Pathbender Media Holdings Announces Portal TVCITY, A New Immersive Entertainment Destination Opening November 6 in Los Angeles

Located at the Iconic Television City Studios, The Venue Will Debut with Excurio's Acclaimed Horizon of Khufu, Transporting Audiences 4,500 Years Back to Ancient Egypt

The New Destination Marks the Beginning of a Broader Partnership with Excurio, Connecting Hollywood Storytelling with Cutting-Edge Immersive Technology and Ambitions for International Expansion

Wednesday, November 4th: Multi-platform entertainment production company Pathbender Media Holdings today announces Portal TVCITY, a new immersive entertainment destination opening November 6, 2026, at the iconic Television City Studios in the heart of Los Angeles.

Bringing a new dimension of entertainment to one of Hollywood's most legendary production landmarks, Portal TVCITY will debut with Horizon of Khufu, the internationally acclaimed virtual reality experience from immersive entertainment pioneer Excurio , inviting audiences to journey 4,500 years into the past and explore the mysteries of Ancient Egypt.

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The opening also marks the beginning of a broader partnership between Pathbender and Excurio, with an ambitious vision to connect Hollywood's creative talent and intellectual property with the rapidly expanding world of location-based immersive entertainment.

Located within the historic Television City Studios at 130 N. Fairfax Avenue, just steps from The Grove and The Original Farmers Market, Portal TVCITY introduces an elevated concept in immersive entertainment that brings together the expertise of film industry professionals, extraordinary storytelling and state-of-the-art technology. Set within a working Hollywood studio lot, the venue invites guests to step beyond the screen and into fully realized virtual worlds through large-scale, free-roaming experiences, complemented by premium pre- and post-show activations designed to extend the adventure beyond the headset. Portal TVCITY also features a visitor lounge and media lounge for industry events, showcases, interviews, and podcasts.

"We are in an evolution cycle of media and entertainment," says Pathbender Media Holdings Founding Partner Mark Dayoub. "Part of that evolution is how stories or (IP) is experienced. With Portal, you can 'step inside' the story."

"TVC has a tradition of popular TV and film and current notable productions," says Pathbender Media Holdings Founding Partner Salvy Maleki. "We saw an opportunity to produce traditional media and showcase immersive experiences at TVC. Excurio has done a great job with their LBXR pulse technology experience and their expanding international locations. Portal intersects immersive experience with a working studio to provide industry work collaborations and new engaging experiences."

Leading Portal TVCITY's inaugural programming is Horizon of Khufu, Excurio's internationally acclaimed Immersive Expedition that allows visitors to explore the Great Pyramid of Giza and uncover the mysteries of the Pharaohs. Equipped with a VR headset, guests move freely through an expansive virtual environment, venturing into the hidden chambers of the Great Pyramid, marveling at the Giza Necropolis, traveling along the Nile, and witnessing ancient Egyptian ceremonies and the final rites of Pharaoh Khufu. Developed in collaboration with Peter Der Manuelian, professor of Egyptology at Harvard University, and the Giza Project at Harvard University, the expedition combines immersive storytelling with years of archaeological research and verified historical and scientific data, offering a new way to experience one of the world's most fascinating civilizations.

Portal TVCITY will be powered by Excurio's award-winning LBXR Pulse, a proprietary large-scale virtual reality platform that is transforming how immersive experiences are created, operated and experienced. Recently named one of Fast Company's 2026 Next Big Things in Tech, LBXR Pulse addresses some of the industry's most significant technological challenges, making shared, free-roaming VR scalable and accessible to mass audiences. Capable of accommodating more than 130 participants simultaneously, the technology also enables multiple immersive productions to operate in parallel within the same physical space, giving venues the flexibility to introduce new adventures and continuously evolve their programming. Its adaptive spatial design allows the technology to operate within a wide variety of architectural environments, providing the infrastructure for a new generation of immersive entertainment destinations.

Portal TVCITY is envisioned as a flagship destination for audiences, partners, studios, creators and media in one of Los Angeles' most active entertainment corridors. The venue will showcase Excurio's LBXR Pulse technology and global distribution network, creating a new bridge between Hollywood's film and television industry and the emerging opportunities of location-based virtual reality.

By combining Pathbender's entertainment industry expertise and relationships with Excurio's advanced technology, content creation capabilities, and international distribution network, the partnership aims to open new avenues for film industry professionals, studios, and IP holders to explore the immersive entertainment sector, including opportunities to develop new IP-driven immersive productions. Looking further ahead, Pathbender envisions developing its own international network of premium immersive entertainment destinations within major film studios, bringing the concept introduced at Television City to audiences worldwide.

"The opening of Portal at Television City marks a major milestone for Excurio and our LBXR Pulse technology," says Excurio CEO and Co-Founder Fabien Barati. "We are thrilled to partner with the talented team at Pathbender Media Holdings to establish this flagship venue as a bridge between Hollywood and immersive entertainment. Together, we aim to bring iconic Hollywood IPs into the world of Immersive Expeditions, expand our content library, and leverage our global distribution network to bring extraordinary stories and beloved characters to audiences around the world."

The opening comes amid significant international growth for Excurio, whose acclaimed Immersive Expeditions and LBXR Pulse technology have reached more than 5 million visitors across 40 venues in 17 countries. Recognized by Fast Company as one of the Top 3 Most Innovative Augmented and Virtual Reality Companies of 2025 , Excurio has established itself as a leader in the global immersive entertainment industry, combining premium cultural storytelling with technological innovation. Earlier this year, the company opened LBXR Pulse to external creators, studios and IP holders, expanding its role beyond content production to help build a global infrastructure and distribution network for location-based entertainment.

ABOUT PATHBENDER MEDIA HOLDINGS:

Pathbender Media Holdings LLC is a multi-platform production company that embodies the concept of 'Pathbending leadership' - a principle recognized by UC Berkeley's Haas School of Business for its relevance in today's fluid business and technology landscape. Based at Sunset Gower and Television City Studios, the company develops, produces, and co-finances commercially viable, high-concept content across film, television, and digital media, with a focus on strong thematic elements. Pathbender offers a unique value proposition through equity participation and managed exposure, diversifying its portfolio across commercially viable IP projects in film, television, digital, immersive, and technology categories. Pathbender has architected, passed compliance, and USPTO registration on the MINT Fund ® a diversified and risk mitigated fund that invests in carefully vetted media, entertainment, and technology assets.

ABOUT EXCURIO:

Excurio redefines cultural discovery through Immersive Expeditions - groundbreaking, large-scale virtual reality experiences that merge cutting-edge technology, storytelling, and education. Designed for free-roaming exploration in expansive venues, these adventures invite audiences to step directly into history, art, and science, combining emotional engagement with thrilling intrigue. With Horizon of Khufu, The Secret of the Pyramid Builders, Eternal Notre-Dame, Life Chronicles, Tonight with the Impressionists: Paris 1874, and The Last Stronghold,Excurio's productions have captivated over five million visitors across 17 countries and over 35 active venues worldwide - from Paris and Montreal to Shanghai and Chicago - in leading cultural institutions and immersive spaces. Developed in collaboration with world-renowned scientists and historians, Excurio's experiences bring the past and future vividly to life, fostering a deeper connection to our shared heritage. Its mission is simple yet powerful: to make culture accessible through wonder. Built on LBXR Pulse, Excurio's proprietary technological platform open to other creators, studios, and IP holders, giving operators access to the largest and continuously expanding library of content in the LBVR industry. Capable of managing record visitor flows, Excurio is setting a new standard in cultural entertainment with this infrastructure. Excurio was founded in 2005 by Emmanuel Guerriero and Fabien Barati.

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ABOUT PORTAL TVCITY

Portal TVCITY is a destination for immersive experiences at the iconic Television City Studios in the heart of Los Angeles, next to The Grove and The Original Farmers Market. Set within a working studio lot, it brings together storytelling and technology, upcoming media and music entertainment, inviting guests to explore extraordinary worlds in a landmark entertainment setting.

ABOUT TELEVISION CITY (TVC STUDIOS)

Television City (TVC Studios) is an iconic Los Angeles production landmark with a celebrated history in television and entertainment. Located in the heart of the city near The Grove and The Original Farmers Market, this working studio lot continues to welcome today's creators with full-service stages, production services, and amenities for live broadcasts, film, television, streaming, and digital content.

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