The New Marvel Podcast is Called Wolverine: The Long Night
Ellen Smith — December 8, 2017 — Pop Culture
A new Marvel podcast has been announced, serving as the first scripted audio series for the comic book publisher. The series, titled 'Wolverine: The Long Night' follows two government agents as they investigate the murders occurring in the fictional town of Burns, Alaska. The prime suspect, is the burly, misunderstood loner, Logan.
The podcast has been described a “a captivating hybrid of mystery and the larger-scale fantasy of the Marvel Universe.” Wolverine: The Long Night will feature a 10-episode season and star "Scott Adsit, Christopher Guest, Bob Balaban and Brian Stokes Mitchell of Mr. Robot," in addition to a few surprise celebrity guests.
The podcast's writer, Ben Percy, says the series will feature a tone similar to that of the True Detective television series and the podcast 'S-Town.'
The podcast has been described a “a captivating hybrid of mystery and the larger-scale fantasy of the Marvel Universe.” Wolverine: The Long Night will feature a 10-episode season and star "Scott Adsit, Christopher Guest, Bob Balaban and Brian Stokes Mitchell of Mr. Robot," in addition to a few surprise celebrity guests.
The podcast's writer, Ben Percy, says the series will feature a tone similar to that of the True Detective television series and the podcast 'S-Town.'
Trend Themes
1. Scripted Audio Pods - The creation of scripted audio series offering a more immersive experience for listeners as compared to unscripted conversational podcasts.
2. Cross-media Content - The trend of creating cross-media content by adapting popular books, comics, and movies into audio-based content reaching a larger audience.
3. Fictional Branded Pods - The trend being seen in podcasting of producing fictional branded content by movie production houses and comic book publishers for their audiences.
Industry Implications
1. Podcasting Industry - The podcasting industry has opportunities to expand by catering to the growing demand for scripted audio series.
2. Entertainment Industry - The entertainment industry should look at audio-based storytelling, which is a highly popular medium, as an effective marketing and promotional tool for blockbuster movies.
3. Comic Book Industry - The comic book industry has the opportunity to expand their audience by leveraging audio books and podcasts to tell stories and create immersive experiences for their fans.
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