Everything is going ‘Facebook’. First we have the movie, which is filmed based on the book The Accidental Billionaires. Next we have a comic (right), by Bluewater Productions, that authors CEO and Founder Mark Zuckerberg’s journey to become the world’s youngest billionaire. Now, we’re about to have a Facebook animation based on the comic.
The animation is a collaboration between Bluewater Productions and Hayden 5 Media. The technique used for the animation will be very much like how ‘A Scanner Darkly’ was created, a mixture of real characters and animated surroundings.
“When we found out that Bluewater was releasing this comic, we knew we had to get on board,” says Todd Wiseman, President of Hayden 5 Media. “We saw a great opportunity to re-tell the story of Mark Zuckerberg post Social Network in a brighter, animated form that could be enjoyed and understood by a broader audience.”
“We’re just aware of the profound impact of Facebook, and with over 500 million users, we’re bound to have an audience. One that is more willing to watch a shortened, visually captivating summary of this short epic online, or on their favorite network,” says Milos Silber, Executive Producer at Hayden 5 Media.
The comic will hit the store coming late December. Alternatively, you can also order online here. It is not disclosed when and where the Animation will be screened.
From social games to films, it’s interesting to witness how everything is trying to leverage on Facebook. The attractiveness of Facebook’s 500 million users is akin to China’s huge consumer market. After all, if Facebook were a country, it would be the world’s fourth largest in terms of population. The animation should be well-received if it is aired through a major TV channel. Mark Zuckerberg’s story is after all one in million. It’s always worth re-telling.
Image courtesy of Bluewater Production
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