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Geek Culture
25-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Geek Culture
Paramount Plans Immersive 'Top Gun' Danger Zone Experience In Las Vegas
Great balls of fire! Do you feel the need… the need for an immersive experience in the Danger Zone? Paramount Global and Advent Allen Entertainment have joined forces to transform Tom Cruise's legendary Top Gun franchise into a heart-pounding, immersive attraction on the Las Vegas Strip. Slated to launch in the summer of 2028, Top Gun Las Vegas (working title) promises to bring the thrill of high-speed aviation, daring maneuvers, and cinematic storytelling to life at The STRAT Hotel, Casino & Tower. Fans will be able to step into the exhilarating world of Top Gun , as seen in both films ( Top Gun – 1986 and Top Gun: Maverick – 2022), embarking on pulse-pounding missions via cutting-edge fighter jet simulators and state-of-the-art thrill ride systems. The experience will apparently push the boundaries of immersive technology, blending breathtaking visuals with the intense action that has defined the film franchise. After their high-flying adventure, guests can kick back at Top Gun: Maverick 's Hard Deck, a reimagined bar and restaurant featuring live piano sing-alongs to 'Great Balls of Fire', good food, and killer drinks. Top Gun (1986) Top Gun: Maverick (2022) Pam Kaufman, President and CEO of International Markets, Global Consumer Products and Experiences at Paramount, expressed enthusiasm for the collaboration, stating, 'This innovative venture marks a new milestone for Top Gun and expands Paramount's portfolio of immersive entertainment. We are committed to delivering authentic, mind-blowing experiences for fans, and Mark Advent and Bill Allen are the perfect team to make this destination soar.' Co-founder of Advent Allen Entertainment and creator of the famed New York-New York Hotel & Casino, Mark Advent, echoed this excitement: 'We're proud to unite with Paramount to bring this action-packed epic to life. We are pulling out all the stops to create an experience that embodies teamwork, excellence, speed, and the thrill of flying.' With its pulse-racing attractions, cinematic spectacle, and vibrant social atmosphere, Top Gun Las Vegas is set to be the ultimate destination for fans and adventure-seekers alike. In fact, Paramount and Advent Allen Entertainment are already exploring expansion opportunities for future locations throughout the U.S. and beyond. Yonk is a geek who is fortunate enough to have an equally geeky Star Wars fan for a wife, who owns a LEGO Millennium Falcon encased in a glass coffee table as their home's centre-piece. Las Vegas Paramount Global Top Gun Top Gun: Maverick
Yahoo
01-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
20th-year orchestral celebration of Avatar: The Last Airbender in York
A live orchestra concert celebrating the 20th anniversary of Avatar: The Last Airbender is coming to York. Nickelodeon, GEA Live, and Senbla have announced that the Avatar: The Last Airbender In Concert – 20th Anniversary Tour will be touring the UK next year. The York Barbican will host the show on October 8, 2026. The two-hour performance will feature a live orchestra playing the show's musical score in sync with visual highlights - and favourite moments from all three seasons of the series - projected onto a screen. The original dialogue and sound effects will be preserved, with the recorded score replaced by the live orchestra, interpreting the music of Emmy Award-winning composer, Jeremy Zuckerman. To celebrate the franchise's 20th anniversary, new original digital content across the Paramount ecosystem, "one-of-a-kind experiences," and new consumer products and games have been announced. The series, which debuted on February 21, 2005, has become a global phenomenon, spawning a spinoff series, several book series, and an upcoming theatrical film. Pam Kaufman, president and CEO of international markets, global consumer products, and experiences at Paramount, said: "Avatar: The Last Airbender In Concert marks the 20th anniversary of this franchise in a way that joyfully celebrates the connection fans have with the original series. "We are thrilled to be able to bring this experience to new cities worldwide, with some fun surprises in store for concert attendees." Floris Douwes, producer and managing director at GEA Live, and Ollie Rosenblatt, CEO of Senbla, said: "We're proud to be part of the global celebration of Avatar: The Last Airbender's 20th anniversary. "Since the concert launched in 2024, the tour has played over 200 shows and sold 400,000 tickets worldwide, which is a rare milestone that reflects just how deeply this series continues to resonate with fans of all ages." Composer Jeremy Zuckerman said: "When I started work on Avatar: The Last Airbender, it was a dream to have the music performed by an orchestra. "Now, over 20 years later, with the concert tour, that dream has come true in a way I never could have imagined. "It's profound for me to see the Avatar community of fans — so wonderfully diverse — come together to celebrate the show through its music. "The atmosphere of joy at the concerts is unlike anything I've ever experienced. "I'm elated that more people will continue to share in it." For more information, please visit
