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California, United States

Los Angeles, California, Us

Founder and CEO at Goddard Group (aka Gary Goddard Entertainment/GGE) Creators, Designers & Producers of the World's Greatest Attractions.

Los Angeles, California, Us

Created the Concept, Design, and Master Plan for GALAXY MACAU, STUDIO CITY MACAU, Created the concept and Master Plan for CHIMELONG S.S. DISCOVERY MARINE PARK (opening in 2020), and for CHIMELONG'S FOREST KINGDOM ANIMAL PARK. Past achievements include: Co-created and Directed HOOP DEE DOO, the #1 Dinner Show at WDW. Joined Disney Imagineering in 1976, the youngest show designer ever engaged by Imagineering at the time, and worked on concepts for EPCOT, WORLD SHOWCASE, TOKYO DISNEYLAND and more.Worked directly with Jay Stein, Chairman of Universal Studios Recreation Group from 1981 through 1998 to create the concepts and master plans for its theme parks and major iconic attractions (the Conan Live Action Spectacular, Kongfrontation, Amazing Adventures of Spider-Man; Terminator 2/3D; Jurassic Park River Adventure and many more). Created and defined Universal's immersive form of entertainment.Founded Landmark Entertainment Group in 1980, built it into the #1 independent theme park design & attractions company in the world; sold 50% of the company to Prince Alwaleed and Michael Jackson in 1997. Turned the company over to his then-partner in 1999 and subsequently left the company in 2001 to form THE GODDARD GROUP which went on to create iconic resorts, theme parks, casinos, aquariums, attractions, and retail malls around the world. As a WGA member, Wrote screenplays for MGM, Paramount, Universal, and 20th Century Fox, and as a DGA member, directed the feature film, MASTERS OF THE UNIVERSE for Cannon Films, created & produced TV series CAPTAIN POWER, SKELETON WARRIORS for CBS,and MEGA-BABIES for Fox Kids Network. Created the CANDYLAND Characters for the HASBRO Board Game.Tony Award winning producer on Broadway including JEKYLL & HYDE, SHERLOCK'S LAST CASE, TRU, THE BIG LOVE, 2009 revival of HAIR. He created EFX the $60,000,000 spectacular for MGM GRAND and directed & produced JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR in 2009 with stars Ted Neeley, Yvonne Elliman and Jack Black.

Los Angeles, California, Us

Produced and/or Co-Produced multiple Broadway and Off-Broadway Productions including the Tony-Award Winning "HAIR", the Tony Award Winning "TRU" (Starring Robert Morse), Tony nominated JEKYLL & HYDE, SHERLOCK'S LAST CASE (Starring Frank Langella), Neil Labute's Tony "Reasons To Be Pretty", The Encounter, City Center ENCORE production of "The Wiz", and the off-Broadway production of "In and Of Itself". In addition produced the four year, record-breaking National Tour of JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR which reunite motion picture stars Ted Neeley and Carl Anderson, and multiple West Coast live entertainment productions and tours.

Los Angeles, California, Us

Produced and Directed a live stage production of JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR - ONE NIGHT ONLY - MAJOR BENEFIT STAGED CONCERT at the newly christened RICARDO MONTALBAN THEATRE in Hollywood (formerly the HUNTINGTON HARDFORD THEATRE). Starring original motion picture stars TED NEELEY, YVONNE ELLIMAN, BARRY DENNEN with special guest stars BEN VEREEN and JACK BLACK.

广州, 广东, Cn

Created the Concept Design, Master Plan, Show Development, and the overall Exterior Design (Schematic Design and Plan) Created the concept for turning the "building" into a massive ocean seaship - a submarine that is to the Oceans what the Starship Enterprise is to the Galaxies. Schedule to open in late 2020.

广州, 广东, Cn

Created the Concept and Master Plan for the new CHIMELONG FOREST KINGDOM project, scheduled to open in 2021. Developed multiple master plans, created multiple attractions, developed iconic elements for the project including the GIRAFFE CASTLE.

Central, Hong Kong, Hk

Created the CONCEPT, MASTER PLAN, AND SCHEMATIC DESIGN for the entire project, including creating the concept and design for THE GOLDEN REEL - the world's first double ferris wheel and the first such ride to be designed and embedded into the architecture of the building itself.

Macao, Mo

Architectural Designer - Created the Concept, provided Master Planning and Schematic Design Services for the total project.

New York, Ny, Us

TONY AWARD WINNING PRODUCTION OF HAIR - 2008-2009 Season

STAR TREK: THE EXPERIENCE at the Hilton Hotel in Las Vegas was an immersive theatrical experience that involved live actors, massive illusions, special effects, and merged a live environmental production with a simulator dark ride, and finished with an immersive retail and dining experience. There was nothing like this prior to its' invention. I created the concept and led the team, co-writing, producing, and provided overall production supervision from concept through opening.

Universal City, Ca, Us

For UNIVERSAL STUDIOS HOLLYWOOD: Created, Wrote, Directed, Designed and Produced THE ADVENTURES OF CONAN; A SWORD & SORCERY SPECTACULAR, Developed the Concept, wrote the script, produced the soundtrack and video for KONG ON THE LOOSE; created the digital animation and finale sequence for 2010 SPECIAL EFFECTS STAGE; created the concept for, developed the detailed show design, wrote the script, designed the overall ride and produced the soundtrack for JURASSIC PARK: THE RIDE, created, co-wrote (with James Cameron), directed, and produced the original TERMINATOR 2/3D in Orlando (which was then recreated in Hollywood and Osaka). Also rewrote and redirected the A-TEAM STUNT SPECTACULAR and created the original script and stunt sequence for THE MIAMI VICE STUNT SPECTACULAR.For UNIVERSAL STUDIOS ORLANDO: Worked with the Master Planning team for the UNIVERSAL STUDIOS FLORIDA project and developed the concepts for E.T. ADVENTURE, KONGFRONTATION, THE FUNTASTIC WORLD OF HANNA-BARBERA, the GHOSTBUSTERS SPOOKTACULAR, and developed the re-do for JAWS after the park's opening. Followed up with TERMINATOR 2/3D (created the concept, wrote, directed and produced in concert with James Cameron.)For UNIVERSAL'S ISLANDS OF ADVENTURE:Was one of the original five man team that created the concept for what was first called CARTOONWORLD, and which over time evolved into ISLANDS OF ADVENTURE. Developed the overall master plan for the project (as part of the fiver man team) and specifically developed the initial concepts for SUPER HERO ISLAND and for TOON LAGOON, as well as providing the initial concept and design for the JURASSIC PARK RIVER ADVENTURE. Created the original concepts for THE AMAZING ADVENTURES OF SPIDER-MAN, Dr. DOOM'S FEAR FALL, BLUTO'S BILGE RAT BARGES, DUDLEY DO-RIGHTS BUZZSAW FALLS, along with many other show and ride concepts. In 2001 he re-imagined, designed, and produced the POSIEDON'S FURY attraction.

Universal City, Ca, Us

THE AMAZING ADVENTURES OF SPIDER-MAN: The World's First 3D/4D Dark Ride. Created the concept, the storyline and stoyboards, conceptual design and vision, wrote the original treatment and storyline, and was named on the patent for creating the concept that led to the technology for the ride.

Universal City, Ca, Us

Jay Stein brought together a small team of seven hand-picked people to begin work on what was called PROJECT X at the time - it would be the Second Gate to Universal Studios Florida. The creative team met continuously for a period of about 18 months. Together we created the concepts and plan for most of what ISLANDS OF ADVENTURE was when it opened.

Universal City, Ca, Us

World's first combined with 3D/4D, wide-screen, live stage spectacular. Created the concept, wrote the script (with James Cameron/ and Adam Bezark wrote the pre-show script), provided Show Design and Show Development services throughout the process, served as show director throughout, and then on-site show direction as well. Named on the patent for the show technology that is at the heart of this attraction.

Universal City, Ca, Us

Created the concept and vision for the project, developed the show design, physical staging model, production renderings, animation drawings for the dinosaurs, created and produced the soundtrack and the pre-show and queue video. Named on the patent as the creator of the technology concept.

Universal City, Ca, Us

CREATED THE CONCEPTS FOR UNIVERSAL STUDIOS ORLANDO - OPENING YEAR:GHOSTBUSTERS SPOOKTACULAR, THE FUNTASTIC WORLD OF HANNA BARBERA, KONGFRONTATION, and initial concept for E.T. ADVENTURE (advised Peter Alexander against a Boat Ride, and recommended that guests would "fly to E.T.'s home via the Bikes from E.T.) We provided "turn key" services for the GHOSTBUSTERS attraction (via my company Landmark Entertainment) and took it from concept through realization and through opening to the public. We were the only major attraction open and cycling through all day through the preview, and on opening day, and through opening week.

Universal City, Ca, Us

THE ADVENTURES OF CONAN: A SWORD & SORCERY SPECTACULAR was a first of its kind show - we brought fire, water, pyrotechnics, lasers, animatronics, large scale stage illusions, and live actors together for a one of kind stunt and special effects spectacular. It is also the show that signaled to DISNEY that Universal was upping its game. Disney Imagineers were required to go and see it. (It no coincidence that years later the INDIANA JONES STUNT SHOW tried to top it.) I was personally able to bring Marc Davis to see it, and separately Herb Ryman, and Al Bertino as well. The show

Las Vegas, Nv, Us

Worked directly with Henry Gluck, Chairman and CEO of Caesar's World as the key designer and "imagineer" who helped to rebrand Caesar's Place through entertainment and architectural design. In this role I created and developed almost all of the architectural design and entertainment projects from 1983 through 1999 including:THE FORUM SHOPS AT CAESARS which remains the #1 Retail Shopping Mall in the World.CAESARS WORLD PAVILION on Las Vegas BoulevardCAESARS OLYMPIC GATEWAY - the Grand Entry Leading to the Forum Shops EntranceCreated the ANGELIC TRUMPETER STATUES that line the gateway entry to The Forum ShopsCreated and designed THE FORUM CASINO (Casino adjecent to The Forum Shops)Created, Designed, Produced CAESAR'S MAGICAL EMPIRE dinner experience and attractionCreated the Master Plan for the Expansion of Caesar's Palace that includes the New Towers, the expanded Main Entrance and Low Rise Tower Expansion. The master plan which we created has remained the blueprint for all of the expansion at Caesar's through 2010.

Founded GARY GODDARD PRODUCTIONS in 1980. Created, designed and produced attractions that include THE ADVENTURES OF CONAN for Universal Studios, MONSTER PLANATION for Six Flags Over Georgia, THE GREAT TEXAS LONGHORN REVUE for Six Flags Houston, POP GOES AMERICAN for Gatlinburg Place, and THE GREAT WHITE WATER NIAGRA PICTURE SHOW for Famous Players Canada. In 1985 changed the name of GGP to LANDMARK ENTERTAINMENT GROUP and continued a long association with UNIVERSAL STUDIOS, BUSCH GARDENS, CAESARS PALACE, SANRIO COMPANY, and host of other major leisure and entertainment companies. Created many of the world's greatest attractions during this period while also directing films, producing Broadway shows, and creating television series. Also developed major toylines for companies that included MATTEL TOYS, PLAYSKOOL, and PLAYMATES TOYS. Departed Landmark after selling half the company to Prince Alwaleed, and formed Gary Goddard Entertainment Co. in 2002.

Al Baha, Nevada, Sa

CAESARS MAGICAL EMPIRE was an incredible "hidden world" found beneath the earth where Caesars Palace was erected. Designed in concert with MILT LARSEN, creator and owner of the famed MAGIC CASTLE in Hollywood, the Magical Empire was a dinner experience unlike any other. The brainchild of then Chairman, Henry Gluck, the project was a truly spectacular experience.

Muenchen, Bavaria, De

CAESARS MAGICAL EMPIRE was an incredible immersive world that was created by Milt Larsen, myself and the team at Landmark Entertainment Group. The project came out of an idea from then Chairman of Caesars Henry Gluck who wanted to have something different, with a feeling of the Magic Castle but "Caesars" in theme. It was ahead of its time - offering a magical place, a gourmet dinner, and an incredible array of after dinner magical entertainment, in today's "social media" world the place would be nirvana. The attraction had an eight year run before being replaced with a high end nightclub.

New York, Ny, Us

Created and Produced the CBS Saturday Morning Television Series that aried in 1993-1994

El Segundo, California, Us

Created CAPTAIN POWER & THE SOLDIERS OF THE FUTURE22 half hour episodes - a live action sci-fi action series which was the first weekly series to merge CGI Animated characters with live actors, and the first series to be interactive with the audience at home through hidden electronic "targets" in the program. These targets were not obvoius and therefore did not prevent audience member from enjoy the show on it's own merits. An award-winning program that was produced by Gary Goddard Productions and Mattel Toys.

Burbank, Ca, Us

Directed the live action fantasy motion picture which introduced Courteney Cox to the screen, and which also starred Dolph Lundgren and Frank Langella.

Pawtucket, Ri, Us

In 1982 MILTON BRADLEY, having success with our SNUGGLEBUMMS line, asked us if we might be able to create CHARACTERS for their existing CANDYLAND BOARD GAME. We said we could and we did - we created KING KANDY, QUEEN FROSTINE of the ICE CREAM SEA, PRINCESS LOLLY of the LOLLIPOP WOODS, LORD LICORICE from the LICORICE FOREST, MR. MINT of the PEPPERMINT WOODS, GLOPPY, GRAMMA NUTT, and all the rest including adding the CANDY CASTLE to replace the old "Home Sweet Home" - we also create the storyline and all of the artwork used for game and merchandise.

Pawtucket, Ri, Us

As a creative design firm, we created THE SNUGGLEBUMMS and licensed the characters to MILTON-BRADLEY who produced them all over the world. They had different names in different countries as evidenced here. The KNUFFLEBUNTS in Germany and the TROELIE WOLLIES in Scandanavia and so on.

Glendale, California, Us

Show Designer working alongside Marc Davis, Claude Coates, Herb Ryman, Al Bertino, X. Atencio, Bill Justice, Harper Goff, and Tony Baxter, and responsible for creating concept and supervising design on projects that included: EPCOT: Health Pavilion (working with Rolly Crump); Space Pavilion (working with John DeCuir); Discovery Pavilion (Science & Invention and working with Gordon Cooper) which became HORIZONSWORLD SHOWCASE: The Japan Pavilion (working with Claude Coats and Herb Ryman); American Adventure (working with Marc Davis, and later on a separate concept with Randy Bright); Arab Nations Pavilion (working with Herb Ryman and Ahmad Jafari); RIVER COUNTRY EXPANSION (working with Marc Davis); FT. WILDERNESS WILD WEST DINNER SHOW (developed but never produced) FT. WILDERNESS WESTERN TOWN EXPANSION. Also the VOICE of the PIRATE PARROT (for X. Atencio) at the Entry to the Florida PIRATES attraction. Also developed the concepts for the NEW TOMORROWLAND ARCADE at Disneyland

Lake Buena Vista, Florida, Us

DIRECTOR: HOOP DEE DOO REVUE (#1 Dinner Entertainment Experience at Walt Disney World) Some confusion surrounds HOOP DEE DOO and to set the record straight: Larry Billman and Tom Adair had created a basic script for the "Hoop Dee Doo" dinner show proposed for the the Pioneer Hall "nature movie" theatre facility. I was originally engaged to be Larry Billman's assistant director. As it turned out I would wind up co-directing as Larry often had to leave our rehearsals for other responsibilities he had at WDW. I staged the Davy Crockett finale, added some musical staging to some of the Dolly Drew/Six Bits numbers, and made changes to the structure of the show, like moving the dessert number prior to the Davy Crockett finale instead of after it, recording rythym tracks for all the songs at Larry's request. I also performed on nights when cast members were sick. At the end of the summer, when the college cast had to go home, WDW wanted the show to continue as it was major hit. Larry had flown back to Anaheim one week after the college kids show opened. It was left to me to audition, cast, stage and direct the entire set of "professional" cast members - 4 complete casts. To be clear, Larry and Tom Adair wrote the show, Larry and I co-directed the 1st show; then I directed and produced all of the four professional casts. Following this I stayed on as Director and Manager for the show. This was followed by other assignments at WDW including:SHOW DIRECTOR: Hoop Dee Doo Dinner RevueAREA MANAGER: Ft. WildernessAREA MANAGER: Polynesian Resort, Golf ResortSHOW MANAGER: Polynesian LuauSTAGE MANAGER: Space Mountain Grand Opening SpectacularSTAGE MANAGER: Grad Night/Natilie Cole and Sister SledgeSTAGE MANAGER: Top of the World for The Four Aces at The Contemporary Resort