Race Through NY Starring Jimmy Fallon

[mike.marty]

So why is he being set up for mocap?

Probably for the same reason the F&F people were mocapped

 

[Gillman]

What an expensive looking setup that appears to be. What is that location? Those ellipsoidals on the wall appear permanent, like a theater or a studio.

It looks to me like the stage used for SNL.

 

[King_K.]

It looks to me like the stage used for SNL.

Yep, it's the stage area. Which is great to see, being a huge SNL fan.

 

[darkridelover]

It's the left column of the SNL stage!

Jimmy Fallon posted a picture on Instagram of him doing work on the ride. Apparently Industrial Light & Magic is also involved.

 

[Cole]

So weird, the F&F actors looked like video game characters. Wonder if jimmy Fallon will have a gross cgi body too. He's also riding a go kart, idk if this is just a segment of the ride or not but it doesn't seem like we're gonna go soarin

 

[darkridelover]

So weird, the F&F actors looked like video game characters. Wonder if jimmy Fallon will have a gross cgi body too. He's also riding a go kart, idk if this is just a segment of the ride or not but it doesn't seem like we're gonna go soarin

It wouldn't be out of the realm of possibility that this is a comedy bit and that he's making fun of the way movies are made. I say that because motion capture like this is usually done with green screen on a sound stage and not in the middle of a famous SNL set at 30 Rock down the hall from where the Tonight Show tapes.

 

[UNIrd]

Yup, instantly recognized the SNL set. I hope this confirms their involvement.

 

[Teebin]

Thanks everyone!

 

[rhino4evr]

how could they have a 30 rock based ride and NOT include SNL?

 

[JawsVictim]

how could they have a 30 rock based ride and NOT include SNL?

Or the show 30 Rock! I would love a Tracy Morgan cameo.

 

[rhino4evr]

well "30 Rock" the show has been over for a few years now. By the time the ride opens, it will be mostly forgotten by the masses. (sadly).

 

[Mad Dog]

well "30 Rock" the show has been over for a few years now. By the time the ride opens, it will be mostly forgotten by the masses. (sadly).

It was mostly forgotten by the masses when it was on the air.:bored: It's ratings were usually dismal. But I liked the show. Great writing and a good cast. I'd like to see Tina & Tracy make appearances on the Fallon attraction.

 

[Scott W.]

Jimmy Fallon posted a picture on Instagram of him doing work on the ride. Apparently Industrial Light & Magic is also involved.

 

[GadgetGuru]

On one hand, I'm excited that ILM is involved. Can't do much better in the effects world.

On the other hand, the mo-cap worries me. I'm assuming that they're mocapping for the same reason that mo-capped F&F. A large, curved screen where you need a consistent effect from every vantage point. F&F looked like CG hell and I'm praying that Fallon doesn't end up the same way.

 

[Cole]

This could seriously be uncanny valley territory. The thought of a polar express like jimmy Fallon sends shivers down my spine....good lord

 

[rhino4evr]

It was mostly forgotten by the masses when it was on the air.:bored: It's ratings were usually dismal. But I liked the show. Great writing and a good cast. I'd like to see Tina & Tracy make appearances on the Fallon attraction.

30 Rock was probably the best original sitcom NBC produced since Seinfeld. Just my opinion.

 

[Mad Dog]

30 Rock was probably the best original sitcom NBC produced since Seinfeld. Just my opinion.

Yes, I strongly agree. I loved the show. Could never figure why it didn't find a significant audience.

 

[rhino4evr]

Yes, I strongly agree. I loved the show. Could never figure why it didn't find a significant audience.

it was way too smart, and snarky for middle America.

 

[JungleSkip]

30 Rock was probably the best original sitcom NBC produced since Seinfeld. Just my opinion.

Parks and Rec was WAY better than 30 Rock, IMO, but 30 Rock was still great

 

[rhino4evr]

Parks and Rec was great, but It never got over the "Office Spin-off" category to me. I know a lot of people will say Community was great too..but I was personally never a fan.

Huge fan of Tina Fey, and pretty much everything she does.