LAS VEGAS, April 9, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- The VOID, the
global leader of a new category of immersive location based
experiences, has teamed up with ILMxLAB to create Star
Wars™: Secrets of the Empire – a first-of-its-kind location
based multi-sensory interactive adventure in a galaxy far, far
away. Using state-of-the-art VR technology, The VOID will transport
guests deep into the Star Wars universe where they can walk
freely untethered, see, touch and interact with the environment.
Participants will feel the turbulence of the skiff below their
feet, withstand the impact of blaster bolts, and smell the smoke as
they approach the fiery planet Mustafar.
Star Wars fans, travelers and locals alike will now
have the chance to live out their fantasy at the Grand Canal
Shoppes at The Venetian and The Palazzo Las Vegas beginning at
10:00 a.m. on Friday, April 27.
Star Wars: Secrets of the Empire is a socially
interactive, breathtaking journey that blends the physical with the
virtual world. Under the orders of the rebellion, teams of four
guests must work together to infiltrate an Imperial base disguised
as stormtroopers where they'll navigate through to steal critical
intelligence with help from familiar Star Wars characters
along the way.
Star Wars: Secrets of the Empire officially opens to the
public on April 27, 2018 and is
located at St. Mark's Square at the Grand Canal Shoppes at The
Venetian and The Palazzo Las Vegas. Pre-sale tickets are available
starting Monday, April 9 at
www.thevoid.com/locations/lasvegas. Hours of operation are Sunday
through Thursday from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00
p.m. and Fridays and Saturdays from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00
a.m.
For more information on how the Star Wars universe comes
to life, view the trailer at
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Oad_t6k3w5c.
Cliff Plumer, chief executive
officer at The VOID said, "Las
Vegas is the experience capital of the world, and we are
excited to bring a brand new, fully immersive location based
experience to the local market and out of town visitors. The power
of The VOID will allow guests to step into Star Wars: Secrets of the Empire and
not only see this spectacular world, but also hear, feel, touch and
even smell as they realize they are a part of this incredible
story."
Melinda Holland, senior vice
president of business development of GGP Inc. said, "We are excited
to host our second location of Star Wars: Secrets of the
Empire in collaboration with The VOID and ILMxLAB at the Grand
Canal Shoppes at The Venetian and The Palazzo Las Vegas. Following
the success we've seen from our Glendale Galleria location, we are
delighted to provide this incredible VR experience which allows our
shoppers to step into the Star Wars universe. We expect this
to be a must-see stop for visitors and locals alike."
Vicki Dobbs Beck, Executive in
Charge at ILMxLAB said, "Storytelling has always been the
centerpiece of the Lucasfilm companies. While creativity leads,
technology enables and our collaboration with The VOID is no
exception. With Star Wars: Secrets of the Empire we are
telling a new kind of story in a galaxy far, far away and we're
excited that people in Las Vegas
can now share in this immersive adventure."
**Please note The VOID handle @voidvr, ILMxLAB handle
@ILMxLAB and hashtags #SecretsOfTheEmpire, #StepBeyondReality, and
#TheVOID when posting on social media**
About The VOID
Step inside your favorite story with The VOID; the global leader
of a new category of immersive location based experiences that
utilize cutting edge tech and IP from Hollywood's biggest players to mark a new
frontier in interactive entertainment and storytelling. Combining
state-of-the art VR technology, physical stages and multi-sensory
effects – including touch and smell – The VOID invites fans to
become active participants in a new hyper-reality. The VOID's
Experience Centers are located in: Anaheim (Downtown Disney), Glendale, CA, Lindon, UT, Orlando,
FL (Disney Springs), London,
UK, Dubai, UAE, and
Toronto, ON.
For more information and to purchase tickets, visit
www.thevoid.com and follow @voidvr on Instagram, Facebook and
Twitter.
About ILMxLAB
Founded in 2015, ILMxLAB is Lucasfilm's
Immersive Entertainment division which combines compelling
storytelling, technological innovation and world-class production
to create truly impactful, immersive entertainment experiences. The
group develops experiences for virtual reality, augmented/mixed
reality, real-time cinema, theme park entertainment and
narrative-based experiences for future platforms. ILMxLAB is known
for Carne y Arena, the Oscar-winning VR installation
directed by Alejandro G. Iñárritu, and the critically-acclaimed
hyper reality experience Star Wars: Secrets of the Empire.
For more information, follow @ILMxLAB on Facebook, Twitter,
Instagram, and YouTube.
Lucasfilm Ltd. is a wholly-owned subsidiary of The Walt Disney
Company. ILMxLAB, the ILMxLAB logo, STAR
WARS and related properties are trademarks in the United States and/or in other countries of
Lucasfilm Ltd. and/or its affiliates. © & TM 2018
Lucasfilm Ltd. All rights reserved.
About the Grand Canal Shoppes
Located inside The
Venetian and The Palazzo Las Vegas, the center boasts 160 specialty
brands and world-class restaurants nestled around a charming and
faithful reproduction of Venice's
Grand Canal, complete with cobbled walkways, street side cafes and
live entertainment. Signature brands including Nevada's only Barneys New York, Burberry,
Fendi, Jimmy Choo, Michael Kors,
Louis Vuitton, and Tory Burch create an unparalleled retail
environment that includes a star-studded line-up of restaurants
headed by famous celebrity chefs: Wolfgang Puck's CUT, Emeril
Lagasse's Delmonico Steakhouse, Buddy
Valastro's Buddy V's and Carlo's Bakery and Lorena Garcia's CHICA, as well as SUSHISAMBA,
Mercato della Pescheria, SUGARCANE raw bar grill and Once, the
newest restaurant from famed Los
Angeles chef, Ricardo Zarate.
The center is also home to entertainment superstars, TAO Asian
Bistro & Nightclub, and Lavo Italian Restaurant and Nightclub.
For more information, visit www.thegrandcanalshoppes.com.
Grand Canal Shoppes is owned and managed by General Growth
Properties, Inc., an S&P 500 company focused exclusively on
owning, managing, leasing, and redeveloping high-quality retail
properties throughout the United
States. GGP is headquartered in
Chicago, Illinois, and publicly
traded on the NYSE under the symbol GGP.
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