A Mysterious Visual Tease for the Anticipated VR Movie Sparks Curiosity Among Gundam Fans
December 4, 2023
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[New York, December 3rd] - At the recent online Gundam Fan e-Festival, attendees were given a special treat related to "Mobile Suit Gundam: Silver Phantom," the upcoming Virtual Reality (VR) interactive movie: a unique visual.
Artwork Reveal at the Gundam Fan e-Festival
This artwork was presented during the “Gundam Latest work” presentation of the Gundam Fan e-Festival. It was hosted by the well-known Nippon Broadcasting System host, Mr. Naoki Yoshida, voice of the Virtual MC Ken Ishou and a self-proclaimed otaku. His enthusiasm was evident, particularly when he likened the artwork of a Gundam cockpit. This analogy was not only a nod to the iconic series but also served to kindle curiosity about how the VR movie might capture the essence of the Gundam universe.
A New Approach to Interactive Storytelling
"Mobile Suit Gundam: Silver Phantom" represents a new venture in the realm of interactive movies. The project promises to blend narrative depth with the immersive capabilities of VR, potentially offering a new way for audiences to experience the Gundam world.
Future Developments and Expectations
The Gundam community is eagerly awaiting more information about "Mobile Suit Gundam: Silver Phantom." Future updates are anticipated to provide more insights into the storyline, the characters involved, and the specific VR elements that will define the movie experience.
"Mobile Suit Gundam: Silver Phantom" is shaping up to be a landmark project in the realms of VR and anime storytelling, promising an innovative and engaging experience for both longtime fans and newcomers alike.
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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.
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