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October 22, 2013December 15, 2023

Improv Everywhere: The Matrix in Real Life

The Matrix In Real Life – Movies In Real Life (Episode 4)

For our latest mission we sent Neo from the Matrix into Macy”s in New York City to shop for a new “man dress.” As Neo talked to a confused sales associate in the mens suits department, over 30 “Agent Smith” clones suddenly appeared, pouring out of elevators and escalators surrounding the area. An entirely unauthorized slow motion battle ensued, similar to the famous fight scene in The Matrix Reloaded. It”s the Matrix sequel you”ve always wanted: Macy”s Reloaded.

This project is part of our new series, Movies in Real Life. Every Tuesday, we”re releasing a new video that brings an iconic movie moment to life in the real world.

Created and Directed by Charlie Todd / Produced by: Deverge / Music by Tyler Walker

Improv Everywhere: Lord of the Rings In Real Life

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Lord of the Rings In Real Life – Movies In Real Life (Episode 3)

For our latest mission we recreated the famous “You shall not pass!” scene from The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring, placing Gandalf the Grey on Central Park”s iconic Bow Bridge. Rather than facing off against a Balrog as he did on the Bridge of Khazad-dà»m, this time Gandalf faced an even more daunting foe, Central Park tourists. The tourists proved to be too powerful for Gandalf, as nearly every one was able to successfully pass.

Created and Directed by Charlie Todd / Produced by: Deverge / Music by Tyler Walker

Improv Everywhere: Indiana Jones in Real Life

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Indiana Jones In Real Life – Movies In Real Life (Episode 2)

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For our latest mission we recreated the famous boulder chase scene from Indiana Jones and Raiders of the Lost Ark in New York”s Central Park. A man dressed as Indiana Jones ran through the park with the golden idol as he was chased by a man in an enormous custom-built boulder costume. The chase started in Central Park”s Ramble, a wooded area that resembles the location from the film. The chase continued through more populated parts of the park, surprising tourists and sun-bathing New Yorkers alike. The project ended with Indy attempting to return the idol to the American Museum of Natural History.

This project is part of our new series, Movies in Real Life. Every Tuesday, we”re releasing a new video that brings an iconic movie moment to life in the real world.

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October 1, 2013December 15, 2023

Improv Everywhere: Rocky in Real Life

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Rocky in Real Life – Movies in Real Life (Episode 2)

For our latest mission we traveled to Philadelphia to recreate Rocky”s epic run in real life.

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The video takes inspiration from the training montages in both Rocky and Rocky II, and the final sequence includes a mob of 100 kids between the ages of 8 and 15 running with Rocky up the steps of the Philadelphia Museum of Art.

This project is the first in our new series, Movies in Real Life. Every Tuesday this fall, we”re releasing a new video that brings an iconic movie moment to life in the real world. The series is created in the style of our 2010 Star Wars and Ghostbusters videos.

Mission report with more photos.

Created and Directed by Charlie Todd, Produced by: Deverge, Music by Tyler Walker, Cast: Dan Black as Rocky.

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June 6, 2013December 15, 2023

Improv Everywhere: Mp3 Experiment Ten – Save The Date – 2013

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The Mp3 Experiment Ten will take place on Sunday, July 14 at locations to be announced near the South Street Seaport in Manhattan. To accommodate demand and prevent over-crowding, we are staging the Mp3 Experiment TWICE this year. It will take place at both 3 PM and 7 PM. Save the date! This event, as always, is free and open to all. For details, visit this site

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