I have found it interesting trying to develop ideas to pitch given the constrains of developing a world that could work in multiple media and a range of stories. How do you set up a space in which both other writers and the audience can play out their own stories. As was discussed during last week’s seminar this is clearly a trend in the sector with franchise intellectual property a huge draw for audiences. Disney have a strong position in this area after picking up and carefully managing both Marvel and Star Wars. How are the other key industry players going to respond? It seems that there isn’t an easy formula to copy as Warner’s squandering DC and Harry Potter would suggest.
For each of the ideas that follow I wanted to consider; the world, our guide introducing it, and their unique perspective on it?
Idea 1: That scar really won’t heal if you keep picking it.
A malpratice case leaves a Doctor with only the undead to treat, and their new patients turn out to have bigger problems than maggots.
Idea 2: A very British monster hunter
Born adventurer, moderniser, servant of the glorious British Empire has their idealism rocked by a troubling encounter with a less than mythological monster.
Idea 3: Report 37
Climate disaster has crushed humanity into endless megacities of factories, farms, and homes. A bureaucrat questions their role maintaining a peaceful, fragile, unequal status quo.
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