The immersive entertainment company Nomadic and virtual reality games publisher Vrwerx are teaming to develop an adrenaline-laced virtual reality experience based on Paramount’s hit film franchise Mission: Impossible.
The location-based game, which is scheduled to open next spring in Orlando, will bring groups of players inside a mission and give them the vicarious thrills of pursuit — running, jumping and interacting with objects in a physical space that’s enhanced through virtual reality.
“This tactile experience empowers the consumer to feel like an agent,” said Russell Naftal, co-managing partner of Vrwerx. “They’re in this environment, physically touching items. They believe they’re moving through this destination. That’s what’s exciting to us.”
Nomadic’s walk-around Vr experiences blur the line between “virtual” and “reality,” incorporating physical props, set design and environmental effects to enhance the story. Game developer Vrwerx will create the narrative. It drew inspiration from another...
The location-based game, which is scheduled to open next spring in Orlando, will bring groups of players inside a mission and give them the vicarious thrills of pursuit — running, jumping and interacting with objects in a physical space that’s enhanced through virtual reality.
“This tactile experience empowers the consumer to feel like an agent,” said Russell Naftal, co-managing partner of Vrwerx. “They’re in this environment, physically touching items. They believe they’re moving through this destination. That’s what’s exciting to us.”
Nomadic’s walk-around Vr experiences blur the line between “virtual” and “reality,” incorporating physical props, set design and environmental effects to enhance the story. Game developer Vrwerx will create the narrative. It drew inspiration from another...
- 12/4/2018
- by Dawn C. Chmielewski
- Deadline Film + TV
You've seen demonic forces torment families in the Paranormal Activity franchise, but you can soon experience that horror firsthand with the new virtual reality game Paranormal Activity: The Lost Soul, a collaboration between Paramount Pictures and Beast Media Group's Vrwerx. Ahead of the game's release, new gameplay footage takes you down creepy, candlelit corridors.
Revealed on the game's official Twitter page, the brief gameplay footage from Paranormal Activity: The Lost Soul can be viewed below, along with the original press release that was unveiled in 2016 (when the game was initially slated to come out before the year's end).
Gamers won't have to wait much longer to experience the horrors of Paranormal Activity in Vr, though, as The Lost Soul is expected to be released for the PlayStation Vr, Oculus Rift, and Htc Vive early this year. No official story details are known at this time, but we'll keep...
Revealed on the game's official Twitter page, the brief gameplay footage from Paranormal Activity: The Lost Soul can be viewed below, along with the original press release that was unveiled in 2016 (when the game was initially slated to come out before the year's end).
Gamers won't have to wait much longer to experience the horrors of Paranormal Activity in Vr, though, as The Lost Soul is expected to be released for the PlayStation Vr, Oculus Rift, and Htc Vive early this year. No official story details are known at this time, but we'll keep...
- 1/4/2017
- by Derek Anderson
- DailyDead
Preview of first feature-length Vr film to be made available to festivalgoers.
A virtual reality film based around the life of Jesus Christ is to be seen for the first time at the Venice Film Festival (Aug 31-Sept 10).
A 40-minute preview of Jesus Vr - The Story of Christ will be made available to festivalgoers from Sept 1-4.
Producers Autumn Vr and VRWerx (which previously made a Vr game based on the Paranormal Activity films) claim it is the first feature-length Vr film ever made.
The screening will be held in a new Vr Theatre at Venice’s Casinò, which will be equipped with 50 Vr headsets for individual viewing on seats that pivot 360°.
It will be available this Christmas on all major Vr platforms including Google Cardboard, Samsung Gear, Oculus Rift, PlayStation Vr and the Htc Vive.
The film follows the story of Christ from his birth to his resurrection, from his baptism...
A virtual reality film based around the life of Jesus Christ is to be seen for the first time at the Venice Film Festival (Aug 31-Sept 10).
A 40-minute preview of Jesus Vr - The Story of Christ will be made available to festivalgoers from Sept 1-4.
Producers Autumn Vr and VRWerx (which previously made a Vr game based on the Paranormal Activity films) claim it is the first feature-length Vr film ever made.
The screening will be held in a new Vr Theatre at Venice’s Casinò, which will be equipped with 50 Vr headsets for individual viewing on seats that pivot 360°.
It will be available this Christmas on all major Vr platforms including Google Cardboard, Samsung Gear, Oculus Rift, PlayStation Vr and the Htc Vive.
The film follows the story of Christ from his birth to his resurrection, from his baptism...
- 8/22/2016
- by michael.rosser@screendaily.com (Michael Rosser)
- ScreenDaily
Get ready for Jesus Christ right in your face.
Autumn Productions ("Elvis and Nixon") and virtual-reality production firm Vrwerx have teamed up for "Jesus Vr – The Story of Christ," a 90-minute feature set for release this Christmas and will be available on all major mobile and premium Vr platforms including Google Cardboard, Samsung Gear, Oculus Rift, PlayStation Vr and the Htc Vive.
Shot last October in 360-degree 4K video on location in the ancient village of Matera in Italy, the film will cover the entirety of Jesus's life and death, from his baptism to the Sermon on the Mount, and from the Last Supper to his crucifixion. The cast includes Tim Fellingham as Jesus, Mish Boyko as Peter, Christian Serritiello as Andrew, Rhys Howells as Judas and Matteo Carlomagno as John.
David Hansen ("Hellion," "Lovesong") directed the project from a script by Andre van Heerden, while Enzo Sisti ("The Passion of the Christ,...
Autumn Productions ("Elvis and Nixon") and virtual-reality production firm Vrwerx have teamed up for "Jesus Vr – The Story of Christ," a 90-minute feature set for release this Christmas and will be available on all major mobile and premium Vr platforms including Google Cardboard, Samsung Gear, Oculus Rift, PlayStation Vr and the Htc Vive.
Shot last October in 360-degree 4K video on location in the ancient village of Matera in Italy, the film will cover the entirety of Jesus's life and death, from his baptism to the Sermon on the Mount, and from the Last Supper to his crucifixion. The cast includes Tim Fellingham as Jesus, Mish Boyko as Peter, Christian Serritiello as Andrew, Rhys Howells as Judas and Matteo Carlomagno as John.
David Hansen ("Hellion," "Lovesong") directed the project from a script by Andre van Heerden, while Enzo Sisti ("The Passion of the Christ,...
- 6/29/2016
- by Garth Franklin
- Dark Horizons
Industry veteran Alex Barder and his partner Russell Naftal at Burbank-based entertainment company Beast Media Group are lining up a virtual reality game based on the horror franchise.
Vrwerx, a division of Beast Media Group dedicated to virtual reality content, plan to launch Paranormal Activity Vr in 2016.
The game will function on all major head-mounted displays including Htc Vive, Sony’s Project Morpheus, Oculus Rift, PC, mobile and consoles including Xbox One and PlayStation 4.
“There’s never been a more exciting time to be in our space,” said Barder, the co-managing partner who has held senior executive positions at Inception Media Group and Strategic Film Partners, among other posts.
“The convergence of new platforms, original formats, revolutionary ways to engage audiences and advanced monetization strategies have given birth to a renaissance in media and entertainment”
“Paranormal Activity is the perfect property for Vrwerx,” said co-managing partner Naftal. “This franchise represents a huge audience that loves visceral, unbridled...
Vrwerx, a division of Beast Media Group dedicated to virtual reality content, plan to launch Paranormal Activity Vr in 2016.
The game will function on all major head-mounted displays including Htc Vive, Sony’s Project Morpheus, Oculus Rift, PC, mobile and consoles including Xbox One and PlayStation 4.
“There’s never been a more exciting time to be in our space,” said Barder, the co-managing partner who has held senior executive positions at Inception Media Group and Strategic Film Partners, among other posts.
“The convergence of new platforms, original formats, revolutionary ways to engage audiences and advanced monetization strategies have given birth to a renaissance in media and entertainment”
“Paranormal Activity is the perfect property for Vrwerx,” said co-managing partner Naftal. “This franchise represents a huge audience that loves visceral, unbridled...
- 6/30/2015
- by jeremykay67@gmail.com (Jeremy Kay)
- ScreenDaily
Featuring the found footage filming style, the Paranormal Activity movies offer immersive horror moments aplenty, but Paramount Pictures is teaming up with Beast Media Group to bring fans even closer to the franchise's demons with the recently announced Paranormal Activity virtual reality video game.
Press Release: Universal City, Calif.--(Business Wire)--Paramount Pictures’ horror film franchise “Paranormal Activity” is spawning a new virtual reality video game. Vrwerx, a division of Beast Media Group dedicated to virtual reality content, is announcing a “Paranormal Activity Vr” video game to be released in 2016 for all major head-mounted displays including Htc Vive, Sony’s Project Morpheus, Oculus Rift; PC; mobile; and consoles, including Xbox One and PlayStation® 4.
“We’re embracing the future and building an agile business that innovates, evolves and delivers entertainment content to a fragmented global audience who watches, plays and experiences on their terms.”
“Paranormal Activity” is the second...
Press Release: Universal City, Calif.--(Business Wire)--Paramount Pictures’ horror film franchise “Paranormal Activity” is spawning a new virtual reality video game. Vrwerx, a division of Beast Media Group dedicated to virtual reality content, is announcing a “Paranormal Activity Vr” video game to be released in 2016 for all major head-mounted displays including Htc Vive, Sony’s Project Morpheus, Oculus Rift; PC; mobile; and consoles, including Xbox One and PlayStation® 4.
“We’re embracing the future and building an agile business that innovates, evolves and delivers entertainment content to a fragmented global audience who watches, plays and experiences on their terms.”
“Paranormal Activity” is the second...
- 6/16/2015
- by Derek Anderson
- DailyDead
Vrwerx, a division of Beast Media Group dedicated to virtual reality content, has announced a Vr video game to be released next year based around Paramount's horror film franchise "Paranormal Activity".
The game is being made for all major head-mounted displays including Htc Vive, Sony's Project Morpheus, Oculus Rift; PC; mobile; and consoles, including Xbox One and PlayStation 4.
Beast Mg Co-Managing Partner Russell Naftal says: "Paranormal Activity is the perfect property for Vrwerx. This franchise represents a huge audience that loves visceral, unbridled terror, which we intend to intensify through the incredible immersion that only virtual reality enables. Our goal is for the Paranormal Activity Vr video game to not only be the scariest game you've ever played, but the scariest experience you've ever had."
"Paranormal Activity" is the second highest-grossing horror franchise of all time with the five films so far grossing more than $800 million worldwide to date. The sixth,...
The game is being made for all major head-mounted displays including Htc Vive, Sony's Project Morpheus, Oculus Rift; PC; mobile; and consoles, including Xbox One and PlayStation 4.
Beast Mg Co-Managing Partner Russell Naftal says: "Paranormal Activity is the perfect property for Vrwerx. This franchise represents a huge audience that loves visceral, unbridled terror, which we intend to intensify through the incredible immersion that only virtual reality enables. Our goal is for the Paranormal Activity Vr video game to not only be the scariest game you've ever played, but the scariest experience you've ever had."
"Paranormal Activity" is the second highest-grossing horror franchise of all time with the five films so far grossing more than $800 million worldwide to date. The sixth,...
- 6/16/2015
- by Garth Franklin
- Dark Horizons
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