Cineplex is bringing new virtual reality experiences to theatres to immerse you in storytelling like never before. Using ground-breaking technology and world-class content, this is entertainment you have to see to believe. IMAX VR TORONTOD-BOX VR OTTAWA
Prepare for a mind-shattering VR experience with insanely immersive visuals and 360 sound that will launch you and your friends into virtual worlds more realistic than anything you've ever imagined. Shoot, soar, save the day and play to win in a state-of-the-art environment with IMAX VR, now open at Scotiabank Theatre Toronto. Welcome to the future.
SUIT UP
This isn't your friend's living room. With IMAX VR you're getting the most advanced VR headset and motion-tracking technology powered by blazing fast computers in a state-of-the-art facility purposely designed to let you suspend reality. The result? A VR experience that's light years ahead of anything else available.
Star Trek™: Bridge Crew will immerse you in the Star trek universe thanks to VR. In co-op, form a crew of four players to serve in the roles of Captain, Helm, Tactical or Engineer. Make strategic decisions and coordinate actions with your crew.
CATEGORY
Casual Experience
CONTENT ADVISORIES
Fantasy Violence
VR ADVISORIES
Simulated Motion, Combat Situations
RUN TIME
20 minutes
JUSTICE LEAGUE: AN IMAX VR® EXCLUSIVE
Join the Justice League in a thrilling Cinematic Virtual Reality Experience* that allows you to step into the shoes and master the powers of the iconic DC Super Heroes: Batman, Wonder Woman, Superman, Aquaman, The Flash, and Cyborg. You can’t save the world alone. Join the League! *NOTE: This is offered as a SEATED and a STANDING experience.
CATEGORY
Intense Action / Physically Active
CONTENT ADVISORIES
Fantasy Violence, Mildly Scary Situations
VR ADVISORIES
Combat Situations, Extreme Heights, Large Creatures, Simulated Water Immersion, Simulated Motion, Possible Vertigo
RUN TIME
12 minutes
JOHN WICK: CHRONICLES
An immersive first-person-shooter game built from the ground up for virtual reality. Players are asked with assassinating seemingly impossible targets that only John Wick himself could handle. User will have choice between 2 levels.
CATEGORY
Intense / Action, Physically Active
CONTENT ADVISORIES
Blood and Gore, Intense Violence, Language
VR ADVISORIES
Intense Combat Situations
RUN TIME
10 minutes
EAGLE FLIGHT
50 years after humans have vanished from the earth, the city of Paris, as well as the skies above it, are yours. Soar, dive, race and fight to protect your territory from your opponents. Experience the freedom of flight along with the thrill of aerial combat.
In Star Wars: Droid Repair Bay, participants take on an important role: astromech technician aboard General Leia’s ship. Participants will be completely enveloped in VR, using their own movements to interact with an repair BB-8 and his droid friends. Star Wars: Droid Repair Bay is the official VR experience connected to Star Wars: The Last Jedi, and sees the debut of brand new astromechs, complete with their unique personalities and original designs.
CATEGORY
Suitable for VR Beginners
CONTENT ADVISORIES
Mild Cartoon Violence
VR ADVISORIES
Situations
RUN TIME
10 minutes
SPACE FLIGHT
Space Flight VR Experience delivers a state of the art, hi-octane interactive space flight which needs to be experienced to be believed. Experience Integrated into state of the art motion platform.
CATEGORY
Suitable for VR beginers
CONTENT ADVISORIES
None
VR ADVISORIES
Intense Combat Situations
RUN TIME
8 minutes
RAW DATA
Raw Data puts your wits, boldness, and endurance to the test. Action combat mechanics, sci-fi atmosphere, intuitive controls, and a darkly humorous narrative will completely immerse you within the game world. Go solo—or team up with a friend—and become the adrenaline-charged heroes of your own futuristic technothriller.
Nickelodeon Slime Zone invites you and your friends to slime and get slimed! Inside the Nickelodeon metaverse, an interactive virtual reality playground filled with the characters you love, you will step into a Nickelodeon character avatar and explore this multi-player, social play space with unexpected fun around every corner. Slime your friends, shoot hoops, have a dance party, create art, watch cartoons… and then come back to explore more!
CATEGORY
Suitable for VR Beginners
CONTENT ADVISORIES
Comic Mischief
VR ADVISORIES
Possible Vertigo
RUN TIME
10 minutes
FEATURES INCLUDE:
Room-tracking technology that allows players to explore virtual space more than has ever been possible.
Single-player and head-to-head multiplayer competition.
A combination of the most advanced VR headset technology for unmatched immersion and image resolution.
Control devices that give lifelike haptic feedback, adding a deeper layer of realism.
IMAX VR EXPERIENCES
There's something for everyone, from VR beginners and casual explorers to avid gamers and adrenaline junkies looking for an intense thrill ride. Find the experience that best suits you by locating the content rating associated with the experience.
For tickets, visit the IMAX VR Centre, located on the ground level of Scotiabank Theatre Toronto.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS GENERAL
1. What is IMAX VR?
IMAX VR is a mind-shattering VR experience in a location-based, state-of-the-art Experience Centre.
2. What is the IMAX VR Experience about?
The IMAX VR Experience features a unique combination of premium technology and world-class content that lets users see, feel, move and play in new worlds in a powerfully immersive and realistic way, much like IMAX® theatres offer moviegoers a differentiated and best-in-class film experience. With groundbreaking VR headset technology, 360-degree sound and sophisticated room tracking, players will be instantly transported into new virtual worlds that are more realistic than anything imaginable.
3. What type of VR content is available?
From Star Wars to The Walking Dead, IMAX is partnering with world-class content and gaming producers to bring you the most epic VR experiences imaginable.
Please check out our kiosks or IMAXVR.com for a list of available and upcoming experiences.
At this location, the following experiences are available.
• Justice League: An IMAX VR® Exclusive • Archangel • Raw Data • Space Flight • Star Trek: Bridge Crew, Rescue at Perseph • Eagle Flight • John Wick Chronicles • Nickelodeon Slime Zone
4. How long is each experience?
IMAX VR experiences can vary in length. Please check the experience description for specific details. At this location, experience times can vary from 7 to 20 minutes.
5. How much does it cost?
Experience prices vary depending on the length and complexity of the experience you choose.
6. Why are the experiences so expensive?
IMAX VR provides a premium and cutting-edge VR experience that can’t be found anywhere else. It would cost thousands of dollars to try and re-create the same experience in your home.
7. What type of equipment is offered at IMAX VR?
IMAX has combined advanced VR headset technology with sophisticated motion-tracking and computing for unmatched immersion and image resolution. IMAX VR leverages two industry-leading VR headsets –the HTC Vive and Star VR– and features unique haptic feedback from a variety of control devices, adding a deeper layer of realism.
8. How does IMAX VR compare to the VR headsets available in the home?
IMAX VR is a premium “end-to-end entertainment experience” that combines the highest-end technology (HMD, room-tracking, peripherals, etc), unique content, and experiential design to create the best VR experience available.
9. Does IMAX plan on opening any more centres?
Yes – please check IMAXVR.com for more details.
10. How to reply to feedback?
Email us at info@imax.com and guestservices@cineplex.com.
11. Are there any physical limitations that would prevent me from participating?
Blindness. In addition, pregnant women, people with vertigo, motion sickness, heart problems or are prone to seizures are directed to proceed with caution.
12. Can I bring food or drinks in the pod area?
Food and drinks are not allowed in the pod area.
13. What is your website address?
www.imaxvr.com and www.cineplex.com/VR.
14. I don’t want to sign the waiver. Can I enjoy the experience anyway?
The Waiver must be signed at time of purchase. Its intent is to ensure the safety of all parties.
15. Will my personal belongings be safe?
You can place your personal articles into the provided cupboard in the pod.
16. I’m not a gamer, is IMAX VR for me?
VR is not necessarily about gaming…We have scenarios that are purely experiential.
17. Can I book multiple experiences in a row?
Yes, you can… in fact we encourage booking back to back experiences because one is never enough.
18. I don’t like this experience; can I get a refund.
Speak with the current manager on duty and let them determine what should be done.
19. How many people can participate at one time?
It depends on the experience selected. Some games and experiences are single-user, while others can accommodate multiple users (multiplayer). Please read the experience description for more details.
20. What is the age limit for IMAX VR?
If you are under 18 years of age, a parent or guardian must complete a waiver on your behalf. Your parent or guardian may sign an online waiver by clicking on the "Sign Up" button above or complete the waiver in person at an IMAX Experience Centre. Children aged 7 to 12 years also require the accompaniment of a parent or guardian prior to participating in an IMAX VR Experience. No children under the age of 7 are permitted to participate in an IMAX VR Experience.
21. How early should I show up before my schedule time?
Please give yourself time to park and arrive 15 minutes before your scheduled time to review and sign releases.
22. Can I book a specific pod?
We do not list particular pods… and we change games and pods by demand so it is difficult to request a particular Pod.
23. Can I play a game with the person in the pod next to me?
Yes, if the pod is available and the game is one of those that can accommodate multiple users.
24. Can my friend watch me play?
Visitors are welcome to watch from outside the pod.
IMAX VR PODS & TECHNOLOGY
25. How many PODS are there?
There are 10 pods in total.
26. Can I wear glasses inside the headset?
Most standard prescription lenses will fit in the headset. If your frames are very large, they will not fit inside the headset. Depending on which headset, crew members can adjust the focal length of the lenses. Glasses cannot be worn with the StarVR headset, as it will scratch the StarVR optics.
27. I feel dizzy/nauseous!
Tell your attendant immediately and they can help to remove your headset and headphones. Closing your eyes, sitting down or calm breathing can also help.
29. I’m stuck in the game.
Our IMAX VR Crew Member is well versed in the game and can help guide you along.
30. I can’t see clearly/everything is blurry
The IMAX VR Crew Member will wipe the optics of the headset with the lens cloth and cleaner. Should that not resolve the issue, our IMAX VR Crew Member can help adjust the focus knobs on the HTC Vive headset manually.
31. The headset feels loose.
The IMAX VR Crew Member can assist with adjusting the straps on the HTC Vive until the headset fits.
32. How often are the headset and peripherals cleaned?
Headsets, peripherals and headphones are sanitized after every use.
33. What is HTC Vive?
HTC Vive is one of 2 technologies that we use for the visual portion of your experience.
34. Can anyone use these headsets?
Consult your doctor before using the product if you have serious pre-existing medical conditions, psychiatric conditions, conditions that affect your ability to safely perform physical activities, or are pregnant or elderly. Do not use the product if you are sick, fatigued or are under the influence of intoxicants.
35. What is different about the HTC Vive at IMAX VR vs the one you can purchase in the store?
Our location uses the Business Edition of the HTC Vive powered by Acer, the best in class computing and GPU hardware in the market.
36. Can I bring my own peripherals or headphones?
We provide everything you will need for your experience… Your own equipment is not interchangeable.
37. What is the StarVR Headset?
StarVR is one of 2 technologies that we use for the visual portion of your experience.
38. What is the difference between HTC Vive and StarVR?
StarVR features a 210° field of view, a 5120 x 1440 OLED display, and ten base stations for user tracking.HTC Vive features a 110° field of view, 2160 x 1200 OLED display, and two base stations for user tracking.
Get into the action like never before with the next level of virtual realism. A revelation in believability, D-BOX recreates the sensations of the real world with motion and vibrations through your seat, while suppressing dizziness associated with virtual reality. Synchronized with thrilling VR audio and video content, this hyper-realistic motion experience is unlike anything you’ve ever seen…or felt. Are you ready?
Catatonic invites you to strap yourself in and take a ride that’s unlike anything you’ve ever experienced before. In this pioneering VR horror film, you’ll step into the shoes of a new patient in a wheelchair who is being welcomed into a sinister psychiatric hospital. This immersive journey from acclaimed director Guy Shelmerdine takes you on a sense-stunning thrill ride as the world around you descends deeper into madness, until ultimately you come face to face with your own mortality, and emerge out the other side on a new plane of existence...
GENRE
Adventure, Horror, Movie, Narrative
RATING
Teen 13+
VR EXPERIENCE
Comfortable
RUN TIME
5 minutes
NIGHT NIGHT
Night Night is an immersive 360º experience that takes you on a terrifying journey from the safety of your childhood bed to a clown-filled nightmare dreamscape. Based on director Guy Shelmerdine’s recurring nightmare, this third film in Dark Corner’s landmark series of horror experiences takes audiences into a dark, fantastic world that will have you simultaneously gazing up in wonder and clutching your blanket in fear. Written by Shelmerdine and Teal Greyhavens, Night Night is a VR adventure for anyone who has ever wanted to confront their nightmares head on and live to tell about it.
GENRE
Adventure, Horror, Movie, Narrative
RATING
Teen 13+
VR EXPERIENCE
Comfortable
RUN TIME
7 minutes
RAISING A RUKUS
Jonas and Amy are two twins who couldn't be more different and sharing a small bedroom means free-spirited Amy and studious Jonas can’t help but get on each other’s nerves. But when a magical dog finds his way into their lives - they will experience a whole new reality. Rukus leads the twins on a rollercoaster journey through a thrilling prehistoric world where it will take all of Amy’s athleticism, all of Jonas’s knowledge, and embracing each other’s differences to find their way back home. Thoughtful storytelling, cutting edge technology, and unlimited imagination combine in this groundbreaking new franchise for a unique entertainment experience the whole family can enjoy. Raising a Rukus is the first episode of the groundbreaking new franchise from the Academy Award Winning Production Designer of Avatar and the Director of Maleficent.
GENRE
Animation, Adventure, Short Story
RATING
Everyone
VR EXPERIENCE
Comfortable
RUN TIME
12 minutes
SPACE FLIGHT: ORBITAL EMERGENCY
Only very few people have experienced what it’s like to be in outer space. Now, with Space Flight, you can have this unique experience too! Enjoy the exhilarating feel of a space jet take off and witness the stunning view of planet earth in zero gravity. This space venture mesmerizes you with countless memorable moments whilst orbiting our planet. Until disaster strikes…
From the director of Madagascar comes Invasion!, a colorful VR animated short about a duo of aliens with grand ambitions to take over our world and destroy anyone who tries to stop them. Instead, they are greeted by the cutest and cuddliest animals on the planet - two adorable, white bunnies….and you are one of them! Come experience what happens! Be sure to look down to see your bunny body!
Located in the XSCAPE entertainment center of Scotiabank Theatre Ottawa.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS GENERAL
1. What is D-BOX VR Cinematic experience?
Get into the action like never before with the next level of virtual realism. Firmly rooted in the rich storytelling traditions of cinema, yet creatively heightened by the immersive power of VR, D-BOX recreates the sensations of the real world with motion and vibrations through your seat. Synchronized with thrilling VR audio and video content, this hyper-realistic motion experience is unlike anything you’ve ever seen…or felt.
2. How long is each experience?
Catatonic lasts 5 minutes.
Night Night lasts 12 minutes.
Raising a Rukus lasts 12 minutes.
Space Flight: Orbital Emergency lasts 8 minutes.
3. How much does it cost?
Catatonic = $6
Night Night = $6
Raising a Rukus = $12
Space Flight: Orbital Emergency = $8
Invasion = $6
4. What type of equipment is part of the D-BOX VR experience?
The virtual reality device is provided by HTC Vive.
Sit comfortably in the D-BOX motion seat.
5. Are there any physical limitations that would prevent me from participating?
• Virtual Reality experience are not recommended pregnant women
• Persons who suffer from high blood pressure, heart conditions, back or neck conditions, epilepsy, or any type of serious medical condition
• Persons who are blind or visually impaired
• Persons prone to travel sickness
• All children under 13 years old must be accompanied by a parent or an authorized guardian to take part in the Experience
• Not recommended for children under the age of 7
6. Can I bring food or drinks in the pod area?
Hot liquids are not permitted in the vicinity of the D-BOX Motion System and must be avoided at all times to prevent spillage which could cause serious injuries to the guest.
7. I don’t want to sign the waiver. Can I enjoy the experience anyway?
The Waiver must be signed at time of purchase. Its intent is to ensure the safety of all guests.
8. I don’t like this experience; can I get a refund.
We invite you to speak with the Cineplex manager on duty.
9. How many people can participate at one time?
A total of 10 guests can participate in the D-box VR experience at one time
10. What is the age limit for D-BOX VR?
There isn’t an age limit. However the experience is not recommended for children under the age of 7
11. Can I wear glasses inside the headset?
Yes, you can.
12. If I feel dizzy/nauseous!
It is recommended that you immediately cease participation in the D-BOX VR Experience if you experience any of the following symptoms: seizures, loss of awareness, eye strain, eye or muscle twitching, involuntary movements, altered, blurred, or double vision or other visual abnormalities, dizziness, disorientation, impaired balance, impaired hand-eye coordination, excessive sweating, increased salivation, nausea, light-headedness, discomfort or pain in the head or eyes, drowsiness, fatigue, or any symptoms similar to motion sickness. Symptoms of virtual reality exposure can persist and become more apparent hours after use; Tell your attendant immediately and they can help to remove your headset and headphones. Closing your eyes, sitting down or calm breathing can also help.
13. I can’t see clearly/everything is blurry
A Cineplex D-BOX VR cast member will wipe the optics of the headset with the lens cloth and cleaner. Should that not resolve the issue, our cast member can help adjust the focus knobs on the HTC Vive headset manually.
14. The headset feels loose.
A Cineplex D-BOX VR cast member can assist with adjusting the straps on the HTC Vive until the headset fits perfectly.
15. How often are the headset and peripherals cleaned?
Headsets, peripherals and headphones are sanitized after every use.
