ConnexionEPIX Incorporates Matterport Immersive VR Media for Launch of Original Series Graves
Viewers Experience a First in TV History with VR Experience of Presidential Home
LOS ANGELES and SUNNYVALE, Calif. — September 19, 2016 — Immersive media technology company Matterport announced that EPIX, a premium entertainment network, is the first major entertainment company to incorporate the Matterport immersive VR experience into its original scripted series, Graves.
Graves, a single-camera, ten-episode half-hour dramedy, tells the story of President Richard Graves (Nick Nolte), a former two-term POTUS as he embarks on a Don Quixote-like quest to right the wrongs of his administration and reclaim his legacy twenty-five years after leaving the White House.
EPIX used Matterport’s technology to create a 3D and VR experience, available on the web, mobile and VR headsets, allowing viewers to walk through the exquisite New Mexico residence of President Graves, and experience the residence as if they were there.
“EPIX is a trendsetter in integrating technology with content to bring unparalleled access to the best entertainment,” said Bill Brown, CEO of Matterport. “By giving viewers a Matterport VR experience, Epix will be able to create an even stronger emotional connection with Graves by providing a VR experience that is like walking through the set.”
“Creating stories that lend themselves to extended storytelling has always been a central component to our programming,” said Mark Greenberg, President and CEO, EPIX. “Matterport’s incredible VR technology gives us an authentic way to extend the Graves experience across platforms for all the ways viewers are engaging with content.”
The online premiere of Graves is September 19th. The first two episodes are available to view for free by visiting http://www.presidentgraves.com. The series will premiere on the EPIX premium network Sunday, October 16 at 10pm ET/PT. The Matterport 3D and VR tour of President Graves’ home will be available throughout Season One and is available by visiting http://www.presidentgraves.com/exhibits/360-degree-tour-of-graves-home.
About EPIXEPIX is a premium entertainment network delivering the latest movie releases and biggest classic film franchises, plus original programming including series, documentaries, comedy and music specials – all available on TV, on demand, online and across devices. Launched in October 2009, EPIX pioneered the development and proliferation of “TV Everywhere.” It was the first premium network to provide multi-platform access to its content online at EPIX.com and to launch on Xbox, PlayStation®, Android phones and tablets, and Roku® players. EPIX is also available across Chromecast, Apple® iPhones® and iPads®, Android TV and more and is the only premium service providing all its programming on all platforms, delivering more movies than any other premium network, with thousands of titles available for streaming.
EPIX is a joint venture between Viacom Inc., its Paramount Pictures unit, Lionsgate and Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studios Inc. (MGM). Through relationships with cable, satellite and telco partners, EPIX is available to over 50 million homes nationwide. For more information about EPIX, go to www.EPIX.com. Follow EPIX on Twitter @EpixHD and on Facebook, YouTube, Instagram, Google+, Pinterest and Vine.
About MatterportHeadquartered in Sunnyvale, CA, Matterport is an immersive media technology company that delivers an end-to-end system for creating, modifying, distributing, and navigating immersive 3D and virtual reality (VR) versions of real-world spaces on Web, mobile devices, and VR headsets. The Matterport Pro Camera and Cloud Services make it quick and easy to turn real-world places into immersive virtual experiences. To learn more, visit matterport.com.
