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"Heroes" creator Tim Kring on transmedia storytelling

By Lance Weiler, October 30th, 2009

Scott Kirsner sent over this interview that he did with “Heroes” creator Tim Kring. The discussion centers on crafting stories that transcend a single medium, spreading across television, books, games, and online graphic novels. Interviewed by Scott Kirsner, editor of CinemaTech and author of “Fans, Friends & Followers.”

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Lance Weiler is the founder of the WorkBook Project and also a story architect of film, tv and games. He's written and directed two feature films THE LAST BROADCAST and HEAD TRAUMA. He's currently developing a number of transmedia projects.

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