The Sphere in Las Vegas transformed its exterior into a Lego Death Star and featured a full-scale Lego X-Wing for visitors, in partnership with Lego and Lucasfilm, to promote Lego's new Smart Play platform and create an immersive, interactive Star Wars-themed experience during the Consumer Electronics Show.
Fortnite is launching a special Daft Punk Experience this weekend, offering players an interactive musical adventure with remixing and re-creating tracks, starting with a grand opening at 11am PDT on September 27, and it will be available for an extended period afterward.
Nintendo is launching the Play Nintendo Tour from June 13 to September 2, offering free interactive experiences, photo-ops with characters, game demos, and family activities across various US cities. The tour includes opportunities to try new games, participate in themed activities, and collect Nintendo goodies.
In celebration of Taylor Swift's 34th birthday, her movie "Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour" is now available for streaming on platforms such as Apple TV, Vudu, Amazon Prime Video, Xfinity, Google Play, and YouTube. The streaming version includes three bonus songs. Xfinity offers an interactive experience for subscribers with custom Taylor-inspired themes, karaoke playlists, music videos, and related movies and documentaries. Amazon Prime allows customers to rent the film regardless of Prime membership and also provides a list of 13 movies and shows featuring Swift or her music. The extended streaming version of the film does not include the song "Cardigan." The Eras Tour will continue in February 2022 and run through 2024.
Meow Wolf, the immersive art sensation, has opened its fourth location and first in Texas at Grapevine Mills mall. "The Real Unreal" is a 30,000-square-foot walk-through attraction where visitors can explore and interact with over 70 installations, rooms, and portals. The experience is centered around a story of a missing boy, but guests can choose their own adventure. The ticket price has sparked social media chatter, with adult admission costing $50. Meow Wolf Grapevine is not an escape room or a museum, but a unique and colorful sensory-overloaded experience.
"The Friends Experience: The One Near Detroit" is opening in Michigan for the first time ever, allowing fans to immerse themselves in the world of the hit 90s sitcom. Located at the Great Lakes Crossing in Auburn Hills, the interactive exhibit features set recreations of iconic locations from the show, including Monica and Rachel's apartment, Joey and Chandler's apartment, and Central Perk. Tickets are available for timed entry, and guided group tours are also offered. The exhibit has been a popular spot for marriage proposals, with around 200 taking place in previous locations.
The "Hey Disney!" voice assistant feature utilizing Alexa technology from Amazon has been released for most Amazon Echo devices in the U.S. Users can interact with over 20 voices across Disney, Pixar, and Star Wars films, including Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse, Donald Duck, Goofy, Pluto, Olaf, Moana, Dory, Mater, Chewbacca, R2-D2, Fozzie Bear, and more. The feature allows users to ask questions, order items, and engage in interactive audio and visual experiences. Users will need an annual subscription to the Alexa Skills Store or Amazon Kids+ to access the feature.