Hologate, a virtual reality company, is partnering with Digital Light Sources (DLS) and Positron to bring a VR experience to US cinemas [46df59fc]. DLS will market and sell Positron's Voyager virtual reality chairs, designed for theatre lobbies, to showcase premium VR films. These chairs provide a fully immersive experience with motion, haptics, and scent. The partnership aims to combine the creativity and drama of cinematic storytelling with virtual reality technology, offering moviegoers a unique and multi-sensory experience. Sami Haddad, president of DLS, expressed excitement about bringing this VR experience to movie theatre lobbies [46df59fc].
In addition to this partnership, Hologate is celebrating the release of the new Ghostbusters movie, Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire, by hosting Ghostbusters VR Academy-themed events. These events aim to attract visitors and allow them to experience the adventure of Ghostbusters in virtual reality. Hologate has also installed its technology at the Sony Wonderverse in Chicago, featuring Hologate Arena and Hologate Blitz with Ghostbusters-themed games [2f47d9a9].
Furthermore, Laser Tag Day was recognized on March 26, 2024, marking the 40th anniversary of the game. The Amusement 360 event is scheduled to take place from April 23-25 in Indianapolis [2f47d9a9].
The International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions (IAAPA) has named a new Communications Director. Greg Bacorn has joined FEG, while Barron Games is shutting down. Minecraft Dungeons now offers a 2-player format. Mike Betti has joined H. Betti [2f47d9a9].
RePlay Magazine, the source of this news, is a monthly trade publication that covers the game center and route business [2f47d9a9].
Lost Planet and PARALLAX have announced a partnership, expanding their collective rosters of award-winning editorial talent. Lost Planet's renown in advertising will bring additional opportunities to PARALLAX, expanding its presence in commercial films, while Lost Planet will gain access to some of the most acclaimed and original editors working in the medium today. PARALLAX will also expand its finishing infrastructure, harnessing Lost Planet's color, VFX, and graphics capabilities. PARALLAX is known for editing Beyonce's film 'Lemonade' and has won an Academy Award for Best Film Editing for 'Everything Everywhere All At Once'. Lost Planet, founded by editor Hank Corwin, is a highly sought-after post-production entity for commercials, documentaries, and scripted projects. Lost Planet's recent work includes HBO's 'Tokyo Vice' and feature films such as 'The Big Short' and 'Don't Worry Darling'. The partnership between Lost Planet and PARALLAX is a formal version of their previous collaboration on various projects. PARALLAX co-founder Graham Zeller expresses excitement about the creative possibilities that the partnership brings. [7d3ea5b5]