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Calgary Herald
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Calgary Herald
Interactive experience brings Last of Us Vancouver filming locations to life
Article content With the lights barely out on Season 2 of The Last of Us, fans can hit the streets of Vancouver to feel closer to the hit HBO show. Article content Destination Vancouver has launched Survive Vancouver, a mobile, browser-based augmented reality (AR) experience that takes fans into the apocalyptic world inspired by The Last of Us. Article content Article content Developed in partnership with Victoria-based creative studios One Net Agency and Hololabs, Survive Vancouver guides fans through four downtown Vancouver locations of the show, which is returning to shoot season 3 here later in the summer. Article content Users will visit the landmark Vancouver filming sites The Orpheum Theatre, Chinatown, Gastown, and Harbour Green Park. Included in the experience is exclusive behind-the-scenes content, local guides and interactive storytelling. Article content Article content 'Vancouver has always played a starring role in film and television, and Survive Vancouver offers fans a new way to experience that magic. This initiative brings a new dimension to visiting our city, inviting fans to walk in the footsteps of their favourite characters while exploring our diverse neighbourhoods. We're inviting the world to step into the show and into Vancouver,' said Royce Chwin, President and CEO of Destination Vancouver in a statement. Article content Article content Using AR tech powered by Niantic, creators of Pokémon Go, users uncover hidden digital props, unlock code words, and collect clues at each location. Once the clues have been figured out users are given a set of co-ordinates that will lead them to the prize of a limited-edition, hand-illustrated postcard featuring one of the iconic filming locations in its full apocalyptic glory. Article content Article content Article content
Vancouver Sun
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Vancouver Sun
Interactive experience brings Last of Us Vancouver filming locations to life
With the lights barely out on Season 2 of The Last of Us , fans can hit the streets of Vancouver to feel closer to the hit HBO show . Destination Vancouver has launched Survive Vancouver, a mobile, browser-based augmented reality (AR) experience that takes fans into the apocalyptic world inspired by The Last of Us . Developed in partnership with Victoria-based creative studios One Net Agency and Hololabs, Survive Vancouver guides fans through four downtown Vancouver locations of the show, which is returning to shoot season 3 here later in the summer. Get top headlines and gossip from the world of celebrity and entertainment. By signing up you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc. A welcome email is on its way. If you don't see it, please check your junk folder. The next issue of Sun Spots will soon be in your inbox. Please try again Interested in more newsletters? Browse here. Users will visit the landmark Vancouver filming sites The Orpheum Theatre, Chinatown, Gastown, and Harbour Green Park. Included in the experience is exclusive behind-the-scenes content, local guides and interactive storytelling. 'Vancouver has always played a starring role in film and television, and Survive Vancouver offers fans a new way to experience that magic. This initiative brings a new dimension to visiting our city, inviting fans to walk in the footsteps of their favourite characters while exploring our diverse neighbourhoods. We're inviting the world to step into the show and into Vancouver,' said Royce Chwin, President and CEO of Destination Vancouver in a statement. Using AR tech powered by Niantic, creators of Pokémon Go, users uncover hidden digital props, unlock code words, and collect clues at each location. Once the clues have been figured out users are given a set of co-ordinates that will lead them to the prize of a limited-edition, hand-illustrated postcard featuring one of the iconic filming locations in its full apocalyptic glory. No app download is required, users can play right in their mobile browser. Fans can also access exclusive episode recaps and filming location insights at .
