Iwerks
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Simex-Iwerks' was founded in 1985 by Oscar winner and Disney Legend Don Iwerks
and Stan Kinsey
, two former Disney
Executives. The company was named to honor Don's father, Ub Iwerks
, who was Walt Disney
's first business partner and creator of Mickey Mouse
.
The company has received two Oscars
by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences
for Scientific and Technical Achievement.
In the 1990s, Iwerks Entertainment became well known as a leading developer of special venues and films, and virtual reality
theaters throughout the world.
In 2002, Iwerks Entertainment merged with SimEX and began trading under the name SimEx-Iwerks.
Today the company has 300 attractions in 40 countries worldwide. They are a leading leading innovator of immersive 3-D and 4-D attractions, special effects, and cinematic experiences; they are also an exclusive distributor of over 130 proprietary 2-D, 3-D, and 4-D films.
By 2011, Iwerks had 300 attractions in 40 countries worldwide.
by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences
for Scientific and Technical Achievement.
The first occurred in 1998 at the 70th Academy Awards
show, where founder Don Iwerks was awarded the Gordon E. Sawyer Award
award, given each year to "an individual in the motion picture industry whose technological contributions have brought credit to the industry."
The second occurred in 1999 at the 71st Academy Awards
show, where the company was awarded an Academy Award for a technical innovation called the Iwerks 8/70 Linear Loop projection system.
Don Iwerks
Don Iwerks is a former Disney executive, a Disney Legend, an Oscar winner, and co-founder of Iwerks Entertainment along with former Disney executive Stan Kinsey...
and Stan Kinsey
Stan Kinsey
Stan Kinsey is a former Disney executive and co-founder of Iwerks Entertainment, along with Oscar winner and Disney legend Don Iwerks. Kinsey is famous for being a visionary that sought to take the Walt Disney Company in the direction of computer animated films .-Career:Originally from Indiana,...
, two former Disney
The Walt Disney Company
The Walt Disney Company is the largest media conglomerate in the world in terms of revenue. Founded on October 16, 1923, by Walt and Roy Disney as the Disney Brothers Cartoon Studio, Walt Disney Productions established itself as a leader in the American animation industry before diversifying into...
Executives. The company was named to honor Don's father, Ub Iwerks
Ub Iwerks
Ub Iwerks, A.S.C. was a two-time Academy Award winning American animator, cartoonist, character designer, inventor, creator of Mickey Mouse, and special effects technician, who was famous for his work for Walt Disney....
, who was Walt Disney
Walt Disney
Walter Elias "Walt" Disney was an American film producer, director, screenwriter, voice actor, animator, entrepreneur, entertainer, international icon, and philanthropist, well-known for his influence in the field of entertainment during the 20th century. Along with his brother Roy O...
's first business partner and creator of Mickey Mouse
Mickey Mouse
Mickey Mouse is a cartoon character created in 1928 by Walt Disney and Ub Iwerks at The Walt Disney Studio. Mickey is an anthropomorphic black mouse and typically wears red shorts, large yellow shoes, and white gloves...
.
The company has received two Oscars
Academy Awards
An Academy Award, also known as an Oscar, is an accolade bestowed by the American Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences to recognize excellence of professionals in the film industry, including directors, actors, and writers...
by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences
Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences is a professional honorary organization dedicated to the advancement of the arts and sciences of motion pictures...
for Scientific and Technical Achievement.
In the 1990s, Iwerks Entertainment became well known as a leading developer of special venues and films, and virtual reality
Virtual reality
Virtual reality , also known as virtuality, is a term that applies to computer-simulated environments that can simulate physical presence in places in the real world, as well as in imaginary worlds...
theaters throughout the world.
In 2002, Iwerks Entertainment merged with SimEX and began trading under the name SimEx-Iwerks.
Today the company has 300 attractions in 40 countries worldwide. They are a leading leading innovator of immersive 3-D and 4-D attractions, special effects, and cinematic experiences; they are also an exclusive distributor of over 130 proprietary 2-D, 3-D, and 4-D films.
Films and Entertainment Technologies
The company specializes in high-tech entertainment systems, films, film technologies, film-based software, and services.Installations
By 2000, Iwerks had over 250 installations in 38 countries worldwide, including Giant Screen (Iwerks Extreme Screen) ride simulation attractions (Iwerks TurboRide), 3D/4D theatres (Iwerks 3D/4D FX Theatre Systems), and 360 Theatres.By 2011, Iwerks had 300 attractions in 40 countries worldwide.
Academy Awards
The company has received two Academy AwardsAcademy Awards
An Academy Award, also known as an Oscar, is an accolade bestowed by the American Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences to recognize excellence of professionals in the film industry, including directors, actors, and writers...
by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences
Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences is a professional honorary organization dedicated to the advancement of the arts and sciences of motion pictures...
for Scientific and Technical Achievement.
The first occurred in 1998 at the 70th Academy Awards
70th Academy Awards
The 70th Academy Awards were noted for their high ratings and the 11 wins obtained by the Best Picture Titanic. Billy Crystal hosted the ceremony for the sixth time, and received an Emmy award for his performance....
show, where founder Don Iwerks was awarded the Gordon E. Sawyer Award
Gordon E. Sawyer Award
The Gordon E. Sawyer Award is an accolade given each year by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences to "an individual in the motion picture industry whose technological contributions have brought credit to the industry." The award is named in honour of Gordon E...
award, given each year to "an individual in the motion picture industry whose technological contributions have brought credit to the industry."
The second occurred in 1999 at the 71st Academy Awards
71st Academy Awards
The 71st Academy Awards ceremony, Sunday, March 21, 1999, was the last to take place at Los Angeles County Music Center, and was Whoopi Goldberg's third time hosting the Awards. It was the first time the ceremony took place on a Sunday....
show, where the company was awarded an Academy Award for a technical innovation called the Iwerks 8/70 Linear Loop projection system.
Film Library
Iwerks has a film library of over 130 films including:- Across The Sea of TimeAcross the Sea of TimeAcross the Sea of Time is a 1995 family adventure film written by Andrew Gellis and directed by Stephen Low. It stars Peter Reznick, John McDonough and Avi Hoffman. The film follow a young Russian boy's travels to the United States in search of his ancestor's family. It grossed nearly 16 million...
- Aliens: Ride at the Speed of FrightAliens (film)Aliens is a 1986 science fiction action film directed by James Cameron and starring Sigourney Weaver, Carrie Henn, Michael Biehn, Lance Henriksen, William Hope, and Bill Paxton...
- Alien AdventureAlien AdventureAlien Adventure is a science fiction/slapstick comedy 3-D film in IMAX format released in 1999 by nWave Pictures, written and directed by Ben Stassen. The movie was rated G in most countries...
- Bamboo Express (2010)
- Comet Impact
- Corkscrew Hill (2001)
- Crashendo
- Deep Sea 4-D
- Dinky The Dinosaur
- Dino IslandDino IslandThis is the article about the PC game. For the DOS game see DinoPark Tycoon Dino Island is a PC business simulation game developed and published by Monte Cristo.-Story:In a more or less near future,...
(1998) - Dino Island II 3DDino IslandThis is the article about the PC game. For the DOS game see DinoPark Tycoon Dino Island is a PC business simulation game developed and published by Monte Cristo.-Story:In a more or less near future,...
(2000) - Dolphins
- Dora & Diego's 4-D Adventure (2010)
- Encounter in the 3rd Dimension
- Extreme Log Ride
- Happy Feet 4-D Experience!Happy FeetHappy Feet is a 2006 American-Australian computer-animated family film with music, directed and co-written by George Miller. It was produced at Sydney-based visual effects and animation studio Animal Logic for Warner Bros., Village Roadshow Pictures and Kingdom Feature Productions and was released...
(2007) - Journey of Man
- Journey to the Center of the Earth 4-D AdventureJourney to the Center of the EarthA Journey to the Center of the Earth is a classic 1864 science fiction novel by Jules Verne. The story involves a German professor who believes there are volcanic tubes going toward the center of the Earth...
(2008) - Life 4-DLife (TV series)Life is an American crime drama television program created by Rand Ravich that aired for two seasons on NBC. It was produced by Universal Media Studios under the supervision of executive producers Rand Ravich, Far Shariat, David Semel, and Daniel Sackheim...
(2011) - Marvin the Martian in the Third Dimension (1996)
- Mission MarsMission MarsMission Mars was the 2003-04 challenge theme of FIRST Lego League. It revolved around the NASA missions to Mars with the Spirit and Opportunity rovers.-Project:...
- Nick Jr. at the Movies
- Pirates 4-D
- Planet EarthPlanet Earth (TV series)Planet Earth is a 2006 television series produced by the BBC Natural History Unit. Five years in the making, it was the most expensive nature documentary series ever commissioned by the BBC, and also the first to be filmed in high definition...
- Planet Earth: From Pole to Pole
- Planet Earth: Ice Worlds (2010)
- Planet Earth: Shallow Seas
- Pokemon: Pikachu's Ocean Adventure
- Reboot 1: The Ride (1997)
- Sky Dog
- Speed Racer 4-D
- SpongeBob SquarePants 4-DSpongeBob SquarePants 4-DSpongeBob SquarePants 4-D is an 4-D film based upon the popular television series SpongeBob SquarePants. It can be found at many aquariums and theme parks across the world. The ride consists of a pre-show which then leads into a stadium seated auditorium...
(2002) - The Haunted Lighthouse
- The Polar Express: The RideThe Polar ExpressThe Polar Express is a 1985 children's book written and illustrated by Chris Van Allsburg, a former professor at the Rhode Island School of Design. It was adapted as an Oscar-nominated motion-capture film in 2004....
- The Wizard of Oz: 4-D ExperienceThe Wizard of OzThe Wizard of Oz may refer to:*The Wonderful Wizard of Oz, a 1900 book by L. Frank Baum and W.W. Denslow*The Wizard of Oz , a musical by L...
(2009) - Wild World Africa
- Wings of CourageWings of CourageWings of Courage is a 1995 American-French drama film directed by Jean-Jacques Annaud. The 40-minute picture was written by Annaud with Alain Godard. It was the world's first dramatic picture shot in the IMAX-format...