A video-mapping troupe reinvents the world's most infamous shipwreck; skilled street dancers pop-n-lock with classic video game characters; a theatre troupe hits the gridiron to "fake" the biggest football game of the year.

Acrobatic comedians take on horror films, another group beams us to a galaxy far away, and one colourful team comes to life when the lights go out.

Tonight's fakes include a life-or-death game show, a reality check of epic proportions, and a high octane reinvention of action/adventure movies.

Tonight's fakes include a breathtaking battle against the supernatural, a deadly crime drama and an earth-shaking light show that nearly ends in disaster.

Tonight's fakes include a journey through ancient Egypt, a colourful take on TV sitcoms and a superhero's quest to save the girl.

The remaining four teams compete for a coveted spot in the semifinals. Tonight's fakes include an electrifying bank heist, an illusion that defies gravity and a journey to outer space.