Quantum Storey Teams Up With Sony Pictures Consumer Products to Create First-Ever Film-Based Full VR Book for Sony Pictures Animation's 'Hotel Transylvania 3'

Hotel Transylvania 3 Virtual Vacation from Quantum Storey -- the first VR Book based on a major motion picture

After teaming up with Sony Pictures Home Entertainment to enhance a version of its Blu-ray bundles with Augmented and Virtual Reality, Quantum Storey announced today it has launched a new collaboration with Sony Pictures Consumer Products for a new stand-alone VR Book. 

Hotel Transylvania 3, the first Sony Pictures title to feature Quantum Storey VR Studio AR and VR content in its bundled movie release, is now also the basis for the first-ever stand-alone VR print book based on a major motion picture.

The stand-alone VR Book builds on the VR Studio activity booklet sold with the Blu-ray/DVD/Digital download bundle, which launched in October. Sold exclusively at Walmart, this enhanced bundle quickly became a walmart.com best seller. 

"After seeing our customers enjoy Quantum Storey's Hotel Transylvania 3 activity booklet that was launched last month, we are thrilled that they are bringing Drac, Mavis and the crew to life in a new and exciting way through this stand-alone VR Book," said Jamie Stevens, Executive Vice President, Worldwide Consumer Products for Sony Pictures Entertainment.

Hotel Transylvania 3 - The VR Book (Image via The Quantum Storey Company)

Quantum Storey's full VR Book provides a deeper, more immersive experience for fans of this film.  

"We really enjoyed working side-by-side with the entire Sony Pictures team to create an even more engaging stand-alone VR Book," said J.M. Haines, Quantum Storey Co-Founder and Chair.  "We were able to use the feedback from some of Hotel Transylvania 3's biggest fans to create some VR engagements they will love!" she said.

Research from Common Sense Media and Stanford's Virtual Human Interaction Lab concluded that engaging with characters in the first-person through VR creates a different kind of connection for consumers, increasing their natural empathy and making them more interested in seeing those characters in all forms of media.

Dolphin-surfing with Mavis is one of several interactive experiences that are only available through Quantum Storey's newest VR Book, Hotel Transylvania 3 Virtual Vacation

With the VR Book available at Walmart and walmart.com today in the book section, every family can now experience what customers of the VR Activity Booklets have been going batty over.

SOURCE: The Quantum Storey Company, Inc

Trunk Club Collaborates with 'Mary Poppins Returns' to Bring the Film's Iconic Costumes to Life

Costume designer Sandy Powell and models, wearing pieces from the Mary Poppins Returns Trunk

In celebration of the new film, Mary Poppins Returns, Academy Award-winning costume designer Sandy Powell, hosted an event last night to unveil a curated series of modern-day looks, inspired by the film. 

Hosted at Trunk Club's Los Angeles Clubhouse, guests enjoyed a live model presentation showcasing Sandy Powell's curated looks for men and women, and perusing artifacts on display from the making of the film. 

Trunk Club outfit curated by Sandy Powell in celebration of Disney's Mary Poppins Returns

The collection is available for a limited time and coincides with the film's release in theaters on December 19, 2018.

"We are thrilled to celebrate this reimagining of a classic Disney film to bring a modern take on the costumes – perfectly tailored, timeless, and elevated – to our customers," said Maggie Mee, head of merchandising at Trunk Club. "We understand the magical feeling that comes from finding the perfect outfit, helping people feel more confident and make even the most mundane task an extraordinary adventure."

Trunk Club outfit curated by Sandy Powell in celebration of Disney's Mary Poppins Returns

The curated women's looks were created to emulate Mary Poppins' signature style —chic with an eccentric twist—by incorporating demurely flirty pieces for the modern woman. For men, looks were inspired by Mary's friend Jack and include classic casual pieces paired with flashes of color.

"I wanted to bring Mary Poppins' prim and proper nature juxtaposed with a whimsical, eccentric spirit to life through the costumes," said Sandy Powell. "The look of the movie and the clothes are elegant and refined, though never stuffy or stodgy, and include frivolous touches that pay homage to the 1930's. We are happy to collaborate with Trunk Club to bring a modern-day twist on the looks from the movie to closets nationwide."

"Mary Poppins Returns" - Poster

About Mary Poppins Returns:  
In Disney's "Mary Poppins Returns," an all new original musical and sequel, Mary Poppins is back to help the next generation of the Banks family find the joy and wonder missing in their lives following a personal loss. Emily Blunt ("A Quiet Place," "The Girl on the Train") stars as the practically-perfect nanny with unique magical skills who can turn any ordinary task into an unforgettable, fantastic adventure and Lin-Manuel Miranda ("Hamilton," "Moana") plays her friend Jack, an optimistic street lamplighter who helps bring light—and life—to the streets of London.

"Mary Poppins Returns" is directed by Rob Marshall ("Into the Woods," "Chicago"). The screenplay is by David Magee ("Life of Pi") and the screen story is by Magee & Rob Marshall & John DeLuca ("Into the Woods") based upon the Mary Poppins Stories by PL Travers. 

The producers are John DeLuca, p.g.a., Rob Marshall, p.g.a., and Marc Platt, p.g.a. ("La La Land") with Callum McDougall serving as executive producer. 

The music score is by Marc Shaiman ("Hairspray") and the film features all new original songs with music by Shaiman and lyrics by Scott Wittman ("Smash") and Shaiman. 

The film also stars Ben Whishaw ("Spectre") as Michael Banks; Emily Mortimer ("Hugo") as Jane Banks; Julie Walters ("Harry Potter" films) as the Banks' housekeeper Ellen; Pixie Davies, Nathanael Saleh and introducing Joel Dawson as the Banks' children, with Colin Firth ("The King's Speech") as Fidelity Fiduciary Bank's William Weatherall Wilkins; and Meryl Streep ("Florence Foster Jenkins") as Mary's eccentric cousin, Topsy. Angela Lansbury appears as the Balloon Lady, a treasured character from the PL Travers books and Dick Van Dyke is Mr. Dawes, Jr., the retired chairman of the bank now run by Firth's character.

PL Travers first introduced the world to the no-nonsense nanny in her 1934 children's book "Mary Poppins." However, the subsequent adventures of Mary Poppins remained only on the pages of the seven other PL Travers' books…until now. 

"Mary Poppins Returns" is drawn from the wealth of material in these additional books. The film takes place in 1930s Depression-era London 24 years after the first film was set. Michael Banks works for the same financial institution that employed his father and still lives at 17 Cherry Tree Lane with his three children, Annabel, John and Georgie and their housekeeper Ellen. 

Carrying on in her mother's tradition, Jane Banks campaigns for workers' rights and provides a helping hand to Michael's family. When the family suffers a personal loss, Mary Poppins magically re-enters their lives and with Jack's help, brings joy and wonder back into their home.

The Trailer:

"Mary Poppins Returns" will be released in U.S. theaters on December 19, 2018.

SOURCE: Trunk Club

Wrebbit Meets Westeros: New Line Of Game of Thrones 3D Puzzles Is Coming...

Wrebbit 3D Game of Thrones - RedKeep 3D Puzzle (CNW Group/Wrebbit Puzzles Inc)

Wrebbit Puzzles Inc. is proud to announce a new two-year, worldwide licensing agreement with HBO Licencing and Retail to produce and market puzzles of some of the most beloved landmarks from the blockbuster Game of Thrones television series.

Internationally renowned for their Wrebbit 3D puzzles based on the Wizarding World (Harry Potter) franchise, this new deal brings exciting new business to Wrebbit's already-booming production facility in eastern Montreal. 

All Wrebbit 3D puzzles are 100% designed and made in Quebec, with the Game of Thrones agreement expected to further bolster business with the company's annual sales and international market penetration. 

⏩ Additional economic benefits are also slated to effect Wrebbit's suppliers, 90 percent of which are also locally based in Canada.

"We've always enjoyed a significant presence on the international market, especially in Europe. Now with the CETA agreement and our logistics hub in Antwerp, Belgium, this will ensure a wider and even timelier distribution of Wrebbit 3D Game of Thrones puzzles worldwide, prior to upcoming Season 8 of the series", explains Jean Théberge, President of Wrebbit Puzzles Inc.

Wrebbit is in the design process for the first two Game of Thrones puzzle models of Winterfell and Red Keep, slated for market in early 2019, just in time for the lead-up to the much-anticipated final season of the series later in the year in April. 

These models will include Wrebbit's trademark high definition graphics, featuring the striking realism that has become the new standard for visual quality, within the company's acclaimed tongue-and-groove technology that allows the pieces to interlock and assemble effortlessly.

Game of Thrones - "Winter is Coming" (Via LoupDargent.info)

About "Game of Thrones": 
(Via Wikipedia)

"Game of Thrones is an American fantasy drama television series created by David Benioff and D. B. Weiss. It is an adaptation of A Song of Ice and Fire, George R. R. Martin's series of fantasy novels, the first of which is A Game of Thrones. 

It is filmed in Belfast and elsewhere in Northern Ireland, Canada, Croatia, Iceland, Malta, Morocco, Scotland, Spain, and the United States. 

The series premiered on HBO in the United States on April 17, 2011, and its seventh season ended on August 27, 2017. The series will conclude with its eighth season premiering in April 2019.

Set on the fictional continents of Westeros and Essos, Game of Thrones has several plot lines and a large ensemble cast but centers on three primary story arcs. 

• The first story arc centers on the Iron Throne of the Seven Kingdoms and follows a web of alliances and conflicts among the dynastic noble families either vying to claim the throne or fighting for independence from the throne. 
• The second story arc focuses on the last descendant of the realm's deposed ruling dynasty, exiled and plotting a return to the throne. 
• The third story arc centers on the longstanding brotherhood charged with defending the realm against the ancient threats of the fierce peoples and legendary creatures that lie far north, and an impending winter that threatens the realm."

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Harry Potter Hogwarts Collection

About Wrebbit Puzzles Inc:

Montreal-based Wrebbit Puzzles Inc., one of the jewels of the Canadian toys and games industry, designs, manufactures and markets Wrebbit 3D puzzles.  

With the expansion of its Harry Potter Hogwarts Collection in 2018 and the release of a Diagon Alley Collection, now coupled with the upcoming new Wrebbit 3D Game of Thrones puzzles, the company will have 30+ different models on its list by the end of 2019, including fan favourites like Wrebbit's Classic, New York and Urbania collections.

Wrebbit 3D puzzles are available in over 40 countries around the world, and can be found in department and bookstore chains as well as independent bookstores, arts and crafts stores, specialty toy stores, mom-and-pop, game and hobby shops, and they are also offered by numerous online retailers.

SOURCE: Wrebbit Puzzles Inc

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MPs: Reject Theresa May's Rotten Brexit Deal! [Petition]

Theresa May (image via Avaaz)

Dear friends across Britain,

Theresa May just admitted that Brexit can be stopped -- IF MPs reject her rotten Brexit deal.

It all comes down to that one vote -- and May is doing everything in her power to pressure MPs to support her. Many are resisting, but if they crumble, Brexit is a done deal.

We can't let that happen!

May’s just written an open letter to the country begging for support -- let’s reply with our own open letter -- and make it history's loudest and most powerful call on MPs to reject May's rotten deal! When it’s huge, we’ll deliver it to every single MP -- Sign with one click and share with everyone!

"Dear MPs,

Theresa May’s Brexit deal is a disaster for Britain. 

As British citizens, we reject any Brexit that will make us poorer. We reject any Brexit that reduces our influence in the world. And we reject any Brexit based on lies, division and foreign influence in our politics.

As our MPs, we call on you to reject the Prime Minister’s Brexit deal, and give us, the people, the final say on Brexit in a fair public vote."

⏩ SIGN NOW ⏪

Whether we voted 'leave' or 'remain', no one voted for this disastrous deal: job losses, a ruinous divorce bill, and EU rules we can't control -- with possibly no end in sight! It's the absolute worst of both worlds.

That's why ministers are in open revolt, which opens the door for citizens to have the final say on Brexit -- but only if MPs first reject May's rotten deal.

So it all comes down to this one vote in Parliament, and we have to make sure MPs know that there's no public support for this Brexit deal at all. That'll take a massive public push -- but there are Avaazers in every last constituency, and only our movement can make this big enough, fast enough! 

Sign with one click and share with everyone you can! 

MPs: Reject May’s Brexit deal!

Avaaz has led the charge against Brexit. We helped make sure Parliament could reject any deal, took May on at the ballot box to strip her of her majority, and helped turn out hundreds of thousands of people on the streets. It all comes down to this moment -- so let’s make it count, and stop Brexit completely!

With hope and determination,

Loup Dargent

On behalf of Mike, Bert, Alex, Fatima and the whole team at Avaaz

More information:

• Theresa May admits Brexit can be stopped by new referendum as cabinet back draft deal (The Independent)
• Brexit referendum: First poll since Theresa May's deal reveals UK public want a second vote (Evening Standard)
• Theresa May faces fresh battles to save her Brexit strategy (The Guardian)

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'The Strand', The Mystery Novelist Davis MacDonald's Latest Offering Is Available in Time for the Holidays

'The Strand' - A Mystery Novel by Davis MacDonald

Devil worship. Child molestation. Fake news. A dead body in a posh pre-school in Manhattan Beach.

It's all in the latest offering by Southern California-based murder mystery writer, Davis MacDonald, who continues his popular series of novels featuring his protagonist, the Judge, in his newest mystery novel, The Strand.

Inspired in part by the facts and circumstances of a real high-profile case, The Strand is the sixth murder mystery novel by MacDonald.

Readers will find life with the Judge isn't as simple as he would like, especially the morning he takes his five-year-old son to pre-school. Within a short time a body is discovered in the pre-school's maintenance room. But that's only the beginning of the story.

MacDonald invites you along on the wild journey the Judge faces as his wife Katy and son Ralphie become deeply entwined in this exciting story. Will this case cause the Judge to lose his law practice? Will the allegations of his friend who is suspected of committing the crime and other serious chargers add more pressure to his marriage? How will the Judge defend his friend when all the evidence is stacked against her?

These are just a few of the issues facing the Judge. Discover how the facts of this murder mystery become clear to him, but only after solving all the personal challenges.

Davis MacDonald's novels explore important economic, social and moral issues facing real people in this 1st Quarter of the of the 21st Century, that are wrapped inside suspenseful mystery novels that leave you on the edge of your seat. MacDonald's novels are available in paperback in all the fine many bookstores, via Kindle, and on Amazon. 

⏩ His previous murder mystery novels include The Hill, The Island, Silicon Beach, The Bay and Cabo.

Davis MacDonald (Image via TribeLA Magazine)

About Davis MacDonald: 

A native of Southern California, Davis MacDonald writes from intimate knowledge of people, places and events, fashioning tales by watching real people coping with life and its vicissitudes. 

He is a member of the National Association of Independent Writers and Editors (NAIWE). 

In addition to being an esteemed attorney, MacDonald currently provides legal representation to clients throughout the USA and offshore. 

SOURCE: Davis MacDonald

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