[michaelwoodcock]

They ain't extras btw

So, this thread pretty much a must now me thinks, resisted the temptation to start it previously, despite the uproar about any talk not directly related to the TV show in the other thread. However, then I read these snippets...

The superhero drama's online initiative looks to expand the show's mythology — and fan base

Heroes takes the Internet about as seriously as it does saving the world. Since the show's inception, creator Tim Kring and NBC have been cleverly using the Web to cultivate a buzzing base of fans through NBC.com, with blogs, an ongoing graphic novel, and numerous subsites like VotePetrelli.com, which recently told a story involving Mr. Linderman's failed attempt to rig Nathan Petrelli's election. That's only the start. On May 7, NBC will launch YamagatoFellowship.org, which presents itself as a research foundation — run by Hiro's father (George Takei) — that explores Japanese mythology and heroic archetypes across cultures. The site will lay crucial groundwork for next season and further positions the series as a cross-medium sensation. ''Tim's one requirement was to respect the viewer, so the content on the sites isn't fluff; it's real and important to the show,'' says Vivi Zigler, NBC's exec VP of digital entertainment, which creates the online elements in collaboration with the Heroes writing staff.

This summer, NBC will also be using the Web to lure new fans. Among the ambitious plans: giving people the ability to view each character's story arc separately (the Heroes season 1 DVD, due in August, will offer the same option). There's also talk of staging a global scavenger hunt, which would help launch season 2. Kring promises an online experience that's as new-user friendly as his TV program. ''We don't want to damage the show by having an Internet component that's for geeks only,'' says the producer, who considers himself one of those nongeeks. ''I'd be all over this if I had time to actually do stuff like this.'' Apparently, the Old Media doesn't just write itself.

and....

NBC Digital Entertainment today announced the launch of its new original web series "Inside Heroes." The eight installment series will go inside the making of "Heroes" and will begin rolling out exclusively on NBC.com on May 21st. The same day, "Heroes" Character Profiles will launch on the site as well. Additionally, the popular "Heroes" online graphic novel continues this summer with new chapters. The announcements were made by Vivi Zigler, Executive Vice President, NBC Digital Entertainment and New Media.

"Fans of 'Heroes' don't need to wait until next season to enjoy their favorite show," said Zigler. "Being able to interact with rich content all summer long is fun for the user and helps us keep the show brand top of mind."

To create "Inside Heroes," the NBC.com crews were given unprecedented access to the people and production process that makes "Heroes" a tremendous fan-favorite. The eight featurettes will roll out on NBC.com throughout the summer with new postings to the start of Season Two. The series will take fans through visual effects, music, wardrobe, stunts, make-up effects, artwork and even the catering and create the feeling of being there with the people who make it all happen each week.

"Heroes" Character Profiles are a look at individual characters' storylines from the beginning of the season, allowing fans to focus on the journey each character has taken. The Profiles begin with Peter Petrelli's story on May 21st. Other show characters profiled are Claire Bennet, Hiro Nakamura, Nathan Petrelli, Niki/Jessica Sanders, Matt Parkman and Mohinder Suresh among others.

The "Heroes" fan-favorite graphic novel continues in originals exclusively on NBC.com this summer from renowned comic book authors Joe Kelly, Duncan Rouleau, Steven T. Seagle and Joe Casey.

Heroes never stopping :cool:

Anyway, there's no way we'll get to talk about it in the other thread, BB13's head will explode (tempting I know) while others will harp on about how it's all just a fad, and spend days telling us they don't have the time to spare.

[michaelwoodcock]

So, anyone else doing any of the 360 experience, or just reading the comics?

Helping Hana stop Nathan winning didn't quite work, Miccah stopping weeks of effort in just ten seconds

Currently starting to play games via the Corinthian Casiono site, get enough and you get to join the titan club, which unlocks Linderman's art collection, allowing you to view all Issacs paintings, including many not seen in the show.

Regarding the graphic novels, had been hoping for more from the "Walls" series, finally seeing Peter using abilities we have not seen before was good, and the thought of seeing what Sylar got up to in the time between would have been cool.

Please don't die Hana, I want to see you on-screen more

[retired_burnthefat]

Does Heroes:Origins go in here or the other thread, technically its a spin off, but is the prelude to Season 2

[retired_derek]

Gav trying to be controversial

[michaelwoodcock]

Here pj, other folk have been quite explicit in the fact they want only talk of the tv show in the other thread.

For quite explicit, read thrown a temper tantrum.

[retired_derek]

For what it's worth I do like the idea of this thread.

I'm able to discuss things in the other thread that don't touch on this, but am able to expand further in here with people who are experiencing the same things.

I've been avoiding the 360 experience for the most part so far, though not because i've not wanted to, but because i couldn't be bothered. May expand further than the comics next time of asking.

[michaelwoodcock]

The 360 experience is on-going Greg, and the great thing is you can jump in almost any time. It's never a case of "catching up", as it's a constantly changing experience.

Currently waiting on the Yamagato website going up properly, as supposedly they have files on previous heroes in time, something you and I have discussed previously. Due to his death, more of Linderman's collection may also become available.

There's also some mobile game due out soon, and then there's the international scavenger hunt, which could just be awesome.

[retired_derek]

I'm guessing this won't be as big as the standard thread so we should be able to get away with using this over multiple seasons, so long as it doesnt get culled at some point :thup:

[retired_burnthefat]

Thing is Origins is going to be so key to next season. 6 episodes of it on TV, so should really be part of the Season 2 TV Thread.

[retired_derek]

You try getting them to agree to it and we'll see how it goes :thup: i ain't touching that argument with a barge pole.