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Disney Digital Publishing – My Year in Review

Posted on December 17, 2012 by admin

What an amazing year! There have been many changes since last I’ve posted. First, Disney Publishing went through a big one: moving to the Disney offices in California. Never thought I would live anywhere except New York, but I accepted the relocation offer and have since become a Senior Producer. Along the way, I’ve had incredible opportunities to produce some fantastic digital books and interactive products (details below). It’s been a fun ride so far – looking forward to what 2013 brings!

Monsters, Inc. Storybook Deluxe – Relive the story of the highly acclaimed Monsters, Inc. film with this fun interactive storybook app! Find and collect hidden Scare cards, navigate your way through a Scare Simulator mini-game, and experience fun personalized features, based on your own screaming and roaring abilities. Includes clips and voices from the film and so much more! Available for the iPad, iPad mini, iPhone and iPod touch.

Iron Man: Armored Avenger – Narrated by Stan Lee, this interactive storybook app includes activities, achievement badges, and a full 3D graphic game where you choose from three invincible armors to help Iron Man defend from the Mandarin’s menacing attacks. Available for the iPad, iPad mini, iPhone and iPod touch.

Frankenweenie: An Electrifying Book – Voted one of the Best of 2012 by Apple! Go behind the scenes of Tim Burton’s stop-motion animated film, “Frankenweenie” with this exclusive interactive book. Delve into the details of the concept, creation and execution of the film with beautiful photos, art, interviews, music, 3D model characters, and much more! Available in the iBookstore for the iPad and iPad mini.

Avengers Origins: Assemble! – Also narrated by Stan Lee, this interactive storybook app includes activities, achievement badges, and a full 3D graphic game where you save Earth from Namor and the Atlantean’s attacks. Navigate the Avenger’s Quinjet or play as an Avenger: Hulk, Iron Man, Captain America, Black Widow, or Thor! Also has eight different language options. Available for the iPad, iPad mini, iPhone and iPod touch.

Avengers Origins: Hulk – Also narrated by Stan Lee, this interactive storybook app includes activities, achievement badges, and a full 3D graphic game where you help the Hulk defend from attacks from the army. Play as an Avenger: Iron Man, Captain America, Black Widow, Thor or Hulk himself! Available for the iPad, iPad mini, iPhone and iPod touch.

The Amazing Spider-Man: An Origin Story – Received a Cynopsis Kids !magination Award Honorable Mention! Also narrated by Stan Lee, this interactive storybook app includes activities, achievement badges, mini-games and six different language options. Available for the iPad, iPad mini, iPhone and iPod touch.

Spider-Man AR Book HD – This innovative interactive storybook app includes activities, Augmented Reality mini-games and has eleven different language options! Use the camera to see yourself with a 3D generated Spider-Man mask, experience the Spidey-Sense or collect and tap on 3D spiders as they crawl on you! Available for the iPad and iPad mini.

(Also available for the iPhone and iPod touch.)

Cars 2: Read & Race – Rev your engines for this thrilling Cars 2 original story, with a robust 3D race car customization activity, a device-tilting full racing game featuring four different courses, exciting tap-and-play interactivity, and nine language options! Available for the iPad, iPad mini, iPhone and iPod touch.

Lion King: Timon’s Tale – Featuring brand-new and beautifully enhanced animation and interactivity, this wonderful storybook app retells the classic Disney story of young Simba’s unforgettable journey from cub to king. Also includes iconic Lion King instrumentals, character voices, and innovative touch, shake, and swipe technology! Available for the iPad, iPad mini, iPhone and iPod touch.

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The Amazing Spider-Man: An Origin Story App has launched!

Posted on December 2, 2011 by admin

Amazing Spider-Man: An Origin Story App


I’ve had the honor of working on numerous exciting projects over the course of my career, but I have never been as proud as to be the Producer of the Amazing Spider-Man: An Origin Story App.

Working with Marvel and the Marvel Press staff has been nothing short of a fantastic experience. I was also lucky enough to direct the amazingly talented Stan “The Man” Lee for the narration!

The Amazing Spider-Man An Origin Story App

Stan & Me during the Amazing Spider-Man An Origin Story App recording session.

So, what exactly does a Producer do? Being an App Producer can most easily be described as being comparable to a Film Director. The Producer works with all of the experts from our Editorial/Story, Art/Design, Interactivity and other various departments. Just like a Film Director, I work on a little bit of all of the above and help refine the product from concept to completion. And what exactly is a Storybook App? I like to describe it as a scene-to-scene story, in which the user predominantly controls the pace and personal duration. The combination of interactivity, moving images, still images, written words, sounds and music will hopefully entertain, teach and inspire. In both the print and digital product, Disney Publishing Worldwide is focused on telling entertaining and educational stories and experiences with the characters everyone knows and loves. And who doesn’t love Spider-Man?

Here some of the Amazing Spider-Man: An Origin Story App highlights:
• Narrated by comic book legend and Spider-Man co-creator Stan “The Man” Lee!
• Interactive story-themed spider-games throughout: Help Peter Parker learn to use his powers—test your strength, swing through the city, use your web-shooters to stop a burglar and much more!
• Secret Spider Hunt to win your very own “No-Prize!”
• Multiple Reading Modes: Read to Me, Read by Myself, Auto-Turn Pages, and Younger Reader Mode
• Action-packed artwork throughout!
• Includes Spidey sound effects and music!

Download the Amazing Spider-Man: An Origin Story App here: http://itunes.apple.com/app/the-amazing-spider-man-an/id479938276?mt=8

Find full info, screenshots, videos and more here: http://marvelreads.com

Keep a look out for future updates and apps that cover all types of stories, interactivity and activities ranging from all of Marvel’s wide breadth of characters.

Excelsior!

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