Thorpe Park | Derren Brown's Ghost Train | VR Attraction
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Lofty
CF Legend
Re: WC16 | Thorpe Park | New ??? for 2016
Alex23 is correct. With this type of marketing, you don't need to be so obvious. Actually broadcasting a logo as part of it would bring the horror and misery element down and rather 'obvious'. Sometimes keeping the secrecy of a project truly works.
As an example, look at the 'viral' type of advertisements that showcase the new shows on Channel 4, they don't tell you what the project is, just a hashtag if anything and it works perfectly for them. As human beings, we love the unknown and find it mesmerising.
Alex23 is correct. With this type of marketing, you don't need to be so obvious. Actually broadcasting a logo as part of it would bring the horror and misery element down and rather 'obvious'. Sometimes keeping the secrecy of a project truly works.
As an example, look at the 'viral' type of advertisements that showcase the new shows on Channel 4, they don't tell you what the project is, just a hashtag if anything and it works perfectly for them. As human beings, we love the unknown and find it mesmerising.
Howie
Donkey in a hat
Re: WC16 | Thorpe Park | New ??? for 2016
Is it 5 people standing in a row, or is it a section of railway track?
This latest teaser does appear to confirm the rumours that we will indeed be going on some sort of train journey (the clip of the subway train, the language being used in the promotion - 'get on board', 'derail the mind' etc..) but I'm still clueless as to the significance of the dolls.
You gotta admit though, that teaser is pretty creepy...
elephant58 said:
Is it 5 people standing in a row, or is it a section of railway track?
This latest teaser does appear to confirm the rumours that we will indeed be going on some sort of train journey (the clip of the subway train, the language being used in the promotion - 'get on board', 'derail the mind' etc..) but I'm still clueless as to the significance of the dolls.
You gotta admit though, that teaser is pretty creepy...
Re: WC16 | Thorpe Park | New ??? for 2016
The advertising in that style isn't really aimed at being that effective 'in person' - you're not aiming at the people actually on the Tube seeing the dolls.
You're aiming at the people that then see the videos of creepy dolls on Facebook and in the media where it is largely pushed that it's for Thorpe's new ride.
They've got in newspapers and across social media for the price of what, a few costumes and a couple of travelcards - brilliant IMO.
The advertising in that style isn't really aimed at being that effective 'in person' - you're not aiming at the people actually on the Tube seeing the dolls.
You're aiming at the people that then see the videos of creepy dolls on Facebook and in the media where it is largely pushed that it's for Thorpe's new ride.
They've got in newspapers and across social media for the price of what, a few costumes and a couple of travelcards - brilliant IMO.
pitchnoir
Mega Poster
Re: WC16 | Thorpe Park | New ??? for 2016
Could this be a rendering of the internals for some of the new ride?
its a link to an image on FB the page page is for a company called Scruffy dog design, who have designed and built a number of aesthetics for a number of the parks, eg new Madagascar stuff for the chessi hotel etc
https://www.facebook.com/scruffydogltd/ ... =3&theater
Could this be a rendering of the internals for some of the new ride?
its a link to an image on FB the page page is for a company called Scruffy dog design, who have designed and built a number of aesthetics for a number of the parks, eg new Madagascar stuff for the chessi hotel etc
https://www.facebook.com/scruffydogltd/ ... =3&theater
GuyWithAStick
Captain Basic
Re: WC16 | Thorpe Park | New ??? for 2016
^Looks like a nice gift shop, if anything. The spire thing might be some theming, or a really well-themed shelf.
^Looks like a nice gift shop, if anything. The spire thing might be some theming, or a really well-themed shelf.
JoshC.
Strata Poster
Re: WC16 | Thorpe Park | New ??? for 2016
I'm 99% certain that this isn't for WC16 and is just for some random shop.
However, Scruffy Dog have confirmed they are working on WC16 (which is good to hear; they've been responsible for a lot of theming at Thorpe recently, from all the scare mazes for the past couple of years, I'm a Celeb and the Shark stuff around and in the Dome
).
I'm 99% certain that this isn't for WC16 and is just for some random shop.
However, Scruffy Dog have confirmed they are working on WC16 (which is good to hear; they've been responsible for a lot of theming at Thorpe recently, from all the scare mazes for the past couple of years, I'm a Celeb and the Shark stuff around and in the Dome
).
Re: WC16 | Thorpe Park | New ??? for 2016
In a previous post, they posted this: https://www.facebook.com/scruffydogltd/ ... 86/?type=3
Like Robbie said, it looks more like a library and is probably related to that "school" project in the link I posted. But who knows? *makes spooky wooooo sound*
In a previous post, they posted this: https://www.facebook.com/scruffydogltd/ ... 86/?type=3
Like Robbie said, it looks more like a library and is probably related to that "school" project in the link I posted. But who knows? *makes spooky wooooo sound*
Re: WC16 | Thorpe Park | New ??? for 2016
Literally all those things listed are ****.
The scare attractions this last year being particularly abysmal.
JoshC. said:I'm 99% certain that this isn't for WC16 and is just for some random shop.
However, Scruffy Dog have confirmed they are working on WC16 (which is good to hear; they've been responsible for a lot of theming at Thorpe recently, from all the scare mazes for the past couple of years, I'm a Celeb and the Shark stuff around and in the Dome
Literally all those things listed are ****.
The scare attractions this last year being particularly abysmal.
Jordanovichy
Credit Whore 2016
Re: WC16 | Thorpe Park | New ??? for 2016
Yeah this news doesn't excite me at all, The Big Flop, which was, I believe the only scare attraction they did at Thorpe this year, last year was just disappointing. Let's hope they are better this time round!
Yeah this news doesn't excite me at all, The Big Flop, which was, I believe the only scare attraction they did at Thorpe this year, last year was just disappointing. Let's hope they are better this time round!
JoshC.
Strata Poster
Re: WC16 | Thorpe Park | New ??? for 2016
Scruffy Dog have been involved with all the Lionsgate mazes (except BWP since it has no theming), as well as Studio 13, Big Top and Containment. Big Top is not one of their best, but I think the other mazes are well themed for the most part, and do have some nice set pieces. It's just a shame that in many cases, you don't get the time to actually appreciate it.
I was under the impression that they were of a reasonable price for the level of work they produce, so it's interesting to hear someone with industry experience mention about overly priced figures.
Scruffy Dog have been involved with all the Lionsgate mazes (except BWP since it has no theming), as well as Studio 13, Big Top and Containment. Big Top is not one of their best, but I think the other mazes are well themed for the most part, and do have some nice set pieces. It's just a shame that in many cases, you don't get the time to actually appreciate it.
I was under the impression that they were of a reasonable price for the level of work they produce, so it's interesting to hear someone with industry experience mention about overly priced figures.
silenthillXD
Hyper Poster
Re: WC16 | Thorpe Park | New ??? for 2016
Something worth noting, we may have a potential reveal date coming up very soon. All speculation, but Derren Brown posted that his new TV show is being aired on the 12th of January. Seems like a perfect opportunity to start putting out some adverts for the ride. Also keep in mind this is the exact same date as the Alton Towers reveal.
Anyone else think this could be a possible release date of more info?
Something worth noting, we may have a potential reveal date coming up very soon. All speculation, but Derren Brown posted that his new TV show is being aired on the 12th of January. Seems like a perfect opportunity to start putting out some adverts for the ride. Also keep in mind this is the exact same date as the Alton Towers reveal.
Anyone else think this could be a possible release date of more info?
SaiyanHajime
CF Legend
Re: WC16 | Thorpe Park | New ??? for 2016
Same date as Alton reveal? As in the Science Museum one?
Same date as Alton reveal? As in the Science Museum one?