Overview

This book of empirical studies analyzes examples of televisual shared universes since the 1960s to understand how the nature of televised serial narratives and network corporate policies have long created shared storyworlds. While there has been much discussion about shared cinematic universes and comic book universes, the concept has had limited exploration in other media, such as those seen on the smaller screen. By applying convergence culture and other contemporary media studies concepts to television’s history, contributors demonstrate the common activities and practices in serial narratives that align older television with contemporary television, simultaneously bridging the gap between old media and new media studies. Scholars of film studies, media studies, and popular culture will find this book of particular interest.

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9781666915617

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”Bringing together its own ""Westphall Universe"" collection of dynamic chapters, Televisual Shared Universes explores the intricate connections between spin-offs, transmedia narratives, and transfictionality. Through detailed and thorough analyses of key case studies (Star Trek, Doctor Who, Ducktales, Mighty Morphin' Power Rangers, Cheers, and many more!), the authors in this collection deftly explore what unifies--and splinters--the continuity of crossover. Highly recommended!” -- Paul Booth, DePaul University ""We are lucky to have as brilliant a guide as this to the world of shared universes and storytelling across media. It has a solid grip on both the historic and the contemporary. Bravo!"" -- Toby Miller, University of California, Riverside

”Bringing together its own ""Westphall Universe"" collection of dynamic chapters, Televisual Shared Universes explores the intricate connections between spin-offs, transmedia narratives, and transfictionality. Through detailed and thorough analyses of key case studies (Star Trek, Doctor Who, DuckTales, Mighty Morphin' Power Rangers, Cheers, and many more!), the authors in this collection deftly explore what unifies--and splinters--the continuity of crossover. Highly recommended!” -- Paul Booth, DePaul University We are lucky to have as brilliant a guide as this to the world of shared universes and storytelling across media. It has a solid grip on both the historic and the contemporary. Bravo! -- Toby Miller, University of California, Riverside

"”Bringing together its own ""Westphall Universe"" collection of dynamic chapters, Televisual Shared Universes explores the intricate connections between spin-offs, transmedia narratives, and transfictionality. Through detailed and thorough analyses of key case studies (Star Trek, Doctor Who, Ducktales, Mighty Morphin' Power Rangers, Cheers, and many more!), the authors in this collection deftly explore what unifies--and splinters--the continuity of crossover. Highly recommended!” -- Paul Booth, DePaul University ""We are lucky to have as brilliant a guide as this to the world of shared universes and storytelling across media. It has a solid grip on both the historic and the contemporary. Bravo!"" -- Toby Miller, University of California, Riverside"

Author Information

CarrieLynn D. Reinhard is professor at Dominican University. Vincent Tran is a PhD candidate at Swinburne University of Technology.

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