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'''Falcon's Creative Group''' (also known under the name '''Falcon's Treehouse''' or '''Falcon's Digital Media''') is an entertainment design company based in [[Orlando, Florida]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Contact Page|url=http://www.falconstreehouse.com/contact.html|website=Falcons Creative Group|accessdate=5 August 2015}}</ref> The company was founded in 2000 by Cecil D. Magpuri<ref>{{cite web|title=Our Story Page|url=http://www.falconstreehouse.com/story.html|website=Falcons Creative Group|accessdate=5 August 2015}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=News Blog "15 Years. Imagine That."|url=http://www.falconstreehouse.com/news.html|website=Falcons Creative Group|accessdate=5 August 2015}}</ref>, the current President and Chief Creative Officer.<ref>[http://www.marketwatch.com/story/falcons-creative-group-realizes-avengers-battle-of-ultron-attraction-at-img-worlds-of-adventure-2015-06-10 Falcon's Creative Group Realizes Avengers Battle of Ultron Attraction at IMG Worlds of Adventure.] [http://www.marketwatch.com/ **MarketWatch.com**] Retrieved August 5, 2015.</ref><ref name="IMGNewsparcs">{{cite web|last1=Mayne|first1=Francois|title=Falcon's Treehouse to offer themed entertainmentdesign solutions for IMG Theme Park in Dubai|url=http://www.newsparcs.com/en/article/00005931-falcon_s_treehouse_to_offer_themed_entertainment_design_solutions_for_img_theme_park_in_dubai|website=Newsparcs.com|accessdate=5 August 2015}}</ref> Following a re-branding campaign in 2014, the originally named ''Falcon's Treehouse'' was established as one of three branches under the new umbrella title: "'''Falcon's Creative Group'''." ''Falcon's Digital'' and ''Falcon's Licensing'' are the two other branches.<ref>{{cite web|title=News Blog "Falcon's Announcing New Branding Campaign."|url=http://www.falconstreehouse.com/news.html|website=Falcons Creative Group|accessdate=5 August 2015}}</ref>
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==Current Projects==

===''Heroes & Legends'' (Kennedy Space Center: [[Orlando, Florida]])===
On May 29th, 2015, Falcon's Creative Group and the [[Kennedy Space Center]] Visitor Complex announced that the 25-year old [[United States Astronaut Hall of Fame]] exhibit would be moving to a new location within the complex to make room for the new exhibit "Heroes & Legends," scheduled to open sometime late 2016. "Heroes and Legends" will focus on the early astronauts of the United States as well as on the concept of what it means to be a hero, in general.<ref>{{cite web|last1=Dean|first1=James|title=KSC Visitor Complex introduces 'Heroes and Legends'|url=www.floridatoday.com/story/tech/2015/05/29/ksc-visitor-complex-breaks-ground-on-major-new-attraction/28142981/|website=Florida Today|accessdate=6 August 2015}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex To Open ‘Heroes And Legends’ In 2016|url=http://spacecoastdaily.com/2015/06/kennedy-space-center-visitor-complex-to-open-heroes-and-legends-in-2016/|website=SpaceCoastDaily.com|publisher=Nasa.gov|accessdate=6 August 2015}}</ref>

===''IMG Worlds of Adventure'' (City of Arabia: [[Dubai, UAE]])===
It was announced in 2012 that Falcon's Treehouse had been selected by the IMG Group (Ilyas & Mustafa Galadari Group) to design the attractions and overall masterplan of the upcoming [[IMG Worlds of Adventure]] theme park in Dubai.<ref name="IMGNewsparcs"></ref> The park will have four zones, two of which feature iconic characters from the intellectual properties of [[Cartoon Network]] and [[Marvel Comics]]. When opened, IMG Worlds of Adventure will cover an area over 1.5 million square feet, making it the largest indoor themed entertainment destination in the world.<ref>{{cite web|title=IMG Worlds of Adventure Unveils Extensive F&B and Retail Offering|url=https://www.zawya.com/story/IMG_Worlds_of_Adventure_Unveils_Extensive_FB_and_Retail_Offering-ZAWYA20150429094357/|website=Zawya.com|accessdate=6 August 2015}}</ref>


==Awards & Recognition==

===2013===
* The Gold Level [[Pixie Award]] was awarded to Sea World, San Diego's [[Manta (SeaWorld San Diego)|Manta]].<ref name="PixieAwards">{{cite web|title=2013 Winners|url=http://www.pixieawards.com/downloads/pixie-2013-winners.pdf|website=The Pixie Awards|accessdate=5 August 2015}}</ref>
* The Platinum Level [[Pixie Award]] was awarded to Sea World, Orlando's [[Turtle Trek]] attraction<ref name="PixieAwards"></ref>, which opened in 2012 as the world's first 360 degrees 3D Dome Theater.<ref>{{cite web|last1=Jost|first1=Domenik|title=TurtleTrek opens at SeaWorld Orlando|url=http://www.themeparkinsider.com/flume/201204/3025/|website=Theme Park Insider|accessdate=5 August 2015}}</ref> The attraction was designed by Falcon's Treehouse.<ref>{{cite web|title=Attraction Design - Turtle Trek|url=http://www.falconstreehouse.com/turtletrek.html|website=Falcons Creative Group|accessdate=5 August 2015}}</ref>

===2014===
* [[Chime-Long Ocean Kingdom|Chimelong Ocean Kingdom]] in [[China]] was awarded the [[Themed Entertainment Association|THEA Award]] for Outstanding Achievement over 169 international candidates in total, marking the first time the award was given to a Chinese Theme Park.<ref>{{cite web|title=Chimelong Ocean Kingdom wins 2014 Thea Award|url=http://en.hengqin.gov.cn/2015-03/25/content_35151092.htm|website=Hengqin.gov.cn|accessdate=5 August 2015}}</ref>
===2015===
* The [[Communicator Award]] of Excellence was awarded to Falcon's Treehouse LLC, under the cateogry Websites -- Professional Services<ref>{{cite web|title=2015 Winners|url=http://www.communicatorawards.com/winners/list/?l=F&event=&category=&award=E|website=Communicator Awards|accessdate=5 August 2015}}</ref> and Visual Appeal<ref>{{cite web|title=Winners|url=http://www.communicatorawards.com/winners/list/?l=F&pageNum_winners=2&totalRows_winners=848&event=&category=|website=Communicator Awards|accessdate=5 August 2015}}</ref>

* The Platinum Level [[Pixie Award]] was given to Falcon's Treehouse LLC, for the firm's involvement in the Ocean Avenue Media Canopy and Deep Sea Odyseey Attractions at [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chime-Long_Ocean_Kingdom Chimelong Ocean Kingdom] in [[China]]. The awards were given under the category of Animation.<ref>{{cite web|title=6th Annual Award Winners|url=http://www.pixieawards.com/previous-winners/6th-annual-award-winners/|website=The Pixie Awards|accessdate=5 August 2015}}</ref>

==References==
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==External links==
* [http://www.falconstreehouse.com/index.html#homeland Official Website]
* [http://www.communicatorawards.com/home/ Communicator Awards Website]
* [http://www.pixieawards.com/ The Pixie Awards Website]

Revision as of 18:53, 25 August 2015

Falcon's Creative Group (also known under the name Falcon's Treehouse or Falcon's Digital Media) is an entertainment design company based in Orlando, Florida.[1] The company was founded in 2000 by Cecil D. Magpuri[2][3], the current President and Chief Creative Officer.[4][5] Following a re-branding campaign in 2014, the originally named Falcon's Treehouse was established as one of three branches under the new umbrella title: "Falcon's Creative Group." Falcon's Digital and Falcon's Licensing are the two other branches.[6]

Current Projects

Heroes & Legends (Kennedy Space Center: Orlando, Florida)

On May 29th, 2015, Falcon's Creative Group and the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex announced that the 25-year old United States Astronaut Hall of Fame exhibit would be moving to a new location within the complex to make room for the new exhibit "Heroes & Legends," scheduled to open sometime late 2016. "Heroes and Legends" will focus on the early astronauts of the United States as well as on the concept of what it means to be a hero, in general.[7][8]

IMG Worlds of Adventure (City of Arabia: Dubai, UAE)

It was announced in 2012 that Falcon's Treehouse had been selected by the IMG Group (Ilyas & Mustafa Galadari Group) to design the attractions and overall masterplan of the upcoming IMG Worlds of Adventure theme park in Dubai.[5] The park will have four zones, two of which feature iconic characters from the intellectual properties of Cartoon Network and Marvel Comics. When opened, IMG Worlds of Adventure will cover an area over 1.5 million square feet, making it the largest indoor themed entertainment destination in the world.[9]


Awards & Recognition

2013

  • The Gold Level Pixie Award was awarded to Sea World, San Diego's Manta.[10]
  • The Platinum Level Pixie Award was awarded to Sea World, Orlando's Turtle Trek attraction[10], which opened in 2012 as the world's first 360 degrees 3D Dome Theater.[11] The attraction was designed by Falcon's Treehouse.[12]

2014

2015

  • The Communicator Award of Excellence was awarded to Falcon's Treehouse LLC, under the cateogry Websites -- Professional Services[14] and Visual Appeal[15]
  • The Platinum Level Pixie Award was given to Falcon's Treehouse LLC, for the firm's involvement in the Ocean Avenue Media Canopy and Deep Sea Odyseey Attractions at Chimelong Ocean Kingdom in China. The awards were given under the category of Animation.[16]

References

  1. ^ "Contact Page". Falcons Creative Group. Retrieved 5 August 2015.
  2. ^ "Our Story Page". Falcons Creative Group. Retrieved 5 August 2015.
  3. ^ "News Blog "15 Years. Imagine That."". Falcons Creative Group. Retrieved 5 August 2015.
  4. ^ Falcon's Creative Group Realizes Avengers Battle of Ultron Attraction at IMG Worlds of Adventure. **MarketWatch.com** Retrieved August 5, 2015.
  5. ^ a b Mayne, Francois. "Falcon's Treehouse to offer themed entertainmentdesign solutions for IMG Theme Park in Dubai". Newsparcs.com. Retrieved 5 August 2015.
  6. ^ "News Blog "Falcon's Announcing New Branding Campaign."". Falcons Creative Group. Retrieved 5 August 2015.
  7. ^ Dean, James. [www.floridatoday.com/story/tech/2015/05/29/ksc-visitor-complex-breaks-ground-on-major-new-attraction/28142981/ "KSC Visitor Complex introduces 'Heroes and Legends'"]. Florida Today. Retrieved 6 August 2015. {{cite web}}: Check |url= value (help)
  8. ^ "Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex To Open 'Heroes And Legends' In 2016". SpaceCoastDaily.com. Nasa.gov. Retrieved 6 August 2015.
  9. ^ "IMG Worlds of Adventure Unveils Extensive F&B and Retail Offering". Zawya.com. Retrieved 6 August 2015.
  10. ^ a b "2013 Winners" (PDF). The Pixie Awards. Retrieved 5 August 2015.
  11. ^ Jost, Domenik. "TurtleTrek opens at SeaWorld Orlando". Theme Park Insider. Retrieved 5 August 2015.
  12. ^ "Attraction Design - Turtle Trek". Falcons Creative Group. Retrieved 5 August 2015.
  13. ^ "Chimelong Ocean Kingdom wins 2014 Thea Award". Hengqin.gov.cn. Retrieved 5 August 2015.
  14. ^ "2015 Winners". Communicator Awards. Retrieved 5 August 2015.
  15. ^ "Winners". Communicator Awards. Retrieved 5 August 2015.
  16. ^ "6th Annual Award Winners". The Pixie Awards. Retrieved 5 August 2015.
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