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'''Massive Dynamic''' is a [[Fictional company|fictional]] [[Multinational corporation|multinational]] conglomerate company from the TV series ''[[Fringe (TV series)|Fringe]]'' that develops the advancement of [[Military technology|weapons testing]], [[robotics]], [[medical equipment]], [[aeronautics]], [[genetics]], [[pharmaceuticals]], [[telecommunication]], [[energy]], [[transportation]], and [[entertainment technology]]. Fictionally, the headquarters of Massive Dynamic is located at 655 18th Street, New York ([[Olivia (Fringe)|Olivia]]), However in reality, the exterior of the new [[7 World Trade Center]] in Lower [[Manhattan]] is used as its headquarters. The interior of Massive Dynamic is filmed in The Crystal entrance of the [[Royal Ontario Museum]] in [[Toronto]], [[Ontario]]. In the episode ''[[The Man from the Other Side]]'', Massive Dynamic's headquarters are located in the [[Two World Trade Center#Original building (1971–2001)|South Tower]] of the original [[World Trade Center]].
== Fictional depiction ==
=== History ===
Massive Dynamic was founded by [[William Bell (Fringe)|William Bell]] (played by [[Leonard Nimoy]]) in 1992 as BELLMEDICS,<ref name=TMDS>{{cite news|title=THE MASSIVE DYNAMIC STORY|url=http://massivedynamic.com/our_history.php|accessdate=8 June 2015|work=MassiveDynamic.com}}</ref> alongside [[Chief operating officer]] [[Nina Sharp]] (played by [[Blair Brown]]),<ref name=MDP>{{cite news|title=Leadership at Massive Dynamic|url=http://massivedynamic.com/our_leadership.php|accessdate=8 June 2015|work=MassiveDynamic.com}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|title=Blair Brown as Nina Sharp: Charater Bio|url=http://www.fox.com/fringe/bios/blair-brown/|accessdate=20 April 2011|publisher=Fox Broadcasting Company}}</ref> Bell's long-time friend, colleague and occasional romantic interest. BELLMEDICS originally helped soldiers who had lost limbs in the [[The Persian Gulf War]] with support from the [[United States Department of Defense]]. It than expanded operations and developed [[microlaser]] surgical tools for [[medical]] use. In 1998, Bell created Fleming-Monroe Aeronautics, which developed the PEARL Aerocontrol System. BELLMEDICS acquired Fleming-Monroe Aeronautics in 1999 and re-branded itself under the current name of Massive Dynamic.<ref name=TMDS/>

On the 10th anniversary of the company's founding, it expanded operations into [[computing]] and [[telecommunications]], particularly in [[artificial intelligence]], [[Biocomputing|bio-computation]] and [[quantum cryptography]]. Massive Dynamic created Ludic Science in 2007, it's entertainment subsidiary. Ludic Science developed Mass-Dyn Z10, a [[home video game console]] primarily for [[home entertainment]] use.<ref name=TMDS/>

Upon the death of Bell, the company ownership was fully bequeathed to [[Walter Bishop (Fringe)|Walter Bishop]] (played by [[John Noble]]).<ref name=Wigler>{{cite news|last1=Wigler|first1=Josh|title=Fringe: A Day On The Set Of Massive Dynamic|url=http://spinoff.comicbookresources.com/2010/10/14/fringe-set-visit/|accessdate=8 June 2015|work=Comic Book Resources|date=14 October 2010}}</ref> However, when the timeline was rewritten, Bishop did not gain ownership. [[FBI]] agent [[Charlie Francis]] (played by [[Kirk Acevedo]]) estimated the company to be worth around [[USD|US$]]50 billion. [[7 World Trade Center]], the headquarters of Massive Dynamic, was destroyed in 2036 by Bishop, using an anti-matter device to avoid capture by [[Loyalists]], and the highrise sublimated where it stood. According to Bell's testimony ([[Over There (Fringe)|Over There, Part 2]]) to Walter, Massive Dynamic doesn't exist in the parallel universe; however, Bishop Dynamic does exist until at least 1985 ([[Subject 13]]).

=== Employees ===
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List of Characters who currently or have formally worked for Massive Dynamic.
*[[William Bell (Fringe)|William Bell]] ([[Leonard Nimoy]]), founder<ref name=MDP/>
*[[Nina Sharp]] ([[Blair Brown]]), Chief Operating Officer<ref name=MDP/>
*Elizabeth Zedillo, Chief Financial Officer<ref name=MDP/>
*Cyrus Manatt, Senior Vice President<ref name=MDP/>
*[[Brandon Fayette]] ([[Ryan McDonald]]), lead scientist<ref>{{cite news|title=Ryan McDonald — Credits|url=http://www.tvguide.com/celebrities/ryan-mcdonald/credits/173424/|accessdate=8 June 2015|work=TV Guide}}</ref>
*James Carson ([[Andrew Airlie]]), employee<ref>{{cite news|title=Andrew Airlie — Credits|url=http://www.tv.com/people/andrew-airlie/|accessdate=8 June 2015|work=TV.com}}</ref>
*Richard Steig ([[Jason Butler Harner]]), former research assistant<ref>{{cite news|last1=Labrecque|first1=Jeff|title=J.J. Abrams brings Jonathan Coyne and Jason Butler Harner to 'Alcatraz'|url=http://www.ew.com/article/2010/12/01/alcatraz-jonathan-coyne-jason-butler|accessdate=8 June 2015|work=Entertainment Weekly|date=1 December 2010}}</ref>
*[[David Robert Jones (Fringe)|David Robert Jones]] ([[Jared Harris]]), former employee<ref>{{cite news|title=Jared Harris will reveal the mystery behind Fringe's Mr. Jones|url=http://www.blastr.com/2009/02/jared_harris_says_fringe_will_reveal_the_mystery_of_mr_jones.php|accessdate=8 June 2015|work=Blastr|date=10 February 2010}}</ref>

== Appearances ==
=== Tie-in website ===
Massive Dynamic features a tie-in website that viewers can access on the [[Internet]]. The website is an example of [[viral marketing]], a means of promoting the programme as well as supplementary material for the entertainment of fans of the series.<ref>{{cite news|last1=Delahaye|first1=Gabriel "Gabe"|title=Fringe: Exploring The Massive Dynamic Website|url=http://www.stereogum.com/1778864/fringe_where_is_the_massive_dy/vg-loc/videogum/|accessdate=8 June 2015|work=Stereogum|date=24 September 2008}}</ref>

== See also ==
*[[Fringe]]
*[[Fictional company]]

== References ==
{{reflist|30em}}

== External links ==
*http://www.massivedynamic.com — Official website

[[Category:Fictional brands]]
[[Category:Fictional companies]]

Revision as of 22:35, 8 June 2015

Massive Dynamic
Websitewww.massivedynamic.com

Massive Dynamic is a fictional multinational conglomerate company from the TV series Fringe that develops the advancement of weapons testing, robotics, medical equipment, aeronautics, genetics, pharmaceuticals, telecommunication, energy, transportation, and entertainment technology. Fictionally, the headquarters of Massive Dynamic is located at 655 18th Street, New York (Olivia), However in reality, the exterior of the new 7 World Trade Center in Lower Manhattan is used as its headquarters. The interior of Massive Dynamic is filmed in The Crystal entrance of the Royal Ontario Museum in Toronto, Ontario. In the episode The Man from the Other Side, Massive Dynamic's headquarters are located in the South Tower of the original World Trade Center.

Fictional depiction

History

Massive Dynamic was founded by William Bell (played by Leonard Nimoy) in 1992 as BELLMEDICS,[1] alongside Chief operating officer Nina Sharp (played by Blair Brown),[2][3] Bell's long-time friend, colleague and occasional romantic interest. BELLMEDICS originally helped soldiers who had lost limbs in the The Persian Gulf War with support from the United States Department of Defense. It than expanded operations and developed microlaser surgical tools for medical use. In 1998, Bell created Fleming-Monroe Aeronautics, which developed the PEARL Aerocontrol System. BELLMEDICS acquired Fleming-Monroe Aeronautics in 1999 and re-branded itself under the current name of Massive Dynamic.[1]

On the 10th anniversary of the company's founding, it expanded operations into computing and telecommunications, particularly in artificial intelligence, bio-computation and quantum cryptography. Massive Dynamic created Ludic Science in 2007, it's entertainment subsidiary. Ludic Science developed Mass-Dyn Z10, a home video game console primarily for home entertainment use.[1]

Upon the death of Bell, the company ownership was fully bequeathed to Walter Bishop (played by John Noble).[4] However, when the timeline was rewritten, Bishop did not gain ownership. FBI agent Charlie Francis (played by Kirk Acevedo) estimated the company to be worth around US$50 billion. 7 World Trade Center, the headquarters of Massive Dynamic, was destroyed in 2036 by Bishop, using an anti-matter device to avoid capture by Loyalists, and the highrise sublimated where it stood. According to Bell's testimony (Over There, Part 2) to Walter, Massive Dynamic doesn't exist in the parallel universe; however, Bishop Dynamic does exist until at least 1985 (Subject 13).

Employees

Leonard Nimoy played William Bell, founder of Massive Dynamic
Blair Brown played Nina Sharp, CEO of Massive Dynamic
Jason Butler Harner was a guest star on the episode Pilot, who played Richard Steig, a former research assistant at Massive Dynamic

List of Characters who currently or have formally worked for Massive Dynamic.

Appearances

Tie-in website

Massive Dynamic features a tie-in website that viewers can access on the Internet. The website is an example of viral marketing, a means of promoting the programme as well as supplementary material for the entertainment of fans of the series.[9]

See also

References

  1. ^ a b c "THE MASSIVE DYNAMIC STORY". MassiveDynamic.com. Retrieved 8 June 2015.
  2. ^ a b c d e "Leadership at Massive Dynamic". MassiveDynamic.com. Retrieved 8 June 2015.
  3. ^ "Blair Brown as Nina Sharp: Charater Bio". Fox Broadcasting Company. Retrieved 20 April 2011.
  4. ^ Wigler, Josh (14 October 2010). "Fringe: A Day On The Set Of Massive Dynamic". Comic Book Resources. Retrieved 8 June 2015.
  5. ^ "Ryan McDonald — Credits". TV Guide. Retrieved 8 June 2015.
  6. ^ "Andrew Airlie — Credits". TV.com. Retrieved 8 June 2015.
  7. ^ Labrecque, Jeff (1 December 2010). "J.J. Abrams brings Jonathan Coyne and Jason Butler Harner to 'Alcatraz'". Entertainment Weekly. Retrieved 8 June 2015.
  8. ^ "Jared Harris will reveal the mystery behind Fringe's Mr. Jones". Blastr. 10 February 2010. Retrieved 8 June 2015.
  9. ^ Delahaye, Gabriel "Gabe" (24 September 2008). "Fringe: Exploring The Massive Dynamic Website". Stereogum. Retrieved 8 June 2015.

External links

source: https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Massive_Dynamic&diff=prev&oldid=666103331

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