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NEW $1.9 BILLION GALAXY RESORT IN MACAU DAZZLES VISITORS WITH A PAIR OF ATTRACTIONS DESIGNED BY FOUR-TIME EMMY WINNER JEREMY RAILTON
June 27th, 2011When the $1.9 billion Galaxy Macau opened its doors to visitors on May 15, it
unwrapped a jewel unlike any the world has ever seen in the form of a brilliant,
perfectly-cut, 11-ton diamond that materializes out of thin air to dazzle visitors. The
Fortune Diamond is the latest wonder from four-time Emmy Award-winner Jeremy
Railton, the designer to whom developers around the world increasingly turn to create
iconic attractions for resorts, casinos, retail and other properties.
In fact, Galaxy boasts a pair of Railton’s one-of-a-kind creations. In The Wishing
Crystals, he has made it possible for guests to interact with a magical forest of giant
gemstone crystals that float above a massive, mirrored pool of water — creating a
symphonic show of music and light.
“In both of these attractions, I was inspired by legends that tell of magical jewels
that bestow good fortune and happiness to those who find them,” said Railton,
principal designer of Los Angeles-based Entertainment Design Corporation
(www.entdesign.com). “My intention was to create an experience in which the viewer,
through their discovery of these jewels, feels as though they have entered a mystical
realm of wonder, good fortune and luck.”
Creating the illusion of the world’s largest diamond proved to be an amazing feat of
engineering and artistry. More than 480 individual facets are precisely angled so that
when The Fortune Diamond mysteriously appears in its waterfall-fountain setting in
the atrium of the Galaxy casino, its surface catches no unwanted reflections of viewers
or the surroundings. Railton worked with a team of artists, craftsmen and engineers
in California to construct The Fortune Diamond. Before it was carefully packed up
and shipped to its new home in Macau, Railton had the precious stone taken into the
sunlight and raised by a giant crane so he could personally inspect it to guarantee its
flawlessness.
With The Wishing Crystals, Railton has employed advanced motion sensor technology
that activates unique visual effects within the crystals and a corresponding melody or
beat when guests near the crystals. While one guest is enjoying a personal experience
of the crystals, another guest will trigger a second group of singing crystals. The guests
discover that the two pieces of crystal music enhance one another. As more guests
join in, dormant groups of crystals come to life adding new musical elements and visual
effects that enhance the overall sound/light experience. There are more than 1.4 million
possible sound and light permutations. When all crystal groups are activated, good luck
symbols flash from the crystals and reflect in the water as guests enjoy a magnificent welcoming experience.
Immediately prior to the debut of his Galaxy attractions, Railton gave flight to the world’s
largest animatronic creatures — a pair of 10-story mechanical birds who star in the
Crane Dance spectacular at Resorts World Sentosa in Singapore. A pioneer in digital
culture, Railton is also responsible for the largest high definition video screens in the
world, The Sky Screen at The Place in Beijing and The Fremont Street Experience in
Las Vegas.
With four Emmy Awards, four THEA Awards (Themed Entertainment Assoc.) and
numerous other industry accolades, Railton undoubtedly has the most diverse resume
in the entertainment design business. His career spans legitimate theater; dance;
film; TV award shows; live concerts for pop icons including Cher, Barbra Streisand
and Jane’s Addiction; spectacles of Olympian proportions; themed attractions; and
unforgettable retail entertainment and demountable architectural projects.
About Entertainment Design Corporation
With headquarters in Venice, Calif., Entertainment Design Corporation (EDC) blends
unsurpassed visual artistry, imaginative storytelling and technical wizardry to create
environments and experiences that excite and amaze audiences around the world.
Under the creative helm of visionary designer Jeremy Railton, EDC has provided the
visual wonder behind some of the most significant artists, events and themed attractions
in recent history. For more information, visit www.entdesign.com
About Galaxy Macau
Galaxy Macau is the only truly authentic Asian five-star resort destination in Macau.
At an investment of HK$14.9 billion, it includes more than 2,200 rooms, suites and
villas across three world-class hotels: the award-winning and ultra-exclusive Banyan
Tree Hotels and Resorts, Japan’s legendary Okura Hotels & Resorts, and the highly
anticipated five-star Galaxy Hotel. Facilities include a selection of more than 50 food
and beverage outlets, including the widest selection of pan-Asian cuisine in Macau;
distinctive retail shopping; lush oasis gardens covering 52,000 square meters, and the
world’s largest Sky Wave Pool covering 4,000 square meters and featuring a 350-ton
white sand beach.


