Fans can immerse themselves in Warner Bros. Pictures’ latest films, Wonka and Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom, with Lightricks’ revolutionary proprietary immersive technology.
November 30, 2023 - JERUSALEM and NEW YORK - Lightricks, the leading platform behind the popular photo and video editing apps Facetune, Photoleap, and Videoleap, today announced a partnership with Warner Bros. to promote the upcoming Warner Bros. Pictures films, Wonka and Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom. Through the partnership, fans can leverage Lightricks’ proprietary immersive technology capabilities for an interactive experience that transports them directly into the respective worlds of Wonka and Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom.
“Our proprietary technology gives people the power to turn ideas from their imagination into a reality, and we’re thrilled to create Wonka and Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom templates that not only promote the films, but also engage fans and give them an opportunity to fully immerse themselves in the film as if they are in Willy Wonka’s world, or on an epic Aquaman deep-sea adventure .” - Zeev Farbman, CEO and Co-Founder of Lightricks.
Fans can embark on a heroic underwater journey by simply taking a selfie or uploading an existing portrait, then transforming themselves into an Atlantean hero from Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom with Selfies or imagining themselves underwater using Photoleap’s Scenes feature. Or, they can use Videoleap’s Before & After template or Infinite Zoom feature to insert themselves into an Aquaman and The Lost Kingdom clip that takes them from reality to underwater in just seconds.
To step into a world of pure imagination and dive into the magic of Wonka’s world, fans can create Wonka-inspired make-up looks using Facetune’s Makeup, imagine themselves as Wonka in a bright, colorful setting using Photoleap’s Filters, or they can create before and after videos using Videoleap to dive into a world of magical candy themes.
“We are continuously looking for new ways for audiences to interact and engage with our movies, and Lightricks has built powerful tools that create captivating and personalized experiences. We are excited to partner with Lightricks in providing these unique customized opportunities of engagement for the fans of Wonka and Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom.” - Cameron Curtis, EVP, Worldwide Digital Marketing, Warner Bros. Pictures.
Lightricks has seen an average of more than 100,000 installs every week since introducing new generating tools to Photoleap in August 2022. With access on mobile devices, Lightricks makes this technology easily accessible to all and is ecstatic to offer movie-specific templates to fans to show the endless possibilities its immersive technology can offer to bring ideas to life.
About Lightricks
Lightricks is a pioneer in innovative technology that bridges the gap between imagination and creation. With a mission to push the limits of technology to reimagine the way creators and brands express themselves, the company brings a unique blend of cutting-edge academic research and design to every user experience.
Lightricks’ photo and video editing tools offer endless possibilities and inspiration, while the company’s creator services provide content creators the ability to monetize their work and offer brands opportunities to scale their content through tailored creator partnerships. Lightricks’ suite of content creation apps has more than 680 million downloads worldwide.
With four international offices, and backers including Goldman Sachs Asset Management, Insight Partners, Greycroft, ClalTech, and Viola Ventures, Lightricks continues to empower creators from the moment inspiration strikes.
About Wonka
Based on the extraordinary character at the center of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, Roald Dahl’s most iconic children’s book and one of the best-selling children’s books of all time, “Wonka” tells the wondrous story of how the world’s greatest inventor, magician and chocolate-maker became the beloved Willy Wonka we know today.
From Paul King, writer/director of the “Paddington” films, David Heyman, producer of “Harry Potter,” “Gravity,” “Fantastic Beasts” and “Paddington,” and producers Alexandra Derbyshire (the “Paddington” films, “Jurassic World: Dominion”) and Luke Kelly (“Roald Dahl’s The Witches”), comes an intoxicating mix of magic and music, mayhem and emotion, all told with fabulous heart and humor. Starring Timothée Chalamet in the title role, this irresistibly vivid and inventive big screen spectacle will introduce audiences to a young Willy Wonka, chock-full of ideas and determined to change the world one delectable bite at a time—proving that the best things in life begin with a dream, and if you’re lucky enough to meet Willy Wonka, anything is possible.
Starring alongside Chalamet are Calah Lane, Emmy and Peabody Award winner Keegan-Michael Key, Paterson Joseph, Matt Lucas, Mathew Baynton, Oscar nominee Sally Hawkins, Rowan Atkinson, Jim Carter, with Oscar winner Olivia Colman and Hugh Grant. The film also stars Natasha Rothwell, Rich Fulcher, Rakhee Thakrar, Tom Davis and Kobna Holdbrook-Smith.
Simon Farnaby & Paul King wrote the screenplay, based on a story by King and characters created by Roald Dahl. Michael Siegel, Cate Adams, Rosie Alison and Tim Wellspring are serving as executive producers. King’s behind-the-scenes creative team includes director of photography Chung-Hoon Chung, Oscar-nominated production designer Nathan Crowley, editor Mark Everson, Oscar-winning costume designer Lindy Hemming and composer Joby Talbot. Neil Hannon of the band The Divine Comedy is writing original songs for the film.
Warner Bros. Pictures Presents, in Association with Village Roadshow Pictures, a Heyday Films Production, a Paul King Confection, “Wonka,” set to open in theaters and in IMAX internationally beginning 6 December 2023 and in North America on December 15, 2023; it will be distributed worldwide by Warner Bros. Pictures.
About Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom
Director James Wan and Aquaman himself, Jason Momoa—along with Patrick Wilson, Amber Heard, Yahya Abdul-Mateen II and Nicole Kidman—return in the sequel to the highest-grossing DC film of all time: “Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom.”
Having failed to defeat Aquaman the first time, Black Manta, still driven by the need to avenge his father’s death, will stop at nothing to take Aquaman down once and for all. This time Black Manta is more formidable than ever before, wielding the power of the mythic Black Trident, which unleashes an ancient and malevolent force. To defeat him, Aquaman will turn to his imprisoned brother Orm, the former King of Atlantis, to forge an unlikely alliance. Together, they must set aside their differences in order to protect their kingdom and save Aquaman’s family, and the world, from irreversible destruction.
All returning to the roles they originated, Jason Momoa plays Arthur Curry/Aquaman, now balancing his duties as both the King of Atlantis and a new father; Patrick Wilson is Orm, Aquaman’s half-brother and his nemesis, who must now step into a new role as his brother’s reluctant ally; Amber Heard is Mera, Atlantis’ Queen and mother of the heir to the throne; Yahya Abdul-Mateen II is Black Manta, committed more than ever to avenge his father’s death by destroying Aquaman, his family and Atlantis; and Nicole Kidman as Atlanna, a fierce leader and mother with the heart of a warrior. Also reprising their roles are Dolph Lundgren as King Nereus and Randall Park as Dr. Stephen Shin.
Directed by Wan, “Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom” is produced by Peter Safran, Wan and Rob Cowan. The executive producers are Galen Vaisman and Walter Hamada. The screenplay is by David Leslie Johnson-McGoldrick, from a story by James Wan & David Leslie Johnson-McGoldrick and Jason Momoa & Thomas Pa’a Sibbett, based on characters from DC, Aquaman created by Paul Norris and Mort Weisinger.
Joining Wan behind-the-camera is his sterling team of “Aquaman” artisans: director of photography Don Burgess, production designer Bill Brzeski, editor Kirk Morri, composer Rupert Gregson-Williams and music supervisor is Michelle Silverman. Visual effects supervisor Nick Davis and costume designer Richard Sale also join.
Warner Bros. Pictures Presents An Atomic Monster / A Peter Safran Production of A James Wan Film, “Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom,” set to open in theaters internationally beginning 20 December 2023 and in North America on December 22, 2023; it will be distributed worldwide by Warner Bros. Pictures.
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