This Mexican Amusement Park Just Opened a Cantinflas Virtual Reality Ride – Remezcla (blog)

Cantinflas, one of the most iconic Mexican figures of the 20th century, just got a 21st century makeover to help shed light on that countrys long history. Wearing his signature ensemble (low-waisted baggy pants, white undershirt, red knotted kerchief) and sporting his world-famous mustache, Mario Morenos comic character is starring in a new virtual reality (VR) project from the animation studio behind theLa leyendafranchise.

nima Estudios partnered withVentura Entertainment to develop the new VR ride which opened to the public just last month at the Selva Mgica amusment park. Titled Cantinflas presenta: La Mquina del Tiempo (Cantinflas presents: The Time Machine), the new attraction takes viewers after strapping on a pair of VR goggles on a train ride through Mexicos long-storied history with none other than the Mexican Charlie Chaplin as their trusty guide, in animated form.

Jos C. Garca de Letona, nimas COO, was effusive in celebrating this foray into VR. As our first virtual reality project, he said, we had the amazing opportunity to work in such a different and powerful medium and explore its many possibilities, having the short feature such an emblematic character as Cantinflas is an honor by itself. The whole experience and the trust placed in us by Ventura Entertainment makes us very proud and thankful. The seven-minute ride promises to be fun for the entire family, equally entertaining and informative for those eager to see Mexico through Cantinflas eyes.

You can experience Cantinflas presenta: La Mquina del Tiempo at the Selva Mgica Amusement Park in Guadalajara, Mexico.

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