Cosm, a global technology company that builds end-to-end solutions for immersive experiences, has announced a new partnership with Moonraker VFX, an Emmy-winning visual effects studio located in Bristol, UK, to expand its Premium Media Program.
This program, designed for CX System LED domes and dome theatres running Digistar, is now adding Moonraker VFX’s lunar expedition, Moonbase: The Next Step, to its list of exclusive, award-winning immersive shows.
Moonraker VFX is the third fulldome studio to partner on the Premium Media Program, building on Cosm’s existing partnerships with two acclaimed producers, Cosmic Picture and the American Museum of Natural History, to include a wider range of inspirational and educational films.
Cosm will further develop its partner network of fulldome producers contributing to the Program, expand its library with family-friendly science, entertainment, and educational films, and introduce new, exclusive original productions by Cosm Studios.
An immersive lunar journey
Moonbase: The Next Step is a 20-minute-long immersive journey that explores the science and technology behind a daring 250,000-mile lunar mission through hostile conditions, including reduced gravity, extreme temperatures, and toxic dust.
“As demand for high-quality, immersive content grows, we’re partnering with top-tier studios to deliver immersive learning experiences that resonate with global audiences and align with our partners’ missions,” says Neil Carty, VP and head of Cosm Studios at Cosm.
“We’re proud to welcome Moonraker VFX – a proven creative force in educational fulldome storytelling – into the Program, adding their beautifully crafted production Moonbase to our growing catalog.
“This partnership reflects our continued investment in building a trusted ecosystem of world-class producers and delivering high-impact, mission-aligned content that helps our science and education partners evolve their programming and captivate new audiences.”
As Moonraker’s second immersive experience in the Program, following Inside Pop Art— a Cosm Studios Original that first premiered in Cosm venues—Moonbase offers audiences a grand adventure to experience the vastness of the moon itself. With humanity’s inevitable return to the Moon, Moonbase tells a story of human ambition, pushing scientific and technological boundaries in this stunning lunar journey.
“We created ‘Moonbase: The Next Step’ to bring audiences as close as possible to the wonder, challenge, and scale of returning to the Moon,” says Jon Grafton, Moonraker co-founder.
“From the outset, our goal was not only to capture the immense beauty of the lunar environment but also to tell the very human story of survival and innovation that will make a permanent presence there possible. Partnering with Cosm allows us to extend that experience to a global audience through their extensive science and education network.
“We’re thrilled to collaborate on this next chapter—together inspiring curiosity, sparking imagination, and connecting people to the future of space exploration.”
Innovative and customised programming
Cosm’s Premium Media Program offers a proven collection of over 50 high-quality immersive films, helping participants expand their audiences and community reach with innovative and customised programming. Instead of a costly, long-term license for a single film, participants can choose and rotate four or more films each year, ensuring ongoing engagement, inspiration, and repeat visits.
Cosm is dedicated to delivering innovative immersive experiences and content to audiences worldwide, supporting over 700 planetariums across the globe.
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