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
The “Paranormal Activity Vr” game, set to launch in full later this year across multiple virtual reality platforms. gets two previews in the coming days, one of them at the SXSW Gaming Expo in Austin, Texas from March 16-18, Based on Paramount Pictures’ horror franchise, it will also debut at the Global Developers Conference (Gdc) in San Francisco from March 14-16. According to Fortune, developer Vrwerx, a division of Beast Media Group, will debut the Vr game on Facebook’s Oculus Rift, Htc Vive and Sony PlayStation Vr. Also Read: Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue Virtual Reality Lets You Pretend-Hang Out With Supermodels Alex Barder,...
- 3/12/2016
- by Beatrice Verhoeven
- The Wrap
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
The popular executive has joined as head of sales and distribution and will head to Afm this week with a slate that includes Eisner and Almost Heroes 3D.
Jim Harvey most recently served as president of Studio City Pictures and prior to that was evp of sales at Bold/Affinity Films, where he licensed rights to Drive, Rabbit Hole and The Hole.
He has also held positions at Element Films, Myriad Pictures, Lakeshore International, Summit Entertainment and The Samuel Goldwyn Company.
The Inception Film Partners slate includes the 3D CG animated film Almost Heroes 3D from DigiArt Production, Andrew Bergman’s directorial return in Eisner and the rom-com Barefoot from Andrew Fleming.
“I’ve been friends with Jim for many years and have always held him in high regard; all of us are excited and honoured to have Jim on the team,” said Alex Barder, president of Inception Film Partners.
“Jim has extensive...
Jim Harvey most recently served as president of Studio City Pictures and prior to that was evp of sales at Bold/Affinity Films, where he licensed rights to Drive, Rabbit Hole and The Hole.
He has also held positions at Element Films, Myriad Pictures, Lakeshore International, Summit Entertainment and The Samuel Goldwyn Company.
The Inception Film Partners slate includes the 3D CG animated film Almost Heroes 3D from DigiArt Production, Andrew Bergman’s directorial return in Eisner and the rom-com Barefoot from Andrew Fleming.
“I’ve been friends with Jim for many years and have always held him in high regard; all of us are excited and honoured to have Jim on the team,” said Alex Barder, president of Inception Film Partners.
“Jim has extensive...
- 11/4/2013
- by jeremykay67@gmail.com (Jeremy Kay)
- ScreenDaily
The popular executive has joined as head of sales and distribution and will head to Afm this week with a slate that includes Eisner and Almost Heroes 3D.
Jim Harvey most recently served as president of Studio City Pictures and prior to that was evp of sales at Bold/Affinity Films, where he licensed rights to Drive, Rabbit Hole and The Hole.
He has also held positions at Element Films, Myriad Pictures, Lakeshore International, Summit Entertainment and The Samuel Goldwyn Company.
The Inception Film Partners slate includes the 3D CG animated film Almost Heroes 3D from DigiArt Production, Andrew Bergman’s directorial return in Eisner and the rom-com Barefoot from Andrew Fleming.
“I’ve been friends with Jim for many years and have always held him in high regard; all of us are excited and honoured to have Jim on the team,” said Alex Barder, president of Inception Film Partners.
“Jim has extensive...
Jim Harvey most recently served as president of Studio City Pictures and prior to that was evp of sales at Bold/Affinity Films, where he licensed rights to Drive, Rabbit Hole and The Hole.
He has also held positions at Element Films, Myriad Pictures, Lakeshore International, Summit Entertainment and The Samuel Goldwyn Company.
The Inception Film Partners slate includes the 3D CG animated film Almost Heroes 3D from DigiArt Production, Andrew Bergman’s directorial return in Eisner and the rom-com Barefoot from Andrew Fleming.
“I’ve been friends with Jim for many years and have always held him in high regard; all of us are excited and honoured to have Jim on the team,” said Alex Barder, president of Inception Film Partners.
“Jim has extensive...
- 11/4/2013
- by jeremykay67@gmail.com (Jeremy Kay)
- ScreenDaily
The popular executive has joined as head of sales and distribution and will head to Afm this week with a slate that includes Eisner and Almost Heroes 3D.
Harvey most recently served as president of Studio City Pictures and prior to that was evp of sales at Bold/Affinity Films, where he licensed rights to Drive, Rabbit Hole and The Hole.
He has also held positions at Element Films, Myriad Pictures, Lakeshore International, Summit Entertainment and The Samuel Goldwyn Company.
The Inception Film Partners slate includes the 3D CG animated film Almost Heroes 3D from DigiArt Production, Andrew Bergman’s directorial return in Eisner and the rom-com Barefoot from Andrew Fleming.
“I’ve been friends with Jim for many years and have always held him in high regard; all of us are excited and honoured to have Jim on the team,” said Alex Barder, president of Inception Film Partners.
“Jim has extensive worldwide distribution relationships and a proven...
Harvey most recently served as president of Studio City Pictures and prior to that was evp of sales at Bold/Affinity Films, where he licensed rights to Drive, Rabbit Hole and The Hole.
He has also held positions at Element Films, Myriad Pictures, Lakeshore International, Summit Entertainment and The Samuel Goldwyn Company.
The Inception Film Partners slate includes the 3D CG animated film Almost Heroes 3D from DigiArt Production, Andrew Bergman’s directorial return in Eisner and the rom-com Barefoot from Andrew Fleming.
“I’ve been friends with Jim for many years and have always held him in high regard; all of us are excited and honoured to have Jim on the team,” said Alex Barder, president of Inception Film Partners.
“Jim has extensive worldwide distribution relationships and a proven...
- 11/4/2013
- by jeremykay67@gmail.com (Jeremy Kay)
- ScreenDaily
Strategic Film Partners has acquired international sales rights to the feature film Crooked Arrows starring Brandon Routh (Superman Returns). The film, which depicts the story of an underdog American lacrosse team, was directed by Steve Rash (The Buddy Holly Story, Bring It On 3 & 4) and opens in limited engagements in the U.S. on May 18th, expanding with a wider national and Canadian release on June 1st. The timing of the release is significant as global interest in the sport is at an all time high due to the upcoming 2012 World Championships of the Federation of International Lacrosse in July in Finland.
Crooked Arrowsis the first mainstream lacrosse movie. It pays homage to the fast growing sport.s history by featuring a Native American high school team as the heroic underdogs, who rediscover their spirit when paired with a reluctant coach (Routh). Routh plays the mixed blood son of the nation...
Crooked Arrowsis the first mainstream lacrosse movie. It pays homage to the fast growing sport.s history by featuring a Native American high school team as the heroic underdogs, who rediscover their spirit when paired with a reluctant coach (Routh). Routh plays the mixed blood son of the nation...
- 5/19/2012
- by Michelle McCue
- WeAreMovieGeeks.com
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