Return | Newsletter Back Issues | Previous | Next EQUIPMENT NEWS Orlando, Florida. With the current influx of productions to Florida, Chapman / Leonard Studios recently supplied a TITAN mobile crane, LENNY ARM II, and HOT HEAD Remote setup for Paramount's mega feature, Drop Zone, shooting in Miami and Los Angeles.  Chapman also supplied a TITAN mobile crane, LENNY ARM II and POWER POD Remote setup (utilizing a longer lens) for Warner Brothers, soon to be released feature, The Specialist, starring Sylvester Stallone and Sharon Stone. Principal shooting has been taking place in Miami, Fl.  Just Cause, another Warner Brothers feature, shooting in Naples and Miami, starring Sean Connery, Kate Capshaw, and Blair Underwood used the TITAN, LENNY ARM, and POWER POD setup as well.  All the equipment was supplied from the Chapman / Orlando facility.  Chapman also supplied  The Perez Family, which filmed in Miami and Puerto Rico with equipment, such as, the LENNY ARM II and HOT HEAD.  Outside the Florida area Chapman / Orlando has supplied Heaven's Prisoners with equipment.  This film stars Alec Baldwin and is shooting in Louisiana.  Television series, such as, Thunder in Paradise, shooting on the Disney / MGM lot has also needed equipment, such as, the TITAN from Chapman / Orlando.   Nickelodeon Studios out of the Universal lot has used the Cam Mate and other remote systems from Chapman / Orlando.   Panasonic Shoot comes to the Chapman Stage and finds it ideal Orlando, FL.  Since January there has been a lot of activity on the Chapman Stage.  Many production companies based in states from California, Georgia, Michigan, New York, South America and Florida have utilized the Chapman Stage.  The stage has proved ideal for many commercials and infomercials.   Recently, Chapman had Dream Quest Images based out of Simi Valley, CA on the stage.   The Panasonic commercial they produced featured talent, Jeff Altman, presenting the new Panasonic Television, Cam-Corder and VCR.  The shot incorporated a Bengal Tiger (provided by Tiger Eye Productions based out of Florida) running in front of an ultimate green background.  This was to show the vibrant colors that Panasonic equipment can capture.  The producer of this commercial was Phil Mantix and Director was Richard Hoover.  Director of Photography was David Wagreich. Andre Kusmirez was the Production Manager. A Bengal Tiger was used in the Panasonic shoot to show vibrant colors that Panasonic equipment can capture. Equipment HOTLINE  Concerned customers and users:  if any Chapman equipment is observed in unsatisfactory condition, please contact Chapman Studio Equipment immediately and ask for Charles "Chuck" Huenergardt to report this issue by phoning (213) 877-5309 or (818) 764-6726.   We appreciate your continued support and patronage.  Our goal is to insure customer satisfaction.

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