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Animalive attending IAAPA 2011

October 10th, 2011

 

Animalive IAAPA 2011 

Come and visit us at IAAPA 2011, Orange County convention centre, Orlando, Forida. 14-19 November 2011

Booth 3075!

 

Animalive attending EAS 2011

September 14th, 2011
 

Come and visit us at Olympia, London 27-29 September 2011

Animalive Receives Best New Product Award at IAAPA 2010

November 19th, 2010

Animalive have been awarded Best New Product at IAAPA Orlando, 2010 winning in the ‘Family Entertainment Center Ride / Attraction’ category.

 

Animalive received the award for the ChatterBox Party Room which allows guests to appear on-screen to celebrate with a live, interactive animated character. The icing on the cake is a DVD recording of the party, which each guest can take home to remember the special day.

 

This is the second year running Animalive have been awarded the title of Best New Product, having won in the ‘Show Production and Entertainment’ category at IAAPA 2009 for the Looney Tunes Live stage show.

 

“To win a second award from IAAPA is truly an honor for us at Animalive. Having learnt so much since IAAPA 2009, we see this as a positive reflection on our ever developing interactive technologies and look forward to a successful 2011.” Says Ali Kord Technical Director, Animalive

Animazoo Announces Partnership with ECB, Dubai

October 15th, 2010

Animazoo, the world’s leading manufacturer of inertial motion capture systems is pleased to announce a partnership with Easa Al-Hosani Commercial Brokers, LLC as distributor of Animazoo and sister company Animalive products in the UAE and GCC Region.
 
Based in Dubai, ECB, LLC will sell the full range of Animazoo products including IGS-190 and IGS-Mini inertial systems and the new exo-skeletal Gypsy 7 system, released in October 2010.
 
ECB, LLC will also distribute Animalive’s range of IAAPA award winning live, interactive cartoon systems including ChatterBox Mini, ChatterBox Party Room and custom solutions which combine Animazoo motion capture systems and real time animation rendering software to bring animated characters to life on screen.
 
“The GCC region is a very important market for Animazoo and Animalive. Our partnership with Easa Al-Hosani Commercial Brokers, LLC will strengthen our ties with the Middle East and give Middle Eastern clients a local port of call.” Paul Collimore, Director of Sales, Animazoo and Animalive
 
“It is very exciting to finally bring out cutting edge technology into the GCC region and we are extremely pleased with our partnership with Easa Al-Hosani Commercial Brokers, LLC as they have the drive and expertise to provide a quality service to our clients.” Ali Kord, Director of Technology, Animazoo and Animalive
 
“It is a pleasure for Easa Al-Hosani Commercial Brokers, LLC to become the sole agent and exclusive distributor of Animazoo and Animalive products and services in the GCC region. There is a huge potential in this growing market for Animazoo and Animalive’s world-class products. ECB, LLC will bridge any communication or cultural gaps that previously existed in the promotion, sales, and service of these outstanding products in the region by using its extensive market knowledge, networking, and dedicated personnel.” Danish Shakil, Easa Al-Hosani Commercial Brokers, LLC

ChatterBox Mini at Sealife Centre

May 14th, 2010

Animalive, a leading developer of live interactive theatres, announced that it has singed agreement with Merlin group to provide its latest technology solution ChatterBox Mini for Sealife Centre brand. Animalive`s unique technology will be placed in four Sealife centres in the UK, adding new level of theatre-based entertainment and education for its guests.
 
Animalive`s Chatter Box Mini has won an IAAPA award for the Best Product for Show Production and Entertainment. This technology combines motion capture, real time animation rendering software and video recoding / mixing hardware, a solution previously only available to TV production companies for children programs. Now Animalive makes this technology available to Theme Parks, Children`s Play Centres, FEC`s, Museums and other attraction facilities.
 
The ChatterBox Mini trial was suggested by Max Leviston, General Manager of Sealife Centre in Brighton. He saw the potential for this product within the Sealife brand and introduced its trial last year “Once I had seen the package and worked through the numerous benefits that it could offer a family focused attraction such as mine, I jumped at the chance” – says Max Leviston. This gave the opportunity not only to entertain guests and visitors but also to increase environmental awareness with an innovative audience-based dynamic programme. “Not everyone will read a leaflet or poster, and certainly not children. When their favourite cartoon character tells them the difference they can make by recycling rubbish or being more efficient with energy they listen and take it all on board” – observed Max Leviston.
 
The trial proved to be very successful and quickly become popular with guests. From March 2010 the contract was signed to install the ChatterBox Mini solution in Sealife Centre locations – Brighton, Birmingham, Weymouth and Scarborough. Animalive worked together with the team to produce custom characters, their back stories, along with an exciting interactive quiz.
 
“We are very excited about this project. We have been working closely with Max Leviston to understand their needs and requirements. For their purpose we created special character, Kiah the Turtle, who host an interactive quiz. The quiz asks guests questions about their experience and what have they learned during their visit. These questions were supplied by the Sealife centres’ animal husbandry experts. The flexibility of our systems allows for a multi media platform, not only can you greet guests and educate children but also provide promotional information, therefore perfectly fits Sealife centre business model” – says Ali Kord, CEO of Animalive.
 
Max Leviston adds “They proved to me from day one that they were receptive to new ideas and have worked tirelessly to deliver a product that was good and now is great! Every time I made a suggestion about potential improvements they were ready to look for solution. Now, we are looking for way to create commercial opportunity as well as excellent VFM”.

DEAL Dubai…

May 6th, 2010

Animalive the IAAPA first place award winner for the “Best New Product for Show Production and Entertainment”, is pleased to announce that it will be exhibiting the ChatterBox Mini System at the DEAL entertainment trade expo, at Dubai World Trade Centre, on the 25th – 27th of April 2010 (Booth K9). Animalive will be giving visitors chance to interact with on – screen live animated characters. The unique ChatterBox Mini technology provides excellent experience for entertainment, attraction and educational industries.
 
The Dubai Entertainment Amusement & Leisure (DEAL) Expo is the UAE’s biggest entertainment expo in MENA region and most established event for the amusement market. The show attracts thousands of professional visitors a year and is a fantastic opportunity to meet new customers, discuss new business and present new products to the gathered audience.
 
The DEAL show is the must attend event for fans of Animalive entertainment technology, which is currently being used by PepsiCo, Merlin Entertainment and Bourne Leisure (parent of Butlins Leisure Centres). The astonishing world of live interactive cartoon characters will both thrill and excite DEAL regular attendees as well as newcomers to the show.

Animalive opens US office…

April 21st, 2010

Animalive the IAAPA first place award winner for the “Best New Product for Show Production and Entertainment”, is pleased to announce that Michael Goss has been appointed as Director of Sales for US and will be leading Animalive`s US office from Austin, Texas.
 
Michael brings over 20 years of experience of working within the amusement industry, specifically the FEC space. His extensive knowledge of this business in the North American market is a significant asset to Animalive.
 
CEO of Animalive, Ali Kord said: “These are exciting times for Animalive, we have seen exceptional level of interest in our unique technology across North America. Michael’s strong leadership, knowledge and expertise will be a great addition to our existing European sales team and will help drive Animalive`s growth strategy and global expansion. We are very excited to have him on board.”
 
Michael had served as VP of Sales and Marketing at FEC Holding LP, where he was responsible for overseeing the sales and marketing team and driving company strategy for continued growth and development. Prior to his appointment at FEC Holding LP, Goss was general manager for Zuma Fun Centers where he had successfully led company’s strategic planning, management and development.
 

Animalive drives message home…

April 21st, 2010

Animalive technology was recently showcased in collaboration with Indian partner SN Global Media at the 2010 Auto Expo in New Delhi, India.
 
Rudolf Diesel, inventor of the Diesel engine was brought to life as a bespoke 3D character by Animalive’s creative team especially for the event.
 
Along with a troop of dancers the 3D character entertained crowds at the Diesel Planet pavilion with a high energy performance to raise awareness of the advantages in using diesel fuel technology.
 

Best New Product Award…

April 19th, 2010

Animalive are proud to have won a Best New Product award at IAAPA Las Vegas 2009.
 
Last week at the annual IAAPA conference and expo, UK based interactive cartoon attractions company Animalive were awarded the coveted First Place Award for Best New Product for Show Production and Entertainment. Examples of Animalive technology submitted to the IAAPA Board included the ChatterBox installation at Sea Life Brighton which features a live animated turtle character that greets guests and provides environmental information, and the bespoke configuration used within the interactive theatrical show “Looney Tunes Live – The Experiment”, currently playing at all 3 UK Butlins sites.
 
“Over the last year we have worked extremely hard to make attractions out of our technology. This award acknowledges that we are on the right path to a successful 2010.” Says Ali Kord Technical Director, Animalive
 
The SeaLife Center attraction was designed in collaboration with Max Leviston the General Manager of the Brighton UK Center, and is used to educate visitors to environmental issues concerning the endangered Green Sea Turtle. “Looney Tunes Live – The Experiment” was written and produced by Oddpost Entertainment’s Terry Morrison and Shaun Cornell, and was the vision of Butlins Entertainments Director Mike Godolphin. The interactive theatrical show is set around Professor Potty unveiling his new invention, which will turn him into a cartoon character, and the fun and mayhem that occurs when the experiment does go quite as planned!
 
“It has been a pleasure to work with some great people who have added their expertise to our technologies and products. Special thanks to the operators who run our systems on a daily basis, as they are the unsung heroes of any production or attraction” adds Paul Collimore, Head of Sales Animalive.
 
“2010 see us collaborating with a major international name in location based, family entertainment, on custom made attractions, whilst also developing affordable turn-key products for smaller FEC’s and parks.”

AnimaLive Receives Best New Product Award

November 27th, 2009

AnimaLive are proud to have won a Best New Product award at IAAPA Las Vegas 2009.

Last week at the annual IAAPA conference and expo, UK based interactive cartoon attractions company AnimaLive were awarded the coveted First Place Award for Best New Product for Show Production and Entertainment. Examples of AnimaLive technology submitted to the IAAPA Board included the ChatterBox installation at Sea Life Brighton which features a live animated turtle character that greets guests and provides environmental information, and the bespoke configuration used within the interactive theatrical show “Looney Tunes Live – The Experiment”, currently playing at all 3 UK Butlins sites.

“Over the last year we have worked extremely hard to make attractions out of our technology. This award acknowledges that we are on the right path to a successful 2010.” Says Ali Kord Technical Director, AnimaLive

The SeaLife Center attraction was designed in collaboration with Max Leviston the General Manager of the Brighton UK Center, and is used to educate visitors to environmental issues concerning the endangered Green Sea Turtle. “Looney Tunes Live – The Experiment” was written and produced by Oddpost Entertainment’s Terry Morrison and Shaun Cornell, and was the vision of Butlins Entertainments Director Mike Godolphin. The interactive theatrical show is set around Professor Potty unveiling his new invention, which will turn him into a cartoon character, and the fun and mayhem that occurs when the experiment does go quite as planned!

“It has been a pleasure to work with some great people who have added their expertise to our technologies and products. Special thanks to the operators who run our systems on a daily basis, as they are the unsung heroes of any production or attraction” adds Paul Collimore, Head of Sales AnimaLive.

“2010 see us collaborating with a major international name in location based, family entertainment, on custom made attractions, whilst also developing affordable turn-key products for smaller FEC’s and parks.”