Play Meter Magazine, Feb 2009, Page 54Hollow 40 Studios wins a Best Exhibit award at IAAPA

Hollow 4D Studios, a cutting-edge 4D film and attraction company, recently won first place honors at the International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions (IAAPA) Expo, one of the industry's largest events. Out of nearly 1,200 exhibitors, four companies were presented the coveted Best Exhibit award, with Hollow 4D Studios' turnkey, mobile 4D attraction earning First Place for Best Exhibit in the 600 to 1,000 square-foot category.

Hollow 4D specializes in turnkey 4D theaters and 3D ride and attraction films, and has introduced an entirely new breed of mobile 4D attractions to the industry. The company's signature theming and state-of-the-art components combine to create a cohesive, high impact 4D experience, in both mobile and fixed attractions. The company's Senior Vice President, Sean Forgaard, commented on winning the award: "We are thrilled and honored to have been chosen. The competition was steep this year; there were a lot of amazing exhibits. We attribute this win to the innovation, price-point, and the overall packaging of our line of turnkey 4D attractions. In these uncertain economic times, it feels good to bring something fresh, exciting, and affordable to the marketplace. The small price-tag, big draw, and large throughput are a winning combination for a variety of venues, including theme parks, zoos, aquariums, museums, and family entertainment centers (FECs), to name a few."

These state-of-the-art 4D theaters can accommodate between four-to-40 riders, and come with the latest X-4D motion seats, which come with front air blasts and water spray, a neck tickler, a leg tickler, and seat vibrators (additional options are available). It also includes a large high-definition screen, an extensive 3D film library, the latest 4D special effects, 5.1 surround sound, wireless touch-button operation, and fully automated system including: doors, lighting, film, and special effects. The company's mobile attractions can be customized for individual locations, themes, and more. In addition, the 4D theaters are equipped with remote download capability for new films and seat programming.

According to the company, as of Jan. 1, 2009, the company has "adjusted product pricing to better align with the current economic landscape ... (We) anticipate that the largest sales growth in 2009 will be from the FEC sector." Sean Forgaard adds, "Simply put, our mobile and fixed 4D theaters are unmatched in their design, content, and technology ... we are very excited to now be able to work with smaller venues and give them the opportunity to capitalize on this exciting technology."

Forgaard concluded, "As the audience becomes more sophisticated, they will expect newer and better films ... Content is a very important. Hollow 4D Studios utilizes one of the most advanced video servers in the industry. It can remotely download the newest 3D ride and attraction films (and seat programming) as they become available. This capability, coupled with our relationships with the major 3D film distributors, means that our clients can get the latest 3D content just by having an Internet connection and making a phone call!"

For more information, contact Hollow 4D Studios, (877)465-5696 or Web (www.hollow4d.com).