Tuesday, August 25, 2009

Seeking Site Feedback

Hello, FlashForward friends!

As we approach the premiere of the series next month, I would love your feedback as I contemplate the future and direction of this site.

If you have time and don't mind responding in the Comments (using either your real name or anonymously posting), I would really appreciate your thoughts about the following:
  • Would you follow/read/comment along if I structured and maintained this site and content in a similar fashion to my Lost site? (i.e. theory-heavy and spoiler-free, with news and occasional contests)
Obviously the pilot episode hasn't even aired yet, so many of you may not be ready to answer that question.

On my right shoulder, a tiny devil is screaming in one ear, "let everyone else do this with the next show; read their sites instead!" while a small angel perched on my left shoulder is whispering, "you know you're not capable of simply watching a mysterious, easter-egg filled series without analyzing and sharing your thoughts..."

As of right now, I am leaning toward dedicating that same Lost level of time and energy to FlashForward for three reasons: I found the book to be completely riveting, my experience at the Comic-Con booth was equally strange and intriguing, and the various show-related websites prove that they are serious about their commitment to fan and audience interaction from the get-go.

That being said, I will not be at all offended if you don't think you'll be interested in a site that focuses on possible theories, if you think you might be burned out from this type of exhaustive analysis once Lost ends next year, or if you're over me in general. :)

Thoughts? I will read and respond to all comments, and take all of your feedback into serious consideration over the next few weeks. Thank you in advance!

-Jo

Wednesday, August 19, 2009

New FlashForward Promo Poster

Thanks to TVOvermind for the heads up! Here is the brand new poster for FlashForward, including new cast members Dominic Monaghan and Gabrielle Union.

Monday, August 17, 2009

My FlashForward

I spoke too soon. The video that I recorded in the Mosaic Collective booth at Comic-Con 2009 is now posted on their YouTube channel. I have no idea how I came up with that story; perhaps years of watching television and sci-fi has forever permeated my perspective. Let me know if YOU recorded one as well!







Sunday, August 16, 2009

Join The Mosaic site now Live!

The time has come. Join The Mosaic is now live. Bookmark, peruse and enjoy!


Of course I am a tad disappointed that the video I recorded in the Mosaic Collective booth at Comic-Con last month has not been posted either there or on the official Join the Mosaic YouTube Channel...but I have faith that it may appear soon. :)


More FlashForward updates coming soon, including my review of Robert J. Sawyer's novel.

Sunday, August 9, 2009

3 Essential FlashForward Websites

I owe you a complete Comic-Con recap of the FlashForward panel, as well as photos and videos from behind the scenes! Stay tuned for that very shortly.

In the meantime...I have been very impressed by the viral marketing campaign already in full force for the series. There are so many interactive elements at play that I hesitate to label it an ARG (alternate reality game) at this point.

Here are the three essential FlashForward related sites that I recommend you bookmark and monitor:

This is the main site that asks "What did you see?" and allows you to share your own flashforward. It appears as if they will compile answers from both this site and those given at the Comic-Con Mosaic Collective booth to piece together a world map to retrace steps during the GBO (Global Blackout). In addition, there is a site called Join The Mosaic, but as of right now there is no content.

This is the official site and message board of the creative team, sponsored by showrunner David S. Goyer. Lost fans will recognize the format; it is quite similar in style and function to The Fuselage.

This is the site of investigative journalist Oscar Obregon, a fictional reporter seeking answers about the GBO. This is obviously an ABC site, but a well produced effort nonetheless. He has already posted videos from Comic-Con and his 'office,' including a phone call with Detective Benford (Joseph Fiennes). You can also follow him on Twitter.