Bryan Cranston announced as the voice of Yosemite’s new immersive virtual reality experience
Yanira D. Kivi
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The Oscar-nominated actor and Californian-born joins an immersive experience celebrating an inspiring national park
NEW YORK , April 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — CityLights, a virtual reality leader specializing in bringing immersive cinematic storytelling to a wider audience, today announced that Academy Award-nominated actor, Bryan Cranston, has signed on to voice his next project, “Experience Yosemite.” Cranston, who is best known for his Golden Globe and Emmy winning performance as Walter White in Breaking Bad, will express the viewer’s immersive cinematic journey through one of the first national parks in United States.
“I’ve always felt a strong sense of adventure,” Cranston said. “From a young age I wanted to explore and experience all that this world had to offer. I have traveled to many amazing places. But when I first saw Yosemite…I was blown away .felt that everyone in the world should experience it.This experience is the best thing to do…it majestically captures Yosemite, from discovery to maintaining its natural wonder.I’m thrilled to be part of the bringing this unique experience to the masses.
“Experience Yosemite” ushers in a new, multi-sensory cinematic experience, communicating the ancient art of storytelling through a deeper, more powerful medium, intimately connecting viewers to this awe-inspiring place. The project details the rich history of the park, taking viewers to its indigenous heritage through the groundbreaking work of John Muir and Ansel Adams with natural beauty that continues to inspire thousands of visitors every year. The experience uses state-of-the-art photogrammetry that was taken using advanced rock climbing and hiking techniques, as drones are not permitted in the national park systems. Written by Gabriel Gavigandirected by Joel Newton with VR development led by Louis Silversteinthis experience takes on significant cinematic challenges, creating a fully immersive snapshot of this vast and majestic place.
“Experience Yosemite” is produced by Garland Hunt Jr., Joel Newton and Greg Downalongside the executive producers David Ganeck, Bart Gaviganand Jeffrey Travis. The experience will air later this summer at the Positron VR Theater at Yosemite Cinema located in Oakhurst, California. Guests will be able to experience the project via Positron’s state-of-the-art Voyager virtual reality chairs, precision-engineered to move on behalf of the viewer. Ticket details to follow.
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About CityLights:
CityLights specializes in bringing immersive cinematic narratives to a wider audience, showcasing the kind of experience that is only available in virtual reality (VR). They develop, produce and publish VR projects that entertain, inspire and educate, creating the highest quality productions that usher in the future of storytelling in the meta. Their mission is to become the stewards of a library of premium titles that exemplify this revolutionary generation of immersive media. Co-founded by a patron, collector and entrepreneur, David Ganeckaward-winning film producer and virtual reality pioneer, Joel NewtonCityLights is uniquely positioned at the cornerstone of this dynamic and emerging industry.
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