Eddie Newquist
| Eddie Newquist | |
|---|---|
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| Born | New York, United States |
| 💼 Occupation | Creative director, filmmaker, event marketer, theme park designer |
| 📆 Years active | 1984–present |
Eddie Newquist is an inventor, creative executive and designer based in the United States. Newquist is principally known as an events, exhibitions, attractions, and tours designer.[1][2][3][4][5][6]
Early life and career[edit]
Born in New York, Newquist spent his childhood in Boston and Phoenix before moving to Los Angeles. He graduated from Loyola Marymount University where he received a film scholarship and was awarded “best student director” his junior year.[7] Newquist went on to organize cinema-themed touring exhibitions, and was named director of attraction development at MCA Recreation Services Group in 1995.[8][9]
Career[edit]
Over his career, Newquist has held senior creative executive positions at GES (Global Experience Specialist), Universal Studios, Iwerks Entertainment, and Clear Channel Entertainment.[10][11][12]
For the opening of Universal Studios Florida he worked with special make-up effects artist Rick Baker to create the “Phantom of the Opera Make-up Show”.[13]
Newquist’s exhibition work and films have been hosted by the Museum of Science and Industry in Chicago, Discovery Times Square in New York, the Kennedy Space Center in Florida, the Smithsonian Institution in Washington, D.C., the Powerhouse Museum in Sydney, and the California Science Center in Los Angeles.[13]
Newquist was the president of branded entertainment for the production company for Harry Potter: The Exhibition.[14][15]
Awards[edit]
Newquist awards include:
- 2011 Summit International Award - Marketing Effectiveness for the “Taubamn Ice Palaces”[16]
- 2010 Best Events Award - Best PR Stunt for the “Up, Up and Away Tour”
- 2010 Pro Awards - Best Use of PR and Best Concept for the “Up, Up and Away Tour” [17]
- 2010 International Business “Stevie” Award - Best New Product Introduction Event for the “Up, Up and Away Tour” [18]
- 2007 PMA Reggie Award - Best National Consumer Promotion for “Modern Marvels” [19]
- 2007 THEA Award - Outstanding Museum Touring Exhibition for “Robots: The Exhibition” [20]
- 1997 THEA Award - Outstanding Achievement for “Terminator 2-3D”[20]
- 1996 THEA Award - Outstanding Achievement for “Waterworld”[20]
- 1994 U.S. International Film & Video Festival "Gold Camera Award" for Special Effects[21]
- 1994 New Media INVISION Multimedia Award for Technical/Creative Excellence
- 1993 CINE Film Festival "Golden Eagle Award" for Children's Films and Videos[22]
Personal life[edit]
Newquist resides in La Canada, California with his wife Kirsten Newquist and four children. He himself is one of eight children. Newquist’s father, Harvey Newquist II was a pioneer in the computer industry and one of the five founders of Data General.[23] His younger brother Jimmy Newquist is the lead singer of alternative rock band Caroline's Spine,[24] and his older brother Harvey “HP” Newquist.
Eddie has contributed dozens of articles to industry related magazines and websites and he regularly teaches and mentors at special events, corporations and universities. He served for three years on the Board of Directors of Ryman Arts.[25][26]
References[edit]
- ↑ "Christmas in the Wizarding World, The Newest Harry Potter Themed Holiday Retail Experience, To Premiere Internationally In Bangkok". GES. November 17, 2017.
- ↑ Andersson, Corinne (May 6, 2015). "A James Cameron's Avatar global exhibition, showcasing the wonders of Pandora, will go on tour Fall 2016". Inside The Magic.
- ↑ "Game of Thrones: The Touring Exhibition Will Kick Off It's World Tour in Barcelona". Game of Thrones Exhibition. September 13, 2017.
- ↑ Gallagher, Brian (December 7, 2016). "Avatar: Discover Pandora Video Explores New Interactive Exhibition". MovieWeb.
- ↑ "Film and live action theater". Harry C. Corbin, Jim Crossley, Nicholas H. Drobnis, Fred Gallo, Jr., James M. Lehner, Harry E. Largman. 1997-04-25.
- ↑ "Edward S. Newquist Inventions, Patents and Patent Applications - Justia Patents Search". patents.justia.com. Retrieved 2018-02-19.
- ↑ The Chronicles of Narnia: The Exhibition to Debut June 7 at Arizon Science Center in Phoenix azscience.org. Press release. 6 June 2008. Retrieved on 2012-01-24.
- ↑ "Edward Newquist Appointed Director of Attraction Development, MCA Recreation Services Group", PRNewswire. 21 June 1995. Retrieved on 2012-01-24.
- ↑ Davis, Alice. "Eddie Newquist". Attractions Management.
- ↑ Hanover, Dan. Change Agent, “Event Design Magazine” 9 March 2010. Retrieved on 2012-01-24.
- ↑ Who's Who - Events Btobonline.com. 11 July 2011. Retrieved on 2012-01-24.
- ↑ "GES Blends Technology, Innovation and Discovery in National Geographic Presents: Earth Explorers". March 8, 2017.
- ↑ 13.0 13.1 [1] GES.com. Retrieved on 2012-01-24.
- ↑ Matt Lewis Attends Harry Potter: The Exhibition - Preview[dead link], "Life.com". 19 July 2011. Retrieved on 2012-01-24.
- ↑ Keen, Judy.Chicago exhibit welcomes Potter fans to Hogwarts, USA Today. 9 April 2009. Retrieved on 2012-01-24.
- ↑ SIA Winning Entries Summitawards.com. Retrieved on 2012-01-24.
- ↑ 2010 Pro Award Winners Promomagazine.com. Retrieved on 2012-01-24.
- ↑ Creative & Media Award Category Honorees Stevieawards.com. Retrieved on 2012-01-24.
- ↑ PMA Reggies Announced Incentivemag.com. Retrieved on 2012-01-24.
- ↑ 20.0 20.1 20.2 THEA Award Recipients teaconnect.org. Retrieved on 2012-01-24.
- ↑ US International Film & Video Festival Award Winners FilmFestAwards.com. Retrieved on 2012-01-24.
- ↑ CINE Winner Archives Archived February 18, 2010, at the Wayback Machine CINE.org. Retrieved on 2012-01-24.
- ↑ [2] cs.clemson.edu. Retrieved on 2012-01-24.
- ↑ Staker, Brian.Caroline's Spine. Showing Backbone: Jimmy Newquist of Caroline's Spine has no trouble keeping up with the times. cityweekly.net. 24 February 2010. Retrieved on 2012-01-24.
- ↑ Kleiman, Joe (September 5, 2015). "Phil Hettema and Eddie Newquist Newest Board Members of Ryman Arts". InPark Magazine.
- ↑ Rubin, Judith (July 9, 2013). "Inventing Themed Entertainment". InPark Magazine.
External links[edit]
- “TV Guide interview on Harry Potter: The Exhibition with Marc Istook (via YouTube). Retrieved on 2012-01-24.”
- "USA Today interview on Harry Potter: The Exhibition (via YouTube). Retrieved on 2012-01-24.”
- “Today Show interview on Twister Ride with Katie Couric and Al Roker (via YouTube). Retrieved on 2012-01-24.”
- “CNET interview on Jurassic Park: The Ride with Ryan Seacrest and Steven Spielberg (via YouTube). Retrieved on 2012-01-24.”
- "Waterworld Stunt Show" Designer Eddie Newquist on Sci Fi Channel (via YouTube). Retrieved on 2018-01-11."
- "Behind the Scenes of Avatar Discover Pandora (via YouTube). Retrieved on 2018-01-11."
- "T2 3-D THEA Award, Chip Largman & Eddie Newquist (via Youtube). Retrieved on 2018-01-11."
- "Harry Potter Celebration with Matthew Lewis and Eddie Newquist (via IMDB). Retrieved on 2018-01-11."
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