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Acer:VR movie theatre is no longer science fiction

By Yiting Wang
Published: Jul 07,2016

According to Acer, its partner Starbreeze has teamed up with Imax to bring VR to the big screen. Six VR locations will being opened worldwide by IMAX to offer more immersive virtual reality experience.

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IMAX reportedly plans to open six VR locations worldwide in malls and multiplexes before the end of 2016, reports The Wall Street Journal. And Los Angeles has been selected to be the first IMAX VR location, after that, the company wants to expand to China.

IMAX announced joint venture agreement with Starbreeze AB on MAY to create a premium VR experience by leveraging Starbreeze's unique StarVR headset technology.

“The StarVR HMD – manufactured by our partner, Acer – together with the IMAX brand and its global reach through its many venues, is a great combination for our audiences." said Starbreeze CEO Bo Andersson Klint.

Last month, Acer Inc. and Starbreeze AB just announced the setup of a joint venture, as previously announced May 15th, 2016 upon signing the letter of intent, for the manufacturing and commercialization of the StarVR Head Mounted Display (HMD).

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