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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. For the pilot episode, interior scenes of Massive Dynamic were filmed in the Michael Lee-Chin Crystal entrance of the [[Royal Ontario Museum]] in [[Toronto]], [[Ontario]]. In the episode ''[[Brown Betty (Fringe)|Brown Betty]]'', Massive Dynamic's headquarters are located in the [[Two World Trade Center#Original building (1971–2001)|South Tower]] of the original [[World Trade Center (1973–2001)|World Trade Center]]. Their ongoing slogan was: "What do we do? What ''don't'' we do!"
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-== Fictional depiction ==
-[[File:7 World Trade Center.jpg|thumb|[[7 World Trade Center]] is used as the fictional headquarters of Massive Dynamic.]]
-=== 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: Character Bio|url=http://www.fox.com/fringe/bios/blair-brown/|accessdate=20 April 2011|publisher=Fox Broadcasting Company|deadurl=yes|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20110409015433/http://www.fox.com/fringe/bios/blair-brown|archivedate=9 April 2011|df=}}</ref> Bell's long-time friend, colleague and occasional romantic interest. BELLMEDICS originally helped soldiers who had lost limbs in [[The Persian Gulf War]] with support from the [[United States Department of Defense]]. It then expanded operations and developed [[Laser|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]], [[biocomputer|bio-computation]] and [[quantum cryptography]]. Massive Dynamic created Ludic Science in 2007, its 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. [[Federal Bureau of Investigation|FBI]] agent [[Charlie Francis (Fringe)|Charlie Francis]] (played by [[Kirk Acevedo]]) estimated the company to be worth around $50 billion [[United States dollar|USD]]. [[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)#Part two|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 (actor)|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 (TV series)|Fringe]]
-*[[Fictional company]]
-*[[Oceanic Airlines]]
-== References ==
-{{reflist|30em}}
-== External links ==
-*http://www.massivedynamic.com — Official website
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