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Thriving on piracy – a transmedia producer’s best friend?

Thriving on piracy – a transmedia producer’s best friend? | Transmedia: Storytelling for the Digital Age | Scoop.it

Simon Staffans:  'I was quite amazed and fairly impressed by the quotes from Game of Throne’s director David Petrarca at the Perth Writers’ Festival regarding the effects piracy have had on the tv series. Game of Thrones is by far the most pirated show on Earth at the moment, but David shrugs it off, since the show thrives on ”cultural buzz”.'

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And, you should also read Simon's follow up post: Substituting piracy for exchange of favors?

Cultureel Persbureau's curator insight, March 2, 7:35 AM

De makers van Game of Thrones beschouwen het feit dat de serie tot de meest 'illegaal' gedownloade ter wereld behoort als een gegeven. Waar ze eigenlijk ook veel voordelen in zien.

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Hobbit Week: A Conversation with Hobbit Screenwriter Philippa Boyens

Hobbit Week: A Conversation with Hobbit Screenwriter Philippa Boyens | Transmedia: Storytelling for the Digital Age | Scoop.it
If you have quibbles or major beefs about how The Hobbit was adapted for Peter Jackson's movie trilogy, Philippa Boyens has answers.
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Some interesting observations on the art of adaptation when your source material is not very film friendly.  As you may expect, it's all about the story.

Jeni Mawter's curator insight, December 12, 2012 2:45 AM

Valuable insights from the amazingly talented screenwriter Philippa Boyens.