The place to discuss, share content and offer tips and advice to OTT - "Over the Top" streaming and Transmedia – the technique of telling a single story or story across multiple platforms including, but not limited to, games, books, events, films and television.
Ooof. What are the thoughts here, community? Is this simply an example of a studio not understanding the original IP? Is it a disregard for the fans and what they would want out of an adaptation? Is it another argument against video game adaptations simply not translating well to a feature-length fi...
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A few years back when all WGA writers fired their agents, a few boutique agencies signed their agreement to get back to work first and the big agencies soon followed. May not be apples to apples but good on Lightyear LA for doing right by SAG-AFTRA talent, acknowledging their worth and making this d...
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The article tells us:
"This strategic partnership between Annapurna and Remedy is an important milestone and an exciting opportunity for us," wrote Virtala. "This ensures we can develop Control 2 into the best game possible, allow us to move into self-publishing for selected titles and expand our fra...
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I've never played Control, Geoff Hall, but I've seen gameplay of it. The game looks incredible! It'd be great as a movie or movie series!
Annapurna started moving in this direction about a year ago and its good to see their focus and efforts making things happen. Will be interesting to watch how this all unfolds. Thanks, Geoff Hall!...
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This looks like a great film. The premise is transmedia. Is the film in your opinion? https://deadline.com/2024/08/cloud-review-kiyoshi-kurosawa-venice-film-f......
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Sam Sokolow I love Kiyoshi Kurosawa’s films, Sam. My favourite is ‘Pulse’.
Another question before the holiday weekend hits. What video game would you like to see adapted into a film, and why? Would it be because of the story, great character acting, fun premise? As a bonus answer, what in that adaptation would you like to see changed?
I'll jump in with Red Dead Redemption...
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As for the bonus answer, James Hoey, I'm not sure what I'd change in the adaptations. It's been so long since I've played those games. I know who I'd cast as the lead character in a "Dino Crisis" movi...
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Pong The Movie.
I would line up for that one Sam Sokolow
The second screenplay I ever wrote was an adaptation of a game called 'The Mark of Kri'. I actually did try to get the movie rights, but SONY wouldn't even respond to my enquiries. I have shelved the...
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It`s interesting! Transforming games into movies can be a hit or miss, depending on how well the essence of the game is captured. The key is staying true to the original storyline while making it comp...
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I remember "choose your own adventure" books when I was a kid and have tracked interactive story telling ever since. VR and AR have tried to find storytelling at scale. I am looking forward to seeing how this project works and feels for the audience. What are your thoughts on the future of interacti...
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I think we're gonna see more VR and AR projects, Sam Sokolow. I'd like to write one. I've been practicing writing VR with short scripts. I'm self-taught though, so it'd be nice to take a webinar or cl...
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Fingers crossed on this one. The biggest issue I've seen is that storytellers don't completely understand the technology and pros/cons of the different mediums they're using to branch their stories. T...
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Ok, thanks, Will Maurer!
In my humble opinion, this is, without question, going to be one of the most powerful revenue streams film and TV has ever seen. I am fascinated by this. https://variety.com/2024/tv/news/netflix-google-advertising-emily-in-par......
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Tom Lapke I suppose it’s a different take on merchandising, just with bigger hitters!
WOW! I couldn't agree more, Tom Lapke. This concept has been brewing for decades - I saw "see it, buy it" tech at a Yahoo conference in 2000 and developed something with eOne with this as the goal in...
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This is fun. 20 years later, the film that single-handedly tanked the Merlot market is back in the news. https://variety.com/2024/film/food/sideways-20th-anniversary-hitching-po......
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There seems to be no end of new initiatives and companies getting into the Transmedia space.
PANICK Entertainment, a "new horror and science fiction content venture," launched at San Diego Comic Con with executives from DC Comics and Heavy Metal. They plan to begin with comics and graphic novels befo...
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My favorite Transmedia world is Resident Evil, Geoff Hall. RE is fun and action-packed! My favorite things in the RE universe are the games and animated movies.
Geoff Hall Anything that involves heavy metal gets my stamp of approval.
Heavy Metal Magazine has been a favorite since 1981's animated feature HEAVY METAL. Totally interested in what Longo and this team cook up.
Interesting to see digital platforms and music companies continue to find working business models after the existential threat to some musicians that digital created years ago. I hope this is a good deal for the artists. https://variety.com/2024/digital/news/universal-music-meta-expanded-agre......
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Its gotten super competitive like most things but Podcasting, which Stage 32 has education on, is still a monster business with creative opportunities galore. Are you listening to anything you love right now? https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/lists/most-powerful-people-podcasting-......
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Sam Sokolow I’m listening to a podcast called ‘Turning to the Mystics’, which has nothing to do with the industry, but everything to do with my personal wellbeing.
Sam Sokolow I just wrapped season 3 of my Locker Room for Growth podcast. I've wound it down because it's time for a change. I put a lot of work into research and more into the post-production. Had so...
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