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Moving Lights for Slovakian TV’s “Cat Girls”

BRATISLAVA, Slovakia — Over 100 Robe moving lights, controlled by grandMA consoles and other gear from MA Lighting, were used to light “Cat Girls,” a Slovakian TV show that tries to find the sexiest girl in the country. The show was staged in the Expo Arena in front of a live audience and broadcast live on Slovakia’s Markiza network.

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Martin’s Q3 Results Lead to Job Cuts

AARHUS, Denmark — Despite a boost from its prominent role at the Beijing Olympics and the positive, albeit delayed, launch of its MAC III Profile, Martin Professional is reeling from a sharp reduction in spending among leasing clients who are holding back on investments in new gear. The company has responded with a reorganization of its European sales organization and plans to cut 200 jobs by year’s end.

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Robert Ornbo, 1931-2008

SUFFOLK, U.K. — Robert Ornbo, one of the world’s most prolific and celebrated lighting designers, with over 300 productions to his credit, died Nov. 19 at the age of 77. The cause was Fibrosing Alveolitis, a condition Ornbo had been battling since he was diagnosed with it in 2001.

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Lighting Up the Laughs with The Mighty Boosh

LONDON — Lighting designer Arturo Ollandini is using Robe ColorSpot and ColorWash 2500 moving lights supplied by Sonalyst in his design for comedy duo, The Mighty Boosh, currently on tour in the U.K. The show, produced by Phil McIntyre Entertainments, is a mix of comedy and music with the lighting requirements of a theatrical rock ‘n’ roll tour.

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New Gear Used for Italian TV’s “Veline”

MILAN, Italy — The Italian news parody, Striscia la Notizia, or The News Slithers, has become popular enough for the talent search for the two female performers who accompany the show to become a hit on its own, with a full complement of Clay Paky gear used to light the final performances and the interviews with the winning pair of female contestants.

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PR Lighting Washes Ukrainian Landmarks in Color

DONETSK, Ukraine — Lighting supplier Cortmi Ltd. is using architectural lighting fixtures from China-based PR Lighting to wash landmark buildings in this eastern Ukraine urban center in bright colors, including a permanent installation for the Akula business center and the temporary wash for a residence constructed by Donbass Investment and Construction Co. Ltd. (DISC).

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Martin Appoints Solvang, Barker

AARHUS, Denmark — Martin Professional A/S  has named Anne Mette Solvang as head of marketing at the company’s headquarter office in Denmark. Martin also appointed Martin Barker as the company’s commercial product manager for its architectural segment. Barker will work out of both the company’s headquarters office and its head office in the U.K.

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