Aardman is to launch a Shaun the Sheep video in VR, entitled “Shaun the Sheep Movie Barn VR”, and joins a handful of other international children’s brands who have made VR content available to fans including Star Wars and Adventure Time. The free app will be available from Google Play and the Apple App Store and viewable through light mobile headsets, such as Google Cardboard.
It has been reported that by 2018 the total number of active VR users is expected to reach 171 million, so to respond to the increasing demand for family-friendly VR, the studio was keen to develop this VR video. This is claimed to be the first family VR theatre experience to have fully rendered CG animated characters, allowing fans to experience the world of Shaun the Sheep in immersive 3D. Users can interact with Shaun, Shirley and Timmy, with future updates planned including even more Mossy Bottom favourites.
“Shaun the Sheep Movie Barn VR” will also showcase exclusive content from the studio, such as film trailers and fun animated shorts which will screen ahead of classic episodes.
Shaun the Sheep Soft Toy is coming to VR!
