Podcast: Interview with Karen Wehner & Lucas Johnson of “The Time Tribe”

May 15, 2012 in All Posts, Announcements with 1 Comment

In this conversation, J.C. chats with Karen Wehner and Lucas Johnson, co-founders of The Time Tribe, a transmedia experience designed to teach youngsters about world history. Combining video games, comics, real-world artifacts and more, the project aims to create an accessible, educational narrative that engages players in the media they love.

In addition to sharing The Time Tribe’s creative and educational goals, Karen and Lucas express some of the financial realities of realizing such an ambitious independent project. If you’re dazzled by their project, be sure to chip in to their recently-announced Kickstarter campaign!

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Podcast: Interview with Karen Wehner & Lucas Johnson of "The Time Tribe" [ 39:00 ] Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

Podcast: StoryForward, Episode 010 — Jackie Turnure

May 3, 2012 in All Posts, Announcements with 0 Comments

Veteran transmedia producer Jackie Turnure (Fourth Wall Studios) joins J.C. and Steve in this jam-packed episode. Their discussion spans her past Alternate Reality Game projects for LOST, Flash Forward, Salt and more, and leads up to an in-depth conversation about Fourth Wall Studios’ just-released project, Dirty Work and their new transmedia platform, RIDES.

Jackie talks about what makes Dirty Work different, and the unique challenges that a transmedia entertainment studio faces.

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Podcast: StoryForward, Episode 009 — Brian Clark

April 26, 2012 in All Posts, Other with 0 Comments

In this bonus episode, Brian Clark (GMD studios) defends his controversial assertion that “transmedia” has outlived its usefulness as a descriptive term for storytelling … and how refining the definition of this emerging breed of narrative will contribute to its long-term viability.

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Podcast: StoryForward, Episode 008 — Adrian Hon, Jim Babb & Mur Lafferty

April 24, 2012 in All Posts with 0 Comments

Note: J.C.’s recent conversation with Shadowrun creator Jordan Weisman was re-broadcast at the StoryForward site as episode 007 of that show. This explains the “missing” 007 episode of StoryForward in J.C.’s podcast feed — it was already published. 

In a special roundtable discussion, Mur Lafferty, Adrian Hon (Six to Start) and Jim Babb (Awkward Hug) join hosts J.C. Hutchins and Steve Peters as they talk about their recent Kickstarter campaigns.

If you’re in the midst of, or thinking about, starting a Kickstarter campaign for your creative project, you won’t want to miss this episode. Best practices and great advice abound!

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Podcast: StoryForward, Episode 008 -- Adrian Hon, Jim Babb & Mur Lafferty [ 1:00:00 ] Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

Podcast: StoryForward, Episode 006 — Jay Ferguson & Kate Sullivan

April 24, 2012 in All Posts, Announcements with 0 Comments

In this jumbo-sized episode, hosts J.C Hutchins and Steve Peters spend some quality time with Jay Ferguson, the creator of the interactive thriller Guidestones, and Kate Sullivan of Candlemark & Gleam.

Jay talks about his recent real-time webseries Guidestones, and Kate and J.C. talk about how transmedia is affecting new models of publishing.

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Podcast: Interview with Jordan Weisman, on “Shadowrun Returns”

April 4, 2012 in All Posts, Announcements with 2 Comments

Today, J.C. brings you an exclusive interview with legendary transmedia creator and game designer Jordan Weisman. In his first audio interview on the topic, Jordan shares the news about a Kickstarter campaign to fund the development and release of Shadowrun Returns, a videogame that will bring players back to the ultra-imaginative RPG world of Shadowrun.

Longtime players of paper-and-pen role playing games know Shadowrun well; in fact, the near future tech-meets-magic RPG setting remains a beloved storyworld for many gaming enthusiasts.

Here, Jordan shares stories about the beginnings of his RPG company FASA, the creation of Shadowrun in the 1980s, and the opportunity to “Kickstart” a new tablet & PC video game set in the Shadowrun world. Along the way, he describes the game itself, and the nuanced, multi-faceted play it will deliver.

It’s a terrific talk with a true ultracreative in the transmedia and game industries, and a chance to support the creation of a cool story-driven video game!

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Podcast: Interview with Jordan Weisman, on "Shadowrun Returns" [ 38:40 ] Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

Upcoming Presentations & Conferences!

March 22, 2012 in All Posts, Announcements with 1 Comment

I’ve been a busy bee this week, finalizing travel plans to several transmedia/game conferences in the upcoming weeks. Now that these engagements have been booked, I can share the news with you!

Multi-PlatFORUM 2012

Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada
March 27-28

Multi-PlatFORUM is a two-day networking and professional development event focusing on digital content creation from both creative and business perspectives. I’ll be speaking about how transmedia storytelling can help companies achieve their financial and marketing objectives. I may also be on a multi-guest panel discussing transmedia.

Transmedia, Hollywood 3

Los Angeles, California
April 6

Transmedia, Hollywood is a one-day public symposium exploring the role of transmedia franchises in today’s entertainment industries. Academics and practitioners converge to share insights and best practices. I’ll be an attendee.

PAX East

Boston, Massachusetts
April 7

This legendary east coast convention is dedicated exclusively for gaming, created by the folks at Penny Arcade. I’ll be speaking with transmedia superstars Jan Libby and Marie Lamb in a presentation called “Transmedia, Alternate Reality Games and Storytelling — Why Players (and Creators) Should Care.” We’ll examine past attempts to expand game worlds beyond the screen, discuss what worked and what didn’t, and ponder the future of this kind of storytelling.

If you’re attending any of these fine events, please come see me and say hi!

–J.C.

 

Podcast: StoryForward, Episode 005 — Christy Dena & Tom Salamon

March 22, 2012 in All Posts, Announcements with 0 Comments

Christy Dena & Tom Salamon

Hosts Steve Peters and J.C. Hutchins talk with Tom Salamon, the co-creator and writer of Accomplice, an ongoing live action/transmedia show with performances in New York, Los Angeles and London.

Also in this episode, J.C. talks with Christy Dena about the perception of value of artists who work in several media.

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Podcast: StoryForward, Episode 005 -- Christy Dena & Tom Salamon [ 52:06 ] Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

Podcast: Interview with Kate Sullivan, of Candlemark & Gleam

March 20, 2012 in All Posts, Announcements, Other with 0 Comments

Today, J.C. chats with Kate Sullivan, the mastermind of indie digital publisher Candlemark & Gleam. The company, which has been publishing books since 2010, pioneers the emerging digital publishing space, and often experiments with promotion and distribution.

In this conversation, Kate shares the story behind Candlemark & Gleam, and dives deep on the innovative business and distribution model fueling the recent release of C&G’s latest title Constellation Games, a sci-fi comedy novel written by Leonard Richardson.

It’s a fun and fascinating look at the publishing marketplace, and how indie publishers are uniquely poised to move fast, bet smart, and win big.

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Podcast: StoryForward, Episode 004 — Michel Reilhac

March 17, 2012 in Announcements, Other with 0 Comments

Hosts Steve Peters and J.C. Hutchins have a fascinating chat with Michel Reilhac, who is the Executive Director of Arte France Cinéma and Director of Film Acquisitions for ARTE France. A passionate evangelist of Transmedia Storytelling, Michel shares his experiences pitching and producing projects in Europe, and talks about the changing transmedia landscape there.

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Podcast: StoryForward, Episode 004 -- Michel Reilhac [ 57:12 ] Play Now | Play in Popup | Download
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