Hybrid stories: examining the future of transmedia narrative

Abba, T. (2009) Hybrid stories: examining the future of transmedia narrative. Science Fiction Film and Television, 2 (1). pp. 59-75. ISSN 1754-3770

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Abstract

Among recent examples of long-form sf drama, there is a tendency to extend the broadcast story across mulitple narrative platforms. The web, mobile telephony and print media are recombined with established broadcast platforms to produce a form of storytelling that interleaves online and offline experiences. While this participatory creation of story suits a technologically savvy contemporary audience, why has multimedia storytelling consistently sought to explore sf themes? By examining the narrative mechanics at work within transmedia storytelling, this article explores the relationship between sf and new media, particularly with regard to the emergence of Alternate Reality Gaming since 2001.

Item Type:	Article
Uncontrolled Keywords:	transmedia, narrative, interactive
Faculty/Department:	~Pre-2010 Faculty Structure > Faculty of Creative Arts > School of Creative Arts > Department of Culture, Media and Drama
ID Code:	7812
Deposited By:	K. Maskell
Deposited On:	13 May 2010 14:35
Last Modified:	29 Nov 2012 12:44