The Billionaire Behind Cirque Du Soleil Debuts Montreal's PY1 Pyramid | Forbes

Guy Laliberté changed the world of entertainment when he cofounded Cirque Du Soleil. Now, he's looking to create a brand new phenomenon with Lune Rouge Entertainment, the corporate parent company of the PY1 pyramid and the psychedelic shows inside. In 2015, he sold off most of Cirque-walking away with $1.5 billion to put into new endeavors. Two years ago, he launched Lune Rouge Entertainment-he has probably sunk $100 million into it between constructing the pyramid and developing the live entertainment-but it’s certainly the most visible part of his second act. And given how Cirque turned out, it could very well turn out to be more valuable than anything he has done since Cirque.
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[@cashmoneydoe]

Living with fear gets you no where💯👍

[@SergiyMichael]

wow how deep.. bcoz there are so many ppl that count on fear to get them somewhere...?? oh modern self proclaimed "coaches"

[@dr662]

I was wondering where Guy’s been. Use to see him play poker on tv all the time.

[@pickin6strangs]

Looks amazing!! I've been playing music all my life and recently started DJing, have a bit of stage fright. I'd love to play here and conquer that fear.

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[@misterlove6000]

According to Stanford University study it takes seven billionaires to end worldwide homelessness and hunger so tell the first seven billionaires on Forbes list to get started

[@khalidalali186]

They won’t, they’re busy being worshipped by the masses.

[@liamc1102]

Don't assume you know everything.

[@misterlove6000]

@@liamc1102 I don't assume I use Google

[@misterlove6000]

Harvard University and Yale University had the same study and the results was the same

[@soulaimanraiss5543]

What study ?

[@misterlove6000]

@@soulaimanraiss5543 according to a Stanford University study it and it takes seven billionaires to end worldwide hunger and homelessness so tell the first seven billionaires on Forbes list to get started. Harvard University Yale University had a similar study and the results was the same

[@jackmidst8304]

The pyramid was a total flop. The structure is sitting in a warehouse somewhere…..

[@AmedeeBoulette]

Tellement de chose qu’il pourrait faire avec son argent......... une crisse de pyramide énergivore........

[@olvinfuentes7514]

Went to the closing party last night and it was amazing! Justin Martin killed it

[@panama-canada]

He’s the man! Respect!

[@Daretomeet]

Am I the only one who came from heliofant channel?

[@Acahill22]

This dude is focused AF! Congrats 👏

[@D1G1TALFOX]

V
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Y N I C E . . . 😎

[@breakfastplan4518]

Living with fear gets you nowhere. Yet, if everyone is choosing to live with no fear, we all get nowhere.... fearlessly. People wake up. Please.

[@casey9559]

What does he stay at the start? Most people that have success....

[@brettyoung4379]

Start to be afraid of not having what they have

[@carolinaprexl3874]

Mini matrix and Our Divine Power🙏

[@m.s.1753]

Guy Laliberte living it up...

[@ronaldbahamon5985]

Guy has me questioning how great his memory is. I feel he remembers furthur and more than I would of given credit to. This is amazing to understand and now it is making sense to me how the circus came back alive.

[@lehash6266]

I'm friends with his son Noa lmao. We used to go to school together

[@ennvee1989]

They have to end the project earlier because of noise complaints :(

[@source2gaming432]

I live in montreal someone invited me to go there and trust me its F***ING loud so loud its impossible to understand what the narration. i dont know who is in charge of the audio but he is absolutly trash.

[@schipperstef]

Was it for the club nights or show, or both?

[@RegianeSteffen]

✨👍✨

[@irismarchena]

Bravo un gran hombre

[@TonniWilliams]

Love this concept.

[@olivierbilodeau1952]

is he the only billionaire who went in space?

[@mangaphc5270]

Cold!!!!

[@MsCristina38]

What kind of car was he driving in this video?

[@artmariemakes]

Madame Cristina range rover I believe

[@MsCristina38]

Marie L Thank you

[@BenDunlop]

Range Rover SVR

[@suntzu6122]

I didnt know The Professional was interested in Cirque Du Soleil