Set your time machines for the past . . . and the future!
Celebrating the history and next generation of themed entertainment, “The Spirit of the Time” Zoomca...
Zeitgeist's The Spirit Of The Time Episode 40: Christian Hope
Episode 40: Forty-year veteran concept designer and creative leader in the location-based entertainment industry, including both Disney and Universal, Christian Hope. For four decades, Christian Hope has been instrumental in the creative development of world-class theme parks and attractions around the world. His clever and witty drawings are reflections of his clever and witty brain — passionate, humorous, and always ready with another original idea. Plan now to join us as Christian boards the time machine to discuss his years as a Disney Imagineer, designing new lands and attractions for Universal Creative, as well as tales from the trenches on the dozens of innovative projects he’s conceived, designed, and shepherded to successful realities! If you know Christian, you’ll know this may be the funniest journey yet!
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Zeitgeist's The Spirit Of The Time Episode 39: Craig Russell
Flight 39: Forty-one-year veteran of Walt Disney Imagineering who has overseen design, engineering, production, construction and project management of Disney parks and resorts all over the world, Craig Russell. Craig Russell joined WED Enterprises in 1980 as a project coordinator on Tokyo Disneyland. After a brief stint with Sequoia Creative and the 1984 LA Olympics, he returned to oversee project engineering of the Disney-MGM Studios Theme Park and design management of Tokyo Disney Sea. He later ran a number of divisions before spending nine years co-leading WDI as Design and Project Delivery Executive. Craig returned to project management for the completion of Shanghai Disneyland, as well as Star Wars Galaxy’s Edge before managing all projects in Tokyo, Hong Kong and Shanghai. Plan to join us on a time travel journey for the ages as Craig shares his experiences leading the design and execution of some of Disney’s biggest, most complex, and highly successful projects from concept to opening day!
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Zeitgeist's The Spirit Of The Time Episode 38: Don Hahn
Passenger 37: Disney Legend, Academy Award and Golden Globe-nominated producer, director, writer, painter — and drummer — who produced two of the world’s most popular animated films: Disney’s “Beauty & the Beast” and “The Lion King,” Don Hahn. Don Hahn is a true renaissance man, beginning his career in music, moving into producing some of Disney’s most beloved animated features, before directing live action films and documentaries, writing popular books on Disney Animation and creativity, and attempting to capture the real world through "dabs of colored mud" in his iPad paintings. From “Beauty & The Beast,” The Lion King,” “Who Framed Roger Rabbit,” and “The Hunchback of Notre Dame," to “Maleficent,” “The Haunted Mansion” and “Howard,” Don has created intellectual properties and characters that have inspired many beloved location-based entertainment projects. Plan now to join our first Oscar-nominated guest (who also holds two honorary doctorate degrees!) aboard the time machine for what promises to be an epic journey with an extraordinary talent!
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Zeitgeist's The Spirit Of The Time Episode 37: Laine Dunham White
Passenger 36: Former creative director/show producer at Walt Disney Imagineering, Universal Creative, Sony Development, Knott’s Berry Farm, and Hildene, who played a primary role on the creation of the Disney-MGM Studios and then oversaw the design, installation, and construction of the original Tower of Terror attraction at the park, Laine Dunham White (former Houser and Akiyama)! Laine Dunham White has spent over three decades conceiving, designing, and producing world-class theme park attractions and compelling museum exhibits. Known to many as Laine Houser and Laine Aikyama, she is an ArtCenter grad who, since childhood, has excelled at tapping into her skills of observation, communication, composition, and storytelling to paint, draw, and bring immersive environments to life. Now in retirement on Cape Cod, we’ve lured Laine back into the spotlight for a ride on the time machine! Set your timepiece now to join us for an exciting journey with one of the industry’s best and brightest women!
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Zeitgeist's The Spirit Of The Time Episode 36: Chris Brown
Passenger 35: Former technical director and senior show & ride executive for Walt Disney Imagineering, former president of Spectra Entertainment and Auriga Entertainment, and current president of Contour Entertainment, Chris Brown. Chris Brown is what happens when technical prowess, extreme creativity, and business acumen all collide in a purple explosion of talent and humor! Plan now to witness the final flight of year three as this accomplished former Disney Imagineer and president of Contour Entertainment climbs aboard the time machine to share his history and wisdom acquired from such projects as Spaceship Earth and the Imagination pavilion at Epcot, Star Tours at Disneyland, the Disney-MGM Studios Theme Park, Tokyo Disneyland, Magic World (Dubai), Sony Music Box (Berlin), Doha Entertainment District, Star Trek: The Tour, Imagica Park (Mumbai), and many more!
Set your time machines for the past . . . and the future!
Celebrating the history and next generation of themed entertainment, “The Spirit of the Time” Zoomcast shares the philosophies, insights and industry tradecraft of the top creatives and executives who made or are making their mark in timeless and timely out-of-home entertainment projects all over the world.
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