only in this case it’s the higher-output Platinum15R model, which delivers brightness comparable to a 1,200-watt discharge lamp, making it ideal for larger venues and applications.
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AARHUS, Denmark – Martin Professional has released a new operating system for its M-Series lighting controllers, which encompass the M1, M2GO, M-PC and Maxxyz consoles. The new software, version 2.90.400, includes more than 70 new features and upgrades and can be downloaded from the website.
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Waldbüttelbrunn, GERMANY – Steinigke Showtechnic GmbH has appointed Inner Circle Distribution, L.L.C (ICD) of Sunrise, FL, as its exclusive distributor in the US, Canada, Mexico, Caribbean and South America. Steinigke is one of the biggest distributors in Europe for show equipment, covering lighting, truss, staging and more. “We are extremely excited to offer the Steinigke product line to our customers,” said Craig Singer, President of ICD. “In addition to superior German engineering, Steinigke provides tremendous value and Europe’s largest selection of products.”
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CAMARILLO, CA – Jason Alt has been promoted to President of Delicate Productions. In his new role, he is responsible for operations, sales, management, growth and strategic planning. He will oversee the Camarillo and San Francisco offices in addition to the company’s electronic sales division. Alt joined Delicate Productions in 2008.
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NEW YORK – Theatre design consultancy Charcoalblue is opening a studio in New York’s Chelsea district in September. The company launched in 2004 with founders Andy Hayles, Gavin Green and Jon Stevens, and has won awards for projects under their performing arts consultancy service.
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LONDON – A ‘Rain of Poems’ fell from a helicopter as it hovered above Jubilee Gardens for 30 minutes, distributing 100,000 bookmark-shaped poems onto large crowds as they scrambled excitedly to catch and collect them all. Two Robert Juliat Lancelot 4000W HTI followspots, supplied by White Light, illuminated the spell-binding rainfall of words that fell on London’s Jubilee Gardens in June, launching the Southbank Centre’s Poetry Parnassus festival.
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LONDON – UK band Placebo are using 90 Robe ROBIN 300 LEDWash fixtures in custom touring frames for their current European festival tour, specified by LD Jvan Morandi. Supplied by PRG EML Productions, the touring ‘specials package’ is designed for quick and easy install in festival situations ‘underneath’ the house rig at each event.
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WASHINGTON, DC – Live event production company DWP Live created a projection display for the UN’s World Humanitarian Day. The music video, taped Aug. 10 at the United Nations General Assembly Hall, featured a performance by Beyoncé, who dedicated “I Was Here” in recognition of World Humanitarian Day.
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SEATTLE – The Long Reach Long Riders (LRLR) recently completed their ninth annual charity motorcycle ride. The ride, which benefits Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS and The ESTA Foundation’s Behind the Scenes program, started on Aug. 4 in Seattle and returned Aug. 11. To date in 2012, the LRLR have raised more than $45,000.
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