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Kuwait Times
4 days ago
- Business
- Kuwait Times
'The Matrix is everywhere': Cinema bets on immersion
In a Los Angeles theater, a trench coat-wearing Neo bends backwards to dodge bullets that spiral over the viewer's head, as the sound of gunfire erupts from everywhere. This new immersive experience is designed to be a red pill moment that will get film fans off their couches at a time when the movie industry is desperate to bring back audiences. Cosm, which has venues in Los Angeles and Dallas, is launching its dome-style screen and 3D sets in June with a "shared reality" version of "The Matrix," the cult 1999 film starring Keanu Reeves as a man who suddenly learns his world is a fiction. "We believe the future will be more immersive and more experiential," said Cosm president Jeb Terry at a recent preview screening. "It's trying to create an additive, a new experience, ideally non-cannibalistic, so that the industry can continue to thrive across all formats." Cinema audiences were already dwindling when the COVID-19 pandemic broke out, shuttering theaters at a time when streaming was exploding. With ever bigger and better TVs available for the home, the challenge for theater owners is to offer something that movie buffs cannot get in their living room. Boxes of "The Matrix" popcorn for guests are seen during the first shared reality screening of the movie "The Matrix" on an immersive dome screen inside Cosm Los Angeles at Hollywood Park in Inglewood, California. - AFP photos Computer code surrounds viewers during the first shared reality screening of the movie "The Matrix". The character Neo appears on screen with an extended display of the power plant towers during the first shared reality screening of the movie "The Matrix". Attendees watch the character Morpheus appear on screen during the first shared reality screening of the movie "The Matrix". Attendees watch the character Morpheus appear on screen during the first shared reality screening of the movie "The Matrix". Attendees watch the first shared reality screening of the movie "The Matrix". Prestige projects like Tom Cruise's "Mission: Impossible -- The Final Reckoning" or Christopher Nolan's Oscar-winning "Oppenheimer" increasingly opt for the huge screens and superior film quality of IMAX. But Cosm and other projects like it want to go one step further, collaborating with designers who have worked with Cirque du Soleil to create an environment in which the viewer feels like they are inside the film. For filmmakers, it's all about how you place the cameras and where you capture the sound, said Jay Rinsky, founder of Little Cinema, a creative studio specializing in immersive experiences. "We create sets like the Parisian opera, let the movie be the singer, follow the tone, highlight the emotions... through light, through production design, through 3D environments," he said. The approach, he said, felt particularly well suited to "The Matrix," which he called "a masterpiece of cinema, but done as a rectangle." Attendees watch the first shared reality screening of the movie "The Matrix". The character Morpheus appears on screen during the first shared reality screening of the movie "The Matrix". Attendees watch the character Morpheus appear on screen surrounded by computer code during the first shared reality screening of the movie "The Matrix". Attendees watch immersive computer code appear during the first shared reality screening of the movie "The Matrix". Attendees watch immersive computer code appear during the first shared reality screening of the movie "The Matrix". Jeb Terry, President and CEO of Cosm, looks up at the dome while speaking after the first shared reality screening of the movie "The Matrix". For the uninitiated: Reeves's Neo is a computer hacker who starts poking around in a life that doesn't quite seem to fit. A mysterious Laurence Fishburne offers him a blue pill that will leave him where he is, or a red pill that will show him he is a slave whose body is being farmed by AI machines while his conscious lives in a computer simulation. There follows much gunfire, lots of martial arts and some mysticism, along with a romance between Neo and Trinity, played by the leather-clad Carrie-Anne Moss. "The Matrix" in shared reality kicks off with a choice of cocktails -- blue or red, of course -- which are consumed as the audience sits surrounded by high-definition screens. Shifting perspectives place the viewer inside Neo's office cubicle, or seemingly in peril. "They're sometimes inside the character's head," said Rinsky. "The world changes as you look up and down for trucks coming at you." The result impressed those who were at the preview screening. "It just did feel like an experience," influencer Vince Rossi told AFP. "It felt like you're at a theme park for a movie almost."—AFP
Fox Sports
10-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Fox Sports
FOX Sports presents 2025 MLB Tokyo Series at Cosm: Ticket details & information
FOX Sports and Cosm are partnering to bring you the 2025 MLB Tokyo Series in immersive Shared Reality. Experience the Tokyo Series featuring the Dodgers and Cubs in The Dome at Cosm Los Angeles & Cosm Dallas on Tuesday, March 18th and Wednesday, March 19th (5 a.m. CT/3 a.m. PT). For more information on the Tokyo Series at Cosm and tickets: Cosm Los Angeles Cosm Dallas Check out our other MLB events as seen from Cosm: FAQ What is Cosm? Cosm is redefining content and the fan experience, and reimagining how we share it with others. Cosm's revolutionary technology and state-of-the-art venues immerse and transport you into the content, putting you in the front row of a stadium or arena. And no matter where you are in the venue, you can enjoy in-house dining and a full bar service. What is Shared Reality? Shared Reality gives you the immersive experience of augmented or virtual reality but on a more immense scale. It facilitates real-time interaction, providing a communal experience with your friends and fellow fans. Where is Cosm located? Cosm Los Angeles is located at 1252 District Drive, Inglewood, CA 90305, in the Hollywood Park district near iconic landmarks such as SoFi Stadium. For further information on Cosm LA, click here. Cosm Dallas is located at 5776 Grandscape Blvd., The Colony, TX 75056, in the Grandscape district near iconic landmarks such as the Nebraska Furniture Mart. For further information on Cosm Dallas, click here. recommended Get more from Major League Baseball Follow your favorites to get information about games, news and more
Fox Sports
13-02-2025
- Automotive
- Fox Sports
FOX Sports presents Daytona 500 at Cosm: Ticket details & information
FOX Sports and Cosm are partnering to bring you the Daytona 500 like you've never seen it before. Experience the Daytona 500 in Shared Reality at The Dome at Cosm Los Angeles & Cosm Dallas this Sunday, February 16th (1:30PM CT/11:30AM PT). For more information on the Daytona 500 at Cosm and tickets: Cosm Los Angeles Cosm Dallas Check out our other events from this season as seen from Cosm: FAQ What is Cosm? Cosm is redefining content and the fan experience, and reimagining how we share it with others. Cosm's revolutionary technology and state-of-the-art venues immerse and transport you into the content, putting you in the front row of a stadium or arena. And no matter where you are in the venue, you can enjoy in-house dining and a full bar service. What is Shared Reality? Shared Reality gives you the immersive experience of augmented or virtual reality but on a more immense scale. It facilitates real-time interaction, providing a communal experience with your friends and fellow fans. Where is Cosm located? Cosm Los Angeles is located at 1252 District Drive, Inglewood, CA 90305, in the Hollywood Park district near iconic landmarks such as SoFi Stadium. For further information on Cosm LA, click here . Cosm Dallas is located at 5776 Grandscape Blvd., The Colony, TX 75056, in the Grandscape district near iconic landmarks such as the Nebraska Furniture Mart. For further information on Cosm Dallas, click here . recommended Get more from NASCAR Cup Series Follow your favorites to get information about games, news and more in this topic
Fox Sports
31-01-2025
- Entertainment
- Fox Sports
FOX Sports presents Super Bowl LIX at Cosm: Ticket details & information
FOX Sports and Cosm are partnering to bring you the Super Bowl like you've never seen it before. Experience Super Bowl LIX in Shared Reality at The Dome at Cosm Los Angeles. For more information on Super Bowl LIX at Cosm and tickets, click here. Check out NFL action this season as seen from Cosm: FAQ What is Cosm? Cosm is redefining content and the fan experience, and reimagining how we share it with others. Cosm's revolutionary technology and state-of-the-art venues immerse and transport you into the content, putting you in the front row of a stadium or arena. And no matter where you are in the venue, you can enjoy in-house dining and a full bar service. What is Shared Reality? Shared Reality gives you the immersive experience of augmented or virtual reality but on a more immense scale. It facilitates real-time interaction, providing a communal experience with your friends and fellow fans. Where is Cosm located? Cosm Los Angeles is located at 1252 District Drive, Inglewood, CA 90305, in the Hollywood Park district near iconic landmarks such as SoFi Stadium. For further information on Cosm LA, click here . Cosm Dallas is located at 5776 Grandscape Blvd., The Colony, TX 75056, in the Grandscape district near iconic landmarks such as the Nebraska Furniture Mart. For further information on Cosm Dallas, click here . recommended Get more from National Football League Follow your favorites to get information about games, news and more
