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Simworx announces 4D effects theatre for British theme park |
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18 Sep 2008 . BY |
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UK based 4D effects theatre and simulation attraction company Simworx has announced the sale of a 4D effects theatre to Drayton Manor Theme Park.
Due to open at the beginning of the 2009 season, the new, 152-seat theatre will be housed in an existing building which Drayton Manor will adapt for the purpose.
Simworx will provide a Christie high definition projection system to present the 3D imagery, along with special effects lighting and the company’s Dimensions 4D effects seats.
In addition to the familiar seat movements, numerous special effects will be incorporated into the attraction to help create the experience. This includes using water spray, air blast, leg ticklers, aroma, low smoke and bubbles, whilst among the films due to be shown will be the Simworx distributed, Red Star Studios produced, Curse of Skull Rock, winner of the Best Children’s Animated Film award at the prestigious Stuttgart Film Festival.
Aimed at all age groups, Drayton Manor are intending to have the capacity to allow over 600 people an hour through the theatre.
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