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{{Generic|image=Athenscec2.png|desc=Full view of the first prototype installed at Athens, GA (2011)}}The '''''Studio C Beta Prototype''''' is a stage that was installed in Chuck E. Cheese's locations from 2000-2001. This prototype is now extinct, the final one being removed on October 18, 2022. |
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[[File:StudioCProto.jpg|thumb|400x400px|Studio C Prototype]] |
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The ''Studio C Prototype'' (also known as the ''Studio C Alpha / Beta Mix'') was a test stage found at [[Chuck E. Cheese's]] locations that opened from 2000 - 2001. It was the second Studio C stage to be created. Five were installed. The last one was removed on October 18, 2022. |
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== History == |
== History == |
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In 2000 Corman & Associates created a new stage per request of CEC to lessen the cost of shows per location. Three were installed in unique styled locations through-out the year 2000 and the last one following in 2001. The first one to be removed was [[Clarksville, TN (2821 B Wilma Rudolph Blvd)|Clarksville, TN]] in 2019, followed by [[Brownsville, TX (2800 N Expressway)|Brownsville, TX]] shortly after. Shortly after the 2020 pandemic [[Tyler, TX (736 West SW Loop 323)|Tyler, TX]] would be removed in 2021 as CEC returned to normal operations. The two remaining shows, [[Athens, GA (3654-I Atlanta Hwy)|Athens, GA]] and [[Midland, TX (4703 W Loop 250)|Midland, TX]], would be removed in 2022--making this prototype extinct. |
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In 1999 CEC Entertainment created a new stage to fix the issues that originated with the [[Studio C Alpha]]. This stage changed a lot over its development process, originally just being a modified Alpha to remove the desk and to remove the console. Eventually, the Studio C Prototype was created from those efforts. The main changes were removing the desk to help reduce wear on the bot and removing the Talk Show set and instead having a jukebox-type light fixture behind the animatronic. The Pizza Clock would be seen at the top of the Jukebox, and Bird would return this time on a stick identical to the one seen in the 1998 General Managers Convention. |
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=== Nomenclature === |
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This stage was installed at six locations with different designs at three of those. In 2000 four stores would open with the stage. Those would be [[Athens, GA (3654-I Atlanta Hwy)]], opening on April 10, 2000, [[Brownsville, TX (2800 N Expressway)]], opening on July 17, 2000, [[Tyler, TX (736 West SW Loop 323)]], opening on July 24, 2000, and [[Midland, TX (4703 W Loop 250)]], opening on October 2, 2000. In 2001 the last two Studio C Prototypes were installed, those being [[Clarksville, TN (2821 B Wilma Rudolph Blvd)]], opening on February 22, 2001, and [[Jeddah (Corniche Road), Saudi Arabia]] which had the [[Jeddah Studio C Prototype]]. |
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Despite the rather inconsistent naming of this page, this show is likely not a prototype of the [[Studio C Beta|Studio 'C' show that began installation in 2000]] due to the far departure from the general concept that was allegedly developed for "Small Town" stores. |
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Building plans identify this stage show as "Small Town Studio C".<ref>[[:File:Stsc1.png]]</ref> |
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The Studio C Prototype also went by another name, The "Studio C Alpha / Beta Mix", which was most likely because Bird was used, as well as the Pizza Time Clock, even though they were the only things carried over from the Alpha, and the design being somewhat similar to the Beta, even though the Prototype was older by several months (The Studio C Prototype debuted in April 2000, while the Studio C Beta debuted in Fall 2000.) |
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Starting in 2019, the Studio C Prototype would begin to be removed from Chuck E. Cheese's locations due to 2.0 remodels. The first one to be removed was [[Clarksville, TN (2821 B Wilma Rudolph Blvd)]] in August/September 2019, followed by [[Brownsville, TX (2800 N Expressway)]] being removed in September / October 2019. It wasn't till late 2021 when the next one would be removed, that being [[Tyler, TX (736 West SW Loop 323)]]. [[Athens, GA (3654-I Atlanta Hwy)]] would be removed February 2022, and the final Studio C Prototype being [[Midland, TX (4703 W Loop 250)]] was removed on October 18, 2022. |
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== Design == |
== Design == |
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In general this stage consisted of a condensed version of the Studio C concept, getting rid of the late-night concept and most of the interactive elements. The blue screen received a redesign to better fit into a wall as this is the first Studio C variant to not have a area leading behind the main stage. Chuck E.'s stage has also received a redesign, reducing the late night set into a Jukebox-like fixture behind Chuck E. and Bird. Finally, a monitor was to the left of the Chuck E. animatronic, still containing the same general lighting from it's previous iteration <ref>[[Studio C (1997)]]</ref>. |
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The next locations received modified variants of this concept, with Tyler, TX and Clarksville, TN receiving a nearly identical stage, however the monitor was changed to be on a gray box with just three solid lights. As with Brownsville and Midland, TX--they never had a main monitor to begin with. |
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=== Studio C Prototype v1 === |
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The stage portion of the Studio C Prototype features a 32m Studio C bot. Behind him is a jukebox lighting fixture, at the top of which is the Pizza Time clock. The lighting at the top of the jukebox has three neon strips which correlate to the three signals the [[Studio C Alpha]] desk has. To the right of Chuck would be Bird on a stick, identical to the one seen in the 1998 General Managers Convention. Above the animatronic were two sets of four Amber, Red, Green, and Blue flood lights. To the left of the stage would be the Blue Screen, and to the right of the stage was a TV screen that looked very similar to the one seen on the Studio C Alpha but instead much smaller and hanging from the ceiling. This was only installed at [[Athens, GA (3654-I Atlanta Hwy)]]. |
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== Animatronics Used == |
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=== Studio C Prototype v2 === |
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The stage is identical to the one seen in v1, minus the Pizza Time clock not being installed. The most notable change is there being no large TV on the right of the stage. This was installed at [[Brownsville, TX (2800 N Expressway)]] and [[Midland, TX (4703 W Loop 250)]]. |
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* [[Chuck E. Cheese 32m (Animatronic)|Chuck E. Cheese 32M (Studio C)]] |
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=== Studio C Prototype v3 === |
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* [[Bird (Animatronic)]] |
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The stage is identical to the one seen in v1 with the only main change being the space to the right of the stage being replaced with a new TV fixture showcasing a CRT on top of a grey rectangle. On top of the CRT would be three lights made of three rectangles going from biggest to smallest. This was installed at [[Tyler, TX (736 West SW Loop 323)]] and [[Clarksville, TN (2821 B Wilma Rudolph Blvd)]]. |
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* [[Pizza Time Clock (Animatronic)]] |
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== Installed Studio C Prototypes == |
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Despite being only installed at five locations, this stage would have many inconsistencies in the installs. Athens was complete featuring Bird and the Pizza Clock. Brownsville, Tyler, and Midland never got the Pizza Clock. But despite that Clarksville did even though it was the last one installed in 2001. Another inconsistency of the stage is that v1 was only ever installed in Athens which was the first location. But v2 was installed at Brownsville (2nd location) and Midland (4th location) and v3 was installed at Tyler (3rd location) and Clarksville (5th location). |
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== All Studio C Prototypes == |
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|Athens, |
|[[Athens, GA (3654-I Atlanta Hwy)]] |
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|3654-I Atlanta Hwy |
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|Was the first Studio C Prototype. |
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|April 10, 2000 |
|April 10, 2000 |
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|Brownsville, |
|[[Brownsville, TX (2800 N Expressway)]] |
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|2800 N Expressway |
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|July 17, 2000 |
|July 17, 2000 |
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|Tyler, |
|[[Tyler, TX (736 West SW Loop 323)]] |
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|Removed in the Fall of 2021 |
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|736 West SW Loop 323 |
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|July 24, 2000 |
|July 24, 2000 |
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|November 2021 |
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|Midland, |
|[[Midland, TX (4703 W Loop 250)]] |
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|4703 Loop 250 Frontage Rd |
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|Was the last Studio C Prototype to be removed. |
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|October 2, 2000 |
|October 2, 2000 |
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|Clarksville, |
|[[Clarksville, TN (2821 B Wilma Rudolph Blvd)]] |
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|2821 B Wilma Rudolph Blvd |
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|February 22, 2001 |
|February 22, 2001 |
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|August / September 2019 |
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== References == |
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Latest revision as of 06:34, 3 June 2024
Full view of the first prototype installed at Athens, GA (2011)
The Studio C Beta Prototype is a stage that was installed in Chuck E. Cheese's locations from 2000-2001. This prototype is now extinct, the final one being removed on October 18, 2022.
History
In 2000 Corman & Associates created a new stage per request of CEC to lessen the cost of shows per location. Three were installed in unique styled locations through-out the year 2000 and the last one following in 2001. The first one to be removed was Clarksville, TN in 2019, followed by Brownsville, TX shortly after. Shortly after the 2020 pandemic Tyler, TX would be removed in 2021 as CEC returned to normal operations. The two remaining shows, Athens, GA and Midland, TX, would be removed in 2022--making this prototype extinct.
Nomenclature
Despite the rather inconsistent naming of this page, this show is likely not a prototype of the Studio 'C' show that began installation in 2000 due to the far departure from the general concept that was allegedly developed for "Small Town" stores.
Building plans identify this stage show as "Small Town Studio C".[1]
Design
In general this stage consisted of a condensed version of the Studio C concept, getting rid of the late-night concept and most of the interactive elements. The blue screen received a redesign to better fit into a wall as this is the first Studio C variant to not have a area leading behind the main stage. Chuck E.'s stage has also received a redesign, reducing the late night set into a Jukebox-like fixture behind Chuck E. and Bird. Finally, a monitor was to the left of the Chuck E. animatronic, still containing the same general lighting from it's previous iteration [2].
The next locations received modified variants of this concept, with Tyler, TX and Clarksville, TN receiving a nearly identical stage, however the monitor was changed to be on a gray box with just three solid lights. As with Brownsville and Midland, TX--they never had a main monitor to begin with.
Animatronics Used
Installed Studio C Prototypes
| Location | Condition / Notes | Opening |
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| Athens, GA (3654-I Atlanta Hwy) | Removed February 2022 | April 10, 2000 |
| Brownsville, TX (2800 N Expressway) | Removed October 2019 | July 17, 2000 |
| Tyler, TX (736 West SW Loop 323) | Removed in the Fall of 2021 | July 24, 2000 |
| Midland, TX (4703 W Loop 250) | Removed October 18, 2022 | October 2, 2000 |
| Clarksville, TN (2821 B Wilma Rudolph Blvd) | Removed in 2019 | February 22, 2001 |
