A magician turned mixed reality technologist, Curtis Hickman is co-founder and CEO of The Void, a company that combines VR, AR, and regular-ol-reality to create hyper realistic entertainment experiences. Tapping into his creative magical powers, he uses phrases like “path of conviction,” “misdirection,” or “illusion,” to describe his team’s work, which most recently has powered Disney’s Secrets of the Empire experience, launched this past spring in London, Anaheim, and Las Vegas and a handful of other cities. On this installment of Innovation Crush, Curtis walks us through his design thinking, his personal philosophies, his time spent giving back, growing up in Utah, the dangers of technology, and growing up as the son of famed fantasy author, Tracy Hickman. Courtesy of Disney’s IMX Lab, and recorded live at the Disney Accelerator. More info at: https://ift.tt/2I42Lzi
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#187: Curtis Hickman – Secrets of the Empire by Innovation Crush
A magician turned mixed reality technologist, Curtis Hickman is co-founder and CEO of The Void, a company that combines VR, AR, and regular-ol-reality to create hyper realistic entertainment experiences. Tapping into his creative magical powers, he uses phrases like “path of conviction,” “misdirection,” or “illusion,” to describe his team’s work, which most recently has powered Disney’s Secrets of the Empire experience, launched this past spring in London, Anaheim, and Las Vegas and a handful of other cities. On this installment of Innovation Crush, Curtis walks us through his design thinking, his personal philosophies, his time spent giving back, growing up in Utah, the dangers of technology, and growing up as the son of famed fantasy author, Tracy Hickman. Courtesy of Disney’s IMX Lab, and recorded live at the Disney Accelerator. More info at: https://ift.tt/2I42Lzi
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#187: Curtis Hickman – Secrets of the Empire by Innovation Crush
A magician turned mixed reality technologist, Curtis Hickman is co-founder and CEO of The Void, a company that combines VR, AR, and regular-ol-reality to create hyper realistic entertainment experiences. Tapping into his creative magical powers, he uses phrases like “path of conviction,” “misdirection,” or “illusion,” to describe his team’s work, which most recently has powered Disney’s Secrets of the Empire experience, launched this past spring in London, Anaheim, and Las Vegas and a handful of other cities. On this installment of Innovation Crush, Curtis walks us through his design thinking, his personal philosophies, his time spent giving back, growing up in Utah, the dangers of technology, and growing up as the son of famed fantasy author, Tracy Hickman. Courtesy of Disney’s IMX Lab, and recorded live at the Disney Accelerator. More info at: https://ift.tt/2I42Lzi
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#187: Curtis Hickman – Secrets of the Empire by Innovation Crush
A magician turned mixed reality technologist, Curtis Hickman is co-founder and CEO of The Void, a company that combines VR, AR, and regular-ol-reality to create hyper realistic entertainment experiences. Tapping into his creative magical powers, he uses phrases like “path of conviction,” “misdirection,” or “illusion,” to describe his team’s work, which most recently has powered Disney’s Secrets of the Empire experience, launched this past spring in London, Anaheim, and Las Vegas and a handful of other cities. On this installment of Innovation Crush, Curtis walks us through his design thinking, his personal philosophies, his time spent giving back, growing up in Utah, the dangers of technology, and growing up as the son of famed fantasy author, Tracy Hickman. Courtesy of Disney’s IMX Lab, and recorded live at the Disney Accelerator. More info at: https://ift.tt/2I42Lzi
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#187: Curtis Hickman – Secrets of the Empire by Innovation Crush
A magician turned mixed reality technologist, Curtis Hickman is co-founder and CEO of The Void, a company that combines VR, AR, and regular-ol-reality to create hyper realistic entertainment experiences. Tapping into his creative magical powers, he uses phrases like “path of conviction,” “misdirection,” or “illusion,” to describe his team’s work, which most recently has powered Disney’s Secrets of the Empire experience, launched this past spring in London, Anaheim, and Las Vegas and a handful of other cities. On this installment of Innovation Crush, Curtis walks us through his design thinking, his personal philosophies, his time spent giving back, growing up in Utah, the dangers of technology, and growing up as the son of famed fantasy author, Tracy Hickman. Courtesy of Disney’s IMX Lab, and recorded live at the Disney Accelerator. More info at: https://ift.tt/2I42Lzi
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Lessons from the Box-Office Success of ‘Star Wars: The Last Jedi’ by ThisMorning
After ‘Star Wars: The Last Jedi’ netted $220 million in its opening weekend at the box office, Steven Zeitchik from The Washington Post explains how the iconic film franchise has continued its success.
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#160: Ryan Cummins – Once in a Lifetime by Innovation Crush
Courtesy of http://www.Worldz.us. With a roster of celebrity talent like Katy Perry, Robert Downey Jr., Eminem, and Arnold Schwarzenegger to name a few, Omaze has set a new precedent for those seeking to do good in the world. The organization creates once-in-a-lifetime fan experiences that range from playing dodgeball with Ben Stiller to being a cast member in STAR WARS and pairs them with charitable causes and brands to accelerate change. To date they’ve raised 100’s of millions of dollars for dozens of organizations around the world. Co-Founder Ryan Cummins – a former filmmaker who has worked with the likes of Amy Pascal and Spike Jonez – joins Innovation Crush to walk us through their humble beginnings, their humble hearts, and their Omazing future. Ryan will be speaking at http://www.worldz.us, taking place July 31-Aug 1 in Los Angeles.
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#160: Ryan Cummins – Once in a Lifetime by Innovation Crush
Courtesy of http://www.Worldz.us. With a roster of celebrity talent like Katy Perry, Robert Downey Jr., Eminem, and Arnold Schwarzenegger to name a few, Omaze has set a new precedent for those seeking to do good in the world. The organization creates once-in-a-lifetime fan experiences that range from playing dodgeball with Ben Stiller to being a cast member in STAR WARS and pairs them with charitable causes and brands to accelerate change. To date they’ve raised 100’s of millions of dollars for dozens of organizations around the world. Co-Founder Ryan Cummins – a former filmmaker who has worked with the likes of Amy Pascal and Spike Jonez – joins Innovation Crush to walk us through their humble beginnings, their humble hearts, and their Omazing future. Ryan will be speaking at http://www.worldz.us, taking place July 31-Aug 1 in Los Angeles.
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#160: Ryan Cummins – Once in a Lifetime by Innovation Crush
Courtesy of http://www.Worldz.us. With a roster of celebrity talent like Katy Perry, Robert Downey Jr., Eminem, and Arnold Schwarzenegger to name a few, Omaze has set a new precedent for those seeking to do good in the world. The organization creates once-in-a-lifetime fan experiences that range from playing dodgeball with Ben Stiller to being a cast member in STAR WARS and pairs them with charitable causes and brands to accelerate change. To date they’ve raised 100’s of millions of dollars for dozens of organizations around the world. Co-Founder Ryan Cummins – a former filmmaker who has worked with the likes of Amy Pascal and Spike Jonez – joins Innovation Crush to walk us through their humble beginnings, their humble hearts, and their Omazing future. Ryan will be speaking at http://www.worldz.us, taking place July 31-Aug 1 in Los Angeles.
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#160: Ryan Cummins – Once in a Lifetime by Innovation Crush
Courtesy of http://www.Worldz.us. With a roster of celebrity talent like Katy Perry, Robert Downey Jr., Eminem, and Arnold Schwarzenegger to name a few, Omaze has set a new precedent for those seeking to do good in the world. The organization creates once-in-a-lifetime fan experiences that range from playing dodgeball with Ben Stiller to being a cast member in STAR WARS and pairs them with charitable causes and brands to accelerate change. To date they’ve raised 100’s of millions of dollars for dozens of organizations around the world. Co-Founder Ryan Cummins – a former filmmaker who has worked with the likes of Amy Pascal and Spike Jonez – joins Innovation Crush to walk us through their humble beginnings, their humble hearts, and their Omazing future. Ryan will be speaking at http://www.worldz.us, taking place July 31-Aug 1 in Los Angeles.
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