Founded in 1994 by Ben Stassen and Brussels-based D&D Media Group, nWave Pictures quickly established itself as the world’s leading producer and distributor of ride films for the motion simulator market. In fact, the company’s current library of titles makes up 60-70% of all ride simulation films being shown worldwide.

The quick maturity of the company afforded nWave the production tools necessary to expand into new areas. So in 1996, with the addition of award-winning special venue producer Charlotte Huggins, nWave Pictures branched out to giant screen film production. One year later, the company released its first film for the giant screen, Thrill Ride: The Science of Fun. Upon its release, Thrill Ride quickly gained momentum with audiences and was consistently ranked as one of the top 50 films at the box office for over 70 consecutive weeks (as ranked by Daily Variety). The film remains in distribution through Sony Pictures Classics

The success of Thrill Ride led nWave to new territory yet again, this time to the rapidly growing 3-D sector of the giant screen market. “Audiences at giant screen 3-D theaters around the world are clamoring for 3-D films,” notes Charlotte Huggins. “There are scores of giant screen 3-D theaters in the world, but only a handful of 3-D films in distribution.”

With a combination of eye-popping computer-generated imagery and spectacular live action, nWave’s second giant screen film, 3-D Mania: Encounter in the Third Dimension, took audiences through the history of 3-D cinema, from its origins to present-day applications. The film debuted in 1998 to eager audiences and continues to wow audiences worldwide as the first giant screen film to feature live action characters within a totally digital environment.

To complement its rapid production growth and further establish itself in the expanding giant screen market, nWave launched its own film distribution company: nWave Pictures Distribution. Headed by former Sony Pictures Classics V.P. Mark Katz, the new division began with the distribution of 3-D Mania and continued its growth by distributing nWave’s third giant screen film, Alien Adventure (another 3-D release). The distribution company’s latest offering is Haunted Castle. Future plans call for the company to continue distributing all future nWave films as well as giant screen films produced by other production entities, including H5B5’s upcoming OceanMen and the BBC/Discovery Pictures production of The Human Body.

With visionary style and confidence, nWave Pictures continues to set new standards by creating a special brand of entertainment for the digital revolution and beyond.

Visit nWave on the web at www.nwave.com.

MOVIDA-TRIX is an award-winning 3-D animation and special effects company specializing in the design and production of digital imagery. Founded in 1993 by animator Anthony Huerta, producer Caroline Van Iseghem, and the D&D Media Group, the company first established itself as the premier animation studio for the creation of ride films for the motion simulator market. The company has since quickly grown to become a key player in the giant screen film industry while continuing to create specatular imagery for feature films, world expositions, television, and advertising.

Based in Brussels, Belgium, Movida-Trix occupies over 700 square meters and houses 25 animators, artists, technical specialists, production managers and producers. Thanks to a customized networked environment, based on a combination of Silicon Graphics, Windows NT and MAC platforms running a variety of software (Maya, Lightwave, Illusion, Softimage, Composer, Digital Fusion, Shake, Flame/Inferno, Matador, Photoshop and Illustrator), the company has been creating high-end computer graphics for extremely satisfied customers worldwide since 1993.

Rides :

Over the last ten years, ride simulation films have become the main attraction at theme parks and other large public venues. In conjunction with co-producer nWave Pictures, Movida-Trix has created an array of rides that continue to propel audiences through time, across galaxies, into imaginary worlds and beyond with popular titles such as Glacier Run, Volcano Mine Ride, RGB Adventure, Kid Coaster, and many, many more!

Production :

From traditional 35mm film effects, logo animations and promos to 70mm 2-D and 3-D films, the company aims to entertain and impress audiences. In fact, Movida-Trix ranks as one of the only companies in the world capable of creating high-end computer animation for the giant screen film industry. The company’s work has been featured in such giant screen films as Special Effects: Anything Can Happen, Amazon, Mysteries of Egypt, Thrill Ride: The Science of Fun, 3-D Mania: Encounter in the Third Dimension, and Alien Adventure.

Hot spots :

3-D animation and special effects are not just for movies and rides. The company lends its magic to TV and advertising campaigns as well. These short-term projects keep the animators up-to-date with the latest software and trends, as well as keeping them on their toes!

Visit Movida on the web at www.movida3d.com.