[Tokyo, March 21, 2024]— In a strategic build-up to Anime Japan, Bandai Namco Filmworks and Atlas V have announced an exclusive teaser for "Mobile Suit Gundam: Silver Phantom", setting the stage for an electrifying presence at one of the anime industry's largest gatherings. This much-anticipated reveal is complemented by the unveiling of new key art and soon a wishlist page on the Meta Quest store, inviting fans to partake in the excitement of this groundbreaking virtual reality interactive movie.
Exclusive Teaser Premiere
The teaser for "Mobile Suit Gundam: Silver Phantom" premieres a day before Anime Japan, offering attendees a firsthand look at what promises to be a landmark project in VR entertainment. This teaser will also be made available online, allowing fans worldwide to share in the excitement.
New Teaser Video in Teaser folder: https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fo/dgfy0nogccy3w7ca31ahb/h?rlkey=nfx30wv6rhx7lt1e5lpe1rpcx&dl=0
A Whole New Gundam story
“Mobile Suit Gundam: Silver Phantom”' is an interactive cinematic story that provides fans with the opportunity to immerse themselves in the Gundam series in a new way and brand new story.
Until now, the details about this experience, including the story and the period setting, have been kept secret. However, with the release of this teaser, the curtain has been lifted to reveal that the story takes place in the Universal Century 0096. It includes battle scenes in outer space, where mobile suits familiar to the fanbase are visible, and pilot characters are introduced, raising expectations as to how they will be involved in the story.
Continuing the Excitement from SXSW
Following a well-received showcase at SXSW, where development images were presented to the public for the first time, the project's momentum continues to build. Fans who missed the event can still catch a glimpse of these revealing images on YouTube, providing insight into the creative process behind "Mobile Suit Gundam: Silver Phantom". Watch the development images showcased at SXSW here.
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About the Collaborative Effort—
"Mobile Suit Gundam: Silver Phantom" is the result of a pioneering collaboration between Bandai Namco Filmworks and Atlas V, with Astrea handling global distribution. The project exemplifies the future of interactive storytelling, combining the beloved Gundam universe with immersive VR technology to create an unparalleled experience for fans and newcomers alike.
About Bandai Namco Filmworks—
We at Bandai Namco Filmworks develop and produce film & video titles. We not only distribute them through various media such as television, movie theaters and Internet streaming but also bring them to fans throughout the world by licensing and managing their copyrights, developing and marketing film & video-related merchandise and other services. As a comprehensive entertainment enterprise handling the A to Z of film & video business, we continue to create “Awesome works" and make them readily available to everyone.
About Atlas V—
Founded in 2017, ATLAS V was created at the crossroads of the entertainment industry, technological innovation and traditional audiovisual production. The combination of these skills has given rise to a studio specializing in the production of immersive works and content, with the aim of creating the first immersive media group to master the entire production chain, from conception to distribution. To achieve this, ALBYON, a studio specializing in real time and VR located in Lyon, was launched in 2020, followed in 2021 by ASTREA, a company dedicated to the distribution and publication of immersive content.
From immersive VR and AR experiences to interactive installations, ATLAS V seeks to engage audiences by leveraging new technologies, strong visual aesthetics and immersive design. ATLAS V’s productions have been widely recognized internationally by the most prestigious film festivals such as Sundance, Tribeca, Venice, Annecy, as well as by awards such as the Webby Awards, Annie Awards and the Emmy Awards.
About Meta Quest—
The Meta Quest team lets people defy distance—connecting with each other and the world—through world-class VR hardware and software. The Meta Quest content team pursues the creation of best-in-class games, narrative experiences, and new VR use-cases like fitness, productivity, and travel. Meta Quest joins other teams at Reality Labs dedicated to cutting-edge research, computer vision, haptics, social interaction, and more. Reality Labs is committed to driving the state of the art forward through relentless innovation.
About Astrea—
Astrea, the project’s distributor, is a well-respected name in the entertainment industry, ensuring that "Mobile Suit Gundam: Silver Phantom" reaches audiences across the globe. Astrea is the third branch of Atlas V, the renowned French studio behind VR immersive experiences like Gloomy Eyes, Battlescar, Spheres, Notes on Blindness, On the Morning You Wake, and many more. Launched publicly in September 2021, Astrea now represents over 65 VR experiences that are selected at film festivals and showcased in museums around the world. In a new industry that is full of interesting challenges, Astrea is one of the few teams that are tackling the distribution, publishing and international marketing of immersive narrative VR content.
PR Contacts—
Zoé Lemaire, Astrea: zoe@astreaimmersive.io | +33 6 95 67 87 14
David Jagneaux, Jagger Byte Media: david@jaggerbyte.com | (817) 564-2367
Resources—
Press Kit: https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fo/dgfy0nogccy3w7ca31ahb/h?rlkey=nfx30wv6rhx7lt1e5lpe1rpcx&dl=0
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