Author - Jerry Paxton

DJI Launches Mini 5 Pro – Except in the US

DJI, the global leader in civilian drones and creative camera technology, today introduces the DJI Mini 5 Pro. Featuring the world’s first1 1-inch sensor in a mini camera drone, an Intelligent Flight Battery providing up to 36 minutes of flight time1 and upgraded ActiveTrack 360°, the palm-sized, lightweight drone, gives everyone the chance to capture life’s beautiful moments and preserve treasured memories in stunning detail.

Pro-level Imaging in a Compact Body

The Mini 5 Pro debuts a 50MP 1-inch large sensor, preserving even minute details in low-light conditions such as sunsets and nightscapes; and a new 48mm Med-Tele mode with higher digital zoom resolution than previous models, to make subjects stand out with greater texture and adds depth. Furthermore, DJI’s portrait optimization technology enhances portraits’ brightness, contrast and skin tones to make them look naturally radiant with more vivid expressions.

Cinematic Settings as Standard

With 4K/60fps HDR video up to 14 stops of dynamic range1 are achievable to capture cinematic footage in high-contrast scenes, such as detailed views of cloud textures and other elements during sunrise and sunset.

For those wanting to slow things down with even greater creative flexibility in post-production the Mini 5 Pro supports slow-motion video recording at 4K/120fps.

When it comes to color modes, the Mini 5 Pro can record 10-bit video using H.265 encoding, delivering refined color performance, with the maximum ISO raised to 12800. In D-Log M and HLG color modes, the maximum ISO is raised to 3200, allowing for greater brightness and more details in urban night scenes.

Camera Movement with Greater Possibilities

Mini 5 Pro supports wide-angle 225° roll rotation and true vertical shooting, bringing greater freedom and possibilities to camera movement.

With 225° roll rotation, the gimbal enables flexible and dynamic camera movement. Paired with intelligent modes like QuickShot Rotate, Timelapse, Spotlight, and Waypoint Flight, capturing creative rotating footage is easier than ever before.

Instantly shoot skyscrapers, waterfalls and vibrant city scenes with the camera’s True Vertical Shooting. No cropping is needed and with every photo and video ready for social media.

Confident Flight Even in Low Light

Mini 5 Pro features a forward-facing LiDAR and multiple vision sensors for nightscape omnidirectional obstacle sensing, making return-to-home safer. In city nightscapes, it actively detects and avoids obstacles along flight and return paths for worry-free night flying. With sufficient light, it can memorize flight routes, enabling safe takeoff and return even without a satellite signal1.

Omnidirectional Vision Sensing System: With forward-facing LiDAR, fisheye lenses on the front and rear; binocular lenses and a 3D infrared sensor on the bottom omnidirectional obstacle sensing is achieved for safer flights1.

Nightscape Omnidirectional Obstacle Sensing1: Provides robust safety for night photography, allowing the user to create with confidence and efficiency1.

Nighttime RTH: With the forward-facing LiDAR, Mini 5 Pro detects obstacles like tall buildings even in low-light conditions and intelligently maneuvers upward, ensuring safer returns during nighttime flights1.

Non-GNSS RTH: Powered by real-time vision positioning and map construction technologies, Mini 5 Pro memorizes flight paths when adequate lighting is available. This ensures a safe return even when taking off from locations without satellite signals, such as balconies.

Dual-Band GNSS: With L1 + L5 dual-band GNSS, Mini 5 Pro connects to more satellites, for improved signal stability and precise positioning.

Upgraded ActiveTrack 360°

The upgraded ActiveTrack 360° offers customizable tracking for various scenarios, and features more stable and safer tracking performance than previous models.  Whether filming a stroll by the beach or a bike ride on a weaving road, the Mini 5 Pro detects sports scenarios and will select the right mode for optimal framing and tracking. Tracking performance has been enhanced to balance speed, agility, and safety.

Capture and Transfer Like a Pro

The Mini 5 Pro offers DJI’s intelligent features which enable users to achieve professional-level results with every flight.

MasterShots: Provides high-level camera movement templates according to portrait, close-up, and long-distance shooting needs.

QuickShots: Supports various modes such as QuickShot Rotate, Dronie, Circle, Helix, Rocket, Boomerang, and Asteroid, allowing the user to easily shoot stylish short films.

Free Panorama: Enables users to create seamless panoramic shots by stitching together multiple images with a manually selected subject or area.

Off-State QuickTransfer: Mini 5 Pro supports remote wake-up via the DJI Fly app within Bluetooth range. Without taking out the drone or remote controller, files can be transferred at up to 100 MB/s via Wi-Fi 61. Even when switching to other apps, the DJI Fly app continues downloading in the background.

Extended Flight Time

With the DJI Intelligent Flight Battery Plus flight time is increased by up to 16 minutes from the up to 36 minutes of the standard Intelligent Flight Battery to up to 52 minutes1.

For more information on all the new features, accessories, and capabilities, please visit https://www.dji.com/ca/mini-5-pro

The Art of Star Wars: A New Hope – The Manga is Now on Kickstarter

In 1997, from deep in the heart of Japan’s manga scene, mangaka Hisao Tamaki set out with an extraordinary goal: to capture the spirit of Star Wars: A New Hope — not just retelling the story, but reimagining the landmark motion picture through the lens of manga. The result was a bold, unforgettable adaptation that ultimately earned Tamaki the prestigious Eisner Award for Best U.S. Edition of Foreign Material. Now, nearly three decades later, Dark Horse Comics and Lucasfilm are proud to present a Kickstarter campaign for The Art of Star Wars: A New Hope—The Manga, a stunning, deluxe book that showcases Tamaki’s original never-before-seen art boards. A retail edition arrives in Summer 2026, but fans can secure exclusive Kickstarter-only editions–and receive them before retail release.  Fans can support the project on Kickstarter now.

“This is Star Wars like you’ve never seen it,” said Dark Horse President, Founder and CEO Mike Richardson. “We’re sharing Hisao Tamaki’s legendary manga with fans in an edition that not only showcases the art, but also offers an unprecedented glimpse into the creative process behind it.”

Remembering the project’s beginnings, Tamaki said: “The editor in charge of the project [at the time…] asked, ‘Would you like to draw Star Wars?’ and with zero hesitation or second thought, I responded, ‘A New Hope? Absolutely!’I have to draw Star Wars.”

In 1977, the world was changed by the release of George Lucas’s seminal science-fantasy epic. Fascinating characters, groundbreaking special effects, and breathtaking action affected audiences in ways that movies never had before and seldom have since. Twenty years later, Hisao Tamaki adapted the films in his own singular style that allowed legions of Star Wars fans to enjoy their favorite story in an exciting new way. Now, Dark Horse has meticulously scanned and assembled Tamaki-sensei’s original art boards to chronicle and showcase the creation of a unique artifact of popular culture.

The book is available through Kickstarter in multiple deluxe editions, including:

  • The Collector’s Edition is a two-volume hardcover set presenting Tamaki’s artwork in high resolution, with Kickstarter-exclusive cover and a new English translation that’s taken directly from Tamaki’s handwritten Japanese text. This edition is perfect for fans looking to read the masterful adaptation for the first time, with the new translation included in the margins to preserve the original Japanese lettering. The books are printed on archival-quality stock to showcase  Tamaki’s intricate linework and rich tones. While a retail version featuring a different cover will be available in 2026, the Kickstarter-exclusive Collector’s Edition features exclusive designs distinguished by bold use of blue  and red —a visual nod to the light and dark sides of the Force, as well as special treatments that will not be offered anywhere else.
  • The Collector’s Edition – Tamaki Variant is a minimalist, art-forward reinterpretation of the Collector’s Edition, limited to 260 sets.
  • The Collector’s Edition + Slipcase. The complete two-volume Collector’s Edition, presented with a custom black slipcase.
  • Deluxe Signed Collector’s Edition. An extremely limited version of the Collector’s Edition—only 250 sets will be produced exclusively for Kickstarter backers.
  • The Masterpiece Edition is a large-format, premium release that faithfully presents Hisao Tamaki’s original work, with high-resolution reproductions of his unaltered art at its original size—10.85” x 15.05”. Collected in a faux-leather clamshell case, the two 176-page volumes of this edition are accompanied by a separate 104-page companion book that contains a new translation of the authentic Japanese lettering, which itself was inspired by the alternate language dub of the film that has been enjoyed by Japanese-speaking audiences for generations. The Masterpiece Edition format is only available through Kickstarter and will not be produced for retail.
  • The Signed Masterpiece Edition, a definitive version of the Masterpiece Edition featuring special enhancements, limited to only 250 sets worldwide.
  • The Signed Darth Vader Masterpiece Edition (Limited to 25), the rarest edition of the campaign, limited to only 25 sets worldwide to backers, combining the full Masterpiece Edition with exclusive Darth Vader-inspired features.

As part of the campaign, fans can also purchase the Tamaki Art Print Set, a curated set of six prints featuring standout pages from Hisao Tamaki’s Star Wars: A New Hope manga. While the artwork is black and white, each print is reproduced in full color to capture every nuance of the art boards— from fine pencil marks and paste-ups to editorial notes and the natural aging of the paper. Fans can also select the Tamaki Art Triptych Folio, a large-format, three-panel folio designed to match the height of the Masterpiece Edition, containing two complete triptych print sets.

“The deluxe Kickstarter-exclusives offer fans an opportunity to revisit the classic adventure through new eyes and in a fresh voice,” said Mike Richardson.

Fans can look forward to the standard edition of The Art of Star Wars: A New Hope—The Manga  arriving in comic shops and bookstores in Summer 2026–or support the Kickstarter to receive exclusive editions ahead of retail launch. Join Dark Horse and Lucasfilm to explore the creative journey of a novel view of a galaxy far, far away. Follow Dark Horse Comics on social media for more news, announcements, and updates. To support the project, head to Kickstarter.

Tom Clancy’s Splinter Cell: Deathwatch Official Trailer

In this first-ever adaptation of the acclaimed stealth video game franchise Tom Clancy’s Splinter Cell, legendary agent Sam Fisher is drawn back into the field when a wounded young operative seeks out his help. Produced by Ubisoft, in partnership with Derek Kolstad (John Wick), Sun Creature and Fost.

EPISODES: 8 x 30 min

CAST LIST: Liev Schreiber (Sam Fisher), Kirby Howell-Baptiste (Zinnia Mckenna)

DIRECTOR: Guillaume Dousse

CO-DIRECTOR: Félicien Colmet-Daage

EXECUTIVE PRODUCERS: Derek Kolstad, and Helene Juguet, Hugo Revon and Gerard Guillemot for Ubisoft Film & Television

WRITER: Derek Kolstad

ANIMATION STUDIO: Sun Creature and Fost

Series Launches October 14, 2025

Rise of Industry 2 Launch Trailer

Rise of Industry 2, the innovative sequel to the hit indie business tycoon game, has today launched for Xbox Series X|S and PlayStation®5.

Set against the backdrop of a rapidly changing 1980s USA, an era of innovation, globalization, and unprecedented profits, Rise of Industry 2 offers a rich and immersive tycoon experience that challenges budding entrepreneurs to establish thriving and intricate production chains, forge relationships with powerful CEOs, and build a corporate empire from the ground up.

Pushing the boundaries from its predecessor, Rise of Industry 2 brings fresh ideas to the boardroom, including a stylish new art direction, expanded gameplay mechanics, and exciting new features designed for both casual tycoon fans and veteran CEOs alike.

Alien: Rogue Incursion – Part One: Evolved Edition Launch Trailer Reveals Xbox Series X

Veteran developer Survios today debuted the launch trailer for Alien: Rogue Incursion – Part One: Evolved Edition, which included the surprise announcement that the game will now burst onto Xbox Series X|S consoles at launch on September 30, alongside the previously announced platforms.

The hit VR game has been re-envisioned for console and PC, making the authentically Alien action-horror experience available to more fans than ever, complete with the most lethal Xenomorphs players have ever encountered. Pre-orders for the Evolved Edition, which has now gone gold, are available now on Xbox Series X|S, in addition to PlayStation 5—where it is PS5 Pro Enhanced—and PC via Steam and Epic Games Store.

In Alien: Rogue Incursion – Part One, players step into the boots of rogue Colonial Marine Zula Hendricks in the terrifying first chapter of an original two-part saga set between the Alien™ and Aliens™ films. While investigating a distress call on the remote planet Purdan, Zula uncovers a secret Gemini Exoplanet Solutions blacksite facility overrun by Xenomorphs. Aided by her synthetic companion, Davis 01, Zula must fight to survive against the ferocious and unpredictable threat of the Xenomorph incursion.

Rebuilt for console and PC with Xenomorphs that have evolved to be smarter, faster, more adaptive, and harder to both predict and kill, Alien: Rogue Incursion – Part One: Evolved Edition delivers a cinematic action-horror experience with stunning upgraded visuals, 60 FPS, 3D audio, DualSense controller integration, and more, all of which combine to make players feel like they’ve truly entered the world of Alien.

Alien: Rogue Incursion – Part One: Evolved Edition launches on September 30 at $29.99 MSRP, with the Digital Deluxe Edition available for $39.99 MSRP.

4k Restoration of Jacob’s Ladder Opens October 3 at IFC Center

A brand new 4K restoration of JACOB’S LADDER, the bone-chilling and hallucinatory psychological thriller by Academy Award-nominated director Adrian Lyne (Fatal Attraction, Flashdance), will have its World Premiere at the American Cinematheque’s Beyond Fest in Los Angeles on September 28 before opening at the IFC Center in New York City on Friday, October 3, with a national rollout to follow. A new one-sheet poster and theatrical trailer have been produced to support the release.

Jacob Singer (Tim Robbins), a Vietnam War veteran plagued with troubling hallucinations and traumatic flashbacks, struggles to maintain his sanity as his terrible past invades his waking life. As girlfriend Jezzie (Elizabeth Peña) and chiropractor friend Louis (Danny Aiello) try to help him find balance, Jacob only descends further into madness and despair.

Written by Academy Award-winning screenwriter Bruce Joel Rubin (Ghost), JACOB’S LADDER is a unique look at the horrible effects of war on the human psyche. Featuring an impressive supporting cast of contemporary and future stars including Ving Rhames, Jason Alexander, Eriq La Salle, Pruitt Taylor Vince, and an uncredited Macaulay Culkin, and music by Maurice Jarre (Lawrence of Arabia, Dr. Zhivago), the new 4K restoration of JACOB’S LADDER is primed to unsettle a new generation of moviegoers this Halloween season.

This restoration was completed by ROUNDABOUT – USA from the original negative scanned and restored in 4K. The color grading and restoration was supervised by Adrian Lyne. This project was brought to you by STUDIOCANAL and supervised by Delphine Roussel and Jean-Pierre Boiget.

“Lyne’s giddying, unsettling direction conjures up
moments of horrifying hallucinogenic power”
­– Time Out

“A friend, after seeing JACOB’S LADDER, griped
‘I wasn’t afraid of dying — until I saw this movie.”
– Steven Rea, Philadelphia Inquirer

“A bold, powerful psychological horror film”
– Jonathan Rosenbaum, Chicago Reader

“One of Robbins’ finest unheralded performances”
– Austin Chronicle

Atari’s Breakout Beyond Physical Edition Available for Pre-Order

Beginning today, a PlayStation 5 physical edition of Atari’s Breakout Beyond is available to pre-order for $29.99 at Atari.com. Developed by Choice Provisions, Breakout Beyond is a modernized and neon-soaked reimagining of the 1976 classic. Pre-orders will ship with the retail release on December 11.

Delivering an adrenaline-pumping soundtrack, a hoard of new power-ups and dozens original levels, Breakout Beyond takes the franchise to a chaotic new dimension. Unlike the original, the game is played horizontally, challenging players to break their way through bricks, hit special blocks and power through levels. Players can chain combos by playing for longer, ramping up on-screen action and creating something that is truly epic to behold.

Featuring 72 brick-breaking levels, an unlockable endless mode with an online global leaderboard, two-player co-op to enjoy the chaos with a friend and procedural audio and visual effects that ramp up with your combo, Breakout Beyond has something for the thrill seeker in everyone.

Fans can pre-order the physical edition today, and pick up the digital version of Breakout Beyond on Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S and PC via Steam and the Epic Games Store.

Town to City Early Access Launch Trailer

UK-based publisher Kwalee and independent developer Galaxy Grove are delighted to announce the launch of Town to City, a cozy and creative citybuilder from the team behind Station to Station. The game is now available in Early Access on PC via Steam.

Town to City’s Early Access version offers a wealth of content for players to dive into, including:

  • A story-driven campaign with two maps
  • Sandbox mode with five maps
  • Eight city stages and six monuments
  • Over 30 quests to complete

Set in a charming 19th-century world, Town to City lets players create and customise their dream town from scratch. They can place every building, road, and garden exactly where they want, and shape a community that’s truly their own. Town to City lets players play through the story campaign or relax in sandbox mode, building at their own pace whether that means carefully arranging every detail or growing their economy into a thriving city.

To celebrate the launch, a brand new trailer has been released, offering players a detailed look at the game’s vibrant towns, complete with quaint shopfronts, bustling plazas, and cheerful citizens. The trailer also highlights core gameplay features such as population happiness and economic growth, which evolve organically as players add new amenities to their expanding towns.

“We’re incredibly excited to release Town to City! The creativity shown by our demo and beta players has been truly inspiring, and with the community’s feedback we’ve made the game even better. I can’t wait to see what players will build when the game is out, and to keep improving it together!” said Joost van Dongen, Game Director of Town to City.

Turtle Beach Unveils New Designed for Xbox and Nintendo Switch Controllers

Leading gaming accessories maker Turtle Beach Corporation (Nasdaq: TBCH) today unveiled a variety of new Designed for Xbox and Officially Licensed for Nintendo Switch™ gaming controllers. On Xbox and Windows, Turtle Beach has introduced four unique new colorways for the Turtle Beach® Rematch™ Advanced Wired Controller for Xbox. The new colorways feature either glow-in-the-dark or lenticular designs and are named Blue Kitsune, Cotton Candy, Kyoto Bloom, and Dark Cosmos. Also for Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and Windows PC, the Turtle Beach® Afterglow™ Ignite Wired RGB Controller for Xbox goes from a standard matte black appearance to something stunning once it is connected and powered-on. The controller features multiple RGB lighting zones and effects, and a time machine-inspired design to look like no other controller your hands have ever graced.

For gamers on Nintendo Switch systems and Nintendo Switch 2, there’s the new Mario Bricks-themed Turtle Beach®Rematch™ Wireless ControllerSimilar to Turtle Beach’s previously announced Donkey Kong™-themed Rematch Wireless Controller, the new Mario Bricks Rematch Wireless Controller also features a lenticular design that shifts as players move around, showing two bold brick-themed Super Mario™ visuals that add energy and motion to every session.

All six new controllers are available for pre-order today from www.turtlebeach.com and participating retailers and launch October 12, 2025. The new colorways of the Turtle Beach Rematch Advanced Wired Controller for Xbox are available for $39.99|£34.99|€39.99 MSRP. The Turtle Beach Afterglow Ignite Wired RGB Controller for Xbox is available for $49.99|£39.99|€49.99 MSRP. The Turtle Beach Rematch Wireless Controller for Nintendo Switch – Mario Bricks Edition is available for $59.99|£49.99|€59.99 MSRP.

“Our lineup of controllers keeps growing with amazing new choices across multiple platforms,” said Cris Keirn, CEO, Turtle Beach Corporation. “Each of these new controllers offers something distinct, from the phenomenal RGB lighting on the Afterglow Ignite to our newest lenticular model with the fun and creative Mario Bricks Edition.”

Full details for the new Turtle Beach controllers for Xbox and Nintendo Switch are below.

Turtle Beach Rematch Advanced Wireless Controller for Xbox

Ready for a rematch? Upgrade your style with four new standout colorways of the Designed for Xbox Turtle Beach Rematch Advanced Wired Gaming Controller for Xbox and PC. The Blue Kitsune design features flowing fox imagery in soft blue tones, inspired by the mythical shape-shifting fox of Japanese folklore. A brand-new feature for Turtle Beach’s Rematch controllers, once gamers plug the controller into their Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, or Windows PC they can watch the magic come to life. The Blue Kitsune controller lights up automatically, illuminating the design with a vibrant blue glow. The Cotton Candy colorway’s glow-in-the-dark design enhances any gaming setup while delivering top-tier performance and glowing in the dark after exposure to light. And the Kyoto Bloom and Dark Cosmos colorways’ lenticular designs shift as gamers move, revealing bold new looks from different angles, and adding a standout finish to your setup.

The Turtle Beach Rematch Advanced Wired Controller for Xbox and PC features true Hall Effect hair triggers with 2-stops which ensure precision, and mappable quick-action back buttons that provide lightning-fast responses. Stay in control with textured grips, thumbsticks, and triggers for improved accuracy. Built-in D-pad audio controls and a quick mic mute button let you adjust settings on-the-fly. Customize and enhance your gaming experience further with the free Control Hub app. The new Blue Kitsune, Cotton Candy, Kyoto Bloom, and Dark Cosmos colorways of the Turtle Beach Rematch Advanced Wired Controller for Xbox are available for pre-order from www.turtlebeach.com and participating retailers for $39.99/£29.99/€39.99 MSRP and launch Oct. 13, 2025.

Turtle Beach Afterglow Ignite Wired RGB Gaming Controller for Xbox

Brighten your play on Xbox and PC with the Designed for Xbox Turtle Beach Afterglow Ignite Wired RGB Gaming Controller. Its sleek faceplate stays subtle until powered on, revealing a vibrant Time Machine-inspired design with seven lighting zones and four dynamic effects. Gamers can adjust RGB lighting directly on the controller or explore deeper customizations with the Control Hub app. Designed for comfort and precision, the Afterglow Ignite Wired RGB Gaming Controller features true Hall Effect hair triggers with a 2-stop function, dual mappable back buttons, and a 10-foot USB-C cable for uninterrupted play. A built-in 3.5mm headset jack and D-pad audio controls keep you immersed.

Turtle Beach Rematch Wireless Controller – Mario Bricks for Nintendo Switch

Break some bricks with Turtle Beach’s new Mario Bricks Rematch Wireless Controller for Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch Lite, and Nintendo Switch – OLED Model. This controller also works with Nintendo Switch 2. Featuring a lenticular design that shifts as players move, two bold brick-themed Super Mario visuals are revealed that add energy and motion to every session. Built-in motion controls let players steer, jump, and aim with natural precision in games like Mario Kart™ World and Super Mario™ Odyssey. The shifting artwork design responds as you play, creating a more immersive and animated experience. The Turtle Beach Rematch Wireless Gaming Controller – Mario Bricks for Nintendo Switch is available for pre-order for $59.99/£49.99/€59.99 MSRP and launches Oct. 12, 2025.

For more information on the latest Turtle Beach products and accessories, visit www.turtlebeach.com and be sure to follow Turtle Beach on TikTokTwitterInstagram, Facebook and YouTube.

Reimagine Iconic Pacific Park Funhouse Now Open

The masterminds of immersive storytelling and expert production, EPIC Entertainment Group, have designed, built, and produced a slice of Santa Monica’s amusement history with the debut of the all-new Funhouse at Pacific Park on the Santa Monica Pier. Officially opened on Wednesday, September 10, the 2,800-square-foot attraction resurrects the long-lost spirit of the legendary “Toonerville Funhouse” through a modern, spine-tingling lens, just in time for the Halloween season and beyond.

Drawing on their decades of experience creating large-scale themed entertainment and spooky, story-driven spaces across the country, EPIC crafted a fully realized narrative rooted in the Pier’s rich past. The original Toonerville Funhouse first thrilled guests at Ocean Park Pier in the 1920s, later returning at Pacific Ocean Park in 1958. Hidden away for decades, its whimsical-yet-unnerving spirit has now been revived in nine mysterious chambers, each filled with optical illusions, disorienting twists, and delightfully eerie surprises.

“Creating the Funhouse for Pacific Park allowed us to blend nostalgia with new innovations in storytelling,” said Charity Hill, Co-Founder and Executive Producer of EPIC Entertainment Group. “We love digging into history, finding what made people fall in love with these experiences in the first place, and then reinventing them for today’s audiences. With the Funhouse, we’re not just paying homage to Santa Monica’s amusement legacy, we’re creating a whole new chapter that will surprise and thrill guests for years to come.”

Just past Snackville, guests will stumble upon what appears to be an abandoned storage area tucked into the century-old pier. Inside, guests will discover that the Funhouse is far more than a maze of mirrors and tricks. At the heart of its lore lies a sinister pact: Sprinkles the Clown and a mysterious Fortune Teller are in cahoots, luring unsuspecting visitors deeper into the maze and toward their chilling fate in the ice cream freezer. Among its decayed relics lies a sigil granting entry into a labyrinth of curiosities, including nine distinct rooms such as Mirror Madness, Puppet Master, Gumball Glazy, and Vanilla Chill. Visitors may even come face-to-face with the mischievous Sprinkles the Clown as they attempt to escape the attraction’s disorienting paths.

For EPIC, the project is another example of the company’s ability to transform a client’s vision into reality: bridging history, theatrical design, and immersive production to deliver unforgettable guest experiences. Known for designing and producing some of the most imaginative live events, seasonal attractions, and brand activations across the country, EPIC once again proves its expertise in blending narrative with environment.

With a client roster that includes Hotel del Coronado, Crayola, Hersheypark, Ritz-Carlton, Fairchild Tropical Botanical Gardens, and now the Santa Monica Pier, EPIC Entertainment Group has become a trusted creative force for destination brands and legacy properties. The team is credited with elevating Dark Harbor at the Queen Mary into one of Southern California’s most acclaimed Halloween attractions and continues to play a major role in Hersheypark’s Dark Nights, managing everything from costume and makeup to stage and talent.

Whether reimagining seasonal events, developing immersive worlds, or producing large-scale spectacles, EPIC consistently delivers bold creative design and world-class production that transform spaces into unforgettable guest experiences. For more information about Epic Entertainment Group, visit EpicEntertainmentGroup.com and follow on Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn.