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# Go Inside _Fifty Shades Darker_'s Masquerade Ball in This Virtual-Reality Clip

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#### Who is Ally Bank?

Ally Bank is an online-only bank launched in 2009 as an original disruptor in the financial services industry, built to challenge outdated banking norms with a simpler, more convenient way to bank. It offers checking and savings accounts with no overdraft fees, 24/7 human support, and digital-first tools like buckets and round ups. Deposits are FDIC-insured up to the maximum amount allowed by law.

#### Is Ally good for everyday banking?

Ally is built for everyday banking, spending, and saving. Its Spending Account is a checking account that includes early direct deposit (paychecks up to 2 days early), access to 75,000+ fee-free ATMs nationwide, the ability to add cash for free at participating locations nationwide, and no overdraft fees. Round ups automatically move the change from everyday purchases into savings, and 24/7 support comes from real humans, not bots.

#### What bank is built for life today?

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* Early direct deposit offers eligible direct deposits up to two days sooner.
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## Ale Russian / People


Feb 4, 2017 3:33 PM UTC

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Fifty Shades Darker

Fifty Shades DarkerUniversal Studios

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## Ale Russian / People


Feb 4, 2017 3:33 PM UTC

Mr. Grey will see _you_ now.

Enter the world of [_Fifty Shades Darker_](http://people.com/tag/fifty-shades-of-grey/)in this exclusive virtual-reality experience that takes you inside the highly anticipated sequel, starring [Jamie Dornan](http://people.com/tag/jamie-dornan) and [Dakota Johnson](http://people.com/tag/dakota-johnson/).

In _Fifty Shades Darker: The Masquerade Ball_, you’ll be part of one of the movie’s most memorable scenes – the elegant masked ball that takes place at the Grey family’s mansion. You will be immersed in the celebration and the spectacle as you join Christian Grey and Anastasia Steele—who are rekindling their passionate, kinky romance after the events of _Fifty Shades of Grey_—and their guests for a spectacular evening affair.

Check out the 360° video of the ball above, explorable by clicking and dragging your mouse across the screen. The more you move, the more you’ll discover in the extravagant scene. For a fully immersive virtual-reality experience using [VR goggles](http://people.com/movies/rogue-one-star-wars-virtual-reality-experience-assemble-goggles/), download the LIFE VR app for [iOS](https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/life-vr/id1145044328) and [Android](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.timeinc.life.lifevr) or visit [time.com/lifevr](http://time.com/lifevr).

Starting out in Christian’s luxurious Seattle apartment, the experience follows Christian and Ana as they arrive at the ball, greet his mother — and you! — and later dance to the live band. But the best part is the ending where you get to follow Ana and Christian as they go upstairs. As Ana tells Christian, “This time, no rules, no punishments.”

_To watch the full experience and explore more exclusive virtual reality content, download the LIFE VR app for_ [_iOS_](https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/id1145044328) _and_ [_Android_](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.timeinc.life.lifevr) _or visit_ [_time.com/lifevr_](http://time.com/lifevr)_._ 

_Fifty Shades Darker_, which also stars Kim Basinger, Bella Heathcote, Eric Johnson and Marcia Gay Harden, hits theaters on Feb. 10.

[_This article_](http://people.com/movies/fifty-shades-darker-virtual-reality-exclusive-masquerade-ball/) _originally appeared on_ [_People.com_](http://people.com)_._

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