I'm hoping the comics will be on the DVDs as an extra myself. My biggest problem with them is navigating them on the web - neither format option they have is user friendly; I'm hoping they might be easier as a photo gallery item on a DVD.
Buffy? I like that. That girl's so hot, she's buffy.
Forrest ,'Conversations with Dead People'
Heroes 1: We Could Be Heroes
[NAFDA]. This is where we talk about the show and ancillary materials such as web comics! Anything that's aired in the US (including promos) is fair game. No spoilers though -- if you post one by accident, an admin will delete it. Chuffa, Chuffa!
Frankenbuddha - May 14, 2007 9:13:56 am PDT #918 of 5028
"We are the Goon Squad and we're coming to town...Beep! Beep!" - David Bowie, "Fashion"
victor infante - May 14, 2007 9:47:43 am PDT #919 of 5028
To understand what happened at the diner, we shall use Mr. Papaya! This is upsetting because he's the friendliest of fruits.
I apologize about sounding so dismayed, and I have to admit, I agree about the navigation on the Web comics. But for the most apart, I do think Kring and co. have done a good job of providing extras that add depth and texture to the world they've created, without making them so essential that you're lost if you don't watch them, although I see why it can be annoying if you're constantly reminded they exist (as you would be on this and other boards.)
But I don't think you can fault them for searching for ways to hook in viewers and keep their attention, especially in this business climate, and I appreciate their willingness to constantly flesh out their world.
Laura - May 14, 2007 9:50:01 am PDT #920 of 5028
Our wings are not tired.
Woo! Nathan Petrelli just called my cell phone and asked for my vote. Hee, he's got it.
sumi - May 14, 2007 9:50:34 am PDT #921 of 5028
Art Crawl!!!
From the Zap2it article about the "spin-off" it sounds like it's a group of standalone episodes that will air while Heroes is in repeats or on hiatus. Is that really too difficult to negotiate?
(I like the comics but I do find them difficult. What I really want is a paper version of the comics to come with the dvds.)
aurelia - May 14, 2007 9:51:05 am PDT #922 of 5028
All sorrows can be borne if you put them into a story. Tell me a story.
Woo! Nathan Petrelli just called my cell phone and asked for my vote. Hee, he's got it.
No way! That's hilarious.
I've been downloading the PDF version of the comics. It's a much easier read that way.
Laura - May 14, 2007 9:54:46 am PDT #923 of 5028
Our wings are not tired.
His message included asking to visit his website at votepetrelli.com which is a bit different today too. [link]
Usually when I don't recognize the caller id I don't answer. Almost wish I hadn't because then I would have the recording.
Polter-Cow - May 14, 2007 9:57:10 am PDT #924 of 5028
What else besides ramen can you scoop? YOU CAN SCOOP THIS WORLD FROM DARKNESS!
Woo! Nathan Petrelli just called my cell phone and asked for my vote. Hee, he's got it.
Neat! I haven't gotten a call yet. I did register with the site, so I hope I get one. I'm easily amused.
His message included asking to visit his website at votepetrelli.com which is a bit different today too. [link]
Cooool! Oh, Internet.
aurelia - May 14, 2007 10:08:03 am PDT #925 of 5028
All sorrows can be borne if you put them into a story. Tell me a story.
His teeth frighten me in this photo [link]
Topic!Cindy - May 14, 2007 10:18:02 am PDT #926 of 5028
What is even happening?
I apologize about sounding so dismayed, and I have to admit, I agree about the navigation on the Web comics. But for the most apart, I do think Kring and co. have done a good job of providing extras that add depth and texture to the world they've created, without making them so essential that you're lost if you don't watch them, although I see why it can be annoying if you're constantly reminded they exist (as you would be on this and other boards.)
But I don't think you can fault them for searching for ways to hook in viewers and keep their attention, especially in this business climate, and I appreciate their willingness to constantly flesh out their world.
No, and objectively, I cheer them. As a tired human who is also a completist, I feel like I'm going to kick myself in the ass for missing something, but I don't have the drive to chase after it. Spoon feed me, baby.
esse - May 14, 2007 11:22:52 am PDT #927 of 5028
S to the A -- using they/them pronouns!
I think the comics are pretty brilliant. I mean, I gave up reading them on the website, and download the pdfs, which are way less of a headache (I don't even visit network websites any more, since there is general blockage of stuff from non-Nor' Americans). But I think the concept of additional interactive media is very appealing, especially if you're fannish about the show. It's exactly the sort of material I myself would create--except they offer it to you. I think being able to utilize what they consider to be new media, or adapt their product to existing, different media, is the smart way to go, especially to appeal to the younger age bracket. I don't view it as work. I view it as fan-oriented goodies.