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Sphere Bets Big on Rocky Horror Experience in Las Vegas
business24 days ago

Sphere Bets Big on Rocky Horror Experience in Las Vegas

The Sphere in Las Vegas is developing an immersive Rocky Horror Picture Show adaptation set for 2027, in a deal with Primary Wave Music and 20th Century Studios. The project follows the venue’s Wizard of Oz adaptation, which generated about $400 million in ticket sales, and signals Sphere’s broader strategy to turn IP into multi-faceted immersive experiences. Budget details aren’t disclosed, and Sphere aims to scale the concept to multiple shows per day and potentially expand to other cities.

via The Hollywood Reporter|
#business#immersive-experiences#las-vegas
Maryland Plans a 6,000-seat Sphere-style Venue at National Harbor
business5 months ago

Maryland Plans a 6,000-seat Sphere-style Venue at National Harbor

Maryland and Sphere Entertainment are planning a 6,000-seat “mini-Sphere” at National Harbor (Oxon Hill) featuring the Exosphere LED exterior and Sphere’s immersive tech. The roughly $200 million public-private project would create about 2,500 construction jobs and 4,750 permanent jobs, with an annual economic impact projected at over $1 billion, though approvals are still pending and a completion date hasn’t been announced.

via WTOP|
#business#exosphere#immersive-experiences
Second Sphere to Open at National Harbor, Bringing Immersive Theater Near DC
business5 months ago

Second Sphere to Open at National Harbor, Bringing Immersive Theater Near DC

Sphere Entertainment plans a smaller, 6,000-seat Sphere at National Harbor near Washington, D.C.—featuring its signature Exosphere exterior and the world’s highest‑resolution LED interior—financed by about $200 million in public and private incentives, marking the third Sphere project after Las Vegas and Abu Dhabi.

via The Hollywood Reporter|
#business#immersive-experiences#national-harbor
Netflix Launches First Entertainment Destination at Netflix House Philadelphia
business8 months ago

Netflix Launches First Entertainment Destination at Netflix House Philadelphia

Netflix is expanding into physical entertainment with the opening of Netflix House in Pennsylvania, a large immersive attraction featuring shows like 'Wednesday' and 'Stranger Things,' with plans for additional locations in Dallas and Las Vegas, aiming to attract both local visitors and tourists, while also offering themed experiences, dining, shopping, and screenings.

via Investor's Business Daily|
#business#entertainment-venue#immersive-experiences
entertainment8 months ago

Netflix House Opens in Philadelphia as the Streaming Giant Expands Into Experiential Entertainment

Netflix House Philadelphia, the company's first permanent entertainment venue, opens on November 12, featuring immersive experiences based on popular IPs like 'KPop Demon Hunters,' with plans for expansion to Dallas and Las Vegas, emphasizing local community engagement and flexible, rotating attractions.

via Variety|
#entertainment#immersive-experiences#kpop-demon-hunters
business1 year ago

Netflix to Launch Immersive Theme Parks in Multiple U.S. Cities, Including Dallas and Las Vegas

Netflix is expanding its experiential entertainment with new Netflix House locations in Philadelphia, Dallas, and Las Vegas, featuring immersive experiences based on popular shows like Wednesday, One Piece, Stranger Things, and Squid Game, along with food, retail, and entertainment options, aiming to engage fans more frequently and create a new way to experience its content.

via The Hollywood Reporter|
#business#dallas#immersive-experiences
Netflix Expands into Theme Parks with New 'Netflix House' Locations
entertainment1 year ago

Netflix Expands into Theme Parks with New 'Netflix House' Locations

Netflix is expanding its physical presence with new Netflix House retail stores in Philadelphia, Dallas, and Las Vegas, offering merchandise, immersive activities, and themed experiences based on popular series like 'Wednesday', 'Squid Game', and 'One Piece'. These locations aim to engage fans through interactive games, virtual reality, and exclusive food and merchandise, continuing Netflix's efforts to connect with audiences beyond streaming.

via Los Angeles Times|
#entertainment#immersive-experiences#in-person-events
entertainment1 year ago

Netflix Announces New Entertainment Complexes in Philadelphia, Dallas, and Las Vegas for 2025

Netflix will open its first permanent 'Netflix House' venues in Philadelphia and Dallas in late 2025, with a third location planned for Las Vegas in 2027. These large-scale venues will feature immersive experiences based on popular Netflix IPs like 'Wednesday,' 'Squid Game,' 'One Piece,' and 'Stranger Things,' including themed games, restaurants, and merchandise, with plans for future rotating experiences.

via Variety|
#dallas#entertainment#immersive-experiences
"DNEG Secures Exclusive Ziva Technologies License from Unity for VFX"
technology2 years ago

"DNEG Secures Exclusive Ziva Technologies License from Unity for VFX"

Visual effects house DNEG has acquired the exclusive license to Ziva from Unity, integrating the Ziva toolset into their technology stack to enhance digital character and creature work for film, TV, gaming, and immersive experiences. This move aligns with DNEG's strategy of investing in technology and supports their launch of DNEG IXP, enabling the creation of feature film-quality digital characters and creatures in gaming and immersive environments. The acquisition also brings a significant proportion of the Ziva team onboard, further strengthening DNEG's position in the industry.

via Variety|
#dneg#immersive-experiences#technology
"Apple Vision Pro: Addressing Flaws and Anticipating the Release of Vision Pro 2"
technology2 years ago

"Apple Vision Pro: Addressing Flaws and Anticipating the Release of Vision Pro 2"

The Apple Vision Pro offers groundbreaking features like spatial video and immersive environments, but it has flaws such as the need for frequent recalibration, discomfort during extended use, and limited applications. While it showcases the future of technology, it may not be worth the $3,500 investment for most consumers. The headset's potential for immersive digital experiences and its spatial capture capabilities are impressive, but improvements in eye tracking, hand controls, collaborative experiences, form factor, and spatial captures are needed for future models. Despite its current limitations, the Vision Pro hints at the sci-fi future of technology and is expected to evolve into a more practical and affordable product in the future.

via ZDNet|
#apple-ecosystem#apple-vision-pro#immersive-experiences
"Exploring the Features of Apple's Vision Pro: Guest Mode, Travel Mode, and Access to 150 3D Movies"
technology2 years ago

"Exploring the Features of Apple's Vision Pro: Guest Mode, Travel Mode, and Access to 150 3D Movies"

Apple's Vision Pro headset, available for pre-order on January 19th and launching on February 2nd, will feature 'Guest' and 'Travel' modes, and provide access to over 150 3D movies across various streaming services. The headset will also support immersive experiences, including 180-degree 3D 8K videos with spatial audio and exclusive Disney+ environments. While primarily marketed for passive media consumption, Vision Pro will also support real-time immersive experiences and volumetric apps, with the addition of 'Guest' mode for sharing the headset and 'Travel' mode for stabilizing visuals during travel.

via Road to VR|
#3d-movies#apple#immersive-experiences