Peacock bringing chariot races to Comic-Con
Source | Peacock |
Date | 7/10/2024 |
| Summary | Peacock will be hosting a Circus Maximus activation at San Diego Comic-Con where guests can enter a betting tavern, join a faction, and cheer their chariot to victory. |
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 Step inside the betting tavern, join one of the coveted factions and experience the adrenaline thrill of the chariot race itself. Inspired by the new Original series, Peacock’s in-world activation will bring the ancient “Circus Maximus” to life right in the Gaslamp District. Upon entry, guests will be divided into the 5 factions from the show and given the chance to whip a pair of reins to power their team’s chariot to victory. The activation will be open for the full duration of San Diego Comic-Con, Thursday, July 25 - 28. To reserve your place and bypass lines, please register at peacockthechariotrace.com. Tickets are available at no cost. Guests who have not pre-registered can join the standby line with limited entrance availability. WHEN: Thursday, July 25 - Sunday, July 28 HOURS:
WHERE: 170 Sixth Ave, San Diego, CA 92101
BEHIND-THE-ACTION OF PEACOCK’S GLADIATOR EPIC THOSE ABOUT TO DIE Dive into the Roman Empire's explosive intersection of sports, politics, and dynasties as featured in Those About To Diewith an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at the making of the Peacock series alongside executive producer/director Roland Emmerich and stars Iwan Rheon, Sara Martins, Moe Hashim, Jojo Macari, and Dimitri Leonidas. WHEN: 3:00 - 4:00 PM PT
PEACOCK AND NBC ARE ENSURING FANS DON’T MISS A MOMENT OF THE HISTORIC PARIS OLYMPICS OPENING CEREMONY WITH A LIVESTREAM AT SAN DIEGO COMIC-CON Set in Ancient Rome, the new Peacock Original series Those About to Die takes audiences back to the origins of arena sports. Just as guests will have the opportunity to experience the thrill of a chariot race for themselves at Peacock’s fan activation at San Diego Comic-Con, the 2024 Olympic Games will begin in Paris, France. To kick off this fortuitous moment and bridge live-action sports from the past with the present, Peacock and NBC will stunt the Opening Ceremony on Friday morning, July 26th with a public viewing using a 20x30 foot digital board to livestream Peacock’s feed. The excitement will kick off with an Ancient Roman-dressed band playing Olympic-inspired fanfare tunes marching through the Gaslamp District. The band will arrive at Peacock’s activation footprint, in front of the "Circus Maximus," just in time for the Ceremony to begin, drawing in passersby along the way. The full duration of the Opening Ceremony will be live-streamed, from 10:30am PT - 3pm PT. WHEN: July 26th, 10:30am - 3:00pm PT
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