Sorry, all you Luddites out there, but the future is a completely interactive hologram you can plug into whenever you need a lift. You’ll be able to find romance, thwart the bad guys, and survive any firefight for as long as you like. Imagine a world where your favorite video game is melded to your favorite movie. Then, imagine being right in the middle of it — seamlessly.

Yes, it’s a lofty goal — one most people wince or cringe at — but we seem to have an insatiable hunger for stories and for altered realities. If you’ve even seen the holo-deck in action on your favorite episode of Star Trek, then you’ll understand why billions of dollars are being poured into holographic technology. It’s not as far off as you think — so be ready.

You can start your interaction with the unreal in a more prosaic way. It doesn’t take much. All it takes is a green screen, a digital camera, and the right kind of software. Set up a light, press “play” and you’re golden. In a few seconds, you’ll be able to watch yourself in your favorite movie, interacting with Reese Witherspoon or John Travolta or whomever.

You will have to make due with just watching — for now. The whole interacting with virtual reality thing is still a few years off. But still, for lots of people that’s good enough for now. When you watch yourself handing Hulk Hogan a glass of water, you’ll be beside yourself with self-satisfaction. And why shouldn’t you be?

If you have kids, you can treat them to not just their favorite, but actually being in their favorite movie. Think of the sheer delight your daughter will experience when she sees herself riding on Thomas the Tank Engine. Will your son ever be more happy than charging a Cobra encampment with the GI Joe team? The future is around the corner – even if it’s green screened.

The star of the future is you. Now you can star in your favorite movie or TVs show, thank to Yoostar. Get your dialogue down, invite your friends, and start sampling the future of home entertainment.