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In this week’s episode of the Web We Weave, we apply a critical lens to the new media surrounding "Westworld," a series on HBO created by Lisa Joy and Jonathan Nolan. Although the show itself is a form of old media, the writers of the show have taken extensive measures to extend the viewing experience. Working with HBO Marketing Directors, they created interactive websites that have hidden Easter eggs about the show. In addition to the websites, the complex design and enigma surrounding the series has incited fans to form their own discussion threads and platforms online. Moreover, we will highlight the way the writers have used new media strategies to extend audience engagement.

Sources:

“The Weird Science of Marketing “Westworld” by Daniel Holloway

Sabrina Calouri- HBO marketing SVP & worked in conjunction with writers to make interactive websites

http://variety.com/2016/tv/news/hbo-series-westworld-1201871794/

“HBO Needs to Rewire “Westworld” for Season 2: Advice From a Former Fan” by Andrew Wallenstein

http://variety.com/2016/tv/opinion/hbo-needs-to-rewire-westworld-for-season-2-advice-from-a-former-fan-1201933663/

“We Know Which “Westworld” Character You Are”- Buzzfeed Quiz

https://www.buzzfeed.com/matwhitehead/westworld-characters?utm_term=.yd6751b97K#.asa2bZWd2D

“Westworld’s multiple timeline theory”- YouTube video by The Outline

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RLli7Gc1ZBU&t=120s

Discovewestworld.com

https://www.discoverwestworld.com/#

Delosincorporated.com

http://delosincorporated.com/

“Westworld” Finale: DelosIncorporated.com”- Stephanie Dube Dwilson

Delosincorporated hex code translated into the two links

http://heavy.com/entertainment/2016/12/westworld-delosincorporated-delos-incorporated-website-what-to-do-hints-clues-steps-photos-screenshots-arg/

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Ending Credits Music: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X35voOs4rQA

In this week's episode of The Web We Weave we discuss fivethirtyeight.com. In our analysis we discuss the structure of Nate Silver's brainchild and its effectiveness as new media.

Sources:

"FiveThirtyEight." GitHub repository. https://github.com/fivethirtyeight

"FiveThirtyEight." Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/FiveThirtyEight

Morris, Benjamin. "Brady vs. Belichick: Who’s To Blame For The Patriots’ Insufferable Success?" https://fivethirtyeight.com/features/brady-vs-belichick-whos-to-blame-for-the-patriots-insufferable-success/

Patterson, Troy. "On the Origins of Foxes and Hedgehogs." http://www.slate.com/blogs/browbeat/2014/03/19/foxes_vs_hedgehogs_a_history_from_nate_silver_fivethirtyeight_and_isaiah.html

Roeder, Oliver. "Can You Save The Drowning Swimmer?" https://fivethirtyeight.com/features/can-you-save-the-drowning-swimmer/

Silver, Nate. "Why I Started FiveThirtyEight." http://www.thedailybeast.com/articles/2012/11/10/why-i-started-fivethirtyeight.html

Silver, Nate. "Frequently Asked Questions, Last Revised 8/7/08" https://fivethirtyeight.com/features/frequently-asked-questions-last-revised/

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