Bandai Namco Filmworks and Atlas V are thrilled to announce the latest advancements in "Mobile Suit Gundam: Silver Phantom," spotlighting the innovative Mixed Reality (MR) features revealed during the "UploadVR Showcase: Summer 2024" online event. These pioneering MR add-ons are set to elevate the immersive experience to unprecedented levels when the VR movie launches on Meta Quest in fall 2024.
Introducing the Mixed Reality Add-Ons
The new Mixed Reality (MR) add-ons seamlessly integrate real and virtual elements, creating a dynamic and immersive Gundam experience. These features allow users to engage in mini-battles with mobile suits appearing directly within their physical environment and to transport to the "dock" where mobile suits are stored. The MR features will include iconic mobile suits from the main storyline as well as exclusive ones designed specifically for this immersive experience, merging daily life with the Gundam world like never before.
Theme Song by Shoko Nakagawa
The theme song for "Mobile Suit Gundam: Silver Phantom," titled "ACROSS THE WORLD," will be performed by the multi-talented Shoko Nakagawa. The song will be digitally released worldwide on July 3, 2024.
At the world's largest anime convention, "Anime Expo 2024," held in Los Angeles from July 4th (Thu) to 6th (Sat), Shoko Nakagawa will appear at the Gundam panel on July 5th (Fri) to announce new information about this work. Stay tuned for further updates. For information on "Anime Expo 2024," please visit the official event website.
→ https://www.anime-expo.org/
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 Contact—
Zoé Lemaire, Astrea: zoe@astreaimmersive.io | +33 6 95 67 87 14
Resources—
Press Kit: https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fo/dgfy0nogccy3w7ca31ahb/h?rlkey=nfx30wv6rhx7lt1e5lpe1rpcx&dl=0
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