Seven VR projects nominated for 2018 Emmy Awards

Seven virtual reality projects have been nominated for the 2018 Emmy Awards, marking a significant milestone for VR in mainstream entertainment. The nominations span categories Outstanding Original Interactive Program and Outstanding Creative Achievement in Interactive Media Within a Scripted Program, as no dedicated VR category exists yet. The nominees include Google's "Back to the Moon," an interactive 360-degree video celebrating Georges Méliès; "Blade Runner 2049: Memory Lab" by Oculus; Disney Pixar's "Coco VR" for Oculus Rift and Samsung Gear; NASA's "Grand Finale at Saturn" featuring Cassini spacecraft footage; "Spider-Man Homecoming VR Experience" for PlayStation VR, Oculus Rift, and HTC Vive; "Rick and Morty: Virtual Rick-ality" by Owlchemy Labs; and "Silicon Valley: Inside the Hacker Hostel" based on the HBO series. The Emmy ceremony is scheduled for September 17, 2018.