Fortune: Virtual Reality, Augmented Reality Theme Park Being Built in China
OFFICIAL ARTICLE: https://fortune.com/2015/06/18/ar-vr-theme-park-china/ Landmark Entertainment Group CEO Tony Christopher explains how virtual reality and augmented reality will change the future of theme parks and attractions. Virtual reality and augmented reality will one day change the very concept of a theme park and attractions, according to Tony Christopher, CEO and founder of Landmark Entertainment Group. Landmark, known for creating Universal Studios theme park attra
NPR: Gaming Industry Pushes Virtual Reality, But Content Lags
OFFICIAL ARTICLE: http://www.npr.org/sections/alltechconsidered/2015/06/17/415209518/gaming-industry-pushes-virtual-reality-but-content-lags Video game makers are in Los Angeles this week showing off their latest releases. Along with updates of big franchises like Tomb Raider, game developers are showcasing immersive virtual reality games. But virtual reality may not inspire love at first sight when it starts hitting the consumer market. Even if you haven't played a video gam
Daily Mail: Theme Parks of the Future Will be VIRTUAL: VR Headsets and Robots Will Let Users Explore
OFFICIAL ARTICLE: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sciencetech/article-3121625/Theme-parks-future-VIRTUAL-VR-headsets-robots-let-users-explore-digital-zoos-rides-shops.html Virtual zoo would form part of L.I.V.E. Centre, which would also include a virtual aquarium and museum, planned to open in China in 2017 Around a third of the complex could use virtual reality, as well as robots Exhibits and animals on show could change at the touch of a button Centre could cost $200 million (£
Mashable: Virtual Reality Amusement Park in China Will Include a Virtual Zoo
OFFICIAL ARTICLE: http://mashable.com/2015/06/10/virtual-reality-amusement-park/#:eyJzIjoidCIsImkiOiJfeDNkdWIyZWp3c2RhemZqamNnNW90XyJ9 Despite major efforts from the likes of Facebook's Oculus Rift and Samsung's Gear VR, virtual reality is still a largely niche technology. But one entertainment group has decided that VR is indeed the future of entertainment and plans to build an entire live experience around the technology in China. Developed by the Landmark Entertainment Gr
Road to VR: New VR Theme Parks from Landmark Entertainment Group to “Fuse Art, Culture, and Retail w
OFFICIAL ARTICLE: http://www.roadtovr.com/vr-theme-park-landmark-entertainment-group-to-fuse-art-culture-and-retail-with-virtual-reality/ The Landmark Entertainment Group, a theme park and live entertainment creative studio, has recently announced they are creating an interactive virtual reality park in China. The first of its kind, the park is said to heavily emphasize VR and AR in a theme park setting. Kevin Williams of The Stinger Report brings us the news that Landmark’s
The Washington Post: A Company Bets Its Future on Virtual-Reality Aquariums in China
Tony Christopher is rethinking the way in which we can learn about animals. (Landmark Entertainment Group) OFFICIAL ARTICLE: http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/innovations/wp/2015/06/09/a-company-bets-its-future-on-virtual-reality-aquariums-in-china/ Tony Christopher knew his business had to change. His company, Landmark Entertainment Group, had long made rides and experiences for amusement parks and casinos. If you’ve been to Universal Studios, you’ve probably been on a rid
Variety: Landmark Entertainment Looks to Launch Virtual Reality Theme Parks
OFFICIAL ARTICLE: http://variety.com/2015/digital/news/landmark-entertainment-looks-to-launch-virtual-reality-theme-parks-1201514371/ The next big thing in theme parks may just be not having to leave the house at all: Landmark Entertainment, whose rides and entertainment attractions can be found in Universal Studios Hollywood, Paramount Parks and a number of Las Vegas hotels, is betting big on virtual reality(VR). Landmark has been raising money for VR development and is now
Hollywood Reporter: Landmark Entertainment Group Entering Virtual Reality Business
OFFICIAL ARTICLE: http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/behind-screen/landmark-entertainment-group-entering-virtual-800870 The maker of 'Jurassic Park: The Ride' intends to create mixed reality entertainment destinations, as well as individual content for VR goggles. Landmark Entertainment Group — The L.A.-based producer of such attractions as Terminator 2 3D and Jurassic Park: The Ride — is getting into the virtual reality business. The company intends to develop virtual reality
Los Angeles Times: VR Watch: Theme-Park Company Landmark Expands into Virtual Reality
OFFICIAL ARTICLE: http://www.latimes.com/entertainment/movies/moviesnow/la-et-mn-vr-watch-virtual-reality-theme-parks-20150608-story.html Virtual reality has held out the promise of making the drama of movies and TV shows seem as immersive as the real world. Can it make pure escapism more compelling too? Landmark Entertainment, a company that has designed a number of movie-oriented theme-park attractions, believes it can, and is incorporating the technology into a new project
