Regarding archival footage of houses: I have no knowledge of official filming taking place in a house with performers, except in 2002. While Universal may have that footage, it’s not theirs to distribute since Art of the Scare isn’t theirs. If they’re filming with performers now, it’s a fairly recent thing. To be honest, any archival footage of houses likely started in the last few years. I suspect any walkthroughs to be from this year’s houses as teases for next year. And there likely won’t be performers.
(Performing with a professional film crew coming through the house is such a colosal pain.)
I think it’s smart to look at 2010 and the VIP Lounge. This whole thing is likely that, only online. I don’t think there will be a lot of commentary though. Mike is longer with A&D, so trotting him out sends mixed messages. Patrick and Murdy, who have both been “faces” for the event, were furloughed. That leaves Blake, who is strictly streets, and Charles who has never really put himself forward in a big way.
I don’t know what it’s going to be. I kinda hope it’s a massive asset dump myself. But I think it’ll be heavily curated with a bunch of stuff most hardcore fans already have passing knowledge of.