LEEDS, U.K. – STL, which used Novalight Nova-Flower 2K "flower effect" fixtures for the 2010 Fireworks Spectacular at Leeds Castle, has ordered more of the units from U.K. distributor Lightfactor, doubling its rental stock.
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FLORENCE, Italy – Irene Grandi's recent Alle Porte del Sogno (At the Gates of Dreams) tour visited a variety of Italian squares and theatres, and LD Adriano Sanson relied upon more than 30 Infinity series moving heads to put each venue in its best light.
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HANOI, Vietnam – Vietnam celebrated 1,000 years with a 10-day party that culminated in a ceremony at Mỹ ÄÂình Stadium in Hanoi on October 10th. The event illustrated the history of the country with over 1,000 performers and large-scale lighting visuals that included 120 Martin Professional MAC 2000 Wash XB fixtures and 30 Martin MAC III Profiles.
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NEW YORK – Scharff Weisberg has supplied the automated light package for the first New York City revival of Angels in America: A Gay Fantasia on National Themes. Off Broadway's Signature Theatre Company is dedicating an entire season to works done by playwright Tony Kushner, starting with parts one and two of Angels in America.
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Da-Lite Screen Company's new series of thin flat panel wall mounts are designed for easy installation with a slim profile. The TWM series is a tilting mount design and allows for adjustment from 0 to 15 degrees, while only protruding 11/16" from the wall at 0 degrees. The TWS series is a static mount design that protrudes 7/16" from the wall.
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SINGAPORE – Located 71 floors up on top of the luxury Swissotel The Stamford, the New Asia Bar has a chic atmosphere enhanced with Robe ClubScan 250 CTs, ColorSpot 250 ATs and ColorWash 575 ATs.
Read More »CHARLOTTE, NC – All three ETCP examinations the entertainment electrician exam, the arena rigging exam and the theatre rigging exam – will be given at USITT's annual Conference & Stage Expo on March 11-12, 2011.
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LONDON – For The Michael Ball Show, Richard Martin Lighting provided Clay Paky Alpha Spot HPE 300, Alpha Wash 300 and Alpha Wash 700 fixtures to illuminate the show's theatrical set.
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New features for Rosco's LitePad luminaires, developed with extensive user input, include an inset, detachable electrical connection to prevent cord damage; 33% increased light output; metal housing with a secure mounting plate and a slot where accessories can attach; medium and spot lens options; and units available in both daylight or tungsten color temperatures.
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DALLAS, TX – GoVision, which provided video support for George W. Bush's second oath of office in January 2005 and a welcome home rally in Midland, Texas in 2009, was called upon yet again for the groundbreaking ceremony for the new George W. Bush Presidential Center at Southern Methodist University, a televised event attended by an invitation-only crowd of 3,000 friends and supporters.
Read More »LOS ANGELES, CA – Elation Professional has developed a new mobile-enabled site, mobileparts.elationlighting.com, to give lighting professionals a way to order lamps, bulbs, fuses and other parts from their smart phones or iPads. The new site is also accessible from laptops or PCs over the Internet.
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LONDON – Renegade produced and supplied all the technical design and equipment – lighting, video and visuals, set and scenic elements plus sound – for the SHINE 2010 Benefit Dinner, staged at The Boiler House, a new temporary structure located inside the shell of London's iconic Battersea Power Station building.
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