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Google Closes The Door On Its ‘Spotlight Stories’ VR Film Studio

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In an official statement released yesterday by Google, the company confirmed the termination of their popular immersive film program, Google Spotlight Stories, after an impressive six years of AAA VR storytelling. billion USD acquisition of the mobile phone company in 2011.

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‘Ready Player One’ Book Sequel ‘Ready Player Two’ Arrives This November

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Ernest Cline returns with a follow-up to his 2011 sci-fi cult favorite. and Steven Spielberg released an official film adaptation that went on to gross an impressive $582.8 According to Cline, Ready Player Two will be a direct sequel to the book as opposed to the film. Exciting new for all you Ready Player fans.

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YouTube Sensations SoKrispyMedia Launch VR Film Series On Within

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Wickert and Leigh uploaded 10 videos over the next three years, most of which were inspired by video games they enjoyed ( “Grand Theft Auto,” 2011 ) ( “Traffic Rush,” 20011 ) or real-life quandaries they could poke fun at ( “Homework,” 2010 ). Then, in 2012 they posted the video that would go viral and change everything for them.

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Another Rockstar VR Game Could Be in The Works, According to Actor’s Resume

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The news was first shared on the ResetEra forums, which linked the résumé of actor Michael Ursu, who is also known for his extensive work across film and TV as both an actor and voice actor. Noire (2011) in 2017. Grand Theft Auto creators Rockstar Games could be working on an unannounced VR title, according to an actor’s résumé.

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The 2020 Sundance Film Festival Is Absolutely Stacked With Experimental Immersive Media

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Over the past several years, the legendary Sundance Film Festival has transformed from a high-profile celebration of independent film into a haven for bleeding-edge multimedia projects. These locations will serve as the home bases for an eclectic catalog of carefully curated film, art, and technology. NEW FRONTIER SHORTS.

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Newly Announced ‘Neuromancer’ TV Show Could Be Another Big Moment for VR to Make an Impact

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Gibson’s version of cyberspace looks pretty different to the social VR platforms of today, or even the sort of monolithic virtual realities seen in The Matrix trilogy, or more recently, Ready Player One, the 2011 novel by Ernest Cline which Steven Spielberg brought to film in 2018.

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Explore 40 Years of VR In Film In This 360-Degree Video

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Rishi Kaneria , a filmmaker and video essayist, has taken to the 360-degree video format to create a visual essay on VR in the film industry. From classic films such as Total Recall to the Matrix trilogy, Kaneria takes us on a journey through more than 40 years of filmmaking: World on a Wire (1973). Source Code (2011).

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