Academy award winner Steven Soderbergh has announced a new digitally interactive HBO series, which takes a unique approach to viewer engagement.
The series titled 'Mosiac' follows a group of characters caught in the middle of a troublesome murder. In an effort to create a buzz about the six-part series, the director has introduced the Mosiac iOS app, which invites individuals to connect online with the show's characters. Through the app, consumers can select a character, experience events and even make choices through that fictional personality's perspective.
Serving as a unique method of storytelling, this interactive HBO series creates a compelling narrative that enables individuals to create an emotional connection to the show prior to its release.
App-Connected TV Series
The 'Mosaic' Interactive HBO Series Can Be Explored with an App
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Industry Implications
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