Apple TV has officially claimed a spot in the history books, setting a new Guinness World Record for the tallest aerial display of a fictional character formed by drones. The record-breaking event, held over the weekend in Los Angeles, was part of a massive promotional push for the second season of the sci-fi hit Monarch: Legacy of Monsters.
Using a fleet of 3,000 drones, the 12-minute spectacular transformed the night sky above the Hollywood Forever Cemetery into a towering battlefield. The display featured 3D recreations of Godzilla, King Kong, and a brand-new antagonist known as “Titan X.” At its peak, the drone-formed Godzilla reached nearly 500 feet (152 metres) in height, which is taller than the Statue of Liberty.
A Cinematic Takeover of the City
The event was far from a standard light show. The production, designed in collaboration with creative agency Heads in the Sky, integrated pyrodrones to simulate Godzilla’s iconic atomic breath. The entire display occupied roughly 1,000 square feet, the equivalent of three football fields, and was visible to residents up to about 5 km away.
Series stars Kurt Russell and Wyatt Russell were on hand to witness the event, which was set to a custom score by the show’s composer, Leopold Ross. This high-profile stunt signals Apple’s aggressive marketing strategy as the streaming service gears up for a busy March product launch window.
What to Expect in Season 2
The second season of Monarch: Legacy of Monsters picks up with the world still reeling from the discovery of Titans. The new episodes are expected to delve deeper into the origins of the mysterious Titan X and the ongoing struggle of the Monarch organization.
Fans won’t have to wait long to see these monsters back on the small screen. The first episode of the new season premieres globally this Friday, February 27, on Apple TV, with new episodes releasing weekly through May.
Check out the video below to see the drones in action according to Apple’s video:
But here’s an even better video shared by Concerts & Conversations, which lasts about 8 minutes long:
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