Yearly Archives: 2011
GSE Awarded Universal Contract for Harry Potter Attraction
Orlando, Florida – Universal Studios has awarded Global Special Effects, Inc. with the special effects contract for their new Harry Potter attraction. Universal Studios has been working with Global Special Effects’ company, SnowMasters, in developing effects to be used … Read more
Francisco Guerra to Serve as Ambassador of Theater Technology to China
The Chinese government has asked Francisco Guerra, president of Global Special Effects, Inc., to serve as Ambassador of Theater Technology to their country. The Chinese have been searching out advice on modernizing their national theater program and have selected the … Read more
Posted in Press Releases
Tags: ambassador, aviation, China, Chinese, civil, effects, francisco, Francisco Guerra, Global Special Effects, government, program, special, technology, theater
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News Article: “World’s Largest Fake Snow Creator Located in Alabama”
(via WAFF 48 News) Posted: Dec 27, 2011 5:44 PM CST Updated: Dec 27, 2011 6:17 PM CST By Marie Waxel LAUDERDALE COUNTY, AL (WAFF) -It’s the world’s largest creator of fake snow in the world, and the company is based right … Read more
Posted in GSE In The Media, Snow
Tags: Alabama, fake, faux snow, Francisco Guerra, Global Special Effects, snow, snowmasters
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“Sophomore” The Movie and GlobalSpecialFX.com
So there’s this new movie, and it’s called Sophomore. It features David Puddy from Seinfield (his real name escapes me at the moment), and the trailer looks very promising. This looks like a movie that could earn some awards at … Read more
GSE Snow on Guy’s Fieri’s Food Network Holiday Special!
Global Special Effects/SnowMasters snow was spotted once again tonight on Guy Fieri’s Food Network Holiday Special! At the very end of the show, Guy spoke about the snow falling all around. Check your local listings or Food Network’s website to … Read more
Posted in Snow
Tags: christmas, disney, disneyland, food network, holiday, snow, snowmasters, special
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GSE/SnowMasters on DIY House Crashers TONIGHT!
Global Special Effects/Snowmasters will make its third DIY debut tonight in an episode of House Crashers that originally aired December 12 and re-aired Tuesday night (sorry for the late notice!). The episode features a family getting a surprise offer to attend the … Read more
Huntsville Times Article: “…A Great American Business Story Full Of Snow”
By Mike Marshall, The Huntsville Times December 18, 2011, 7:54AM
Posted in GSE In The Media
Tags: al.com, Alabama, article, effects, Francisco Guerra, global, guerra, Harry Potter, Huntsville Times, J.K. Rowling, Justin Bieber, Lexington, news, snow, special, Special effect, Universal Studios
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GSE Donates Helicopter; Cadillac Ad & Weather Channel Debut
December 15, 2011 – Lexington, Alabama-based company Global Special Effects (formerly known as SnowMasters) donated to Rogersville Police Department of
Posted in Film & Touring, Snow
Tags: cadillac, channel, commercial, department, donates, GSE, helicopter, police, Reuben Studdard, rogersville, snow, snowmasters, weather, Weather Channel
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NEW WEBSITE IS LIVE – GLOBALSPECIALEFFECTS.COM!
It’s finally official…as of approximately 5:00pm today, our new website went live. Early on, it had some kinks to be worked out, especially with link text colors because of the late background switch. I’m sure we will still find some … Read more
Reuters: Global Special Effects Largest Special FX Company In The World
“Reuters list of fastest growing American companies rates SnowMasters (now known as Global Special Effects) as the largest special effects company in the world. Among their newest growth and development plans is the expansion to a new European hub. This … Read more
Posted in Film & Touring, GSE Website, Press Releases, Snow
Tags: abc, christmas, disney, effects, europe, forbes, francisco, global, guerra, reuters, snow, snowmasters, special, t-1500
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