A Look at AMC Networks’ Anne Rice Immortal Universe Fan Experience & Activation at San Diego Comic-Con

Written by John Edward Betancourt

All Photos of the Anne Rice Immortal Universe and Activation Courtesy of Shutterstock for AMC Networks.

This piece was written during the 2023 WGA and SAG-AFTRA strikes. Without the labor of the writers and actors currently on strike, the series and exhibit being covered here wouldn’t exist.
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One of the best parts of going to a comic convention in this day and age, is being able to see all the incredible exhibits that various companies set up. Simply because studios, and gaming companies, go all out in creating an immersive experience for the fans. Where the world they love and adore comes to life, and that really does put a smile on our faces and gives us plenty to snap pictures of and talk about with our friends and it just so happens, that AMC Networks assembled an amazing one for this year’s San Diego Comic-Con.

For yesterday, the Anne Rice Immortal Universe Experience and Activation opened up at SDCC, wherein fans of Interview with the Vampire were able to experience recreated locations from the show, complete with characters, interactive exhibits and so much more. And well… since not everyone is in San Diego right now enjoying the convention or might be there and may not be aware of this event, AMC Networks was kind enough to supply us, with photos from day one at the Immortal Universe Experience, and some details on the event and its SDCC schedule. To grace those who cannot make it with its wonder and help those on site … to take part in a magnificent immersive experience.

‘On Wednesday, July 19, AMC Networks kicked off San Diego Comic-Con with a special preview night of a new Anne Rice Immortal Universe fan experience and activation inspired by the network’s critically acclaimed series Anne Rice’s Interview with the Vampire ​and Anne Rice’s Mayfair Witches.
 
The Hilton Gaslamp Terrace was transformed into “The Street of Immortality,” a New Orleans-inspired immersive experience, which features several photo and video opportunities along the route, including iconic locations from Interview with the Vampire such as Hotel Iberville and Nawlins Records. Attendees can tour the street, collect exclusive souvenirs and premiums, and enjoy “The Elixir of Immortality,” a limited-edition mocktail presented by POM Wonderful.
 
The activation is free and for all ages, and will be open to the public on Thursday, July 20, Friday, July 21 and Saturday, July 22 from 11:00am – 7:00pm PT. 

About AMC Networks
AMC Networks (Nasdaq: AMCX) is a global entertainment company known for its popular and critically acclaimed content. Its brands include targeted streaming services AMC+, Acorn TV, Shudder, Sundance Now, ALLBLK, and the newest addition to its targeted streaming portfolio, the anime-focused HIDIVE streaming service, in addition to AMC, BBC AMERICA (operated through a joint venture with BBC Studios), IFC, SundanceTV, WE tv and IFC Films. AMC Studios, the Company’s in-house studio, production and distribution operation, is behind some of the biggest titles and brands known to a global audience, including The Walking Dead, the Anne Rice catalog and the Agatha Christie library. The Company also operates AMC Networks International, its international programming business, and 25/7 Media, its production services business.’

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