Bowl parks

Article Abstract:

The UK has more than 200 bowling alleys in 1996, up from about 50 in the mid-1980s, offering other entertainment facilities as well as bowling. MegaBowl, owned by Allied Leisure, Super Bowl, owned by First Leisure, Hotshots, owned by Rank, and Hollywood Bowl, owned by Bass Leisure, dominate the market. Some 80% of Megabowl's revenue in 1988 was from bowling, but food, amusement machines, and bars account for 55% of revenue in 1996, according to Allied Leisure's chief executive, Neil Golden. The company has invested heavily to attract families and groups and keep them spending.

United Kingdom, Recreation, Bowling alleys

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All aboard

Article Abstract:

Manufacturers of children's rides include Northern Leisure Group and Amutec Ltd. Northern Leisure Group produced the Batmobile ride which was very popular because of the 'Batman Forever' film. Amutec Ltd is the maker of the Sesame Street rides for Copy Right Rides, whose director believes that traditional rides will always be in demand. Children also enjoy the latest interactive rides. SB Machines has developed a Baby Caterpillar in bright yellow, which is a dumper digger which can be used to move rubber stones from a receptacle.

Innovations, Amusement rides

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Positive projections

Article Abstract:

Virtual reality, 3D film, high definition film, and motion simulation are some of the new developments which are being investigated by the cinema industry in a move to attract new business. The US is leading the way with agreements between simulation companies and major cinema chains, including a $20 million deal between United Artists and Showscan Entertainment. An overview of recent developments in the cinema industry is provided.

Usage, Product information, Motion picture theaters, Movie theaters, Virtual reality

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